Vocab 3

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doctrines(belief,सिद्धान्त)
scapegoat(Someone who
is punished for the errors of others,बलि का बकरा)
inclinations(intrest,झुकाव)
ostensibly(clearly,प्रकट रूप
से) decrees(judicial order,अदालती आदेश)
strained(unnatural,अस्वाभाविक)
vaunted(showoff,शेखीबाज)
menace(threat,खतरा)
aftermath(result,परिणाम)
culminated(end,समाप्त)
loath(unwilling,अनिच्छुक)
in toto(entirely,पूर्णतः)
commuted(exchange,बदलना)
mitigating(lessen
seriousness,गंभीरता कम करने वाला)
conspiracy(unlawfulact,षडयंत्र)
hitherto(so far,अभी तक)
urged(forced,ज़ोर डालना)
triumph(victory,जीत)

[19:53, 8/4/2015] Rakesh~: 1. Recalcitrant – Someone who is unwilling to obey orders or are difficult to deal with
Ex – The danger is that recalcitrant local authorities will reject their responsibilities.

2. Wane – To become gradually weaker
Ex – While his interest in these sports began to wane, a passion for rugby developed.
Syno – Decrease, Diminish, Decline

3. Tepid – Something which lacks enthusiasm
Ex – The applause was tepid.
Syno – Apathetic, Half hearted, Lukewarm

4. Benign – Kind, Gentle, Harmless
Ex – They are normally a more benign audience.
Syno – Warm, Congenial, Amiable

5. Incendiary – Large fire attacks
Ex – Five incendiary devices were found in her house.
Syno – Combustible, Flammable, Explosive

6. Sage – Wise person
Ex – Kalam was famous for his sage advice to young students.

7. Accrue – Gradual increase in amount of money or interest over a period of time
Ex – If you don’t pay within 28 days, interest will accrue.
Syno – Accumulate, Collect, Gather

8. Stewardship – Responsibility
Syno – Administration, Care, Control, Governance

9. Encompass – To completely surround or cover
Ex – The map shows the rest of the Western region, encompassing 9 states.
Syno – Enclose, Ring, Encircle

10. Thy – Your (Old fashioned)
Ex – Honour thy father and thy mother.
[19:54, 8/4/2015] Rakesh~: list of
Important Organizations & its Headquarters –
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank –
Beijing, China
2. New Development Bank (BRICS
Development Bank) – Shanghai, China
3. Asian Development Bank – Manila,
Philippines
4. International Monetary Fund (IMF) –
Washington DC, US
5. World Bank – Washington DC, US
6. United Nations Organization (UN) – New
York, US
7. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) –
New York, US
8. United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA)
– New York, US
9. United Nations Conference on Trade &
Development (UNCTAD) – Geneva, Switzerland
10. World Health Organization (WHO) –
Geneva, Switzerland
11. World Economic Forum – Geneva,
Switzerland
12. International Labour Organisation –
Geneva, Switzerland
13. World Trade Organisation – Geneva,
Switzerland
14. World Meteorological Organisation –
Geneva, Switzerland
15. World Intellectual Property Organisation –
Geneva, Switzerland
16. International Committee of the Red Cross
– Geneva, Switzerland
17. United Nations Education Scientific &
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) – Paris,
France
18. Organisation for Economic Cooperation &
Development (OECD) – Paris, France
19. United Nations Industrial Development
Organisation (UNIDO) – Vienna, Austria
20. International Atomic Agency – Vienna,
Austria
21. Organisation of Petroleum Exporting
Countries (OPEC) – Vienna, Austria
22. Amnesty International – London, UK
23. International Maritime Organisation –
London, UK
24. Commonwealth of Nations – London, UK
25. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO)- Brussels, Belgium
26. South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC) – Kathmandu, Nepal
27. Association of South East Nations
(ASEAN) –Jakarta, Indonesia
28. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
– Singapore
29. International Cricket Council (ICC) –
Dubai, UAE
30 . Food & Agricultural Organisation (FAO) –
Rome, Italy
31. International Court of Justice – The
Hague, The Netherland
32. International Olympic Committee –
Lausanne, Switzerland
33. The Organization for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons (OPCW) – The Hague, The
Netherlands
34. The Fédération Internationale de Football
Association (FIFA)– Zurich, Switzerland
35. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) –
Avenue du Mont-Blanc, Gland, Vaud,
Switzerland
All The Best!