Learn English Vocabulary From News Papers - August 29 2017 (Day 13)

Learn English Vocabulary From News Papers - August 29 2017 (Day 13)

The Indian Express

To defuse

Doklam is defused.

meaning: making situation less tense or dangerous ( तनाव कम करना)

Examples:
1. Bomb diposal team defused 10kg bomb at the Metro Station.
2. India and Pakistam delegates will meet next week to defuse the border tension.

Solace

Congress looks for solace in increased votes.

meaning: comfort when you are feeling worried, relief (सांत्वना, ढाढ़स)

Examples:
1. Material things can comfort you but you cannot find solace.
2. After the demise of his wife, he finds solace in music.

Angst

Rural angst, disillusionment worked for AAP

meaning: anxiety, fear (चिंता , गुस्सा)

Examples:
1. Often adoloscent kids pass through the phase of angst.
2. Feeling distressed he came to me with angst in his eyes.

Disillusionment

Rural angst, disillusionment worked for AAP

meaning: feeling of disappointment, disenchantment (मोह-भंग , मायूसी)

Examples:
1. We experience disillusionment and despair when someone we trust betray us.
2. After his business failure, disillusionment was profound.

To recant

State recants bias charges against judge.

meaning: to withdraw formally (वापस लेना, खण्डन करना)

Examples:
1. After too much pressure, the witness recanted his testimony.
2. A true follower will never recant his religious beliefs.