Root: "act"

 

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obsequious (adjective)  

IPA: /əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/  

Hindi Pronunciation: अब-सी-क्वी-अस (Ab-see-kwi-as)  

Root: Latin obsequi (to comply)  

Etymology: From Latin obsequi, meaning "to comply or be excessively submissive"  

Synonyms: Servile, sycophantic, subservient  

Antonyms: Assertive, defiant, independent  

Hindi Meaning: चापलूसी करने वाला (Chaaplusi Karne Wala)  

Example Sentence: The obsequious assistant always flattered his boss, hoping for a promotion.  

exacerbate (verb)  

IPA: /ɪɡˈzæs.ɚ.beɪt/  

Hindi Pronunciation: इग-ज़ै-सर्बेट (Ig-za-sar-bet)  

Root: Latin exacerbare (to make harsh)  

Etymology: From Latin ex- (out) + acerbus (harsh), meaning "to make a situation worse"  

Synonyms: Aggravate, worsen, intensify  

Antonyms: Alleviate, soothe, improve  

Hindi Meaning: बढ़ाना या तीव्र करना (Badhana Ya Teevr Karna)  

Example Sentence: His rude comments only served to exacerbate the argument.  

capricious (adjective)  

IPA: /kəˈprɪʃ.əs/  

Hindi Pronunciation: कै-प्रि-शस (Kai-pri-shas)  

Root: Italian capriccio (whim, sudden change)  

Etymology: From Italian capriccio, meaning "subject to sudden, unpredictable changes"  

Synonyms: Fickle, whimsical, erratic  

Antonyms: Steady, consistent, predictable  

Hindi Meaning: मनमौजी (Manmauji)  

Example Sentence: The weather in the mountains is capricious, changing from sunny to stormy within minutes.  

lucid (adjective)  

IPA: /ˈluː.sɪd/  

Hindi Pronunciation: लू-सिड (Loo-sid)  

Root: Latin lucidus (clear, bright)  

Etymology: From Latin lucere (to shine), meaning "expressed clearly and easily understood"  

Synonyms: Clear, coherent, intelligible  

Antonyms: Confusing, ambiguous, unclear  

Hindi Meaning: स्पष्ट और समझने योग्य (Spasht Aur Samajhne Yogya)  

Example Sentence: The professor gave a lucid explanation of the complex theory.  

tenacious (adjective)  

IPA: /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/  

Hindi Pronunciation: टे-ने-शस (Te-ne-shas)  

Root: Latin tenax (holding fast)  

Etymology: From Latin tenax, meaning "holding firmly or persistent"  

Synonyms: Persistent, determined, resolute  

Antonyms: Weak, irresolute, yielding  

Hindi Meaning: दृढ़ (Dridh)  

Example Sentence: Despite many obstacles, she remained tenacious in pursuing her dreams.