101-200 words Flashcards
2nd deck of 100 words (44 cards)
Anorexia
Obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.
“Anorexia” = “A” (no) + “orexia” (appetite)
➤ So it literally means “no appetite”!
The model was hospitalized due to anorexia.
Anthology
A collection of poems , stories etc. that have been written by different people and published together in a book.
Anthropologist
One who studies the evolution of mankind
Anthropology
The study of human race , especially of its origin , development , customs and beliefs
Anticipate
-> look forward to
To expect, look forward to, or predict something before it happens.
I anticipate rain today, so I took my umbrella.
The manager anticipated the problem and solved it early.
Antidote
A medicine to nullify the effect of poison or another medicine
Antipathy
-> Strong dislike between two persons
-> A deep-seated feeling of aversion
घृणा / नफ़रत / तीव्र अप्रसन्नता
Anti = against
Pathy = feelings/emotions (like sympathy, empathy)
➡️ So, Antipathy = opposite of sympathy = strong negative feelings
Antiquarian
One who studies/ deals antique things
प्राचीन वस्तुओं का जानकार या संग्राहक
Antique = Old valuable thing
-arian = A person associated with
➡️ So, Antiquarian = Antique + Expert = Old things expert
Antithesis
The exact opposite
Anti = against
Thesis = idea or statement
➡️ Antithesis = Opposite of an idea
Antonym
Words which are opposite in meaning
Apartheid
-> A policy that segregates people on the basis of race
-> Policy of racial discrimination
रंगभेद / जातीय भेदभाव की नीति
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison fighting against apartheid.
Apartheid denied basic rights to the majority of South Africans.
Apartment
A set of rooms forming one residence in a building
Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest , enthusiasm , or concern
उदासीन / निरुत्साही / भावहीन
pathetic -
🔹 Something that causes pity, sadness, or contempt (sometimes both).
🔹 It can also mean miserably inadequate or ridiculously weak.
Apathy
The feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic
Aphasia
loss of speech due to medical problem
🔹 A medical condition characterized by loss or impairment of the ability to understand or express speech.
🔹 Usually caused by brain injury or stroke.
Break it as: A + phasia
Phasia sounds like “phrase” (a group of words)
Aphasia = No phrase (speech) ability
Apiary
A place where bees are kept
🔹 A place where beehives are kept; a bee farm.
🔹 It’s where bees are raised and honey is collected.
Api- comes from Latin “apis” meaning bee
-ary means a place for
➡️ Apiary = Place for bees
Apologize
To express regret for something that one has done wrong
Apostasy
The state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause
धर्मत्याग / विश्वास का परित्याग / सिद्धांतों से फिर जाना
She was exiled for her apostasy from the religion.
The priest’s apostasy led to public outrage.
Apostate
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Apostle
A pioneer of a reform movement
🔹 A person who is a pioneer, strong promoter, or messenger of a belief, religion, or cause.
प्रचारक / अनुयायी / संदेशवाहक / धर्मप्रचारक
Appalling
Causing shock or dismay
भयावह / बहुत बुरा / चौंका देने वाला / घिनौना
Appertain
Be appropriate or applicable
🔹 To belong to, or be connected with something, especially as a right, quality, or responsibility.
संबंधित होना / से जुड़ा होना / अधिकार होना
The royal jewels appertain to the crown, not the individual.
Applicant
A person who formally requests something , especially a job.
Appraisal
Estimation of a thing’s worth
मूल्यांकन / आकलन / कार्य की समीक्षा / सराहना
