Wordsmith – D2G’s Glossary Ep 122

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1)Deprive: Verb
Meaning: deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something.वंचित
Sentence: the city was deprived of its water supplies.

2)Nettle: Verb
Meaning: irritate or annoy (someone).क्रोधित करना
Sentence: I was nettled by Alene’s tone of superiority.

3)Ossify: Verb
Meaning: turn into bone or bony tissue.सख़्त हो जाना
Sentence: these tracheal cartilages may ossify.

4)Inquest: Noun
Meaning: a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death.
Sentence: The costs could continue to rise as the Ministry of Defence is considering applying for a judicial review of the inquest.

5)Levy: Verb, Noun
Meaning: an act of levying a tax, fee, or fine.
Sentence: union members were hit with a 2 percent levy on all pay

6)Abrogate: Verb
Meaning: repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).अभिनिषेध करना
Sentence: a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike.

7)Embellish: Verb
Meaning: make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.संवारना
Sentence: blue silk embellished with golden embroidery.

8)Fruition: Noun
Meaning: the point at which a plan or project is realized.स्वाद
Sentence: the plans have come to fruition sooner than expected.

9)Aquiline: Adjective
Meaning: like an eagle.मुड़ा हुआ
Sentence: A pair of short, pointed ears were on the upper rear portion of its long, aquiline skull.

10)Comely: Adjective
Meaning: typically of a woman) pleasant to look at; attractive.प्रिय
Sentence: I managed to resist the allure of comely females for the rest of the day; but unfortunately, at night time, I relapsed again.

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