DRONA VOCAB MAGAZINE JUNE MONTH BY NIMISHA MAM 30 JUNE, 2024 Docx

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JUNE MONTH VOCAB MAGAZINE
1. Hush money (चप

ु रहने के लिए दिया गया पैसा)
Meaning: Money paid to someone to prevent them from disclosing certain information.
AL
Synonyms: Bribe, payoff, incentive
Antonyms: Disclosure, revelation, confession
Example: He paid hush money to keep the scandal from becoming public.
NS
2. Indictments (औपचारिक आरोप)
Meaning: Formal charges or accusations of a serious crime.
BA
Synonyms: Charges, accusations, allegations
Antonyms: Acquittals, exonerations, absolutions
Example: He faces several indictments for his alleged crimes.

A
3. Disparate (असमान)
Meaning: Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

SH
Synonyms: Diverse, dissimilar, distinct
Antonyms: Similar, homogeneous, alike

MI
Example: The company consists of people from disparate backgrounds.
4. Embattled (संघर्षरत)
Meaning: Involved in or prepared for war, especially because of a conflict.

NI
Synonyms: Besieged, beleaguered, under attack
Antonyms: Untroubled, unchallenged, peaceful
Example: The embattled politician faced numerous allegations.
5. Suboptimal (आंतरिक भाग)
Meaning: Below the highest level or standard; not optimal.
Synonyms: Inferior, inadequate, less than ideal

Antonyms: Optimal, ideal, perfect
Example: The conditions for the launch were suboptimal.
6. Bespoke (आदे श पर बनाया गया)
Meaning: Made for a particular customer or user; custom-made.
Synonyms: Custom, tailored, personalized
Antonyms: Standard, off-the-shelf, ready-made
Example: He ordered a bespoke suit for the event.
AL
7. Subpar (औसत से कम)
Meaning: Below an average level or standard.
NS
Synonyms: Inferior, mediocre, deficient
Antonyms: Superior, excellent, outstanding
Example: The team's performance this season has been subpar.
8. Fray (झगड़ा) BA
Meaning: A situation of intense activity, typically one incorporating an element of aggression
or competition.
A
Synonyms: Battle, conflict, dispute
Antonyms: Peace, harmony, agreement

SH
Example: He entered the political fray with high hopes of winning.
9. Break the ice
Meaning - To initiate conversation

MI
10. Hit the hay
Meaning - To go to bed
NI
11. Under the weather
Meaning - Feeling ill or sick.
12. Cost an arm and a leg
Meaning - To be very expensive.
13. Cut to the chase
Meaning - To get to the point

14. Subterranean (छिपा हुआ)
Meaning: Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Synonyms: Underground, hidden, covert
Antonyms: Surface, visible, overt
Example: The investigation uncovered a subterranean network of illegal activities.
15. Queered (बिगाड़ना)
Meaning: Spoiled or ruined (slang); to make something questionable or problematic.
AL
Synonyms: Complicated, thwarted, disrupted
Antonyms: Simplified, facilitated, assisted
NS
Example: His untimely comments queered the deal.
16. Ratcheted (बढ़ाना या घटाना)
Meaning: To cause something to rise or fall as a step in what is perceived as an irreversible

process.
Synonyms: Escalated, intensified, increased
Antonyms: Decreased, reduced, lessened

A BA
Example: The conflict ratcheted up tensions between the two nations.
17. Rhetoric (प्रभावशाली या प्रेरक बोलने की कला)

SH
Meaning: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
Synonyms: Oratory, eloquence, discourse
Antonyms: Silence, quiet, inarticulateness

MI
Example: The politician's rhetoric was designed to appeal to the masses.
18. Disciple (एक भक्त)

NI
Meaning: A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
Synonyms: Follower, adherent, devotee
Antonyms: Opponent, critic, adversary
Example: He was a dedicated disciple of the renowned philosopher.
19. Pejoratively (तिरस्कारपर्व

ू क)
Meaning: Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Synonyms: Disparagingly, derogatorily, contemptuously
Antonyms: Respectfully, appreciatively, admiringly
Example: The term was used pejoratively to criticize the opposition.
20. Brash (धष्ृ ट)
Meaning: Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
Synonyms: Bold, audacious,a impudent
Antonyms: Meek, reserved, timid
AL
Example: His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
21. Transgress (उल्लंघन करना)
NS
Meaning: Go beyond the bounds of a moral principle or other established standard of
behavior.
Synonyms: Violate, infringe, overstep
Antonyms: Obey, comply, conform BA

Example: Those who transgress the law will face consequences.
22. Raking (उठाना (विचार के लिए))

A
Meaning: Bring up for discussion or debate.
Synonyms: Raising, bringing up, broaching

SH
Antonyms: Suppressing, ignoring, neglecting
Example: The politician kept raking up old issues during the campaign.
23. A dime a dozen

MI
Meaning - Anything that is common and easy to get
24. At the drop of a hat

NI
Meaning - At the drop of a hat
25. Bite your tongue
Meaning - To avoid talking
26. Dog days of summer
Meaning - The hottest day of the summer season
27. Bits and Pieces

Meaning - small things of different types
28. Meander (भटकना)
Meaning: To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination.
Synonyms: Ramble, wander, drift
Antonyms: Rush, hasten, hurry
Example: The river meandered through the valley, creating a picturesque landscape.
29. Pedigreed (वंशावली वाला)
AL
Meaning: Having a known and recorded lineage or ancestry.
Synonyms: Purebred, thoroughbred, highborn
NS
Antonyms: Mixed-breed, hybrid, lowborn
Example: The pedigreed horse won the championship race.
30. Evangelical (प्रचारक)

BA
Meaning: Enthusiastically advocating for a cause.
Synonyms: Zealous, passionate, fervent
Antonyms: Apathetic, indifferent, dispassionate

A
Example: The organization took an evangelical approach to promote education.
31. Allure (आकर्षण)

SH
Meaning: The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
Synonyms: Charm, appeal, attraction

MI
Antonyms: Repulsion, unattractiveness, aversion
Example: The allure of the city's nightlife attracted many tourists.
32. Simmering (दबा हुआ (क्रोध या उत्तेजना))

NI
Meaning: To be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement.
Synonyms: Seething, fuming, smoldering
Antonyms: Calm, tranquil, composed
Example: The simmering tension between the two teams was palpable.
33. Rollicking (आनंदपर्ण

ू )
Meaning: Exuberantly lively and amusing.
Synonyms: Boisterous, lively, exuberant
Antonyms: Sedate, serious, solemn
Example: The rollicking party continued late into the night.
34. Nuance (बारीकी)
Meaning: A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, or response.
Synonyms: Subtlety, distinction, shade
AL
Antonyms: Obviousness, bluntness, crudeness
Example: Understanding the nuances of the language takes time and practice.
NS
35. Tumultuous (अशांत)
Meaning: Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.
Synonyms: Chaotic, turbulent, noisy
Antonyms: Calm, orderly, peaceful BA

Example: The tumultuous crowd made it difficult to hear the announcement.
36. A crushing blow

A
Meaning - A hurtful action
37. A crying shame

SH
Meaning - A disgrace; something unfair that make us feel sorry for the victimised
38. A cushy job

MI
Meaning - An easy job that is not demanding or difficult
39. A cut above the average
Meaning - Higher than normal

NI
40. Add fuel to fire
Meaning - To make matters worse
41. 1. Unambiguous (स्पष्ट)
Meaning: Not open to more than one interpretation.
Synonyms: Clear, unequivocal, definite

Antonyms: Ambiguous, vague, unclear
Example: The instructions were unambiguous and easy to follow.
42. Conciliatory (सल

ु हकारी)
Meaning: Intended to placate or pacify.
Synonyms: Pacifying, appeasing, placatory
Antonyms: Antagonistic, confrontational, aggressive
Example: His speech was intended to be conciliatory to avoid further conflict.
AL
43. Reemergence (पन
ु ःप्रकट होना)
Meaning: The process of coming into sight or prominence once more.
NS
Synonyms: Revival, resurgence, comeback
Antonyms: Decline, disappearance, recession
Example: The reemergence of the disease has alarmed health officials.
44. Incumbency (पदधारण) BA

Meaning: The holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
Synonyms: Tenure, term, office

A
Antonyms: Candidacy, vacancy
Example: During his incumbency, he introduced several key reforms.

SH
45. Clamour (शोर)
Meaning: A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

MI
Synonyms: Outcry, uproar, noise
Antonyms: Silence, quiet, calm
Example: The clamour of the protesters could be heard from a distance.

NI
46. Breached (उल्लंघन करना)
Meaning: To make a gap in and break through.Synonyms: Broken, penetrated, violated
Antonyms: Repaired, fixed, sealed
Example: The hackers breached the company's security system.
47. Inevitable (अपरिहार्य)

Meaning: Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Synonyms: Unavoidable, certain, inescapable
Antonyms: Avoidable, uncertain, preventable
Example: Given the circumstances, the outcome was inevitable.
48. A bit dicey
Meaning - A little risky
49. A bit dodgy
AL
Meaning - Dishonest
50. A bit much
NS
Meaning - Over-exaggerated
51. A bit obtuse
Meaning - A little dull and stupid
52. A brainwave BA
Meaning - An unexpected clever idea of insight
53. Setback (असफलता)

A
Meaning: A reversal or check in progress.
Synonyms: Reversal, defeat, obstacle

SH
Antonyms: Advance, progress, success
Example: The team faced a setback when their star player was injured.
MI
54. Rampant (अनियंत्रित)
Meaning: Flourishing or spreading unchecked.
Synonyms: Uncontrolled, widespread, unrestrained

NI
Antonyms: Controlled, restrained, contained
Example: Corruption was rampant in the government.
55. Clamour (शोर)
Meaning: A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.
Synonyms: Outcry, uproar, noise

Antonyms: Silence, quiet, calm
Example: The clamour of the protest could be heard from miles away.
56. Ensuing (परिणामस्वरूप)
Meaning: Happening or occurring afterward or as a result.
Synonyms: Subsequent, following, resulting
Antonyms: Preceding, antecedent, prior
Example: The ensuing chaos made it difficult to control the crowd.
AL
57. Ameliorate (सध
ु ारना)
Meaning: Make something bad or unsatisfactory better.
NS
Synonyms: Improve, enhance, mitigate
Antonyms: Worsen, exacerbate, deteriorate
Example: Efforts were made to ameliorate the living conditions of the poor.
58. Insularity (संकीर्ण मानसिकता) BA

Meaning: Ignorance of or lack of interest in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own
experience.
A
Synonyms: Narrow-mindedness, parochialism, isolation
Antonyms: Openness, broad-mindedness, inclusiveness

SH
Example: His insularity prevented him from appreciating different viewpoints.
59. Parleys (बातचीत)
Meaning: Discussions or negotiations, especially between enemies.

MI
Synonyms: Talks, negotiations, conferences
Antonyms: Silence, confrontation, argument

NI
Example: The leaders engaged in parleys to resolve the conflict.
60. Endorse (समर्थन करना)
Meaning: Declare one's public approval or support of.
Synonyms: Support, approve, back
Antonyms: Oppose, reject, disapprove
Example: The celebrity endorsed the new product in a commercial.

61. Assiduously (परिश्रमपर्व

ू क)
Meaning: With great care and perseverance.
Synonyms: Diligently, meticulously, industriously
Antonyms: Carelessly, negligently, lazily
Example: She assiduously worked on her project until it was perfect.
62. Add a feather in one’s cap
Meaning - To acquire a new honour or distinction
AL
63. A drop in the bucket
Meaning - Very little compared to the total amount
NS
64. A free bit of advice
Meaning - A suggestion given that isn’t requested
65. A fair crack at something

BA
Meaning - An opportunity to fix or solve a problem
66. A fine kettle of fish
Meaning - A mistake hard to remedy

A
67. Astounding (चौंकाने वाला)
Meaning: Surprisingly impressive or notable.

SH
Synonyms: Astonishing, amazing, incredible
Antonyms: Ordinary, expected, usual

MI
Example: The team's astounding victory left everyone speechless.
68. Garner (एकत्र करना)
Meaning: Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).

NI
Synonyms: Accumulate, collect, amass
Antonyms: Disperse, scatter, distribute
Example: The politician managed to garner significant support.
69. Eschew (बचना)
Meaning: Deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

Synonyms: Avoid, shun, abstain
Antonyms: Embrace, accept, adopt
Example: They decided to eschew any form of violence.
70. Incarceration (कारावास)
Meaning: The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
Synonyms: Imprisonment, detention, confinement
Antonyms: Release, freedom, liberty
AL
Example: His wrongful incarceration led to public outcry.
71. Vendetta (बदला)
NS
Meaning: A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.
Synonyms: Feud, grudge, enmity
Antonyms: Harmony, peace, reconciliation

BA
Example: The political vendetta between the two leaders was evident.
72. Decimation (संहार)
Meaning: The killing or destruction of a large proportion of a group or species.

A
Synonyms: Destruction, devastation, annihilation
Antonyms: Preservation, protection, construction

SH
Example: The decimation of the population by the disease was tragic.
73. Purported (कथित)

MI
Meaning: Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged.
Synonyms: Alleged, claimed, supposed
Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, real

NI
Example: The purported benefits of the scheme were questioned by many.
74. Concede (स्वीकार करना)
Meaning: Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
Synonyms: Admit, acknowledge, accept
Antonyms: Deny, reject, refute

Example: He finally conceded that he had made a mistake.
75. Salient (प्रमख

ु )
Meaning: Most noticeable or important.
Synonyms: Prominent, notable, conspicuous
Antonyms: Inconspicuous, unimportant, obscure
Example: The report covered all the salient points of the debate.
76. Superfluous (अनावश्यक)
AL
Meaning: Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Synonyms: Excessive, redundant, surplus
NS
Antonyms: Necessary, essential, required
Example: The report was filled with superfluous details.
77. A gut feeling

BA
Meaning - An intuitive feeling or response to something
78. A hard nut to crack
Meaning - A person or thing that is difficult to deal with

A
79. A harrowing experience
Meaning - A frightening occurrence

SH
80. A hell of a time
Meaning - A difficult time trying to get something accomplished

MI
81. A hothead
Meaning - Someone who quickly get angry
82. Effusive (उत्साही)

NI
Meaning: Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or

heartfelt manner.
Synonyms: Gushing, enthusiastic, unrestrained
Antonyms: Reserved, restrained, muted
Example: The guests were effusive in their praise for the hosts' hospitality.
83. Conciliatory (शांत करना)

Meaning: Intended or likely to placate or pacify.
Synonyms: Appeasing, pacifying, mollifying
Antonyms: Antagonistic, hostile, confrontational
Example: His conciliatory approach helped to resolve the conflict peacefully.
84. Unanimity (सर्वसम्मति)
Meaning: Agreement by all people involved; consensus.
Synonyms: Consensus, agreement, concord
AL
Antonyms: Disagreement, discord, dissent
Example: The proposal was accepted with complete unanimity by the board members.
NS
85. Ambiguity (अस्पष्टता)
Meaning: Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language.
Synonyms: Vagueness, obscurity, uncertainty
Antonyms: Clarity, certainty, precision BA

Example: The ambiguity in his statement led to confusion among the listeners.
86. Pragmatic (व्यावहारिक)

A
Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical
rather than theoretical considerations.
SH
Synonyms: Practical, realistic, sensible
Antonyms: Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic
Example: His pragmatic approach to problem-solving helped the company navigate through
MI
the crisis.
87. Jeopardising (खतरे में डालना)
Meaning: Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss,
NI
harm, or failure.
Synonyms: Endangering, risking, imperiling
Antonyms: Protecting, safeguarding, securing
Example: His careless actions were jeopardising the safety of everyone on board.
88. Endorse (समर्थन करना)

Meaning: Declare one's public approval or support of.
Synonyms: Support, approve, back
Antonyms: Oppose, reject, criticize
Example: Several celebrities endorse the new product.
89. Ballooning (तेजी से बढ़ना)
Meaning: Increasing rapidly.
Synonyms: Expanding, swelling, growing
AL
Antonyms: Shrinking, diminishing, decreasing
Example: The ballooning costs of healthcare are a major concern for the government.
NS
90. Compatability (अनक
ु ू लता)
Meaning: The ability of two systems or components to work together without conflict.
Synonyms: Harmony, accord, congruence

BA
Antonyms: Incompatibility, discord, conflict
Example: The software’s compatibility with multiple operating systems is a significant

advantage.
A
91. Year in, year out
Meaning - Happening consistently or repeatedly every year

SH
92. See eye to eye
Meaning - Agree or have the same opinion as someone else
93. Not a hair out of place

MI
Meaning - Immaculately neat and tidy
94. Face the music

NI
Meaning - Accept the consequences
95. Whole nine yards
Meaning - The complete or full extent of something
96. Precariously (अस्थिर रूप से)
Meaning: In a way that is not securely held or in a position and is likely to fall or collapse.
Synonyms: Unsteadily, dangerously, insecurely

Antonyms: Securely, safely, stably
Example: The ladder was placed precariously on the edge of the roof, making it unsafe to
climb.
97. Escalating (बढ़ता हुआ)
Meaning: Increasing rapidly in size or intensity.
Synonyms: Increasing, intensifying, growing
Antonyms: Decreasing, diminishing, declining
AL
Example: The escalating tensions between the two countries raised concerns about the
possibility of war.
98. Egregious (अत्यधिक बरु ा)
NS
Meaning: Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Synonyms: Flagrant, blatant, outrageous
Antonyms: Minor, trivial, inconsequential
fines.
99. Chequered (विचित्र)

A BA
Example: The company's egregious violations of environmental regulations led to heavy
Meaning: Marked by periods of success and failure; characterized by a mixture of

achievements and setbacks.
SH
Synonyms: Varied, diverse, mixed
Antonyms: Consistent, uniform, unvaried
Example: His career has been chequered with both triumphs and disappointments.
MI
100. Rigour (कठोरता)

NI
Meaning: The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
Synonyms: Strictness, thoroughness, precision
Antonyms: Laxity, leniency, flexibility
Example: The rigorous training program prepared the athletes for the upcoming competition.
101. Meticulous (सक्ष्

ू म)
Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Synonyms: Diligent, thorough, careful
Antonyms: Careless, sloppy, negligent
Example: She was meticulous in her preparation for the exam, reviewing every detail of the
study material.
102. Vulnerable (निराश्रय)
Meaning: Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
Synonyms: Exposed, open, defenseless
AL
Antonyms: Invulnerable, protected, shielded
Example: The old bridge is vulnerable to collapse under the weight of heavy vehicles.
103. Perpetrated (करना)
NS
Meaning: Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
Synonyms: Commit, enact, execute
Antonyms: Prevent, hinder, deter
104.
A
Notoriety (कुख्याति)
BA
Example: The criminal perpetrated a series of robberies in the neighborhood.
Meaning: The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.
Synonyms: Infamy, disrepute, ill fame

SH
Antonyms: Fame, renown, reputation
Example: The criminal gained notoriety for his string of bank robberies.
105. Exacerbated (बिगाड़ना)

MI
Meaning: Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Synonyms: Aggravated, intensified, worsened

NI
Antonyms: Alleviated, improved, eased
Example: The economic downturn exacerbated the company's financial troubles.
106. Up in the air
Meaning - Uncertain or undecided.
107. Take the bull by the horns
Meaning - To confront a difficult situation directly and with courage.

108. Rain on someone's parade
Meaning - To spoil someone's plans or joy.
109. Keep an eye on
Meaning - To watch or monitor something closely.
110. In hot water
Meaning - In trouble or facing difficulties.
111. Elite (श्रेष्ठ वर्ग)
AL
Meaning: A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group
or society.
Synonyms: Best, top, aristocracy
NS
Antonyms: Commoners, masses, proletariat
Example: The elite athletes competed for the championship.
112. Anointed (अभिषेकित)
Meaning: Chosen or designated as a leader.
Synonyms: Appointed, blessed, consecrated

A BA
Antonyms: Rejected, dismissed, repudiated
Example: He was anointed as the successor to the company’s CEO.

SH
113. Debilitating (कमजोर करने वाला)
Meaning: Making someone very weak and infirm.
Synonyms: Weakening, enfeebling, incapacitating

MI
Antonyms: Strengthening, invigorating, energizing
Example: The disease had a debilitating effect on her health.

NI
114. Peerless (अतल

ु नीय)
Meaning: Unequaled; unrivaled.
Synonyms: Incomparable, matchless, unparalleled
Antonyms: Ordinary, common, average
Example: Her peerless beauty captivated everyone in the room.
115. Fortitude (धैर्य)

Meaning: Courage in pain or adversity.
Synonyms: Bravery, resilience, endurance
Antonyms: Cowardice, fear, weakness
Example: She showed great fortitude during the long illness.
116. Bane (अभिशाप)
Meaning: A cause of great distress or annoyance.
Synonyms: Curse, plague, blight
AL
Antonyms: Blessing, boon, advantage
Example: Traffic jams are the bane of my daily commute.
NS
117. Rejuvenation (पन
ु र्यौवन)
Meaning: The action or process of giving new energy or vigor to something.
Synonyms: Renewal, revitalization, restoration

BA
Antonyms: Decline, deterioration, degradation
Example: The city’s rejuvenation project has made it a vibrant place to live.
118. Stagnating (स्थिर)

A
Meaning: Cease to flow or move; become stagnant.
Synonyms: Idle, static, inactive

SH
Antonyms: Active, dynamic, flowing
Example: The economy has been stagnating for years without significant growth.
MI
119. Throw in the towel
Meaning - to admit that you are defeated or cannot do something any more.
120. Mare’s nest

NI
Meaning - a false discovery, illusion, or deliberate hoax.
121. A storm in a teacup
Meaning - a situation in which people are very angry or upset about something that is not
important.
122. Blue blooded
Meaning - membership in a noble or socially prominent family.

123. Do a roaring trade
Meaning - to do very good business.
124. Emphatic (जोरदार)
Meaning: Showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly.
Synonyms: Forceful, assertive, vigorous
Antonyms: Hesitant, weak, uncertain
Example: She was emphatic in her refusal to join the project.
AL
125. Bickering (झगड़ा)
Meaning: Arguing about petty and trivial matters.
NS
Synonyms: Quarreling, squabbling, arguing
Antonyms: Agreeing, cooperating, harmonizing
Example: The siblings were constantly bickering over small issues.
126. Piloting (नेतत्ृ व करना) BA

Meaning: Leading or guiding (a project or initiative).
Synonyms: Steering, directing, guiding

A
Antonyms: Following, trailing, neglecting
Example: He is piloting a new initiative to improve healthcare services.

SH
127. Autonomy (स्वायत्तता)
Meaning: The right or condition of self-government.

MI
Synonyms: Independence, self-rule, sovereignty
Antonyms: Dependence, subjugation, control
Example: The region has demanded greater autonomy from the central government.
NI
128. Prejudice (पक्षपात)
Meaning: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Synonyms: Bias, partiality, preconceived notion
Antonyms: Impartiality, fairness, neutrality
Example: Prejudice against certain groups should not influence decisions.

129. Proscribed (पक्षपात)
Meaning: Forbid, especially by law.
Synonyms: Banned, prohibited, outlawed
Antonyms: Permitted, allowed, authorized
Example: The organization was proscribed due to its extremist activities.
130. Sectarian (संप्रदायिक)
Meaning: Denoting or concerning a sect or sects.
AL
Synonyms: Factional, partisan, divisive
Antonyms: Universal, inclusive, nonpartisan
NS
Example: Sectarian violence has plagued the region for decades.
131. Wherewithal (संसाधन)
Meaning: The means or resources to do something.
Synonyms: Means, resources, capability
Antonyms: Incapacity, lack, insufficiency

BA
Example: They lacked the wherewithal to complete the project on time.
A
132. Rebuffed (अस्वीकृत)
Meaning: Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

SH
Synonyms: Rejected, spurned, turned down
Antonyms: Accepted, embraced, welcomed

MI
Example: He rebuffed all offers of help.
133. Fortitude (धैर्य)
Meaning: Courage in pain or adversity.

NI
Synonyms: Bravery, resilience, endurance
Antonyms: Cowardice, fear, weakness
Example: She showed great fortitude during the long illness.
134. Under a cloud
Meaning - Under suspicion, in trouble, or out of favor.

135. To play fast and loose
Meaning - behave irresponsibly or immorally.
136. To clip one’s wings
Meaning - to limit someone's ability to do or say things.
137. To put a spoke in one’s wheel
Meaning - to hinder
138. To nip in the bud
AL
Meaning – To stop something in the starting
139. Vacillation (दवि

ु धा)
NS
Meaning: The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision.
Synonyms: Hesitation, indecision, wavering
Antonyms: Certainty, decisiveness, resolution
140.
A
Fragmentation (विखंडन)
BA
Example: The company’s vacillation over the new project cost them valuable time and
resources.
Meaning: The process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts.
Synonyms: Division, disintegration, separation

SH
Antonyms: Unity, integration, consolidation
Example: The fragmentation of the coalition led to its eventual downfall.

MI
141. Cobble (जोड़ना)
Meaning: To put together something from available parts or elements.

NI
Synonyms: Assemble, put together, fabricate
Antonyms: Disassemble, dismantle, take apart
Example: She managed to cobble together a team for the project at the last minute.
142. Resurgence (पन

ु ः प्रवर्तन)
Meaning: An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Synonyms: Revival, comeback, reappearance
Antonyms: Decline, deterioration, wane
Example: The resurgence of interest in traditional crafts has benefited many artisans.
143. Revitalise (पन

ु र्जीवित करना)
Meaning: To imbue something with new life and vitality.
Synonyms: Renew, rejuvenate, invigorate
Antonyms: Drain, exhaust, deplete
AL
Example: The government plans to revitalise the city center with new shops and amenities.
144. Detriment (हानि)
NS
Meaning: The state of being harmed or damaged.
Synonyms: Harm, damage, disadvantage
Antonyms: Benefit, advantage, gain
145. Enact (अधिनियमित करना)

BA
Example: The policy changes were implemented to the detriment of small businesses.
Meaning: To make a bill or other proposal into law.

A
Synonyms: Legislate, pass, approve
Antonyms: Repeal, revoke, annul

SH
Example: The government decided to enact new legislation to improve environmental

protection.
146. Turmoil (उथल-पथ

ु ल)
MI
Meaning: A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

NI
Synonyms: Chaos, disorder, upheaval
Antonyms: Peace, order, calm
Example: The country has been in turmoil since the president’s resignation.
147. Stagnation (स्थिरता)
Meaning: The state of not flowing or moving; lack of activity, growth, or development.
Synonyms: Inactivity, stagnancy, inertia

Antonyms: Growth, progress, movement
Example: Economic stagnation has led to increased unemployment rates.
148. Prospect (संभावना)
Meaning: The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Synonyms: Possibility, likelihood, expectation
Antonyms: Improbability, doubt, hopelessness
Example: The prospect of a promotion kept him motivated at work.
AL
149. A piece of cake
Meaning - Something that is easy to understand or do
NS
150. Every cloud has a silver lining
Meaning - Every bad situation has some good aspect
151. Feel a bit under the weather
Meaning - Feeling slightly ill
152. Get out of hand

BA
Meaning - To lose control.
A
153. Jump on the bandwagon
Meaning - Join a popular activity

SH
154. Haring (जल्दी करना)
Meaning: To move swiftly or suddenly.

MI
Synonyms: Rushing, darting, speeding
Antonyms: Dawdling, lingering, ambling
Example: The researchers were haring to complete the project before the deadline.
NI
155. Assiduousness (परिश्रम)
Meaning: Showing great care and perseverance.
Synonyms: Diligence, industriousness, perseverance
Antonyms: Negligence, carelessness, indifference
Example: Her assiduousness in completing the research earned her a scholarship.

156. Rudderless (निरुद्दे श्य)
Meaning: Lacking a clear sense of purpose or direction.
Synonyms: Aimless, directionless, drifting
Antonyms: Purposeful, directed, focused
Example: Without a strong leader, the organization felt rudderless and disorganized.
157. Bonhomie (मित्रता)
Meaning: Cheerful friendliness; geniality.
AL
Synonyms: Friendliness, geniality, camaraderie
Antonyms: Hostility, aloofness, coldness
NS
Example: The bonhomie between the team members was evident during the celebration.
158. Endorsement (समर्थन)
Meaning: An act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something.
Synonyms: Support, approval, backing BA

Antonyms: Opposition, disapproval, condemnation
Example: The candidate received an endorsement from several prominent politicians.

A
159. Eradicate (उन्मल
ू न करना)
Meaning: To destroy completely; put an end to.

SH
Synonyms: Eliminate, exterminate, abolish
Antonyms: Establish, create, promote

MI
Example: The government launched a campaign to eradicate illiteracy in rural areas.
160. Thwart (विफल करना)
Meaning: To prevent someone from accomplishing something.

NI
Synonyms: Prevent, hinder, obstruct
Antonyms: Aid, assist, facilitate
Example: Their plans were thwarted by unexpected weather conditions.
161. Mitigation (कमी)
Meaning: The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Synonyms: Alleviation, reduction, lessening
Antonyms: Aggravation, intensification, worsening
Example: The mitigation of environmental damage was a key goal of the project.
162. Inimical (हानिकारक)
Meaning: Tending to obstruct or harm.
Synonyms: Harmful, hostile, antagonistic
Antonyms: Friendly, beneficial, supportive
AL
Example: The inimical environment of the desert makes survival difficult.
163. Break a leg
NS
Meaning - Good luck
164. Miss the boat
Meaning - It's too late
165. On the ball
Meaning - Doing a good job

BA
166. The best of both worlds
A
Meaning - An ideal situation
167. To get bent out of shape

SH
Meaning - To get upset
168. Let-up (कमी)

MI
Meaning: A pause or reduction in the intensity of something.
Synonyms: Decrease, cessation, respite
Antonyms: Increase, continuation, escalation

NI
Example: There was no let-up in the soaring temperatures despite the onset of monsoon
169. Disconcertingly (भयावह)
Meaning: In a way that causes someone to feel unsettled or uneasy.
Synonyms: Alarmingly, disturbingly, unsettlingly
Antonyms: Comfortably, reassuringly, calmly

Example: The sudden change in plans was disconcertingly unexpected.
170. Prolonging (लंबा करना)
Meaning: Extending the duration or existence of something unnecessarily.
Synonyms: Extending, lengthening, perpetuating
Antonyms: Shortening, abbreviating, curtailing
Example: Prolonging the meeting any further would only waste everyone's time.
171. Rogue (विवादास्पद)
AL
Meaning: A person or thing that behaves in an unpredictable or erratic way, typically with
negative connotations.
Synonyms: Outlaw, renegade, maverick
NS
Antonyms: Law-abiding, conformist, obedient
Example: The corporation was accused of being a rogue entity due to its unethical practices.
172. Bumpy (अस्थिर) BA

Meaning: Characterized by difficulties, problems, or setbacks.
Synonyms: Rough, turbulent, uneven

A
Antonyms: Smooth, steady, stable
Example: The journey was bumpy due to the unpaved road.

SH
173. Bruising (चोटिल)
Meaning: Very damaging or harmful, especially to one's reputation or prospects.
Synonyms: Damaging, harmful, injurious

MI
Antonyms: Gentle, light, mild
Example: The company's stock price took a bruising after the scandal.
NI
174. Disbursals (वित्तीय)
Meaning: The action of paying out money, especially from a fund.
Synonyms: Payments, distributions, expenditures
Antonyms: Receipts, collections, savings
Example: The company's disbursals for employee benefits increased significantly this year.
175. Unrelenting (निरं तर)

Meaning: Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.
Synonyms: Persistent, relentless, constant
Antonyms: Relenting, yielding, forgiving
Example: The unrelenting rain caused flooding in many parts of the city
176. Rudderless (बिना नेतत्ृ व)
Meaning: Lacking direction or leadership; aimless.
Synonyms: Directionless, leaderless, adrift
AL
Antonyms: Guided, directed, purposeful
Example: The company became rudderless after the CEO resigned unexpectedly.
NS
177. Queer the pitch
Meaning - Spoil a plan
178. Vanish into thin air
Meaning - Disappear completely
179. Cool as a cucumber

BA
Meaning - Very calm and composed
A
180. Down in the dumps
Meaning - Feeling depressed

SH
181. Hit the books
Meaning - Start studying seriously

MI
182. Glacial (धीमा)
Meaning: Extremely slow; like a glacier, moving at a slow pace.
Synonyms: Slow, sluggish, gradual

NI
Antonyms: Fast, rapid, swift
Example: Progress in gender equality has been glacial, with changes barely perceptible over
the years.
183. Prosecution (मक

ु दमा, अभियोग)
Meaning: The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone.
Synonyms: Legal action, indictment, litigation

Antonyms: Defense, acquittal, exoneration
Example: The prosecution presented strong evidence against the accused.
184. Imputations (आरोप)
Meaning: Accusations or charges made against someone, typically without proof.
Synonyms: Allegation, accusation, charge
Antonyms: Acquittal, exoneration, vindication
Example: The article contained several false imputations against the politician.
AL
185. Expedient (लाभदायक)
Meaning: Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
NS
Synonyms: Advantageous, beneficial, opportune
Antonyms: Inconvenient, disadvantageous, impractical
Example: The decision to delay the report was politically expedient but morally questionable.
BA
186. Dissenters (विरोधी, मतभेदी)
A
Meaning: People who oppose official policies, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Synonyms: Opponent, protester, dissident

SH
Antonyms: Supporter, conformist, loyalist
Example: The dissenters gathered in protest against the new censorship laws.
MI
187. Jeopardise (खतरे में डालना, संकट में डालना)
Meaning: Put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm,
or failure.
NI
Synonyms: Endanger, risk, threaten
Antonyms: Protect, safeguard, ensure
Example: His reckless behavior could jeopardize the entire project.
188. Interlocutors (संवादक, बातचीतकर्ता)
Meaning: People who take part in a dialogue or conversation.
Synonyms: Conversationalist, communicator, negotiator

Antonyms: Silent, non-communicative, introverted
Example: The interlocutors engaged in a constructive discussion on the issue.
189. Abrogation (निरसन, समाप्ति)
Meaning: The repeal or abolition of a law, treaty, custom, etc.
Synonyms: Repeal, annulment, cancellation
Antonyms: Establishment, enactment, implementation
Example: The abrogation of the old policy led to protests among the affected groups.
AL
190. Snug as a bug in a rug
Meaning - in an extremely comfortable position or situation.
NS
191. Step up your game
Meaning - to enhance performance, quality, skills, or talents.
192. Lose your marbles
Meaning - to become insane
193. On this ice

BA
Meaning - to be doing something that is dangerous or involves risks.
A
194. The whole nine yards
Meaning - the full extent of something.

SH
195. Non-starter (असफल)
Meaning - An idea or plan that is unlikely to succeed.

MI
Synonyms - Doomed, hopeless, unworkable.
Antonyms - Viable, feasible, promising.
Sentence - The peace talks were a non-starter from the beginning.

NI
196. Slant (झुकाव)
Meaning - A biased or prejudiced point of view.
Synonyms - Bias, prejudice, distortion.
Antonyms - Objectivity, fairness, neutrality.
Sentence - The article had a clear anti-government slant.

197. Overtly (स्पष्ट रूप से)
Meaning - In a way that is obvious and not hidden.
Synonyms - Openly, frankly, undisguised.
Antonyms - Subtly, implicitly, covertly.
Sentence - The company was accused of overtly misleading investors.
198. Hawkish (आक्रामक)
Meaning - Aggressive or belligerent in policy or attitude.
AL
Synonyms - Aggressive, assertive, confrontational.
Antonyms - Dovish, conciliatory, peaceful.
NS
Sentence - The central bank adopted a hawkish stance to combat inflation.
199. Imponderables (अनिश्चितता)
Meaning - Things that are difficult to predict or estimate.

BA
Synonyms - Uncertainties, unknowns, intangibles.
Antonyms - Certainties, knowns, tangibles.
Sentence - The future of the economy is full of imponderables.

A
200. Belying (झुठलाना)
Meaning - To prove something to be false or untrue.

SH
Synonyms - Contradicting, belying, giving the lie to.
Antonyms - Confirming, corroborating, substantiating.

MI
Sentence - The strong export figures belied fears of a slowdown in the economy.
201. Shore up (मजबत

ू करना)
Meaning - To strengthen or support something that is weak or failing.

NI
Synonyms - Bolster, reinforce, solidify.
Antonyms - Weaken, undermine, erode.
Sentence - The government is taking steps to shore up the banking sector.
202. Repercussions (परिणाम)
Meaning - The negative consequences of an action.

Synonyms - Consequences, ramifications, repercussions.
Antonyms - Benefits, rewards, positive outcomes.
Sentence - The company is facing serious repercussions for its data breach.
203. Prop up (समर्थन दे ना)
Meaning - To support or sustain something that is weak or failing.
Synonyms - Bolster, shore up, underpin.
Antonyms - Undermine, weaken, erode.
AL
Sentence - The government is taking steps to prop up the struggling airline industry. (Note:
"Prop up" is similar to "shore up" explained earlier, but with a slightly different nuance.)
204. Sluggish (मंद)
NS
Meaning - Slow, inactive, or lacking in energy.
Synonyms - Slow, sluggish, lethargic.
Antonyms - Brisk, lively, energetic.
205.
A
Pull yourself together
BA
Sentence - The economy is experiencing sluggish growth.
Meaning - Calm down
206. Give someone the cold shoulder

SH
Meaning - Ignore someone
207. Lead someone by the nose
Meaning - To dominate someone

MI
208. Butterflies in the stomach
Meaning - Being nervous

NI
209. Out of the woods
Meaning - No longer in trouble
210. Trope (मह

ु ावरा, अलंकार
Meaning: A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.
Synonyms: Cliché, motif, metaphor
Example: The trope of "hero versus villain" is commonly seen in films.

211. Hailed (प्रशंसा की गई, स्वागत किया गया)
Meaning: Acclaimed or praised enthusiastically.
Synonyms: Acclaimed, praised, lauded
Antonyms: Criticized, denounced
Example: The scientist was hailed for her groundbreaking research.
212. Salient (प्रमख

ु , महत्वपर्ण
ू )
Meaning: Most noticeable or important.
AL
Synonyms: Prominent, conspicuous, notable
Antonyms: Insignificant, minor, unimportant
NS
Example: The most salient point of the meeting was the discussion on climate change.
213. Communiqué (विज्ञप्ति, सरकारी घोषणा)
Meaning: An official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media.
Synonyms: Announcement, bulletin, declaration
Antonyms: Concealment, suppression

BA
Example: The government issued a communiqué regarding the new policy.
A
214. Recommitted (पन
ु ः प्रतिज्ञा करना)
Meaning: Pledged again to do something.

SH
Synonyms: Reaffirmed, renewed, rededicated
Antonyms: Abandoned, neglected

MI
Example: The organization recommitted to its mission of providing education for all.
215. Opportune (अनक

ु ू ल, उचित समय पर)
Meaning: Occurring at a favorable or appropriate time.

NI
Synonyms: Timely, well-timed, appropriate
Antonyms: Inopportune, untimely, inconvenient
Example: The meeting was held at an opportune moment to address the crisis.
216. Recourse (सहारा, उपाय)
Meaning: A source of help in a difficult situation.

Synonyms: Resort, aid, help
Antonyms: Obstruction, hindrance
Example: Legal recourse was sought to resolve the dispute.
217. Apogee (चरम बिंद,ु पराकाष्ठा)
Meaning: The highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination.
Synonyms: Climax, pinnacle, peak
Antonyms: Nadir, bottom, low point
AL
Example: The empire reached its apogee during the reign of its most powerful ruler.
218. Gumption (साहस, आत्म-प्रेरणा)
NS
Meaning: Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
Synonyms: Initiative, resourcefulness, enterprise
Antonyms: Indolence, laziness, passivity
219. Anodyne (हानिरहित)

BA
Example: It takes a lot of gumption to start a new business in this economy.
Meaning: Not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive, often deliberately so.
A
Synonyms: Inoffensive, bland, harmless
Antonyms: Provocative, offensive, harmful

SH
Example: His anodyne comments were intended to avoid any controversy.
220. Under the weather

MI
Meaning - Feeling ill / Getting a cold
221. Cold feet
Meaning - Becoming nervous

NI
222. Apple of my eye
Meaning - Used to refer to someone whom you are very fond of or like
223. Set the record straight
Meaning - To reveal the truth / To clarify
224. Kill two birds with a stone

Meaning - Achieve two results by doing one thing
225. Appellation (उपाधि, नाम (exerccise))
Meaning: A name or title.
Synonyms: Designation, title, name
Example: The appellation "doctor" was awarded after years of study.
226. Confidentiality (गोपनीयता)
Meaning: The state of keeping or being kept secret or private.
AL
Synonyms: Secrecy, privacy, discretion
Antonyms: Openness, disclosure, publicity
NS
Example: The confidentiality of the patient's records is paramount.
227. Regressive (प्रतिगामी, पिछड़ा)
Meaning: Becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state.

BA
Synonyms: Backward, retrogressive, declining
Antonyms: Progressive, forward, advanced
Example: The policy was criticized for being regressive and not supporting modern values.
A
228. Cognizant (जागरूक, अवगत)
Meaning: Having knowledge or awareness.

SH
Synonyms: Aware, conscious, knowledgeable
Antonyms: Unaware, ignorant, oblivious

MI
Example: The company needs to be cognizant of the latest regulations.
229. Spawned (उत्पन्न किया)
Meaning: Produced or generated, especially in large numbers.

NI
Synonyms: Created, generated, produced
Antonyms: Destroyed, eliminated, annihilated
Example: The new regulations spawned a wave of innovations in the industry.
230. Transcend (पार करना, अतिक्रमण करना)
Meaning: Go beyond the limits of something.

Synonyms: Surpass, exceed, outdo
Antonyms: Fail, fall short
Example: The beauty of the landscape transcends words.
231. Hiatus (अंतराल, विराम)
Meaning: A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
Synonyms: Break, pause, interruption
Antonyms: Continuation, continuity
AL
Example: The TV show is on hiatus until next season.
232. Brunt (मख्

ु य भार, सबसे बरु ा असर)
NS
Meaning: The worst part or chief impact of a specified action.
Synonyms: Impact, force, burden
Antonyms: Relief, benefit
233. Pilferage (चोरी, गबन)

BA
Example: The coastal towns bore the brunt of the storm.
Meaning: The action of stealing things of little value.

A
Synonyms: Theft, stealing, robbery
Antonyms: Donation, giving

SH
Example: Measures were taken to prevent pilferage in the warehouse.
234. Snowed under

MI
Meaning - To be busy.
235. To break someone’s bubble
Meaning - To do or say something that proves someone else’s beliefs are not true.
NI
236. Walk on eggshells
Meaning - To be very careful with your actions and words.
237. Bite the bullet
Meaning - Finish something no matter how unsatisfying or unpleasant it is.
238. Make two ends meet

Meaning - To have just enough money for all your needs.
239. Opportune (उपयक्

ु त, अनक
ु ू ल)
Meaning: (of a time) Well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate.
Synonyms: Timely, convenient, suitable
Antonyms: Inopportune, untimely, inconvenient
Example: The arrival of the investment was opportune for the company’s expansion.
240. Expeditiously (शीघ्रता से, तेजी से)
AL
Meaning: With speed and efficiency.
Synonyms: Promptly, quickly, swiftly
NS
Antonyms: Slowly, leisurely, sluggishly
Example: The manager ensured that all tasks were completed expeditiously.
241. Diktats (आदे श, हुक्म)

BA
Meaning: An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.
Synonyms: Decree, command, mandate
Antonyms: Request, appeal, suggestion

A
Example: The new company policies were seen as diktats by the employees.
242. Solatium (मआ

ु वजा)
SH
Meaning: A thing given to someone as a compensation or consolation.
Synonyms: Compensation, recompense, reparation

MI
Antonyms: None (context-specific)
Example: The company provided a solatium to the family of the injured worker.
243. Complacence (आत्मसंतोष)

NI
Meaning: A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
Synonyms: Self-satisfaction, smugness, contentment
Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, humility, self-doubt
Example: The team's early success led to complacence, and they eventually lost the match.
244. Illicit (अवैध)

Meaning: Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Synonyms: Illegal, unlawful, forbidden
Antonyms: Legal, lawful, permitted
Example: The police conducted a raid on the illicit gambling den.
245. Envisaged (परिकल्पित)
Meaning: Contemplated or conceived as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Synonyms: Imagined, envisioned, planned
AL
Antonyms: Ignored, disregarded, dismissed
Example: The new policy was envisaged to bring economic stability.
NS
246. Expedient (सवि
ु धाजनक)
Meaning: Convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
Synonyms: Convenient, advantageous, pragmatic

BA
Antonyms: Inconvenient, disadvantageous, unwise
Example: The manager made an expedient decision to resolve the issue quickly.
247. Gravitated (आकर्षित होना)

A
Meaning: Move toward or be attracted to a place, person, or thing.
Synonyms: Inclined, attracted, leaned

SH
Antonyms: Repelled, distanced, averted
Example: The youth gravitated towards the new tech startup due to its innovative culture.
MI
248. Deterioration (गिरावट)
Meaning: The process of becoming progressively worse.
Synonyms: Decline, degradation, worsening

NI
Antonyms: Improvement, enhancement, progress
Example: The deterioration of the building was evident after years of neglect.
249. Better late than never
Meaning - To do something rather than not doing
250. Beat around the bush

Meaning - Not saying directly
251. Hang in there
Meaning - Stay strong in a difficult situation
252. Call it a day
Meaning - To stop doing something
253. Cut corners
Meaning - Purchase something in the least expensive way
AL
254. Fiasco (विफलता)
Meaning: A complete failure, especially a humiliating or ludicrous one.
NS
Synonyms: Debacle, disaster, catastrophe
Antonyms: Success, triumph, achievement
Example: The concert turned into a fiasco when the main performer failed to show up.
255. Solace (सांत्वना)

BA
Meaning: Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
A
Synonyms: Comfort, consolation, relief
Antonyms: Distress, discomfort, aggravation

SH
Example: He found solace in music during difficult times.
256. Proxy (प्रतिनिधि)

MI
Meaning: The authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.
Synonyms: Substitute, representative, delegate
Antonyms: Principal, self, primary

NI
Example: She appointed a proxy to vote on her behalf at the meeting.
257. Hot potato (कठिन मद्

ु दा)
Meaning: A controversial or difficult issue that is hard to deal with.
Synonyms: Controversy, issue, predicament
Antonyms: Simple matter, easy task, straightforward issue

Example: The policy on immigration has become a political hot potato.
258. Beleaguered (परे शान)
Meaning: Suffering or being subjected to constant or repeated trouble or harassment.
Synonyms: Besieged, harassed, troubled
Antonyms: Supported, protected, aided
Example: The beleaguered company struggled to stay afloat amidst the financial crisis.
259. De facto (वास्तविक)
AL
Meaning: In fact, whether by right or not; existing in reality.
Synonyms: Actual, real, effective
NS
Antonyms: De jure, legal, official
Example: He became the de facto leader of the group after the previous leader resigned.
260. Arsenals (शस्त्रागार)
group.
Synonyms: Armory, stockpile, cache

A BA
Meaning: A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or
Antonyms: Disarmament, demilitarization, reduction
Example: The country is known to have a large arsenal of nuclear weapons.

SH
261. Expedite (शीघ्र करना)
Meaning: Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Synonyms: Hasten, accelerate, speed up

MI
Antonyms: Delay, hinder, slow down
Example: The manager promised to expedite the approval process for the project.
NI
262. Testy (चिड़चिड़ा)
Meaning: Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered.
Synonyms: Irritable, grumpy, short-tempered
Antonyms: Calm, patient, easygoing
Example: The testy customer complained about every aspect of the service.
263. Rain cats and dogs

Meaning - Rain heavily
264. No avail
Meaning - Without any result
265. Be in a tight corner
Meaning - In a very difficult situation
266. Bring to light
Meaning - Disclose
AL
267. Chew the cud
Meaning - Ponder over something
NS
268. Ceiling (सीमा)
Meaning: An upper limit set on the number or amount of something.
Synonyms: Limit, cap, maximum
Antonyms: Base, floor, minimum BA

Example: The government imposed a ceiling on the number of immigrants allowed into the
country each year.
A
269. Preamble (प्रस्तावना)
Meaning: A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document.

SH
Synonyms: Introduction, preface, foreword
Antonyms: Conclusion, ending, epilogue
Example: The preamble of the Constitution outlines the goals and purposes of the document.
MI
270. Crystallised (स्पष्ट किया)
Meaning: Made clear or definite; given a definite form.

NI
Synonyms: Solidified, clarified, defined
Antonyms: Confused, obscured, blurred
Example: The discussion helped crystallise our ideas about the project.
271. Pruning (छं टाई)
Meaning: Trimming or cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems to encourage

growth.
Synonyms: Trimming, cutting, clipping
Antonyms: Growing, cultivating, nurturing
Example: The gardener spent the morning pruning the rose bushes.
272. Stymie (बाधा डालना)
Meaning: To prevent or hinder the progress of.
Synonyms: Hinder, block, thwart
AL
Antonyms: Assist, facilitate, aid
Example: The complicated rules stymied their efforts to complete the project on time.
NS
273. Deprived (वंचित)
Meaning: Suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits.
Synonyms: Disadvantaged, underprivileged, impoverished
Antonyms: Privileged, affluent, wealthy BA

Example: The charity works to provide educational opportunities for deprived children.
274. Ostensible (प्रकट)

A
Meaning: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Synonyms: Apparent, seeming, superficial

SH
Antonyms: Genuine, real, actual
Example: The ostensible reason for his visit was to inspect the new facility.
MI
275. Indulge (लिप्त होना)
Meaning: Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Synonyms: Pamper, gratify, satisfy

NI
Antonyms: Deprive, deny, restrain
Example: She decided to indulge in a luxurious spa day after a long week of work.
276. Behoove (उचित होना)
Meaning: To be necessary, proper, or advantageous for.
Synonyms: Be appropriate, befit, suit

Antonyms: Disregard, neglect
Example: It would behoove you to start saving for retirement early.
277. Misgivings (शंका)
Meaning: Feelings of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of

something.
Synonyms: Doubts, reservations, apprehensions
Antonyms: Confidence, certainty, assurance
AL
Example: She had serious misgivings about taking the new job.
278. Rescind (रद्द करना)
Meaning: Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
NS
Synonyms: Revoke, annul, cancel
Antonyms: Enforce, uphold, ratify
Bits and Pieces
Meaning – small things of different types

A BA
Example: The policy was rescinded after numerous complaints from the public
279.
280. Kick the bucket
Meaning – Die
SH
281. A man of straw
Meaning – A weak person
282. Bite your tongue

MI
Meaning – To avoid talking
283. At the drop of a hat

NI
Meaning – Willing to do something immediately
284. Contentious (विवादास्पद)
Meaning: Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Synonyms: Disputable, debatable, controversial
Antonyms: Agreeable, uncontroversial, peaceful
Example: The proposal for the new law has become a contentious issue among the
lawmakers.
285. Prerequisite (पर्वा

ू पेक्षा)
Meaning: A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.
Synonyms: Requirement, precondition, necessity
Antonyms: Option, nonessential, luxury
Example: A basic understanding of mathematics is a prerequisite for the course.
286. Imperils (खतरे में डालना)
AL
Meaning: Puts at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed.
Synonyms: Endangers, jeopardizes, threatens
NS
Antonyms: Protects, safeguards, secures
Example: The oil spill imperils the marine life in the affected area.
287. Imperative (अनिवार्य)
Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial.
Synonyms: Essential, necessary, urgent

BA
Antonyms: Optional, trivial, unnecessary
A
Example: It is imperative to address climate change to protect future generations.
288. Transparency (पारदर्शिता)

SH
Meaning: The quality of being open and honest; not secretive.
Synonyms: Openness, clarity, candor

MI
Antonyms: Opacity, secrecy, ambiguity
Example: The company's commitment to transparency has gained it public trust.
289. Haste (जल्दबाजी)

NI
Meaning: Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.
Synonyms: Rush, hurry, urgency
Antonyms: Leisure, slowness, delay
Example: In their haste to finish the project, they overlooked some important details.
290. Transparency (पारदर्शिता)

Meaning: The quality of being open and honest; not secretive.
Synonyms: Openness, clarity, candor
Antonyms: Opacity, secrecy, ambiguity
Example: The company's commitment to transparency has gained it public trust.
291. Haste (जल्दबाजी)
Meaning: Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.
Synonyms: Rush, hurry, urgency
AL
Antonyms: Leisure, slowness, delay
Example: In their haste to finish the project, they overlooked some important details.
NS
292. Rescinded (रद्द करना)
Meaning: Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
Synonyms: Repealed, revoked, annulled
Antonyms: Enforced, ratified, confirmed BA

Example: The government rescinded the controversial law after widespread protests.
293. Vastly (विशाल रूप से)

A
Meaning: To a very great extent; immensely.
Synonyms: Greatly, immensely, significantly

SH
Antonyms: Slightly, marginally, barely
Example: The new policy has vastly improved the working conditions for the staff.
MI
294. Upheaval (उथल-पथ

ु ल)
Meaning: A violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
Synonyms: Disruption, turmoil, disturbance

NI
Antonyms: Stability, calm, tranquility
Example: The political upheaval in the country led to widespread protests and strikes.
295. Hit the hay
Meaning - Go to bed
296. Bite the bullet

Meaning - Decide to do something difficult
297. Cry over spilled milk
Meaning - To feel sorry or sad about something
298. Jump on the bandwagon
Meaning - To join in a popular activity
299. Feel under the weather
Meaning - Feeling ill or unwell
AL
300. Troves (खजाना)
Meaning: Valuable or delightful collections.
NS
Synonyms: Hoards, caches, treasures
Example: The museum's new exhibit features troves of ancient artifacts.
301. Hounding (पीछा करना)

BA
Meaning: Harassing or pursuing relentlessly.
Synonyms: Persecuting, chasing, harrying
Antonyms: Ignoring, neglecting, leaving

A
Example: The paparazzi were hounding the celebrity wherever she went.
302. Reprieve (राहत)

SH
Meaning: A temporary relief or delay.
Synonyms: Pardon, respite, deferment

MI
Antonyms: Continuation, persistence, sentencing
Example: The unexpected storm provided a reprieve from the summer heat.
303. Indicted (आरोपी)

NI
Meaning: Formally charged with a crime.
Synonyms: Accused, charged, arraigned
Antonyms: Acquitted, exonerated, cleared
Example: The businessman was indicted for fraud and embezzlement.
304. Espionage (जासस

ू ी)
Meaning: The act of spying or using spies to obtain political or military information.
Synonyms: Spying, intelligence, surveillance
Antonyms: Openness, transparency, public
Example: The double agent was arrested and charged with espionage.
305. Extradition (प्रत्यर्पण)
Meaning: The action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime.
AL
Synonyms: Deportation, handover, rendition
Antonyms: Asylum, refuge, shelter
NS
Example: The country has signed an extradition treaty with its neighbor.
306. Reprisal (प्रतिशोध)
Meaning: An act of retaliation.
Synonyms: Retaliation, retribution, revenge
Antonyms: Forgiveness, pardon, clemency

BA
Example: The government warned that any attack would be met with swift reprisal.
A
307. Doggedly (जिद्दी)
Meaning: In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

SH
Synonyms: Stubbornly, persistently, resolutely
Antonyms: Lazily, indifferently, passively

MI
Example: She doggedly pursued her goal despite numerous setbacks.
308. Elusive (मस्कि

ु ल से मिलना)
Meaning: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

NI
Synonyms: Evasive, slippery, intangible
Antonyms: Accessible, attainable, obtainable
Example: The answer to the mystery proved to be elusive.
309. Hostility (शत्रत

ु ा)
Meaning: Hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition.

Synonyms: Antagonism, enmity, animosity
Antonyms: Friendship, goodwill, kindness
Example: There was visible hostility between the two rival groups.
310. Throw in the towel
Meaning - To quit in defeat
311. In the same boat
AL
Meaning - be in the same difficult circumstances as others
312. On cloud nine
NS
Meaning - to be extremely happy and excited
313. Burn the midnight oil
Meaning - read or work late into the night
314. Get over something BA

Meaning - to deal with a problem successfully
315. Brute (क्रूर, पशव

ु त ्)
A
Meaning: Savage; cruel; resembling a brute or beast in qualities.
Synonyms: Savage, cruel, brutal

SH
Antonyms: Gentle, kind, humane
Example: The brute force used by the ruling party to secure defections undermined
democratic principles.
MI
316. Draconian (कठोर, क्रूर)
Meaning: Excessively harsh and severe, especially of laws or regulations.

NI
Synonyms: Harsh, severe, stringent
Antonyms: Lenient, gentle, mild
Example: The government's draconian measures to curb dissent were widely criticized by
civil society.
317. Foist (थोपना, जबरदस्ती दे ना)
Meaning: To force someone to accept (something unwanted); to impose an unwelcome or

unnecessary person or thing.
Synonyms: Impose, thrust, impose
Antonyms: Accept, embrace, welcome
Example: The government tried to foist new regulations on the industry without consulting
stakeholders.
318. Resist (सामना करना, विरोध करना)
AL
Meaning: To withstand the action or effect of something; to oppose or strive against
someone or something.
Synonyms: Oppose, withstand, confront
NS
Antonyms: Accept, yield, surrender
Example: Citizens must resist any attempts to curtail their fundamental rights.
319. Vicious (घातक, क्रूर)

BA
Meaning: Deliberately cruel or violent; involving violence or damage.
Synonyms: Brutal, ruthless, malicious
Antonyms: Gentle, kind, benevolent

A
Example: The mob engaged in a vicious attack on the opposition supporters.
SH
320. Perils (खतरा, जोखिम)
Meaning: Serious and immediate danger; risks or hazards.
Synonyms: Dangers, risks, threats

MI
Antonyms: Safety, security, protection
Example: Explorers faced many perils on their journey through the treacherous mountains.
321. Stifle (दबाना, रोकना)

NI
Meaning: To suppress, restrain, or stop (an activity or process); to suffocate or smother.
Synonyms: Suppress, restrain, inhibit
Antonyms: Encourage, promote, support
Example: The government tried to stifle dissent by arresting protesters.
322. Fig Leaf (बहाना, उपाय)

Meaning: A covering or excuse that hides a defect or shortcomings; something used to

conceal a true purpose or character.
Synonyms: Covering, pretext, disguise
Antonyms: Revelation, exposure, clarity
Example: The investigation revealed that the company's ethics policy was just a fig leaf for
unethical practices.
323. Decisively (निर्णयकारी रूप से)
Meaning: In a manner that settles an issue or argument; conclusively.
AL
Synonyms: Conclusively, definitively, conclusively
Antonyms: Indecisively, hesitantly, uncertainly
NS
Example: The jury's verdict decisively ended the long legal battle.
324. Vigilant (सतर्क , चौकन्ना)
Meaning: Watchful and alert, especially to avoid danger or difficulty.
Synonyms: Watchful, alert, attentive
Antonyms: Careless, inattentive, negligent

BA
Example: A vigilant citizenry is crucial for maintaining a healthy democracy.
A
325. Over the hill
SH
Meaning - Something is old and no longer fit, attractive, or capable of doing useful work.
326. Hit the books
Meaning - To study
MI
327. Hit the sack
Meaning - To go to bed in order to sleep
328. Through thick and thin

NI
Meaning - Through difficult times and situations
329. Off the chain
Meaning - Extremely good
330. Impounded (जब्त किया हुआ)
Meaning: Seized and taken legal custody of something.

Synonyms: Confiscated, seized, detained
Antonyms: Released, freed, returned
Example: The police impounded the vehicle for parking violations.
331. Aggravated (खराब हो गई)
Meaning: Made more severe or intense, especially in relation to an offense or injury.
Synonyms: Worsened, exacerbated, intensified
AL
Antonyms: Alleviated, mitigated, eased
Example: The situation was aggravated by the lack of communication between the parties.
NS
332. Incarcerated (कैद)
Meaning: Imprisoned or confined.
Synonyms: Imprisoned, jailed, detained
Antonyms: Freed, released, liberated BA

Example: He was incarcerated for five years for a crime he did not commit.
333. Exonerate (दोषमक्

ु त करना)
A
Meaning: To absolve someone from blame or fault.
Synonyms: Absolve, acquit, clear

SH
Antonyms: Convict, blame, accuse
Example: New evidence served to exonerate the accused man, leading to his release.
MI
334. Foster (बढ़ावा दे ना)
Meaning: Encourage or promote the development of something (typically something

regarded as good).
NI
Synonyms: Encourage, nurture, promote
Antonyms: Hinder, neglect, suppress
Example: The organization aims to foster community spirit through various events.
335. Disquiet (चिंता)
Meaning: A feeling of anxiety or worry.
Synonyms: Unease, anxiety, worry

Antonyms: Calm, peace, tranquility
Example: The news of the layoffs caused disquiet among the employees.
336. Reprieve (राहत)
Meaning: A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
Synonyms: Pardon, respite, clemency
Antonyms: Punishment, penalty, condemnation
AL
Example: The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the death row inmate.
337. Doggedly (जिद्दी)
NS
Meaning: In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.
Synonyms: Tenaciously, persistently, determinedly
Antonyms: Lazily, indifferently, passively
338. Solicit (अनरु ोध करना)

BA
Example: She doggedly pursued her goal despite numerous setbacks.
Meaning: Ask for or try to obtain something from someone.

A
Synonyms: Request, seek, ask
Antonyms: Reject, refuse, deny

SH
Example: The charity organization is trying to solicit donations for the flood victims.
339. Foisting (थोपना)

MI
Meaning: Impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.
Synonyms: Impose, force, inflict
Antonyms: Remove, relieve, eliminate

NI
Example: The manager tried foisting additional work on his already overburdened team.
340. On the ball
Meaning - Quick to understand and react to things
341. Face the music
Meaning - To accept unpleasant consequences

342. Ring a bell
Meaning - To sound familiar or to remind you of something
343. Blow off steam
Meaning - To do something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings.
344. Cut to the chase
Meaning - Come to the point
345. Convened (बल

ु ाया गया)
AL
Meaning: Come or bring together for a meeting or activity.
Synonyms: Assembled, gathered, summoned
NS
Antonyms: Dispersed, adjourned, dismissed
Example: The committee was convened to discuss the new policy changes.
346. Forbearance (सहनशीलता)

BA
Meaning: Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.
Synonyms: Patience, tolerance, restraint
Antonyms: Impatience, intolerance, agitation

A
Example: The bank showed forbearance by not foreclosing on the mortgage during tough
economic times.
SH
347. Retrospective (पर्व

ू प्रभावी)
Meaning: Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
Synonyms: Backdated, retroactive, backward-looking

MI
Antonyms: Prospective, forward-looking, future-oriented
Example: The company issued a retrospective pay raise to all employees.

NI
348. Cumbersome (बोझिल)
Meaning: Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
Synonyms: Clumsy, awkward, unwieldy
Antonyms: Light, manageable, easy
Example: The old computer system was cumbersome and difficult to use.
349. Declutter (अव्यवस्था हटाना)

Meaning: Remove unnecessary items from an untidy or overcrowded place.
Synonyms: Organize, tidy, streamline
Antonyms: Clutter, mess, disarrange
Example: She decided to declutter her home before moving to a new city.
350. Austerity (कठोरता)
Meaning: Sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme plainness and simplicity of
AL
style or appearance.
Synonyms: Severity, strictness, economy
Antonyms: Luxury, extravagance, indulgence
NS
Example: The austerity measures were implemented to reduce the national debt.
351. Impounded (जब्त किया हुआ)
BA
Meaning: Seize and take legal custody of something.
Synonyms: Seized, confiscated, appropriated
Antonyms: Released, freed, returned

A
Example: The authorities impounded the illegal goods found at the port.
352. Apprehended (गिरफ्तार किया हुआ)

SH
Meaning: Arrest someone for a crime.
Synonyms: Arrested, detained, captured
Antonyms: Released, freed, liberated

MI
Example: The police apprehended the suspect after a brief chase.
353. Precarious (अनिश्चित)

NI
Meaning: Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Synonyms: Unstable, insecure, perilous
Antonyms: Stable, secure, safe
Example: The precarious ladder made him nervous as he climbed to the roof.
354. Pitch in
Meaning - to start to do something.

355. Cutting corners
Meaning - to do something in the quickest or cheapest way.
356. Break the bank
Meaning - to cost too much
357. Cash cow
Meaning - a product or service that makes a lot of money.
358. Out of pocket
AL
Meaning - having lost money in a transaction.
NS
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1. Hush money (चप

Antonyms: Disclosure, revelation, confession

Meaning: Formal charges or accusations of a serious crime.

Antonyms: Acquittals, exonerations, absolutions

Example: He faces several indictments for his alleged crimes.

Meaning: Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

Synonyms: Diverse, dissimilar, distinct

Antonyms: Similar, homogeneous, alike

Example: The company consists of people from disparate backgrounds.

Meaning: Involved in or prepared for war, especially because of a conflict.

Synonyms: Besieged, beleaguered, under attack

Antonyms: Untroubled, unchallenged, peaceful

Example: The embattled politician faced numerous allegations.

5. Suboptimal (आंतरिक भाग)

Meaning: Below the highest level or standard; not optimal.

Synonyms: Inferior, inadequate, less than ideal

Antonyms: Optimal, ideal, perfect

Example: The conditions for the launch were suboptimal.

6. Bespoke (आदे श पर बनाया गया)

Meaning: Made for a particular customer or user; custom-made.

Synonyms: Custom, tailored, personalized

Antonyms: Standard, off-the-shelf, ready-made

Example: He ordered a bespoke suit for the event.

Meaning: Below an average level or standard.

Antonyms: Superior, excellent, outstanding

Example: The team's performance this season has been subpar.

Antonyms: Peace, harmony, agreement

Example: He entered the political fray with high hopes of winning.

9. Break the ice

Meaning - To initiate conversation

10. Hit the hay

11. Under the weather

Meaning - Feeling ill or sick.

12. Cost an arm and a leg

Meaning - To be very expensive.

13. Cut to the chase

Meaning - To get to the point

14. Subterranean (छिपा हुआ)

Meaning: Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

Synonyms: Underground, hidden, covert

Antonyms: Surface, visible, overt

Example: The investigation uncovered a subterranean network of illegal activities.

15. Queered (बिगाड़ना)

Meaning: Spoiled or ruined (slang); to make something questionable or problematic.

Antonyms: Simplified, facilitated, assisted

16. Ratcheted (बढ़ाना या घटाना)

Meaning: To cause something to rise or fall as a step in what is perceived as an irreversible

Synonyms: Escalated, intensified, increased

Antonyms: Decreased, reduced, lessened

17. Rhetoric (प्रभावशाली या प्रेरक बोलने की कला)

Meaning: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

Synonyms: Oratory, eloquence, discourse

Antonyms: Silence, quiet, inarticulateness

Example: The politician's rhetoric was designed to appeal to the masses.

18. Disciple (एक भक्त)

Meaning: A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.

Synonyms: Follower, adherent, devotee

Antonyms: Opponent, critic, adversary

Example: He was a dedicated disciple of the renowned philosopher.

19. Pejoratively (तिरस्कारपर्व