Wednesday, September 30, 2015

English - A Click Away

Iridescent (adj)(इन्द्रधनुषी,चमकदार)-Having a lustrous or attractivve quality
The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
Synonyms: shimmering, sparkling

Lenient (adj)(उदार,कोमल,मुलायम)-Mild or tolerant
The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Ram's first offense.
Synonyms: merciful, clement

Liability (noun)(घबराहट,बोझ)-encumbrance
Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
Synonyms: handicap

Lurid (adj)(शानदार,सनसनीखेज)-Causing horror, shocking
The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
Synonyms: gruesome

Mandate (noun)(अधिदेश,आदेशपत्र)-decree
Sanjana reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
Synonyms: command

Manifest (adj)(व्यक्त,साफ़,सुन्दर)-Obvious
Santosh finally made his affection manifest when he handed Krishna a red rose.
Synonyms: evident, unmistakable

Mediate (verb)(बीच-बचाव करना,दलाली करना)-To come between parties in order to reconcile
The diplomatic Anil was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
Synonyms: arbitrate, negotiate

Melee (noun)(गोलमाल,दंगा,हाथापाई)-A tumultuous fight among several people
After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
Synonyms: brawl, skirmish

Melodious (adj)(कोमल,नम्र,मधुर)-Having a pleasing melody
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Krishna after his trying day.
Synonyms: dulcet, mellifluous

Methodical (adj)(रीतिबद्ध,विधिबद्ध)-Performed in an orderly manner
Santosh's methodical approach exasperated his free-spirited friend Ujjwal.
Synonyms: systematic, meticulous

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