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Demise (noun)
A person's death./ the end of a period or lifespan. देहान्त/निधन
Synonyms: Death, Dying, Passing Away, Decease, End, Quietus
Example: Since Jim was so young, everyone was stunned by his heart attack and sudden demise.
Convulse (verb)
Cause to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements. हिला देना/हलचल मचाना
Synonyms: Shake Up, Stir, Quack, Jerk
Example: The country was convulsed by recent economic crisis.
Hoary (adjective)
Incredibly old/ very old. पुरानी
Synonyms: Age-Old, Antiquated, Archaic
Example: The hoary house was built in the eighteenth century and is now part of a museum.
Fabled (adjective)
Famous, especially by reputation. प्रसिद्ध
Synonyms: Renowned, Famous, Well Known, Notable, Distinguished, Acclaimed
Example: The fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty.
Dormant (adjective)
Temporarily inactive/ having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time. शांत/निष्क्रिय
Synonyms: Latent, Passive, Hibernate, Inactive
Example: In normal situations, the body’s white blood cells are dormant, but when an infection occurs, they become active germ fighters.
Simmer (verb)
Show or feel barely suppressed anger or other strong emotion. क्रोध की अवस्था में बने रहना
Synonyms: Seethe, Rage, Enraged, Be Angry
Example: Because my neighbor’s son has broken my car window for a third time, I cannot help but simmer.
Unedifying (adjective)
(especially of an event taking place in public) distasteful; unpleasant. अशोभनीय
Synonyms: Unpleasant, Distasteful, Undesirable, Unpalatable, Displeasing
Example: It is unedifying to the public whenever a scam is exposed to a government official.
Askance (adverb)
With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval. संदेह से
Synonyms: Suspiciously, Skeptically, Distrustfully, Doubtfully, Dubiously
Example: As the police officer listened to the woman’s crazy story, he could not help but look askance at her.
Repercussion (noun)
An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one. प्रतिक्रिया/प्रभाव
Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Effect, Outcome
Example: The largest repercussion from the stock market crash was the increase in interest rates that left millions without the ability to pay for their homes.
Chauvinist (noun)
A person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind. क़ौमपरस्त
Synonyms: Jingoistic, Sectarian, Isolationist, Ethnocentric, Extremist
Example: Even today, women continue to experience chauvinism when they pursue careers that were once dominated by men.
Resurgence (noun)
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence. पुनरुत्थान
Synonyms: Renaissance, Resuscitation, Revival, Revitalization
Example: The downtown has experienced resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed.
Profound (adjective)
Very great or intense. अति गंभीर
Synonyms: Intense, Acute, Severe, Extreme
Example: When I heard the minister’s profound sermon, I decided it was time to quit drinking.
Vociferous (adjective)
Marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry/ expressed in a very loud or forceful way. कोलाहलपूर्ण
Synonyms: Boisterous, blatant, Clamorous, Noisy, Strident, Vehement
Example: Even though the police warned the vociferous celebrity to be quiet several times, the singer would not stop yelling.
Discerning (adjective)
Having or showing good judgment. विवेकी/समझदार
Synonyms: Perceptive, Astute, Shrewd, Judicious, Perspicacious
Example: A detective’s job is to discern who is guilty of a particular crime by evaluating the evidence.
Promulgate (verb)
Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause) /to make something recognized or known. घोषणा करना/लागू करना
Synonyms: Spread, Propagate, Disseminate, Announce, Proclaim, Publicize
Example: To promulgate the benefits of his healthcare plan, the president will tour the country and make numerous speeches.
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