Universal Core Vocabulary · Episode 46
This episode is in English.
Below in teaching order, as in the video: related words sit side by side so you can compare them.
completely; entirely
पूरी तरह से
Usage
Arjun was wholly convinced the train would be late.
The company is wholly owned by the government.
Common mistake
The story is holy true; I was there.
The story is wholly true; I was there.
Holy means sacred; wholly means completely.
Remember: Wholly: the whole of it.
the skill of saying clever, funny things
हाज़िरजवाबी, बुद्धि
Usage
Her speech was full of wit, and everyone laughed.
Birbal was famous for his quick wit.
Common mistake
He told many wits at the party.
He told many jokes at the party.
Wit is a skill; you tell jokes.
Remember: Wit: the quick, clever kind of funny.
before the birth of Jesus Christ, in dates
ईसा पूर्व
Usage
Mohenjo-daro was built around 2500 BC.
Ashoka ruled India in the third century BC.
Common mistake
The Buddha was born around BC 563.
The Buddha was born around 563 BC.
BC comes after the year number.
Remember: BC goes after the number: 500 BC.
not present in a place
अनुपस्थित
Usage
Five students were absent because of fever.
He was absent from the meeting.
Common mistake
She was absent in class yesterday.
She was absent from class yesterday.
We are absent from a place.
Remember: Absent: away, not here.
a person who helps someone commit a crime
अपराध में साथी
Usage
Police arrested the thief and his accomplice.
Her accomplice drove the getaway car.
Common mistake
My accomplice helped me win the science prize.
My partner helped me win the science prize.
An accomplice helps with a crime.
Remember: Accomplice: a partner in crime.
the person charged with a crime in court
अभियुक्त, आरोपी
Usage
The accused denied all the charges in court.
The judge asked the accused to stand.
Common mistake
He was accused for stealing a bike.
He was accused of stealing a bike.
We are accused of something.
Remember: The accused faces the charge.
next to and joined to something
सटा हुआ, बगल का
Usage
The hotel gave us two adjoining rooms.
The fire spread to the adjoining shop.
Common mistake
We booked rooms adjoining to each other.
We booked rooms adjoining each other.
Adjoining needs no 'to'.
Remember: Adjoining: joined at the side.
watchful and quick to notice danger
सतर्क, चौकन्ना
Usage
Stay alert while driving at night.
The army is on high alert at the border.
Common mistake
Be alert of pickpockets at the station.
Be alert to pickpockets at the station.
We are alert to a danger.
Remember: Alert: eyes open, mind awake.
an agreement to work together for a shared aim
गठबंधन, संधि
Usage
The two countries formed an alliance for defence.
Three parties fought the election as an alliance.
Common mistake
The two firms allianced to build cars.
The two firms formed an alliance to build cars.
Alliance is a noun; we form an alliance.
Remember: Alliance: allies standing together.
a TV news presenter; a heavy hook that holds a ship
समाचार प्रस्तुतकर्ता; लंगर
Usage
The news anchor read the headlines at nine.
The ship dropped anchor near the harbour.
Common mistake
She anchored on the evening news for years.
She anchored the evening news for years.
To anchor a show takes no 'on'.
Remember: Anchor: holds the ship, or holds the show.