ENGLISH VOCABULARY Flashcards
Riparian - near water bank
“The farmers planted trees in the riparian area to prevent soil erosion.”
Apprehensions - anxiety, stress
She had apprehensions about the upcoming exam.
Most government aspirants have apprehensions about their exams and the upcoming results, facing a lot of anxiety during this period.
Hostilities- war, conflict
After years of tension, the hostilities between the two countries finally ended.
conflict - A serious disagreement or struggle between two or more parties
The conflict between India and Pakistan is so serious that it can disturb civilians and affect their daily lives.
Gorge- deep narrow valley
The village is located at the bottom of a deep gorge, surrounded by towering rock walls
Distinction
Difference:
“There is a clear distinction between the two approaches to solving the problem.”
Recognition:
“He received a distinction for his outstanding contributions to the team.”
Quality of being special or unique:
“Her painting style has a distinction that makes it stand out in the art world.”
Felicity - great happiness or joy
Her face lit up with felicity when she heard the good news
Reciprocate -Reciprocate means doing something for someone with the expectation of getting something back in return.
He helped me with my project, and I plan to reciprocate by helping him with his next task.
Obeisance - showing respect
The villagers bowed in obeisance as the priest passed by.
Younger ones should show obeisance towards adults
Discourse - formal discussion on a particular topic
“The professor gave a detailed discourse on the history of technology.”
“Their discourse on politics lasted for hours.”
Forte - strength, loud
Strength or Specialty:
“Analyzing data is Hema’s forte; she always finds insights that others miss.”
Loud (in Music):
“The pianist played the final chord forte, filling the room with a powerful sound.”
Revamping - redesigning, improving
The company is revamping its website to attract more customers
We need to revamp our strategy to stay competitive in the market
