5 Words of the day
1. Abstruse (adjective)
IPA: /æbˈstruːs/
Hindi Pronunciation: एब-स्ट्रूस (Eb-stroos)
Root: Latin abstrusus (hidden)
Etymology: From Latin abstrudere (to conceal), meaning "difficult to understand"
Synonyms: Obscure, enigmatic, perplexing
Antonyms: Clear, obvious, simple
Hindi Meaning: कठिन समझने योग्य (Kathin Samajhne Yogya)
Example Sentence: The professor's abstruse explanation confused most of the students.
2. Beleaguer (verb)
IPA: /bɪˈliː.ɡər/
Hindi Pronunciation: बि-ली-गर (Bi-lee-gar)
Root: Dutch belegeren (to besiege)
Etymology: From Dutch be- (around) + leger (camp), meaning "to surround or harass persistently"
Synonyms: Besiege, harass, pester
Antonyms: Support, assist, aid
Hindi Meaning: घेर लेना (Gher Lena)
Example Sentence: The troops were beleaguered by enemy forces on all sides.
3. Capacious (adjective)
IPA: /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/
Hindi Pronunciation: कै-पे-शस (Kai-pe-shas)
Root: Latin capax (able to hold much)
Etymology: From Latin capere (to take, hold), meaning "having a lot of space"
Synonyms: Spacious, roomy, ample
Antonyms: Cramped, small, confined
Hindi Meaning: विशाल (Vishal)
Example Sentence: The capacious hall easily accommodated a thousand guests.
4. Deleterious (adjective)
IPA: /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/
Hindi Pronunciation: डे-लि-टी-रि-अस (De-li-tee-ri-as)
Root: Greek dēlētērios (destructive)
Etymology: From Greek dēleisthai (to hurt, injure), meaning "harmful or damaging"
Synonyms: Detrimental, harmful, injurious
Antonyms: Beneficial, helpful, advantageous
Hindi Meaning: हानिकारक (Hanikarak)
Example Sentence: Smoking has deleterious effects on one's health.
5. Equanimity (noun)
IPA: /ˌɛk.wəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/
Hindi Pronunciation: इक्वा-निमि-टी (Ikwa-nimi-tee)
Root: Latin aequanimitas (even-mindedness)
Etymology: From Latin aequus (equal) + animus (mind), meaning "mental calmness and composure"
Synonyms: Composure, serenity, tranquility
Antonyms: Agitation, anxiety, panic
Hindi Meaning: मानसिक स्थिरता (Mansik Sthirta)
Example Sentence: She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity.
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