English Vocab 35 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Emphatic (adjective): Forceful, definite and impressive in expression or action. (ज़ोरदार/प्रभावी)  
  • Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Energetic, Vigorous, Ardent, Assertive.
  • Antonyms: Impotent, Lethargic, Ineffective, Insignificant.
Example: It is expected that the company president will emphatically deny the allegations of embezzlement.
Related words:
  • Emphatically (adverb) - प्रभावपूर्ण तरीके से

2. Permeate (verb): Spread throughout (something); pervade. / to pass or spread through.(व्याप्त हो जाना/में फ़ैल जाना)
  • Synonyms: Interpenetrate, Permeate, Diffuse, Imbue, Penetrate, Pervade, Percolate.
  • Antonyms: Confined, Fixed, Restrained.
Example: During the parade, the sounds of holiday music will permeate the downtown area.
Verb forms: Permeate, Permeated, Permeated.
Related words:
  • Permeation (noun) - व्याप्ति

3. Ignominy (noun): Disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action.  (अप्रतिष्ठा/अपयश)
  • Synonyms: Humiliation, Mortification, Disgrace, Dishonor, Stigma, Degradation, Opprobrium, Infamy, Indignity.
  • Antonyms: Prestige, Dignity, Honor.
Example: Because he was given a dishonorable discharge from the military, Carl had no choice but to return home in ignominy.
Related words:
  • Ignominiously (adverb) - तिरस्कारपूर्वक
  • Ignominious (adjective) - अपकीर्तिकर

4. Unassailable (adjective): Unable to be questioned or defeated. (अपराजेय/अभेद्य)  
  • Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Impenetrable, Inviolable, Invincible, Unconquerable.
  • Antonyms: Imperfect, Conquerable, Pregnable.
Example: With a thirty-point lead and only two seconds left in the game, it is certain the home team has an unassailable lead over its rival.
Related words:
  • Unassailably (adverb) - अपरिवर्तनीय ढंग से

5. Vanquish (verb): Defeat thoroughly. / come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.  (जीत हासिल करना/परास्त करना /हराना)  
  • Synonyms: Conquer, Surmount, Beat, Win, Be Victorious.
  • Antonyms: Give In, Let Go, Lose, Surrender, Fail.
Example: In the movies, the superheroes usually vanquish the villains.
Verb forms: Vanquish, Vanquished, Vanquished.
Related words:
  • Vanquishable (adjective) – पराजेय
  • Vanquisher (noun) – विजयी

6. Trait (adjective): A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. (विशिष्टता/खासियत)  
  • Synonyms: Characteristic, Attribute, Feature, Quality, Essential Quality, Property, Distinction.
  • Antonyms: Normality, Usualness.
Example: Hercules’ distinguishing trait of character, to which his success is to be most largely attributed, was his thoroughness.

7. Legend (adjective):  A famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well. (दिग्गज)
  • Synonyms: Icon, Famous Person, Great, Genius, Phenomenon, Luminary, Giant.
  • Antonyms: Inept, Incapable, Impotent, Normal.
Example: Winston Churchill's fierce determination, and stirring speeches were legendary during World War Two.
Related words:
  • Legendary (adjective) – प्रसिद्ध

8. Enthuse (verb): Express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something. (उत्साहित करना)
  • Synonyms: Ravish, Encourage, Embolden, Cheer. 
  • Antonyms: Depress, Deter, Depress, Repress.
Example: The emphatic win in the last game enthused the players for next match.
Verb forms: Enthuse, Enthused, Enthused.
Related words:
  • Enthusiastic (adjective) - उत्साहपूर्ण
  • Enthusiastically (adverb) - उत्साह से
  • Enthusiasm (noun) – उत्साह

9. Wane (verb): (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigor or extent.  (क्षीण होना / कम होना)
  • Synonyms: Decrease, Decline, Diminish, Dwindle, Dim, Fade, Lessen, Ebb.
  • Antonyms: Brighten, Develop, Enhance, Enlarge, Grow, Increase, Rise.
Example: John asked his wife for a divorce when his feelings for her started to wane.
Verb forms: Wane, Waned, Waned.

10. Stupendous (adjective):  Extremely impressive./ amazingly large. (अति विशाल /विस्मयकारक कम)
  • Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Astonishing, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Wonderful, Prodigious, Phenomenal.
  • Antonyms: Important, Unimpressive, Ineffective, Insignificant.
Example: When the singer saw the stupendous crowd at the front of the hotel, she insisted her driver take her to the back entrance.
Related words:
  • Stupendously (adverb) - आश्चर्यजनक रूप से

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