Gooooooood Morning Out of the following words choose a word and make that word - your 'WORD OF THE DAY' and then use it in conversations today and tell your friends about that word. This way that word will be your property forever. This is the best way of VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT Source of words: The Articles in The Hindu 1) Unravel (verb) – (खंडित) - un-ra-vel Meaning - to cause something to separate or come apart Synonyms - solve/resolve, clarify, decipher/explain. Antonyms - tangle , confuse , ravel Example - Detectives are still trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of famous politician . 2) Scepticism (noun) ( संदेहवाद) - escapti-ism Meaning - doubt as to the truth of something. Synonyms - doubt, suspicion, disbelief. Antonyms - trust , belief , definiteness Example - He expressed his scepticism about the usefulness of new techniques introduced in the market. 3) Credence (noun) – (धारणा, आस्था ) -cre-dance Meaning- mental acceptance as true or real Synonyms - credibility, reliability, plausibility/believability. Antonyms - distrust , doubt , uncertainty Example - Since you have a history of lying, I find it difficult to give credence to anything you tell me. 4) Transient (adjective) (क्षणिक) - transi-ant Meaning -lasting only for a short time , impermanent Synonyms - transitory, temporary, short-lived Example - If you are a transient person, you never remain in one place for too long. 5) Combative (adjective) (जुझारू, लड़ाकू) - com-bative Meaning - ready to fight; argumentative Synonyms - aggressive, argumentative, contentious. Antonyms - peaceful , agreeable , pacifist Example - Becoming combative on the field, the overly aggressive player was asked to sit on the bench until he could compose himself. 6) Underpin (Verb) (नीचे से सहारा देना) - under-pin Meaning - \support, justify, or form the basis for. Synonyms - support, buttress, form (a basis). Antonyms - weaken , attenuate , break Example - It is important to significantly increase the programme's size, so as to underpin business confidence. 7) Bolster (verb) (मजबूत बनाना) - boles-tur Meaning - to make something stronger or bolder Synonyms - strengthen, support, reinforce. Antonyms - Bully , undermine , obstructive Example - Free tickets were given away tobolster audience at the concert. 8) Substantive (adjective) (मूल) - subs-tan-tive Meaning - important & meaningful , associated with issues of key importance Synonyms - significant , essential Antonyms - unimportant , meaningless Example - As a busy employee, Phil is tired of attending monthly meetings that are not substantive to his work. 9) Contentious (adjective) (विवादास्पद) - con-ten-ti-us Meaning - causing or likely to cause an argument Synonyms - controversial, debatable, disputed. Antonyms - pacifist , agreeable , peaceful Example - The author wrote a contentious novel which caused a great deal of unrest. Message End Candidates searching for the following must visit krishnaias.com or krishnacareerzone.com Best Coaching for CLAT-LAW ENTRANCE IN CHANDIGARH Best Coaching for JUDICIAL Exams Best Coaching for IAS - PCS - CIVIL SERVICES EXAMS ias coaching in chandigarh clat coahing in chandigarh pcs coaching in chandigarh law entrance coaching in chandigarh judiciary coaching in chandigarh judicial coaching in chandigarh Best ias coaching in chandigarh Best clat coahing in chandigarh Best pcs coaching in chandigarh Best law entrance coaching in chandigarh Best judiciary coaching in chandigarh Best judicial coaching in chandigarh BEST IAS IN CHANDIGARH BEST IAS COACHING IN CHANDIGARH IAS INSTITUTES IN CHANDIGARH CIVIL SERVICES COACHING IN CHANDIGARH Best Coaching in CHANDIGARH Best Coaching for Civil Services- IAS, IPS, PCS, HCS, HAS, RAS Best Coaching for Judicial Courses – HCS, PCS, ADA, ADJ Best Coaching for CLAT- LAW ENTRANCE - AILET Best Coaching for Spoken English and Personality Development