WORD OF THE DAY CHOOSE A WORD OUT OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND TRY USING THAT WORD ON SPEAKING AND WRITING ATLEAST FIVE TIMES TODAY. DO THIS ON REGULAR BASIS. THIS WAY GET YOUR VOCABULARY ENRICHED 1. Indigenization (noun): (Act of making something more native) (देशीकरण) Synonyms: Nationalization, Naturalization, Acculturation. Example: The marine scientists were confused when they found a species of fish that was not indigenous to the ocean water. Related words: Indigenous (adjective) - Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place Origin: from Latin indigena ‘a native’ 2. Sobriety (noun): (The state of being sober/ the quality of being staid or solemn.) (गम्भीरता) Synonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity, Thoughtfulness, Somberness, Severity, Staidness. Antonyms: Intemperance. Example: A Chinese proverb advises, If you want to quit drinking, just look at a drunkard when you're sober. Related words: Sober (adjective) - Serious, sensible, and solemn/ not affected by alcohol; not drunk. 3. Imperium (noun): (Absolute power) (परमसत्ता) Synonyms: Sovereignty, Hegemony, Paramountcy, Supremacy. Antonyms: Subordination, Subservience. Example: Once Britain possessed imperium over most of the world. Origin: From Latin imperare ‘to command’. 4. Forthwith (adverb): (Immediately; without delay.) (तत्काल/तुरंत) Synonyms: Immediately, At once, Instantly, This/that instant, In/like a flash, Instantaneously. Antonyms: Later, Lately. Example: The CEO liked Jim’s eco-friendly ideas so much he ordered the policies to be enacted forthwith and without delay. 5. Catastrophic (adjective): (Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.) (विनाशकारी/प्रलयंकर) Synonyms: Calamitous, Ruinous, Tragic, Cataclysmic. Antonyms: Blessed, Fortunate, Advantageous Example: Because of the severe drought, 1899 famine was quite catastrophic for farmers. Related words: Catastrophically (adverb) – भयंकर रूप से Catastrophe (noun) - An event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster. 6. Privy (adjective): (Sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)) (मर्म भेदी) Synonyms: Aware of, Acquainted With, Informed of, Apprised of, Cognizant of Antonyms: Unaware, Unknowing. Example: A psychologist should be privy to his patient’s thoughts and emotions. 7. Naively (adverb): (In a way that shows a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.) (निष्कपट/भोला-भाला/सीधा) Synonyms: Ingenuously, Unworldly, Greenly, Artlessly. Antonyms: Intelligently, Sophisticatedly, Wisely. Example: If you believe every word that politician says, then you are a very naive person. Related words: Naive (adjective) - (Of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. 8. Faux pas (noun): (An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation/ a social blunder that is quite embarrassing) (भारी भूल/ सामाजिक गलती) Synonyms: Gaffe, Blunder, Mistake, Error, Misconduct, Misstep. Antonyms: Correctness. Example: Because Frank made a gigantic faux pas at the Christmas party last year, he is not invited to this year’s event. 9. Aggravate (verb): Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious. (बिगाड़ देना/और खराब करना) Synonyms: Exacerbate, Exasperate, Worsen, Ruin. Antonyms: Delight, Make good, Soothe, Appease. Example: Not wanting to aggravate my father, I decided not to give him my report card. Verb forms: Aggravate, Aggravated, Aggravated Related words: Aggravation (noun)- The state of becoming worse or more serious 10. Tribulation (noun): A cause of great trouble or suffering/ a state of great trouble or suffering. (पीड़ा/दुःख) Synonyms: Affliction, Ordeal, Hardship, Tragedy, Trauma. Antonym: Delight, Comfort, Contentment, Pleasure Example: Knowing that her son has been suffering from cancer led her to the tribulation.