Word Power Made Easy

Important Words from the Article 1. Word: Circuitous (चक्करदार) Pronunciation: ser-kyoo-i-tuhs/सर्क्यूइटस Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning:  a. (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. Synonyms: roundabout, indirect, meandering Antonyms: direct, straight, candid, honest Use in a Sentence: The took us on a circuitous route to the hotel. 2. Word: Squarely (उचित रूप से) Pronunciation: skwair-lee/स्क्वेर्ली Part of Speech: Adverb Meaning:  a. directly, without deviating to one side.         b. in a direct and uncompromising manner. Synonyms: precisely, exactly Antonyms: deceitful, indirectly Use in a Sentence: This case falls squarely within the committee's jurisdiction. 3. Word: Coercive (बलपूर्वक) Pronunciation: co-ar-cive/कोअर्सिव Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning:  a. relating to or using force or threats. Synonyms: authoritarian, imperious, high-handed. Antonyms: conditional ,constitutional ,discretionary Use in a Sentence: The president relied on the coercive powers of the military. 4. Word: Abeyance (विलंब) Pronunciation: uh-bey-uh ns/अबैअन्स Part of Speech: Noun  Meaning: a state of temporary disuse or suspension. Synonyms: delay, interruption Antonyms: revival, continuation Use in a Sentence: This practice has fallen into abeyance now. 5. Word: Moot (विचार करना) Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective Meaning:  a. subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty. [Adjective] b. having little or no practical relevance. [Adjective] c. raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility). [Verb] Pronunciation: moot/मूट Synonyms: debatable, disputable, arguable, uncertain Antonyms: definite, certain, irrefutable Use in a Sentence: It's a moot point whether Rohan or Sohan is a better player. 6. Word: Draconian (कठोर) Pronunciation: drey-koh-nee-uh n/ड्रकोनीअन Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.  Synonyms: extreme, drastic Antonyms: pliable, ductile Use in a Sentence: The man criticized the draconian measures taken by the police in controlling the illustrators. 7. Word: Subvert (विकृत करना) Pronunciation: suhb-vurt/सब्वर्ट Part of Speech: Verb Meaning:           a. undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). Synonyms: destabilize, unsettle, overthrow, overturn Antonyms: bolster, enhance, comply Use in Sentence: The man was sentenced to 10 years for plotting to subvert the government. 8. Word: Mockery (बिडंबना) Pronunciation: mok-uh-ree/माकरी Part of Speech: Noun Meaning:  a. teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing. b. ludicrously futile action.         c. an absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something. Synonyms: ridicule, derision, travesty, charade, farce, parody Antonyms: praise, repect, gratitude Use in a Sentence: The performance was an utter mockery. 9. Word: Flaw (त्रुटि) Pronunciation: flaw/फ्लॉ Part of Speech: Noun, Verb Meaning:  a. a mark, blemish, or other imperfection which mars a substance or object. [Noun] b. mar, weaken, or invalidate (something). [Verb] Synonyms: defect, fault Antonyms: strength, virtue Use in a Sentence: There is a basic flaw in the selection procedure. 10. Word: Plainly (प्रत्यक्ष रूप से) Pronunciation: pleyn-ly/प्लैन्ली Part of Speech: Adverb Meaning:  a. able to be perceived easily. b. in a style that is not elaborate or luxurious; simply. Synonyms: obviously, clearly, candidly, manifestly Antonyms: ambiguously, barely, incoherently Use in a Sentence: The sea was plainly visible in the distance. 11. Word: Exempt (छूट देना) Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb Pronunciation: ig-zempt/इग्ज़ेम्प्ट Meaning:         a. free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. [Adjective]        b. free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others. [Verb] Synonyms: liberate, dispense Antonyms: liable, enforce Sentence: The interest on the money is exempt from tax. 12. Word: Thrust (जोर) Pronunciation: thra-us