5 Words of the day
1. Parsimonious (adjective)
IPA: /ˌpɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
Hindi Pronunciation: पार-सी-मो-नि-अस (Par-si-mo-ni-as)
Root: Latin parsimonia (frugality)
Etymology: From Latin parsimonia (frugality, thrift), derived from parcere (to spare)
Synonyms: Stingy, frugal, miserly
Antonyms: Generous, extravagant, liberal
Hindi Meaning: कंजूस (Kanjoos)
Example Sentence: His parsimonious nature prevented him from spending money even on necessities.
2. Quandary (noun)
IPA: /ˈkwɒn.dri/
Hindi Pronunciation: क्वान-डरी (Kwan-dri)
Root: Unknown, possibly from Latin quando (when)
Etymology: Origin uncertain, possibly from Latin quando, meaning "a state of uncertainty or confusion"
Synonyms: Dilemma, predicament, confusion
Antonyms: Certainty, solution, clarity
Hindi Meaning: दुविधा (Duvidha)
Example Sentence: She was in a quandary about which career path to choose.
3. Reprobate (noun/adjective)
IPA: /ˈrɛp.rə.beɪt/
Hindi Pronunciation: रे-प्रो-बेट (Re-pro-bet)
Root: Latin reprobare (to disapprove)
Etymology: From Latin re- (expressing opposition) + probare (to approve), meaning "a morally unprincipled person"
Synonyms: Scoundrel, rogue, sinner
Antonyms: Saint, virtuous person, moralist
Hindi Meaning: दुष्ट व्यक्ति (Dusht Vyakti)
Example Sentence: The reprobate continued his dishonest ways despite numerous warnings.
4. Soporific (adjective/noun)
IPA: /ˌsɒp.ərˈɪf.ɪk/
Hindi Pronunciation: सो-पो-रि-फिक (So-po-ri-fik)
Root: Latin sopor (deep sleep)
Etymology: From Latin sopor (sleep) + -ficus (making), meaning "tending to induce sleep"
Synonyms: Sleep-inducing, sedative, calming
Antonyms: Stimulating, energizing, invigorating
Hindi Meaning: निद्राजनक (Nidrajanak)
Example Sentence: The professor’s monotone lecture had a soporific effect on the students.
5. Taciturn (adjective)
IPA: /ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːn/
Hindi Pronunciation: टै-सि-टर्न (Tai-si-turn)
Root: Latin taciturnus (silent)
Etymology: From Latin tacitus (silent), meaning "habitually silent or reserved"
Synonyms: Reserved, reticent, uncommunicative
Antonyms: Talkative, garrulous, loquacious
Hindi Meaning: अल्पभाषी (Alpabhashi)
Example Sentence: His taciturn nature made him difficult to read in conversations.
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