English Vocab

1. Impetus (noun): Something that encourages a particular activity. (प्रोत्साहन, प्रेरणा)

Synonyms : Impulse, Incentive, Stimulus, Motivation

Antonyms: Discouragement, Despair, Dismay

Example: The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given   fresh impetus to the cause.

2. Fortitude (noun): The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship. (धैर्य, साहस)

Synonyms: Courage, Bravery, Mettle, Perseverance

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Timorousness, Coyness 

Example: She endured her illness with great fortitude.

 

3. Tenacious (adj): Persisting in existence; not easily dispelled. (दृढ़, अटल)

Synonyms: Pertinacious, Indefatigable, Obstinate, Stubborn

Antonyms: Irresolute, Yielding. Relenting

Example: Sally is a tenacious opponent – she never gives in.  

 

4. Overture (noun): An introduction to something more substantial. (प्रस्तावना, परिचय)

Synonyms: Prelude, Preliminary, Introduction, Prologue

Antonyms: Finish, Ending, Conclusion, Epilogue

Example: The government has made a significant peace overture by opening the door to negotiation.

5. Taking time by the forelock (idiom): To act decisively  or  to accept an opportunity without hesitation. (मौक़े का फ़ायदा उठाना)

Synonyms:  Move , Act, Make Hay While The Sun Shines, Strike When The Iron Is Hot

Example: What are you waiting for? Take time by the forelock andaccept that fantastic internship!

6. Portent (noun): A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen. (सगुन, पूर्वसूचना)

Synonyms: Prognostication, Harbinger, Augury, Omen

Example: A red sky in the morning can be a portent of a coming storm.    

7. Immiserate (verb): Cause to become poor or impoverished. (गरीब बनाना)

Synonyms: Pauparize, Poverty, Destitution, Deprive

Antonyms: Opulence, Affluence, Prosperity

Example: The immiseration of the working class.

Related: Immiserated, Immiserated

8. Feasible (adj): Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently. (संभव)

Synonyms: Practicable, Workable, Viable, Possible 

Antonyms: Impractical, Unattainable, Implausible

Example: Driving with your eyes closed is not feasible.

 

9. Infirmity (noun): Physical or mental weakness. (दुर्बलता)

Synonyms: Frailty, Decrepitude, Debility, Feebleness

Antonyms: Robustness, Vigour, Potency, Firmness

Example: Old age and infirmity come to men and women alike.

 

10. Embellish (verb): Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features. (संवारना, सजाना)

Synonyms: Adorn, Decorate, Garnish, Embroider

Antonyms: Spoil, Blemish, Disfigure

Example: A book embellished with colourful illustrations.

Related: Embellished, Embellished