5 Words of the day

 


5 Words of the day






deference (noun)  
Root: Latin deferre (to bring down, carry away)  
Etymology: From Latin deferentia, meaning "respectful submission," derived from de- ("down") + ferre ("to carry").  
Synonyms: Respect, reverence, obedience  
Antonyms: Disrespect, defiance, disregard  
Hindi Meaning: आदर (Aadar)  
Example Sentence: The students showed great deference to their esteemed professor.  


diatribe (noun)  
Root: Greek diatribÄ“ (discourse, study)  
Etymology: From Greek diatribÄ“, meaning "a prolonged discussion," later used to mean "bitter criticism."  
Synonyms: Tirade, rant, denunciation  
Antonyms: Praise, compliment, approval  
Hindi Meaning: कटु आलोचना (Katu Aalochna)  
Example Sentence: The senator’s speech turned into a diatribe against corruption.  


ebullient (adjective)  
Root: Latin ebullire (to bubble out)  
Etymology: From Latin ebulliens, meaning "boiling up," metaphorically used for enthusiastic expression.  
Synonyms: Exuberant, enthusiastic, lively  
Antonyms: Apathetic, depressed, unenthusiastic  
Hindi Meaning: उत्साही (Utsaahi)  
Example Sentence: She was ebullient upon receiving the news of her promotion.  


enervate (verb)  
Root: Latin enervare (to weaken)  
Etymology: From Latin enervatus, meaning "to weaken by removing strength," from ex- ("out of") + nervus ("sinew, strength").  
Synonyms: Weaken, exhaust, debilitate  
Antonyms: Strengthen, energize, invigorate  
Hindi Meaning: शक्तिहीन करना (Shaktihin Karna)  
Example Sentence: The intense heat enervated the marathon runners.  


furtive (adjective)  
Root: Latin furtivus (stolen, secret)  
Etymology: From Latin furtivus, meaning "done by stealth," from furtum ("theft, robbery").  
Synonyms: Secretive, stealthy, clandestine  
Antonyms: Open, obvious, transparent  
Hindi Meaning: गुप्त (Gupt)  
Example Sentence: He cast a furtive glance at the document before slipping it into his bag.

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