English Vocab 29 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Predecessor (adjective): An individual who held a job or office before the current holder. (पूर्ववर्ती) 
  • Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent, Prior, Former.
  • Antonyms: Derivative, Descendant, Successor.
Example: Hopefully the new president will follow in the footsteps of his predecessor and continue to help the country flourish financially.

2. Philologist (noun): Someone who studies of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature.  (भाषाशास्त्री/भाषा विज्ञानी)
  • Synonyms: grammarian, interpreter, lexicographer, polyglot, glottologist.
Example: As humorist, scholar and philologist, Gigli would take a high place in the literature of any land.
Related words:
  • Philology (noun) – भाषाशास्त्र

3. Felicitous (adjective): Well chosen or suited to the circumstances./ pleasing and fortunate. (धन्यवाद पात्र)
  • Synonyms: Apt, Opportune, Propitious, Applicable, Apposite, Apropos, Pertinent.
  • Antonyms: Unsuitable, Improper, Inappropriate, Infelicitous, Inopportune.
Example: As the graduate accepted her diploma, she had a felicitous smile on her face.
Related words:
  • Felicitously (adverb) -  उपयुक्त रूप से

4. Maven (adjective): One who is experienced or knowledgeable. (निपुण/प्रवीण)
  • Synonyms: Connoisseur, Expert, Adept, Ace, Virtuoso, Deft, Dexterous.
  • Antonyms: Ignoramus, Inept, Unskilled, Gullible.
Example: John happens to be a maven when it comes to all the problems in relation to the IT infrastructure of the company.

5. Erudition (noun): The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning. (ज्ञानविस्तार/विद्वत्ता)  
  • Synonyms: Knowledge, Learnedness, Literacy, Lore, Savvy, Scholarship.
  • Antonyms: Ignorance, Goofiness.
Example: Lack of erudition as a college graduate indicates that one has acquired little knowledge.
Related words:
  • Erudite (adjective) - विद्वान
  • Eruditeness (noun) - विद्वत्ता

6. Maverick (adjective): An unorthodox or independent-minded person. (अपरंपरागत/स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला)  
  • Synonyms:  Nonconformist, Free Spirit, Unorthodox Person, Unconventional Person, Original, Trendsetter, Bohemian.
  • Antonyms: Conservative, Moderate.
Example: John being a maverick person always brings out the new ideas related his ongoing project.

7. Pioneer (adjective):  Develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity). (अग्रगामी /प्रथम/ नव)
  • Synonyms: Head, Inaugural, Initial, Lead, Original, Primary, Prime.
  • Antonyms: Secondary, Following, Last, Later.
Example: A lot of pioneers from Eastern Europe came to America to take up farming on the plains around the turn of the century.
Verb forms: Pioneer, Pioneered, Pioneered.
Related words:
  • Pioneer (verb) – अग्रगामी होना /पथ प्रदर्शन करना

8. Bestow (verb): Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)./ to give as a tribute or gift. (प्रदान करना)
  • Synonyms: Confer, Grant, Award, Devote, Gift, Impart.
  • Antonyms: Deny, Keep, Refuse, Withhold, Deprive.
Example: The king will bestow a title and land to the man who saved the princess.
Verb forms: Bestow, Bestowed, Bestowed.
Related words:
  • Bestowal (noun) – प्रदान

9. Avid (adjective): Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. (उत्साही/उत्सुक/लालयित)
  • Synonyms: Keen, Eager, Enthusiastic, Ardent, Passionate, Devoted, Dedicated, Fervent, Fervid, Zealous.
  • Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested, Dispassionate, Dull.
Example: Janet is an avid reader of mystery novels and considers herself an amateur sleuth.
Related words:
  • Avidity (noun) – उत्सुकता
  • Avidly (adverb) – उत्सुकतापूर्वक

10. Decipher (verb): Succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something). (समझना)
  • Synonyms: Perceive, Read, Fathom, Interpret, Understand, Comprehend, Apprehend, Grasp.
  • Antonyms: Conceal, Confuse, Hide, Obscure, Suppress, Code.
Example: When teenagers text, they use secret codes most parents cannot decipher.
Verb forms: Decipher, Deciphered, Deciphered.
Related words:
  • Decipherable (adjective) – स्पष्ट करने योग्य
  • Decipherment (noun) – स्पष्टीकरण

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