Hello Dear Friends,
This thread is in parallel ongoing thread Angrezo ki Angrezi seekho. Learn English . This thread is solely dedicated to vocabulary only. Any kind of grammatical queries could be asked in the above mentioned thread. So, let us start improving our vocabulary. What if we post few difficult words with its meaning daily and can start sharing its usage and related things. Idioms, proverb can also be used. We shall just add 2-4 words a day and try to learn its usage and implementation. The ones who already know can correct others if they are wrong. Here, I start with a few words which i find gud...
fathom (UNDERSTAND) verb [T]
1 to discover the meaning of something:
Ex: For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mysteries of the whale's song.
2 to understand someone or why someone acts as they do:
Ex: I can't fathom her at all.
lure noun
1 [C usually singular] the quality or power that something or someone has that makes them attractive:
Ex: the lure of fame/power/money
2 [C] an artificial insect or other small animal which is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish
lure verb [T]
to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting:
Ex: She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.
Ex: He had lured his victim to a deserted house.
EX: Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts.
Others also share but not a huge list in a day. Sharing a few words daily can be remembered easily rather than mugging a big list.
ALL THE BEST
Regards,
Dev