RIP

WORD: RIP

MEANING:
1. To attack or criticize vehemently: ripped into her opponent's political record.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:

1. "Manifesto Of Lies, Hypocrisy": PM Modi Rips Into Congress

PRONOUNCE:

rip - रिप

LINK: RIP

TICKLE

WORD: TICKLE

MEANING:
1. To touch (the body) lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements. 2. a. To tease or excite pleasurably; titillate: suspense that tickles the reader's curiosity. b. To fill with mirth or pleasure; delight.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. IPL 2019: Rashid Khan tickles Rishabh Pant, camaraderie leaves Twitter in splits

PRONOUNCE:

tick·le - टिकल

LINK: TICKLE

TEETER

WORD: TEETER

MEANING:
1. To move or sway unsteadily or unsurely; totter. 2. To alternate, as between opposing attitudes or positions; vacillate. 3. To be close to or in danger of failure or ruin: The housing market teetered on the edge of collapse.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Indian government to probe Jet as airline teeters

PRONOUNCE:

tee·ter - टीटर

LINK: TEETER

BROUHAHA

WORD: BROUHAHA

MEANING:

1. An uproar; a hubbub.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:

1. IPL 'Mankading' row: Ashwin didn't cheat, so why all the brouhaha?

PRONOUNCE:

brou·ha·ha - ब्रूहाहा

LINK: BROUHAHA

EMPHATIC

WORD: EMPHATIC

MEANING:
1. Expressed or performed with emphasis: responded with an emphatic "no." 2. Forceful and definite in expression or action. 3. Standing out in a striking and clearly defined way. 4. Linguistics Pharyngealized, velarized, or ejective. Used of consonants in Semitic languages.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings top table after emphatic win over Kolkata Knight Riders

PRONOUNCE:

em·phat·ic - एम्फैटिक

LINK: EMPHATIC

JITTERY

WORD: JITTERY

MEANING:
1. Having or feeling nervous unease: a jittery vigil in the dark. 2. Marked by jittering movements: a jittery ride over rough terrain.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. The Election Fix: The BJP starts off as clear front-runners. Why is the party so jittery?

PRONOUNCE:

jit·ter·y - जिटरी

LINK: JITTERY

SAG

WORD: SAG

MEANING:
1. To sink, droop, or settle from pressure or weight. 2. To lose vigor, firmness, or resilience: My spirits sagged after I had been rejected for the job. 3. To decline, as in value or price: Stock prices sagged after a short rally. 4. Nautical To drift to leeward. 5. To wear one's pants with the waist below the hips, so that one's underwear is visible.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Gold gains as dollar sags against yuan on China tariffs delay

PRONOUNCE:

sag - सैग

LINK: SAG

CONVENE

WORD: CONVENE

MEANING:
1. To come together usually for an official or public purpose; assemble formally.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:

1. 'Tense situation': North Korea convenes top-level meeting

PRONOUNCE:

con·vene - कन्वीन

LINK: CONVENE

GRAZE

WORD: GRAZE

MEANING:
1. To touch lightly in passing; brush. See Synonyms at brush1. 2. To scrape or scratch slightly; abrade.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. BENGALURU: Two aircraft of IAF's aerobatic team Surya Kiran crashed after grazing each other midair near here on Tuesday, killing a pilot and ...

PRONOUNCE:

graze - ग्रेज़ / ग्रैज़

LINK: GRAZE

SNUB

WORD: SNUB

MEANING:
1. To ignore or behave coldly toward; slight. 2. To dismiss, turn down, or frustrate the expectations of. 3. Nautical a. To check the movement of (a rope or cable running out) by turning it quickly about a post or cleat. b. To secure (a vessel, for example) in this manner. 4. To stub out (a cigarette, for example).

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Afghanistan snubs Imran Khan, says don’t interfere in internal affairs

PRONOUNCE:

snub - स्नब

LINK: SNUB

RIVETING

WORD: RIVETING

MEANING:

1. Wholly absorbing or engrossing one's attention; fascinating: a riveting science-fiction novel.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:

1. PM Narendra Modi music review: Riveting soundscape, i..cs project this political biopic as harbinger of hope

PRONOUNCE:

riv·et·ing - रिवटिंग

LINK: RIVETING

HABITAT

WORD: HABITAT

MEANING:
1. a. The natural environment in which a species or group of species lives: good coyote habitat; managing wildlife habitat. b. A particular kind of natural environment: woodland and prairie habitats. c. An artificial environment created for an animal to live in: the lion habitat at the zoo. 2. A structure that affords a controlled environment for living in extremely inhospitable locations, such as an underwater research laboratory. 3. The place where a person lives or is most likely to be found: "This park became his habitat—a bench-sitter at 17" (Neal Cassady).

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. 'Natural habitat of terror apologists': PM slams opposition, Congress for insulting armed forces

PRONOUNCE:
hab·i·tat - हैबटैट / हैबिटैट

LINK: HABITAT

PONDER

WORD: PONDER

MEANING:
1. To think about (something) with thoroughness and care.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. J Mahendran: The Director Who Made Movies that Moved Men to Pause and Ponder

PRONOUNCE:

pon·der - पान्डर

LINK: PONDER

FOLKLORE

WORD: FOLKLORE

MEANING:
1. The traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally. 2. The comparative study of folk knowledge and culture. Also called folkloristics. 3. a. A body of widely accepted but usually spurious notions about a place, group, or institution: Rumors of their antics became part of the folklore of Hollywood. b. A popular but unfounded belief.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Remembering April 2, 2011: The day Wankhede entered folklore, the night we danced on the streets of Mumbai

PRONOUNCE:
folk·lore - फोक्लॉर / फोक्लोर

LINK: FOLKLORE

IRK

WORD: IRK

MEANING:

1. To be irritating, wearisome, or vexing to. See Synonyms at annoy.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Tritterati irked with Keaton Jennings' continuous failures

PRONOUNCE:

irk - अर्क

LINK: IRK

FLOUT

WORD: FLOUT

MEANING:
1. To ignore or disregard (a rule or convention, for example) in an open or defiant way: flout a law; behavior that flouted convention. See Usage Note at flaunt. 2. Archaic To express contempt for; mock or jeer at.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. This viral video shows how people flout safety rules at railway crossings

PRONOUNCE:

flout - फ्लाउट

LINK: FLOUT

LICKING

WORD: LICKING

MEANING:
1. A beating, thrashing, or spanking. 2. A severe loss or defeat.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Kartarpur Corridor: Those who criticised me are licking their own spit now, says Navjot Singh Sidhu

PRONOUNCE:

lick·ing - लिकिंग

LINK: LICKING

SURREAL

WORD: SURREAL

MEANING:
1. Having qualities attributed to or associated with surrealism: "Even with most facilities shut down ... a few mavericks managed to slip into the park to sample the almost surreal emptiness before the shutdown ended." (Peter H. King). 2. Having an oddly dreamlike quality.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Ranveer Singh: It is surreal what is happening with me

PRONOUNCE:

sur·re·al - सरीअल / सरील

LINK: SURREAL

WILT

WORD: WILT

MEANING:
1. To become limp or flaccid; droop: plants wilting in the heat. 2. To feel or exhibit the effects of fatigue or exhaustion; weaken markedly: "His brain wilted from hitherto unprecedented weariness" (Vladimir Nabokov).

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Hapless Bangladesh Wilt Under Williamson Onslaught on Record-breaking Day

PRONOUNCE:

wilt - विल्ट

LINK: WILT

DEMARCHE

WORD: DEMARCHE

MEANING:
1. A course of action; a maneuver. 2. A diplomatic representation or protest. 3. A statement or protest addressed by citizens to public authorities.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. India summons Pak's top envoy, issues strong demarche over Pulwama attack

PRONOUNCE:

dé·marche - डिमार्च / डेमार्श / डीमार्च

LINK: DEMARCHE

PAP

WORD: PAP

MEANING:

1. take a photograph of (a celebrity) without permission.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:

1. Pics: Kartik Aaryan hides face as he is papped in Delhi, Sara Ali Khan is all smiles as she returns to Mumbai

PRONOUNCE:

pap - पैप

LINK: PAP

STERN

WORD: STERN

MEANING:
1. Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character: a stern disciplinarian. See Synonyms at severe. 2. Showing or expressing displeasure or disapproval; forbidding or harsh: a stern face; a stern voice. 3. Firm or unyielding; uncompromising: stern resistance. 4. Difficult to endure; oppressive: stern necessity.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Ravi Shankar Prasad claims Congress has links to data firm Cambridge Analytica, warns of stern action

PRONOUNCE:

stern - स्टर्न

LINK: STERN

SCUTTLE

WORD: SCUTTLE

MEANING:
1. A small opening or hatch with a movable lid in the deck or hull of a ship or in the roof, wall, or floor of a building. 2. The lid or hatch of such an opening.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Khaps trying to scuttle marriage between consenting adults are 'illegal', rules Supreme Court

PRONOUNCE:

scut·tle - स्कटल

LINK: SCUTTLE

ENDURE

WORD: ENDURE

MEANING:
1. To carry on through, despite hardships; undergo or suffer: endure an Arctic winter. 2. To put up with; tolerate: I cannot endure your insolence any longer.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. They are regretting and hurting and will have to live with the consequences of their act. Spare a thought for their families as they have much to endure along with the players. Time for all of us to take a step back and give them some space.

PRONOUNCE:

en·dure - एन्डुर / एन्ड्युर / इन्डुर

LINK: ENDURE

VIVID

WORD: VIVID

MEANING:
1. Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant: a vivid star. 2. a. Having intensely bright colors: a vivid tapestry. b. Having a very high degree of saturation: a vivid purple. 3. Presented in clear and striking manner: a vivid account of the incident. 4. Perceived or felt with the freshness of immediate experience: a vivid recollection of their childhood. 5. Active in forming lifelike images: a vivid imagination.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Sex Claims Against Missouri Governor Vividly Detailed in Report

PRONOUNCE:

viv·id - विवड / विविड / विविड

LINK: VIVID

DEFIANT

WORD: DEFIANT

MEANING:

1. Marked by defiance; boldly resisting.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Defiant New Zealand mosque attack suspect charged with murder

PRONOUNCE:

de·fi·ant - डिफाइअन्ट

LINK: DEFIANT

PREACH

WORD: PREACH

MEANING:
1. To proclaim or put forth in a sermon: preached the gospel. 2. To advocate, especially to urge acceptance of or compliance with: preached tolerance and peaceful coexistence. 3. To deliver (a sermon).

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli preach about ‘Pure Love’ in latest ad

PRONOUNCE:

preach - प्रीच

LINK: PREACH

STAUNCH

WORD: STAUNCH

MEANING:
1. Firm and steadfast; loyal or true. See Synonyms at faithful. 2. Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution: "the staunch turrets of the fortified city walls" (Robert Rosenberg).

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Ananth Kumar dies at 59: A staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

PRONOUNCE:
staunch - स्टान्च / स्टॉन्च

LINK: STAUNCH

PERPETRATOR

WORD: PERPETRATOR

MEANING:
1. To be responsible for; commit: perpetrate a crime; perpetrate a practical joke.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. US announces $5 million reward for information on 26/11 perpetrators

PRONOUNCE:

per·pe·trate - पर्पट्रैटर

LINK: PERPETRATOR

DEFY

WORD: DEFY

MEANING:
1. a. To oppose or resist with boldness and assurance: defied the blockade by sailing straight through it. b. To refuse to submit to or cooperate with: defied the court order by leaving the country. 2. To be beyond the application or scope of; be contrary or resistant to: an act that defies explanation; a problem that defies any conventional approach. 3. To challenge or dare (someone) to do something: She defied her accusers to prove their charges.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Ravi Shastri, ballsy as ever: Nail-biting finish in Adelaide Test makes Indian coach's body defy laws of physiology

PRONOUNCE:

de·fy - डिफाइ

LINK: DEFY

PENALTY

WORD: PENALTY

MEANING:
1. A punishment imposed for a violation of law. 2. A sum established by a contract to be forfeited in lieu of actual damages in the event of a breach of the contract. 3. The disadvantage or painful consequences resulting from an action or condition: neglected his health and paid the penalty. 4. Sports a. A punishment, handicap, or loss of advantage imposed on a team or competitor for infraction of a rule. b. An infraction of a rule; a foul. c. A penalty kick. d. A penalty shot. 5. Games Points scored in contract bridge by the opponents when the declarer fails to make a bid.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. NGT asks Volkswagen to pay penalty of Rs 100 crore in 24 hours

PRONOUNCE:

pen·al·ty - पेनल्टी

LINK: PENALTY