Learn MDCAT Vocabulary with Nearpeer - Day 8

Written By Saeeda Maryam Dec 5, 2023
LET'S LEARN 3 WORDS OF VOCABULARY DAY 8

Background or Prior Knowledge:
- Background:
- "Confront" is a verb that means to face or deal with a challenging situation or person directly. It often involves addressing a problem or difficulty head-on.
Morphology, Syntax, Phonics, Knowledge of Word Relationships:
- Morphology:
- The word "confront" is formed from the prefix "con-" meaning with or together, and the root "front," which relates to facing or dealing with.
- Syntax:
- In syntax, "confront" is used to describe the action of facing something, whether it's a problem, person, or situation, often with the intention of resolving or addressing it.
- Phonics:
- Pronounced as "kuhn-front," with emphasis on the first syllable.
- Word Relationships:
- Related terms include face, tackle, address, deal with, and challenge.
Urdu Meaning and Example Sentence:
- Urdu Meaning:
- مقابلہ کرنا، سامنا کرنا
- Example Sentence:
- "مینجر نے کرنسی چوروں سے مقابلہ کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا اور پولیس کو بلایا."
- (Translation: "The manager decided to confront the currency thieves and called the police.")
Synonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Face (مقابلہ کرنا)
- Tackle (مقابلہ کرنا)
- Challenge (چیلنج کرنا)
- Encounter (ملاقات ہونا)
- Confrontation (مقابلہ)
- Combat (جدوجہد کرنا)
- Oppose (مخالفت کرنا)
- Engage (مشغول ہونا)
- Deal with (نپٹانا)
- Contend (جدوجہد کرنا)
- Front (سامنا کرنا)
- Defy (مقابلہ کرنا)
- Confrontation (مقابلہ)
- Brave (بہادری سے مقابلہ کرنا)
- Opposition (مخالفت)
Antonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Avoid (اجتناب کرنا)
- Evade (بچنا)
- Sidestep (بچنا)
- Ignore (نظر انداز کرنا)
- Bypass (چھوڑنا)
- Shun (پرہیز کرنا)
- Neglect (غفلت کرنا)
- Overlook (نظر انداز کرنا)
- Dodge (بچنا)
- Retreat (پیچھے ہٹنا)
- Surrender (ہار ماننا)
- Yield (ہار ماننا)
- Flee (فرار کرنا)
- Withdraw (واپسی کرنا)
- Submit (سپرد کرنا)

Background or Prior Knowledge:
- Background:
- "Compelled" is the past tense of the verb "compel." To compel means to force or oblige someone to do something, often through coercion or necessity.
Morphology, Syntax, Phonics, Knowledge of Word Relationships:
- Morphology:
- "Compelled" is formed by adding the past tense suffix "-ed" to the base word "compel."
- Syntax:
- In syntax, "compelled" is used to describe a state where someone was forced or driven to take a particular action.
- Phonics:
- Pronounced as "kəm-peld," with emphasis on the first syllable.
- Word Relationships:
- Related terms include force, drive, oblige, necessitate, and coerce.
Urdu Meaning and Example Sentence:
- Urdu Meaning:
- مجبور کرنا، زبردستی کرنا
- Example Sentence:
- "حکومت نے نیا قانون منظور کرنے پر افراد کو ٹیکس دینے کے لئے مجبور کیا."
- (Translation: "The government compelled individuals to pay taxes upon the approval of the new law.")
Synonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Coerce (زبردستی کرنا)
- Force (زبردستی کرنا)
- Oblige (مجبور کرنا)
- Drive (زبردستی کرنا)
- Necessitate (ضرورت ہونا)
- Constrain (مجبور کرنا)
- Impel (زبردستی کرنا)
- Press (دباؤ ڈالنا)
- Urge (جذبہ دینا)
- Mandate (حکم)
- Enforce (نافذ کرنا)
- Catalyze (تحریک دینا)
- Sway (متاثر کرنا)
- Induce (مجبور کرنا)
- Prompt (ترغیب دینا)
Antonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Allow (اجازت دینا)
- Permit (اجازت دینا)
- Enable (مختار بنانا)
- Facilitate (آسانی دینا)
- Free (آزاد کرنا)
- Liberate (آزاد کرنا)
- Empower (مختار بنانا)
- Encourage (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا)
- Release (رہا کرنا)
- Authorize (اجازت دینا)
- Assist (مدد کرنا)
- Support (حمایت کرنا)
- Promote (فروغ دینا)
- Favor (فضل کرنا)
- Grant (عطیہ دینا)
1. Background or Prior Knowledge:
- Background:
- "Captivating" is an adjective used to describe something that is highly attractive, fascinating, or capable of capturing one's attention and interest.
2. Morphology, Syntax, Phonics, Knowledge of Word Relationships:
- Morphology:
- The word "captivating" is formed by adding the suffix "-ating" to the base word "captivate."
- Syntax:
- In syntax, "captivating" is used to modify nouns, indicating that the noun possesses the quality of being highly attractive or interesting.
- Phonics:
- Pronounced as "kap-tuh-vey-ting," with emphasis on the second syllable.
- Word Relationships:
- Related terms include enchanting, enthralling, alluring, mesmerizing, and spellbinding.
Urdu Meaning and Example Sentence:
- Urdu Meaning:
- دلفریب، متاثر کن، دل بہلانے والا
- Example Sentence:
- "وہ اپنی قصہ گوئی سے ہر سنگ کو دلفریب اور متاثر کن بنا دیتا ہے."
- (Translation: "He turns every stone into something captivating and enchanting with his storytelling.")
Synonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Enchanting (دلفریب)
- Alluring (بھتکانے والا)
- Entrancing (دلفریب)
- Mesmerizing (دل بہلانے والا)
- Spellbinding (متاثر کن)
- Fascinating (دلفریب)
- Irresistible (ناقابل مزاق)
- Riveting (متاثر کن)
- Seductive (بھتکانے والا)
- Compelling (متاثر کن)
- Bewitching (جادوئی)
- Engrossing (متاثر کن)
- Attractive (کشش آور)
- Captivation (دلفریبی)
- Absorbing (متاثر کن)
Antonyms with Urdu Meanings:
- Repellent (دفع کن)
- Unattractive (غیر کشش آور)
- Dull (کھمبا)
- Boring (بور کن)
- Repulsive (ناپسند)
- Uninteresting (غیر دلفریب)
- Tedious (تھکا دینے والا)
- Unimpressive (غیر موقر)
- Tiresome (تھکا دینے والا)
- Monotonous (کھمبا)
- Lifeless (بے جان)
- Stale (بسیتارہ)
- Lackluster (بے جذبہ)
- Unstimulating (غیر تحریک انگیز)
- Ordinary (عام)

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