Universal Core Vocabulary · Episode 52
This episode is in English.
Below in teaching order, as in the video: related words sit side by side so you can compare them.
able to be noticed or found
पता लगने योग्य
Usage
The scanner finds traces that are barely detectable.
There was a detectable note of anger in her voice.
Common mistake
The smell of gas was hardly detecting.
The smell of gas was hardly detectable.
Use the adjective detectable, not detecting.
Remember: Detectable: small, but you can find it.
causing great damage or deep shock
विनाशकारी
Usage
The 2013 floods in Uttarakhand were devastating.
Losing the final was devastating for the team.
Common mistake
The cyclone was devastated for the coast.
The cyclone was devastating for the coast.
Devastating causes the damage; people feel devastated.
Remember: Devastating: it leaves ruins behind.
an evil spirit; the enemy of God in many religions
शैतान
Usage
In many stories, the devil tempts people to do wrong.
Speak of the devil! Here comes Rahul now.
Common mistake
Speak about the devil, here comes Rahul.
Speak of the devil, here comes Rahul.
The fixed phrase is speak of the devil.
Remember: Devil: the tempter in the story.
feeling strong dislike at something unpleasant
घृणा महसूस करना
Usage
Meera was disgusted by the paan stains on the wall.
Fans were disgusted with the team's attitude.
Common mistake
The smell from the drain was disgusted.
The smell from the drain was disgusting.
Things are disgusting; people feel disgusted.
Remember: Disgusted: the 'yuck' feeling.
removing someone from a job; ending a court case
बर्ख़ास्तगी
Usage
The worker went to court over his unfair dismissal.
The judge ordered the dismissal of the case.
Common mistake
His dismiss from the bank shocked everyone.
His dismissal from the bank shocked everyone.
Dismiss is the verb; dismissal is the noun.
Remember: Dismissal: told to go, for good.
a break that stops something from running normally
व्यवधान, रुकावट
Usage
Heavy rain caused major disruption to Mumbai's trains.
The strike led to disruption in schools.
Common mistake
There was a big disrupt in the power supply.
There was a big disruption in the power supply.
Disrupt is the verb; the noun is disruption.
Remember: Disruption: the day's plan breaks down.
to change facts or shapes so they are no longer true
तोड़-मरोड़ करना
Usage
Some channels distort the facts to make news dramatic.
The old mirror distorts your face.
Common mistake
The leader's words were distort by the media.
The leader's words were distorted by the media.
Use the past participle distorted after were.
Remember: Distort: bend the truth out of shape.
making you feel worried or upset
परेशान करने वाला
Usage
The news showed disturbing pictures of the accident.
It is disturbing that so many children skip meals.
Common mistake
I felt very disturbing after the film.
I felt very disturbed after the film.
The film is disturbing; you feel disturbed.
Remember: Disturbing: it stays in your mind.
quiet, calm and easy to control
शांत, आज्ञाकारी
Usage
The temple elephant is so docile that children feed it.
Cows are docile animals.
Common mistake
The old horse was very docility.
The old horse was very docile.
Docility is the noun; docile is the adjective.
Remember: Docile: calm and does what it's told.
having more power or success than others
प्रभुत्व, वर्चस्व
Usage
Australia's dominance of cricket lasted for years.
The company has dominance in the phone market.
Common mistake
India showed its dominate in the second Test.
India showed its dominance in the second Test.
Dominate is the verb; dominance is the noun.
Remember: Dominance: always on top.