Root: "act"

 

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Zephyr (noun)  

IPA: /ˈzɛf.ər/  

Hindi Pronunciation: ज़े-फर (Ze-far)  

Root: Greek Zephyrus (god of the west wind)  

Etymology: From Greek Zephyrus, the god of the west wind, meaning "a soft, gentle breeze"  

Synonyms: Breeze, gust, breath of air  

Antonyms: Gale, storm, tempest  

Hindi Meaning: हल्की हवा (Halki Hawa)  

Example Sentence: A pleasant zephyr blew through the open windows, cooling the room.  

Alacrity (noun)  

IPA: /əˈlækrɪti/  

Hindi Pronunciation: अ-लै-क्रि-टी (A-lai-kri-tee)  

Root: Latin alacritas (liveliness)  

Etymology: From Latin alacritas, meaning "eagerness, cheerfulness, or willingness to act quickly."  

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, eagerness, promptness  

Antonyms: Apathy, reluctance, sluggishness  

Hindi Meaning: तत्परता (Tatparta)  

Example Sentence: She accepted the job offer with great alacrity.  

Baleful (adjective)  

IPA: /ˈbeɪl.fʊl/  

Hindi Pronunciation: बे-ल-फुल (Bay-l-ful)  

Root: Old English bealu (harm, injury)  

Etymology: From Old English bealu (evil, misfortune), meaning "threatening harm or having a harmful influence"  

Synonyms: Sinister, menacing, ominous  

Antonyms: Benevolent, harmless, friendly  

Hindi Meaning: विनाशकारी (Vinashkari)  

Example Sentence: The villain gave a baleful glance before leaving the room.  

Capitulate (verb)  

IPA: /kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/  

Hindi Pronunciation: कै-पि-चु-लेट (Kai-pi-chu-let)  

Root: Latin capitulum (chapter, section)  

Etymology: From Latin capitulum (chapter), meaning "to draw up under headings," later evolving into "to surrender under conditions."  

Synonyms: Surrender, yield, submit  

Antonyms: Resist, defend, fight  

Hindi Meaning: आत्मसमर्पण करना (Aatmasamarpan Karna)  

Example Sentence: After weeks of battle, the army was forced to capitulate.  

Dilatory (adjective)  

IPA: /ˈdɪl.ə.tɔːr.i/  

Hindi Pronunciation: डि-ला-टो-री (Di-la-to-ri)  

Root: Latin dilatorius (tending to delay)  

Etymology: From Latin dilatus (delayed), meaning "intended to cause delay or procrastinate"  

Synonyms: Slow, tardy, sluggish  

Antonyms: Prompt, speedy, efficient  

Hindi Meaning: विलंबकारी (Vilambkari)  

Example Sentence: His dilatory tactics

 frustrated his colleagues during the meeting.