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1) Impunity (Noun) - दण्ड मुि� 6) Perfunctory (Adjective) -- वास्तिवक इच्छा ,

Definition: Exemption from punishment or भावना, या �यास के िबना �कया जाता है|
freedom from the injurious consequences of an Definition: (of an action) carried out without
action. real interest, feeling, or effort.
Synonyms: Immunity, Indemnity Synonyms: Cursory, Desultory; Quick, Brief
Antonyms: Liability, Responsibility Antonyms: Careful, Thorough
Usage: The impunity enjoyed by military Usage: He gave a perfunctory nod.
officers implicated in civilian killings.
7) Succour (Noun) -- परे शानी म� सहायता
2) Travesty (Noun) - गलतफहमी Definition: Assistance and support in times of
Definition: False, absurd, or distorted hardship and distress.
representation of something Synonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance
Synonyms: Misrepresentation, Distortion, Antonyms: Blockage, Hindrance
Perversion Usage: They provide shelter and succour in
Antonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity times of need.
Usage: The absurdly lenient sentence is a
travesty of justice. 8) Leaning (Noun) – झुकाव
Definition: A tendency or partiality of a
3) Acquittal (Noun) -- दोषमुि� particular kind.
Definition: A judgment or verdict that a person Synonyms: Inclination, Tendency, Bent,
is not guilty of the crime with which they have Proclivity, Propensity
been charged. Usage: His early leanings were towards cooking
Synonyms: Absolution, Clearing, Exoneration and he went off to become a chef.
Antonyms: Conviction
Usage: The trial resulted in an acquittal 9) Baffle (Verb) -- चकरा देना
Definition: Totally bewilder or perplex.
4) Testimony (Noun) – सा�य या गवाही Synonyms: Perplex, Puzzle, Bewilder, Mystify
Definition: A formal written or spoken Antonyms: Enlighten, Clear, Comprehensible
statement, especially one given in a court of law. Usage: An unexplained occurrence that baffled
Synonyms: Evidence, Sworn Statement everyone.
Antonyms: Disproof
Usage: The testimony of an eyewitness. 10) Denigrate (verb) -- उपेक्षा करना या बदनाम
करना
5) Abduct (Verb) -- अपहरण करना
Definition: Criticize unfairly; Disparage.
Definition: Take (someone) away illegally by Synonyms: Disparage, Belittle, Diminish
force or deception; kidnap. Antonyms: Extol
Usage: The millionaire who disappeared may Usage: Doom and gloom merchants who
have been abducted. denigrate their own country.
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7) Wane (Verb) – कम होना
1) Ambient (Adjective) -- प�रवेश Definition: of a state or feeling) decrease in
Definition: Relating to the immediate vigour or extent; become weaker.
surroundings of something Synonyms: Decrease, Decline, Diminish,
Synonyms: Atmosphere, Climate, Clime, Dwindle
Context, Environment Antonyms: Increase, Grow
Usage: The liquid is stored at below ambient Usage: Support for the strike was waning
temperature
8) Drubbing (Noun) – मारना
2) Residue (Noun) -- अवशेष Definition: a beating; a thrashing.
Definition: A small amount of something that Synonyms: Beating, Thrashing, Walloping,
remains after the main part has gone or been Thumping, Battering, Pounding
taken or used Antonyms: Win
Synonyms: Remainder, Rest, Remains Usage: "I'll give the scoundrels a drubbing
Usage: The fine residue left after the sorting if I can
of tea
3) Lethal (Adjective) – �ाणहर या जानलेवा 9) Rhetoric -- अलंकार शा�
Definition: Sufficient to cause death Definition: The art of effective or persuasive
Synonyms: Fatal, Deadly, Mortal speaking or writing
Antonyms: Harmless, Safe Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Power of
Usage: Urgent correctives are needed, or lethal speech
winter pollution will become the new normal Usage: Its populist rhetoric was directed
until then against Berlin’s backing for the euro
zone bailout programme.
4) Escalate (Verb) -- तेजी से वृि� होना
Definition: Increase rapidly.
10) Stubble (Noun) -- डंठल
Synonyms: Grow, Develop, Mushroom,
Increase Definition: The cut stalks of cereal plants left
Antonyms: Shrink, Plunge sticking out of the ground after the grain is
Usage: The price of tickets escalated harvested.
Synonyms: Talks, Straw, Bristles, Whiskers
Usage: Farm stubble burning is a major
5) Bolster (verb) -- समथर्न या मजबूत करना
contributor to the problem, and its footprint
Definition: Support or strengthen
may be growing because of wider use of
Synonyms: Strengthen, Support, Reinforce
mechanical harvesters that is producing more
Antonyms: Undermine
waste.
Usage: The fall in interest rates is starting to
bolster confidence
1) Facile (Adjective) – सुगम या सरल
6) Cohabitation (Noun) -- सहवास
Definition: Ignoring the true complexities of
Definition: The state or fact of living or
an issue; Superficial
existing at the same time or in the same place.
Synonyms: Simplistic, Superficial, Oversimple
Usage: A harmonious cohabitation with
Antonyms: Thorough, Profound
other living creatures
Usage: A man of facile and shallow intellect Synonyms: Surrender, Give in, Yield, Admit
defeat,
2) Permeate (Verb) – पूरा फै लना या �ा� होना Antonyms: resist, hold out
Definition: Spread throughout (something); Usage: The patriots had to capitulate to the
pervade enemy forces
Synonyms: fill, filter through, diffuse through,
imbue 7) Condemnation (Noun) -- �नदा
Usage: The aroma of soup permeated the air Definition: The expression of very strong
disapproval; censure.
3) Emanate (verb) -- िनगर्त होना Synonyms: There was strong international
Definition: (of a feeling, quality, or sensation) condemnation of the attack
issue or spread out from (a source). Antonyms: Censure, Criticism, Castigation,
Synonyms: Emerge, Flow, Pour, Proceed, Stricture, Denunciation, Damnation,
Issue Vilification, Opprobrium
Antonyms: Conceal, Hold Usage: Praise, Plaudits
Usage: The proposals emanated from a
committee 8) Rein (Verb) -- संयम करना
Definition: Check or guide (a horse) by pulling
4) Schism (Noun) – फू ट या िवभाजन on its reins.
Definition: A split or division between strongly Synonyms: Restrain, Check, Curb, Constrain
opposed sections or parties, caused by Usage: He reined in his horse and waited
differences in opinion or belief.
Synonyms: Division, Split, Rift, Breach, 9) Firebrand (Noun) -- आंदोलक
Rupture, Break, Separation Definition: A person with a penchant for
Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, militancy in speech and/or action
Harmony Synonyms: Agitator, Demagogue (also
Usage: The widening schism between Church demagog), Exciter, Fomenter
leaders and politicians Usage: A firebrand who urged crowds to riot
during the blackouts
5) Blasphemy (Noun) -- ई�र िनन्दा
Definition: The action or offence of speaking 10) Reversal (Noun) -- िवपयर्
sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; Definition: A change to an opposite direction,
profane talk. position, or course of action.
Synonyms: Profanity, Profaneness, Sacrilege, Synonyms: Turnaround, Turnround,
Irreligiousness Turnabout
Antonyms: Reverence Antonyms: Approval, Enactment, Validation
Usage: He was detained on charges of Usage: A dramatic reversal in population
blasphemy decline in the Alps
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Definition: Cease to resist an opponent or an
unwelcome demand; yield. 1) Contemplate (Verb) -- िवचार करना
Definition: Look thoughtfully for a long time at
Synonyms: Look at, View, Regard, Examine, Usage: Manufacturers are keen to cash in on
Inspect the burgeoning demand
Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Reject
Usage: She contemplated her body in the 7) Ostensible (Adjective) -- ख़याली
mirror Definition: Stated or appearing to be true, but
not necessarily so.
2) Behove (Verb) -- अिनवायर् रहना Synonyms: Apparent, Seeming, Outward,
Definition: It is a duty or responsibility for Surface, Superficial
someone to do something. Antonyms: Real, Genuine
Synonyms: Be incumbent on, Be obligatory for, Usage: The real dispute which lay behind the
Be required of ostensible complaint
Usage: It behoves the House to assure itself
that there is no conceivable alternative. 8) Bourgeoisie (Noun) -- पूंजीपित वगर्
Definition: The middle class, typically with
3) Furnish (Verb) -- �स्तुत करना reference to its perceived materialistic values or
Definition: Be a source of; provide. conventional attitudes.
Synonyms: Supply, Equip, Provide, Provision Usage: The rise of the bourgeoisie at the end of
Antonyms: Divest the eighteenth century
Usage: Fish furnish an important source of
protein 9) Poignant (Adjective) -- मा�मक
Definition: Evoking a keen sense of sadness or
4) Unsparing (Adjective) -- बेरहम regret.
Definition: Merciless; Severe Synonyms: Touching, Moving, Sad
Synonyms: Merciless, Pitiless, Unpitying, Usage: A poignant reminder of the passing of
Ruthless time
Antonyms: Merciful, Gentle, Mild
Usage: He is unsparing in his criticism of the 10) Pomp (Noun) -- धूमधाम
arms trade Definition: Ceremony and splendid display.
Synonyms: Ceremony, Ceremonial, Solemnity
5) Fiduciary (Adjective) -- �त्ययी Antonyms: Simplicity
Definition: Involving trust, especially with Usage: Entertaining overseas visitors with the
regard to the relationship between a trustee and right degree of pomp.
a beneficiary
Usage: The Company has a fiduciary duty to Editorial 08 – 11 – 2018
shareholders
1) Leeway (Noun) -- अनुवातगमन
6) Burgeon (Verb) -- फलना-फू लना Definition: The amount of freedom to move or
Definition: Begin to grow or increase rapidly; act that is available.
flourish. Synonyms: Freedom, Scope, Slack
Synonyms: grow rapidly, increase Antonyms: Constraint, Restriction
rapidly/exponentially Usage: The government had greater leeway to
Antonyms: Shrink introduce reforms.
This flexibility could be a sign that the U.S. is Synonyms: Influence, Power, Authority,
leaving space for leeway in resuming talks with Weight
Iran in the long term. Usage: The organization needs to leverage its
key resources"
2) Fructify (Verb) -- फलवान होना
Definition: Make (something) fruitful or 8) Negotiation (Noun)
productive. Definition: Discussion aimed at reaching an
Usage: They were sacrificed in order that their agreement.
blood might fructify the crops Synonyms: Conference, Debate, Dialogue;
Mediation, Arbitration
3) Foreseeable (Adjective) -- भिवष्यवाणी करने Antonyms: Disagreement
Usage: Unlike China, it chose to reduce its oil
म� सक्षम
intake from Iran, and entered into
Definition: Able to be foreseen or predicted.
negotiations for alternative fuel supplies from
Synonyms: Certain, Anticipated
Iran’s rivals in the Gulf.
Antonyms: Improbable, Unexpected,
Unforeseen
9) Belligerence (Noun) -- आ�ामक
Usage: The situation is unlikely to change in
the foreseeable future Definition: Aggressive or warlike behaviour.
Usage: Mortimer was eyeing Guy with
belligerence
4) Outrun (Verb) -- आगे बढ़ना
Definition: Go beyond or exceed.
10) Impediment (Noun) -- हकलाहट
Synonyms: Draw away from, Shake off
Usage: His courage outran his prudence Definition: A defect in a person's speech, such
as a lisp or stammer.
Synonyms: Hesitancy, Faltering
5) Sanction (Verb) – संस्वीकृ ित देना
Antonyms: Benefit
Definition: Impose a sanction or penalty on.
Usage: She spoke with an impediments.
Synonyms: Punish, Discipline someone for
Antonyms: Prohibit, Ban
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Usage: The U.S. administration’s decision to
grant India and seven other countries waivers on
1) Resonant (Adjective) -- गुंजयमान
the sanctions it re-imposed on Iran provides
some temporary relief to India. Definition: (of sound) deep, clear, and
continuing to sound or reverberate.
Synonyms: Deep, Low, Sonorous, Full, Full-
6) Circumvent (Verb) -- एक रास्ता तलाश�
bodied
Definition: Find a way around (an obstacle)
Antonyms: Faint, Thin, Weak
Synonyms: avoid, get round, find a way round
Usage: A full-throated and resonant guffaw
Usage: The European Union, Russia and China
have also been working on a “special payment
2) Beleaguer (Verb) -- एक ब�त मुिश्कल िस्थित म�
mechanism” to circumvent sanctions.
होना
7) Leverage (Verb) -- उ�ोलन Definition: Put in a very difficult situation.
Definition: Use (something) to maximum Synonyms: Hard-pressed, Troubled, In
advantage difficulties
Usage: The board is supporting the beleaguered Synonyms: Deal out, Share out, Mete out,
director Divide up
Antonyms: Collect, Combine
3) Exaggerate (Verb) --- अितरं जना करना Usage: The scanty portions of food doled out to
Definition: Represent (something) as being them
larger, better, or worse than it really is.
Synonyms: overstate, overemphasize, 9) Unintended (Adjective) -- अनायास ही
overstress Definition: Not planned or meant.
Antonyms: Play down, Understate,
Understated Usage: The unintended consequences of
Usage: she was apt to exaggerate any aches and people's actions
pains
10) Anticipate (Verb) – �त्याशा करना
4) Demonstrate (verb) -- �दखाना Definition: Look forward to.
Definition: Clearly show the existence or truth Synonyms: Await, Count the days until
of (something) by giving proof or evidence. Antonyms: Dread
Synonyms: Reveal, Bespeak, Indicate, Signify Usage: Elaine tingled with excitement as she
Antonyms: Hide anticipated her meeting with Will.
Usage: Their shameful silence demonstrates
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5) Apprehension (Noun) – डर या बेचैनी 1) Uproar (Noun) -- कोलाहल

Definition: Anxiety or fear that something bad Definition: A loud and impassioned noise or
or unpleasant will happen disturbance; a public expression of protest or
Synonyms: Anxiety, Angst, Alarm, Worry, outrage.
Uneasiness Synonyms: Turmoil, Disorder, Confusion,
Antonyms: Confidence Chaos, Commotion
Usage: He felt sick with apprehension Antonyms: Clam, Acquiescence
Usage: The room was in an uproar.
6) Bust (Verb) – सुरिक्षत िनकल जाना
Definition: escape. 2) Ostensible (Adjective) -- ख़याली
Usage: she busted out of prison Definition: Stated or appearing to be true, but
not necessarily so.
7) Subvention (Noun) -- राजक�य सहायता Synonyms: Apparent, Seeming, Outward,
Definition: A grant of money, especially from Surface, and Superficial
a government. Antonyms: Real, Genuine
Synonyms: Admission, Allocation, Allotment Usage: The real dispute which lay behind the
Usage: Ottawa has begun to cut federal ostensible complaint
subventions to the provinces
3) Rampage (verb) – दंगा करना
8) Dole (verb) -- ख़ैरात करना Definition: (especially of a large group of
Definition: Distribute shares of something. people) move through a place in a violent and
uncontrollable manner.
Synonyms: Riot, Charge, Tear Definition: Care for and protect (someone or
Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace something) while they are growing.
Usage: Stone-throwing mobs rampaged Synonyms: Bring up, Care for, Provide for,
through the streets Take care of, Attend to
Antonyms: Neglect, Hinder
4) Curtail (verb) – घटाना Usage: My father nurtured my love of art.
Definition: Reduce in extent or quantity;
impose a restriction on. 9) Assimilation (Noun) -- आत्मसात्करण
Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Cut Down, Cut Back, Definition: The process of taking in and fully
Decrease, Lessen understanding information or ideas.
Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen Synonyms: Anabolism, Catabolism,
Usage: Civil liberties were further curtailed. Consumption, Digestion
Antonyms: Exclude, Misinterpret, Mistake,
5) Protagonist (Noun) -- समथर्क Misunderstand
Definition: An advocate or champion of a Usage: The assimilation of the knowledge
particular cause or idea. of the Greeks.
Synonyms: Supporter, Upholder, Adherent,
Backer, Proponent, Advocate 10) Frenzy (Noun) -- उन्माद
Antonyms: Opponent Definition: A state or period of uncontrolled
Usage: The EC is a great protagonist of excitement or wild behaviour.
deregulation. Synonyms: Hysteria, Madness, Mania,
Insanity
6) Orchestrate (Verb) -- �विस्थत करना Antonyms: Calm, Calmness, Happiness,
Definition: Plan or coordinate the elements of Harmony
(a situation) to produce a desired effect, Usage: Doreen worked herself into a frenzy of
especially surreptitiously. rage.
Synonyms: Organize, Arrange, Put together,
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Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Separate
Usage: He threatened to orchestrate a 1) Negate (Verb) -- िनष्फल नकारना
campaign of civil disobedience. Definition: Make ineffective; Nullify.
Synonyms: Invalidate, Nullify
7) Stifle (verb) -- दम घुटना Antonyms: Confirm, Support, Validate
Definition: Make (someone) unable to breathe Usage: Dissolution of Sri Lanka’s Parliament
properly; suffocate. negates the letter and spirit of constitutional
Synonyms: Suffocate, Choke, Asphyxiate; reforms
Smother
Antonyms: Cold, Let out 2) Roil (verb) -- �ोिधत करना
Usage: People in the streets were stifled by Definition: To move or proceed turbulently.
the fumes. Synonyms: Annoy, Fret, Ruffle, Exasperate,
Provoke, Rile.
8) Nurture (Verb) -- पालन - पोषण करना Antonyms: Aid, Calm, Help
Usage: Sri Lanka has been roiled by political Synonyms: Connect, Analogize, Associate,
uncertainty Relate, Compare
Antonyms: Contrast
3) Garner (Verb) -- संिचत करना Usage: we should correlate general trends in
Definition: Gather or collect (something, public opinion with trends in the content of
especially information or approval). television news"
Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Accumulate,
Amass 8) Untenable (Adjective) -- अिस्थर, असमथर्नीय
Antonyms: Spend, Disperse, Distribute, Divide Definition: (especially of a position or view)
Usage: This was a move to buy Mr. Rajapaksa not able to be maintained or defended against
time to garner support through defections. attack or objection.
Synonyms: Indefensible, Undefendable,
4) Fig leaf (Noun) -- छलावरण Unarguable, Insupportable
Definition: A thing intended to conceal a Antonyms: Tenable, Defensible
difficulty or embarrassment. Usage: Mr. Rajapaksa’s continuance became
Synonyms: Camouflage, Affectation, untenable.
Appearance
Antonyms: Reality, Truth 9) Enumerate (Verb) -- एक एक करके बताना
Usage: A fig leaf of constitutionality has been Definition: Mention (a number of things) one
made up, citing Article 33(2)(c), which says the by one.
President has the power to summon, prorogue Synonyms: List, Itemize, Catalogue
and dissolve Parliament. Antonyms: Conceal, Estimate, Guess, Hide
Usage: It is difficult to see how a general
5) Cryptic (Adjective) -- गु� provision enumerating some powers can
Definition: Having a meaning that is override a specific provision elsewhere in the
mysterious or obscure. Constitution that expressly limits those powers.
Synonyms: Enigmatic, Mysterious
Antonyms: Straightforward, Clear 10) Prorogue (Verb) -- स्थिगत करना
Usage: The clarification is cryptic, referring to Definition: Discontinue a session of (a
“misunderstandings of public data products and parliament or other legislative assembly)
the ways that the LIGO data need to be treated” without dissolving it.
by those raising objections. Synonyms: Adjourn, Defer, Delay
Antonyms: Advance, Continue, Expedite,
6) Lacuna (Noun) -- एक िनवार्िसत जगह Forward
Definition: an unfilled space; a gap Usage: A fig leaf of constitutionality has been
Synonyms: Break, Cavity, Depression, Gap made up, citing Article 33(2) (c), which says the
Antonyms: Closure, Continuation President has the power to summon, prorogue
Usage: The journal has filled a lacuna in Middle and dissolve Parliament.
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7) Correlate (Verb) -- सहसंबध
ं ी बनाना
Definition: Establish a mutual relationship or 1) Rogue (Noun) -- दु�
connection between. Definition: A dishonest or unprincipled man.
Synonyms: Scoundrel, Villain, Reprobate, Usage: The government’s strategy of using

Rascal, Good-for-nothing military force while earmarking funds for
Antonyms: Aboveboard, Honest, Straight infrastructure and welfare programmes in the
Usage: Saudi Arabia maintained it was a rogue districts most affected by left-wing extremism
operation carried out without the Crown has weakened the Maoists.
Prince’s involvement.
6) Wage (verb) -- आचरण करना
2) Extradite (Verb) -- अपराधी को �त्य�पत करना Definition: Carry on (a war or campaign).
Definition: Hand over (a person accused or Synonyms: Engage in, Carry on, Conduct,
convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the Execute, Pursue
foreign state in which the crime was committed. Antonyms: Cease, Destroy, Fail, Forget
Synonyms: Repatriate, Expel, Banish Usage: The government continued to wage war
Antonyms: Hold, Keep on the guerrillas
Usage: Turkey’s request for the 18 arrested
suspects to be extradited for questioning has 7) Repression (Noun) -- दमन
been turned down. Definition: The restraint, prevention, or
inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.
3) Haphazard (Adjective) -- �मरिहत Synonyms: Restraint, Restraining, Holding
Definition: Lacking any obvious principle of back, Keeping back
organization. Antonyms: Expression
Synonyms: Random, Unplanned, Usage: These actions have resulted in the
Unsystematic, Unmethodical militarization of these areas, repression of
Antonyms: Methodical, Systematic tribal people both by state actions,
Usage: Welfare measures, even if they have
been implemented haphazardly, have enabled 8) Insurgency (Noun) -- िव�ोह
outreach into tribal areas where the state was Definition: An active revolt or uprising.
hitherto absent. Synonyms: Insurrection, Mutiny, Outbreak,
Rebellion
4) Uptick (Noun) -- इजाफा Antonyms: Counterinsurgency,
Definition: A small increase or slight upward Counterrevolution
trend. Usage: Rebels are waging an armed insurgency
Synonyms: Accretion, Accrual, Addendum, to topple the monarchy
Addition
Antonyms: Deduction, Subtraction 9) Deprivation (Noun) – गरीबी
Usage: There has been an uptick in attacks by Definition: The damaging lack of material
Maoists, indicating that their ability to strike benefits considered to be basic necessities in a
remains strong. society.
Synonyms: Poverty, Impoverishment, Penury,
5) Earmark (Verb) -- िवशेष �योजन के िलए रखना Privation,
Definition: Designate (funds or resources) for Antonyms: Wealth
a particular purpose. Usage: Low wages mean that 3.75 million
Synonyms: Set aside, Lay aside, Set apart people suffer serious deprivation
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misapply, Misuse
10) Persuade (verb) -- राज़ी करना Definition: Nervous or unable to relax.

Definition: Induce (someone) to do something Synonyms: Excitable, Fiddle-Footed, Flighty,
through reasoning or argument. Fluttery, High-Strung
Synonyms: Prevail on, Talk someone into, Antonyms: Imperturbable, Nerveless,
Coax, Convince, Make Unexcitable, Unflappable, Unshakable
Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage, Deter Usage: The strong U.S. opposition to higher oil
Usage: The question is, what must be done to prices could be making investors feel jittery.
persuade Saudi Arabia to bring the
perpetrators of this murder to light? 5) Castigate (Verb) -- ितरस्कार करना
Definition: Reprimand (someone) severely.
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Chastise, Chide
1) Fickle (Adjective) -- प�रवतर्नीय Antonyms: Praise, Commend
Definition: Changing frequently, especially as Usage: He was castigated for not setting a
regards one's loyalties or affections. good example
Synonyms: Capricious, Changeable, Variable
Antonyms: Constant, Stable 6) Lamented (Adjective) – िवलाप
Usage: The fickle nature of the global Definition: A conventional way of describing
petroleum market has been on display over the someone who has died or something that has
last few days. ceased to exist.
Synonyms: Mourn, Grieve (for/over), Weep
2) Cartel (Noun) -- उत्पादक संघ for, Shed tears for
Definition: An association of manufacturers or Antonyms: Celebrate, Rejoice
suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices Usage: The late and much lamented Leonard
at a high level and restricting competition. Bernstein
Synonyms: Conglomerate, Consortium,
Corporation, Gang 7) Scoff (Verb) – उपहास करना
Usage: Saudi Arabia’s latest call to cut output Definition: Speak to someone or about
comes just months after the OPEC cartel something in a scornfully derisive or mocking
decided to increase its output. way.
Synonyms: Mock, Deride, Ridicule
3) Apprehension (Noun) – डर या �चता Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Flatter
Definition: Anxiety or fear that something bad Usage: Patrick professed to scoff at soppy love
or unpleasant will happen. scenes in films
Synonyms: Anxiety, Angst, Alarm, Worry,
Uneasiness, Unease 8) Intrinsic (Adjective) – स्वाभािवक
Antonyms: Confidence Definition: Belonging naturally; essential.
Usage: OPEC members decided to ramp up Synonyms: Inherent, Innate, Inborn, Inbred,
supply after apprehensions over Iranian Congenital
supplies in the wake of economic sanctions Antonyms: Extrinsic, Acquired
imposed by the U.S. Usage: Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high
quality of life
4) Jittery (Adjective) -- िचड़िचड़ा
9) Pernicious (Adjective) -- हािनकारक Usage: If the premise is true, then the

Definition: Having a harmful effect, especially conclusion must be true.
in a gradual or subtle way.
Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Destructive, 4) Exacerbate (Verb) -- ख़राब करना
Injurious Definition: Make (a problem, bad situation, or
Antonyms: Beneficial, Benign, Favourable negative feeling) worse.
Usage: The pernicious influences of the mass Synonyms: Aggravate, Make worse, Worsen,
media Inflame
Antonyms: Calm, Reduce
10) Coarseness (Noun) -- कठोर होने क� गुणव�ा Usage: Political changes have exacerbated the
Definition: The quality of being rough or conflict
harsh.
Synonyms: Roughness, Prickliness, Wiriness, 5) Scrutiny (Verb) – संवीक्षा करना
Brittleness, Scratchiness Definition: Critical observation or
Antonyms: Softness, Sophistication, examination.
Refinement Synonyms: Careful examination, Inspection
Usage: The coarseness of her hair. Antonyms: Glance, Cursory look
Usage: Every aspect of local government was
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1) Disrupt (Verb) – िवकृ त या नुकसान करना 6) Tremendous (Adjective) -- जबरदस्त

Definition: Drastically alter or destroy the Definition: Extremely good or impressive;
structure of. excellent.
Synonyms: Distort, Damage, Buckle, Warp Synonyms: Excellent, Wonderful, Marvellous
Antonyms: Organize, Arrange Antonyms: Bad, Poor
Usage: Alcohol can disrupt the chromosomes of Usage: The crew did a tremendous job
an unfertilized egg
7) Lucrative (Adjective) – लाभदायक या लाभ�द
2) Instinct (Noun) -- वृि� Definition: Producing a great deal of profit.
Definition: A natural or intuitive way of acting Synonyms: Profitable, Gainful, Moneymaking
or thinking. Antonyms: Unprofitable
Synonyms: Natural tendency, Inborn Usage: A lucrative career as a stand-up
tendency, Inherent tendency, Inclination comedian
Usage: They retain their old authoritarian
instincts 8) Disclose (verb) – खुलासा करना
Definition: Make (secret or new information)
3) Premise (Noun) -- �स्ताव known.
Definition: A previous statement or Synonyms: They disclosed her name to the
proposition from which another is inferred or press
follows as a conclusion Antonyms: Conceal, Hide
Synonyms: Proposition, Assumption, Usage: They disclosed her name to the press
Hypothesis, Thesis,
Antonyms: Denial, Reality, Rejection 9) Transparency (Noun) -- पारदश�ता
Definition: The condition of being transparent. Definition: Have an adverse effect on;
Synonyms: Translucency, Lucidity, Pellucidity, diminish.
Limpidness Synonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Lessen, Shrink
Antonyms: opacity, cloudiness, obscurity Antonyms: Increase
Usage: The transparency of ice Usage: The experience did not dent her
confidence
10) Credibility (Verb) – िव�सनीय होना
Definition: The quality of being convincing or 2) Propellant (Noun) -- उत्�ेरक
believable. Definition: A substance that propels
Synonyms: Plausibility, Believability, something, in particular:
Acceptability Synonyms: Catalyst, Encouragement, Fillip
Antonyms: Implausibility Antonyms: Block, Discouragement
Usage: The book's anecdotes have scant regard Usage: The main uses of CFCs are in aerosols as
for credibility propellants
11) Enhance (Verb) -- बेहतर बनाना 3) Impoverish (Verb) – गरीब बना देना
Definition: Intensify, increase, or further Definition: Make (a person or area) poor.
improve the quality, value, or extent of. Synonyms: Make poor, Make penniless,
Synonyms: Increase, Add to, Intensify, Reduce to penury
Magnify, Amplify, Inflate Antonyms: Make wealthy, Rich, Wealthy
Antonyms: Diminish, Mar Usage: The wars had impoverished him
Usage: His refusal does nothing to enhance his
reputation 4) Sabotage (verb) -- जानबूझ कर न� करना
Definition: Deliberately destroy, damage, or
12) Ensue (verb) – उ�प� होना obstruct (something), especially for political or
Definition: Happen or occur afterwards or as a military advantage.
result. Synonyms: Wreck, Deliberately Damage,
Synonyms: Result, Follow, Develop, Stem Vandalize
Antonyms: Antecedent, Foregoing, Precedent Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity,
Usage: The difficulties which ensued from their Loyalty
commitment to Cuba Usage: Power lines from South Africa were
sabotaged by rebel forces
13) Mandate (Verb) – शासनादेश देना
Definition: Give (someone) authority to act in 5) Smuggle (verb) -- तस्करी करना
a certain way. Definition: Move (goods) illegally into or out
Synonyms: Accept, Advocate, Agree, Authorize of a country.
Antonyms: Contradict, Decline, Deny, Destroy Synonyms: Bring/take illegally, Run, Sneak
Usage: The rightful king was mandated and Antonyms: Consign, Convey, Dump
sanctioned by God. Usage: He smuggled out a message
Editorial 16 – 11 – 2018 6) Inflict (Verb) -- थोपना
1) Dent (Verb) – घटाना
Definition: Cause (something unpleasant or Definition: The introduction of a new element

painful) to be suffered by someone or or quality into something.
something. Synonyms: Imbue, Inculcate, Ingrain
Synonyms: Impose, Force, Press, Thrust, Foist Antonyms: Deprive, Divest, Strip, Clear,
Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take Empty
Usage: She is wrong to inflict her beliefs on Usage: This situation demands a massive
everyone else infusion of both manpower and resources.
7) Precarious (Adjective) -- अिनि�त 2) Prescribed (Noun) -- िनधार्�रत

Definition: Not securely held or in position; Definition: State authoritatively or as a rule
dangerously likely to fall or collapse. that (an action or procedure) should be carried
Synonyms: uncertain, insecure, unreliable, out.
unsure Synonyms: Stipulate, Lay Down, Dictate,
Antonyms: Safe, secure Specify, Impose
Usage: he made a precarious living as a painter Antonyms: Confuse, Disallow, Disorganize
Usage: A study released last year by the Vidhi
8) Enclave (Verb) -- अलग या संल� करना Centre for Legal Policy revealed that the
Definition: To isolate or enclose (especially recruitment cycle in most States far exceeded
territory) within a foreign or uncongenial the time limit prescribed by the Supreme
environment; make an enclave of Court.
Synonyms: Archipelago, Isle, Islet, Peninsula
Usage: The engineering department is 3) Lumbering (Adjective) -- चू-चरखकर चलना
traditionally a male enclave Definition: Moving in a slow, heavy, awkward
way.
9) Botch (verb) -- लापरवाही से काम करना Synonyms: Lurch, Stumble, Shamble, Shuffle
Definition: Carry out (a task) badly or Antonyms: Nimble, Agile
carelessly. Usage: The burgeoning docket burden that
Synonyms: Bungle, Do badly, Do clumsily, weighs down the judiciary is not because of its
Make a mess of lumbering judicial processes alone, as it is
Antonyms: Do well, Succeed, Break, Build often made out.
Usage: He was accused of botching the job
4) Docket (Noun) – दस्तावेज़ या कू पन
10) Grim (Adjective) -- ब�त गंभीर या उदास। Definition: A document or label listing the
Definition: Very serious or gloomy. contents of a consignment or package.
Synonyms: Stern, Forbidding, Uninviting, Synonyms: Document, Chit, Coupon, Voucher
Unapproachable Usage: The burgeoning docket burden
Antonyms: Amiable, Pleasant
Usage: His grim expression 5) Rigidity (noun) – कठोरता
Definition: Inability to be to bent or be forced
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Synonyms: Exactingness, Hardness,
1) Infusion (Noun) -- आसव Harshness
Antonyms: Forbearance, Indulgence, Antonyms: Resist, Hold out

Kindness, Lenience Usage: The patriots had to capitulate to the
Usage: Sometimes the rigidity of the enemy forces.
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6) Intimidation (Noun) -- अिभ�ास 1) Resilience (Noun) -- लचीलाता

Definition: The action of intimidating Definition: The capacity to recover quickly
someone, or the state of being intimidated. from difficulties; toughness.
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Synonyms: Flexibility, Pliability, Suppleness,
Scaring Plasticity, Elasticity, Springiness, Spring, Give
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort Antonyms: Rigidity, Fragility, Vulnerability,
Usage: The intimidation of witnesses and jurors Weakness
Usage: Coastal districts must continue to
7) Credence (Noun) -- िव�ास strengthen resilience against extreme weather
Definition: Belief in or acceptance of events.
something as true.
Synonyms: Acceptance, Belief, Faith, Trust 2) Catastrophic (Adjective) -- िवपि�पूणर्
Antonyms: Disbelief, Incredulity, Unbelief Definition: Involving or causing sudden great
Usage: Psychoanalysis finds little credence damage or suffering.
among laymen Synonyms: Disastrous, Calamitous,
Cataclysmic, Ruinous
8) Bluff (Verb) -- झांसा देना Antonyms: Fortunate, Beneficial
Definition: Try to deceive someone as to one's Usage: The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation
abilities or intentions. Project started by the Ministry of Home Affairs
Synonyms: Pretend, Sham, Fake, Feign has been working to reduce the impact of such
Antonyms: Diplomatic, Evasive catastrophic events.
Usage: A big, bluff, hearty man
3) Rehabilitation -- पुनवार्स
9) Bigotry (Noun) – पूवार्�ह, पक्षपात Definition: The action of restoring someone to
Definition: Intolerance towards those who health or normal life through training and
hold different opinions from oneself. therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or
Synonyms: Prejudice, Bias, Partiality, illness.
Partisanship Synonyms: Recondition, Restore, Renew,
Antonyms: Tolerance Renovate
Usage: The difficulties of combating prejudice Antonyms: Decline, Degeneration,
and bigotry Deterioration
Usage: Tamil Nadu’s political parties have
10) Capitulate (verb) – समपर्ण करना acted in a mature manner and kept partisan
Definition: Cease to resist an opponent or an criticism from getting in the way of relief and
unwelcome demand; yield. rehabilitation after Gaja.
Synonyms: Surrender, Give in, Yield, Admit
defeat, Concede defeat 4) Hazard (Noun) -- जोिखम
Definition: A danger or risk.. Antonyms: Unconsciousness, Effector,

Synonyms: Risk, Put at risk, Jeopardize Odorless
Antonyms: Keep safe Usage: Prime Minister Theresa May’s
Usage: Coastal States must, therefore, focus on government is facing a possible vote of no
reducing the hazard through policies that confidence, orchestrated by her own deeply
expand resilient housing, build better storm divided Conservative Party, over the
shelters. modalities of a future relationship with the
EU.
5) Compensation (Noun) -- मुआवजा
Definition: Something, typically money, 9) Eloquent (Adjective) -- सुव�ा
awarded to someone in recognition of loss, Definition: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or
suffering, or injury. writing.
Synonyms: Recompense, Repayment, Synonyms: Persuasive, Expressive, Articulate,
Payment, Reimbursement Fluent
Antonyms: Underpayment Antonyms: Inarticulate
Usage: A warehouse worker who received a Usage: An eloquent speech
large compensation for his crippling injury
while on the job 10) Fragility (Noun) -- नाजुकता
Definition: The quality of being easily broken
6) Casualty (Noun) -- हताहत or damaged.
Definition: A person or thing badly affected by Synonyms: Frailty, Flimsiness, Weakness
an event or situation. Antonyms: Robustness
Synonyms: Victim, Sufferer, Loser, Loss Usage: A film about the fragility of
Antonyms: Boon, Break, Fluke, Godsend relationships
Usage: Casualties at sea that sometimes
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ships.
1) Professed (Adjective) -- पेशेवर
7) Vulnerability (Noun) -- भे�ता Definition: (of a quality, feeling, or belief)
Definition: The quality or state of being claimed openly but often falsely
exposed to the possibility of being attacked or Synonyms: Supposed, Ostensible, Alleged
harmed, either physically or emotionally. Antonyms: Conceal, Deny, Disavow
Synonyms: Susceptibility, Accountability, Usage: Their professed commitment to
Amenability human rights.
Antonyms: Aid, Asset, Help
Usage: The vulnerability of the car to
vandalism when it's parked on the street 2) Bonhomie (Noun) -- खुशिमज़ाजी
Definition: Cheerful friendliness; Geniality.
8) Modalities (Noun) -- �पात्मकता Synonyms: Geniality, Congeniality,
Definition: A particular mode in which Conviviality
something exists or is experienced or expressed. Antonyms: Coldness
Synonyms: Subjunctive mood, Interrogative Usage: He exuded good humour and
mood, Common mood. bonhomie
Definition: An urgent need or demand.

3) Plethora (Noun) -- ब�तायत Synonyms: Need, Demand, Requirement
Definition: A large or excessive amount of Usage: The exigencies requiring snap
something. decisions that traders on the stock exchange face
Synonyms: Deluge, Glut, Overabundance every day
Antonyms: Lack, Need, Scarcity, Want
Usage: A plethora of committees and 9) Backlash (noun) -- �ित��या
subcommittees Definition: A strong negative reaction by a
large number of people, especially to a social or
4) Pummel (Verb) -- गंभीरता से आलोचना करना political development.
Definition: Criticize severely Synonyms: Adverse reaction/Response,
Synonyms: Bash, Batter, Crush, Flog Counteraction
Antonyms: Compliment, Fail, Lose, Praise Antonyms: Cause, Question
Usage: He has been pummelled by the Usage: A public backlash against racism
reviewers
10) Substantial (Adjective) -- काफ� महत्व का
5) Unravel (Verb) -- पूवर्वत कर� Definition: Of considerable importance, size,
Definition: Undo (twisted, knitted, or woven or worth.
threads). Synonyms: Considerable, Real, Material,
Synonyms: Untangle, Disentangle Weighty
Antonyms: Entangle, Tangle Antonyms: Insubstantial, Worthless
Usage: He cut the rope and started to unravel Usage: A substantial amount of cash
its strands
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6) Embezzlement -- दु�पयोग
Definition: Theft or misappropriation of funds 1) Discord (Noun) -- कलह
placed in one's trust or belonging to one's Definition: Disagreement between people.
employer. Synonyms: Strife, Conflict, Friction, Hostility
Synonyms: Misappropriation, Theft, Stealing, Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony
Robbing Usage: The U.S.-China discord at APEC
Antonyms: Compensation, Pay, highlights the dangers of their tariff war.
Reimbursement, Return
Usage: Charges of fraud and embezzlement 2) Communiqué (Noun) -- िवज्ञि�
Definition: An official announcement or
7) Prolong (adjective) -- लंबे समय तक चलाना statement, especially one made to the media.
Definition: Continuing for a long time or Synonyms: Press release, Bulletin, Message
longer than usual; lengthy. Usage: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Synonyms: Lengthen, Make longer (APEC) organisation wrapped up its summit
Antonyms: Shorten with no joint communiqué issued.
Usage: The region suffered a prolonged
drought 3) Rivalry (Noun) -- �ित�ंि�ता
Definition: Competition for the same objective
8) Exigency (Noun) -- ज़�रत or for superiority in the same field.
Synonyms: Competitiveness, Discord, Usage: The Chinese message at the plenary

Antagonism was a strategic one
Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Calm
Usage: The economic rivalry between 8) Mince (verb) – कम करके बोलना
Washington and Beijing appeared to fracture the Definition: Walk with short quick steps in an
21-nation summit into two segments. affectedly dainty manner.
Synonyms: Walk affectedly, Teeter, Waddle,
4) Stemmed (Verb) – उत्प� होना Skip
Definition: Originate in or be caused by. Antonyms: Reveal, Tell all
Synonyms: Have its origins in, Arise from, Usage: President Xi Jinping did not mince
Originate from, Spring from, Derive from words in touting Beijing’s Belt and Road
Antonyms: Cause, Give rise to, Be independent Initiative.
of
Usage: The source of the friction stemmed 9) Predominance -- वचर्स्व
from the Trump administration’s “America Definition: The possession or exertion of
First” policy, under which Washington led the control or power.
charge on “unfair trade practices”. Synonyms: Supremacy, Mastery, Control,
Power, Ascendancy, Dominance
5) Accusation (Noun) -- दोषारोप Antonyms: Inferior, Minor, Secondary,
Definition: A charge or claim that someone Subordinate
has done something illegal or wrong. Usage: The Asia-Pacific landscape as a means
Synonyms: Allegation, Charge, Claim, to secure economic predominance worldwide.
Assertion
Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, 10) Portend (verb) -- संकेत देना
Compliment Definition: Be a sign or warning that
Usage: This was an implicit accusation that (something, especially something momentous or
China wasn’t levelling the playing field in global calamitous) is likely to happen.
trade. Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow,
Foretell, Prophesy
6) Eschew (Verb) -- परहेज़ करना Usage: To understand what this clash of the
Definition: Deliberately avoid using; Abstain global economic titans portends for the world
from. trading system, it is instructive to examine the
Synonyms: Abstain from, Refrain from, Give path of their mutual conflict thus far.
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Usage: He called upon nations to eschew
loans 1) Glimmer (Verb) -- अिस्थर �ित�बब देना
Definition: To give off a subdued unsteady
7) Plenary (Adjective) – अयोग्य या पूणर् reflection
Definition: Unqualified; Absolute. Synonyms: Ace, Bit, Crumb, Dab, Dram
Synonyms: Unconditional, Unlimited, Antonyms: Abundance, Barrel, Boatload
Unrestricted
Antonyms: Incomplete, Limited, Part
Usage: The conviction of two men offers a Definition: A faithful follower or political
glimmer of hope to other victims of the anti- supporter, especially one prepared to engage in
Sikh pogrom. crime or violence by way of service.
Synonyms: Follower, Supporter, Assistant,
2) Pogrom (Noun) – नरसंहार या वध Aide, Helper, Adjutant
Definition: An organized massacre of a Antonyms: Leader
particular ethnic group Usage: Investigators and prosecutors seldom
Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter succeed in nailing political leaders and their key
Usage: The conviction of two men offers a henchmen.
glimmer of hope to other victims of the anti-Sikh
pogrom. 7) Shoddy (Adjective) -- खराब गुणव�ा
Definition: Badly made or done.
3) Resurrected (Verb) – पुनज�िवत करना Synonyms: Poor-quality, Inferior, Second-rate
Definition: Revive or revitalize (something Antonyms: Well made, Careful
that is inactive, disused, or forgotten). Usage: The slow judicial process was made
Synonyms: Revive, Restore, Regenerate, even more excruciating by manipulated
Revitalize investigation and shoddy prosecution.
Antonyms: Death, Expiration, Extinction
Usage: A mob attack on shop-keepers in 8) Efflux (Noun) – िनवर्हन
Mahipalpur, was resurrected after being Definition: The flowing out of a substance or
closed as ‘untraced’ particle.
Synonyms: Discharge, Effluence, Emanation
4) Discrepancy (Noun) -- असंगित Antonyms: Influx, Inflow, Stand Still, Ebb
Definition: An illogical or surprising lack of Usage: The latest verdict demonstrates that the
compatibility or similarity between two or more efflux of years need not be an impediment to
facts. the project of securing justice.
Synonyms: Inconsistency, Difference,
Disparity 9) Clerics (Noun) -- मौलिवय�
Antonyms: Similarity, Correspondence Definition: A priest or religious leader,
Usage: The trial court has rightly brushed especially a Christian or Muslim one.
aside minor discrepancies in evidence and Synonyms: Chaplain, Clergyman, Minister,
technical objections to the fresh investigation Priest.
being taken up, and concluded Usage: The clerics had gathered to mark the
birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed
5) Cogent (Adjective) – दृढ़ या आकषर्क
Definition: (of an argument or case) clear, 10) sacrilege (Noun) -- अपिव�ीकरण
logical, and convincing. Definition: Violation or misuse of what is
Synonyms: Convincing, Compelling, Strong regarded as sacred.
Antonyms: Vague, Unconvincing, Muddled Synonyms: Desecration, Profanity,
Usage: It was cogent and reliable Profaneness
Antonyms: Piety, Respectfulness
6) Henchman (Noun) -- अनुयायी Usage: Putting ecclesiastical vestments to
secular use was considered sacrilege
Usage: Bihar Governor Buta Singh’s

11) Venerate (Verb) -- सम्मािनत करना recommendation for dissolving the Assembly the
Definition: Regard with great respect; revere previous year was held to be illegal and mala
Synonyms: Revere, Reverence, Respect, fide.
Worship, Adulate
Antonyms: Despise 5) Requisite (Adjective) -- आवश्यक
Usage: Hardline Sunnis consider venerating Definition: Made necessary by particular
the Prophet’s birthday sacrilegious circumstances or regulations.
Synonyms: Necessary, Required, Prerequisite
Antonyms: Optional, Unnecessary
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suspended animation as no party or
1) Claimant (Noun) -- दावेदार combination had the requisite majority.
Definition: A person making a claim,
especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit. 5) Enfeeble (verb) -- कमज़ोर बनाना
Synonyms: Applicant, Candidate, Supplicant Definition: Make weak or feeble.
Usage: In dissolving the Jammu and Kashmir Synonyms: Weaken, Make weak, Make feeble
Assembly without giving any claimant an Antonyms: Strengthen
opportunity to form the government, Governor Usage: Trade unions are in an enfeebled state.
as violated constitutional law and convention.
6) Guile (Noun) -- धूतर्ता
2) Extraneous (Adjective) -- अ�ासंिगक Definition: Sly or cunning intelligence.
Definition: Irrelevant or unrelated to the Synonyms: Cunning, Craftiness, Craft,
subject being dealt with. Artfulness
Synonyms: Irrelevant, Immaterial Antonyms: Honesty, Candour
Antonyms: Intrinsic Usage: Some fine batsmen, a bunch of incisive
Usage: A government formed by parties with fast bowlers and spinners with guile.
“opposing political ideologies” would not be
stable — are extraneous. 7) Incisive (Adjective) -- भेदक
Definition: (of a person or mental process)
3) Deprecate (Verb) – अस्वीकृ ित �� करना intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
Definition: Express disapproval of. Synonyms: Penetrating, Acute, Sharp
Synonyms: Disapprove of, Deplore, Abhor, Antonyms: Rambling, Vague
Find unacceptable Usage: She was an incisive critic.
Antonyms: Praise
Usage: The Governor ought to have known that 8) Debilitate (Verb) -- ब�त कमजोर और अश�
the Supreme Court has deprecated such a line बनाना
of reasoning. Definition: Make (someone) very weak and
infirm.
4) Mala fide (Adjective) -- दुभार्वनापूणर् Synonyms: Weakening, Enfeebling, Enervating
Definition: In bad faith; with intent to deceive. Antonyms: Restorative
Synonyms: Ambidextrous, Backhanded, Usage: He was severely debilitated by a
Deceitful, Deceptive stomach upset.
Antonyms: Equivocate, Hedge, Pussyfoot,

9) Sober (Adjective) -- गंभीर Skirt
Definition: serious, sensible, and solemn. Usage: He was adjudicated bankrupt
Synonyms: Serious, Sensible, Solemn
Antonyms: Light-hearted, Frivolous, 4) Encroachment (Noun) -- अित�मण
Sensational, Emotional Definition: Intrusion on a person's territory,
Usage: A sober view of life. rights, etc.
Synonyms: Intrusion into, Trespass on,
10) Tumult (Noun) -- कोलाहल Invasion of, Infiltration of
Definition: A state of confusion or disorder. Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep off
Synonyms: Turmoil, Confusion, Disorder, Usage: Urban encroachment of habitat
Disarray
Antonyms: Peace, Tranquillity 5) Flak (Noun) -- मजबूत आलोचना
Usage: The whole neighbourhood was in a state Definition: Strong criticism
of fear and tumult. Synonyms: Criticism, Censure, Disapproval
Antonyms: Approval, Commendation,
Compliment, Endorsement
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flak if things go wrong
1) Rescind (Verb) – िनरसन करना
Definition: Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, 6) Overhaul (Noun) -- पुन�नमार्ण, पुन�न�मत
order, or agreement). Definition: A thorough examination of
Synonyms: Revoke, Repeal, Cancel, Reverse, machinery or a system, with repairs or changes
Abrogate made if necessary.
Antonyms: Enforce, Enact Synonyms: Overtake, Pass, rebuild, renovate,
Usage: The Polish government’s decision to revamp
rescind the forced retirement of several Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Hurt
Supreme Court judges. Usage: A major overhaul of environmental
policies
2) Strident (Adjective) – कठोरता से
Definition: Presenting a point of view, 7) Concord (Noun) -- सामंजस्य
especially a controversial one, in an excessively Definition: Agreement or harmony between
forceful way. people or groups
Synonyms: Harsh, Raucous, Rough, Grating Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Accord,
Antonyms: Soft, Dulcet Consensus
Usage: Public pronouncements on the crisis Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord
became less strident. Usage: A pact of peace and concord
3) Adjudicate (Verb) -- अिधिनणर्य करना 8) Heal (Verb) -- स्वस्थ करना

Definition: Make a formal judgement on a Definition: Cause (a wound, injury, or person)
disputed matter. to become sound or healthy again.
Synonyms: Judge, Adjudge, Try, Hear, Synonyms: Make better, Make well, Cure,
Examine Treat successfully
Antonyms: Make worse, Harmful

Usage: His concern is to heal sick people 3) Accredit (Verb) -- �त्याियत करना
Definition: Give credit to (someone) for
9) Balm (Noun) -- राहत, आराम something.
Definition: Something that has a soothing or Synonyms: Recognize, License, Authorize,
restorative effect Approve, Certify
Synonyms: Relief, Comfort, Ease, Consolation Antonyms: Ban
Antonyms: Exacerbation Usage: Investments made there in recruiting
Usage: The murmur of the water can provide accredited social health workers and large-
balm for troubled spirits scale distribution of insecticide-treated bednets.
10) Initiative (Noun) -- पहल 4) Complacency (Noun) -- आत्मतुि�

Definition: The ability to assess and initiate Definition: A feeling of smug or uncritical
things independently satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Synonyms: Smugness, Self-satisfaction, Self-
Resourcefulnes approval, Self-approbation
Antonyms: Unimaginativeness Antonyms: Dissatisfaction
Usage: Use your initiative, imagination, and Usage: The figures are better, but there are no
common sense grounds for complacency.
Editorial 26 – 11 – 2018 5) Efficacious (Adjective) -- �भावी

Definition: (of something inanimate or
1) Morbidity (Noun) -- �ग्णता abstract) successful in producing a desired or
Definition: The condition of being diseased. intended result; effective.
Synonyms: Morbidness, Cognitive, State of Synonyms: Effective, Effectual, Efficacy
mind Antonyms: Inefficacy, Ineffective,
Antonyms: Materiality Humaneness Inefficacious, Powerlessness
Changeableness Fidelity Usage: This treatment was efficacious in
Usage: India has suffered from a major burden some cases.
of malaria for decades, with high levels of
morbidity and death. 6) Replicate (Verb) -- दोहराने
Definition: Make an exact copy of; reproduce.
2) Epidemic (Noun) -- महामारी Synonyms: Copy, Reproduce, Duplicate
Definition: A widespread occurrence of an Antonyms: Originate
infectious disease in a community at a particular Usage: It might be impractical to replicate
time. Eastern culture in the west
Synonyms: Outbreak, Plague, Scourge,
Infestation 7) Extinction (Noun) -- िवलु� होना
Antonyms: limited, local Definition: The state or process of being or
Usage: India’s record offers great promise in becoming extinct.
the quest to cut the number of new cases and Synonyms: Dying out, Disappearance,
deaths globally by at least 40% by 2020, and to Vanishing, Death
end the epidemic by 2030.
Antonyms: Rescue, Salvage, Salvation, Saving, Synonyms: Associated, Allied, Related,

Conservation Integrated
Usage: The extinction of the great auk Antonyms: Unrelated
Usage: The Bharatiya Janata Party and
8) Foolhardy (Adjective) – लापरवाही affiliates of the Sangh Parivar have begun
Definition: Recklessly bold or rash mobilisation in the name of a Ram temple at
Synonyms: Reckless, Rash, Incautious, Ayodhya.
Careless, Heedless
Antonyms: Wise 2) Unequivocal (Adjective) – असं�दग्ध या स्प�
Usage: It would be foolhardy to go into the Definition: Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.
scheme without support Synonyms: Unambiguous, Unmistakable,
Indisputable, Incontrovertible, Indubitable
9) Meticulous (Adjective) – सावधानीपूवर्क Antonyms: Equivocal, Ambiguous, Vague
Definition: Showing great attention to detail; Usage: The party has been anything but
very careful and precise unequivocal about this position
Synonyms: Careful, Conscientious, Diligent
Antonyms: Careless, Sloppy, Slapdash 3) Affirm (Verb) -- अिभपु� करना
Usage: The designs are hand-glazed with Definition: State emphatically or publicly.
meticulous care. Synonyms: Declare, State, Assert, Aver,
Proclaim, Pronounce
10) Intruder (Noun) -- घुसेड़नेवाला Antonyms: Deny
Definition: A person who intrudes, especially Usage: With a sixth World Championship gold,
into a building with criminal intent. Kom affirms her place as one the greatest
Synonyms: Trespasser, Interloper, Invader, boxers
Prowler
Usage: An inveterate intruder, he needs to 4) Amateur (Adjective) -- शौक़�न �ि� या
get a life अ�वसायी
Definition: A person who engages in a pursuit,
11) Poacher (Noun) – िशकार का चोर especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.
Definition: A person who hunts or catches Synonyms: Non-professional, Non-specialist,
game or fish illegally. Layman, Layperson
Synonyms: Smuggle, Appropriate, Encroach, Antonyms: Professional
Filch, Intrude Usage: Félix Savón, the Cuban great who ruled
Antonyms: Give, Receive, Keep off amateur boxing in the 1980s and 1990s.
Usage: The young Ukrainian is a real goal
poacher and can put away chances most 5) Defy (Verb) – चुनौती देना
strikers wouldn't even attempt. Definition: Appear to be challenging
Editorial 27 – 11 – 2018 (someone) to do or prove something.
Synonyms: Challenge, Dare
1) Affiliate (Verb) -- संब� करना Antonyms: Obey, Surrender
Definition: Officially attach or connect (a Usage: Kom has always defied the odds.
subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.
6) Stereotype (Noun) -- टकसाली
Definition: A widely held but fixed and Usage: The parents are being consistent and
oversimplified image or idea of a particular type firm in their reactions
of person or thing.
Synonyms: Typecast, Pigeonhole, Editorial 28 – 11 – 2018
Conventionalize, Standardize, Categorize
Antonyms: Unconventional, Original, Fresh 1) Devastation (Noun) -- तबाही
Usage: She has busted gender stereotypes, Definition: Great destruction or damage.
and overcome the odds posed by the lack of Synonyms: Destruction, Ruin, Desolation,
resources and poor infrastructure. Depredation
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Erection,
7) Remuneration (Noun) -- पा�र�िमक Raising
Definition: Money paid for work or a service. Usage: The devastation suffered by tens of
Synonyms: Payment, Pay, Salary, Wages; thousands of people in several districts of the
Earnings State has been severe.
Antonyms: Underpayment, Nonpayment
Usage: Customers who are tardy in their 2) Heave (Verb) – राहत क� सांस लेना
remuneration will be subject to extra charges. Definition: Lift or haul (something heavy) with
great effort.
8) Crucial (Adjective) – िनणार्यक या Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Lug, Manhandle, Drag
आलोचनात्मक Antonyms: Push
Definition: Decisive or critical, especially in Usage: when the cyclone struck, the State
the success or failure of something. heaved a sigh of relief since the death toll was
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric, relatively low.
Decisive
Antonyms: Minor 3) Displacement (Verb) -- िवस्थापन
Usage: This game is crucial to our survival Definition: The enforced departure of people
from their homes, typically because of war,
9) Reinforce (Verb) -- �बिलत करना persecution, or natural disaster.
Definition: Strengthen or support (an object Synonyms: Ostracism, Extradition, Diaspora,
or substance), especially with additional Dispersion
material. Antonyms: Repatriation, Return, Immigration
Synonyms: Strengthen, Fortify, Bolster up Usage: It is now clear that the suffering, the
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, loss, and the displacement in large parts of
Hinder Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur and
Usage: The helmet has been reinforced with a Pudukottai districts is of an enormous
double layer of cork magnitude.
10) Consistent (Adjective) – िस्थर या सुसंगत 4) Distraught (Adjective) -- �ाकु ल

Definition: Acting or done in the same way Definition: Very worried and upset.
over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate. Synonyms: Worried, Upset, Distressed,
Synonyms: Steady, Stable, Constant, Regular, Fraught
Even Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Placid, Self-
Antonyms: Inconsistent, Irregular Possessed, Serene
Usage: Communities in the affected areas are Usage: Many of them have invested in trees and
distraught as houses have collapsed, farms lie livestock expecting long-term returns, but have
ruined, water sources are contaminated and been rendered paupers overnight.
electricity supply remains disrupted.
9) Mitigation (Noun) -- शमन
5) Cripple (Adjective) -- क्षित�स्त Definition: The action of reducing the severity,
Definition: Severely damaged. seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Synonyms: Ruin, Destroy, Wipe Out, Crush Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Diminution
Antonyms: Boost Antonyms: Intensification
Usage: The cyclone has crippled agriculture Usage: The Tamil Nadu government has given
and livelihoods in a fertile region, felling the Centre a memorandum seeking nearly
thousands of productive trees and killing ₹15,000 crore for restoration, rehabilitation and
livestock. mitigation, besides ₹1,431 crore for immediate
relief work.
6) Hobble (Verb) -- लंगड़ाना
Definition: Walk in an awkward way, typically 10) Wrought (Adjective) -- गढ़ा
because of pain from an injury. Definition: Beaten out or shaped by
Synonyms: Limp, Walk with a limp, Walk with hammering.
difficulty Synonyms: Composition, Number, Opus
Antonyms: Stride Usage: Cyclone Gaja has wrought terrible
Usage: Between 60% and 80% of the coconut devastation, and the relief programme must
trees in the region have fallen, hobbling Tamil match it in scale.
Nadu’s farmers, who contribute a quarter of
India’s coconuts with the highest unit yield. Editorial 28 – 11 – 2018
7) Moratorium (Noun) -- अिधस्थगन 1) Onerous (Adjective) -- क�दायक

Definition: A temporary prohibition of an Definition: (of a task or responsibility)
activity. involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or
Synonyms: Embargo, Ban, Prohibition, difficulty.
Suspension Synonyms: Burdensome, Heavy, Inconvenient,
Antonyms: Continuance, Continuation Troublesome
Usage: It is equally important to assure the Antonyms: Easy, Effortless
large number of stricken farmers that there will Usage: There is still the onerous task of
be a moratorium on any agricultural loans resolving the bad loans stock, which is at a little
that they have taken, while a fair compensation over ₹10 lakh crore now.
scheme is prepared.
2) Détente (Noun) -- सुखभोग
8) Paupers (Noun) -- कं गाल Definition: The easing of hostility or strained
Definition: A very poor person relations, especially between countries.
Synonyms: Poor person, Indigent, Bankrupt, Synonyms: Easement, Pause, Policy,
Insolvent Precaution
Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy Antonyms: Disruptive
Usage: Though he was careful not to say Usage: Tanks and heavy artillery.
anything that would break the détente forged
by the Centre and the central bank at its last 8) Schism (Noun) – फू ट
board meeting on November 19. Definition: A split or division between strongly
opposed sections or parties, caused by
3) Escalation (Noun) -- वृि� differences in opinion or belief.
Definition: A rapid increase; a rise. Synonyms: Division, Split, Rift, Breach,
Synonyms: Rapid increase, Rise, Hike, Rupture
Advance, Growth Antonyms: Concurrence, Cooperation
Antonyms: Plunge, Relaxation Usage: The widening schism between Church
Usage: The rapid escalation in tensions leaders and politicians
following the flare-up is evident.
9) Provocation (Noun) – उकसावा
4) Detention (Noun) – िहरासत Definition: Action or speech that makes
Definition: the action of detaining someone or someone angry, especially deliberately.
the state of being detained in official custody. Synonyms: Incitement, Rousing, Stirring,
Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Stimulation
Confinement, Incarceration Antonyms: Compliment, Discouragement,
Antonyms: Emancipation, Freedom, Happiness, Hindrance
Liberation Usage: You should remain calm and not
Usage: The fifteen people arrested were still in respond to provocation
police detention.
10) Perceive (Verb) – समझना
5) Impound (Verb) -- ज़ब्त करना Definition: Become aware or conscious of
Definition: seize and take legal custody of (something); come to realize or understand.
(something, especially a vehicle, goods, or Synonyms: Discern, Recognize
documents) because of an infringement of a law. Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Neglect,
Synonyms: Confiscate, Appropriate Overpass
Antonyms: Free, Let Go, Release, Abandon Usage: His mouth fell open as he perceived
Usage: Vehicles parked where they cause an the truth
obstruction will be impounded.
6) Coincide (Verb) – एक ही समय म� होना
Definition: Occur at the same time. 1). Glean (Verb) -- िनस्सारण करना
Synonyms: Coexist, Concur; Clash, Conflict Definition: obtain (information) from various
Antonyms: Differ sources, often with difficulty
Usage: Publication is timed to coincide with a Synonyms: obtain, get, take, draw, derive,
major exhibition. extract, cull, garner, gather, reap
Antonyms: distribute, dispense, apportion,
spread
7) Artillery (Noun) -- तोपखाना
Usage: the information is gleaned from press
Definition: Large-calibre guns used in warfare
cuttings
on land.
Synonyms: Ordnance, Cannonry
2). Aggrieved (Adjective) – परे शान
Definition: feeling resentment at having been Usage: I was staggered to find it was six
unfairly treated. o'clock
Synonyms: resentful, affronted, indignant,
disgruntled, discontented, angry, distressed, 7). Vulnerable (Adjective) - भे�
unhappy, disturbed, anguished, hurt, pained, Definition: exposed to the possibility of being
upset attacked or harmed, either physically or
Antonyms: comforted, happy, pleased emotionally.
Usage: they were aggrieved at the outcome Synonyms: endangered, unsafe, unprotected,
ill-protected, unguarded
3). Contestation (Noun) – तकर् या मुकाबला Antonyms: invulnerable, resilient
Definition: the action or process of disputing Usage: we were in a vulnerable position
or arguing.
Synonyms: argument, contest, contention, 8). Consensus (Noun) - आम सहमित
debate, dispute, controversy, disagreement Definition: a general agreement.
Antonyms: agreement, harmony, peace, quiet Synonyms: agreement, harmony, concord,
Usage: ideological contestation over social like-mindedness, concurrence, consent,
policy in the European Union common consent, accord, unison, unity,
unanimity
4). Precise (Adjective) – सटीक Antonyms: withhold, remove, denial,
Definition: marked by exactness and accuracy dissension, opposition
of expression or detail. Usage: there is a growing consensus that the
Synonyms: exact, accurate, correct, error-free, current regime has failed
pinpoint, specific, detailed, explicit
Antonyms: imprecise, inaccurate, ambiguous, 9). Perspective (Noun) – प�र�े�य
improper, flexible, general, incorrect Definition: a particular attitude towards or
Usage: precise directions way of regarding something; a point of view.
Synonyms: outlook, view, viewpoint, position,
5). Prone (Adjective) - अितसंवेदनशील stand, stance, angle, slant, attitude
Definition: likely or liable to suffer from, do, or Antonyms: hopeless, unpromising, ineffectual
experience something unpleasant or regrettable Usage: most guidebook history is written from
Synonyms: susceptible, vulnerable, liable, the editor's perspective
inclined, given, subject, disposed, predisposed
Antonyms: resistant, immune, unlikely, 10). Aggravate (Verb) - बदतर करना
upright, straight Definition: make (a problem, injury, or
Usage: farmed fish are prone to disease offence) worse or more serious.
Synonyms: bother, irritate, provoke,
6). Stagger (Verb) – आ�यर्च�कत होना exasperate, grate
Definition: astonish or deeply shock Antonyms: aid, delight, help, please
Synonyms: astonish, amaze, nonplus, startle, Usage: military action would only aggravate
astound, surprise, bewilder, stun, flabbergast, the situation
shock, shake
Antonyms: carry on, continue, stay

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Monthly Editorial – November 2018

1) Impunity (Noun) - दण्ड मुि� 6) Perfunctory (Adjective) -- वास्तिवक इच्छा ,

6) Capitulate (Verb) -- शतर् पर हिथयार डाल देना Editorial 07 – 11 – 2018

5) Apprehension (Noun) – डर या बेचैनी 1) Uproar (Noun) -- कोलाहल

Synonyms: Scoundrel, Villain, Reprobate, Usage: The government’s strategy of using

10) Persuade (verb) -- राज़ी करना Definition: Nervous or unable to relax.

9) Pernicious (Adjective) -- हािनकारक Usage: If the premise is true, then the

1) Disrupt (Verb) – िवकृ त या नुकसान करना 6) Tremendous (Adjective) -- जबरदस्त

Editorial 16 – 11 – 2018 6) Inflict (Verb) -- थोपना

1) Dent (Verb) – घटाना

Definition: Cause (something unpleasant or Definition: The introduction of a new element

7) Precarious (Adjective) -- अिनि�त 2) Prescribed (Noun) -- िनधार्�रत

Antonyms: Forbearance, Indulgence, Antonyms: Resist, Hold out

6) Intimidation (Noun) -- अिभ�ास 1) Resilience (Noun) -- लचीलाता

Definition: A danger or risk.. Antonyms: Unconsciousness, Effector,

Definition: An urgent need or demand.

Synonyms: Competitiveness, Discord, Usage: The Chinese message at the plenary

Usage: Bihar Governor Buta Singh’s

Antonyms: Equivocate, Hedge, Pussyfoot,

3) Adjudicate (Verb) -- अिधिनणर्य करना 8) Heal (Verb) -- स्वस्थ करना

Antonyms: Make worse, Harmful

10) Initiative (Noun) -- पहल 4) Complacency (Noun) -- आत्मतुि�

Editorial 26 – 11 – 2018 5) Efficacious (Adjective) -- �भावी

Antonyms: Rescue, Salvage, Salvation, Saving, Synonyms: Associated, Allied, Related,

10) Consistent (Adjective) – िस्थर या सुसंगत 4) Distraught (Adjective) -- �ाकु ल

7) Moratorium (Noun) -- अिधस्थगन 1) Onerous (Adjective) -- क�दायक

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