FirstSSB presents you Today’s Vocab Task – Day 45 🎯
🔹 VOCABULARY
1. Lament (V./N.) – शोक करना / विलाप
Synonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Bewail
Antonyms: Rejoice, Celebrate, Cheer
Example: The citizens lamented the loss of the historic monument.
2. Languid (Adj.) – सुस्त / ऊर्जाहीन
Synonyms: Lethargic, Listless, Sluggish
Antonyms: Energetic, Vigorous, Lively
Example: The hot afternoon made everyone feel languid.
3. Laudable (Adj.) – प्रशंसनीय
Synonyms: Praiseworthy, Commendable, Admirable
Antonyms: Blameworthy, Shameful, Disgraceful
Example: Her efforts to help the community are laudable.
4. Lethargy (N.) – सुस्ती / निष्क्रियता
Synonyms: Sluggishness, Inactivity, Drowsiness
Antonyms: Energy, Vigour, Alertness
Example: The long journey left him in a state of lethargy.
5. Lucid (Adj.) – स्पष्ट / आसानी से समझ में आने वाला
Synonyms: Clear, Coherent, Intelligible
Antonyms: Confusing, Obscure, Unclear
Example: The teacher gave a lucid explanation of the topic.
🔹 IDIOMS & PHRASES
1. Leave no stone unturned – To make every possible effort
Example: The police left no stone unturned to solve the case.
2. Let the cat out of the bag – To reveal a secret accidentally
Example: Rahul let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
3. Live from hand to mouth – To have only enough money for basic needs
Example: Many workers live from hand to mouth.
4. Look before you leap – Think carefully before acting
Example: Always look before you leap when making important decisions.
5. Lose one's temper – To become angry
Example: He lost his temper during the argument.
🔹 ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION
1. Linguist (N.) – भाषाविज्ञानी
Meaning: A person who studies languages and their structure.
Example: The linguist speaks several languages.
2. Lexicographer (N.) – शब्दकोशकार
Meaning: A person who compiles or writes dictionaries.
Example: The lexicographer worked on the new English dictionary.
3. Loner (N.) – अकेला रहने वाला व्यक्ति
Meaning: A person who prefers to spend time alone.
Example: He was known as a loner in school.
4. Locavore (N.) – स्थानीय भोजन उपभोग करने वाला व्यक्ति
Meaning: A person who prefers to eat food produced locally.
Example: The locavore bought vegetables from nearby farms.
5. Lilliputian (N./Adj.) – बहुत छोटा व्यक्ति / अत्यंत छोटा
Meaning: A person or thing that is extremely small.
Example: The model contained several Lilliputian buildings.
🔹 PHRASAL VERBS
1. Lay off – To stop employing someone temporarily or permanently
Example: The company laid off several workers during the slowdown.
2. Look after – To take care of
Example: She looks after her younger brother.
3. Look into – To investigate or examine
Example: The committee will look into the matter.
4. Let down – To disappoint someone
Example: I don't want to let my parents down.
5. Live up to – To meet expectations
Example: The film lived up to the audience's expectations.
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