Universal Core Vocabulary · Episode 55
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 fitting fixed in a home, like a light or tap
फ़िटिंग
Usage
The flat came with all its light fixtures fitted.
The tea stall is a fixture outside the station.
Common mistake
The flat had new fixers in the bathroom.
The flat had new fixtures in the bathroom.
A fixer is a person; a fixture is a fitting.
Remember: Fixture: fixed in place, staying put.
being able to bend, or to change easily
लचीलापन
Usage
Daily yoga has improved my grandfather's flexibility.
This job offers flexibility in working hours.
Common mistake
The job gives me flexible to work from home.
The job gives me flexibility to work from home.
Flexible is the adjective; flexibility is the noun.
Remember: Flexibility: bend, don't break.
forward, or away from a place
आगे
Usage
Rohan paced back and forth on the platform.
Bring pens, pencils, erasers and so forth.
Common mistake
He walked back and fourth in the room.
He walked back and forth in the room.
Forth means forward; fourth is number four.
Remember: Forth: forward, not number four.
happening or coming soon
आगामी
Usage
Trains are full because of the forthcoming Diwali holidays.
Her forthcoming book is about Indian railways.
Common mistake
We are preparing for the forthcome elections.
We are preparing for the forthcoming elections.
There is no word forthcome; say forthcoming.
Remember: Forthcoming: it's on its way.
of farm animals allowed to move around outside
खुले में पाले गए
Usage
Free-range hens can walk outside, not in cages.
These free-range eggs cost a little more.
Common mistake
These eggs come from free range hens.
These eggs come from free-range hens.
Before a noun, write free-range with a hyphen.
Remember: Free-range: the hens get to roam.
very beautiful, or deserving great praise
शानदार, गौरवशाली
Usage
We had glorious weather for Holi in Jaipur.
Kapil Dev's team had a glorious win at Lord's in 1983.
Common mistake
The sunset over the sea was glory.
The sunset over the sea was glorious.
Glory is a noun; glorious is the adjective.
Remember: Glorious: shining with greatness.
to hold firmly; also, to understand
पकड़ना; समझना
Usage
The child grasped her mother's hand in the crowd.
It took me a while to grasp the new rule.
Common mistake
I couldn't grasp on the concept.
I couldn't grasp the concept.
Grasp takes a direct object, with no 'on'.
Remember: Grasp: hold it tight, in hand or mind.
help and advice from someone who knows more
मार्गदर्शन
Usage
Students got guidance from teachers on choosing a career.
She trained under the guidance of a top coach.
Common mistake
Thank you for your guidances.
Thank you for your guidance.
Guidance is uncountable: no -s.
Remember: Guidance: someone shows you the way.
the fact of having done wrong; the bad feeling after
अपराध; अपराधबोध
Usage
The evidence proved his guilt beyond doubt.
She felt guilt about missing her friend's wedding.
Common mistake
He finally admitted his guilty.
He finally admitted his guilt.
Guilty is the adjective; guilt is the noun.
Remember: Guilt: the weight of a wrong.
the moon when only half of it can be seen
अर्धचंद्र
Usage
A half-moon hung low over the quiet village.
The garden has a half-moon pond.
Common mistake
Tonight we can see a half of moon.
Tonight we can see a half-moon.
Say a half-moon, with a hyphen.
Remember: Half-moon: light on one side only.