THE HINDU VOCABULARY 7/09/2021
1. UMPTEEN
ˌअम्प्ˈटीन्
pronoun , determiner
very many; a lot
बहुत बार; बहुत सारे, बहुतेरे, बहुत-से
very many; a lot (of):
Ex:
We've been there umpteen times and she still can't remember the way.
2. LITTORAL
ˈलिटरल्
noun
the part of a country that is near the coast
किसी देश का समुद्रतट के निकट का भाग, समुद्रतटवर्ती
the littoral state of Goa
adjective
तटवर्तीय
the part of a river, lake, or sea close to the land:
The littoral zone covers the region between high and low tide.
3 RESURGENCE
रिˈसजन्स्
noun
the return and growth of an activity that had stopped
(किसी मृतप्राय गतिविधि का) पुनरुज्जीवन
Ex:
a resurgence of interest in the artist’s work
a new increase of activity or interest in a particular subject or idea that had been forgotten for some time:
Ex:
The creation of independent states has led to a resurgence of nationalism.
[ C usually sing ] There’s been a resurgence of criticism of the president.
4. FALTER
ˈफ़ॉल्ट(र्)
verb
1.to become weak or move in a way that is not steady
अशक्त होना या अस्थिर होना; लड़खड़ाना
Ex:
The engine faltered and stopped.
2. to lose confidence and determination
विश्वास और दृढ़ता खो देना; डगमगाना
Ex:
Sampras faltered and missed the ball
to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop:
Ex:
The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.
Her friends never faltered in their belief in her.
Nickie's voice faltered and he stopped speaking.
verb [I] (ALMOST FALL)
to move awkwardly as if you might fall:
Ex:
The nurse saw him falter and made him lean on her.
5. AMENABLE
अˈमीनब्ल्
adjective
happy to accept something; willing to be influenced by somebody/something
ख़ुशी से स्वीकार करने वाला; स्वेच्छा से प्रभावित होने वाला
Ex:
I’m amenable to any suggestions you may have.
willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion:
She might be more amenable to the idea if you explained how much money it would save.
Ex:
Do you think the new manager will prove more amenable to our proposals?
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