Wordsmith – D2G’s Glossary Ep 34

1)Subtle: Adjective
Meaning: So precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe.( अतिसूक्ष्म).
Sentence: Their love was subtle.

2)Purgatory: Noun, Adjective
Meaning: A place or state of suffering inhabited by the soul of sinners who are expiating their sinners before going to heaven.(यातना)
Sentence: She would not go to purgatory as all her sins are forgiven.

3)Magnum: Noun
Meaning:a wine bottle of twice the standard size, normally 1 1/2 litres.(बोतल)
Sentence: a magnum of champagne.

4)Enigma: Noun
Meaning: a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.(पहेली)
Sentence: I always found her an enigma.

5)Chivalrous: Adjective
Meaning: (of a man or his behaviour) courteous and gallant, especially towards women. (विशाल हृदय) (விட்டுக்கொடுக்கின்ற)
Sentence: Teachers may be more chivalrous towards girls

6)Divulge: verb
Meaning : make known (private or sensitive information).(प्रकट करना)
Sentence: I am too much of a gentleman to divulge her age.

7)Chivalry: Noun
Meaning: The medieval knightly system with its religious moral. (शूरता)
Sentence:I fought against the cream of French chivalry.

8)Courteous: Adjective
Meaning: Polite in manner.( Courteous)
Sentence: He is courteous to all.

9)Coax: Verb
Meaning: persuade (someone) gradually or gently to do something. (मनाना)
Sentence: He was coaxed into this boring job.

10)Anticipate: Verb
Meaning: regard as probable; expect or predict.(पुर्वानुमान करना)
Sentence: She anticipated the result even before it was out.