VOCAB CLASS 66 VOL. 01 PDF

Part – 1 Page - 2 Allure (noun) Hindi Meaning: , , , English Meaning: Allure refers to the power to attract or charm someone, often in an enticing or seductive manner. It can also describe something that is very appealing or fascinating. The word conveys the idea of a captiva...

Part – 1 Page - 2 Allure (noun) Hindi Meaning: , , , English Meaning: Allure refers to the power to attract or charm someone, often in an enticing or seductive manner. It can also describe something that is very appealing or fascinating. The word conveys the idea of a captivating or irresistible attraction, often associated with beauty, charm, or desirability. Usage: The allure (noun) of the stage drew him back to acting. Synonyms: Glamour, captivation, appeal, sweetness, lure, attractive, charisma, fascination, enchant Antonyms: Repulsion, offensiveness, disagreeableness, obnoxiousness, distastefulness Page - 3  Synonyms of Allure Glamour (Noun) English Meaning: An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone seem special or different. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The glamour of Hollywood attracted many aspiring actors. Page - 4 Captivation (Noun) English Meaning: The act of capturing someone's attention or interest in a way that is irresistible or charming. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The captivation of the audience by the performer was evident from their applause. Page - 5 Appeal (Noun) English Meaning: The quality of being attractive, interesting, or desirable. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The appeal of the new smartphone was immediate due to its innovative features. Page - 6 Sweetness (Noun) English Meaning: The quality of being pleasant or charming, often in a way that is endearing. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The sweetness of her voice made the song unforgettable. Page - 7 Lure (Noun) English Meaning: Something that tempts or attracts someone, often with the promise of something desirable or exciting. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The lure of easy money is often too tempting for some people. Page - 8 Charisma (Noun) English Meaning: A special magnetic quality or charm that inspires devotion or admiration in others. Hindi Meaning: , Example: His natural charisma made him a popular leader among the people. Page - 9 Fascination (Noun) English Meaning: The state of being extremely interested or attracted to something or someone. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The fascination with outer space has always inspired scientists and astronomers. Page - 10 Enchant (Verb) English Meaning: To attract or delight someone greatly, often in a magical or irresistible way. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The beauty of the sunset seemed to enchant everyone who saw it. Page - 11  Antonyms of Allure Repulsion (Noun) English Meaning: A feeling of strong dislike or disgust, causing someone to be driven away. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The repulsion she felt toward the food made her unable to eat it. Page - 12 Offensiveness (Noun) English Meaning: The quality of being offensive, disagreeable, or unpleasant. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The offensiveness of his comments caused discomfort in the room. Page - 13 Disagreeableness (Noun) English Meaning: The quality of being unpleasant or not likable. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The disagreeableness of the situation made it hard for anyone to enjoy the conversation. Page - 14 Obnoxiousness (Noun) English Meaning: The quality of being highly offensive, rude, or annoying. Hindi Meaning: , Example: His obnoxiousness at the party drove everyone away. Page - 15 Distastefulness (Noun) English Meaning: The quality of being unpleasant or revolting, causing dislike or disapproval. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The distastefulness of the idea made everyone uncomfortable. Page - 16 Part - 2 Page - 17 Vociferous (adjective) Hindi Meaning: , - , English Meaning: Vociferous describes a person, group, or sound that is loud, forceful, and expressing opinions or complaints in a strong, noisy way. It suggests being outspoken or clamorous, often in a way that is difficult to ignore. It can also refer to anything that is characterized by a loud, insistent, and often angry or demanding voice. Usage: Local people have become vociferous as the volume of traffic passing through the village has increased. Synonyms: Clamant, clamorous, discordant, dissonant, raucous, strident, blaring, brazen Antonyms: Quiet, calm, subdued, still, hushed, noiseless Page - 18  Synonyms of Vociferous Clamant (Adjective) English Meaning: Making a loud or forceful noise, especially as a form of protest or demand. Hindi Meaning: Example: The clamant cries of the crowd could be heard for miles. Page - 19 Clamorous (Adjective) English Meaning: Expressing or characterized by loud and persistent outcry or protest. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The clamorous protests filled the streets, demanding change. Page - 20 Discordant (Adjective) English Meaning: Disagreeing or harsh in sound, often making an unpleasant or jarring noise. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The discordant sounds of the argument could be heard from the next room. Page - 21 Dissonant (Adjective) English Meaning: Producing a harsh, unpleasant sound, or disagreement in opinions or ideas. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The dissonant noise from the construction site disturbed the neighborhood. Page - 22 Raucous (Adjective) English Meaning: Loud and harsh, especially in a way that is disturbing or unpleasant. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The raucous laughter from the crowd could be heard from a distance. Page - 23 Strident (Adjective) English Meaning: Loud, harsh, and often unpleasant to hear, particularly in a way that demands attention. Hindi Meaning: , औ Example: The strident tones of the alarm made it impossible to ignore. Page - 24 Blaring (Adjective) English Meaning: Making a loud, harsh sound, often associated with a horn or loudspeaker. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The blaring horns of the cars outside kept everyone awake. Page - 25 Brazen (Adjective) English Meaning: Bold and without shame, often in a way that is loud and unapologetic. Hindi Meaning: , Example: His brazen approach to the issue left no room for subtlety or diplomacy. Page - 26  Antonyms of Vociferous Quiet (Adjective) English Meaning: Making very little sound or being free from loud or disruptive noise. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The library was a quiet place where people could focus on their studies. Page - 27 Calm (Adjective) English Meaning: Free from disturbance, noise, or agitation; peaceful. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The evening breeze was so calm, it soothed my nerves. Page - 28 Subdued (Adjective) English Meaning: Quiet or low in tone, often as a result of being controlled or restrained. Hindi Meaning: , Example: His subdued tone indicated that he wasn't in the mood for an argument. Page - 29 Still (Adjective) English Meaning: Not making any sound; silent or motionless. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The room became completely still as the ceremony began. Page - 30 Hushed (Adjective) English Meaning: Quiet or subdued, often due to being respectful or in awe. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The hushed whispers of the audience filled the theater as the performance began. Page - 31 Noiseless (Adjective) English Meaning: Without sound or noise; silent. Hindi Meaning: Example: The night was noiseless, with only the sound of crickets in the distance. Page - 32 Part – 3 Page - 33 Heretical (adjective) Hindi Meaning: , , , English Meaning: Heretical refers to beliefs, ideas, or actions that go against the established or accepted doctrines, especially in religion or ideology. It describes something that deviates from the orthodox or traditional views. The term often has a negative connotation, suggesting that the beliefs or actions are considered unorthodox, wrong, or even blasphemous by mainstream standards. Usage: Her belief that a split would be good for the party was regarded as heretical. Synonyms: Dissident, iconoclastic, heterodox, dissentient, maverick, sectarian, separatist Antonyms: Conformist, conventional, orthodox, conforming, renegade Page - 34  Synonyms of Heretical Dissident (Adjective/Noun) English Meaning: Someone who disagrees with or opposes established or orthodox views, especially in politics or religion. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The dissident voices were silenced by the government. Page - 35  Iconoclastic (Adjective) English Meaning: Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, institutions, or traditional values. Hindi Meaning: , Example: His iconoclastic views on education reform challenged the status quo. Page - 36 Heterodox (Adjective) English Meaning: Differing from or rejecting established beliefs or doctrines, especially in religion or philosophy. Hindi Meaning: , ट Example: The professor's heterodox views on the subject were controversial in academic circles. Page - 37 Dissentient (Adjective) English Meaning: Expressing or holding views that are in disagreement with the majority or an established opinion. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The dissentient members of the committee voiced their concerns loudly. Page - 38 Maverick (Noun/Adjective) English Meaning: A person who is independent-minded and does not conform to the standard views or practices of a group or organization. Hindi Meaning: , Example: As a maverick politician, he often took positions that were not in line with his party's policies. Page - 39 Sectarian (Adjective) English Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of a sect, especially a religious one, often with narrow-minded or exclusive views. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The sectarian nature of the debate led to division within the community. Page - 40 Separatist (Adjective/Noun) English Meaning: Relating to the advocacy of separation from a larger political or religious group. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The separatist movements were calling for the creation of an independent state. Page - 41  Antonyms of Heretical Conformist (Noun/Adjective) English Meaning: A person who strictly follows accepted rules or established traditions, often without questioning them. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The conformist approach to the problem ignored the more innovative solutions. Page - 42 Conventional (Adjective) English Meaning: Based on or adhering to accepted standards or customs; traditional. Hindi Meaning: , Example: His conventional views on politics made him a favorite among the older generation. Page - 43 Orthodox (Adjective) English Meaning: Conforming to traditional beliefs, customs, or practices, especially in religion or philosophy. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The orthodox teachings of the church were followed by most of the community. Page - 44 Conforming (Adjective) English Meaning: Following established norms or rules, often without deviation. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The conforming students always adhered to the school's dress code. Page - 45 Renegade (Noun/Adjective) English Meaning: A person who deserts a party, cause, or set of principles, often in favor of an opposing one. Hindi Meaning: , Example: He was labeled a renegade after abandoning the cause he had once supported. Page - 46 Part - 4 Page - 47  Discern (verb) Hindi Meaning: , झ , , English Meaning: Discern means to perceive or recognize something clearly, often after careful consideration. It refers to the ability to notice or understand something that is not immediately obvious or that requires mental effort to differentiate. It can also mean to distinguish between things or to detect subtle differences. Usage: It is difficult to discern any pattern in these figures. Synonyms: Difference, secern, discriminate, comprehend, grasp, distinguish, cognize, behold Antonyms: Misinterpret, misperceive, misconstrue, misinterpret, confound, confuse Page - 48  Synonyms of Discern Difference (Noun) English Meaning: The distinction or variation between two or more things. Hindi Meaning: , Example: It's important to difference between right and wrong. Page - 49 Secern (Verb) English Meaning: To separate or distinguish between things, especially in a detailed or careful way. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The teacher asked the students to secern the various parts of the plant. Page - 50 Discriminate (Verb) English Meaning: To recognize or make distinctions between different things, often based on careful observation or judgment. Hindi Meaning: , Example: She can discriminate between the best and the average paintings. Page - 51 Comprehend (Verb) English Meaning: To grasp or understand something fully, particularly something complex or abstract. Hindi Meaning: झ , Example: He was able to comprehend the scientific theory quickly. Page - 52 Grasp (Verb) English Meaning: To seize or hold firmly, but in the context of understanding, it means to understand something completely. Hindi Meaning: झ , Example: After the explanation, she finally grasped the concept. Page - 53 Distinguish (Verb) English Meaning: To recognize or show the difference between two or more things. Hindi Meaning: , Example: He can distinguish between the different types of wine. Page - 54 Cognize (Verb) English Meaning: To become aware of or to recognize something; to perceive or understand. Hindi Meaning: , झ Example: She cognized the potential danger after observing the situation. Page - 55 Behold (Verb) English Meaning: To look at or observe something, often used in a more dramatic or formal sense. Hindi Meaning: , Example: As they reached the top of the hill, they beheld the breathtaking view. Page - 56  Antonyms of Discern Misinterpret (Verb) English Meaning: To interpret something incorrectly, often leading to a misunderstanding. Hindi Meaning: झ , Example: She misinterpreted his words as an insult. Page - 57 Misperceive (Verb) English Meaning: To perceive something incorrectly or fail to recognize it accurately. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The witness misperceived the events due to poor visibility. Page - 58 Misconstrue (Verb) English Meaning: To misunderstand or interpret something in the wrong way. Hindi Meaning: , झ Example: He misconstrued her silence as indifference. Page - 59 Confound (Verb) English Meaning: To confuse or bewilder someone, especially by acting against expectations. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The complexity of the puzzle continued to confound the solver. Page - 60 Confuse (Verb) English Meaning: To cause someone to be unclear or to fail to distinguish between things. Hindi Meaning: झ , Example: The instructions were unclear, and it confused the participants. Page - 61 Part – 5 Page - 62 Banal (adjective) Hindi Meaning: , , , English Meaning: Banal refers to something that is so common, unoriginal, or overused that it becomes dull, boring, or lacking in freshness and creativity. It describes things that fail to spark interest or excitement because they are too predictable or clichéd. Usage: He just sat there making banal remarks all evening. Synonyms: Insipid, flat, unexciting, pedestrian, tedious, vapid, inane, stale Antonyms: Exciting, piquant, thrilling, inspiring Page - 63  Synonyms of Banal Insipid (Adjective) English Meaning: Lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning. Page - 64 Flat (Adjective) English Meaning: Lacking energy, liveliness, or interest; dull. Hindi Meaning: , ट Example: The conversation felt flat and lacked any real substance. Page - 65 Unexciting (Adjective) English Meaning: Not exciting, boring or dull. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The lecture was so unexciting that I found myself dozing off. Page - 66 Pedestrian (Adjective) English Meaning: Lacking in imagination, originality, or excitement; mundane. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The movie was pedestrian, offering nothing new to the genre. Page - 67 Tedious (Adjective) English Meaning: Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The process of filling out the forms was incredibly tedious. Page - 68 Vapid (Adjective) English Meaning: Lacking liveliness or flavor; dull and boring. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The party was vapid, with no music or conversation to keep things lively. Page - 69 Inane (Adjective) English Meaning: Lacking sense or meaning; silly or foolish. Hindi Meaning: , Example: His inane comments only made the situation worse. Page - 70 Stale (Adjective) English Meaning: Lacking freshness, originality, or vitality. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The jokes felt stale, as they were the same ones he'd been telling for years. Page - 71  Antonyms of Banal Exciting (Adjective) English Meaning: Causing strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The roller coaster ride was incredibly exciting. Page - 72 Piquant (Adjective) English Meaning: Stimulating to the taste or mind; pleasantly sharp or tangy; spicy. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The piquant flavor of the dish made it memorable. Page - 73 Thrilling (Adjective) English Meaning: Very exciting and making you feel intense emotion, such as joy or fear. Hindi Meaning: , Example: The thrilling adventure movie kept me on the edge of my seat. Page - 74 Inspiring (Adjective) English Meaning: Having the effect of encouraging or motivating others; uplifting. Hindi Meaning: Example: The speech was so inspiring that it left everyone feeling motivated. Page - 75 Page - 76 1. Choose the correct synonym for the word allure to fill in the blank. "The beauty of the ancient castle held a mysterious _______ that drew visitors from around the world." (a) repulsion (b) allure (c) hostility (d) indifference Page - 77 2. Choose the correct synonym for the word vociferous to fill in the blank. "The debate became increasingly ________ as both sides began shouting over each other." (a) silent (b) vociferous (c) calm (d) serene Page - 78 3. Choose the correct synonym for the word heretical to fill in the blank. "His heretical views on religion caused great controversy among the clergy, who considered them a threat to traditional beliefs." (a) orthodox (b) conventional (c) unorthodox (d) traditional Page - 79 4. Choose the correct antonym for the word discern to fill in the blank. "Despite his efforts, he could not _______ the truth hidden beneath the lies." (a) recognize (b) overlook (c) perceive (d) distinguish Page - 80 5. Choose the correct antonym for the word banal to fill in the blank. "The artist’s work was anything but _______; it was fresh, original, and thought-provoking." (a) unique (b) banal (c) ordinary (d) trivial Page - 81 6. Choose the correct spelling of the word that means "making a loud and confused noise". (a) clammorous (b) clamorous (c) clamerous (d) clamorrous Page - 82 Page - 83 1. Answer: (b) allure Explanation: The word allure means to attract or charm, which fits the sentence perfectly, referring to the castle's mysterious charm. 2. Answer: (b) vociferous Explanation: The word vociferous refers to loud, forceful, or noisy behavior, so it fits the context of the sentence where people are shouting over each other in a debate. Page - 84 3. Answer: (c) unorthodox Explanation: The word heretical refers to beliefs or opinions that are contrary to established religious doctrines or traditions. "Unorthodox" is a synonym because it similarly describes ideas or practices that deviate from accepted standards. 4. Answer: (b) overlook Explanation: The word discern means to perceive or recognize something clearly. Its antonym is overlook, which means to fail to notice or recognize something. Page - 85 5. Answer: (a) unique Explanation: The word banal means something that is dull, lacking originality, or trite. The opposite would be unique, which means something special or original. 6. Answer: (b) clamorous Explanation: Clamorous is the correct spelling and refers to something or someone making a loud, noisy, or insistent sound. Page - 86 sage: I do not need your fatuousPage idea. - 87