Vocabulary on March 4, 2022 from The Guardian [Words: 1. #ABREAST, 2. #STAUNCH, 3. #DISCERNIBLE, 4. #NUANCE]

 

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Word Meanings:

1. ABREAST = লাইনে একে অপরের পাশে; beside one another in line; side by side and facing the same way, in a row, side by side, alongside, পাশাপাশি, পার্শ্বে, level, abeam, on a level, beside each other, shoulder to shoulder, check by jowl.

2. STAUNCH= কট্টর; loyal and committed in attitude; stalwart; loyal; faithful; trusty; committed; devoted; dedicated; dependable; reliable; steady; constant; hard-working; vigorous; stable; firm; steadfast; redoubtable; resolute; unswerving; unwavering; unhesitating; unfaltering; steadfast in loyalty or principle;

3. DISCERNIBLE= দৃষ্টিগোচর; visible, বোধগম্য;  perceptible;

4. NUANCE= সূক্ষ্ম প্রভেদ বা তারতম্য; fine distinction; subtle difference;

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Sentences:

1. The convoy, which at one stage was reportedly about 40 miles (65km) in length, with vehicles pictured three ABREAST on the P02 road to the immediate north of Kyiv, includes armoured vehicles, tanks, trucks, fuel tankers and artillery pieces. Its presence suggested Russian forces were massing for an attack on Kyiv.

2. The UK’s Ministry of Defence tweeted: “The main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over 30km from the centre of the city, having been delayed by STAUNCH Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion.

3. The column has made little DISCERNIBLE progress in over three days.”

4. The Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby, in a press briefing on Wednesday, gave a more NUANCED assessment, saying there had been limited movement from the military force and that it “remain[ed] stalled”.