Sunday, July 18, 2021

DAILY VOCABULARY

All comparative exams

1.Remission (N)-the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty. माफ़ी




2.Assassination (N)-murder of a public figure by surprise attack. हत्या




3.Clemency (N)-the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven. राज्यक्षमा




4.Tenable (Adj)-able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. तर्कसंगत




5.Ramifications (N)-a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. प्रभाव




6.Incarceration (N)-the state of being kept in confinement. कैद




7.Humanitarian (Adj)-concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. मानवतावादी




8.Hackles (N)-a feeling of anger and animosity.




9.Left No Stone Unturned (Phrase)-try every possible course of action in order to achieve something.




10.Whopping (Adj)-unusually large in size, extent, or degree.




11.Constellation (N)-a group of associated or similar people or things.




12.Triumphed (V)-to win a great victory, or to have a great success.




13.Burnish (V)-To improve or make more impressive.




14.Ruffle A Few Feathers (Phrase)-to make someone feel worried or annoyed.




15. Disengagement: the action or process of withdrawing from involvement in an activity, situation, or group.




16. Moratorium : A moratorium is a delay or suspension of an activity or a law.




17. Armoured: steel-plated, bulletproof, bombproof.




18. Patrolled: keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it.




19. Artillery: a military detachment or branch of the armed forces that uses large-calibre guns.




20. hard nut to crack(phrase) :A difficult problem.




21. stand-off (Noun) : a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible.




22. predates : exist or occur at a date earlier than (something)




23. Condemnation(N):the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.तिरस्कार




24. Ostensibly(प्रकट रूप से): apparently




25.Laundered(Adj.):(of money) obtained illegally and processed secretly, typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses.




26.Brush aside(Phrasal verb):to treat (something) as not important : to ignore or dismiss.




27.Relentless(adj.):persistent, continuing.




28.Grievances(N):complaint, criticism, objection.




29.Behoves(v):it is right for someone to do something.




30.Dissenters:objector, protester.




31.Inevitable (Adj)-impossible to avoid or prevent. अनिवार्य




32.Stunting (N)-the impaired growth and development that children experience from poor nutrition, repeated infection, and inadequate psychosocial stimulation.




33.Leaned On (Phrasal Verb)-to depend on someone.




34.Alimony (N)-an allowance paid under a court order by one spouse to another after separation. परित्यक्ता पत्नी के लिये वृत्ति या जीविका




35.Matrimonial (Adj)-relating to marriage or married people. वैवाहिक




36.Drag On (Phrasal Verb)-to continue.




37.Cobwebs (N)-something that entangles, obscures, or confuses.




38.Inequitable (Adj)-unjust or unfair.




39.Decree (N)-an official order that has the force of law. आज्ञा




40.Destitution (N)-poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself. अभाव, गरीबी




41.Vagrancy (N)-having no permanent home or means of livelihood.




42.A Glimmer Of Hope (Phrase)-a very small sign that something might improve or succeed.

Friday, July 16, 2021

THE HINDU DAILY_VOCABULARY

 DAILY_VOCABULARY 


1.Wielding (V)-to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating. सँभालना


2.Obligation (N)-a legal or moral duty to do something. कर्तव्य


3.Refrain (V)-stop oneself from doing something.


4.Bypass (V)-avoid or circumvent (an obstacle or problem).


5.Stipulate (V)-to specify (something) as a condition of an agreement.


6.Resentment (N)-a feeling of extreme annoyance or displeasure. नाराजगी


7.Humiliated (V)-to make someone feel very embarrassed and ashamed. 


8.Dip Into (Phrasal Verb)-Withdraw something in small amounts, usually money.


9.Coffers (N)-the financial accounts of a government or an organization. कोष, ख़ज़ाना


10.Mitigate (V)-to make less severe or harsh. कम करना


11.Loophole (N)-an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules.


12.Communique (N)-an official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media.


13.Spearheading (V)-to lead an organized effort or activity. अगुआई, नेतृत्व करना


14.Wrinkles (N)-a minor difficulty.


15.Ironed Out (Phrasal Verb)-to settle (a problem or difficulty) through negotiation or discussion. समाधान करना

Thursday, July 15, 2021

DAILY_VOCABULARY

#DAILY_VOCABULARY 


1.Serology (N)-the study of blood and other fluids from the body.


2.Fortnight (N)-a period of two weeks. दो सप्ताह


3.Deceptive (Adj)-intended to make someone believe something that is not true.


4.Plummeted (V)-decrease rapidly in value or amount. गिरावट


5.Ascend (V)-to go or move up. चढ़ना, बढ़ना


6.Ephemeral (Adj)-short in duration. अल्पकालिक


7.Undulations (N)-a smoothly rising and falling form, outline, or movement. उतार-चढ़ाव


8.Belied (V)-to give someone a false idea about something.


9.Fathom (V)-understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.


10.Congregations (N)-a group of people assembled for religious worship. सभाओं


11.Retrospect (N)-a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time. बीती बातों की जांच


12.Epidemiologists (N)-someone who studies diseases and how they are found, spread, and controlled in groups of people. महामारीविदों


13.By-Election (N)-an election held in a single political constituency to fill a vacancy arising during a government's term of office. उपनिर्वाचन, उपचुनाव


14.Face-To-Face (Adj)-in direct confrontation. आमने-सामने का


15.Defection (N)-the act of leaving a country, political party, etc. to go to another one. दल-बदल


16.The Fray (N)-an argument or fight.


17.Wrest (V)- to take power or influence away from someone. छीन लेना


18.Adversaries (N)-one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. विरोधी


19.Usurpation (N)-the act of taking control of something without having the right to, especially of a position of power. अनधिकार ग्रहण


20.Chaotic (Adj)-in a state of complete confusion and disorder. अराजकतापूर्ण


21.Infamy (N)-a reputation for something bad. बदनामी


22.Clout (N)-power or influence.


23.Infighting (N)-hidden conflict or competitiveness within an organization. आपसी मतभेद

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary

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1. CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अराजक): disorderly

Synonyms: disordered, disorganized

Antonyms: orderly

Example Sentence:

The political situation in the country was chaotic.


2. BRUTALITY (NOUN): (निर्दयता): savagery

Synonyms: cruelty, viciousness

Antonyms: gentleness

Example Sentence:

Brutality against civilians shouln't be tolerated.


3. INCUR (VERB): (अपने ऊपर लेना): suffer

Synonyms: sustain, experience

Antonyms: avoid

Example Sentence:

I will pay any expenses that have been incurred.


4. MUTUAL (ADJECTIVE): (पारस्परिक): reciprocal

Synonyms: reciprocated, requited

Antonyms: detached

Example Sentence:

A partnership should be based on mutual respect and understanding.


5. HOSTILITY (NOUN): (शत्रुता): antagonism

Synonyms: bitterness, malevolence

Antonyms: friendliness

Example Sentence:

There is too much hostility towards all outsiders.


6. REPARATION (NOUN): (मरम्मत): amends

Synonyms: restitution, redress

Antonyms: impairment

Example Sentence:

The courts required a convicted offender to make financial reparation to his victim.


7. PREVALENCE (NOUN): (प्रसार): currency

Synonyms: generality, pervasiveness

Antonyms: uncommonness

Example Sentence

The prevalence of sunlight led to a restriction of the windows.


8. DISCREET (ADJECTIVE): (विचारशील): careful

Synonyms: circumspect, cautious

Antonyms: indiscreet

Example Sentence:

We made some discreet inquiries.


9. DEFUSE (VERB): (शांत करना): reduce

Synonyms: lessen, diminish

Antonyms: heighten

Example Sentence:

The scheme taught officers how to defuse potentially explosive situations.


10. DIFFUSE (ADJECTIVE): (बिखरा हुआ): diffused

Synonyms: scattered, dispersed

Antonyms: concentrated

Example Sentence:

The diffuse community which centred on the church.


11. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope

Synonyms: likelihood, expectation

Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness

Example Sentence:

There was no prospect of a better day.


12. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected

Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled

Antonyms: normal, common

Example Sentence:

The government took the unprecedented step of releasing correspondence.


13. FORBEARANCE (NOUN): (सहनशीलता): patient self-control

Synonyms: tolerance, patience

Antonyms: impatience

Example Sentence:

His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation.


14. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): (नवजात): budding

Synonyms: growing, developing

Antonyms: developed, mature

Example Sentence:

The Indian space industry is yet nascent.


15. DEFILE (VERB): (अपवित्र करना): corrupt

Synonyms: degrade, desecrate

Antonyms: honour, praise

Example Sentence:

He tried to defile the system.


16. JOLT (VERB): (ऐंठना): convulse

Synonyms: disturb, jar

Antonyms: calm, comfort

Example Sentence:

His statement jolted me in my mind.


17. VERBOSE (ADJECTIVE): (वाचाल): wordy

Synonyms: gabby, circumlocutory

Antonyms: concise, succinct

Example Sentence:

He is a verbose man.


18. HERETIC (NOUN): (नास्तिक): schismatic

Synonyms: apostate, pagan

Antonyms: believer, follower

Example Sentence:

As a relapsed heretic, he was left to the secular arm.


19. COVERT (ADJECTIVE): (गुप्त): hidden

Synonyms: undercover, secret

Antonyms: open, known

Example Sentence:

Behind his soft behaviour he has some covert intentions.


20. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): applause

Synonyms: esteem, praise

Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation

Example Sentence:

The hockey team was given kudos.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Essential_English_Words

 #Essential_English_Words 


1.Cynical (Adj)-contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives. मानवद्वेषी


2.Chunk (N)-a part of something, especially a large part.


3.Ominous (N)-giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen.


4.Wrath (N)-extreme anger. रोष, क्रोध


5.Predicaments (N)-a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. मुश्किलों


6.Compliance (N)-the act of obeying an order, rule, or request. अनुपालन


7.Callous (Adj)-feeling or showing no sympathy for others. निर्दयी, संवेदनाहीन


8.Siege (N)-Invading and taking control by force. घेराबंदी


9.Conflict (N)-a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. संघर्ष


10.Repatriation (N)-the return of someone to their own country. स्वदेश में आगमन

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1. SCANDALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपमानपूर्ण): discreditable

Synonyms: disreputable, dishonourable

Antonyms: seemly

Example Sentence:

The magazine published scandalous pictures of the movie star.


2. ACQUIT (VERB): (बरी करना): absolve

Synonyms: clear, exonerate

Antonyms: convict

Example Sentence:

One was brought to trial on a charge of affray and was acquitted.


3. RETROGADE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिगामी): regressive

Synonyms: negative, downhill

Antonyms: positive

Example Sentence:

To go back on the progress that has been made would be a retrograde step.


4. PERSEVERANCE (NOUN): (दृढ़ता): persistence

Synonyms: tenacity, determination

Antonyms: irresolution

Example Sentence:

His perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness.


5. BANKRUPT (ADJECTIVE): (दिवालिया): insolvent

Synonyms: bankrupted, failed

Antonyms: solvent

Example Sentence:

His father went bankrupt and the family had to sell their home.


6. RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE): (आवर्तक): repeated

Synonyms: recurring, repetitive

Antonyms: isolated

Example Sentence:

She had a recurrent dream about falling.


7. RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): restart

Synonyms: restarting, reopening

Antonyms: suspension

Example Sentence:

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.


8. LATENT (ADJECTIVE): (निष्क्रिय): dormant

Synonyms: quiescent, inactive

Antonyms: manifest

Example Sentence:

They have a huge reserve of latent talent.


9. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without

Synonyms: go without, give up

Antonyms: keep

Example Sentence:

I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight.


10. AFFLUENT (ADJECTIVE): (धनी): wealthy

Synonyms: rich, prosperous

Antonyms: poor

Example Sentence:

I reside in an affluent neighbourhood.


11. RATIFY (VERB): (पुष्टि करना): confirm

Synonyms: approve, sanction

Antonyms: reject

Example Sentence:

Both countries were due to ratify the treaty by the end of the year.


12. NEFARIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कुटिल): wicked

Synonyms: evil, sinful

Antonyms: good

Example Sentence:

The nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates.


13. HEGEMONY (NOUN): (नायकत्व): leadership

Synonyms: dominance, dominion

Antonyms: self-government

Example Sentence:

Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871.


14. ENORMITY (NOUN): (दुष्टता): wickedness

Synonyms: baseness, blackness

Antonyms: goodness

Example Sentence:

The enormities of war are way too high as expected.


15. APEX (NOUN): (चरम सीमा): climax

Synonyms: culmination, apotheosis

Antonyms: nadir

Example Sentence:

The apex of his career was in 1966 when he hosted aloft the World Cup.


16. ABOLITION (NOUN): (उन्मूलन): scrapping

Synonyms: ending, stopping

Antonyms: retention

Example Sentence:

He was responsible for the abolition of the death penalty.


17. CONCOMITANT (ADJECTIVE): (संगत करने वाला): attendant

Synonyms: accompanying, associated

Antonyms: unrelated

Example Sentence:

She loved travel, with all its concomitant worries.


18. INTRANSIGENT (ADJECTIVE): (सैद्धांतिक): uncompromising

Synonyms: inflexible, unbending

Antonyms: compliant

Example Sentence:

Her father had tried persuasion, but she was intransigent.


19. ORATORICAL (ADJECTIVE): (भाषण -संबंधी): rhetorical

Synonyms: grandiloquent, magniloquent

Antonyms: plain-spoken

Example Sentence:

He has plenty oratorical skills.


20. SHUN (VERB): (किनारा करना): avoid

Synonyms: evade eschew

Antonyms: accept

Example Sentence:

He shunned fashionable society.



Monday, July 5, 2021

The Hindu vocabulary

 #DAILY_VOCABULARY 


1.Remission (N)-the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty. माफ़ी


2.Assassination (N)-murder of a public figure by surprise attack. हत्या


3.Clemency (N)-the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven. राज्यक्षमा


4.Tenable (Adj)-able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. तर्कसंगत


5.Ramifications (N)-a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. प्रभाव


6.Incarceration (N)-the state of being kept in confinement. कैद


7.Humanitarian (Adj)-concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. मानवतावादी


8.Hackles (N)-a feeling of anger and animosity.


9.Left No Stone Unturned (Phrase)-try every possible course of action in order to achieve something.


10.Whopping (Adj)-unusually large in size, extent, or degree.  


11.Constellation (N)-a group of associated or similar people or things.


12.Triumphed (V)-to win a great victory, or to have a great success.


13.Burnish (V)-To improve or make more impressive.


14.Ruffle A Few Feathers (Phrase)-to make someone feel worried or annoyed.


15. Disengagement: the action or process of withdrawing from involvement in an activity, situation, or group.


16. Moratorium : A moratorium is a delay or suspension of an activity or a law.


17. Armoured:  steel-plated, bulletproof, bombproof.


18. Patrolled: keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it.


19. Artillery: a military detachment or branch of the armed forces that uses large-calibre guns.


20. hard nut to crack(phrase) :A difficult problem.


21. stand-off (Noun) : a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible.


22. predates : exist or occur at a date earlier than (something)


23. Condemnation(N):the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.तिरस्कार


24. Ostensibly(प्रकट रूप से): apparently


25.Laundered(Adj.):(of money) obtained illegally and processed secretly, typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses.


26.Brush aside(Phrasal verb):to treat (something) as not important : to ignore or dismiss.


27.Relentless(adj.):persistent, continuing.


28.Grievances(N):complaint, criticism, objection.


29.Behoves(v):it is right for someone to do something.


20.Dissenters:objector, protester.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

The Hindu Vocabulary


1. NIMBLE (ADJECTIVE): (फुर्तीला): agile

Synonyms: lithe, sprightly

Antonyms: stiff

Example Sentence:

With a deft motion of her nimble fingers, she completed the task.


2. MORATORIUM (NOUN): (प्रतिबंध): embargo

Synonyms: ban, prohibition

Antonyms: renewal

Example Sentence:

There was a moratorium on the use of drift nets.


3. MYSTERIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (रहस्यमय): enigmatic

Synonyms: inscrutable, secretive

Antonyms: open

Example Sentence:

She was mysterious about herself but said plenty about her husband.


4. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish

Synonyms: prosper, burgeon

Antonyms: fail, collapse

Example Sentence:

The entertainment industry has thrived in the recent decade.


5. SUBVERSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (विनाशक): disruptive

Synonyms: inflammatory, insurgent

Antonyms: loyal

Example Sentence:

He was seen as a potentially subversive man within the party.


6. CAPTIVATE (VERB): (मोह लेना): enthral

Synonyms: charm, enchant

Antonyms: repel

Example Sentence:

He was captivated by her beauty.


7. ABANDONED (ADJECTIVE): (असंयत): uninhibited

Synonyms: reckless, unrestrained

Antonyms: restrained

Example Sentence:

He performed a wild, abandoned dance.


8. BUTTRESS (VERB): (समर्थन देना): strengthen

Synonyms: reinforce, fortify

Antonyms: weaken

Example Sentence:

He buttressed his idea by religious belief.


9. PROMINENT (ADJECTIVE):(अगोचर): conspicuous

Synonyms: noticeable, obvious

Antonyms: inconspicuous

Example Sentence:

The new housing estates are prominent landmarks.


10. DETENTION (NOUN): (क़ैद): custody

Synonyms: imprisonment, confinement

Antonyms: relinquishment

Example Sentence:

The fifteen people arrested were still in police detention

1. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रासंगिक): relevant

Synonyms: to the point apposite

Antonyms: irrelevant

Example Sentence:

She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.


2. EMBELLISH (VERB): (अधिक रोचक बनाना): elaborate

Synonyms: embroider, exaggerate

Antonyms: simplify

Example Sentence:

Followers often embellish stories about their heroes.


3. JUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायिक): legal

Synonyms: judiciary, juridical

Antonyms: ilegal

Example Sentence:

There would be a judicial inquiry into the allegations.


4. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting

Synonyms: dissension, dissent

Antonyms: harmony

Example Sentence:

The army faction strengthened day by day.


5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing

Synonyms: hopeless, anguished

Antonyms: cheerful

Example Sentence:

As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate.


6. DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance

Synonyms: opposition, confrontation

Antonyms: submission

Example Sentence:

Despite her defiance, her voice shook.


7. TEMERITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): audacity

Synonyms: boldness, nerve

Antonyms: shyness

Example Sentence:

No one had the temerity to question his conclusions.


8. SETBACK (NOUN): (स्र्कावट): problem

Synonyms: difficulty, issue

Antonyms: breakthrough

Example Sentence:

The violent attack was a serious setback for the peace process.


9. DISSEMINATION (NOUN): (प्रसार): spreading

Synonyms: circulation distribution

Antonyms: suppressing

Example Sentence:

The dissemination of public information was essential.


10. DRAB (ADJECTIVE): (बेरंग): colourless

Synonyms: grey, dull

Antonyms: bright

Example Sentence:

The landscape was drab and grey.

Friday, June 25, 2021

DAILY VOCABULARY TODAY

 #DAILY_VOCABULARY 


1.Stipulations (N)-a rule that must be followed or something that must be done. शर्तों


2.Deteriorating (Adj)-becoming progressively worse. बिगड़ जाना


3.Firecrackers (N)-a kind of firework that makes a lot of loud noises when it explodes. पटाखों


4.Precautionary (Adj)-intended to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening. सावधानतापूर्ण


5.Surge (N)-a sudden and great increase. बढ़ना


6.Resolutely (Adv)-in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner. सख्ती


7.Stubble (N)-the ends of plants that are left above ground after a farmer cuts a crop such as wheat or barley.


8.Demonstrably (Adv)-in an obvious and provable manner. प्रमाण्य रूप से


9.New Dawn (N)-A rebirth or revival.


10.Reached Out To (Phrasal Verb)-to make an effort to communicate with people.


11.Purged (V)-to remove people or things that are not wanted. हटाना


12.Broke Out (Phrasal Verb)-to begin or arise suddenly.


13.Cut Their Teeth (Phrase)-acquire initial practice or experience of a particular sphere of activity.


14.Junta (N)-a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. सत्ताधारी सेना, शासकगुट


15.Ethnicities (N)-the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition. जातियों

Monday, June 21, 2021

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary

1.CAJOLE (VERB): (चापलूसी करना): persuade


Synonyms: wheedle, coax


Antonyms: bully


Example Sentence:

He hoped to cajole her into selling the house.




2. EMPHATIC (ADJECTIVE): (ज़ोरदार): vehement


Synonyms: firm, wholehearted


Antonyms: hesitant


Example Sentence:

The children were emphatic that they would like to repeat the experience.




3. HEGEMONY (NOUN): (नेतृत्व): leadership


Synonyms: dominance, dominion


Antonyms: self-government


Example Sentence:

Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871.




4. AMELIORATE (VERB): (सुधरना): improve


Synonyms: better, enhance


Antonyms: worsen


Example Sentence:

The reform did much to ameliorate living standards.




5. DISTEND (VERB): (फूलना या फूलाना): swell


Synonyms: bloat, bulge


Antonyms: shrink


Example Sentence:

The abdomen distended rapidly.




6. HALT (NOUN): (विराम): stop


Synonyms: standstill, cessation


Antonyms: start


Example Sentence:

There was a halt in production.




7. TREACHEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (बेवफ़ा): traitorous


Synonyms: disloyal, perfidious


Antonyms: loyal


Example Sentence:

He is a treacherous RAW agent.




8. REVULSION (NOUN): (घृणा): disgust


Synonyms: repulsion, abhorrence


Antonyms: delight


Example Sentence:

News of the attack will be met with sorrow and revulsion.




9. EBB (VERB): (उतार): recede


Synonyms: go out, retreat


Antonyms: come in


Example Sentence:

The trend began to ebb.




10. BOUNTY (NOUN): (उदारता): generosity


Synonyms: magnanimity, munificence


Antonyms: meanness


Example Sentence:

For millennia the people along the Nile have depended entirely on its bounty.




1. CAJOLE (VERB): (चापलूसी करना):  persuade

Synonyms: wheedle, coax

Antonyms: bully

Example Sentence:

He hoped to cajole her into selling the house.


2. EMPHATIC (ADJECTIVE): (ज़ोरदार):  vehement

Synonyms: firm, wholehearted

Antonyms: hesitant

Example Sentence:

The children were emphatic that they would like to repeat the experience.


3. HEGEMONY (NOUN): (नेतृत्व):  leadership

Synonyms: dominance, dominion

Antonyms: self-government

Example Sentence:

Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871.


4. AMELIORATE (VERB): (सुधरना):  improve

Synonyms: better, enhance

Antonyms: worsen

Example Sentence:

The reform did much to ameliorate living standards.


5. DISTEND (VERB): (फूलना या फूलाना):  swell

Synonyms: bloat, bulge

Antonyms: shrink

Example Sentence:

The abdomen distended rapidly.


6. HALT (NOUN): (विराम): stop

Synonyms: standstill, cessation

Antonyms: start

Example Sentence:

There was a halt in production.


7. TREACHEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (बेवफ़ा):  traitorous

Synonyms: disloyal, perfidious

Antonyms: loyal

Example Sentence:

He is a treacherous RAW agent.


8. REVULSION (NOUN): (घृणा):  disgust

Synonyms: repulsion, abhorrence

Antonyms: delight

Example Sentence:

News of the attack will be met with sorrow and revulsion.


9. EBB (VERB): (उतार): recede

Synonyms: go out, retreat

Antonyms: come in

Example Sentence:

The trend began to ebb.


10. BOUNTY (NOUN): (उदारता):  generosity

Synonyms: magnanimity, munificence

Antonyms: meanness

Example Sentence:

For millennia the people along the Nile have depended entirely on its bounty.