Usage of "So" and "Such" in English Grammar

 

5 Words of the day

abrogate (verb)  

Root: Latin abrogare (to repeal)  

Etymology: From Latin ab- ("away") + rogare ("to propose a law"), meaning "to formally end or abolish."  

Synonyms: Revoke, annul, repeal  

Antonyms: Enforce, uphold, establish  

Hindi Meaning: रद्द करना (Radd Karna)  

Example Sentence: The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.  

acerbic (adjective)  

Root: Latin acerbus (bitter, harsh)  

Etymology: Derived from Latin acerbus, meaning "sharp or sour in taste," later metaphorically extended to speech or tone.  

Synonyms: Harsh, caustic, biting  

Antonyms: Mild, gentle, sweet  

Hindi Meaning: कटु (Katu)  

Example Sentence: His acerbic remarks offended many people at the meeting.  

alacrity (noun)  

Root: Latin alacritas (liveliness)  

Etymology: From Latin alacritas, meaning "eagerness, cheerfulness, or willingness to act quickly."  

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, eagerness, promptness  

Antonyms: Apathy, reluctance, sluggishness  

Hindi Meaning: फुर्ती (Phurti)  

Example Sentence: She accepted the job offer with great alacrity.  

ameliorate (verb)  

Root: Latin melior (better)  

Etymology: From Latin ameliorare, meaning "to make better," derived from melior ("better").  

Synonyms: Improve, enhance, refine  

Antonyms: Worsen, deteriorate, damage  

Hindi Meaning: सुधार करना (Sudhar Karna)  

Example Sentence: The new policy aims to ameliorate working conditions for employees.  

anachronism (noun)  

Root: Greek ana- (against) + khronos (time)  

Etymology: From Greek anakhronismos, meaning "something out of its proper time period."  

Synonyms: Misplacement, incongruity, chronological error  

Antonyms: Timeliness, relevance, accuracy  

Hindi Meaning: कालभ्रम (Kaalbhram)  

Example Sentence: The use of a smartphone in the medieval movie was a glaring anachronism.