Universal Core Vocabulary · Episode 53
This episode is in English.
Below in teaching order, as in the video: related words sit side by side so you can compare them.
a measured amount of medicine taken at one time
खुराक
Usage
Take one dose of this syrup after dinner.
Do not take a double dose if you miss one.
Common mistake
The doctor said to take a doze after meals.
The doctor said to take a dose after meals.
A dose is medicine; a doze is a short sleep.
Remember: Dose: just the right amount of medicine.
a bus or train with two floors
दो मंज़िला बस
Usage
We sat on top of a double-decker in Mumbai.
The double-decker train runs between Delhi and Jaipur.
Common mistake
We took a double decker to Marine Drive.
We took a double-decker to Marine Drive.
Write double-decker with a hyphen.
Remember: Double-decker: a bus with an upstairs.
with energy and new ideas; changing as things change
गतिशील रूप से
Usage
The young captain led the team dynamically.
Ticket prices change dynamically during festivals.
Common mistake
She spoke very dynamic at the meeting.
She spoke very dynamically at the meeting.
Use the adverb dynamically to describe how she spoke.
Remember: Dynamically: full of energy, never still.
for example; used before giving examples
उदाहरण के लिए
Usage
Pack snacks for the train, e.g. biscuits and fruit.
Bring ID, e.g. a passport or Aadhaar card.
Common mistake
India has one capital, e.g. New Delhi.
India has one capital, i.e. New Delhi.
e.g. gives examples; i.e. means 'that is'.
Remember: e.g.: here come some examples.
wanting very much to do or have something
उत्सुक
Usage
Priya is eager to start her new job in Bengaluru.
Eager fans waited outside the stadium all night.
Common mistake
Priya is eager for start her new job.
Priya is eager to start her new job.
Use eager to + verb, or eager for + noun.
Remember: Eager: can't wait to begin.
full of detail and carefully planned
विस्तृत, बारीक
Usage
The bride's lehenga had elaborate embroidery.
They made elaborate plans for the wedding.
Common mistake
Can you elaborate about your plan?
Can you elaborate on your plan?
As a verb, say elaborate on, not elaborate about.
Remember: Elaborate: lots of fine detail.
to raise to a higher level or position
ऊपर उठाना, पदोन्नत करना
Usage
Last year she was elevated to the Supreme Court.
Keep your injured foot elevated on a pillow.
Common mistake
She was elevated as chief judge.
She was elevated to chief judge.
Say elevated to a position.
Remember: Elevate: lift it higher.
a promise to marry; also, taking part
सगाई; जुड़ाव
Usage
Anjali and Karan announced their engagement in Jaipur.
The teacher wants more student engagement in class.
Common mistake
They had their engage ceremony last week.
They had their engagement ceremony last week.
Engage is a verb; the noun is engagement.
Remember: Engagement: the ring before the wedding.
a business or company; also, a bold new project
उद्यम
Usage
The government gives cheaper loans to small enterprises.
Opening a dhaba on the highway was a bold enterprise.
Common mistake
She runs a small enterprize in Surat.
She runs a small enterprise in Surat.
It is spelt with an s: enterprise.
Remember: Enterprise: a business with big plans.
having the same rights and chances as others
समानता
Usage
The Constitution guarantees equality before the law.
Gender equality begins at home.
Common mistake
Women demand equal in pay.
Women demand equality in pay.
Equal is an adjective; equality is the noun.
Remember: Equality: the same rights for all.