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1. climax
Answer: चरमोत्कर्ष, peak
2. indomitable
Answer: अजय, unassailable
3. vanquished
Answer: परास्त, defeat
4. stature
Answer: महत्ता, eminence
5. awry
Answer: गड़बड़, not right
6. reiterate
Answer: दोहराना, restate
7. belligerent
Answer: आक्रामक, aggressive
8. consolation
Answer: तसल्ली, solace
9. empathy
Answer: समानभु तू त, compassion
10. trot
Answer: मध्यम गतत, jogging
11. plummet
Answer: अचानक गगरना, plunge
12. orotund
Answer: ध्वन्यात्मक, sonorous
13. preached
Answer: धर्म उपदे श दे ना, sermonize
14. brimming
Answer: भरा, full capacity
15. vilify
Answer: अपमातनत, insult
16. diaphanous
Answer: पारदर्षक, transparent
17. modalities
Answer: तौर-तरीकों, procedures
18. hooliganism
Answer: गडुंु ागदी, rowdiness
19. comatose
Answer: मच्र्ू छित, unconscious
20. quintessential
Answer: सवोत्कृष्ट, exemplary
1. The school or college one

attends
Ans = Alma Mater
2. Lasting for a very short time
Ans = ephemeral
3. A solemn procession,
especially for a funeral
Ans = Cortege
pun (n) र्ब्द क्रीड़ा, word play
Syn: paronomasia, equivoque
Ant: authenticity, veracity
breached (v) उल्लुंघन करना, contravene
Syn: infringe, intrude
Ant: comply, obedience
anthropogenic (adj) मानवजतनत, man-made
Syn: artificial, unnatural
Ant: natural, genuine
overshoot (v) सीमा से ज़्यादा जाना, exceed
Syn : transcend, outrun
Ant : uphold, undershoot
credible (adj) ववश्वसनीय, trustworthy
Syn: reliable, viable
Ant: untrustworthy, unbelievable
optimistic (adj) आर्ावादी, hopeful
Syn: bullish, sanguine
Ant: pessimistic, gloomy
tardy (adj) ववलच्र्बब, belated
Syn: overdue, laggard
Ant: prompt, punctual
infructuous (adj) तनष्फल, unfruitful
Syn: jejune, unprofitable
Ant: productive, fruitful
gobbling (v) तनगलना, eat greedily
Syn: guzzle, gulp
Ant: gnaw, nibble
sparse (adj) कम, scanty
Syn: meagre, skimpy
Ant: abundant, plentiful
nit-picking (v) आलोचना करना, criticize
Syn: denounce, censure
Ant: eulogize, commend
parochial (adj) सीममत, bounded
Syn: provincial, limited
Ant: cosmopolitan, catholic
connoisseur (n) पारखी, expert
Syn: pundit, specialist
Ant: novice, amateur
dubious (adj) सुंददग्ध, doubtful
Syn: dicey, wavering
Ant: certain, definite
citadel (n) ककला, fortress
Syn: alcazar, acropolis
Ant: hovel, shanty
mortified (v) अपमातनत, humiliated
Syn: abash, degrade
Ant: laudable, meritorious
debauchery (n) भ्रष्टाचार, corruption
Syn: lechery, putrefaction
Ant: morality, honesty
prototype (n) मल ू रूप, original
Syn: pilot, specimen
Ant: spin-off, reduplication
forswear (v) र्पथपूवक ष त्यागना, relinquish
Syn: abjure, eschew
Ant: acknowledge, accept
trammel (v) रोकना, curb
Syn: forestall, clog
Ant: facilitate, encourage
1. A tough roe to hoe
Meaning = something that is difficult to
do or deal with
2. Grasping at straws
Meaning = an attempt to succeed
3. Last resort
Meaning = When there are no options
available
4. See about
Meaning = to take care
5. Rev up
Meaning = to become more active
The title of the United Nations’ latest report, Broken Record, is a clever pun. Not only does it suggest
that previous warnings of the consequences of rising greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are being
ignored but also that new ceilings are being breached. The annual emissions report, usually timed
close to the beginning of the climate talks, reiterates in sharper language that progress, since the Paris
Agreement (PA) of 2015, has been tardy. The stated goal was to keep temperatures from rising over
2°C, and ‘as far as possible’ below 1.5°C, of pre-industrial levels. In the last few years, much of the
consensus has been that we should be directing our efforts towards keeping it below 1.5°C. The Broken
Record report, however, suggests that accounting for all commitments made by countries, as per the
PA, to minimise their economies’ reliance on fossil fuel, temperatures would still result in an overshoot
of 2.5°C-2.9°C by the end of the century. To keep temperature below 2°C, emissions by 2030 must be
cut 28% and for 1.5°C, they need to be shaved by 42%. Despite many countries having promised to be
‘net zero,’ meaning no net carbon emissions, the report does not think these promises are ‘credible’
and even in the most optimistic scenarios, the likelihood of keeping emissions below 1.5°C are 14%.
However, it is not as if the PA has been infructuous. GHG emissions in 2030 based on policies in place
were projected to increase by 16% at the time of the adoption of the PA. Today, the projected increase
is 3%. To keep temperatures below 1.5°C, annual emissions must reduce every year, until 2030, by
8.7%. What the report says is that the world collectively emitted 57.4 billion tonnes in 2022, an
increase of 1.2% over 2021. The pandemic saw 4.7% drop in emissions but the projections for 2023
suggest that the globe is nearly back to pre-pandemic emission levels. The consequences of the globe’s
tardiness are writ large. As of October this year, 86 days were recorded with temperatures over 1.5°C
above pre-industrial levels. September was the hottest recorded month ever, with global average
temperatures 1.8°C above pre-industrial levels. In terms of solutions, the report repeats sage advice
that has been offered for years: the richest countries and those historically responsible for gobbling
sparse atmospheric capacity for carbon must commit to greater and faster reductions. While legalese
and nit-picking have been characteristic of climate summits, precious little time remains for the world
to get its act together.
Accountability is a fundamental aspect of life that shapes our personality, values, and sense of responsibility.
It refers to the willingness to take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and consequences. Accountability
is an essential quality that helps individuals become more reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. It also
enables individuals to learn from their mistakes, make amends, and grow as individuals. In essence,
accountability is essential to personal growth and development. When we are accountable for our actions,
we take ownership of our mistakes, and we are willing to face the consequences of our choices. This enables
us to learn from our experiences and develop a greater sense of self-awareness. It also helps us to build
stronger relationships with others based on trust, honesty, and respect. Accountability can also help us to
overcome obstacles, as we are better able to identify our strengths and weaknesses and work towards
achieving our goals . Accountability helps individuals develop a sense of responsibility towards others and
the wider community. It teaches us to be mindful of how our actions affect those around us and to make
decisions for the welfare of others. This fosters a sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding, which
are essential qualities for building strong relationships and creating a harmonious society.
Furthermore, accountability promotes transparency and honesty in all aspects of life. It encourages
individuals to be truthful in their interactions with others, to communicate openly, and to act with integrity.
This helps to establish a culture of trust and respect, which is essential for creating healthy relationships and
fostering a positive work environment . Sometimes people avoid accountability because they fear the
consequences of their actions or they feel ashamed or embarrassed. However, avoiding accountability can
have serious negative consequences for an individual's personality and relationships. It can erode trust,
_______ (I)_______ credibility, and damage the reputation of the individual. It can also lead to feelings of
guilt and self-doubt, which can harm an individual's self-esteem and confidence. Ultimately, avoiding
accountability can create a culture of blame-shifting and finger-pointing, which is detrimental to personal
growth and development. Therefore, it is important for individuals to take ownership of their actions and
decisions, and to be willing to face the consequences of their choices. This helps individuals to learn from
their mistakes, grow as individuals, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and responsibility.
1. How does accountability negatively impact an individual's self-esteem and confidence?
1. It can damage the reputation of the individual and also leads to the feelings of guilt
and self doubt.
2. When someone takes ownership of their mistakes and shortcomings, they lack the
ability to learn and improve.
3. They start to pay attention on the personal growth.
4. If someone constantly blames others for their failures, it can reinforce their self-
esteem and confidence.
5. All of these
2. How can individuals develop a greater sense of self-awareness through accountability?
1. Through taking ownership of the actions and decisions and willing to face the
consequences.
2. When individuals don’t experience failures or setbacks and avoid opportunities for
growth.
3. By Setting clear expectations but not being accountable for meeting them.
4. Take time to reflect on the actions and identify areas where no improvement is
needed.
5. None of these
3. What role does accountability play in building trust and respect in relationships?
1. When someone is taking accountability for the actions, and ready to bear
consequences of their choices then it helps in building strong relationships.
2. A sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding, which are essential qualities for
building strong relationships is being built.
3. Taking ownership of one's mistakes and being accountable for the actions can help
build mutual respect and understanding in the relationship.
4. All of these
5. Only (b) and (c)
4. Why do some people avoid being accountable for their actions?
1. Some people may avoid being accountable for their actions because they fear the
consequences that may result from admitting fault.
2. Some people avoid being accountable for their actions due to a desire to take
responsibility, protect their ego, or maintain a sense of control.
3. Individuals may feel ashamed or embarrassed when held accountable.
4. Only (a) and (c)
5. All of these
5. How can accountability help individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals?
1. When individuals are not accountable, they are even more likely to reflect on their
actions and identify areas for improvement.
2. Accountability can help individuals in realizing the strengths and weaknesses.
3. When individuals are accountable, they feel a lesser sense of commitment to their
goals which helps them stay focused and motivated.
4. Only (b) and (c)
5. Only (a) and (c)
6. Which of the following words can fit into the blank (I) given in the passage?
1. complement
2. supplement
3. confidence
4. augment
5. underline
7. Which of the following words most closely represents the antonym of the highlighted
word “essential”?
1. obligatory
2. requisite
3. imperative
4. redundant
5. paramount
8. Choose the word from the following options which is similar in meaning to the
highlighted word “fosters” in accordance with its meaning in the given text.
1. forsakes
2. abandons
3. nurtures
4. discards
5. vacates
Ques:
Write a letter to your old teacher to thank

him/her for making you a good human being.
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Answer: चरमोत्कर्ष, peak

Answer: अजय, unassailable

Answer: परास्त, defeat

Answer: महत्ता, eminence

Answer: गड़बड़, not right

Answer: दोहराना, restate

Answer: आक्रामक, aggressive

Answer: तसल्ली, solace

Answer: समानभु तू त, compassion

Answer: मध्यम गतत, jogging

Answer: अचानक गगरना, plunge

Answer: ध्वन्यात्मक, sonorous

Answer: धर्म उपदे श दे ना, sermonize

Answer: भरा, full capacity

Answer: अपमातनत, insult

Answer: पारदर्षक, transparent

Answer: तौर-तरीकों, procedures

Answer: गडुंु ागदी, rowdiness

Answer: मच्र्ू छित, unconscious

Answer: सवोत्कृष्ट, exemplary

1. The school or college one

Ans = Alma Mater

2. Lasting for a very short time

Write a letter to your old teacher to thank

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