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1. Subterranean (छिपा हुआ)

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

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Synonyms: Underground, hidden, covert

Antonyms: Surface, visible, overt

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

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2. Queered (बिगाड़ना)

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

Synonyms: Complicated, thwarted, disrupted

Antonyms: Simplified, facilitated, assisted

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Example: His untimely comments queered the deal.

3. Ratcheted (बढ़ाना या घटाना)

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

Synonyms: Escalated, intensified, increased

Antonyms: Decreased, reduced, lessened

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Example: The conflict ratcheted up tensions between the two nations.

4. Rhetoric (प्रभावशाली या प्रेरक बोलने की कला)

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

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Synonyms: Oratory, eloquence, discourse

Antonyms: Silence, quiet, inarticulateness

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

5. Disciple (एक भक्त)

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

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Synonyms: Follower, adherent, devotee

Antonyms: Opponent, critic, adversary

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

6. Pejoratively (तिरस्कारपर्व
ू क)

Meaning: Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Synonyms: Disparagingly, derogatorily, contemptuously

Antonyms: Respectfully, appreciatively, admiringly

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Example: The term was used pejoratively to criticize the opposition.

7. Brash (धष्ृ ट)

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Meaning: Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

Synonyms: Bold, audacious,a impudent

Antonyms: Meek, reserved, timid

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Example: His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

8. Transgress (उल्लंघन करना)

Meaning: Go beyond the bounds of a moral principle or other established standard of

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behavior.

Synonyms: Violate, infringe, overstep

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Antonyms: Obey, comply, conform

Example: Those who transgress the law will face consequences.

9. Raking (उठाना (विचार के लिए))

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Meaning: Bring up for discussion or debate.

Synonyms: Raising, bringing up, broaching

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Antonyms: Suppressing, ignoring, neglecting

Example: The politician kept raking up old issues during the campaign.

10. A dime a dozen

Meaning - Anything that is common and easy to get

11. At the drop of a hat

Meaning - At the drop of a hat

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12. Bite your tongue

Meaning - To avoid talking

13. Dog days of summer

Meaning - The hottest day of the summer season

14. Bits and Pieces

Meaning - small things of different types

15. Meander (भटकना)

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Meaning: To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination.

Synonyms: Ramble, wander, drift

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Antonyms: Rush, hasten, hurry

Example: The river meandered through the valley, creating a picturesque landscape.

16. Pedigreed (वंशावली वाला)

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Meaning: Having a known and recorded lineage or ancestry.

Synonyms: Purebred, thoroughbred, highborn

Antonyms: Mixed-breed, hybrid, lowborn

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Example: The pedigreed horse won the championship race.

17. Evangelical (प्रचारक)

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Meaning: Enthusiastically advocating for a cause.

Synonyms: Zealous, passionate, fervent

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Antonyms: Apathetic, indifferent, dispassionate

Example: The organization took an evangelical approach to promote education.

18. Allure (आकर्षण)

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Meaning: The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

Synonyms: Charm, appeal, attraction

Antonyms: Repulsion, unattractiveness, aversion

Example: The allure of the city's nightlife attracted many tourists.

19. Simmering (दबा हुआ (क्रोध या उत्तेजना))

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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.

20. Rollicking (आनंदपर्ण

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Meaning: Exuberantly lively and amusing.

Synonyms: Boisterous, lively, exuberant

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Antonyms: Sedate, serious, solemn

Example: The rollicking party continued late into the night.

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21. Nuance (बारीकी)

Meaning: A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, or response.

Synonyms: Subtlety, distinction, shade

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Antonyms: Obviousness, bluntness, crudeness

Example: Understanding the nuances of the language takes time and practice.

22. Tumultuous (अशांत)

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Meaning: Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.

Synonyms: Chaotic, turbulent, noisy

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Antonyms: Calm, orderly, peaceful

Example: The tumultuous crowd made it difficult to hear the announcement.

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23. A crushing blow

Meaning - A hurtful action

24. A crying shame

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Meaning - A disgrace; something unfair that make us feel sorry for the victimised

25. A cushy job

Meaning - An easy job that is not demanding or difficult

26. A cut above the average

Meaning - Higher than normal

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27. Add fuel to fire

Meaning - To make matters worse

28. 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.

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29. Conciliatory (सल
ु हकारी)

Meaning: Intended to placate or pacify.

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Synonyms: Pacifying, appeasing, placatory

Antonyms: Antagonistic, confrontational, aggressive

Example: His speech was intended to be conciliatory to avoid further conflict.

30. Reemergence (पन

ु ःप्रकट होना) BA
Meaning: The process of coming into sight or prominence once more.

Synonyms: Revival, resurgence, comeback

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Antonyms: Decline, disappearance, recession

Example: The reemergence of the disease has alarmed health officials.

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31. Incumbency (पदधारण)

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

Antonyms: Candidacy, vacancy

Example: During his incumbency, he introduced several key reforms.

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32. 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 protesters could be heard from a distance.

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33. 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.

34. Inevitable (अपरिहार्य)

Meaning: Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Synonyms: Unavoidable, certain, inescapable

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Antonyms: Avoidable, uncertain, preventable

Example: Given the circumstances, the outcome was inevitable.

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35. A bit dicey

Meaning - A little risky

36. A bit dodgy

Meaning - Dishonest

37. A bit much

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Meaning - Over-exaggerated
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38. A bit obtuse

Meaning - A little dull and stupid

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39. A brainwave

Meaning - An unexpected clever idea of insight

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40. Setback (असफलता)

Meaning: A reversal or check in progress.

Synonyms: Reversal, defeat, obstacle

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Antonyms: Advance, progress, success

Example: The team faced a setback when their star player was injured.

41. Rampant (अनियंत्रित)

Meaning: Flourishing or spreading unchecked.

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, widespread, unrestrained

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Antonyms: Controlled, restrained, contained

Example: Corruption was rampant in the government.

42. 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.

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43. Ensuing (परिणामस्वरूप)

Meaning: Happening or occurring afterward or as a result.

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Synonyms: Subsequent, following, resulting

Antonyms: Preceding, antecedent, prior

Example: The ensuing chaos made it difficult to control the crowd.

44. Ameliorate (सध

ु ारना) BA
Meaning: Make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

Synonyms: Improve, enhance, mitigate

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Antonyms: Worsen, exacerbate, deteriorate

Example: Efforts were made to ameliorate the living conditions of the poor.
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45. Insularity (संकीर्ण मानसिकता)

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

Antonyms: Openness, broad-mindedness, inclusiveness

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Example: His insularity prevented him from appreciating different viewpoints.

46. Parleys (बातचीत)

Meaning: Discussions or negotiations, especially between enemies.

Synonyms: Talks, negotiations, conferences

Antonyms: Silence, confrontation, argument

Example: The leaders engaged in parleys to resolve the conflict.

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47. 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.

48. Assiduously (परिश्रमपर्व

ू क)

Meaning: With great care and perseverance.

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Synonyms: Diligently, meticulously, industriously

Antonyms: Carelessly, negligently, lazily

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Example: She assiduously worked on her project until it was perfect.

49. Add a feather in one’s cap

Meaning - To acquire a new honour or distinction

50. A drop in the bucket BA

Meaning - Very little compared to the total amount

51. A free bit of advice

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Meaning - A suggestion given that isn’t requested

52. A fair crack at something

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Meaning - An opportunity to fix or solve a problem

53. A fine kettle of fish

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Meaning - A mistake hard to remedy

54. Astounding (चौंकाने वाला)

Meaning: Surprisingly impressive or notable.

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Synonyms: Astonishing, amazing, incredible

Antonyms: Ordinary, expected, usual

Example: The team's astounding victory left everyone speechless.

55. Garner (एकत्र करना)

Meaning: Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).

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Synonyms: Accumulate, collect, amass

Antonyms: Disperse, scatter, distribute

Example: The politician managed to garner significant support.

56. Eschew (बचना)

Meaning: Deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

Synonyms: Avoid, shun, abstain

Antonyms: Embrace, accept, adopt

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Example: They decided to eschew any form of violence.

57. Incarceration (कारावास)

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Meaning: The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.

Synonyms: Imprisonment, detention, confinement

Antonyms: Release, freedom, liberty

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Example: His wrongful incarceration led to public outcry.

58. Vendetta (बदला)

Meaning: A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.

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Synonyms: Feud, grudge, enmity

Antonyms: Harmony, peace, reconciliation

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Example: The political vendetta between the two leaders was evident.

59. Decimation (संहार)

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Meaning: The killing or destruction of a large proportion of a group or species.

Synonyms: Destruction, devastation, annihilation

Antonyms: Preservation, protection, construction

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Example: The decimation of the population by the disease was tragic.

60. Purported (कथित)

Meaning: Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged.

Synonyms: Alleged, claimed, supposed

Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, real

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Example: The purported benefits of the scheme were questioned by many.

61. 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.

62. Salient (प्रमख

ु )

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Meaning: Most noticeable or important.

Synonyms: Prominent, notable, conspicuous

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Antonyms: Inconspicuous, unimportant, obscure

Example: The report covered all the salient points of the debate.

63. Superfluous (अनावश्यक)

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Meaning: Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Synonyms: Excessive, redundant, surplus

Antonyms: Necessary, essential, required

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Example: The report was filled with superfluous details.

64. A gut feeling

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Meaning - An intuitive feeling or response to something

65. A hard nut to crack

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Meaning - A person or thing that is difficult to deal with

66. A harrowing experience

Meaning - A frightening occurrence

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67. A hell of a time

Meaning - A difficult time trying to get something accomplished

68. A hothead

Meaning - Someone who quickly get angry

69. Effusive (उत्साही)

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

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heartfelt manner.

Synonyms: Gushing, enthusiastic, unrestrained

Antonyms: Reserved, restrained, muted

Example: The guests were effusive in their praise for the hosts' hospitality.

70. Conciliatory (शांत करना)

Meaning: Intended or likely to placate or pacify.

Synonyms: Appeasing, pacifying, mollifying

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Antonyms: Antagonistic, hostile, confrontational

Example: His conciliatory approach helped to resolve the conflict peacefully.

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71. Unanimity (सर्वसम्मति)

Meaning: Agreement by all people involved; consensus.

Synonyms: Consensus, agreement, concord

Antonyms: Disagreement, discord, dissent BA

Example: The proposal was accepted with complete unanimity by the board members.

72. Ambiguity (अस्पष्टता)

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Meaning: Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language.

Synonyms: Vagueness, obscurity, uncertainty

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Antonyms: Clarity, certainty, precision

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

Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical
rather than theoretical considerations.
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Synonyms: Practical, realistic, sensible

Antonyms: Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic

Example: His pragmatic approach to problem-solving helped the company navigate through
the crisis.

74. Jeopardising (खतरे में डालना)

Meaning: Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss,
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harm, or failure.

Synonyms: Endangering, risking, imperiling

Antonyms: Protecting, safeguarding, securing

Example: His careless actions were jeopardising the safety of everyone on board.

75. Endorse (समर्थन करना)

Meaning: Declare one's public approval or support of.

Synonyms: Support, approve, back

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Antonyms: Oppose, reject, criticize

Example: Several celebrities endorse the new product.

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76. Ballooning (तेजी से बढ़ना)

Meaning: Increasing rapidly.

Synonyms: Expanding, swelling, growing

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Antonyms: Shrinking, diminishing, decreasing

Example: The ballooning costs of healthcare are a major concern for the government.

77. Compatability (अनक

ु ू लता)
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Meaning: The ability of two systems or components to work together without conflict.

Synonyms: Harmony, accord, congruence

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Antonyms: Incompatibility, discord, conflict

Example: The software’s compatibility with multiple operating systems is a significant

advantage.
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78. Year in, year out

Meaning - Happening consistently or repeatedly every year

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79. See eye to eye

Meaning - Agree or have the same opinion as someone else

80. Not a hair out of place

Meaning - Immaculately neat and tidy

81. Face the music

Meaning - Accept the consequences

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82. Whole nine yards

Meaning - The complete or full extent of something

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