5 Words of the day
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1. Abase (Verb)
Root: Latin bassus (low)
Etymology: From Old French abaissier, based on Latin bassus ("low, short").
Synonyms: Humiliate, degrade, demean
Antonyms: Elevate, honor, praise
Hindi Meaning: अपमानित करना (Apmaanit Karna)
Example Sentence: The corrupt officer was publicly abased after the scandal was revealed.
2. Abeyance (Noun)
Root: Old French abeance (expectation)
Etymology: From Anglo-French abeiance, meaning "state of expectation or waiting."
Synonyms: Suspension, delay, dormancy
Antonyms: Continuation, activity, revival
Hindi Meaning: निलंबन (Nilamban)
Example Sentence: The court case was held in abeyance until new evidence was found.
3. Abstruse (Adjective)
Root: Latin abstrusus (hidden)
Etymology: From Latin abstrudere, meaning "to conceal, push away" (ab- "away" + trudere "to push").
Synonyms: Complex, obscure, esoteric
Antonyms: Clear, simple, obvious
Hindi Meaning: कठिन समझने योग्य (Kathin Samajhne Yogya)
Example Sentence: Quantum physics is an abstruse subject that requires deep study.
4. Acumen (Noun)
Root: Latin acuere (to sharpen)
Etymology: From Latin acumen, meaning "sharpness, keen insight."
Synonyms: Insight, sharpness, intelligence
Antonyms: Ignorance, stupidity, ineptness
Hindi Meaning: तीव्र बुद्धि (Teer Bhuddhi)
Example Sentence: Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
5. Adumbrate (Verb)
Root: Latin adumbrare (to shadow)
Etymology: From Latin ad- ("to") + umbrare ("to cast a shadow")
Synonyms: Foreshadow, suggest, outline
Antonyms: Illuminate, clarify, explain
Hindi Meaning: पूर्वाभास देना (Purvabhas Dena)
Example Sentence: The author adumbrated the novel’s tragic ending in the first chapter.
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