English with Badshah Sir

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 19.05.2024 1. ESCHEW (VERB): (त्याग करना): give up Synonyms: forgo, forswear Antonyms: indulge in Example Sentence:She appealed to the crowd to eschew violence. 2. RADICAL (ADJECTIVE): (विस्तृत): thoroughgoing Synonyms: thorough, complete Antonyms: superficial Example Sentence:A radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework is needed. 3. RELISH (NOUN): (प्रसन्नता): gusto Synonyms: enjoyment, delight Antonyms: dislike Example Sentence:I was appointed to a post for which I had little relish. 4. PRODIGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विलक्षण): enormous Synonyms: huge, colossal Antonyms: small, insignificant Example Sentence:The stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel. 5. INCARCERATE (VERB): (क़ैद कर देना): imprison Synonyms: jail, lock up Antonyms: release, free Example Sentence:Many are incarcerated for property offences. 6. GALL (VERB): (खिजाना): irritate Synonyms: annoy, vex Antonyms: mollify Example Sentence:It galled him to have to sit impotently in silence. 7. GARRULOUS (ADJECTIVE): (बातूनी): talkative Synonyms: loquacious, voluble Antonyms: taciturn Example Sentence:They met a garrulous cab driver today. 8. ABET (VERB): (सहायता करना): assist Synonyms: aid, help Antonyms: hinder Example Sentence:He was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others. 9. RUDIMENTARY (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिष्कृत): primitive Synonyms: crude, simple Antonyms: sophisticated Example Sentence:I am at a rudimentary stage of evolution. 10. FABRICATE (VERB): (निर्माण करना): make Synonyms: create, manufacture Antonyms: destroy Example Sentence:You will have to fabricate an exhaust system. 

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 16.05.2024 1. RAVAGE (VERB): (विध्वंस करना): devastate Synonyms: ruin, destroy Antonyms: conserve Example Sentence:Southern Florida was entirely ravaged by the hurricane. 2. COPIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचुर): abundant Synonyms: superabundant, plentiful Antonyms: sparse Example Sentence:She took copious notes of the lesson. 3. ANNULMENT (NOUN): (विलोपन): voiding Synonyms: repeal, cancellation Antonyms: restoration Example Sentence:The applicant sought the annulment of the decision. 4. PREDOMINANT (ADJECTIVE): (सर्वाधिक): main Synonyms: chief, principal Antonyms: subsidiary Example Sentence:The predominant colour in the painting was white. 5. STAGNATE (VERB): (कुछ नहीं करना): do nothing Synonyms: languish, decline Antonyms: rise Example Sentence:Teaching can easily stagnate into a set of routines. 6. SOMBER (ADJECTIVE): (गंभीर): solemn Synonyms: earnest, serious Antonyms: cheerful Example Sentence:He looks at her with a somber expression. 7. VETO (NOUN): (पदच्युति): rejection Synonyms: vetoing, dismissal Antonyms: approval Example Sentence:His casual attitude on veto infuriated her. 8. LAMENT (VERB): (विलाप करना): mourn Synonyms: sorrow, wail Antonyms: celebrate Example Sentence:He was lamenting the death of his infant daughter. 9. GRATUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (निःशुल्क): free Synonyms: gratis, complimentary Antonyms: paid Example Sentence:Solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice. 10. CURTAIL (VERB): (घटाना): reduce Synonyms: cut, cut down Antonyms: increase Example Sentence:Civil liberties were further curtailed.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 14.05.2024 1. ABRASIVE (ADJECTIVE): (काटू): caustic Synonyms: cutting, grating Antonyms: kind Example Sentence: Her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends. 2.JEOPARDIZE (VERB): (जोखिम में डालना): threaten Synonyms: endanger, imperil Antonyms: safeguard Example Sentence: He said that the deportations could jeopardize international negotiations. 3. ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चल रही है): in progress Synonyms: under way, going on Antonyms: finished Example Sentence: Training is part of our ongoing career development program. 4.OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): (बेहिचक): extrovert Synonyms: uninhibited, unreserved Antonyms: reserved Example Sentence: She's always been very outgoing and she's got heaps of friends. 5.DISCONTENT (VERB): (असंतोष): dissatisfaction Synonyms: disaffection, grievances Antonyms: contentment Example Sentence: Voters voiced discontent with both parties. 6. SIDESTEP (VERB): (बचना): avoid Synonyms: evade, dodge Antonyms: tackle Example Sentence: He neatly sidestepped the questions about riots. 7. FUTILE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यर्थ): vain Synonyms: fruitless, pointless Antonyms: useful Example Sentence: He made a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage. 8. OPPORTUNE (ADJECTIVE): (समयोचित): auspicious Synonyms: propitious, favorable Antonyms: disadvantageous Example Sentence: He couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment. 9.CUMBERSOME (ADJECTIVE): (बोझल): unwieldy Synonyms: unmanageable, awkward Antonyms: manageable Example Sentence: Diving suits are cumbersome generally. 10.REPROACH (NOUN): (तिरस्कार): rebuke Synonyms: reproof, reproval Antonyms: praise Example Sentence: She gave him a look of reproach.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 12.05.2024 1. VANQUISH (VERB): (जीतना): conquer  Synonyms: trounce, annihilate  Antonyms: lose  Example Sentence:  He successfully vanquished his rival.  2. CESSATION (NOUN): (समापन): end  Synonyms: ending, termination  Antonyms: start  Example Sentence:  The hostilities finally came to a cessation.  3. OBSCURE (VERB): (ढांकना): hide  Synonyms: conceal cover  Antonyms: reveal  Example Sentence:  Grey clouds ten to obscure the sun. 4.SEVER (VERB): (अलग करना): break off  Synonyms: discontinue suspend  Antonyms: maintain  Example Sentence:  The notice itself may be sufficient to sever the joint tenancy.  5. EPHEMERAL (ADJECTIVE): (अल्पकालिक): transitory  Synonyms: transient, fleeting  Antonyms: long-lived  Example Sentence:  Fashions are ephemeral as new ones regularly drive out the old.  6. OUTCRY (NOUN): (शिकायत): complaints  Synonyms: objections, indignation  Antonyms: indiffference  Example Sentence:  The public outcry over the bombing has had solid ramifications.  7.PETRIFY (VERB): (डराना): terrify  Synonyms: horrify, scare  Antonyms: reassure  Example Sentence:  Her icy controlled quietness petrifies me all the time.  8. TACIT (ADJECTIVE): (निहित): implicit  Synonyms: understood, implied  Antonyms: explicit  Example Sentence:  He gave his tacit approval in letters to the media.  9.WRATH (NOUN): (रोष): anger  Synonyms: rage, fury  Antonyms: happiness  Example Sentence:  He hid his pipe for fear of incurring his father's wrath.  10. RELUCTANCE (NOUN): (अनिच्छा): unwillingness  Synonyms: disinclination, hesitation  Antonyms: willingness  Example Sentence:  She sensed his reluctance to continue. 

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 11.05.2024 1. CONSENT (NOUN): (सहमति): assent Synonyms: agreement, permission Antonyms: dissent, disagreement Example Sentence:Change was made without the consent. 2. CULMINATION (NOUN): (परिणति): climax Synonyms: peak, pinnacle Antonyms: nadir Example Sentence:The deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation. 3. PEER (NOUN): (सहकर्मी): fellow Synonyms: co-worker, compeer Antonyms: commoner, junior Example Sentence:He has got criticism from his peers. 4. CODIFY (VERB): (संहिताबद्ध करना): organize Synonyms: systematize, arrange Antonyms: expunge, abrogate Example Sentence:The statutes have codified certain branches of common law. 5. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): praise Synonyms: esteem, applause Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation Example Sentence:They were given kudos for winning. 6. FISHY (ADJECTIVE): (संदेहजनक): dubious Synonyms: doubtful, suspicious Antonyms: truthful, aboveboard Example Sentence:I am convinced there is something fishy. 7. KNOTTY (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): troublesome Synonyms: mystifying, perplexing Antonyms: easy, facile Example Sentence:It was his knotty idea. 8. KNAVE (NOUN): (दुष्ट): fraud Synonyms: miscreant, rogue Antonyms: hero, angel Example Sentence:He is known as a notorious knave of this area. 9. LUDICROUS (ADJECTIVE): (ऊटपटांग): absurd Synonyms: bizarre, comical Antonyms: normal, ordinary Example Sentence:It was a ludicrous statement made by her. 10. ACCOMMODATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनुग्राही): corrupt Synonyms: adaptative, adaptive Antonyms: maladaptive Example Sentence:She was understanding, accommodative, and always had a solution to all problems.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 10.05.2024 1. VERBOSE (ADJECTIVE): (वाचाल): wordy Synonyms: gabby, circumlocutory Antonyms: concise, succinct Example Sentence: He is a verbose man. 2. HERETIC (NOUN): (नास्तिक): schismatic Synonyms: apostate, pagan Antonyms: believer, follower Example Sentence: As a relapsed heretic, he was left to the secular arm. 3. COVERT (ADJECTIVE): (गुप्त): hidden Synonyms: undercover, secret Antonyms: open, known Example Sentence: Behind his soft behaviour he has some covert intentions. 4. DEFILE (VERB): (अपवित्र करना): corrupt Synonyms: degrade, desecrate Antonyms: honour, praise Example Sentence: He tried to defile the system. 5. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope Synonyms: likelihood, expectation Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness Example Sentence: There was no prospect of a better day. 6. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled Antonyms: normal, common Example Sentence: The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential aid. 7. FORBEARANCE (NOUN): (सहनशीलता): patient self-control Synonyms: tolerance, patience Antonyms: impatience Example Sentence: His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation. 8. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): (नवजात): budding Synonyms: growing, developing Antonyms: developed, mature Example Sentence: The Indian space industry is nascent at the moment. 9. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): applause Synonyms: esteem, praise Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation Example Sentence: The hockey team was given kudos during a celebratory pep rally after they won. 10. JOLT (VERB): (ऐंठना): convulse Synonyms: disturb, jar Antonyms: calm, comfort Example Sentence: His statement jolted me in my mind.

5. Although he is usually (a) rude with every one (b) he behaved nice with all of us today. (c) no error.(d)

4. He ran so fastly (a) that he reached the destination (b) in just two minutes. (c) no error. (d)

1. If you lend him a book, (a) he will lend it to someone else (b) and never you will get it back. (c) no error. (d)

14. Ramesh has been both (a) a dishonestly person and (b) a gambler since his childhood. (c) no error. (d) 15. Meenakshi's performance in the film (a) was better than Sangeeta's but not (b) so better as Madhuri's. (c) no error. (d) 16. The taxi driver who had come to receive (a) us at the airport was (b) speaking fluently French. (c) no error. (d) 17. The father told his son (a) that he was a lazy boy and that (b) he had done his work very bad. (c) no error. (d) 18. Meena is good (a) and more beautiful (b) than Reena.(c) no error. (d) 19. Your soocter would not have given (a) you so much trouble (b) if you had maintained it properly. (c) no error. (d)

--------IMPORTANT IDIOMS AND PHRASES FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS ----- 1. Call a spade a spade : To speak frankly about something, even if it is unpleasant स्पष्ट रूप से सच्चाई बता देना 2. Call in one's chips : To use one's influence to gain advantage अपना प्रभाव इस्तेमाल करके कोई काम कराना 3. Call in question : To dispute or challenge, To cast doubt on किसी बात का विरोध करना, सदेह व्यक्त करना 4. Call it a day : To stop working at one's job for the rest of the day कार्य को (उस दिन के लिए) स्थगित कर देना 4. Call the shots : To dictate how a situation or agenda proceeds प्रभावी होना एवं निर्देश देना (लोगों को) 5. Capital punishment : Death penalty मृत्युदंड 6. Carrot and stick : Reward and punishment used as persuasive measures प्रोत्साहन (अच्छे काम के लिए) और दंड (बुरे काम के लिए) 7. Carry the ball - To have a leading role in the execution of a task or project किसी काम में in-charge में होना 8. Carry the can - To take responsibility or accept blame अपनी जिम्मेदारी या गलती स्वीकार करना 9. Carry the day - To win or have success सफल या विजयी होना 11. Carve out a niche - To establish a unique role for oneself by excelling in a specific area कोई बड़ा मुकाम हासिल करना 12. Case in point - A specific example of what one is talking about किसी चीज का उदाहरण Join the channel: https://t.me/kbclasses_LKO

--------IMPORTANT IDIOMS AND PHRASES FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS ----- 1. Call a spade a spade : To speak frankly about something, even if it is unpleasant स्पष्ट रूप से सच्चाई बता देना 2. Call in one's chips : To use one's influence to gain advantage अपना प्रभाव इस्तेमाल करके कोई काम कराना 3. Call in question : To dispute or challenge, To cast doubt on किसी बात का विरोध करना, सदेह व्यक्त करना 4. Call it a day : To stop working at one's job for the rest of the day कार्य को (उस दिन के लिए) स्थगित कर देना 4. Call the shots : To dictate how a situation or agenda proceeds प्रभावी होना एवं निर्देश देना (लोगों को) 5. Capital punishment : Death penalty मृत्युदंड 6. Carrot and stick : Reward and punishment used as persuasive measures प्रोत्साहन (अच्छे काम के लिए) और दंड (बुरे काम के लिए) 7. Carry the ball - To have a leading role in the execution of a task or project किसी काम में in-charge में होना 8. Carry the can - To take responsibility or accept blame अपनी जिम्मेदारी या गलती स्वीकार करना 9. Carry the day - To win or have success सफल या विजयी होना 11. Carve out a niche - To establish a unique role for oneself by excelling in a specific area कोई बड़ा मुकाम हासिल करना 12. Case in point - A specific example of what one is talking about किसी चीज का उदाहरण Join the channel: https://t.me/kbclasses_LKO