5 Words of the day
1. Ken (noun)
IPA: /kɛn/
Hindi Pronunciation: केन (Ken)
Root: Old English cennan (to make known)
Etymology: From Old English cennan, meaning "to know or perceive," later used for range of knowledge
Synonyms: Understanding, awareness, grasp
Antonyms: Ignorance, unawareness, incomprehension
Hindi Meaning: समझ या ज्ञान (Samajh Ya Gyaan)
Example Sentence: The complexities of quantum physics are beyond my ken.
2. 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 had the entire audience in tears.
3. Munificent (adjective)
IPA: /mjuːˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/
Hindi Pronunciation: म्यु-नि-फि-संट (Myu-ni-fi-sant)
Root: Latin munificus (bountiful)
Etymology: From Latin munus (gift) + facere (to make), meaning "very generous or lavish"
Synonyms: Generous, bountiful, magnanimous
Antonyms: Stingy, miserly, selfish
Hindi Meaning: उदार (Udar)
Example Sentence: The billionaire was known for his munificent donations to charity.
4. Nugatory (adjective)
IPA: /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔː.ri/
Hindi Pronunciation: न्यू-गा-टॉ-री (Nyu-ga-to-ri)
Root: Latin nugatorius (trivial)
Etymology: From Latin nugae (trifles), meaning "of no value or importance"
Synonyms: Worthless, trivial, insignificant
Antonyms: Important, valuable, significant
Hindi Meaning: तुच्छ (Tucch)
Example Sentence: His concerns were dismissed as nugatory by the manager.
5. Obstreperous (adjective)
IPA: /əbˈstrɛp.ər.əs/
Hindi Pronunciation: अब-स्त्रे-पे-रस (Ab-stre-pe-ras)
Root: Latin obstreperus (noisy, unruly)
Etymology: From Latin ob- (against) + strepere (to make noise), meaning "noisily defiant or difficult to control"
Synonyms: Boisterous, unruly, disruptive
Antonyms: Quiet, obedient, subdued
Hindi Meaning: शोरगुलपूर्ण (Shorgulpurn)
Example Sentence: The obstreperous children disrupted the entire class.
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