☞ # Important Words from the Article The Hindu 01-10-2019

1.  Word: Catalogue (तालिका, सूचीपत्र बनाना)

Pronunciation: kat-l-awg, -og/ कैटलॉग

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning: 
a. a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order. (Noun)
b. make a systematic list of (items of the same type). (Verb)

Synonyms: list, register, record, schedule

Usage in a sentence: The chart catalogues the results of each test.

2.  Word: Seer (द्रष्टा)

Pronunciation: see-er/ सीअर

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: a person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future.

Synonyms: prophet, soothsayer, clairvoyant

Usage in a sentence: Several leading Wall Street seers have cautioned investors to prepare for a downturn in the economy

3.  Word: Tenacious (अटल)

Pronunciation: tuh-ney-shuhs/ tuh-ney-shuhs

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: 
a. tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
b. not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined.
c. persisting in existence; not easily dispelled.

Synonyms: stubborn, persistent, firm, determined, resolute

Antonyms: loose, slack, weak, yielding

Usage in a sentence: A tenacious trainer, she adheres to her gruelling swimming schedule no matter what

4.  Word: Discourse (तर्क)

Pronunciation: dis-kohrs/ डिस्कोर्स

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning:
a. written or spoken communication or debate. [Noun]
b. speak or write authoritatively about a topic. [Verb]

Synonyms: talk, lecture, speech, discussion

Antonyms: silence, quiet

Usage in a sentence: He was able to discourse at great length on the problems of education.

5.  Word: Pulpit (मंच)

Pronunciation: poo l-pit / पुल्पिट

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: a raised enclosed platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon.

Synonyms: rostrum, podium, platform

Usage in a sentence: She also urged him to denounce the protest from the pulpit.

6.  Word: Showcase (प्रदर्शन-मंजूषा)

Pronunciation: shoh-keys/ शोकेस 

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning: 
a. a glass case used for displaying articles in a shop or museum. (Noun)
b. a place or occasion for presenting something favourably to general attention. (Noun)
c. exhibit; display. (Verb)

Synonyms: display, show, exhibit, demonstrate

Antonyms: bury, close, conceal, cover

Usage in a sentence: The ninth tournament was a showcase affair, and there is no winner in those events.

7.  Word: Antithetical (द्वन्द्वमयी)

Pronunciation: an-tuh-thet-i-kuh l/ ऐन्टिथेटिकल

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: 
a. directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
b. connected with, containing, or using the rhetorical device of antithesis.

Synonyms: opposite, contrary, contradictory, opposing

Antonyms: same, alike, similar, 

Usage in a sentence: Spiritual concerns and ideals that are antithetical to the materialism have been embraced by modern society.

8.  Phrase: Slack off (धीमा पड़ जाना)

Pronunciation: slak off/ स्लैक ऑफ

Meaning: to do something with less effort or energy than before

Synonyms: loosen, slow down, relax

Antonyms: struggle, surge, improve

Usage in a sentence: I was exercising regularly last summer, but I've been slacking off recently.

9.  Word: Tackle (सामना करना)

Pronunciation: tak-uh l/ टैकल

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning: 
a. the equipment required for a task or sport. (Noun)
b. make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task). (Verb)

Synonyms: combat, address, confront, handle, fight

Antonyms: avoid, dodge, elude, evade, ignore

Usage in a Sentence: We have to tackle the fundamental cause of the problem.

10.  Word: Detrimental (अहितकर)

Pronunciation: de-truh-men-tl/ डेट्रमेन्टल

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: tending to cause harm.

Synonyms: harmful, adverse, damaging, injurious

Antonyms: beneficial, desirable, advantageous, favourable

Usage in a sentence: There were serious concerns that the factory's waste was detrimental to the local environment
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