1. Astound (v.) - अस्टाउन्ड - चकित करना
I can astound every one with my talent.
His sudden appearance in dark astounded me badly.
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2. Disgrace ( vt.) - डिस्ग्रेस - अपमान करना
How Gupta Ji slapped Ravi in front of everyone, was a very disgraceful act.
When Manikant refused to keep his parents in his home, nothing was more disgraceful than this for his parents.
3. Enforce (v.) - एन्फोर्स - लागू करना
No law can be enforced unless it’s passed by the parliament.
All attempts by the government to enforce this law were ineffectual.
4. Flattery (n.) - फ्लैटरी – चापलूसी / झूठी प्रशंसा
He flatters his boss all the time.
She always falls prey to flattery.
5. Generous (adj.) - जैनरस - उदार / दरियादिल
He is a very generous person as I always see him helping the poor.
His generous behaviour made us speechless.
6. Hesitation (n.) - हेज़िटेशन – हिचकिचाहट
Vijay didn’t have the experience of speaking in front of such a huge gathering, so as soon as he went on to the stage, he started hesitating.
When Vinod told his marks to his father, he was quite scared and while speaking he was hesitating.
7. Incense (n. & v.) - इन्सैन्स - अगरबत्ती / नाराज़ करना
Devotees lit incense sticks and chanted mantras.
The arrogant attitude of the children incensed the parents.
8. Leave (v.) - लीव - चले जाना / छोड़ना
Suresh leaves the room without turning off the light.
Please leave this page blank!
9. Mentor (n.) - मैन्टॉर - गुरु / उस्ताद / परामर्शदाता / सलाहकार
He was my mentor when I had joined the company in 2012.
No mentor likes to train a lazy person.
10. Pilgrim (n.) - पिलग्रिम - तीर्थ –यात्री
Every year thousands of pilgrims plan a journey to Jammu and Kashmir, just to get the blessings of Lord Shiva.
To visit Shri Tirupati Balaji, His followers even come from abroad as pilgrims.