Daily The Hindu Vocabulary

1. FLAK (NOUN): (आलोचना): Criticism

Synonyms: Censure, Disapproval

Antonyms: Approval

Example Sentence:

You must be strong enough to take the flak if things go wrong.

2. QUASH (VERB): (खत्म करना): Suppress

Synonyms: Put an end to, Finish

Antonyms: Prompt

Example Sentence:

A hospital executive quashed rumours that nursing staff will lose jobs.

3. EVACUATE (VERB): (ख़ाली करना): Remove

Synonyms: Clear, Move out

Antonyms: Hold

Example Sentence:

Several families were evacuated from their home.

4. MAVERICK (NOUN): (व्यक्तिवादी): Individualist

Synonyms: Nonconformist, Free spirit

Antonyms: Conformist

Example Sentence:

He's the maverick of the senate.

5. PROLIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (उर्वर):Productive

Synonyms: Fertile, Inventive

Antonyms: Non-productive

Example Sentence:

In captivity tigers are prolific breeders.

6. GRACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विनीत): Courteous

Synonyms: Polite, Civil

Antonyms: Ungracious

Example Sentence:

The hostess of the party was gracious.

7. INDELIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (अमिट): Ineradicable

Synonyms: Ineffaceable, Indestructible

Antonyms: Erasable

Example Sentence:

He has an indelible impression on me.

8. INCREDIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (अविश्वसनीय): Unbelievable

Synonyms: Beyond-Belief, Unconvincing

Antonyms: Believable

Example Sentence:

Hers is an incredible tale of triumph.

9. DESPICABLE (ADJECTIVE): (घृणित): Contemptible

Synonyms: Loathsome,Hateful

Antonyms: Admirable

Example Sentence:

What he did was a despicable crime.

10. ENRICH (VERB): (संपन्न बनाना): Enhance

Synonyms: Improve, Augment

Antonyms: Spoil

Example Sentence:

Her exposure to museums enriched her life in France.

11. DISPEL (VERB): (दूर करना): Banish

Synonyms: Eliminate, Dismiss

Antonyms: Engender

Example Sentence:

They did nothing to dispel their dejection.

12. THREATEN (VERB): (धमकाना): Menace

Synonyms: Intimidate, Browbeat

Antonyms: Assist

Example Sentence:

To threaten someone is something that should be avoided.

13. OFFENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अपमानजनक): Insulting

Synonyms: Rude, Derogatory

Antonyms: Complimentary

Example Sentence:

The allegations made are deeply offensive to us.

14. CUMULATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (संचयी): Increasing

Synonyms: Accumulative, Growing

Antonyms: Subtractive

Example Sentence:

The cumulative effect of two years of drought.

15. PRESUMPTUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अभिमानी): Brazen

Synonyms: Overconfident, Arrogant

Antonyms: Timid

Example Sentence:

If I offer some advice, I hope I won't be considered presumptuous.

16. CONSIDERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (विशेष): distinguished

Synonyms: Noteworthy, Noted

Antonyms:Insignificant

Example Sentence:

She was a considerable novelist.

17. VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): Old-hand

Synonyms: Old-timer, Old stager

Antonyms: Novice

Example Sentence:

He is a veteran sitar player.

18. STOKE (VERB): (ईधन झोंकना): Fuel

Synonyms: Mend, Add fuel to

Antonyms: Diminish

Example Sentence:

He stoked up the barbecue.

19. INTROSPECTION (NOUN): (आत्मनिरीक्षण): Brooding

Synonyms: Self-analysis, Soul-searching

Antonyms: Extrospection

Example Sentence:

Quiet introspection can be very valuable.

20. ERECT (VERB): (निर्माण करना): Build

Synonyms: Construct, Put up

Antonyms: Demolish

Example Sentence:

The guest house was erected in the eighteenth century.

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary

1. PALLIATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पीड़ा हटानेवाला): Soothing

Synonyms: Alleviating, Sedative

Antonyms: Intensifying

Example Sentence:

Many old medicines are only palliative.

2. DEFER (VERB): (योग्यता स्वीकार करना): Yield

Synonyms: Submit, Give way

Antonyms: Stand up to

Example Sentence:

He deferred to Teresa's superior knowledge.

3. DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): Visible

Synonyms: Detectable, Perceptible

Antonyms: Imperceptible

Example Sentence:

The scandal had no discernible effect on his career.

4. CONSUMMATE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तम): Perfect

Synonyms: Exemplary, Supreme

Antonyms: Imperfect

Example Sentence:

She dressed with consummate elegance.

5. HURL (VERB): (वेग से फेंकना): Throw

Synonyms: Toss, Fling

Antonyms: Catch

Example Sentence:

Rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen.

6. MAVERICK (NOUN): (व्यक्तिवादी): Individualist

Synonyms: Nonconformist, Free spirit

Antonyms: Conformist

Example Sentence:

He's the maverick of the senate.

7. RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिति-स्थापक): Strong

Synonyms: Tough, Hardy

Antonyms: Vulnerable

Example Sentence:

Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize.

8. REBUT (VERB): (खंडन करना): Refute

Synonyms: Deny, Disprove

Antonyms: Confirm

Example Sentence:

He had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends.

9. CITE (NOUN): (उद्धरण देना): Quote

Synonyms: Reproduce, Mention

Antonyms: Conceal

Example Sentence:

Authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited.

10. BOOST (VERB): (बढ़ाना): Improve

Synonyms: Raise, Uplift

Antonyms: Decrease

Example Sentence:

A range of measures boosted tourism.

IDIOMS WITH HINDI MEANING

●First catch your hare/ Mind your own business  पहले अपना देखो तब दुसरो को बोलो 

●Red handed/ flat footed रंगे हांथो: Ramesh was caught red handed

●To take bread out of sb's mouth किसी की रोजी रोटी छिनना: If government cannot give us employment then don't have rights to take bread out of our mouth.

●The story made my heart bleed खून के आंसूं

●Acting runs in his blood खून में ही acting है 

●Bag of bones  हड्डियों  का ढांचा: Why don't you eat something you are not more than a bag of bones.

●Grey market चोर बाजार: He bought a mobile phone from grey market and got caught by police. 

●Talk shop काम की बात करना: Don't talk shop when you are on vacation.  

●At the mercy of god भगवान की दया पर: The patient is really in very bad condition, he is at the mercy of God.

●There is no help for it अब कुछ नही हो सकता: There is no help, it's Sunday the banks are closed. 

●Modest शालीन:  

●In vain व्यर्थ हो जाना my hard work went in vain when my boss refused my proposal.

●I am not born yesterday मुझे पता है क्या करना है में बच्चा नही हूँ

●To get up sb's nose नाक में दम कर देना

●Any fool/idiot can answer it कोई भी बता देगा: The question is so easy that any fool can answer it.

●To foot the bill खर्च उठाना। You have to foot the bill I came to meet you after all. 

●Bad hair day मनहूस दिन 

●Heartrending दुखद: People got upset after listening to his heartrending incident. 

●To blow hard; to talk proudly बड़ी बड़ी बाते करना: Come on! you are our boss for a few days, you don't need to blow hard.

●To give somebody long rope ज्यादा छूट देना: People take you for granted if you give them long rope. 

●These are minute’s problem बस कुछ देर की बात है

●Fair with in foul without मुहँ पे कुछ और पीठ पे कुछ और 

●To kick some body in the teeth बहुत नुकसान करना 

●Torch bearer पथ प्रदर्शक 

●Hollow promises खोखले वादे 

●He makes my blood boil खून खौलाना 

●Accept unpleasant fact अपनाना 

●To beat the air/ to roast a stone व्यर्थ मेहनत करना 

●Play the ape अजीब व्यवहार करना

●Eager beaver सिखने के लिए तैयार रहना

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary

1.Avian (Adj)-of or relating to birds. पक्षी संबंधी

2.Outbreak (N)-a sudden rise in the incidence of a disease. प्रकोप

3.Pathogenic (Adj)-of a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism) causing disease. रोगजनक

4.Predominantly (Adv)-mostly or mainly.

5.Stamping Out (Phrasal Verb)-to stop or destroy (something bad).

6.Derailed (V)-to impede, retard, or prevent (an action or procedure).

7.Compliant (Adj)-used to describe someone or something that obeys particular rules or laws.

8.Scuttle (V)-To stop something from continuing or developing.

9.Went On (Phrasal Verb)-to continue or proceed.

10.Contentious (Adj)-causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument. विवादास्पद

11.Mob (N)-a disorderly crowd of people. भीड़

12.Run-Off Election (N)-a second election held to determine a winner when no candidate in the first election met the required threshold for victory.

13.Tantamount (Adj)-equivalent in value, significance, or effect.

14.Viciousness (N)-deliberate cruelty or violence.

15.Vitriol (N)-bitter criticism or malice.

16.Disenchantment (N)-the feeling of being disappointed.

16. PRECEDE (VERB): (पहले होना):  lead up to

Synonyms: pave the way for, set the scene for

Antonyms: follow

Example Sentence:

A gun battle had preceded the explosions.

17. CONSEQUENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (परिणामी):  resulting

Synonyms: resultant, ensuing

Antonyms: casual

Example Sentence:

It was a loss of confidence and a consequential withdrawal of funds.

18.VICE (NOUN): (अनैतिकता):  immorality

Synonyms: wrongdoing, wrong

Antonyms: virtue

Example Sentence:

A mobile phone network is being used to peddle vice.

19. INDISPUTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (निर्विवाद):  incontrovertible

Synonyms: incontestable, undeniable

Antonyms: questionable

Example Sentence:

What he said was a far from indisputable fact.

20. ILLUSORY (ADJECTIVE): (भ्रामक):  delusory

Synonyms: delusional delusive

Antonyms: real

Example Sentence:

She knew the safety of her room was illusory.

21. FABLED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रसिद्ध):  famed

Synonyms: celebrated, renowned

Antonyms: unknown

Example Sentence:

We all saw a fabled art collection.

22. PALPABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुस्पष्ट):  perceptible

Synonyms: visible, noticeable

Antonyms: intangible

Example Sentence:

It was a palpable sense of loss for me.

23. CHASTISE (VERB): (दंड देना):  scold

Synonyms: upbraid, berate

Antonyms: praise

Example Sentence:

He chastised his colleagues for their laziness.

24. INSIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (गुढ़):  stealthy

Synonyms: subtle, surreptitious

Antonyms: straightforward

Example Sentence:

Harassment is a serious and insidious problem.

25. DENT (VERB): (कम करना):  diminish

Synonyms: reduce, lessen

Antonyms: increase

Example Sentence:

She didn't seem to dent the plate of food.

26.Strained (Adj)-showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness. तनावपूर्ण

27.At Loggerheads (Phrase)-disagreeing very strongly with someone.

28.Contention (N)-disagreement or dispute. विवाद

29.Memoranda (N)-a written proposal or reminder. ज्ञापन, अनुबोधक

30.Anguish (N)-extreme pain, distress, or anxiety.

31.Scrupulously (Adv)-in a very careful and thorough way. निष्ठापूर्वक

32.Adversaries (N)-an enemy or opponent. विरोधी

33.Contestation (N)-the action or process of disputing or arguing. विवाद

34.Shake Off (Phrasal Verb)-to get rid of an illness, problem etc.

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35.Dispossession (N)-the action of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions. निर्वासन

36.Assuage (V)-to lessen (pain or suffering). कम करना, शान्त करना

37.Disconcerting (Adj)-making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried. चिंताजनक

38.Infirmities (N)-an imperfection or blemish. कमजोरी

39.Allay (V)-to reduce (fear, doubt, or anger). कम करना

40.Amicable (Adj)-characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. सौहार्दपूर्ण, मित्रतापूर्ण

41.Spearheading (V)-lead (an attack or movement). अगुआई

17.Sanguine (Adj)-optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. आशावादी

18.In The Vicinity Of (Idiom)- in the area that is close to (a place).

19.Thrashing Out (Phrasal Verb)-to talk about (something) in order to make a decision, find a solution, etc.

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary

1. COMMERCIAL (ADJECTIVE): (लाभ के उदेश्यवाला): Lucrative

Synonyms: Moneymaking, Profitable

Antonyms:Loss-making

Example Sentence:

Their work is way too commercial.

2. SUBVERT (VERB): (व्‍यवस्‍था भंग करना): Destabilize

Synonyms: Unsettle, Overthrow

Antonyms: Keep

Example Sentence:

An attempt was made to subvert democratic government.

3. PRECAUTIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (निवारक): Preventative

Synonyms: Preventive, safety

Antonyms: Indifferent

Example Sentence:

We took her to hospital as a precautionary measure.

4. URGE (VERB): (अनुरोध करना): Encourage

Synonyms: Enjoin, adjure

Antonyms: Discourage

Example Sentence:

Drawing up outside, he urged her inside.

5 GROUNDBREAKING (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): Innovative

Synonyms: Pioneering, Advanced

Antonyms: Conservative

Example Sentence:

Groundbreaking research has been done to look into fertility problems

6. INTENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (गहन): Thorough

Synonyms: In-depth, Concentrated

Antonyms: Superficial

Example Sentence:

She undertook an intensive Arabic course.

7. WANE (VERB): (कम होना): Decrease

Synonyms: Decline, Diminish

Antonyms: Increase

Example Sentence:

Confidence in the dollar has waned.

8. GHASTLY (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर): Terrible

Synonyms: Frightful, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasant

Example Sentence:

It was one of the most ghastly crimes ever committed.

9. UNCERTAINTY (NOUN): (अनिश्चितता): Unpredictability

Synonyms: Unreliability, Precariousness

Antonyms: Certainty

Example Sentence:

These are times of uncertainty and danger.

10 LAPSE (VERB): (बिगड़ना): Deteriorate

Synonyms: Decline, Fall

Antonyms: Improve

Example Sentence:

The country has now lapsed into chaos.

MANIACS (CRAZE) 

●A person having a craze for anything english – Anglomaniac (अंग्रजी के प्रति दीवानगी)

●A person having a craze for collecting books – Bibliomaniac (पुस्तकों का प्यार करनेवाला)

●A person having a sickly desire for alcohol – Dipsomaniac (शराब का लती)

●A person with an irresistible desire to steal – Kleptomaniac (चोरी करने की दीवानगी)

●A person with a false impression that he is great and powerful – Megalomaniac (सर्वशक्तिमान समझने की बीमारी)

●A person having an unreasonable interest in any particular living, one idea or area of thought – Monomaniac (किसी एक के प्रति दीवानगी)

●A person who has an irresistible desire to set fire – Pyromaniac (आग लगाने की दीवानगी)

●A person who believes that he is God – Theomaniac (स्वयं को भगवान समझने की बीमारी)

●A person having an excessive attachment to foreign thing – Xenomaniac (विदेशी सामान के प्रति दीवानगी)

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary editorials

1.Lynchpin (N)-Important thing or detail.

2.Graver (Adj)-used for emphasizing how serious something is.

3.Dig Into (Phrasal Verb)-try to find something out.

4.Cumulative (Adj)-increasing by one addition after another. बढ़ता हुआ

5.Offtake (N)-the taking off or purchase of goods.

6.Pay Down (Phrasal Verb)-to reduce (a debt) by repaying in part.

7.Put The House In Order (Phrase)-to solve problems.

8.Overhaul (N)-a thorough examination or investigation.

9.Bore The Brunt (Phrase)-To suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation.

10.Pile Up (Phrasal Verb)-increase in quantity.

11.Diligently (Adv)-in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort.

12.Sentinel (N)-an indicator of the presence of disease.

13.Topographies (N)-Detailed, precise description of a place or region.

14.Complacent (Adj)-satisfied with one's situation or life. आत्मतुष्ट

15.Blip (N)-an unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend.

16.Partake (V)-to become involved with or take part in something.  भाग लेना

17.Wrangle (N)-a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.

18.Gauging (V)-to estimate or judge (people's feelings or reactions). अनुमान

19.Rhetoric (N)-the art of using speech or writing to persuade or influence. वक्रपटुता

20.Epidemiological (Adj)-relating to the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.  महामारी विज्ञान

21.Bungling (N)-the action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently. विफल

22.Disdain (V)-to treat (something or someone) as having little value or importance. उपेक्षा करना

23.Denouement (N)-the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear.

24.Rushed (Adj)-done or completed too hurriedly; hasty.

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25.Brushed Aside (Phrasal Verb)-bar from attention or consideration. नज़रअंदाज़ करना

26.Atrocity (N)-a cruel and violent act. क्रूरता

27.Excreta (N)-waste matter discharged from the body, especially faeces and urine.

28.Disenfranchisement (N)-the state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote. मताधिकार

29.Intangible (Adj)-incapable of being touched or seen. अस्पृश्य

30.Entitlements (N)-the fact of having a right to something. अधिकार

31.Oblique (Adj)-indirect or evasive. अप्रत्यक्ष

32.Perennial (Adj)-lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time.

33.Unbearable (Adj)-not able to be endured or tolerated. असहनीय

34.Cremate (V)-dispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes. शव जलाना

35.Revulsion (N)-violent feeling of disgust. घृणा

36.Foment (V)-instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). भड़काना

37.Unequivocally (Adv)-in a way that leaves no doubt. स्पष्ट

38.Inflation (N)-a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. मुद्रास्फीति

39.Mitigate (V)-to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad. कम करना

40.Downplaying (V)-make (something) appear less important than it really is.

41.Dissent (V)-to disagree with other people about something. असहमति

42.Glean (V)-to accumulate or collect.

43.Leeway (N)-freedom to act within certain limits. छूट

44.Tame (V)-to bring under control.

45.Went To Great Lengths (Phrase)-to try very hard to achieve something.

46.Transient (Adj)-lasting for a short time only. क्षणिक

47.Return To Its Feet (Phrase)-well or successful again after being ill or having problems.

48.Bottlenecks (N)-a problem that delays progress. बाधाओं

49.Fraternity (N)-a feeling of friendship and support. भाईचारा

50.Abolition (N)-the official end to a law, system, practice etc. उन्मूलन

51.Staving Off (Phrasal Verb)-to stop something bad from happening.

52.Civil Strife (N)-violent activity such as rioting or fighting in public places, especially involving many people.

53.Amphibious (Adj)-relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.

54.Undernourishment (N)-not having enough food to develop or function normally. अल्पपोषित

55.Strife-Ridden (Adj)-divided by violent conflict or dissent.

56.Festering (Adj)-intended to cause hurt or distress.

57.Conspicuous (Adj)-obvious, marked, clear, undeniable, discernible. सुस्पष्ट

58.Salutary (Adj)-beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable. लाभदायक, हितकर

59.Accustomed (Adj)-familiar with something. अभ्यस्त

60.Embracing (V)-to accept something enthusiastically.

61.Endure (V)-to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant. सहन करना

62.Retractable Roof (N)-a roof system designed to roll back the roof on tracks so that the interior of the facility is open to the outdoors.

63.Fore (N)-the most important or successful position.

64.Spruced Up (Phrasal Verb)-to make (someone or something) look cleaner, neater, or more attractive.

65.Slump (N)-a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual.

66.Culmination (N)-the highest point of achievement or excellence. पराकाष्ठा

67.Fortnight (N)-a period of two weeks.

68.Astute (Adj)-able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it. चतुर

69.Undergird (V)-to support something by forming a strong base for it.

70.Lives Up To (Phrasal Verb)-fulfil expectations.

71.Manna (N)-a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain.

72.Thrust On (Phrasal Verb)-to force someone to accept or deal with something.

73.Eloquently (Adv)-in a fluent or persuasive manner. स्पष्ट रूप से

74.Pans Out (Phrasal Verb)-to develop in a particular way or in a successful way.

75.Beleaguered (Adj)-having a lot of problems or difficulties.

76.Far-Flung (Adj)-Distant or remote. दूर-दराज़

77.Reinvigorate (V)-to strengthen something.

78.Strapped (Adj)-not having enough money.

79.Avenues (N)-a way of approaching a problem or making progress towards something. मार्ग

80.Disinvestment (N)-the withdrawal or reduction of an investment. विनिवेश

81.Throws Open The Doors (Phrase)-To make more accessible.

82.Anaemic (Adj)-without any energy and effort. जोशरहित

Daily the Hindu Vocabulary

 ◆Daily The Hindu Vocabulary◆

1. EXCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पूर्ण): Complete

Synonyms: Full, Entire

Antonyms: Partial

Example Sentence:

The company had exclusive focus on success and making money.

2. RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): Restart

Synonyms: Restarting, Reopening

Antonyms: Suspension

Example Sentence:

With a resumption of her former manner, she turned back to her husband.

3. SPARK (VERB): (कारण होना): Give rise to

Synonyms: Cause, Set in motion

Antonyms: Bring to an end

Example Sentence:

The unexpected trial sparked a furious row.

4. INSTANTLY (ADVERB): (तत्काल): Immediately

Synonyms: At once, Straight away

Antonyms:Eventually

Example Sentence:

She fell asleep almost instantly.

5. INTRINSIC (ADJECTIVE): (आंतरिक): Inherent

Synonyms: Innate, Inborn

Antonyms: Extrinsic

Example Sentence:

Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.

6. BLEND (VERB): (मिश्रित करना): Mix

Synonyms: Mingle, Combine

Antonyms: Clash

Example Sentence:

Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water to get a perfect mixture.

7. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना): Strengthen

Synonyms: Secure, Stabilize

Antonyms: Weaken

Example Sentence:

The company consolidated its position in the international market.

8. ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): (प्यारा): Lovable

Synonyms: Appealing, Charming

Antonyms:Hateful

Example Sentence:

I have four adorable Siamese cats.

9. HUMANITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): (मानवीय): Compassionate

Synonyms: Humane, Unselfish

Antonyms: Selfish

Example Sentence:

NGOs send humanitarian aid to all.

10. TUSSLE (NOUN): (संघर्ष): Scuffle

Synonyms: Fight, Struggle

Antonyms: Accord

Example Sentence:

There was a tussle for the ball.

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1.Trickle Down (Phrasal Verb)-(of wealth) gradually benefit the poorest as a result of the increasing wealth of the richest.

2.Exchequer (N)-the funds of a government or institution or individual. राजकोष

3.Abysmal (Adj)-very great; limitless.

4.Ramp Up (Phrasal Verb)-increase the level or amount of something sharply. बढ़ाना

5.Hinterland (N)-a part of the country that is far away from the big city areas. पृष्ठ प्रदेश

6.Cope (V)-to deal successfully with a difficult situation.

7.Bailout (N)-an act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse.

8.Ailing (Adj)-experiencing financial problems.

9.Propensity (N)-an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. प्रवृत्ति, झुकाव

10.Belt-Tightening (V)-to spend less money.

11.Doles (N)-a grant of government funds to the unemployed.

12.Elephant In The Room (Phrase)-a difficult, controversial, or obvious problem that no one wants to talk about.

13. PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (विश्वसनीय): credible

Synonyms: reasonable, believable

Antonyms: unlikely

Example Sentence:

He gave a plausible explanation of how he got into acting.

14. TRANSGRESSION (NOUN):(उल्लंघन) : offence

Synonyms: crime, sin

Antonyms: obedience

Example Sentence:

I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions.

15. THRILL (VERB): (रोमांचित करना): excite

Synonyms: stimulate, arouse

Antonyms: bore

Example Sentence:

Frankly, jumping off a cliff doesn't thrill me at all.

16. CONFISCATE (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): impound

Synonyms: seize, commandeer

Antonyms: return

Example Sentence:

The guards immediately confiscated his camera.

17. NEGLIGENCE (NOUN): (लापरवाही): carelessness

Synonyms: dereliction of duty, neglect

Antonyms: conscientiousness

Example Sentence:

She got injured due to the negligence of his employers.

18. STASH (VERB): (छिपाना): store

Synonyms: stow, pack

Antonyms: show

Example Sentence:

Their wealth had been stashed away in Swiss banks.

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

Synonyms: to the point, apposite

Antonyms: irrelevant

Example Sentence:

She asked me a lot of pertinent questions.

20. CONFINE (VERB): (सीमित करना): enclose

Synonyms: incarcerate, imprison

Antonyms: release

Example Sentence:

He does not confine his message to high politics.

21. VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): old hand

Synonyms: old-timer, old stager

Antonyms: novice

Example Sentence:

He is a veteran theatre artist.

22. LAPSE (VERB): (अवधि समाप्त होना): expire

Synonyms: run out, terminate

Antonyms: current

Example Sentence:

He let his membership of CND lapse.

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1.Intrusive (Adj)-causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited. दखल देने वाला

2.Denouement (N)-the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear.

3.Abrogation (N)-the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement. रद्दीकरण

4.At Loggerheads (Phrase)-disagreeing very strongly with someone.

5.Authoritarian (N)-favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom. सत्तावादी

6.Lopsided (Adj)-leaning to one side. एकतरफ़ा

7.Adversarial (Adj)-involving or characterized by conflict or opposition. विरोधात्मक

8.Rebut (V)-claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false. खंडन करना

9.Exemplified (V)-illustrate or clarify by giving an example. उदाहरण देना

10.Spearheaded (V)-to lead (an attack or a campaign). नेतृत्व

11.Etched (V)-to fix permanently in or implant firmly on the mind; root in the memory.

12.Succumbed (V)-die from the effect of a disease or injury. मृत्यु को प्राप्त होना

13.Cremated (V)-to burn a dead person’s body. दाहसंस्कार करना

14.Kept Away (Phrasal Verb)-to avoid going near somebody/something.

15.Unconscionable (Adj)-not right or reasonable. अनुचित

16.Chores (N)-a routine task, especially a household one.

17.Inhuman (Adj)-lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel and barbaric. अमानवीय, क्रूर

18.Grim (Adj)-unpleasant or disagreeable. निष्ठुर

19.Simmer (V)-(of violence or conflict) to threaten to break out.

20.Drop Out (Phrasal Verb)-abandon a course of study. छोड़ना

21.Sordid (Adj)-dirty and unpleasant. घिनौना

22.Hordes (N)-a large group of people.

23.Vandals (N)-a person, often in a group, who intentionally damages public or private property.

24.Detritus (N)-waste or debris of any kind. मलबा

25.Plotted (V)-secretly make plans to carry out (an illegal or harmful action). आलेखित

26.Brought Down (Phrasal Verb)-to cause to fall. गिराना

27.Demolition (N)-the act of destroying something, such as a building or other structure. विध्वंस

28.Unconscionable (Adj)-not right or reasonable. अनुचित

29.Throwing To The Winds (Phrase)-To discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.

30.Acquitting (V)-to decide officially in a court of law that someone is not guilty of a particular crime. निर्दोषी ठहराना

31.Vantage Points (N)-a position from which you can see things well.

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1. KINDLE (VERB): (प्रज्वलित करना): light

Synonyms: ignite, set fire to

Antonyms: douse

Example Sentence:

They kindle lights, he says, assuming one is in darkness.

2. INDEFINITELY (ADVERB): (अनिश्चित काल के लिए): sine die

Synonyms: forever, for good

Antonyms: temporarily

Example Sentence:

He can't expect to keep sneaking up to visit her indefinitely and get away with it.

3. PARTLY (ADVERB): (आंशिक रूप में): in part

Synonyms: partially, somewhat

Antonyms: completely

Example Sentence:

The result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance.

4. FRAUDULENT (ADJECTIVE): (कपटपूर्ण): dishonest

Synonyms: cheating, swindling

Antonyms: honest

Example Sentence:

I wouldn't dream of going into business with that fraudulent insurance company.

5. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): erode

Synonyms: wear away, undercut

Antonyms: support

Example Sentence:

The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.

6. REVOKE (VERB): (रद्द करना): cancel

Synonyms: repeal, rescind

Antonyms: introduce

Example Sentence:

The men appealed and the sentence was revoked.

7. SPECIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (सटीक): exact

Synonyms: accurate, precise

Antonyms: vague

Example Sentence:

When ordering goods, be specific.

8 AGITATION (NOUN): (आवेश): anxiety

Synonyms: perturbation, disquiet

Antonyms: calmness

Example Sentence:

She was wringing her hands in agitation.

9. BYGONE (ADJECTIVE): (पुराना): ancient

Synonyms: past, former

Antonyms: contemporary

Example Sentence:

That is contrary to the observation of philosophers of bygone days.

10. STIMULATE (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): encourage

Synonyms: prompt, prod

Antonyms: discourage

Example Sentence:

The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.