NOC- NGS 15

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Synonymous words:

1. overt adj. apparent, evident, plain, clear, obvious, manifest, clear-cut, unconcealed, open, visible, observable, public/ खुला/ जो स्पष्ट दिखे 

2. reign n. rule, sovereignty, power, hegemony, influence, command, suzerainty, administration, jurisdiction, government, domination, mastery/ शासनकाल/ शासन करने वाला 

3. rotund adj. round(ed), circular, orbicular, globular, spherical/ घुमावदार 

4. rotten adj. decayed, decomposed, decomposing, putrid, putrescent, putrescing, mouldy, mouldering, spoilt or spoiled, mildewed, rancid, fetid or foetid, stale, rank, foul, feculent, tainted, contaminated/ सड़ा/ प्रदूशित/ ख़राब 

5. fellowship n. companionship, camaraderie, comradeship, amity, brotherhood, fraternization, togetherness, association, friendship, amity, companionability, sociability, intimacy/ मित्रता/ जुड़ाव 

6. feud n. dispute, conflict, vendetta, hostility, strife, enmity, animosity, hatred, antagonism, rivalry, ill will, bad blood, hard feelings, contention, discord, grudge, dissension, disagreement, argument, quarrel, bickering, squabble, falling out, estrangement/ झगड़ा/ विवाद/ मनमुटाव 

7. daring n. courage, boldness, bravery, valour, intrepidity, fearlessness, grit, pluck, spirit, mettle, adventurousness, derring-do/ हिम्मत होना/ साहस

8. day-dream n. reverie, wool-gathering, fantasy, fancy, dream, musing, castle in the air, pipedream/ सपने देखना/ कुछ असंभावित होने की इच्छा रखना 

9. fugitive n. runaway, escapee, deserter, refugee/ भगौड़ा 

10. moan n. , lament, lamentation, groan, wail, grievance/ कराहना/ दर्द झलकाते हुए शिकायत करना 

Note- Though the aforementioned words in a particular line are synonymous, their meanings and usages may be different, and they may not be interchangeable in some cases.

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Idioms/ phrases:

11. Stiff-necked= haughty and stubborn/ घमंडी और ज़िद्दी  

12. Rack one's brain= make a great effort to think of or remember something/ दिमाग पर पूरा ज़ोर डालना 

13. Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve= to show one's emotions very openly/ अपनी  भावनाओं को बिना छुपाए बता देना

14. Bite one's lip= repress an emotion; stifle laughter or repress a retort/ किसी बात को बोलने से परहेज करना, अपनी (नकरात्मक) प्रतिक्रिया को रोकना 

15. In the red= spending and owing more money than is being earned/ आमदनी से ज्यादा खर्च की स्थिति 

16. Paint the town red= go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly/ बहुत अधिक मौजमस्ती करना (हंगामा भरा) 

17. Red carpet= special treatment given to an important or honoured guest/ शानदार स्वागत 

18. Red herring= a clue or piece of information which is intended to mislead or distract/ मुख्य मुद्दे से भटकाने वाला मुद्दा 

19. A red rag to a bull= something that makes a person very angry/ गुस्सा दिलानें या भड़काने वाला 

20. Out of the blue= without warning; unexpectedly/ अचानक एवं जिसके बारे में सोचा हुआ न हो 

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One word substitution:

21. Volley (बौछार)= A number of stones, arrows, abuses etc.

22. Tissue= Of lies (झूठ)/ crimes (जुर्म)

23. Stream= A continuous flow of people (लोग)/ visitors (आने वाले)

24. Sheaf (ढेर)= Of corn/ wheat

25. Theist (आस्तिक)= One who believes in the existence of god/ जो भगवान में विश्वास करे

26. Atheist (नास्तिक)= A person who does not believe in the existence of god/ जो भगवान के अस्तित्व में विश्वास न करे

27. Agnostic= A person who is not sure about the existence of god/ जो भगवान के अस्तित्व को लेकर पक्का न हो 

28. Pantheist= A person who believes that god is in everything and everything is god/ जो मानता हो कि हर चीज़ में भगवान है

29. Libertine= A person who leads an immoral life/ अनैतिक जीवन जीने वाला 

30. Convalescent= One who is recovering from illness/ बीमारी से रिकवर करने वाला 

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Verb/ noun/ adj.+ preposition combinations:

31. sail for= to travel by boat or ship to some location/ नाव या जहाज़* द्वारा कहीं जाना            

32. leave for= to set out for some destination/ कहीं के लिए  निकलना           

33. sympathy for (सहानुभूति)= sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)           

34. suggestion for (सुझाव)= a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection          

35. thirst for (पाने प्रबल इच्छा होना)= strong desire for something (not food or drink)           

36. be eager for (उत्सुक होना)= having a strong or impatient wish to do something           

37. be eligible for (योग्य होना)= qualified for, allowed or worthy of being chosen           

38. be famous for (प्रसिद्ध होना)= widely known          

39. be popular for (प्रसिद्ध होना)= regarded with great favour, approval, or affection especially by the general public          

40. be grateful for (आभारी होना)= feeling or showing gratitude           

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-cide words:

41.Killing oneself- suicide (आत्महत्या)

42.Killing one's father/ a person who kills his or her father- patricide (पिता की हत्या करना या करने वाला)

43.Killing one's mother/ a person who kills his or her mother- matricide (माता की हत्या करना या करने वाला)

44.Killing one's parent or parents/ a person who kills one or both of his or her parents - parenticide (माता या पिता या दोनों की हत्या करना या करने वाला)

45.Killing one's brother/ a person who kills his or her own brother- fratricide (भाई की हत्या करना या करने वाला)

46.Killing one's sister/ a person who kills his or her sister- sororicide (बहन की हत्या करना या करने वाला व्यक्ति)

47.Killing one's husband/ a woman who kills her husband- mariticide (पति परमेश्वर की हत्या करना या करने वाली)

48.Killing one's wife/ a man who kills his wife.- uxoricide (पत्नी की हत्या करने वाला)

49.Killing one's parent or any other close relative/ a person who kills his parent or any other close relative- parricide (माता पिता में से किसी एक या निकट सम्बन्धी की हत्या करना या करने वाला)

50.Killing of a human being by another person/ a person who kills another- homicide (किसी इंसान की हत्या करना या करने वाला)