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 diatribē (discourse, study)
Etymology: From Greek diatribē, 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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