Learn English Vocabulary From News Papers - August 1 2017 (Day 2)

Learn English Vocabulary From News Papers - August 1 2017

 Day 2

The Times Of India

Intrude

PLA intruded into Chamoli 3 days ahead of Dovals China visit

meaning: to go into a place or situation in which you are not wanted or not expected to be (बलपूर्वक घुस जाना,  दखल देना)

Examples:
1. Reporters unnecessarily intrude into celebrities' private life.
2. I was bit worried for her, but I didn't want to intrude.





Braid

Mystery chopping of braids stumps Chhawla.

meaning: threads of silk, cotton or hair interlaced together. (चोटी,  वेणी)


Examples:
1. She usually wears her hair in two braids.
2. This beautician is famous for intricate braid designs.


To slam

NGT slams govt for failing to stop use of plastic

meaning: To criticize severely, to strike hard, to shut with noise. (कटु आलोचना करना)

Examples:

1. The opposition slammed the government for cutting health budget.
2. In a fit of anger, he slammed the door.

The Hindustan Times

To summon

Court summons Ola, Uber for charging excess fare

Meaning: order by the court to appear, to issue a call to convene (समन करना, बुला भेंजना)

Examples:
1. The department is authorized to conduct an inquiry and summon any person as witness to the inquiry.
2. Mohan was summoned to appear in the court.


Maestro

Dhrupad tradition maestro dies at 78

meaning: a distinguished performer in classical music or other art. (कलाकार,  संगीतज्ञ,  उस्ताद )

Examples:
1. Maestro Ravishankar left his audience speechless.
2. Swiss maestro Roger Federer is through to his 21st consecutive grand slam semi-final.