Vocabulary Set – 2

1. Antiquated – old-fashioned or outdated. Synonyms: outdated, out of date, outmoded, behind the times, old-fashioned, archaic, anachronistic, superannuated. Antonyms: current, modern, new, young, forward-looking Sentence Usage: India will plan to amend its antiquated labour laws.   2. Extrapolate – estimate or conclude (something) Synonyms: deduce, hypothesize, anticipate, assume, conclude, envision, figure, foresee, foretell, guess, predict Antonyms: doubt Sentence Usage: It is easy for […]

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Vocabulary Set – 1

1. Dampen – make less strong or intense, make slightly wet. Synonyms: moisten, damp, wet, lessen, decrease, diminish, reduce, lower, Sentence Usage: Cut in domestic gas price may dampen investment   2. Palpable – able to be touched or felt. The word is often used to describe things that usually can’t be handled or touched, such as emotions or sensations. Synonyms:  tangible, touchable, noticeable, detectable, solid,

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Current Affairs November – 2

Inter-State Council reconstituted with PM Modi as chairman The Inter-State Council has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its Chairman and six Union ministers and all chief ministers as members. Inter-State Council reconstituted: a.  Inter-State Council investigates and advises on disputes between states. The Union ministers who will be members of the reconstituted council are: 1.Rajnath Singh (Home) 2.Sushma Swaraj (External Affairs) 3.Arun Jaitley

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