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 LULL  Meaning - to make someone feel deceptively secure or confident. Synonyms - allay , ease , alleviate Antonyms - aggravate Examples - Rocking two and fro , the hammock was just what was needed to lull the exhausted man.

  Subdued Meaning - If a colour or light is subdued, it's not very bright Eg - Subdued lighting. - Quiet or depressed Eg - Most of the fans were subdued, quietly waiting for the race to start. - If a person is subdued, they are not as happy as usual or they are quieter than usual. Eg - He seemed a bit subdued at lunch - is he all okay? - To get control of a violent or dangerous person or group by using force, punishment etc. Eg -  a) The troops were finally able to subdue the rebel forces after many days of fighting. b) He was injured while trying to subdue a violent drunk. - To get control of something such as a strong emotion. Eg - She struggled to subdued her fears.

  REVERE   Meaning - to feel deep respect or admiration for something. Synonyms - respect , cherish , admire , appreciate. Antonyms - profane , violet. Example - If you want to achieve any goal , revere the process and success will follow.

  English conversation on gossip  Diane - Did you hear about Molly and                  Dan? Jessica - No , what is going on ? Diane - They are getting a divorce.  Jessica - Really? They have been married for 30 years. Diane - Dan cheated on Molly. Jessica - That is awful.

  Hooked -  Meaning -  - curved like a hook , addicted , strongly attracted to something or someone . - devoted to or obsessed with or absorbed in something. - If you are hooked on something , you find it so attractive or interesting that you want to do it as much as possible. Examples -  1) John and his brother were hooked on television. 2) I first got hooked on scuba diving when I was twelve.

  Ask over  Meaning - to invite someone to one's house. Examples -  1) I asked her over so we could complete our homework. 2) Bob has asked us over for drinks.

  Ask out  Meaning - to invite somebody to go out with you , especially in starting a romantic relationship or date. to invite someone to come with you to a place such as the cinema or a restaurant. Meaning in Hindi - किसी को अपने साथ बाहर जाने के लिए आमंत्रित करने के लिए, विशेष रूप से एक रोमांटिक संबंध या तारीख शुरू करने के लिए। किसी को अपने साथ सिनेमा या रेस्तरां जैसी जगह पर आने के लिए आमंत्रित करना। Examples -  1) She has asked Steve out to the cinema this evening. 2) When he finally asked her out , she readily accepted and very soon they were dating on a regular basis.