W6 Flashcards
cosseting
overindulgent / pamper / pet / baby / spoil
tame (verb)
(rassi jo cow k mu m bandh dete h to conrol her) to overpower / curb / quell
elicit
one has to drive the information out.
subdue
chasten / conquer / vanquish / overpower / quell / tame / curb
implicit
not expressed directly / implied /inferred / hinted
underscore
The definition of an underscore is an underline drawn under a word to emphasize it.
explicit
stated clrearly , leaving no room for confusion.
pound
strike or hit heavily and repeatedly
pounding
rhythmical beating or throbbing
utterance
The definition of an utterance is a statement, especially one made verbally or out-loud
holdfast
iron clamps that holds any machinery or object or structure
indulge
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of (doob jana) / give oneself upto / give away to
vivd (1 & 2)
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. / evocative / reminiscent + bright / colorful / lifelike
indulgent
The definition of indulgent is someone who is lenient or who gives into whims and desires. / permissive / easy going / cosseting / pampering
{when parents easily give up to the cuteness of their child and buy them a video game}
dote over
(nyochhavar ho jana) excessive care of something
pose
present / constitute / create / cause / produce
{plastic posing the threat for earth}
inoculate
vaccinate / make immune to something
brook
a samall stream of water
impertinence
not showing respect / rudeness
subordinate
The definition of subordinate is someone who is lower in rank to another or subject to another’s control.
contumely
rude / insulting
hobnobbing
socializing / freternizing
muckraking
exposing scandals about famous people
overindulgence
the action or fact of having too much of something enjoyable.
{his overindulgence in alcohol}
impertinence
lack of moderation or lack of restraint / overconsumption / immoderation / profligacy
intemperance
lack of moderation or restraint. / immoderation / overindulgence
fraternity
a group of people sharing a common profession or interests./ friend circle / band / group / companionship / union / solidarity
fraternize
associate / socialize / intermingle
solidarity
unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group./ unanimity / unity / accord / consensus / cooperation
cavalier (1 & 2)
The definition of cavalier is an arrogant person or someone indifferent or casual about important matters. / supercillious / arrogant / haughty
+
A cavalier is defined as a knight / courteous gentleman. / gallant
subvert
dominate / undermine
{making someone submissive}
unbridled
uncontrolled / unconstrained
{without bride (wife), guys are uncontrollable}
cavalry
soldiers who fought on horseback
indulgence
atisfaction / fulfilment / gratification
germane
relevant / pertinent
dissolution
profligacy / extravagence
{dissolved in sulochan}
debauchery
excessive indulgence in drugs , alcohols etc.
{buthcher}
botch
The definition of a botch is a sloppy, poorly done job
{BOSCH}
disingenuous
deceitful / dishonest
{no ingenuity}
ingenuity
originality / innovation / imagination / finesse / artistry / skill
{genuine}
flair
skills/mastery
{airplane flyer}
acuity
acumen
shrewdness
intelligent / clever
militant
aggressive
{military}
vigilant
attentive / watchful / alert / on guard / cautious / prudent
{vigilant officer}
hypocritical
The definition of hypocritical is actions or words that go against someone’s beliefs
{hypocracy}
sanctimonious
The definition of sanctimonious involves making a big show about how you are better or morally superior to others
{sold sanctity for money}
recondite
obscure / abstruse / arcane / esoteric / profound / cryptic
{reconduct the difficult class}
demarcate
set the boundaries or limits / separate / divide
{markate m police demarcate the extent of hawkers’ thela on road}
blasphemous
irreligious / profane / sacrilegious
{blasphemy}
retiring
shy/inhibited/reticent
{near retirement, elder employees feel a little shy infront newer ones}
blasé
Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence
{blahhh….}
*intemperance
lack of moderation or restraint / overindulgence / overconsumption
{no temper(control)}
cynosure
The definition of a cynosure is something or someone who is the center of attention
{dianosaur}
stingy
ungenerous / rude
{sting}
*provenance
origin
{province}
*intransigent
unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something
{not transient}
squabble
a noisy quarrel about something trivial
{quarrel}
laced
fastened / tied
{shoe lace}
wacky
unny / amusing / outlandish / eccentric
{Phoebe}
tussle
fight / struggle
{tusla -> many bartan at home must strike}
scuffle
fight / quarrel
askew
tilted
{tilted}
showy
making aesthatically pleasing display / astonishing //or// extravagent
{dikhane yogya : fancy}
exasperation
irritation / exhaustion from one’s anoyance
{exhaustion}
unshowy
not showy in appearance and style / restrained
{na dikhane yogya : not fancy}
retorted
answered in a witty manner (sarcastic response)
{return tont (sarcastic reply)}
harried
harassed (harry = harass)
{Harry Potter was harassed by a lot of people}
dividend
share / portion / profit / gain
{divide-end}
shrouded
(shroud = cover) – covered / disguised
{~shade : disguised }
resort
resolve the difficult situation
{resolve}
dilapidated
in the state of ruins as a result of age or neglect
{drank dilute Appy fizz out-dated -> stomach is ruined}
edifice
building / structure
{head office}
facade (1 & 2)
deceptive show / pretence + front show of a building
evocative
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
{emotions + provocative}
staccato
performed with each note sharply detached from the other.
{stack}
hoot
blast / amazing / yell /shout / cry
{wooh - woooooooh}
reminiscent
tending to remind one of something. / remindful
{reminding essence}
redolent
strong reminscent of / evocative / pleasant
{red rose odor}
coax
gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something
{Co-ed + AXE -> guys, to persuade girls}
quirky
eccesntric / bizarre / weird / wacky
{Pheobe}
cadence
modulation or inflection of the voice.
{Cadence guitar tuner}
veneer
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material./ surface / overlay / facing / covering / coating / finish / varnish / polish / skin / sheet.
{beneath}
advent
arrival
{opposite to went}
subsistence
living / livelihood / sustenance
{existence}
erstwhile
former
{it’s been a while}
ascetic
austere / abstinent / abstemious / monastic / monkish / solitary / spartan
{ass kicked of aesthatic -> vimukt from all pleasures}
overt
undisguised
{opposite to covert}
asceticism
leaving all earthly pleasures / austerity
covert
secret
{covered}
sacrilegious
blasphemous/ profane / impious/ irreverent
{sack the religion and throw it away}
profane
secular / blasphemous
{propane (alcohol) -> antireligion}
pertinent
relevant/suitable
impertinent
rude/insolent
querulous
whining about trivial matters / petulant/peevish
petulant
childishly sulky or bad-tempered. / peevish / sulky/ moody / iractible
sulky
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful. / sullen / surly / petulant
surly
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful./sulky/ petulant
sullen
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful. / peevish / petulant / sulky
fractious
irritable / iractible / peevish / petulant / grumpy / groucy
