5 Words of the day
Kudos (noun)
IPA: /ˈkjuː.dɒs/
Hindi Pronunciation: क्यू-डॉस (Kyu-dos)
Root: Greek kydos (glory)
Etymology: From Greek kydos, meaning "glory or fame resulting from an achievement"
Synonyms: Praise, acclaim, recognition
Antonyms: Criticism, blame, disapproval
Hindi Meaning: प्रशंसा (Prashansa)
Example Sentence: He received kudos for his outstanding performance in the competition.
Lachrymose (adjective)
IPA: /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/
Hindi Pronunciation: लै-क्रि-मोस (Lai-kri-mos)
Root: Latin lacrimosus (tearful)
Etymology: From Latin lacrima (tear), meaning "inclined to weep or causing tears"
Synonyms: Tearful, mournful, sorrowful
Antonyms: Cheerful, joyful, happy
Hindi Meaning: रोनेवाला (Ronewala)
Example Sentence: The lachrymose movie made everyone cry.
Mendacious (adjective)
IPA: /menˈdeɪ.ʃəs/
Hindi Pronunciation: मेन-डे-शस (Men-de-shas)
Root: Latin mendax (lying)
Etymology: From Latin mendax, meaning "lying or false"
Synonyms: Dishonest, deceitful, untruthful
Antonyms: Honest, truthful, sincere
Hindi Meaning: झूठा (Jhootha)
Example Sentence: His mendacious statement damaged his credibility.
Neophyte (noun)
IPA: /ˈniː.ə.faɪt/
Hindi Pronunciation: नी-ओ-फाइट (Nee-o-fait)
Root: Greek neos (new) + phytos (planted)
Etymology: From Greek neos (new) + phytos (planted), meaning "a beginner or novice"
Synonyms: Novice, beginner, rookie
Antonyms: Expert, veteran, professional
Hindi Meaning: नवसिखुआ (Navsikhua)
Example Sentence: As a neophyte in programming, he struggled with basic coding tasks.
Obfuscate (verb)
IPA: /ˈɒb.fʌs.keɪt/
Hindi Pronunciation: ऑब-फस-केट (Ob-fus-ket)
Root: Latin obfuscare (to darken)
Etymology: From Latin ob- (over) + fuscare (to darken), meaning "to make something unclear or difficult to understand"
Synonyms: Confuse, obscure, muddle
Antonyms: Clarify, illuminate, simplify
Hindi Meaning: अस्पष्ट करना (Aspasht Karna)
Example Sentence: The politician’s speech seemed to obfuscate the true issue.
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