Eazyprep brings to you ‘Words in News’, an easy and interesting way to learn vocabulary important for your exam. Now discover new meanings while also going through current affairs articles at the same time!
Today’s article talks about admissions for higher education in India based on marks and not merit.
The article title is: ‘Perfect 100’.
Did you find words that were absolutely new? Great! Below are the explanations given for some of those difficult words you found. Go through them slowly and don’t forget to do the exercises at the end.
Important words and idioms from the article
INFLATED
Pronunciation: uhn-fleit-uhd
Part of Speech: adjective
Meaning: unreasonably high
Synonyms: magnified, extended, increased, aggrandized
Antonyms: abbreviated, abridged, compressed
Usage: The prices of fuels have only inflated since the last few years.
Forms: inflation(noun)
EXCLUDE
Pronunciation: uhk-sklood
Part of Speech: verb
Meaning: remove from consideration
Synonyms: ban, bar, block, eliminate
Antonyms: accept, allow, approve, include
Usage: Sashi was excluded from the football team because of his injury.
Forms: exclusion(noun)
RE-EVALUATE
Pronunciation: ree-uh-va-lyoo-eit
Part of Speech: verb
Meaning: consider or calculate again
Synonyms: reconsider, reassess, reexamine, amend
Antonyms: spoil
Usage: The teacher re-evaluated Preeti’s term paper but couldn’t find one mistake.
NOTABLE
Pronunciation: nowt-uh-bl
Part of Speech: adjective
Meaning: worthy of attention
Synonyms: distinguished, eminent, illustrious , marked
Antonyms: ordinary, commonplace, normal
Usage: His most notable achievements for the school were hung in a list at the auditorium.
Forms: note(verb,noun)
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Pronunciation: uh-dvuhs
Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: something that has been successfully achieved
Synonyms: feat, triumph, achievement, attainment
Antonyms: failure, forfeit, ignorance
Usage: Their accomplishments were rewarded well.
Forms: accomplish(verb)
CRITICAL
Pronunciation: kri-tuh-kl
Part of Speech: adjective
Meaning: a)expressing disapproving comments about something
b) expressing the merits or faults of a work of art
c) urgently important
Synonyms: analytical, biting, crucial, decisive
Antonyms: complimentary, laudatory, trivial
Usage: .The critical analysis of the drama was published in the daily news.
Forms: critic(noun), critically(adverb)
LURCH
Pronunciation: luhch
Part of Speech: verb, noun
Meaning: a)making an abrupt movement(verb)
b) an abrupt movement(noun)
Synonyms: falter, flounder, totter, wobble
Antonyms: steady, stable
Usage: The injured kid lurched across the park.
ILLUSION
Pronunciation: uh-loo-zhn
Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: a deceptive appearance or impression
Synonyms: deception, delusion, misconception, apparition
Antonyms: fact, truth, reality
Usage: She was under the illusion that all her friends are loyal to her.
Forms: illusory(adjective)
FRANTIC
Pronunciation: fran-tuhk
Part of Speech: adjective
Meaning: bombarded with emotions and anxiety
Synonyms: agitated, delirious, distressed, hectic
Antonyms: balanced, calm, collected
Usage: As the exams approached he was becoming more and more frantic.
Forms: frantically (adverb)
MOUNTING
Pronunciation: mawnt-uhng
Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: a backing, setting, or support for something
Synonyms: build, escalate, expand
Antonyms: decrease, lessen, lower
Usage: The tension was mounting amongst the students as the day of results approached.
Forms: mount(verb)
Practice Questions
Q1) If the words ‘illusion’ and ‘delusion’ make a perfect pair, select the correct pair from the following set of words following the same logic:
- Exclude-Include
- Inflated-Deflated
- Critical-Crucial
- Lurch-Steady
Q2) Create sentences of your own with the following words:
- Notable
- Accomplishment
- Re-evaluate
- Frantic
- Mounting
Tell us your answers in the comments below.
