Learn MDCAT Vocabulary with Nearpeer - Day 10

Written By Saeeda Maryam Dec 8, 2023
LET'S LEARN 3 WORDS OF VOCABULARY
DAINTY
1. Background or Prior Knowledge:
- Background:
- "Dainty" is an adjective used to describe something delicately small, elegant, and often pleasing to the taste or senses. It can refer to both physical objects and actions.
2. Morphology, Syntax, Phonics, Knowledge of Word Relationships:
- Morphology:
- The word "dainty" has a simple structure and is not composed of multiple morphemes.
- Syntax:
- As an adjective, "dainty" is used to modify nouns, indicating that the noun possesses the quality of being delicately small or elegant.
- Phonics:
- Pronounced as "dayn-tee," with emphasis on the first syllable.
- Word Relationships:
- Related terms include delicate, exquisite, charming, tasteful, and elegant.
3. Urdu Meaning and Example Sentence:
- Urdu Meaning:
- خوشبو گہرا، نازک، حسین
- Example Sentence:
- "اس کچھ خوشبو گہرے اور نازک کھانے نے ہمارے دلوں کو خوبصورتی کا حسین منظر فراہم کیا."
- (Translation: "The aroma of that delicately prepared and tasty food provided our hearts with a beautiful and pleasing sight.")
4. Synonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Exquisite (عمدہ)
- Charming (دلفریب)
- Elegant (شائستہ)
- Graceful (خوش اخلاق)
- Refined (خوش خلق)
- Alluring (بھتکانے والا)
- Winsome (خوشنما)
- Appealing (پسندیدہ)
- Pleasant (خوشگوار)
- Gracious (شائستہ)
- Sophisticated (پرفیکٹ)
- Ethereal (خوشبو دار)
- Ravishing (دلفریب)
- Enchanting (دلفریب)
- Fine (خوبصورت)
5. Antonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Unattractive (ناخوشگوار)
- Clumsy (بے ڈھنگا)
- Ordinary (عام)
- Ungainly (بے ڈھنگا)
- Ungraceful (بے ڈھنگا)
- Coarse (خردال)
- Awkward (بے ڈھنگا)
- Unrefined (بے ڈھنگا)
- Plain (سادہ)
- Homely (عام)
- Unpolished (کچا)
- Dull (کھمبا)
- Bland (بے ذائقہ)
- Unappealing (ناپسندیدہ)
- Lackluster (بے جذبہ)
DELEGATE
1. Background or Prior Knowledge:
- Background:
- "Delegate" can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a person designated to represent others or a representative at a conference or event. As a verb, it means to entrust a task or responsibility to someone else.
2. Morphology, Syntax, Phonics, Knowledge of Word Relationships:
- Morphology:
- The word "delegate" has a simple structure and is not composed of multiple morphemes.
- Syntax:
- As a noun, "delegate" is used to refer to a person, and as a verb, it is used to indicate the action of assigning tasks or responsibilities.
- Phonics:
- Pronounced as "DEL-uh-get" when used as a noun and "DEL-uh-gayt" when used as a verb.
- Word Relationships:
- Related terms include representative, envoy, assign, entrust, and deputation.
3. Urdu Meaning and Example Sentence:
- Urdu Meaning:
- وکیل، وفدی، انتخاب کرنا، ذمہ داری سونپنا
- Example Sentence:
- "انہوں نے اپنے ملازم کو کمپنی کے نام پر ایک مہم کو دے کر وفدی کا کردیا."
- (Translation: "They assigned their employee to represent the company by delegating a project in their name.")
4. Synonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Representative (نمائندہ)
- Envoy (وفدی)
- Proxy (مندوب)
- Agent (ایجنٹ)
- Ambassador (سفیر)
- Assignee (منتخب)
- Spokesperson (متكلم)
- Commissioner (کمیشنر)
- Trustee (عہدی)
- Emissary (وفدی)
- Proxy (مندوب)
- Surrogate (نائب)
- Plenipotentiary (وفدی)
- Delegatee (وفدی)
- Representant (نمائندہ)
5. Antonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Principal (اصل)
- Superior (اعلی)
- Master (ماسٹر)
- Owner (مالک)
- Manager (مینیجر)
- Authority (اختیار)
- Head (سربراہ)
- Leader (رہنما)
- Chief (چیف)
- Individual (فرد)
- Autocrat (خود مختار)
- Monarch (شاہ)
- Commander (قائد)
- Governor (گورنر)
- Ruler (حکمران)
DESPISED
1. Background or Prior Knowledge:
- Background:
- "Despised" is the past participle form of the verb "despise." To despise means to feel contempt or a deep dislike for someone or something.
2. Morphology, Syntax, Phonics, Knowledge of Word Relationships:
- Morphology:
- "Despised" is formed by adding the past participle suffix "-ed" to the base word "despise."
- Syntax:
- In syntax, "despised" is used as a verb, indicating that someone has experienced or is experiencing the emotion of strong dislike or contempt.
- Phonics:
- Pronounced as "di-spahyzd," with emphasis on the second syllable.
- Word Relationships:
- Related terms include loathe, detest, scorn, disdain, and dislike.
3. Urdu Meaning and Example Sentence:
- Urdu Meaning:
- نفرت کرنا، گھناوٹ کرنا
- Example Sentence:
- "وہ اپنی جھلکوں کی بنا پر مجبوراً اور بڑھتی ہوئی تنازعے میں شامل ہونے کا عہد کر چکا تھا، جس کی بنا پر اُسے لوگوں نے نفرت کیا."
- (Translation: "Due to his alliance with the rival factions based on his political interests, he was despised by people.")
4. Synonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Abhorred (نفرت کرنا)
- Detested (نفرت کرنا)
- Scorned (حقارت کرنا)
- Disdained (اہم ہونا)
- Loathed (نفرت کرنا)
- Abominated (نفرت کرنا)
- Reviled (ملامت کرنا)
- Execrated (لعنت بھیجنا)
- Spurned (نفرت کرنا)
- Recoiled from (پسماندہ ہونا)
- Repudiated (ترک کرنا)
- Abominated (نفرت کرنا)
- Hated (نفرت کرنا)
- Abhorred (نفرت کرنا)
- Contemned (حقارت کرنا)
5. Antonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Admired (تعریف کرنا)
- Esteemed (قدر کرنا)
- Respected (احترام کرنا)
- Cherished (قدر کیا گیا)
- Valued (قدر کرنا)
- Praised (ستایا گیا)
- Honored (عزت دی گئی)
- Loved (پسند کیا گیا)
- Adored (عشق کرنا)
- Treasured (قدر کی گئی)
- Held in high regard (اعلی مقام پر رکھا)
- Respected (احترام کرنا)
- Commended (تعریف کرنا)
- Celebrated (شاندار ہونا)
- Approved of (منظور کیا گیا)

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