Brief Summary
Namaste everyone! This is Prashant Solanki, and he is welcoming you to Rankers Gurukul. He is starting a new vocabulary series, "Rankers Vocab 3.2," which will be even better than the previous one. The classes will be held every day at 8:00 AM, from Monday to Saturday, covering synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, one-word substitutions, confusing words, homonyms, and homophones. Remember, "टूटे जो शमशीर तो शमशीर बदल दो, और वक़्त से लड़कर अपनी तक़दीर बदल दो।"
- New vocab series: Rankers Vocab 3.2
- Classes: Monday to Saturday at 8:00 AM
- Topics: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, etc.
Introduction
Prashant Solanki welcomes everyone to Rankers Gurukul and announces the start of a new vocabulary series called "Rankers Vocab 3.2". This series aims to be the best vocabulary resource available. The classes will be held at 8:00 AM every day, from Monday to Saturday.
Class Schedule and Motivation
The vocabulary classes will be held from Monday to Saturday without any breaks. Monday will focus on synonyms and antonyms, Tuesday on idioms and phrases, Wednesday again on synonyms and antonyms, Thursday on one-word substitutions, Friday on synonyms and antonyms, and Saturday on confusing words (homonyms and homophones). He shares a motivational shayari: "Toote jo shamshir toh shamshir badal do, waqt se ladkar apni taqdeer badal do."
Word 1: Abdiate
The first word is "abdicate," which means to give up a position, especially a throne or high office. It's a verb. King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne in 1936. To remember it, use the trick: "Ab dictator abdicate karega," meaning the dictator will now leave his position.
Synonyms for Abdicate
The synonyms for abdicate include relinquish, abjure, renounce, resign, and forsake. Relinquish means to give up something. Abjure means to renounce a belief. Renounce means to give up a position or belief, and it can be remembered by the trick "re-announce," meaning you have to announce again that you are leaving. Resign is a straightforward word for leaving a position. Forsake can be remembered by the phrase "For the sake of God, don't leave me." Abandon and desert are also mentioned as words with similar meanings, especially when leaving someone without support.
Near Same Meanings for Abdicate
Words with near same meanings include cede, surrender, devotion, divest and depose. Cede means to give up land or territory. Surrender means to give up in a conflict. Devotion (noun form of devolve) means giving up a title or position. Divest means to remove clothing or possessions. Depose means to remove someone from a position of power.
Antonyms for Abdicate
The antonyms for abdicate are crowned, accept, and claim. Crowned means to put a crown on someone, indicating they are taking a position of power. Accept means to receive or take on something. Claim means to assert your right to something.
Review of Synonyms
A quick review of the synonyms of abdicate is done with complete meanings.
Word 2: Affable
The next word is "affable," which means friendly and easy to talk to. It's an adjective. Remember it with the trick: "Affair ke able," meaning someone who is good to have an affair with is affable.
Synonyms for Affable
Synonyms for affable include amicable, amiable, convivial, congenial, and avuncular. Amicable can be remembered as "a-myke-able," meaning someone who is not worth sending to their mother's home (myka) is amicable. Amiable is similar to amicable. Convivial is someone who enjoys living together. Congenial can be remembered as someone like Genelia D'Souza, who is friendly and pleasant. Avuncular means like an uncle, who is usually friendly and kind.
Near Same Meanings for Affable
Near same meanings include empty, rapport, harmony, camaraderie, fraternity, and hospitable. Empty is like Amity University, which is very accommodating. Rapport means friendly relations. Harmony means a state of peaceful agreement. Camaraderie means good relations, like having a camera and diary to capture good times. Fraternity means brotherhood. Hospitable means being welcoming to guests, like a hospital that takes good care of patients.
Antonyms for Affable
Antonyms for affable include unfriendly, antisocial, and ungracious.
Detailed Review of Affable Synonyms
A detailed review of the synonyms of affable is done with complete meanings.
Grammar Batch Announcement
Announcement of Grammar batch for students who want to learn grammar.
Word 3: Assiduous
The next word is "assiduous," which means showing hard work and attention to detail. It's an adjective. Remember it as "ass-iduous," like someone working hard like an ass (donkey).
Synonyms for Assiduous
Synonyms for assiduous include diligent, laborious, industrious, painstaking, persevering, and sedulous. Diligent can be remembered as "Delhi ke gent," meaning the gents in Delhi are hardworking. Laborious means involving much hard work. Industrious means hardworking in industry. Painstaking means taking pain to do work. Persevering means continuing despite difficulties. Sedulous can be remembered as needing to be "seduce" someone, which requires a lot of effort.
Near Same Meanings for Assiduous
Near same meanings include recalcitrant, obstinate, obdurate, adamant, and stubborn. Recalcitrant means resistant to authority, remembered as needing "re-calcium" to keep working. Obstinate means stubborn, remembered as having an "obsession." Obdurate also means stubborn, with a long-lasting "obsession" (ob-durable). Adamant means unyielding, remembered as "adaa hua aadmi" (a man who is stuck). Stubborn is straightforward.
Antonyms for Assiduous
Antonyms for assiduous include lethargic, lazy, indifferent, and indolent.
Detailed Review of Assiduous Synonyms
A detailed review of the synonyms of assiduous is done with complete meanings.
Quiz Time
A quiz is conducted with questions related to the words taught in the class.
Telegram Channels and Book Information
Information about Telegram channels (Rankers Gurukul Official and Vocab Wonders by Prashant Sir) and vocabulary book (Vocab Sanjeevani) is shared.
