THE HINDU VOCABS WITH MNEMONICS PART-26

1) DISGRUNTLED (adjective) (असंतुष्ट/ गुस्सेल/ चिड़चिड़ा/ ख़फ़ा)

Meaning: angry or dissatisfied

Key word: Indians are not satisfied  with  This (DIS) RUN rate of Indian batsman.

Synonyms: Grumpy, Annoyed, Dissatisfied

Antonyms: Contented, Pleased, Satisfied

Use: Public was disgruntled and enraged by the sudden announcement of demonetization.

2) PROTRACTED (adjective) (दीर्घ/ फैला हुआ)

Meaning: lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual

Key word: Pro + Trac (Truck)

Mnemonics: Pro company ka Truck lambe samay (दीर्घ काल) tk chalta hai.

Synonyms: Prolong, Scattered, Enduring

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Lessen

Use: Miscreants didn't leave any proof of murder which made the investigation protracted.

3) SKIRMISH (noun) (झड़प/ लड़ाई)

Meaning: an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.

Key word: Skirt + Dish

Mnemonics: Skirt par Dish girne se usne Ladai Jhagda start kr diya.

Synonyms: Battle, fight, Clash

Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Harmony

Use: Incidents of skirmishing along the border is increasing day by day.

4) REMNANTS (noun) (अवशेष)

Meaning: a small remaining quantity of something

Key word: Ram + Ants

Mnemonics: Ram ne Ants k Avshesh samhaal k rakhe.

Synonyms : Remains, Remainder, Residue

Antonyms: Whole, Core, Base

Use: Remnants go on sale next week.

5) EXCAVATED (verb) (खोदना/ खोखला करना)

Meaning: make (a hole or channel) by digging

Key words: Experts (EX) + CAVE

Synonyms: Experts ne Cave ki khudaai krne k order diya.

Antonyms: Cover, Fill

Use: We need to excavate some area to sow seeds here.

6) RANCOR (noun) (द्वेष/ मनमुटाव)

Meaning: bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

Key word: Rancho ki class mai 1st Rank aane se dono dosto mai Manmutaav ho gaya.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Hatred, Resentment

Antonyms: Friendliness, Liking, Love

Use: We should ignore small disputes otherwise it could become the reason of rancour.

7) SOUVENIRS (noun) (स्मृति चिन्ह/ यादगार)

Meaning: a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place or event.

Key word: SUV

Mnemonics: SUV jiske pass hoti hai log use hamesha yaad rakhte hai. SUV use yaadgaar bana deti hai.

Synonyms: Memorial, Reminder, plaques

Use: I kept all the friendship bands of my friends as souvenirs of our friendship.

Antonyms: anecdote

8) ORDEAL (noun) (कठिन परीक्षा/ परख़)

Meaning: a painful or horrific experience , especially a protracted one

Key word: Order or Deal

Mnemonics: एक बड़े order या deal क cancel होने के बाद ही इंसान के हौंसले की परख होती है।

Synonyms: Probation, Torture, Distress

Antonyms: Comfort, Contentment, Pleasure

9) INTERDICT (verb) (प्रतिबंध लगाना)

Meaning: prohibit or forbid (something)

Key word: Inter + Dictation

Mnemonics: Principal ne Inter (12th) mai dictation bolne par Pratibandh Lagaya.

Synonyms: Prohibit, Forbid, Ban

Antonyms: Allow, Permit

10) HARROWING (adjective) (दुखद/ शोकजनक)

Meaning: acutely distressing

Key word: Harrow = Sorrow

Synonyms: Painful, Traumatic, Heartrending

Antonyms: Pleasant, Soothing

Use: Death of Children in gorakhpur is very Harrowing.

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