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Daily Editorial Words and Vocabulary

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1. Precipitate (v.)

Meaning: Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

तेज़ करना / कारण बनना

e.g. These developments... could well precipitate an institutional crisis.

The assassination of the royal leader precipitated a devastating global war.

Synonyms: Trigger; Spark; Hasten
Antonyms: Prevent; Delay; Avert
2. Protracted (adj.)

Meaning: Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

लंबा / दीर्घकालिक

e.g. A protracted legal battle may ensue.

The severely cold weather caused a highly protracted delay in the project.

Synonyms: Extended; Prolonged; Lengthy
Antonyms: Shortened; Brief; Fleeting
3. Simmering (v.)

Meaning: Existing in a suppressed state of anger or excitement; kept just below boiling point.

सुलगना / उबलना

e.g. Internal conflicts in the group have been simmering for some time.

The bitter resentment had been quietly simmering between the two rival politicians.

Synonyms: Seething; Fuming; Brewing
Antonyms: Calming; Cooling; Settling
4. Machinations (n.)

Meaning: A plot or scheme.

षड्यंत्र / चालबाजी

e.g. But there is another element to the recent boardroom machinations...

The corrupt king was completely overthrown by the secret machinations of his generals.

Synonyms: Schemes; Plots; Conspiracies
Antonyms: Honesty; Transparency
5. Ramifications (n.)

Meaning: A consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.

परिणाम / नतीजे

e.g. ...that will have far-reaching ramifications for the group.

The new tax law will have severe financial ramifications for small businesses.

Synonyms: Consequences; Repercussions
Antonyms: Origins; Causes; Sources
6. Scourge (n.)

Meaning: A person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction.

विपत्ति / कष्ट

e.g. Punjab's drug scourge needs policy, not slogans.

The terrible disease was a massive scourge that devastated the entire ancient city.

Synonyms: Affliction; Menace; Torment
Antonyms: Blessing; Boon; Benefit
7. Contraband (n.)

Meaning: Goods that have been imported or exported illegally.

वर्जित माल / तस्करी का माल

e.g. But there's been no visible slowdown in the contraband flow.

Border security discovered a massive shipment of illegal military contraband.

Synonyms: Smuggling; Booty; Black-market goods
Antonyms: Legal goods; Permitted items
8. Abdicate (v.)

Meaning: Fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty); renounce one's throne.

त्यागना / जिम्मेदारी से भागना

e.g. ...but the state cannot abdicate its responsibility.

The deeply unpopular king was heavily forced to quickly abdicate his golden throne.

Synonyms: Assume; Undertake; Accept
Antonyms: Relinquish; Renounce; Surrender
9. Counterfeit (adj.)

Meaning: Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.

नकली / जाली

e.g. With the recent bust of a counterfeit medicine racket in Bengaluru...

The criminals used a highly sophisticated printer to create massive amounts of counterfeit money.

Synonyms: Genuine; Authentic; Real
Antonyms: Forged; Bogus; Fake
10. Illicit (adj.)

Meaning: Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

अवैध / गैरकानूनी

e.g. The farmhouse was used in an illicit drug operation...

The corrupt politician was secretly heavily involved in the illicit arms trade.

Synonyms: Illegal; Unlawful; Illegitimate
Antonyms: Lawful; Legal; Authorized
11. In cahoots (idiom)

Meaning: Colluding or conspiring together secretly.

साठगांठ में / मिलीभगत

e.g. ...in cahoots with a pharmacy in Bengaluru...

The corrupt security guard was deeply in cahoots with the clever bank robbers.

Synonyms: Colluding; Conspiring; Allied
Antonyms: Independent; Unconnected
12. Impunity (n.)

Meaning: Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

दंडमुक्ति / बिना सज़ा के

e.g. The impunity with which the scamsters were operating is an indication of unreliable scrutiny...

The arrogant dictator violently crushed the rebellion with absolutely terrifying impunity.

Synonyms: Exemption; Immunity; License
Antonyms: Liability; Accountability; Vulnerability
13. Spurious (adj.)

Meaning: Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

नकली / जाली

e.g. ...issues to do with poor quality, spurious, fake or expired drugs hit the headlines...

The dishonest lawyer presented several highly spurious arguments to quickly confuse the jury.

Synonyms: Veracious; Authentic; Genuine
Antonyms: Fake; Bogus; Counterfeit
14. Zealously (adv.)

Meaning: With great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

उत्साहपूर्वक

e.g. For a nation that zealously aspires to become the 'pharmacy of the world'...

The loyal guard zealously defended the massive wooden gates of the royal castle.

Synonyms: Fervently; Passionately; Eagerly
Antonyms: Apathetically; Indifferently
15. Woefully (adv.)

Meaning: In a manner expressing sorrow or misery; very badly or deplorably.

खेदजनक रूप से

e.g. ...have further highlighted these woefully inadequate systems...

The small military base was woefully unprepared for such a massive surprise attack.

Synonyms: Deplorably; Sadly; Miserably
Antonyms: Excellently; Adequately; Superbly
16. Impending (adj.)

Meaning: (Of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.

आसन्न / सिर पर मंडराने वाला

e.g. ...and its resultant impending tariffs, present a new and substantially different escalation...

The dark, violently swirling clouds heavily warned us of the impending summer thunderstorm.

Synonyms: Approaching; Looming; Imminent
Antonyms: Retreating; Fading; Passing
17. Levy (v.)

Meaning: Impose (a tax, fee, or fine).

कर लगाना / वसूलना

e.g. ...the authority to levy tariffs of up to 100% on countries such as India...

The struggling city council decided to levy a heavy new tax on imported luxury goods.

Synonyms: Impose; Charge; Exact
Antonyms: Remit; Absolve; Exempt
18. Rescinded (v.)

Meaning: Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

रद्द किया

e.g. ...and could be rescinded through the same method.

The heavily unpopular and strict corporate policy was immediately rescinded by the board.

Synonyms: Revoked; Repealed; Cancelled
Antonyms: Enacted; Enforced; Mandated
19. Mitigated (v.)

Meaning: Made less severe, serious, or painful.

कम किया / हल्का किया

e.g. ...but the impact was somewhat mitigated by exporters sharing the cost...

Good drainage systems were absolutely essential for mitigating the devastating effects of the flood.

Synonyms: Aggravated; Worsened; Intensified
Antonyms: Alleviated; Assuaged; Eased
20. Chivvy (v.)

Meaning: Tell (someone) repeatedly to do something.

आग्रह करना / पीछे पड़ना

e.g. India will have to chivvy countries such as Oman to hasten their expansion...

The strict manager had to constantly chivvy his lazy team to finally finish the project.

Synonyms: Urge; Pester; Badger
Antonyms: Deter; Dissuade; Discourage
21. Plausible (adj.)

Meaning: (Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

मुमकिन / सत्य प्रतीत होने वाला

e.g. The brilliant defense lawyer presented a highly plausible alternative theory to the jury.

Her highly creative excuse for completely missing the deadline did not sound plausible.

Synonyms: Credible; Reasonable; Probable
Antonyms: Improbable; Unlikely; Impossible
22. Onus (n.)

Meaning: Used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility.

दायित्व / जिम्मेदारी

e.g. The new safety law places the strict onus on the wealthy employer to provide gear.

He unfairly tried to shift the entire onus of the massive failure onto his team.

Synonyms: Burden; Responsibility; Liability
Antonyms: Exemption; Advantage; Relief
23. Enumeration (n.)

Meaning: The action of mentioning a number of things one by one; establishing the number of something.

परिगणना / गिनती

e.g. The long annual report included a detailed enumeration of all the company's valuable assets.

Careful population enumeration is absolutely crucial for proper and fair government resource allocation.

Synonyms: Listing; Itemization; Calculation
Antonyms: -
24. Compel (v.)

Meaning: Force or oblige (someone) to do something.

मजबूर करना / विवश करना

e.g. The severe financial crisis will inevitably compel the massive corporation to reduce its workforce.

The supreme court has the absolute power to formally compel witnesses to testify truthfully.

Synonyms: Force; Coerce; Oblige
Antonyms: Dissuade; Discourage; Prevent
25. Doctrine (n.)

Meaning: A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.

सिद्धांत / मत

e.g. The aggressive military doctrine focused entirely on launching rapid and overwhelming preemptive strikes.

The strict religious doctrine completely forbade followers from consuming any type of meat.

Synonyms: Principle; Belief; Creed
Antonyms: Skepticism; Disbelief
26. Adversary (n.)

Meaning: One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

प्रतिद्वंद्वी / शत्रु

e.g. The experienced chess champion calmly analyzed the brilliant strategy of his young adversary.

He deeply respected his fierce political adversary despite their many bitter public disagreements.

Synonyms: Opponent; Rival; Enemy
Antonyms: Ally; Friend; Supporter
27. Underpin (v.)

Meaning: Support, justify, or form the basis for.

सहारा देना / मजबूत करना

e.g. The scientist's groundbreaking new theory is heavily underpinned by decades of careful, rigorous research.

Absolute trust and financial honesty completely underpin the foundation of their successful marriage.

Synonyms: Support; Bolster; Sustain
Antonyms: Undermine; Weaken; Subvert
28. Hypothesis (n.)

Meaning: A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

परिकल्पना / अनुमान

e.g. The brilliant scientist proposed a fascinating new hypothesis to perfectly explain the unusual phenomenon.

Further extensive clinical testing is absolutely required to properly validate this highly controversial hypothesis.

Synonyms: Theory; Postulation; Supposition
Antonyms: Fact; Certainty; Proof
29. Imply (v.)

Meaning: Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference.

संकेत देना / अर्थ निकालना

e.g. His highly aggressive and loud tone seemed to heavily imply that he was incredibly angry.

The newly discovered medical evidence strongly implies that the dangerous disease is actually airborne.

Synonyms: Suggest; Insinuate; Hint
Antonyms: State; Declare; Announce
30. Conundrum (n.)

Meaning: A confusing and difficult problem or question.

पहेली / दुविधा

e.g. The sudden disappearance of the priceless painting presented a highly complex conundrum for the detectives.

He faced a terrible moral conundrum when he tragically discovered his best friend was secretly stealing.

Synonyms: Puzzle; Dilemma; Enigma
Antonyms: Solution; Resolution; Clarification
31. Jargon (n.)

Meaning: Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

तकनीकी शब्दावली / विशिष्ट भाषा

e.g. The highly complex medical report was completely filled with confusing and dense scientific jargon.

You must strictly avoid using highly technical jargon when explaining the simple product to customers.

Synonyms: Terminology; Lingo; Parlance
Antonyms: Standard language
32. Terse (adj.)

Meaning: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

संक्षिप्त / रूखा

e.g. The highly frustrated store manager issued a remarkably terse and intimidating written public statement.

She gave a very terse and angry reply before violently hanging up the phone on me.

Synonyms: Concise; Brief; Curt
Antonyms: Verbose; Wordy; Rambling
33. Impenetrable (adj.)

Meaning: Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.

अभेद्य / समझ से बाहर

e.g. The ancient stone mountain fortress was widely considered to be completely impenetrable to enemy attacks.

The complex philosopher's dense writings are highly obscure and nearly impenetrable to average readers.

Synonyms: Unpassable; Unfathomable; Incomprehensible
Antonyms: Accessible; Porous; Understandable
34. Backdrop (n.)

Meaning: Provide a background or setting for.

पृष्ठभूमि / परिदृश्य

e.g. The romantic royal wedding was held against the beautifully stunning backdrop of the snowy mountains.

The massive political protests took place against a dark backdrop of severe national economic hardship.

Synonyms: Setting; Background; Scenario
Antonyms: Foreground; Centerpiece
35. Coercion (n.)

Meaning: The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

ज़बरदस्ती / दबाव

e.g. The frightened suspect falsely claimed his massive criminal confession was obtained strictly through police coercion.

The highly corrupt dictator relied entirely on violent military coercion to maintain his absolute political power.

Synonyms: Force; Compulsion; Intimidation
Antonyms: Consent; Freedom; Liberty
36. Overture (n.)

Meaning: An introduction to something more substantial; an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations.

प्रस्ताव / पहल

e.g. The desperate tech company made a highly lucrative overture to completely buy out its biggest rival.

His incredibly friendly overture was immediately met with cold suspicion and absolute, unbroken silence.

Synonyms: Proposal; Approach; Advance
Antonyms: Withdrawal; Rejection; Denial
37. Coherence (n.)

Meaning: The quality of being logical and consistent.

तार्किकता / सुसंगतता

e.g. His highly emotional and panicked explanation completely lacked any basic logical coherence or structure.

The brilliant university essay was highly praised for its massive depth and absolute structural coherence.

Synonyms: Logic; Rationality; Consistency
Antonyms: Inconsistency; Confusion; Disarray
38. Standoff (n.)

Meaning: A deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict.

गतिरोध

e.g. The incredibly intense armed standoff between the local police and the bank robbers lasted for hours.

The bitter political standoff over the massive national budget completely shut down the entire federal government.

Synonyms: Deadlock; Stalemate; Impasse
Antonyms: Resolution; Agreement; Breakthrough
39. Dissolution (n.)

Meaning: The closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body.

विघटन / समाप्ति

e.g. The angry partners agreed to the immediate dissolution of their failing retail business.

The sudden dissolution of the ruling political party plunged the entire country into chaos.

Synonyms: Disintegration; Termination
Antonyms: Continuation; Consolidation
40. Wither (v.)

Meaning: Cease to flourish; fall into decay or decline.

मुरझाना / क्षीण होना

e.g. Without adequate government funding, the ambitious community project will quickly wither.

His initial deep enthusiasm began to wither after facing constant, harsh rejections.

Synonyms: Shrivel; Decline; Fade
Antonyms: Flourish; Thrive; Bloom
41. In tandem (idiom)

Meaning: Alongside each other; together.

एक साथ / मिलकर

e.g. The powerful engine and the aerodynamic design work entirely in tandem to increase speed.

Both talented musicians played perfectly in tandem during the breathtaking concert performance.

Synonyms: Together; Jointly; Concurrently
Antonyms: Independently; Separately
42. Yielded (v.)

Meaning: Produced or provided (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).

उत्पादन किया / प्रदान किया

e.g. The incredibly fertile valley yielded a massive and highly profitable harvest this year.

His extensive medical research finally yielded some deeply promising clinical results.

Synonyms: Produced; Generated; Provided
Antonyms: Withheld; Suppressed; Retained
43. Reluctance (n.)

Meaning: Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

अनिच्छा

e.g. She accepted the demanding new job offer with obvious and heavy reluctance.

His deep reluctance to properly apologize completely ruined their long friendship.

Synonyms: Hesitation; Unwillingness
Antonyms: Eagerness; Willingness
44. Requisite (adj.)

Meaning: Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations.

आवश्यक / अपेक्षित

e.g. You must carefully complete all the requisite training before operating this dangerous machinery.

The student failed to attain the highly strict requisite grades for university admission.

Synonyms: Necessary; Required; Essential
Antonyms: Optional; Unnecessary
45. Vocation (n.)

Meaning: A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.

व्यवसाय / पेशा

e.g. He abandoned a highly lucrative corporate job to pursue his true vocation in teaching.

Nursing is not merely a regular job, it is a deeply demanding and compassionate vocation.

Synonyms: Calling; Profession; Career
Antonyms: Hobby; Pastime
46. Trappings (n.)

Meaning: The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing.

बाहरी दिखावा / ठाठ-बाट

e.g. He absolutely loved the luxurious trappings of power, but completely hated the actual responsibility.

Despite his massive wealth, he completely ignored the flashy trappings of success.

Synonyms: Accessories; Embellishments
Antonyms: Essentials; Core; Necessities
47. Reminiscence (n.)

Meaning: A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator.

संस्मरण / याद

e.g. The old soldier shared a deeply moving reminiscence of his dangerous time in the brutal war.

Her beautiful poetry is a gentle reminiscence of her quiet childhood in the mountains.

Synonyms: Recollection; Memory; Anecdote
Antonyms: Prophecy; Prediction; Forecast
48. Paper over (phrasal v.)

Meaning: Conceal a problem or difficulty rather than resolve it.

छिपाना / लीपापोती करना

e.g. The corrupt mayor desperately tried to paper over the massive financial scandal before the election.

You cannot simply paper over such deep ideological differences with a quick handshake.

Synonyms: Conceal; Hide; Camouflage
Antonyms: Expose; Reveal; Uncover
49. Shrug off (phrasal v.)

Meaning: Dismiss something as unimportant.

टाल देना / ध्यान न देना

e.g. He managed to incredibly shrug off the painful injury and bravely finish the marathon.

The arrogant CEO attempted to completely shrug off the highly critical media reports.

Synonyms: Dismiss; Ignore; Disregard
Antonyms: Dwell on; Heed; Acknowledge
50. Vitiate (v.)

Meaning: Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.

दूषित करना / नष्ट करना

e.g. The completely flawed methodology will inevitably vitiate the entire scientific experiment.

His aggressive, deeply selfish behavior managed to completely vitiate the otherwise peaceful negotiation.

Synonyms: Impair; Spoil; Corrupt
Antonyms: Purify; Validate; Enhance
51. Sacrosanct (adj.)

Meaning: (Especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

पुनीत / पवित्र

e.g. The absolute freedom of the press is a highly sacrosanct principle in a true democracy.

He considers his quiet, solitary morning routine to be completely sacrosanct.

Synonyms: Sacred; Inviolable; Holy
Antonyms: Profane; Violable; Ordinary
52. Reckoning (n.)

Meaning: The avenging or punishing of past mistakes or misdeeds.

हिसाब-किताब / प्रतिफल

e.g. The terrible economic collapse served as a harsh reckoning for the deeply corrupt banking sector.

By my careful reckoning, we are still missing thousands of dollars from the secure vault.

Synonyms: Judgment; Retribution
Antonyms: Salvation; Absolution
53. Storied (adj.)

Meaning: Celebrated in history or story.

प्रसिद्ध / ऐतिहासिक

e.g. The ancient, storied castle has proudly survived completely intact through centuries of warfare.

She accepted a highly prestigious coaching position at the heavily storied university.

Synonyms: Legendary; Celebrated; Famous
Antonyms: Unknown; Obscure; Forgotten
54. Sobering (adj.)

Meaning: Creating a more serious, sensible, or solemn mood.

गंभीर करने वाला

e.g. The devastating financial report provided a highly sobering reality check for all the excited investors.

Visiting the deeply tragic historical memorial was an incredibly sobering personal experience.

Synonyms: Serious; Solemn; Somber
Antonyms: Frivolous; Cheerful; Lighthearted
55. Meritocratic (adj.)

Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of a society in which power is held by people selected according to merit.

योग्यता-आधारित

e.g. The prestigious technology company strongly prides itself on its highly meritocratic promotion system.

A truly meritocratic society strictly ensures that hard work is completely rewarded regardless of birth.

Synonyms: Fair; Equitable; Ability-based
Antonyms: Aristocratic; Nepotistic
56. Ascent (n.)

Meaning: A climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill; an instance of rising in power or status.

चढ़ाई / उत्थान

e.g. Her rapid, unprecedented ascent to the top of the corporate ladder shocked all her rivals.

The incredibly steep and dangerous ascent up the icy mountain took five grueling days.

Synonyms: Climb; Rise; Elevation
Antonyms: Descent; Fall; Drop
57. Formidable (adj.)

Meaning: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

दुर्जेय / खौफनाक

e.g. The reigning world champion is widely considered a truly formidable opponent in the boxing ring.

The small start-up faced a massive, highly formidable challenge entering the crowded tech market.

Synonyms: Intimidating; Daunting; Imposing
Antonyms: Feeble; Weak; Vulnerable
58. Stigma (n.)

Meaning: A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

कलंक / दाग

e.g. The deeply unfair social stigma attached to absolute poverty is incredibly difficult to overcome.

Being fired from the prestigious corporate job carried a massive, humiliating stigma.

Synonyms: Disgrace; Shame; Dishonor
Antonyms: Prestige; Honor; Glory
59. Vitiated (v.)

Meaning: Spoiled or impaired the quality or efficiency of.

दूषित किया / भ्रष्ट किया

e.g. The completely flawed methodology will inevitably vitiate the entire scientific experiment.

His aggressive, deeply selfish behavior managed to completely vitiate the otherwise peaceful negotiation.

Synonyms: Spoiled; Impaired; Corrupted
Antonyms: Purified; Validated; Enhanced
60. Transpired (v.)

Meaning: Occurred; happened.

घटित होना / सामने आना

e.g. It later transpired that the wealthy politician had secretly accepted massive corporate bribes.

Nobody truly knows what transpired behind those heavily guarded, closed wooden doors.

Synonyms: Occurred; Happened; Emerged
Antonyms: Stopped; Halted
61. Dubious (adj.)

Meaning: Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

संदिग्ध / संदेहास्पद

e.g. He made a highly dubious claim about inventing a completely new source of limitless energy.

The incredibly cheap diamond ring has a very dubious and unclear historical origin.

Synonyms: Doubtful; Suspicious; Questionable
Antonyms: Certain; Definite; Trustworthy
62. Minuscule (adj.)

Meaning: Extremely small; tiny.

बहुत छोटा / सूक्ष्म

e.g. She carefully read the incredibly minuscule text printed at the absolute bottom of the contract.

Despite his massive wealth, he donated only a minuscule amount to the local charity.

Synonyms: Tiny; Microscopic; Minute
Antonyms: Massive; Gigantic; Colossal
63. Elusive (adj.)

Meaning: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

मायावी / हाथ न आने वाला

e.g. The famously elusive jewel thief easily managed to escape the heavily armed military police.

A much larger, systemic political change unfortunately remains highly elusive in the corrupt city.

Synonyms: Evasive; Slippery; Fleeting
Antonyms: Attainable; Accessible
64. Clamping down (phrasal v.)

Meaning: Suppressing or restricting strongly.

नकेल कसना / कठोर कार्रवाई करना

e.g. The local government is aggressively clamping down on dangerous, unregulated chemical factories.

Universities are heavily clamping down on students secretly using artificial intelligence to write essays.

Synonyms: Suppressing; Restricting; Stopping
Antonyms: Encouraging; Facilitating; Promoting
65. Empirical (adj.)

Meaning: Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

अनुभवजन्य / प्रायोगिक

e.g. The brilliant scientists gathered massive amounts of solid empirical data to definitively prove their hypothesis.

You cannot base this incredibly important medical decision on guesses; we need strictly empirical evidence.

Synonyms: Observational; Practical; Factual
Antonyms: Theoretical; Hypothetical; Speculative
66. Thrust and parry (idiom)

Meaning: The verbal exchange of attacks and defenses; verbal sparring.

बहस या तर्क-वितर्क

e.g. The exciting political debate was a constant, brilliant thrust and parry between the two clever candidates.

I grew extremely tired of the endless thrust and parry during the incredibly long corporate negotiation.

Synonyms: Sparring; Banter; Debate
Antonyms: Agreement; Consensus
67. Unheeded (adj.)

Meaning: Heard or noticed but disregarded.

अनसुना किया हुआ

e.g. The doctor's strict advice went entirely unheeded, leading to a massive decline in his health.

Her loud cries for immediate medical help sadly fell on deaf, unheeded ears.

Synonyms: Ignored; Disregarded; Neglected
Antonyms: Heeded; Noticed; Observed
68. Reiterated (v.)

Meaning: Said something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

दोहराया

e.g. The strict manager clearly reiterated the severe consequences of arriving late to the office.

She firmly reiterated her absolute refusal to participate in the highly illegal corporate scheme.

Synonyms: Repeated; Restated; Emphasized
Antonyms: Retracted; Withdrawn; Cancelled
69. Manoeuvre (n.)

Meaning: A carefully planned or cunning scheme or action.

पैंतरेबाज़ी / युक्ति

e.g. The complicated legal loophole was just a clever bureaucratic manoeuvre to entirely avoid taking blame.

With a highly brilliant and totally unexpected strategic manoeuvre, the young general easily won the war.

Synonyms: Tactic; Stratagem; Ploy
Antonyms: Inaction; Stoppage; Honesty
70. Trite (adj.)

Meaning: Overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.

घिसा-पिटा

e.g. His incredibly boring speech was completely filled with trite phrases and empty political promises.

She completely ruined the emotional scene by delivering a highly trite and predictable apology.

Synonyms: Hackneyed; Clichéd; Banal
Antonyms: Original; Fresh; Imaginative
71. Gravamen (n.)

Meaning: The essence or most serious part of a complaint or accusation.

मूल आरोप / सार

e.g. The true gravamen of her argument was that the wealthy corporation knowingly sold dangerous products.

The judge quickly identified the absolute gravamen of the highly complex and confusing civil lawsuit.

Synonyms: Essence; Core; Substance
Antonyms: Periphery; Triviality; Exterior
72. Adumbrated (v.)

Meaning: Represented in outline; indicated faintly.

रूपरेखा प्रस्तुत की / आभास दिया

e.g. The brilliant architect briefly adumbrated his massive vision for the completely new city center.

Her deeply mysterious letter vaguely adumbrated a terrifying threat to the royal family.

Synonyms: Outlined; Sketched; Foreshadowed
Antonyms: Detailed; Clarified; Illuminated
73. Statute (n.)

Meaning: A written law passed by a legislative body.

कानून / विधान

e.g. The highly strict new environmental statute heavily penalizes factories for dumping toxic chemical waste.

The outdated legal statute was finally completely removed from the national books after massive public protests.

Synonyms: Law; Act; Decree
Antonyms: Custom; Tradition; Convention
74. Sprawling (adj.)

Meaning: Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

फैला हुआ / विशाल

e.g. The massive, rapidly sprawling metropolis completely swallowed up dozens of quiet, tiny farming villages.

He slowly built a wildly successful and incredibly sprawling corporate empire over three decades.

Synonyms: Extensive; Expansive; Spread out
Antonyms: Compact; Concentrated; Confined
75. Rendition (n.)

Meaning: A performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music.

प्रस्तुति / गायन

e.g. The talented young singer delivered an absolutely breathtaking rendition of the classic national anthem.

Her acoustic rendition of the heavy metal song was completely unexpected and highly praised.

Synonyms: Interpretation; Performance; Execution
Antonyms: -
76. Reverence (n.)

Meaning: Deep respect for someone or something.

श्रद्धा / सम्मान

e.g. The ancient, crumbling temple was treated with absolute reverence by all the local villagers.

He spoke of his brilliant former teacher with immense gratitude and deep reverence.

Synonyms: Respect; Veneration; Awe
Antonyms: Contempt; Disrespect; Scorn
77. Embodiment (n.)

Meaning: A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling; the representation or expression of something in a tangible or visible form.

अवतार / प्रतीक

e.g. The brave firefighter was widely considered the ultimate embodiment of absolute civic duty.

Her incredibly generous actions are the pure embodiment of true human kindness.

Synonyms: Incarnation; Personification; Epitome
Antonyms: Abstraction
78. Transcends (v.)

Meaning: Be or go beyond the range or limits of (something abstract, typically a conceptual field or division).

पार कर जाना / से ऊपर उठना

e.g. The powerful message of the brilliant film easily transcends all known language barriers.

A mother's incredibly fierce love simply transcends human logic and basic reasoning.

Synonyms: Surpasses; Exceeds; Outshines
Antonyms: Fails; Falls behind
79. Partake (v.)

Meaning: Join in (an activity); consume (some of a particular food or drink).

भाग लेना / सेवन करना

e.g. The weary travelers were graciously invited to partake in the massive, celebratory evening feast.

She strictly refused to partake in the malicious office gossip completely surrounding the new manager.

Synonyms: Participate; Share; Consume
Antonyms: Abstain; Refrain; Forgo
80. Incensed (adj.)

Meaning: Very angry; enraged.

क्रुद्ध / बहुत नाराज़

e.g. The deeply incensed citizens violently protested against the completely unfair new corporate taxes.

She was absolutely incensed by his incredibly rude and highly dismissive public comments.

Synonyms: Enraged; Furious; Infuriated
Antonyms: Delighted; Pleased; Calm
81. Espionage (n.)

Meaning: The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.

जासूसी

e.g. The foreign diplomat was officially arrested and heavily charged with severe corporate espionage.

Modern cyber espionage poses a massive, terrifying threat to global national security networks.

Synonyms: Spying; Intelligence; Undercover work
Antonyms: -
82. Stipulates (v.)

Meaning: Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.

शर्त लगाना / निर्दिष्ट करना

e.g. The highly complex legal contract strictly stipulates that all final payments must be made upfront.

The strict building code clearly stipulates the exact required thickness of the concrete walls.

Synonyms: Specifies; Demands; Requires
Antonyms: Implies; Suggests
83. Jarring (adj.)

Meaning: Incongruous in a striking or shocking way; causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration.

बेसुरा / झकझोरने वाला

e.g. The sudden, incredibly loud siren was a jarring interruption to the completely quiet afternoon.

The bright neon green completely clashed, creating a highly jarring effect in the elegant room.

Synonyms: Clashing; Grating; Discordant
Antonyms: Harmonious; Soothing; Pleasant
84. Eulogy (n.)

Meaning: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.

प्रशंसा-भाषण / शोकगीत

e.g. The emotional priest delivered a beautiful eulogy at the massive, heavily attended public funeral.

Her latest bestselling book is essentially a brilliant, heartfelt eulogy to her lost childhood.

Synonyms: Tribute; Panegyric; Accolade
Antonyms: Critique; Tirade; Condemnation
85. Quintet (n.)

Meaning: A group of five people playing music or singing together; a composition for five voices or instruments.

पांच गायकों या वादकों का समूह

e.g. The incredibly talented jazz quintet completely mesmerized the entire audience at the smoky club.

They formed a highly successful classical string quintet during their intense university years.

Synonyms: Fivesome; Group of five
Antonyms: -
86. Annihilation (n.)

Meaning: Complete destruction or obliteration.

विनाश / सर्वनाश

e.g. The terrifying nuclear weapon poses a constant threat of absolute global annihilation.

The massive asteroid impact caused the total annihilation of the ancient dinosaur population.

Synonyms: Obliteration; Destruction; Eradication
Antonyms: Preservation; Generation; Creation
87. Defiant (adj.)

Meaning: Showing defiance; proudly refusing to obey authority.

विद्रोही / निडर

e.g. The highly defiant teenager flatly refused to follow his strict parents' unfair curfews.

The completely defiant political prisoner bravely smiled directly at the heavily armed cruel dictator.

Synonyms: Rebellious; Insubordinate; Obstinate
Antonyms: Compliant; Submissive; Obedient
88. Gruelling (adj.)

Meaning: Extremely tiring and demanding.

थकाऊ / भीषण

e.g. The intense military training camp was a highly gruelling and completely exhausting physical experience.

She successfully survived a gruelling, twelve-hour surgical procedure to remove the massive tumor.

Synonyms: Exhausting; Demanding; Punishing
Antonyms: Effortless; Easy; Relaxing
89. Hoax (n.)

Meaning: A humorous or malicious deception.

छल / अफवाह

e.g. The terrifying bomb threat at the crowded airport ultimately turned out to be a cruel hoax.

The famous photograph of the mythical monster was later heavily exposed as an elaborate hoax.

Synonyms: Deception; Fraud; Prank
Antonyms: Reality; Truth; Authenticity
90. Stalemate (n.)

Meaning: A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

गतिरोध

e.g. The intense political negotiations ultimately reached a massive, deeply frustrating stalemate.

After six grueling hours of brilliant chess, the highly complex game ended in a total stalemate.

Synonyms: Deadlock; Impasse; Standstill
Antonyms: Breakthrough; Resolution; Progress
91. Ordeal (n.)

Meaning: A very unpleasant and prolonged experience.

कठिन परीक्षा / मुसीबत

e.g. The completely terrifying kidnapping was an absolute, living nightmare and a massive ordeal.

She miraculously survived the horrific, freezing mountain ordeal with only minor frostbite.

Synonyms: Tribulation; Trial; Nightmare
Antonyms: Pleasure; Comfort; Delight
92. Receded (v.)

Meaning: Go or move back or further away from a previous position; (of a quality, feeling, or problem) gradually diminish.

पीछे हटना / कम होना

e.g. The terrifying floodwaters finally receded, leaving behind absolute, thick brown mud everywhere.

His massive, painful headache slowly receded after he took the highly effective medicine.

Synonyms: Retreated; Diminished; Faded
Antonyms: Advanced; Grew; Increased
93. Par for the course (idiom)

Meaning: What is normal or expected in any given circumstances.

सामान्य बात / अपेक्षित

e.g. Working intensely late on completely dark Friday nights is simply par for the course here.

His incredibly rude behavior is, unfortunately, totally par for the course whenever he loses.

Synonyms: Normal; Expected; Standard
Antonyms: Unusual; Unexpected; Abnormal
94. Sporadic (adj.)

Meaning: Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

छिटपुट / यदा-कदा

e.g. The completely heavy gunfire was entirely sporadic throughout the highly tense, dark night.

She only makes highly sporadic, incredibly brief appearances at the boring company meetings.

Synonyms: Irregular; Intermittent; Occasional
Antonyms: Continuous; Regular; Steady
95. Apprehended (v.)

Meaning: Arrest (someone) for a crime; understand or perceive.

गिरफ्तार करना / पकड़ना

e.g. The heavily armed police finally apprehended the highly dangerous suspect near the dark border.

The swift security guards apprehended the young shoplifter before he could exit the massive mall.

Synonyms: Arrested; Caught; Captured
Antonyms: Liberated; Released; Exonerated
96. Unwieldy (adj.)

Meaning: Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight; (of a system) too big or badly organized to function efficiently.

बोझिल / बेढंगा

e.g. The new bureaucratic process proved incredibly unwieldy and severely slowed down our work.

She struggled heavily to carry the large, unwieldy cardboard box up the narrow staircase.

Synonyms: Cumbersome; Clumsy; Bulky
Antonyms: Manageable; Agile; Handy
97. Hegemony (n.)

Meaning: Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

आधिपत्य / वर्चस्व

e.g. The massive, ancient empire fought brutal wars to maintain its absolute regional hegemony.

Cultural hegemony often dictates exactly what is considered completely acceptable in mainstream media.

Synonyms: Dominance; Supremacy; Authority
Antonyms: Subordination; Servitude; Weakness
98. Polarisation (n.)

Meaning: Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

ध्रुवीकरण / विभाजन

e.g. The highly controversial political debate caused massive social polarisation across the entire nation.

We must urgently address the dangerous, growing economic polarisation between the extremely rich and poor.

Synonyms: Division; Separation; Schism
Antonyms: Unification; Integration; Cohesion
99. Chagrin (n.)

Meaning: Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

चिढ़ / क्षोभ

e.g. To the absolute chagrin of the highly arrogant manager, his bitter rival was instantly promoted.

She swallowed her deep chagrin and politely congratulated the winning opposing team.

Synonyms: Annoyance; Irritation; Vexation
Antonyms: Delight; Triumph; Satisfaction
100. Rancour (n.)

Meaning: Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

विद्वेष / गहरी दुश्मनी

e.g. Even after the highly difficult divorce, they spoke to each other entirely without rancour.

The toxic political debate was completely drowned out by absolute, screaming partisan rancour.

Synonyms: Bitterness; Malice; Resentment
Antonyms: Amity; Friendliness; Goodwill
101. Bipartisan (adj.)

Meaning: Of or involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other's policies.

द्विदलीय (दो दलों का)

e.g. The vital new infrastructure bill successfully passed with massive and incredibly rare bipartisan support.

It requires intense, honest bipartisan cooperation to effectively solve the struggling nation's economic crisis.

Synonyms: Cooperative; Joint; Two-party
Antonyms: Partisan; Divided; Sectarian
102. Substantive (adj.)

Meaning: Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

मूल / ठोस (महत्वपूर्ण)

e.g. The two proud leaders failed to reach any substantive agreement during the highly publicized summit.

We desperately need solid, substantive evidence before officially accusing anyone of such severe crimes.

Synonyms: Significant; Meaningful; Considerable
Antonyms: Trivial; Insignificant; Superficial
103. Reconcile (v.)

Meaning: Restore friendly relations between; make (one account) consistent with another.

मेल-मिलाप कराना / सामंजस्य बिठाना

e.g. The skilled therapist helped the angry couple successfully reconcile their deep, bitter personal differences.

It is incredibly difficult to perfectly reconcile the highly demanding job with a healthy family life.

Synonyms: Harmonize; Integrate; Resolve
Antonyms: Alienate; Estrange; Disconnect
104. Apprehensions (n.)

Meaning: Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

आशंकाएं / डर

e.g. The government must carefully address the rapidly growing apprehensions of the highly concerned local farmers.

Despite her initial severe apprehensions, she bravely jumped from the incredibly high diving board.

Synonyms: Anxieties; Fears; Trepidations
Antonyms: Assurances; Confidences; Certainties
105. Spurt (n.)

Meaning: A sudden and short period of increased activity, effort, or speed.

अचानक वृद्धि / उछाल

e.g. There has been a terrifying, sudden spurt of violent criminal activity in the usually quiet neighborhood.

The completely exhausted runner found a massive final spurt of pure adrenaline near the finish line.

Synonyms: Burst; Surge; Outbreak
Antonyms: Stagnation; Slump; Slowdown
106. Intrusion (n.)

Meaning: The action of intruding; an unwelcome visit or interjection.

घुसपैठ / दखलअंदाजी

e.g. The aggressive military quickly confirmed a massive, highly illegal foreign intrusion across their national borders.

I deeply apologize for the sudden intrusion, but this severe medical emergency requires your immediate attention.

Synonyms: Encroachment; Trespass; Invasion
Antonyms: Withdrawal; Retreat; Departure
107. Bonhomie (n.)

Meaning: Cheerful friendliness; geniality.

खुशमिज़ाजी / मिलनसारिता

e.g. The tense political summit was filled with forced smiles and a completely fake sense of bonhomie.

The remarkably warm, genuine bonhomie among the old friends made the long evening incredibly enjoyable.

Synonyms: Geniality; Friendliness; Amiability
Antonyms: Hostility; Coldness; Animosity
108. Truce (n.)

Meaning: An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

युद्धविराम / शांति-समझौता

e.g. The two bitterly fighting countries successfully agreed to slightly extend the fragile, temporary military truce.

After hours of incredibly aggressive screaming, the angry siblings finally called an uneasy holiday truce.

Synonyms: Ceasefire; Armistice; Respite
Antonyms: Conflict; War; Hostility
109. Overarching (adj.)

Meaning: Comprehensive or all-embracing.

व्यापक / सर्वोपरि

e.g. The absolute overarching objective of the crucial government meeting was to firmly reestablish lost public trust.

He brilliantly developed a single, massive overarching theory that perfectly explained the highly complex scientific phenomena.

Synonyms: Comprehensive; All-encompassing
Antonyms: Specific; Narrow; Limited
110. Bogged down (phrasal v.)

Meaning: Prevent someone or something from making progress.

फंस जाना / उलझ जाना

e.g. The highly aggressive military invasion quickly became heavily bogged down in the deep, freezing winter mud.

You must absolutely not get bogged down by highly trivial and entirely irrelevant minor daily details.

Synonyms: Stalled; Entangled; Mired
Antonyms: Advanced; Progressed; Expedited
111. Contending (v.)

Meaning: Struggle to surmount (a difficulty); assert something as a position in an argument.

संघर्ष करना / तर्क देना

e.g. The highly frustrated government is currently heavily contending with a rapidly and dangerously slowing national economy.

The brave defense lawyer is aggressively contending that his young client is completely innocent of all charges.

Synonyms: Struggling; Grappling; Asserting
Antonyms: Surrendering; Yielding; Retreating
112. Modus vivendi (n.)

Meaning: An arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a final settlement is reached.

जीने का ढंग / कामचलाऊ समझौता

e.g. The two bitterly fighting political factions finally established a highly fragile modus vivendi to strictly avoid total war.

Such personalization of the tense diplomatic relationship may help effectively preserve a completely necessary modus vivendi.

Synonyms: Working arrangement; Compromise
Antonyms: Uncompromising conflict
113. Vested (adj.)

Meaning: Secured in the possession of or assigned to a person; (of an interest) a personal reason for involvement.

निहित / निजी (स्वार्थ)

e.g. The massive fossil fuel companies have a heavily vested interest in violently opposing strict clean energy laws.

The environmental legislation faced incredibly fierce opposition from deeply powerful individuals with massive vested financial interests.

Synonyms: Entrenched; Personal; Established
Antonyms: Impartial; Objective; Disinterested
114. Tenure (n.)

Meaning: The holding of an office; the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

कार्यकाल / अवधि

e.g. The beloved university literature professor was finally granted permanent academic tenure after ten long, stressful years.

The UN Secretary-General's highly demanding tenure was deeply marked by massive global economic crises and brutal conflicts.

Synonyms: Term; Incumbency; Period
Antonyms: Dismissal; Resignation; Eviction

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