Vocab Pro Fixed Preposition
Vocab Pro Fixed Preposition
Vocab Pro Fixed Preposition
Part - A
Collection of fixed preposition based on meaning.
'FROM' tax increase.
Prevent :- Exclude :-
The police tried to prevent him from running away. Women are still excluded from the club.
Refrain :- 'OF'
Please refrain from talking during the lecture. Abreast :-
Prohibit :- I like to keep abreast of current affairs daily.
Heavy vehicles are prohibited from entering the Apprise :-
city before 11pm. The parents were apprised of their son’s injuries.
Abstain :- Assure :-
He took a vow to abstain from alcohol. The union assured the new owners of the workers'
Deter :- loyalty to the company.
High prices are deterring many young people from Certain :-
buying houses. He was quite certain about/of his attacker's
Debar :- identity.
He was debarred from the club for his Cognizant :-
unacceptable behaviour. We should be cognizant of the fact that every
Desist (v) - complaint is not a justified complaint.
The document from the court orders the magazine Conscious :-
to desist from publishing false stories about the Eventually he became conscious of the fact that
actor. his friends were making fun of him.
Stop :- Hopeful (of doing sth) :-
They've put the barriers up to stop people from His audition went well and he's fairly hopeful of
getting through. getting the part.
Protect :- Inform (of /about) :-
It's important to protect your skin from the The school promised to keep parents informed of/
harmful rays of the sun. about the situation.
'FROM' Mindful :-
Absolve :- Mindful of the poor road conditions, Sonali
reduced her speed to 30 mph.
The report absolved her from/of the blame for
Observant :-
the accident.
He was acutely observant of the poverty around
Exonerate :-
him.
The report exonerated the crew from the
Sure (of /about) :-
responsibility for the collision.
We arrive early to be sure of getting a good seat.
Emancipate :-
'OF'
They felt that they had been emancipated from
Bereft :-
their father’s control.
He was bereft of hope when he got fired from his
Discharge :-
He was discharged from the hospital after job.
treatment Deprive :-
Dismiss :- He claimed that he had been deprived of his
He has been dismissed from his job for freedom/rights.
incompetence. Devoid :-
Liberate :- He seems to be devoid of any feeling for his ex
They said they would send the troops to liberate girlfriend.
the people from the dictator. Divest :-
Release :- Owing to her careless behaviour,she was divested
He was released from prison after serving a five- of her responsibilities.
year sentence. Destitute :-
Exculpate :- She seems destitute of ordinary human feelings.
He exculpate himself from all the charges. Empty :-
Exempt :- Our newly bought house is empty of furniture.
Small businesses have been exempted from the
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Lack:- Swamped:-
His answer demonstrated an absolute lack of After the severe storms, insurance companies are
understanding of the question. expecting to be swamped with claims.
Short:- Inundated:-
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. Fans inundated the radio station with calls.
Void:- Brimmed:-
The sky was void of stars yesterday. Her eyes brimmed with tears when she heard that
Deficiency:- he was alive.
There is a deficiency of vitamin b12 in your body. Teeming:-
Shortage:- The mall was teeming with shoppers yesterday.
There is no shortage of books in our library for a 'TO'
diligent student. Equivalent:-
Paucity:- One mile is equivalent to about 1.6 kilometers.
There is a paucity of medicines in most of the Equal:-
government hospitals.
She received a bonus of 12000 Rs which is equal
Despoil:-
to 40% of her salary.
The thief despoiled the old man of his belongings.
Akin:-
Rob:-
They robbed the company of $2 million. For Shruti the death of her beloved dog was akin
Strip:- to the death of a dear relative.
The corrupt IAS officer has been completely Likeness:-
stripped of power. Rajni bears a strong likeness to her father.
Dearth:- Similar:-
Human Resources managers complain that there I bought some new shoes which are very similar
is a dearth of talented candidates. to a pair I had before.
'WITH' Homologous:-
Loaded:- Because of advances in medical technology,
They loaded the lorry with potatoes. Mohan’s artificial leg is almost homologous to his
Overwhelmed:-
natural limb.
They were overwhelmed with grief when their
Analogous:-
baby died.
Replete:- Since my teacher is analogous to my mother, I have
The harbor was replete with boats. accidentally called her, “mom.”
Beset:- Tantamount:-
With the amount of traffic nowadays, even a trip Her refusal to answer was tantamount to an
across town is beset with dangers. admission of guilt.
Filled:-
Identical:-
I filled the bucket with water.
Infested:- These tests are identical to those carried out last
When we first moved in, the apartment was year.
infested with cockroaches. Close:-
Thronged:- Your performance is pretty close to the national
The streets were thronged with tourists on the record.
new year eve. Corresponding:-
Crowded:- What we required you to do is corresponding to
The room was crowded with small pieces of the contract.
furniture, cupboards, and little tables.
Allied (with/to):-
Congested:-
The city streets were congested with vehicles. It takes a lot of enthusiasm, allied with/to a love
Endowed:- of children, to make a good teacher.
Dr. Kalam was endowed with great wisdom. Related:-
Burdened:- Because diabetes is a disease related to obesity,
I don't want to burden you with my problems. losing weight can help you avoid insulin issues.
Occupied:- 'TO'
Had he taken dinner, or had he been too occupied Harmful.:-
with taking care of her? These chemicals are known to be harmful to
Gifted:- people with asthma.
Nora fatehi is gifted with a charming smile. Injurious:-
Deluged:-
Too much alcohol is injurious to your health.
Our office was deluged with applications as soon
as we posted a job vacany. Pernicious:-
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Pollution of the water supply reached a level Committed :-
pernicious to the health of the population. We are committed to this noble cause.
Baneful:- Devoted :-
If not cooked properly, this vegetable can be The scientist has devoted himself to his research,
baneful to humans. and rarely comes out of his lab.
Detrimental:- Faithful :-
Their decision could be detrimental to the future He was faithful to his wife throughout their 30-
of the company. year marriage.
Threat:- Loyal :-
Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other Training programmes encourage workers to
road users. remain loyal to their employers.
Menace:- Dutiful :-
That boy is a menace to himself and his friends. She was chiding her son for not being dutiful to
Inimical:- her.
Excessive managerial control is inimical to Dedicated :-
creativity. The Green Party is dedicated to protecting the
Hazardous:- environment.
Certain pesticides should be banned since they 'TO'
are hazardous to the environment. Prone :-
'TO' Fast bowlers are prone to injuries.
Beneficial:- Susceptible :-
A change of place will be beneficial to his health. Owing to his high obesity level, He is Susceptible
Favorable:- to many diseases.
The terms of the agreement were favourable to vulnerable :-
both the parties. People with low immunity are vulnerable to covid-
Essential (for/to):- 19 .
Water is essential for/to all living beings. liable :-
Conducive:- You are more liable to injuries if you Exercise
Black soil is conducive to growing cotton. irregularly.
Profitable:- Sensitive :-
The deal was profitable to all of us. Her reply shows that she is very sensitive to
Advantageous:- criticism.
The lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to Allergic :-
middle class families. Radhika is allergic to most animals, so she isn’t
'TO' able to breathe well around dogs or cats
Assent:- Immune :-
Once the directors give their assent to the Most people who've had chickenpox once are
proposal we can begin. immune to it for the rest of their lives.
Consent:- 'TO'
My aunt never got married because her father Preface :-
wouldn't consent to her marriage. We're hoping these talks could be a preface to
Accede:- peace.
The government acceded to the demands of the Prelude :-
farmers. The changes are seen as a prelude to wide-ranging
Amenable:- reforms
She might be more amenable to the idea if you Prologue :-
explained how much money it would save. A series of internal struggles was the prologue to
Accord:- full-scale civil war.
Our society accords great importance to the Introduction :-
family. Can you write a brief introduction to this article?
Agree:- 'TO'
Do you think he will agree to their proposal? Appropriate (to/for) :-
'TO' The book was written in a style appropriate to the
True:- age of the children.
She has vowed to remain true to the president Apposite :-
whatever happens. Her remarks are extremely apposite to the present
Obedient:- discussion.
Citizens during ancient history were required to Applicable :-
be obedient to the king. This part of the law is only applicable to companies
employing more than five people.
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Relevant :- my colleagues.
What you are saying is not relevant to our Appalled :-
problem. I am absolutely appalled at the state of these
Pertinent :- government hospitals.
This chapter is pertinent to the post 1857 revolt Alarmed :-
period. She was a bit alarmed at the idea of travelling
Belong :- alone.
Does this book belong to you or to Sarah? Enraged :-
Appertain :- She was enraged at his stupidity.
These figures appertain to last year’s sale. Dismayed :-
Germane :- He was dismayed at the change in his old friend’s
Her remarks could not have been more germane behaviour.
to the discussion.
Pertaining :- 'AT'
I need some information pertaining to adoption Chuckle :-
laws. He chuckled at the thought of the two of them
Linked :- stuck in the snow.
The use of CFCs is linked to the depletion of the Cackle :-
ozone layer. He cackled wildly at the thought.
'TO' Giggle :-
Accustomed :- All the girls giggled at jokes that the teacher
The wealthy woman wasn’t accustomed to cracked.
preparing her own food. Guffaw :-
Adapt :- The man guffawed at her remarks.
Kurt had to adapt to cooking and cleaning for Grin :-
himself when his marriage crumbled. He grinned at me from the doorway.
Adjusted :- Jeer :-
After a while her eyes adjusted to the dark. Striking workers jeered at those who crossed the
Acclimatized :- picket line.
We haven’t got acclimatized to village life yet. Laugh :-
Habituated :- The children were laughing at the cartoons.
We all become habituated to waking up early Smile :-
when we were there. When he smiled at me I knew everything was all
Inured :- right.
The prisoners quickly became inured to the harsh Smirk :-
conditions. I don't like the way he winks and smirks at me
Used :- whenever he sees me.
We were used to a cold climate, so the weather Snicker :-
didn’t bother us. Stop snickering at that rude joke and get back to
Addicted :- your class room.
By the age of 14 he was addicted to heroin. Snigger :-
'AT' They spent half the time sniggering at the clothes
Amazed :- people were wearing.
She was amazed at how calmly the man behaved Sneer :-
after the accident. She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because
Astonished :- they're not expensive.
The doctors were astonished at the speed of her Scoff :-
recovery. The critics scoffed at his paintings.
Astounded :- Chortle :-
She looked astounded at the news of her topping She chortled with glee at the news.
the exam. Beam :-
Aghast :- The child beamed at his teacher as he received
Workers and union officials were aghast at the the award.
layoffs. 'AT'
Surprised :- Glare :-
We were very surprised at her strange behaviour. She glared angrily at everyone and stormed out
Shocked :- of the room.
She was shocked at the language they used. Glance :-
Staggered :- I only had time to glance at my emails.
I was staggered at level of incompetence among Gape :-
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They stood gaping at the pig in the kitchen.
Gawk :-
Don’t stand there gawking at her, give her a hand.
Gaze :-
Anjli gazed admiringly at Rahul as he spoke.
Glower :-
There's no point glowering at me like that - you
know the rules.
Frown :-
She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.
Scowl :-
The boy scowled at her and reluctantly followed
her back into school.
Stare :-
Don't stare at people like that, it's rude.
Look :-
They looked at the picture and laughed.
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Miscellaneous fixed preposition
Part-B
Generally “TO” preposition is used with these words.
Abhorrent (Adj.) to -
Eg:-She wasn't yet attuned to her baby's needs.
causing or deserving strong dislike – f?kukSuk
Averse (adj) to - having a feeling of dislike – izfrdwy
Eg:-The idea of being stuck in an office all day is
Eg:-If your pet is averse to full outfits, consider a
abhorrent to a nature lover like myself.
festive collar instead
Access (N) to – reach – igq¡ p
Blind (adj )to -
Eg:- You need a password to get access to the
unable to see (fault etc) - ¼ds izfr½ va/kk
computer system.
Eg:- The politician was blind to the fact that no
Accountable (Adj)
one was interested in anything he had to say.
to (somebody)- obliged to accept responsibility –
Comparable (adj) to/with -
mRrjnk;h
being similar or about the same – rqyuh;
Eg:- Politicians are ultimately accountable to the
Eg:- Its brain is closely comparable to the brain of
voters.
a chimpanzee.
Accountable (Adj)
Complement (n) to -
for something -
to complete something else or make it better –
Eg:-Because my dog bit the little boy, I’m being
iwjd
held accountable for all of the child’s medical
Eg:- A swim skirt is the perfect complement to
expenses.
most types of swimwear.
Adhere (V) to -
to cause to stick fast - ikyu djuk] tqM+s jguk
Due (adj) to – because - ds dkj.k
Eg:- She adhered to her principles/
Eg:- He argues that climate change is mainly due
ideals throughout her life.
to the actions of industrialized countries.
Adjacent (Adj) to - sharing a border - lVk gqvk
Equal (adj) to -
Eg:-They lived in a house adjacent to the railway.
same – cjkcjh
Affectionate (Adj) to -
Eg:- An area of forest equal to the size of Wales
feeling or showing love and affection – Lusgh
has been destroyed.
Eg:-- God will not be affectionate to that man who
Exception (n) to -
is not affectionate to Gods creatures.
a case where a rule does not apply – viokn
Agreeable (Adj) to -
Eg:- We laughed when Sue said that there is an
ready or willing to agree – lger
exception to every rule.
Eg:- Do you think they will be agreeable to our
Given (adj) to – habitual - vknh gksu k
proposal?
Eg:- He’s given to going for long walks on his own.
Allegiance (N) to -
Heir (n) to -
loyalty to a person, country, group, etc. – fu"Bk
a person who has the legal right to receive the
Eg:-He affirmed his allegiance to the president.
property of someone who dies – okfjl
Alternative (N) to something –
Eg:- Rajan was the reluctant heir to an enormous
substitute – fodYi
amount of land and money.
Eg:-Fruit juice is provided as an alternative to
Indebted (adj) to - owing something (such as
alcoholic drinks.
money or thanks) to someone or something - _.kh
Alternative (N) for somebody -
Eg:- I am deeply indebted to my family for all their
This treatment is the only alternative for some
help.
patients.
Indifferent (adj) to - not interested in or concerned
Antidote (N) to -
about something – mnklhu
a substance that stops the harmful effects of a
Eg:- The government cannot afford to be
poison - fo"k uk"kd
indifferent to public opinion.
Eg:-There is no known antidote to the poison.
Indigenous (adj) to -
Attention (N) to - notice, interest, or awareness - /
produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular
;ku
region or environment – Lons' kh
Eg:- he paid no attention to her warning.
Eg:- Since the native tribes had no means of
Attuned (adj) to -
travelling, all of the food they ate was indigenous
familiar with somebody/something so that you can
to their own communities.
understand or recognize them or it – igpkuuk
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Key (n/adj)to - a thing that makes you able to lnL;rk ysuk
understand or achieve something – ekSfyd Eg:- We subscribe to several sports channels TV.
Eg:- Persistence is the key if you want to get a job. Succumb (v) to -
Look forward (v) to - anticipated with satisfaction to stop trying to resist something –eku tkuk
- larqf"V ds lkFk vk'kk djuk Eg:- Even good leaders eventually succumb to the
Eg:- We're really looking forward to seeing you pressure of the ruling class.
again. Supplement (n) to - a thing that is added to
Opposite (adj) to - something else to improve or complete it - iwjd
not agree - ds fo:)
Eg:- Industrial sponsorship is a supplement to
Eg:- You’d never know they’re sisters - they’re
government funding.
completely opposite to each other in every way.
Surrender to -
Postscript (n) to -
to give the control or use of (something) to
a note or series of notes added at the end of a
someone else - leiZ.k djuk
letter, article, or book - ifjf'k"V Hkkx
Eg:- The hijackers eventually surrendered
Eg:- As a postscript to that story I told you
themselves to the police.
last week, it turned out that the woman was
Temptation (n) to -
his sister-in-law.
a strong urge or desire to have or do something –
Preface (n) to - an introduction to a book or speech
izyksH ku
– izLrkouk
Eg:- An expensive bicycle is a temptation to thieves
Eg:- I read it in the preface to her new book.
Prefer (v) to -
Generally “OF” preposition is
to like (someone or something) better than
used with these words.
someone or something else - ds rqyuk esa T;knk ilan
Abhorrence (n) of -
djuk
strong hatred – ?k`.kk
Eg:- I would have preferred a trip to the beach,
He had an abhorrence of waste of any kind.
but my family decided we should go to the
Accused (adj) of -
mountains.
one charged with an offence – vfHk;qDr
Preferable (adj) to - better or more desirable –
I was accused of abducting her.
csgrj
Afraid (adj) of -
Eg:- Online shopping is preferable to consumers
filled with fear - Mjk gqvk
like myself who hate the idea of going into crowded
Eg:- It’s all over. There’s nothing to be afraid of
stores.
now.
Repugnant (adj) to - a strong feeling of dislike or
Ashamed (adj) of - feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
disgust – ?k`.kk
Eg:- The idea of eating meat was repugnant to her. – 'kfeZan k
Resign (v) yourself to something - Eg:- Ashamed of her tendency to overeat, the
to accept something unpleasant that cannot be woman refused to dine in public or eat in front of
changed or avoided – leL;kvksa ds lkeus >qd tkuk others.
Eg:- She resigned herself to her fate. Beware (v) of - to be careful - lko/kku jguk
Sequel (n) to - a book, movie, etc., that continues Eg:- Motorists have been warned to beware of icy
a story begun in another book, movie, etc. – dk roads.
vyxk Hkkx Boast (v) of -
Eg:- The new movie is a direct sequel to the first, a reason to be proud - Mhax ekjuk
picking up the story where the original left off. Eg:- He openly boasted of his skill as a stuntman.
Similar (adj) to - Capable (adj) of -
almost the same – leku able to do something – l{ke
Eg:- My teaching style is similar to that of most Eg:- I knew he was capable of something like this.
other teachers Composed (adj) of -
Submission (n) to - something that is submitted – to be made or formed from several parts, things
izLrqr or people – fdlh ls feydj cuk gqvk gksuk
Eg:- They prepared a report for submission to the Eg:- Around 15 per cent of our diet is composed of
council. protein.
Submit (v) to - Consist (v) of -
yield or accept to a superior force - ds vkxs >qduk to be made up of (something) - ls cuk gqvk
Eg:- They abandoned their town rather than Eg:- The exhibition consists of a series of
submit to the Persians. photographs that he took between 1915 and 1939.
Subscribe (v) to - Confident (adj) of - showing that you have
to pay money to get a publication or service confidence - vk'oLr gksuk
regularly- Eg:- I’m fully confident of winning the title.
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Eg:-Rajesh expressed deep affection for his wife at
Convicted (adj) of - to prove or find guilty - vijk/kh
their third anniversary party.
Bkjk;k gqvk
Appetite (n) for -
Eg:- He was convicted of the murder of two
a strong desire for something - Hkw[ k
teenagers.
Eg:-My little brother has an insatiable appetite for
Convinced (adj) of -
knowledge, learning anything and everything he
to cause (someone) to believe that something is
can all the time.
true - ;dhu djuk
Aptitude (n) for -
Eg:- She didn’t seem convinced of his words.
a natural ability to do something or to learn
Disapprove (v) of -
something - ;ksX;rk
to officially refuse to approve or accept
Eg:-Even as a toddler, Kamal showed a remarkable
(something) - vLohdkj djuk
aptitude for the piano and played music even
Eg:- He strongly disapproved of the changes that
professionals could not perform.
had been made.
Atone (v) for - to do something that shows you
Dispose (v) of -
are sorry for something bad that you did - i'pkrki
to get rid of something - NqVdkjk ikuk
djuk
Radioactive waste must be disposed of safely.
Eg:-The manager tried to atone for the bad service
Envious (adj) of -
by offering me a complimentary dessert.
feeling or showing a desire to have what someone
Capacity (n) for - the ability to hold or contain -
else has – bZ";kZyq
{kerk
Eg:-Everyone is so envious of her having the chance
Eg:-She has an enormous capacity for hard work.
to study abroad.
Compassion (n) for - a feeling of wanting to help
Fond (adj) of - to have liking of – ds 'kkSd hu
someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc. -
Eg:-Sheila’s very fond of telling other people what
lgkuqH kwfr
to do.
Eg:-He was filled with overwhelming love and
Get rid (v) of - to become free from something –
compassion for his wife.
NqVdkjk ikuk
Compensation (n) for - something that is done or
Eg:- Try and get rid of your visitors before I get
given to make up for damage, trouble, etc. - eqvkotk]
there.
gtkZu k
Guilty (v) of - responsible for committing a crime
Eg:-The employer has a duty to pay full
or doing something bad or wrong –vijk/kh
compensation for injuries received at work.
Eg:-The jury found the defendant not guilty of the
Contempt (n) for -
offence.
a feeling that someone or something is not worthy
Proof (n) of - something which shows that
of any respect or approval - voekuuk
something else is true or correct izek.k gksuk
Eg:-They had shown a contempt for the values she
Eg:-These results are a further proof of his
thought important.
outstanding ability.
Canvass (v) for -
Scared (adj) of - to be frightened or worried - Mjk
to ask (the people in an area) what they think about
gqvk
a candidate, project, idea, etc. - er ek¡xuk
Eg:-She is scared of going out alone.
Eg:-He spent the whole month canvassing for
Sure (adj) of –
votes.
ascertain - fuf'pr gksuk
Craving (n) for -
Eg:-I hope you are sure of your facts.
a very strong desire for something - r`" .kk
Want of -
Eg:-Rajni skipped meals to satisfy her craving for
to need (something) - t:jr gksu k
chocolate.
Eg:-There is a want of adequate medical facilities.
Desire (n) for -
Wary (adj) of -
to want or wish for (something) - bPNk
cautious -lko/kku
Eg:-His childhood had created a desire for stability
Eg:-You should be very wary of people offering free
in his life.
ride of Highways.
Hope (v) for -
Worthy (adj) of -
expect - vk'kk
deserving respect, attention - ds ;ksX;
Eg:-The parents hope for a dry weekend even
Eg:-Very few of his ideas are worthy of further
though the forecast calls for rain.
attention.
Liking (n) for -
a feeling of regard or fondness - ilan djuk
Generally "For" preposition is used with
Eg:-Kunal has a liking for his next door neighbor
these words.
Kamini, but he has yet to confess his feelings to
Affection (n) for - a feeling of liking for someone
her in any way.
or something - ds fy, Lusg
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Yearn (v) for - Dwell (v) on -
to desire very much - ds fy, ykylk djuk to think and talk a lot about something
Eg:-When my sister was ill, she yearned for Eg:-So you made a mistake, but there's no need to
chocolate ice cream and French fries. dwell on it.
Embark (v) on -
Generally "From" preposition is used with to begin a journey - ;k=k 'kq: djuk
these words Eg:-She has already embarked on her studies for
Abstinence (n) from - SSC Mains.
the practice of not doing or having something that Encroach (v) on -
is wanted - ijgst djuk to gradually begin to cover more and more area -
Abstinence from smoking is now mandatory on vfrØe.k djuk
commercial airlines. Eg:-The growing town soon encroached on the
Derive (v) from - surrounding countryside.
to take or get (something) from (something else) - Impose (v) on -
ls fudyuk ;k gkfly djuk to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that
Eg:-Wealth and position in society derived largely a rule, punishment, etc. be used &ykxq djuk
from land ownership. Eg:-A prison sentence of 25 years was imposed on
Descent (n) from - each of the defendants
a person's family origins - oa'k Insist (v) on - to demand that something happen
Eg:-Humans and other apes followed separate lines or that someone do something - vkxzg djuk
of descent from a common ancestor. Eg:-She insisted on him wearing a suit
Deviate (v) from - Intrude (v) on/upon -
to do something that is different or to be different to come or go into a place where you are not
from what is usual or expected - (jkLrs ls) gVuk wanted or welcome - vukf/kdkj izos' k djuk
Eg:-The bus had to deviate from its usual route Eg:-We should not intrude on their private affair.
because of a road closure.
Escape (v) from - Generally "In" preposition is used with
to get away from a dangerous place or situation - these words.
lqjf{kr fudy tkuk Absorbed (adj) in -having one's attention wholly
Eg:-She managed to escape from the burning car. engaged or occupied vo'kksf"kr
Exemption (n) from - Eg:-He was too absorbed in watching the game to
permission not to pay or do something - NqV notice.
Eg:-They enjoyed exemption from customs duties Dabble (v) in -
on goods to be used by themselves. to take part in an activity in a way that is not serious
Recover (v) from - to become healthy after an - 'kkSfd;k rkSj ij dqN djuk
illness or injury - LoLFk gksuk The man touted his professional bowling skills but
Eg:-She spent many weeks in hospital recovering his wife revealed that he only dabbles in the sport
from her injuries. occasionally.
Respite (n) from - relief - jkgr Deficient (adj) in -
Eg:-The tablets brought temporary respite from the not good enough, lacking - viw.kZ] deh
excruciating pain. Eg:-A diet deficient in vitamin D may cause the
disease rickets.
Generally "On" preposition is used with Diligent (adj) in -
these words. showing steady and earnest care and hard work -
Comment (v) on - esgurh
To make a statement about someone or something Eg:-Their lawyer was extremely diligent in
- fVIi.kh djuk preparing their case.
Eg:-He said nothing when asked to comment on Excel (v) in -
the allegations. to be better than others - Js" B gksu k
Deliberate (v) on - Eg:-She has always excelled in foreign languages.
to think about or discuss something very carefully Experienced (adj) in -
in order to make a decision -fopkj djuk having knowledge or skill in a particular field -
Eg:-They deliberated on whether to continue with vuqHkoh
the talks. Eg:-She's highly experienced in software
Depend on (v) - to rely on fuHkZj jguk development.
The community depends on the shipping industry Indulge (v) in -
for its survival to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a
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special pleasure - fyIr gksuk something else - ,d le; ij gksuk
Eg:-They went into town to indulge in some serious Eg:-If the heavy rain had coincided with an extreme
shopping. high tide, serious flooding would have resulted.
Interested (adj) in - wanting to learn more about Compatible (adj) with - capable of existing
something or to become involved in something - together in harmony - vuqd wy
:ph Eg:-Such policies are not compatible with
Eg:-As a landowner, he was actively interested in democratic government.
agricultural improvements. Compliant (adj) with - inclined to agree with
Involved (adj) in - others - vkKkdkjh
connected with something - 'kkfey gksu k Eg:-By then, Rajan seemed less compliant with his
Eg:-We need to examine all the costs involved in wife's wishes than he had six months before.
the project first. Conformity (n) with -
Persist (v) in - the fact or state of agreeing with or obeying
to continue to occur or exist beyond the usual, something - vuqi kyu
expected, or normal time - yxs jguk Eg:-The procedure is in strict conformity with
Eg:-If you persist in upsetting her, I will have to standard international practices.
punish you. Contrast (v) A with B - to be different especially in
Persevere (v) in - a way that is very obvious - fo"ke
to continue doing something though it is difficult - Eg:-Her actions contrasted sharply with her
yxs jguk promises.
Eg:-Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered Conversant (adj) with -
in their attempts to fly around the world in a to be familiar with - ifjfpr
balloon. Eg:-You need to become fully conversant with the
Proficient (adj) in - company's procedures.
good at doing something - dq'ky Cope (v) with - to endure something unpleasant -
Eg:-She's proficient in several languages lkeuk djuk
Remiss (v) in - Eg:-He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and
not showing enough care and attention - csijokg strains of the job.
Correspond (v) with/to -to be similar or equal to
Eg:-She's proficient in several languages
something - vuq: i
Versed (adj) in -
Eg:-Your account of events does not correspond
skilled in something - fuiq.k
with hers.
Eg:-I'm not sufficiently versed in your language to
Disgusted with - a feeling of revulsion or profound
understand what you're saying.
disapproval ?k`.kk
Generally "WITH" preposition is used Intimacy (n) with - a state marked by emotional
with these words. closeness - vkReh;rk
Acquaintance (n) with - Eg:-He enjoys an intimacy with the president.
someone who is known - tku igpku Quarrel (n) with - to fight - yM+kbZ djuk
Eg:-I first met Simran in 2008 and struck up an Eg:-He had had a quarrel with his brother.
acquaintance with her. Remonstrate (v) with - to disagree and argue or
Afflicted (adj) with - caused pain or suffering - ihfM+r complain about something - izfrokn
Eg:-About 40 per cent of the country's population Eg:- The editor remonstrated with him about the
is afflicted with the disease. inaccuracies in the story.
Alliance (n) with - Sympathize (v) with - to feel sorry for someone
who is in a bad condition - lgkuqH kwfr j[kuk
a union or association - laf/k
I find it very hard to sympathize with him.
Eg:-They have alliances with other companies.
Associated (adj) with - to combine or unite with ***
another for mutual benefit - lg;ksxh
Eg:-The conference will address the broad issues
associated with E-commerce.
Busy (adj) with -
full of activity or work - O;Lr jguk
Eg:-The kids are busy with their homework.
Clash (v) with -
a short fight - Vdjko
Eg:-Students clashed with police after
demonstrations at five universities.
Coincide (v) with - to happen at the same time as
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