1. Zeal (n.) – ज़ील – जोश / उत्साह
I never had a zeal for this job because I always felt as if I was in a jail and I had to get out of it.
Zeal without proper knowledge is also harmful.
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2. Defamatory (adj.) – डिफेमेटरी - अपमानजनक
Defamatory comments must not be tolerated.
Take care of not making defamatory statements about any person.
3. Deficit (n.) – डेफिसिट - घाटा / कमी
Due to the recession in the market, Mohan’s fabric business is running in deficit.
Due to brilliant batting Australia has a deficit of 200 runs against India and is in a precarious situation.
4. Yield (v. & n.) – यील्ड - प्राप्त होना / लाभ
Rich soil yields good crops.
Stock investments do not always yield profit.
5. Definitely (adv.) – डैफिनेट्ली - निश्चित रूप से / बेशक
If Rohit doesn’t play well, team will definitely lose.
Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies.
6. Worthwhile (adj.) – वर्थवाइल - फायदे का सौदा, लाभदायक
It’s not worthwhile.
Is it worthwhile going there?
7. Violence (n.) – वायलेंस - हिंसा
Gandhi ji was always against the violence.
Violence is not a solution to any problem.
8. Utter (adj. & v.) – अटर - बिल्कुचल / बोलना
What you said is utter nonsense.
Rohan did not utter a single word during the meeting.
9. Tragic (adj.) – ट्रैजिक - दुखद / विनाशकारी
John’s family is still mourning his tragic death.
This tragic storm left thousands of people homeless.
10. Superstition (n.) – सुपरस्टीशन - अंधविश्वास / वहम
It’s a common superstition that black cats are unlucky.
Often, superstition occurs only to people with weak minds.