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1.  Word of the day: Bequeath (उत्तरदान करना)

Pronunciation: bih-kweeth /बिक्वीथ

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: 

        a. leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will. [Verb]

        b. pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else. [Verb]

Synonyms: entrust, consign

Antonyms: disown, divest

Use in a Sentence: He bequeaths his share to his daughter.

2.  Word: Plausible (विश्वसनीय)

Pronunciation: plaw-zuh-buh l/प्लॉज़बल

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: seeming reasonable or probable.

Synonyms: believable, reasonable, credible

Antonyms: unlikely, unbelievable, flimsy

Use in a Sentence: This is a very plausible piece of information.

3.  Word: Acrimony (कठोरता)

Pronunciation: ak-ruh-moh-nee/ऐक्रिमोनी

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: bitterness or ill feeling.

Synonyms: Antipathy, Hatred, Rage

Antonyms: Benevolence, Courtesy, Peace

Use in a Sentence: At ast, the dispute ended without acrimony.

4.  Word: Resuscitate (पुनर्जीवित करना)

Pronunciation: ri-suhs-i-teyt/रिससिटेट

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: 

         a. revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death.

         b. make (something) active or vigorous again.

Synonyms: reinvigorate, revive

Antonyms: euthanize, obstruct

Use in a Sentence: Doctors managed to resuscitate him.

5.  Word: Reckless (असावधान)

Pronunciation: rek-lis/रेक्लिस

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.

Synonyms: thoughtless, imprudent

Antonyms: cautious, circumspect

Use in a Sentence: He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety

6.  Word: Contend (संघर्ष करना)

Pronunciation: kuh n-tend/कन्टेन्ड

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: 

        a. assert something as a position in an argument.

        b. struggle to surmount (a difficulty).

Synonyms: cope with, withstand

Antonyms: abandon, disown

Use in a Sentence: The new President had great difficulties to contend with.

7.  Word: Revive (पुनः प्रचलित करना)

Pronunciation: ri-vahyv/रीवाइव

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: 

        a. restore to life or consciousness.

        b. give new strength or energy to.

Synonyms: renew, refresh

Antonyms: destroy, abolish

Use in a Sentence: Now, the economy is starting to revive.

8.  Word: Distress (दुःख होना)

Pronunciation: dih-stres/डिस्ट्रेस

Part of Speech:  Noun

Meaning: 

        a. extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. [Noun]

        b. cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain. [Verb]

Synonyms:  anguish, suffering

Antonyms: comfort, pleasure

Use in a Sentence: Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.

9.  Word: Scorn (तिरस्कार)

Pronunciation: skawrn/स्कॉर्न

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning: 

        a. a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something. [Noun]

        b. feel or express contempt or disdain for. [Verb]

Synonyms: ridicule, disregard

Antonyms: scrutinize, admire

Use in a Sentence: Researchers greeted the proposal with scorn.

10.  Word: Sorely (कष्टपूर्वक)

Pronunciation: sawr-lee/सोर्ली

Part of Speech: Adverb 

Meaning: to a very high degree or level of intensity.

Synonyms: bitterly, painfully

Antonyms: calmly, happily

Use in a Sentence: The demands of the job have tried him sorely.

11.  Word: Prompt (शीघ्र)

Pronunciation: prompt/प्राम्प्ट

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb, Adverb

Meaning: 

        a. done without delay; immediate. [Adjective]

        b. (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling). [Verb]

        c. exactly (with reference to a specified time). [Adverb]

Synonyms: impel, persuade

Antonyms: tardy, sluggish

Use in a Sentence: We would be grateful for prompt payment of your account.