Wednesday, September 23, 2015

English - A Click Away



1.Drub (verb)(ठोकना,पीटना)-To defeat decisively
The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
Synonyms: beat, thrash

2.Dubious (adj)(संदिग्ध,संदेहपूर्ण)-Questionable
Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
Synonyms: suspect, doubtful

3.Duplicity (noun) (कपट,छल,दुरंगीपन)-Deceptive thought, speech, or action
The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
Synonyms: deceit, dishonesty

4.Ecstatic (adj)(उन्मत्त,उल्लासित)-Overwhelmingly emotional
They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
Synonyms: overjoyed, rapturous

5.Egotist (noun) (अहमवादी,स्वार्थी)-Self-important person
Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
Synonyms: blowhard, braggart

6.Elate (verb)(फुलाना,उत्तेजित करना,दिल बहलाना)-To fill with joy
It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
Synonyms: delight, thrill

7.Eloquent (adj)(वाग्मी,शब्दचतुर)-Fluent, expressive
Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
Synonyms: articulate, persuasive

8.Elusive (adj)( चालक,मायावी,भ्रान्तिजनक)-Hard to grasp
The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
Synonyms: evasive, obscure

9.Embellish (verb)(सवारना,सजाना,सुन्दर बनाना)-To decorate
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
Synonyms: adorn, garnish

10.Entangle (verb)( घेरना,फसाना,उलझाना)-To involve in trouble
Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
Synonyms: embroil, implicate

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