2 May Flashcards
Impalpable
Something that can not be perceived by
touch.
Discretionary
Discretionary: ͪववेकाधीन
Definition: Something that is subject to individual
judgement or choice.
Synonyms: Optional, Voluntary, Elective, Arbitrary.
Antonyms: Compulsory, Obligatory, Involuntary,
Mandatory.
Used in a sentence: Employees receive a
discretionary bonus based on their performance.
Reckoned
Reckoned: माना
Definition: To consider something to be true or likely.
Synonyms: Estimated, Figured, Assessed, Gauged.
Antonyms: Disregarded, Ignored, Omitted,
Overlooked.
Used in a sentence: She reckoned it would rain soon.
Imprudent
Imprudent: लापरवाह
Definition: Behavior or actions that are not wise or
sensible.
Synonyms: Reckless, Impulsive, Foolhardy, Careless.
Antonyms: Prudent, Cautious, Judicious, Thoughtful.
Used in a sentence: Rushing into decisions without
considering the consequences is imprudent.
Roiling
Roiling: ͨखजलाना
Definition: A situation or emotion that is turbulent or
agitated.
Synonyms: Churning, Stirring, Ruffling, Upsetting.
Antonyms: Calming, Placid, Undisturbing, Still.
Used in a sentence: The political scandal has been
roiling the country for weeks.
Munificent
Munificent: उदार
Definition: Someone who is extremely generous.
Synonyms: Benevolent, Charitable, Philanthropic,
Magnanimous.
Antonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Niggardly, Parsimonious.
Used in a sentence: Her munificent gesture touched
the hearts of everyone at the charity event.
Concomitant
Concomitant: सहवतर्ती
Definition: Something that occurs simultaneously
with another thing.
Synonyms: Synchronous, Concurrent, Correlative.
Antonyms: Disparate, Disconnected, Divergent,
Separate.
Used in a sentence: Increased stress is often a
concomitant factor in cases of insomnia.
Cataclysmic
Cataclysmic: प्रलय संबंधी
Definition: Something extremely destructive.
Synonyms: Disastrous, Apocalyptic, Calamitous,
Catastrophic.
Antonyms: Restorative, Peaceful, Beneficial, Healing.
Used in a sentence: The company’s decision to
downsize had cataclysmic effects on the local
economy
Nuanced
. Nuanced: सूक्ष्म
Definition: Something that has subtle but important
variations.
Synonyms: Detailed, Sophisticated, Refined.
Antonyms: Uncomplicated, Unrefined, Naive.
Used in a sentence: Her speech was nuanced,
addressing multiple perspectives on the issue.
. Know the ropes (Idiom)
Know the ropes (Idiom)
Meaning: To be knowledgeable in a
particular task or activity
Call a spade a spade (Idiom)
Call a spade a spade (Idiom)
Meaning: To speak directly or bluntly
Dog days of summer (Idiom)
Dog days of summer (Idiom)
Meaning: The hottest days of summer
Bear out (Phrasal verb)
Bear out (Phrasal verb)
Meaning: To support or confirm
something, typically a statement,
theory.
Come off (Phrasal verb)
Come off (Phrasal verb)
Meaning: To succeed or be successful
