English Vocab 23 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Conspicuous (adjective): Clearly visible./ attracting notice or attention. (सुस्पष्ट/सहजदृश्य)  
  • Synonyms: Clear, Visible, Noticeable, Observable, Discernible, Perceptible, Detectable.
  • Antonyms: Invisible, Obscure, Unclear, Unnoticeable, Vague, Concealed, Imperceptible, Inconspicuous.
Example: During the summer months, the mosquitoes are very conspicuous near the water.
Related words:
Conspicuously (adverb) - सुस्पष्ट रूप से

2. Reconciliation (noun): The restoration of good relations between individuals, groups, or territories who had become divided for some reason.(सामंजस्य/पुनः मैत्री)
  • Synonyms: Rapprochement, Harmony, Reuniting, Reunion.
  • Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension.
Example: The reconciliation between the two kings will never occur because both men are too stubborn.
Verb forms: Reconcile, Reconciled, Reconciled.
Related words:
Reconcile (verb) - मेल करना या कराना 

3. Connotation (noun):  Suggested or implied meaning. (लक्ष्यार्थ/संकेतार्थ)  
  • Synonyms: Meaning, Intension, Significance, Essence.
  • Antonyms: Denotation.
Example: No matter how you look at it, the word lucky will always have a positive connotation.

4. Ticklish (adjective): (of a situation or problem) difficult or tricky and requiring careful handling. (अस्थिर/पेचीदा)
  • Synonyms: Problematic, Tricky, Delicate, Sensitive, Controversial, Awkward, Prickly.
  • Antonyms: Calm, Easy, Firm, Stable, Strong, Unproblematic.
Example: Her ticklish nature is creating problems in the company, so it was suggested to expel him out.

5. Slaughter (verb): To kill someone.  (हत्या या वध करना)  
  • Synonyms: Kill, Murder, Assassinate.
  • Antonyms: Birth, Save, Guard, Protect.
Example: The United Nations is sending in peace-keeping troops to stop the slaughter in the war affected region.
Verb forms: Slaughter, Slaughtered, Slaughtered.

6. Betrayal (noun): The action of betraying/deluding one's country, a group, or a person.  (विश्वासघात)
  • Synonyms: Disloyalty, Treachery, Perfidy, Faithlessness.
  • Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Honesty, Loyalty.
Example: The betrayal of his friend led to defeat in the war for the king.
Verb forms: Betray, Betrayed, Betrayed.
Related words:
Betray (verb) – धोखा देना 

7. Condole (verb): Express sympathy for (someone); grieve with. (शोक प्रकट करना)  
  • Synonyms: Lament, Console.
  • Antonyms: Annoy, Hurt, Upset, Distress.
Example: I offered my neighbor my condolence when I heard of his mother’s death.
Verb forms: Condole, Condoled, Condoled.
Related words:
Condolence (noun) – शोक 

8. Skepticism (noun): An attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement).  (संशयवाद /संदेहवाद)
  • Synonyms:  Doubtfulness, Dubiousness, a Pinch of Salt, Disbelief, Cynicism, Mistrust, Suspicion.
  • Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Sureness, Trust.
Example: A healthy skepticism is always good as it leads to clarity of issues.
Related words:
Skeptic (adjective) - संदेहवादी    
Skeptical (adjective) - संशयात्मक
Skeptically (adverb) - संशयपूर्ण ढंग से

9. Rhetoric (adjective): The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques./persuasive or impressive language which is often insincere (शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण/वक्रपटुता)  
  • Synonyms: Hyperbole, Oratory, Balderdash, Linguistic, Elocution.
  • Antonyms: Quiet, Conciseness.
Example: The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric.
Related words:
Rhetorical (verb) - शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण

10. Consolidate (verb):  combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole. (संघटित करना/मजबूत करना)
  • Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate, Amalgamate, Bring Together.
  • Antonyms: Disjoin, Discourage, Weaken, Scatter.
Example: While we were stranded on the island, we chose to consolidate our resources for the benefit of everyone.
Verb forms: Consolidate, Consolidated, Consolidated.
Related words:
Consolidation (noun) - एकत्रीकरण

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