Thursday, October 8, 2015

English - A Click Away

Polarize (verb)(फुट डालना,दो गुटों में बाटना)-To break up into opposing groups
Ravi tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
Synonyms: divide

Pomp (noun)(ठाठ-बाट,धूम-धाम)-Showy display
Ritu couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
Synonyms: pageantry, grandeur
                                           

Precept (noun)(आदेश पत्र,नियम,निर्देश)-A general rule of action
All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
Synonyms: rule, axiom

Preclude (verb)(मना करना,बंद करना,रोकना)-To rule out in advance
"Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
Synonyms: prevent, hinder

Pretense (noun)(ढोंग,दावा,बहाना)-False intention or purpose
The jewel theif entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
Synonyms: cover, charade

Pretentious (adj)(भड़कीला,कपटी,छल)-Making unjustified claims
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
Synonyms: pompous, showy

Procrastinate (verb)(टालना,उत्पादक)-To put off intentionally
Yogita's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
Synonyms: delay, stall

Prominence (noun)(महत्व,उभार,प्रख्याति)-Importance
The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
Synonyms: renown, eminence

Promote (verb)(प्रोत्साहित करना,बढ़ावा देना)-To contribute to the growth or prosperity of
The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
Synonyms: advance, forward

Proximity (noun)(नजदीकी,निकटता)-Closeness
The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
Synonyms: nearness, propinquity

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