June Editorial

Important Monthly English Vocabulary PDF | June 2018 | Based on “The Hindu”
Editorial 01-06-2018
1).Coalition (Noun) – गठबंधन

Definition: a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a
government.
Synonyms: alliance, union, partnership, affiliation, bloc, caucus
Antonyms: separate, detach, division.
Usage: a coalition between Liberals and Conservatives
2).Rapprochement (Noun) – मेल- िमलाप
Definition: (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Synonyms: harmony, friendship, reunion.
Antonyms: trouble, upset, disagreement.
Usage: there were signs of a growing rapprochement between the two countries
3).Wrested (Verb) – छीन लेना
Definition: forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.
Synonyms: wrench, snatch, seize, grab, take by force, remove by force, force, prise, peel, pluck, tear,
rip
Antonyms: give, provide, help, assist
Usage: Leila tried to wrest her arm from his hold
4).Ally (Verb) -- संब� करना
Definition: combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit.
Synonyms: combine, marry, couple, merge, amalgamate, join, pool, fuse
Antonyms: enemy, opponent
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Usage: he allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen
5).Rallying (Noun) – इक�ा होना
Definition: the action or process of coming together to support a person or cause.
Synonyms: reassemble, regroup, re-form, reunite, gather together again, get together again; round up
Antonyms: demobilize, disband
Usage: the rallying of ethnic minorities to form a new opposition party
6).Tumbled (Verb) – अचानक िगरना
Definition: fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.
Synonyms: fall (over), fall down, topple over, lose one's footing, lose one's balance, keel over, pitch
over
Antonyms: rise, soar
Usage: she pitched forward, tumbling down the remaining stairs
7).Apprehensive (Adjective) – शं�कत
Definition: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Synonyms: anxious, alarmed, worried, uneasy, nervous, concerned, agitated, restless, edgy, on edge,
fidgety, tense
Antonyms: self-assured, assured, sure of oneself, self-confident, positive
Usage: he felt apprehensive about going home
8).Unleashed (Verb) – खोल देना
Definition: release from leash.

Synonyms: let loose, release, free, set free, loose, unloose, unbridle, untie, untether, unchain, unbind,
unshackle, unmanacle
Antonyms:
Usage: they dig up badger sets and unleash terriers into them
9). Hedge (Verb) – सीिमत करना
Definition: limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions.
Synonyms: confine, restrict, limit, hinder, obstruct, impede, constrain, trap
Antonyms:
Usage: they hedged their story about with provisos

10). Profligacy (Noun) – आवारगी
Definition: reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources.
Synonyms: experience, luxury, excess.
Antonyms: lack, frugality.
Usage: the government returned to fiscal profligacy
11). Propped (Verb) -- समथर्न या िस्थित म� रख�
Definition: support or keep in position.
Synonyms: hold up, shore up, bolster up, buttress, support, brace, underpin, reinforce, strengthen
Antonyms: discourage, hinder, refuse
Usage: she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand
12). Upheavals (Noun) – िवघटन
Definition: a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
Synonyms: disruption, upset, disturbance, trouble, turbulence
Antonyms: stability, tranquillity
Usage: major upheavals in the financial markets
1). Cursory (Adjective) -- सरसरी
Definition: hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Synonyms: perfunctory, desultory, casual, superficial, token, uninterested, half-
hearted, inattentive, unthinking

Antonyms: thorough, painstaking
Usage: a cursory glance at the figures
2).Ad Valorem (Adjective) – यथामूल्य
Definition: (of the levying o f tax or customs duties) in proportion to the estimated value of the goods or
transaction concerned.
Usage: ad valorem stamp duty at the rate of 1 per cent is payable
3). Anomaly (Noun) – िवसंगित
Definition: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Synonyms: oddity, peculiarity, abnormality, irregularity, inconsistency, incongruity, deviation, aberration
Antonyms: usual, conformity, regularity.
Usage: there are a number of anomalies in the present system
4). Embolden (Verb) – �ोत्सािहत करना
Definition: give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.
Synonyms: give courage, make brave/braver, encourage, hearten, strengthen, fortify, stiffen the
resolve of, lift the morale of
Antonyms: dishearten, discourage
Usage: emboldened by the claret, he pressed his knee against hers
5). Paucity (Noun) – कमी
Definition: the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts.
Synonyms: absence, deficiency, insufficient.
Antonyms: abundance, enough, plenty.
Usage: a paucity of information
6). Rampant (Adjective) – अिनयंि�त
Definition: (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.
Synonyms: uncontrolled, unrestrained, unchecked, unbridled, widespread, pandemic, epidemic,
pervasive
Antonyms: mild, controlled, under control.
Usage: political violence was rampant

7). Lethal (Adjective) – �ाणहर
Definition: very harmful or destructive.
Synonyms: fatal, deadly, mortal, causing death, death-dealing, life-threatening, murderous, homicidal
Antonyms: harmless, safe
Usage: the Krakatoa eruption was the most lethal on record
8). Chunk (Noun) – टु कड़ा
Definition: a thick, solid piece of something.
Synonyms: lump, hunk, wedge, block, slab, square, nugget, nub, brick, cube, bar,
cake, loaf

Antonyms: whole, full.
Usage: huge chunks of masonry littered the street
9). Loopholes (Noun) – किमयां
Definition: an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules.
Synonyms: means of evasion/avoidance, means of escape, escape clause, escape route
Antonyms: be captured, be imprisoned
Usage: they exploited tax loopholes
10). Purview (Noun) – रवैया
Definition: range of experience or thought.
Synonyms: attitude, apprehension, attention.
Antonyms: ignorance, misconception, mistake.
Usage: social taboos meant that little information was likely to come within the purview of women
generally
1). Distress (Noun) - -- संकट
Definition: extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Synonyms:anguish, suffering, pain, agony, ache, affliction, torment, torture, discomfort, heartache, hea
rtbreak
Antonyms: advantage, cheer, aid, comfort, gladness, calm

Usage: to his distress he saw that she was trembling
2). Procurement (Noun) – अिध�हण
Definition: the action of obtaining or procuring something
Synonyms: acquisition, appropriation, attainment, acquirement
Antonyms: discourage, hinder, forfeit, lose, prevent
Usage: financial assistance for the procurement of legal advice
3). Glut (Noun) – भरमार
Definition: an excessively abundant supply of something
Synonyms: surplus, excess, surfeit, overabundance, oversupply

Antonyms: dearth, scarcity
Usage: there is a glut of cars on the market
4). Culmination (Noun) – प�रणित
Definition: the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time
Synonyms: climax, pinnacle, peak, height, top, summit
Antonyms: begin, commence, start, create, open
Usage: the deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation
5). Malaise (Noun) – अस्वस्थता
Definition: a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Synonyms: unhappiness, restlessness, unease, melancholy, depression, anxiety
Antonyms: comfort, well-being
Usage: a general air of malaise
6). Agitation (Noun) – ��ता
Definition: a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
Synonyms: anxiety, perturbatio, disquiet, distress, concern, worry
Antonyms: calmness, relaxation
Usage: she was wringing her hands in agitation
7). Tangible (Adjective) – वास्तिवक
Definition: perceptible by touch
Synonyms: palpable, tactile, material, physical, real, substantial, corporeal, solid, concrete
Antonyms: intangible, unreal, abstract, conceptual
Usage: he atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible
8). Imperceptible (Adjective) - अतीिन्�य
Definition: so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived
Synonyms:unnoticeable, undetectable, indistinguishable, indiscernible, unapparent, inappreciable, invi
sible, inaudible, impalpable, unobtrusive
Antonyms: obvious, noticeable
Usage: his head moved in an almost imperceptible nod
9). Verdict (Noun) – िनणर्य

Definition: a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
Synonyms:judgement,decision, finding, ruling, resolution, pronouncement, decree, order, settlement, r
esult, conclusion, opinion, prognosis, conviction, assumption, presumption;
Antonyms: accusation
Usage: the jury returned a verdict of not guilty
10). Coalition (Noun) – गठबंधन
Definition: a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a
government.
Synonyms: alliance, union, partnership, affiliation, bloc, caucus
Antonyms: detachment, disunion, division, disconnection, separation
Usage: a coalition between Liberals and Conservatives
11). Slender (Adjective) – अल्प
Definition: (of something abstract) barely sufficient in amount or basis.
Synonyms:meagre, limited, slight, modest, scanty, scant, sparse, small, little, paltry, inconsiderable, in
substantial, inadequate, insufficient
Antonyms: considerable, substantial, abundant
Usage: a notion based on slender evidence
12). Manoeuvre (Noun) - प�तरे बाज़ी
Definition: a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
Synonyms: operation, exercise, activity, move, movement, action

Antonyms: tautness, tightness, browbeat
Usage: snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes
13). Instability (Noun) - अिस्थरता
Definition: the state of being unstable; lack of stability.
Synonyms:unreliability, uncertainty, unpredictability, unpredictableness, precariousness, unsteadiness,
insecurity, vulnerability,
Antonyms: stability, soundness
Usage: political and economic instability
14). Recession (Noun) - मंदी

Definition: a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are
reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters
Synonyms: downturn, depression, slump, slowdown, trough
Antonyms: boom, upturn
Usage: the country is in the depths of a recession
15). Vigil (Noun) – जलूस
Definition: a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or
pray.
Synonyms: observance, duty, guard, patrol, attention, notice, observation
Antonyms: disregard, ignorance, neglect, indifference
Usage: my bird watching vigils lasted for hours
1). Stagger (Verb) – िवचलता
Definition: astonish or deeply shock
Synonyms:astonish, amaze, nonplus, startle, astound, surprise, bewilder, stun, flabbergast, shock, sha
ke,
Antonyms: carry on, continue, stay
Usage: I was staggered to find it was six o'clock
2). Evident (Adjective) – �त्यक्ष

Definition: clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Synonyms:obvious, apparent, noticeable, conspicuous, perceptible, perceivable, visible, observable, di
scernible, transparent, clear,
Antonyms: concealed, doubtful, uncertain, unclear, vague
Usage: she ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment
3). Suburb (Noun) – उपनगर
Definition: an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one
Synonyms: outpost, countryside, hinterland, outskirts, conurbation
Antonyms: centre, metropolis

Usage: a highly respectable suburb of Chicago
4). Assertion (Noun) – अिभकथन
Definition: a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
Synonyms:declaration, contention, statement, claim, submission, postulation, averment, opinion, procl
amation, announcement, pronouncement, assurance,
Antonyms: desertion, quiet, silence, denial, rejection
Usage: his assertion that his father had deserted the family
5). Crisis (Noun) – संकट
Definition: a time of intense difficulty or danger
Synonyms: catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm, emergency, disaster;
Antonyms: calm, miracle, benefit, wonder, blessing, breakthrough
Usage: the situation has reached crisis point
6). Strive (Verb) – �यास करना
Definition: make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Synonyms: try, attempt, endeavour, aim, aspire, venture, undertake, seek, make an effort
Antonyms: neglect, dissuade, idle, agree, discourage, relax
Usage: national movements were striving for independence
7). Emphasize (Verb) – मह�व देना
Definition: give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing
Synonyms: highlight, point up, spotlight, foreground, play up, make a point of
Antonyms: understate, play down
Usage: they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child
8). Distaste (Noun) – अ�िच
Definition: mild dislike or aversion
Synonyms: dislike, disfavour, disdain
Antonyms: liking
Usage: Harry nurtured distaste for all things athletic
9). Unveil (Verb) – खुलासा करना

Definition: remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as
part of a public ceremony.
Synonyms:reveal, present, disclose, divulge, make known, make
public, air, communicate, publish, broadcast
Antonyms: conceal, hide, withhold, cover, secrete
Usage: the Princess unveiled a plaque
10). Pragmatic (Adjective) – �वहा�रक
Definition: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than
theoretical considerations.
Synonyms: businesslike, down-to-earth, realistic, logical, practical, sober
Antonyms: excited, inefficient, unrealistic, impractical, irrational
Usage: a pragmatic approach to politics
1). Inflation (Noun) - मु�ास्फ�ित
Definition: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
Synonyms: hike, rise, boost, expansion, boom, enlargement
Antonyms: deflation, decrease, compression, reduction, shrinkage
Usage: policies aimed at controlling inflation
2). Exodus (Noun) – वापसी

Definition: a mass departure of people.
Synonyms: withdrawal, evacuation, exit, diaspora, retreat
Antonyms: arrival, stay, coming, entrance
Usage: he annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida
3). Stance (Noun) – रवैया
Definition: the attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint
Synonyms: attitude, viewpoint, opinion, outlook, standpoint, posture
Antonyms: unsteadiness, inaction, truancy
Usage: she altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg

4). Spurt (Verb) – उछाल
Definition: gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
Synonyms: squirt, shoot, spray, stream, surge, pump, outburst, explosion
Antonyms: peace, continuity
Usage: he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes
5). Exacerbate (Verb) – बदतर करना
Definition: make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
Synonyms: aggravate, worsen, inflame, compound
Antonyms: calm, reduce
Usage: the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem
6). Enrichment (Noun) - समृ�
Definition: the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something
Synonyms: augment, cultivate, develop, enhance, refine, upgrade
Antonyms: decrease, disgrace, spoil, devalue
Usage: enrichment of the soil for more plant growth
7). Salvage (Verb) – उबार करना
Definition: retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances
Synonyms: retain, preserve, conserve, regain, recapture
Antonyms: abandon, lose, forfeit
Usage: it was the only crumb of comfort he could salvage from the ordeal
8). Provocative (Adjective) – उ�ेजक
Definition: causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
Synonyms: annoying, irritating, infuriating, provoking
Antonyms: soothing, calming
Usage: a provocative article
9). Circumvent (Verb) – दर�कनार करना
Definition: find a way around (an obstacle)
Synonyms: avoid, evade, bypass, sidestep, dodge
Antonyms: aid, assist, encourage, take on, face, help

Usage: if you come to an obstruction in a road you can seek to circumvent it
10). Concern (Verb) – सम्बंिधत होना
Definition: relate to; be about
Synonyms: cover, treat, examine, review, analyse
Antonyms: serenity, indifference
Usage: the story concerns a friend of mine
1). Assertion (Noun) – अिभकथन
Definition: a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
Synonyms:declaration, contention, statement, claim, submission, postulation, averment, opinion, procl
amation, announcement, pronouncement, assurance
Antonyms: desertion, quiet, silence, denial, rejection
Usage: his assertion that his father had deserted the famil
2). Affinity (Noun) – सहानुभिू त
Definition: a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something
Synonyms: empathy, rapport, sympathy, accord, harmony, like-mindedness
Antonyms: dislike, aversion, antipathy
Usage: he had a special affinity with horses
3). Strident (Adjective) – कठोर या ककर् श

Definition: loud and harsh; grating
Synonyms:harsh, raucous, rough, grating, rasping, jarring, loud, stentorian, shrill, screeching, piercing,
ear-piercing
Antonyms: soft, dulcet
Usage: his voice had become increasingly strident
4). Incumbency (Noun) – कायर्काल
Definition: the holding of an office or the period during which one is held
Synonyms: tenure, regime, administration, term, responsibility
Antonyms: assets, draftee, impunit, unburden

Usage: during his incumbency he established an epidemic warning system
5). Ubiquitous (Adjective) – सवर्�ापक
Definition: present, appearing, or found everywher
Synonyms: omnipresent, ever-present, present everywhere, everywhere, all-over, all over the
place, pervasive, all-pervasive, universal, worldwide, global
Antonyms: rare, scarce
Usage: his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family
6). Siege (Noun) – घेराबंदी
Definition: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential
supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender
Synonyms: blockade, beleaguerment, encirclement
Antonyms: relief, raising
Usage: Verdun had withstood a siege of ten weeks
7). Curfew (Noun) - िनषेधाज्ञा
Definition: a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night
Synonyms: time limit, check in time, deadline
Antonyms: unlimited time
Usage: to be abroad after curfew without permission was to risk punishment
8). Idyllic (Adjective) –उ�म
Definition: like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque

Synonyms: perfect, ideal, idealized, wonderful, blissful, halcyon, happy
Antonyms: hellish, bad, disagreeable, flawed
Usage: an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting
9). Scapegoat (Noun) – बिल का बकरा
Definition: a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for
reasons of expediency.
Synonyms: whipping boy, victim
Antonyms: top dog
Usage: secret police scapegoated a few of the ringleaders to put an end to the issue

10). Forge (Verb) – मजबूत बनाना
Definition: create (something) strong, enduring, or successful
Synonyms: build, build up, construct, form, create, establish, set up, put together
Antonyms: raze, stop, ruin, destroy
Usage: they forged a partnership with city government
1). Willy-nilly (Adverb) –िबना सोचे समझे
Definition: without direction or planning; haphazardly
Synonyms: haphazardly, at random, randomly, without planning, without method
Antonyms: rather, readily, soon, willingly
Usage: cars and trucks were parked willy-nilly
2). Inclusive (Adjective) – समावेशी
Definition: including all the services or items normally expected or required
Synonyms: all-in, all-inclusive, with everything included, comprehensive
Antonyms: exclusive, incomprehensive, narrow
Usage: menus stating fully inclusive prices
3). Lavish (Adjective) – भ�
Definition: sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Synonyms:sumptuous, luxurious, luxuriant, lush, gorgeous, costly, opulent, grand, elaborate, splendid,
rich, regal, ornate, expensive

Antonyms: meagre, frugal, mean, scant
Usage: a lavish banquet
4). Spawn (Verb) – का कारण होना
Definition: produce or generate a large number of
Synonyms: give rise to, bring about, occasion, generate, engender, originate, lead to, result
in, effect, induce, initiate, start, set off;
Antonyms: destroy, kill, stop
Usage: the decade spawned a bewildering variety of books on the forces

5). Uncertainty (Noun) - अिनि�तता
Definition: the state of being uncertain
Synonyms:unpredictability, unreliability, riskiness, chanciness, precariousness, unsureness
Antonyms: certainty, predictability, confidence
Usage: times of uncertainty and danger
6). Vicious (Adjective) – शाितर
Definition: deliberately cruel or violent.
Synonyms:brutal, ferocious, savage, violent, dangerous, ruthless, remorseless, merciless, heartless, c
allous, cruel, harsh, cold-blooded, inhuman, fierce
Antonyms: gentle, kindly, benevolent
Usage: a vicious assault
7). Impose (Verb) – थोपना
Definition: force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
Synonyms: foist, force, thrust, inflict, obtrude, press, urge
Antonyms: disorder, forget, prevent, displace, overlook
Usage: the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others
8). Retaliatory (Adjective) – �ितशोध का
Definition: characterized by a desire for revenge
Synonyms: reciprocate, get, pay, recompense, repay, requite
Antonyms: depart, lose, forgive, leave, take, pardon

Usage: fears of a retaliatory attack by the victim's friends
9). Zealous (Adjective) – उत्साही
Definition: having or showing zeal
Synonyms: fervent, ardent, fervid, fiery, passionate, impassioned, devout, devoted
Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent
Usage: the council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations
10). Asymmetry (Noun) - असमिमित
Definition: lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry
Synonyms: imbalance, crookedness, inequality, unevenness

Antonyms: symmetry, balance, correspondence
Usage: there was an asymmetry between the right and left ears
1). Rehabilitation (Noun) – पुनवार्स
Definition: the action of restoring something that has been damaged to its former condition
Synonyms: repair, overhaul, recovery, reclamation, improvement
Antonyms: injury, hurt, harm, damage
Usage: the rehabilitation of the mangrove forests
2). Fester (Verb) - बदतर या अिधक ती� हो जाना
Definition: become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference
Synonyms: rankle, chafe, ferment, brew, smoulder
Antonyms:
Usage: below the surface, the old antagonisms festered
3). Dent (Noun) – खरोज
Definition: a slight hollow in a hard even surface made by a blow or pressure
Synonyms: indentation, dint, dimple, dip, depression, hollow, crater, pit, trough
Antonyms: increase, bulge
Usage: there was a hideous dent in the front passenger door
4). Envisage (Verb) – प�रकल्पना करना

Definition: contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Synonyms: foresee, predict, forecast, foretell, anticipate, expect, think likely, envision
Antonyms: disregard, ignore
Usage: the Rome Treaty envisaged free movement across frontiers
5). Scrutiny (Noun) – संवीक्षा
Definition: critical observation or examination
Synonyms: careful examination, inspection, survey, scan, study, perusal
Antonyms: glance, cursory look
Usage: every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny

6). Glimmer (Verb) – क्षीण �काश होना
Definition: shine faintly with a wavering light
Synonyms: gleam, shine, glint, flicker, shimmer, glisten, glow, twinkle, sparkle, glitter
Antonyms: dullness
Usage: the moonlight glimmered on the lawn
7). Gambit (Adjective) – योजना
Definition: an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a
situation.
Synonyms: stratagem, machination, scheme, plan, tactic, manoeuvre, move
Antonyms: frankness, honesty
Usage: his resignation was a tactical gambit
8). Decisive (Adjective) – िनणर्यात्मक
Definition: settling an issue; producing a definite result
Synonyms: deciding, conclusive, determining, final, settling, key
Antonyms: insignificant, indefinite, trivial
Usage: the archers played a decisive part in the victory
9). Misery (Noun) – क� या दुःख
Definition: a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.
Synonyms:unhappiness, distress, wretchedness, hardship, suffering, affliction, anguish, anxiety, angst,
torment, torture
Antonyms: contentment, pleasure
Usage: a man who had brought her nothing but misery
10). Appetite (Noun) – भूख
Definition: a strong desire or liking for something
Synonyms:craving, longing, yearning, hankering, hunger, thirst, passion, relish, lust, love, zest, gusto,
avidity, ardour
Antonyms: dislike, hate, lethargy, disinclination, indifference
Usage: her appetite for life

1). Mimic (Noun) – नक़ल करनेवाला
Definition: a person skilled in imitating the voice or actions of others in an entertaining way
Synonyms: impersonator, impressionist, imitator, mimicker
Antonyms: classic, real, true, original
Usage: he has great ability as a mimic
2). Cognitive (Adjective) – संज्ञानात्मक
Definition: relating to cognition
Synonyms: emotional, subjective, intellectual
Antonyms: physical, body
Usage: the cognitive processes involved in reading
3). Pathology (Noun) – िवकृ ित िवज्ञान
Definition: the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that
deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes
Synonyms: anatomy, horticulture, physiology, genetics
Antonyms: action, activeness, activity
Usage: research people skilled in experimental pathology
4). Lofty (Adjective) – बुलंद या ऊँचा
Definition: of imposing height
Synonyms: tall, high, giant, towering, soaring, sky-high

Antonyms: low, short
Usage: the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms
5). Elite (Noun) – अिभजात वगर्
Definition: a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
Synonyms: best, pick, cream, flower, nonpareil, elect
Antonyms: dregs
Usage: the elite of Britain's armed forces
6). Formidable (Adjective) – दुज�य
Definition: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

Synonyms: intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying
Antonyms: pleasant-looking, comforting, easy, weak
Usage: a formidable opponent
7). Overwhelming (Adjective) – अिधक मा� म�
Definition: very great in amount
Synonyms: very large, profuse, enormous, immense, inordinate, massive, huge
Antonyms: small
Usage: his party won overwhelming support
8). Tactical: (Adjective) – साम�रक
Definition: showing adroit planning; aiming at an end beyond the immediate action
Synonyms: calculated, planned, plotted, prudent, strategic, politic, diplomatic, judicious
Antonyms: unwise, spontaneous
Usage: in a tactical retreat, she moved into a hotel with her daughters
9). Aggression (Noun) – आ�ामकता
Definition: feelings of anger or antipathy resulting in hostile or violent behaviour; readiness to attack or
confront
Synonyms: hostility, aggressiveness, belligerence, bellicosity, antagonism, truculence
Antonyms: meekness
Usage: his chin was jutting with aggression
10). Dominance (Noun) – �भुत्व

Definition: power and influence over others
Synonyms: supremacy, superiority, ascendancy, pre-eminence, predominance, domination
Antonyms: subservience, subjugation
Usage: the worldwide dominance of Hollywood
1) Diplomacy (Noun) – कू टनीित
Definition: the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
Synonyms: tact, tactfulness, sensitivity, discretion, subtlety, finesse, delicacy

Antonyms: ignorance, bad manners, rudeness, impoliteness
Usage: with perfect diplomacy, he divided his attention between Meryl and Anthea
2). Comprehensive (Adjective) – �ापक
Definition: including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Synonyms: inclusive, all-inclusive, complete
Antonyms: partial, selective, limited
Usage: a comprehensive collection of photographs
3). Whimsical (Adjective) – सनक�,कल्पनीय
Definition: playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
Synonyms: fanciful, playful, mischievous, waggish, quaint, fantastic, unusual, curious, droll
Antonyms: boring, normal, regular, sad, common
Usage: a whimsical sense of humour
4). Expansive (Adjective) – �शस्त
Definition: covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive.
Synonyms: extensive, sweeping, rolling;
Antonyms: limited, restricted
Usage: expansive beaches
5). Rapprochement (Noun) – मेल-िमलाप,एक्य
Definition: (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Synonyms: communion, fellowship, rapport

Antonyms: disagreement, trouble, upset
Usage: there were signs of a growing rapprochement between the two countries
6). Waver (Verb) – डगडगाना
Definition: move in a quivering way; flicker.
Synonyms: flicker, quiver, tremble, twinkle, glimmer, wink, blink
Antonyms: calm, continue, persist, stay
Usage: the flame wavered in the draught
7). Arsenal (Noun) – आयुधशाला
Definition: a collection of weapons and military equipment

Synonyms: weapons, weaponry, arms, armaments
Antonyms: disarmament, disarming, demobilization
Usage: Britain's nuclear arsenal
8). Rendezvous (Noun) – िमलन स्थल
Definition: a meeting at an agreed time and place.
Synonyms: meeting, appointment, engagement, assignation
Antonyms: scatter, separate, spread, disperse
Usage: Edward turned up late for their rendezvous
9). Iterate (Verb) – पुनारावृित करना
Definition: perform or utter repeatedly
Synonyms: repeat, recapitulate, go through again, go over again, run through again, rehearse
Antonyms: take back
Usage: the bird's call is a monotonously iterated single note
10). Impulsive (Adjective) – आवेगी
Definition: acting or done without forethought.
Synonyms:impetuous, spontaneous, hasty, passionate, emotional, uninhibited, unrepressed, abandon
ed;
Antonyms: cautious, premeditated
Usage: they'd married as impulsive teenagers
1) Interim (Noun) – अंत�रम
Definition: the intervening time
Synonyms: meantime, meanwhile, intervening time, interval, interlude
Antonyms: permanent, finished, continual
Usage: in the interim I'll just keep my fingers crossed
2). Augment (Verb) – आगम करना
Definition: make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
Synonyms: increase, make larger, make bigger, make greater, add to, supplement, top up

Antonyms: decrease, discourage, compress, contract
Usage: augment the purchase of stocks
3). Implausible (Adjective) – असंभव
Definition: (of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince
Synonyms: unlikely, not likely, improbable, questionable, doubtful, debatabl
Antonyms: plausible, convincing
Usage: this is a blatantly implausible claim
4). Reign (Verb) – राज्यकाल
Definition: be the best or most important in a particular area or domain
Synonyms: incumbent, current, in office, presiding, in power
Antonyms: impotence, dominance, ascendency, authority
Usage: the reigning world champion
5). Revitalize (Verb) – पुनज�िवत करना
Definition: imbue (something) with new life and vitality
Synonyms: reinvigorate, re-energize, brace, fortify, strengthen
Antonyms: depress
Usage: a package of spending cuts to revitalize the economy
6). Mortal (adjective) – न�र
Definition: causing or liable to cause death; fatal
Synonyms: deadly, fatal, lethal, death-dealing, killing, murderous

Antonyms: good, harmless, trivial, life-giving, unimportant
Usage: a mortal disease
7). Sustain (Verb) – बनाए रखना
Definition: strengthen or support physically or mentally
Synonyms: comfort, help, assist, encourage, succour, support, give strength to
Antonyms: torment, plague
Usage: this thought had sustained him throughout the years
8). Stake (Verb) – दांव लगाना
Definition: mark an area with stakes so as to claim ownership of it.

Synonyms: mark off, mark out, demarcate, mark the boundaries/limits of, outline
Antonyms: whole, safety, displace
Usage: the boundary between the two manors was properly staked out
9). Persuade (Verb) – राज़ी करना
Definition: induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
Synonyms: prevail on, talk someone into, coax, convince, make, get, press someone into, induce
Antonyms: dissuade, discourage, deter
Usage: it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing
10). Sack (Verb) – िनकाल देना
Definition: dismiss from employment
Synonyms: dismiss, give someone their notice, throw out, get rid of, lay off,
Antonyms: hire, take on
Usage: any official found to be involved would be sacked on the spot
1). Regime (Noun) – शासन
Definition: a government, especially an authoritarian one.
Synonyms: government, authorities, system of government, rule, reign, dominion, sovereignty,
jurisdiction, authority, control, command
Antonyms: chaos, disorder, anarchy, confusion

Usage: ideological opponents of the regime
2). Unanimous (Adjective) - सवर्सम्मत
Definition: (of two or more people) fully in agreement
Synonyms: united, in complete agreement, in complete accord, of one mind, like-minded,
Antonyms: divided, at odds
Usage: the doctors were unanimous in their diagnoses
3). Uphill (Adjective) – क�ठन
Definition: requiring great effort; difficult
Synonyms: arduous, difficult, hard, tough, taxing, demanding, exacting, stiff, formidable,

Antonyms: downhill, easy
Usage: an uphill struggle to gain worldwide recognition
4). Cognizant (Adjective) – जानकार
Definition: having knowledge or awareness
Synonyms: aware, conscious, apprised, abreast
Antonyms: ignorant, senseless, unaware, unmindful
Usage: statesmen must be cognizant of the political boundaries within which they work
5). Relinquish (Verb) – त्यागना
Definition: voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up
Synonyms: renounce, give up, part with, give away
Antonyms: keep, retain, continue
Usage: he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive
6). Perversity (Noun) – �ितकू लता
Definition: a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness
Synonyms:contrariness, perverseness, awkwardness, unreasonableness, difficultness
Antonyms: forbearance, long-suffering, patience, tolerance
Usage: they responded with typical perversity
7). Incarceration (Noun) – कै द कर देना
Definition: the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
Synonyms:imprisonment, internment, confinement, detention, custody, captivity, restraint

Antonyms: freedom
Usage: the public would not be served by her incarceration
8). Autocracy (Noun) – एकतं�
Definition: a system of government by one person with absolute power
Synonyms: absolutism, absolute power, totalitarianism, dictatorship, despotism, tyranny
Antonyms: democracy
Usage: the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was an autocracy
9). Depose (Verb) – उपदस्थ करना
Definition: remove from office suddenly and forcefully.

Synonyms: overthrow, overturn, topple, bring down, remove from
office, remove, unseat, dethrone, supplant, displace
Antonyms: allow, obey, promote, upgrade
Usage: he had been deposed by a military coup
10). Seek (Noun) – मांगना
Definition: ask for (something) from someone
Synonyms: ask for, request, solicit, call on, invite, entreat, beg for, petition for, appeal for, apply
for, put in for
Antonyms: ignore, shun, answer, neglect
Usage: he sought help from the police
1). Prominent (Adjective) – �िस�, मुख्य
Definition: important; famous
Synonyms: important, well known, leading, eminent, pre-
eminent, distinguished, notable, noteworthy, noted, public, outstanding, foremost,
Antonyms: unimportant, obscure, unknown
Usage: she was a prominent member of the city council
2). Provocation (Noun) – उ�ेजना
Definition: action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Synonyms: goading, prodding, egging on, incitement, rousing, stirring, stimulation, prompting,
inducement, encouragement, urging, inspiration, stimulus
Antonyms: compliment, happiness, discouragement, pleasure
Usage: you should remain calm and not respond to provocation
3). Vulnerability (Noun) – भे�ता
Definition: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either
physically or emotionally
Synonyms: accessible, sensitive, defenceless, exposed, liable
Antonyms: guarded, safe, protected, secure, strong

Usage: conservation authorities have realized the vulnerability of the local population
4). Persistence (Noun) – दृढ़ता
Definition: the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
Synonyms: perseverance, tenacity, determination, resolve, resolution, resoluteness, staying power,
Antonyms: irresolute
Usage: Cardiff's persistence was rewarded with a try
5). Reconciliation (Noun) – सुलह
Definition: the restoration of friendly relations
Synonyms: reuniting, reunion, bringing (back) together (again), conciliation
Antonyms: estrangement, alienation, feud, incompatibility
Usage: his reconciliation with your uncle
6). Cess (Noun) – उपकर
Definition: a curse on
Synonyms: impost, tariff, toll, levy, duty
Antonyms: beg
Usage: bad cess to the day I joined that ban
7). Procurement (Noun) – खरीद
Definition: the action of obtaining or procuring something
Synonyms: buy up, get hold of, solicit, appropriate
Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, forfeit, hinder

Usage: financial assistance for the procurement of legal advice
8). Dissipate (Verb) – गायब हो जाना
Definition: (with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear
Synonyms: disappear, vanish, evaporate, dissolve, melt away, melt into thin air,
Antonyms: grow, develop
Usage: the concern she'd felt for him had wholly dissipated
9). Extent (Noun) – सीमा
Definition: the area covered by something
Synonyms: area, size, expanse, length, stretch, range, scope, compass

Antonyms: extreme
Usage: an enclosure ten acres in extent
10). Buffer (Verb) – कम करना
Definition: lessen or moderate the impact of (something).
Synonyms:cushion, absorb, soften, lessen, diminish, moderate, mitigate, allay, deaden, muffle, stifle, s
hield
Antonyms: intensify
Usage: the massage helped to buffer the strain
1). Abysmal (Adjective) – भयानक
Definition: extremely bad; appalling.
Synonyms: dreadful, awful, terrible, frightful, atrocious, disgraceful, deplorable, shameful, woeful,
hopeless
Antonyms: good, outstanding, measurable, low
Usage: the quality of her work is abysmal
2). Enforcement (Noun) – �वतर्न
Definition: the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Synonyms: imposition, implementation, application, carrying out, administration, administering,
discharge, fulfilment, execution, prosecution
Antonyms: cease, halt, refuse, stop
Usage: the strict enforcement of environmental regulations
3). Paradigm (Noun) – िमसाल
Definition: a typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model.
Synonyms: exemplar, ideal, mirror, chart, criterion, model
Antonyms: disorganization, atypical
Usage: society's paradigm of the ‘ideal woman
4). Robust (Adjective) – मजबूत
Definition: strong and healthy; vigorous

Synonyms: strong, vigorous, sturdy, tough, powerful
Antonyms: weak, frail
Usage: the Caplan family are a robust lot
5). Revamp (Verb) – सुधारना
Definition: give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to
Synonyms:renovate, redecorate, refurbish, recondition, rehabilitate, rebuild, reconstruct, overhaul,
Antonyms: break, damage, destroy
Usage: an attempt to revamp the museum's image
6). Drift (Verb) – बह जाना
Definition: be carried slowly by a current of air or water
Synonyms: wander, wander aimlessly, roam, rove, meander, stray, coast
Antonyms: ditch, individual, whole, valley, one
Usage: I was drifting off to sleep
7). Formidable (Adjective) – दुज�य
Definition: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Synonyms: intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying,
horrifying, chilling, disturbing

Antonyms: comforting, easy, weak
Usage: a formidable opponent
8). Accusation (Noun) – इलज़ाम

Definition: a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Synonyms:allegation, charge, claim, assertion, asseveration, attribution, incrimination, imputation, den
ouncement, indictment, arraignment, citation
Antonyms: absolve, clear, exonerate
Usage: accusations of bribery
9). Scepticism (Noun) – संशयवाद
Definition: a sceptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something
Synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness, a pinch of salt, lack of conviction
Antonyms: conviction, belief, faith

Usage: these claims were treated with scepticism
10). Jitter Noun) – कलमलाना
Definition: feelings of extreme nervousness.
Synonyms: anxiety, fidgets, dither, shivers
Antonyms: calmness
Usage: a bout of the jitters
1). Provocation (Noun) – उकसावा
Definition: action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.
Synonyms: incitement, rousing, stirring, stimulation, prompting, inducement, encouragement, urging
Antonyms: compliment, happiness, discouragement, hindrance
Usage: you should remain calm and not respond to provocation
2). Bureaucracy (Noun) – नौकरशाही
Definition: excessively complicated administrative procedure
Synonyms: red tape, rules and regulations, etiquette, protocol, officialdom
Antonyms: Adhocracy
Usage: the unnecessary bureaucracy in local government
3). Strident (Adjective) – कठोर
Definition: loud and harsh; grating

Synonyms:harsh, raucous, rough, grating, rasping, jarring, loud, stentorian, shrill, screeching, piercing,
ear-piercing
Antonyms: soft, dulcet
Usage: his voice had become increasingly strident
4). Discretionary (Adjective) – िववेकाधीन
Definition: available for use at the discretion of the user
Synonyms: optional, non-compulsory, voluntary, at one's discretion, up to the individual, non-
mandatory, elective
Antonyms: compulsory, obligatory

Usage: there has been an increase in year-end discretionary bonuses
5). Curtail (Verb) – घटाना या कम करना
Definition: reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
Synonyms: reduce, cut, cut down, cut back, decrease, lessen, diminish, slim down, tighten
up, retrench
Antonyms: increase, lengthen
Usage: civil liberties were further curtailed
6). Veteran (Noun) - िवशेषज्ञ
Definition: a person who has had long experience in a particular field
Synonyms: master, expert, long-serving, mature, old
Antonyms: novice, apprentice, recruit
Usage: a veteran of two world wars
7). Sceptical (Adjective) – उलझन म�
Definition: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Synonyms: dubious, doubtful, having reservations, taking something with a pinch of salt, doubting
Antonyms: certain, convinced, optimistic
Usage: the public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals
8). Contentious (Adjective) – िववादास्पद
Definition: causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Synonyms: controversial, disputable, debatable, disputed, contended, open to question/debate, moot,

vexed
Antonyms: affable, benevolent, cordial, genial
Usage: a contentious issue
9). Stance (Noun) – �ख
Definition: the attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.
Synonyms: attitude, stand, point of view, viewpoint, opinion
Antonyms: unsteadiness, inaction, truancy, malingering
Usage: the party is changing its stance on Europe
10). Tenuous (Adjective) – कमजोर

Definition: very slender or fine; insubstantial.
Synonyms: fine, thin, slender, attenuated, delicate, gossamer, fragile
Antonyms: convincing, substantial, strong
Usage: a tenuous thread
1). Coalesce (Verb) – संग�ठत होना
Definition: come together to form one mass or whole
Synonyms: unite, combine, merge, fuse, mingle, meld, blend, intermingle
Antonyms: divide, separate, detach, disconnect
Usage: the puddles had coalesced into shallow streams
2). Rhetoric (Noun) – अलंकार शा�
Definition: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of
speech and other compositional techniques.
Synonyms: oratory, eloquence, power of speech, command of language, expression,
Antonyms: quiet, conciseness
Usage: he is using a common figure of rhetoric, hyperbole
3). Brutal (Adjective) – �ू र या िन�ु र
Definition: savagely violent
Synonyms: savage, cruel, bloodthirsty, vicious, ferocious, barbaric, barbarous, wicked, murderous,
cold-blooded, hard-hearted, harsh

Antonyms: gentle, humane
Usage: a brutal murder
4). Cessation (Noun) – समाि�
Definition: the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Synonyms:end, ending, termination, stopping, halting, ceasing, finish, finishing, stoppage, closing, clos
ure, close, conclusion,
Antonyms: start, resumption
Usage: the cessation of hostilities

5). Inclination (Noun) – �वृि�
Definition: a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.
Synonyms: tendency, propensity, proclivity, leaning
Antonyms: aversion, disinclination
Usage: John was a scientist by training and inclination
6). Asunder (Adverb) – अलग-अलग
Definition: apart
Synonyms: divided, disconnected, split, disjoined
Antonyms: together
Usage: those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder
7). Fester (Verb) - बदतर या अिधक ती� हो जाना
Definition: (of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through
long-term neglect or indifference.
Synonyms: rankle, chafe, gnaw (at one's mind), eat away at one's mind, ferment, brew, smoulder
Antonyms: build, delight, flourish, grow, improve
Usage: below the surface, the old antagonisms festered
8). Amiss (Adjective) – अनुिचत
Definition: not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Synonyms: wrong, awry, faulty, out of order, defective, unsatisfactory, incorrect, untoward, adrift
Antonyms: proper, suitable, right

Usage: there was something amiss about his calculations
9). Firmament (Noun) – आकाश
Definition: the heavens or sky
Synonyms: welkin, heaven, sky, vault
Antonyms: hell, terrain, descends
Usage: thunder shakes the firmament
10). Roil (Verb) – एक अशांत, घुमावदार तरीके से आगे बढ़ना
Definition: (of a liquid) move in a turbulent, swirling manner.
Synonyms: disturb, rile, agitate, annoy, bother

Antonyms: aid, help, calm, please, soothe
Usage: the sea roiled below her
1). Intent (Noun) – आशय
Definition: intention or purpose
Synonyms: aim, purpose, intention, objective, object, goal, target, end
Antonyms: flexible, trivial, indefinite, soft, unconcerned
Usage: with alarm she realized his intent
2). Regime (Noun) – शासन
Definition: a government, especially an authoritarian one
Synonyms:government, rule, reign, dominion, sovereignty, jurisdiction, authority, control
Antonyms: chaos, disorder, anarchy
Usage: ideological opponents of the regime
3). Harmonise (Verb) – समन्वय करना , एक साथ जाना
Definition: produce a pleasing visual combination
Synonyms: coordinate, go together, match, fit together, blend, mix, balance
Antonyms: struggle, chief, conflict, disagree
Usage: steeply pitched roofs which harmonize with the form of the main roof
4). Reluctance (Noun) – अिनच्छा

Definition: unwillingness or disinclination to do something
Synonyms: unwillingness, disinclination, lack of enthusiasm
Antonyms: willingness, eagerness
Usage: she sensed his reluctance to continue
5). Flak (Noun) – मजबूत आलोचना
Definition: strong criticism
Synonyms: criticism, censure, disapproval, disapprobation, hostility
Antonyms: approval, compliment, commendation, endorsement
Usage: you must be strong enough to take the flak if things go wrong

6). Revive (Verb) – पुनज�िवत करना
Definition: give new strength or energy to
Synonyms:reinvigorate, revitalize, refresh, energize, reanimate, resuscitate, brace, fortify
Antonyms: bore, break, damage, depress, destroy
Usage: the cool, refreshing water revived us all
7). Impasse (Noun) – गितरोध
Definition: a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a
deadlock
Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate, checkmate, stand-off;
Antonyms: solution, boon, agreement, breakthrough
Usage: the current political impasse
8). Outrage (Noun) – �ोध
Definition: an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
Synonyms:indignation, fury, anger, rage, disapproval, wrath, shock, resentment, horror, disgust, amaz
ement
Antonyms: advantage, aid, benefit, blessing, compliment
Usage: her voice trembled with outrage
9). Mitigate (Verb) – न्यूनीकरण करना
Definition: make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
Synonyms: alleviate, reduce, diminish, lessen, weaken, lighten, attenuate

Antonyms: aggravate, increase, intensify
Usage: drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem
10). Garner (Verb) – संिचत करना
Definition: gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)
Synonyms: gather, collect, accumulate, amass, assemble
Antonyms: speed, divide, disperse, distribute, scatter
Usage: the police struggled to garner sufficient evidence

1). Impose (Verb) – थोपना
Definition: force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone
Synonyms: foist, force, thrust, inflict, obtrude, press, urge
Antonyms: disorder, forger, displace, overlook
Usage: the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others
2). Unveil (Verb) - अनावरण करना
Definition: show or announce publicly for the first time.
Synonyms: reveal, present, disclose, divulge, make known, make
public, air, communicate, publish, broadcast;

Antonyms: conceal, cover, hide, secrete, withhold
Usage: the Home Secretary has unveiled plans to crack down on crime
3). Minuscule (Adjective) – ब�त छोटा
Definition: extremely small; tiny
Synonyms: tiny, minute, microscopic, nanoscopic, very small, little, micro, diminutive, miniature
Antonyms: vast, huge
Usage: a minuscule fragment of DNA
4). Commensurate (Adjective) – समकक्ष
Definition: corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
Synonyms:equivalent, equal, corresponding, correspondent, comparable, proportionate, proportional
Antonyms: incompatible, unsuitable, inadequate

Usage: salary will be commensurate with age and experience
5). Retaliatory (Adjective) – �ितशोध का
Definition: (of an action) characterized by a desire for revenge
Synonyms: reciprocate, get, pay, retrospect, return
Antonyms: depart, lose, leave, take, forgive
Usage: fears of a retaliatory attack by the victim's friends
6). Transpire (Verb) – हो जाना
Definition: occur; happen

Synonyms: happen, occur, take place, come about, come to pass, crop up, turn
up, arise, chance, ensue, befall
Antonyms: vanish, remove, stop, quit
Usage: I'm going to find out exactly what transpired
7). Lynch (Verb) – िनष्पा�दत करना
Definition: (of a group of people) kill (someone) for an alleged offence without a legal trial, especially
by hanging.
Synonyms: execute, hand, kill, murder
Antonyms: bear, create
Usage: her father had been lynched by whites
8). Suspicion (Noun) – संदह

े
Definition: a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true.
Synonyms:intuition, feeling, impression, inkling, surmise, guess, conjecture, speculation, hunch, fancy,
notion
Antonyms: believing, careless, certain, confident, convinced
Usage: she had a sneaking suspicion that he was laughing at her
9). Enrage (Verb) - �ु � करना
Definition: make (someone) very angry.
Synonyms: anger, incense, infuriate, madden, inflame, incite, antagonize, provoke
Antonyms: placate, please, calm, good-humoured

Usage: the students were enraged at these new rules
10). Reckon (Verb) – गणना करना
Definition: establish by calculation
Synonyms: calculate, compute, work out, put a figure on, figure, number, quantify
Antonyms: abandon, cancel, displace, forger, disregard, disbelieve
Usage: the society can reckon among its members males of the royal blood
1). Deprivation (Noun) – अभाव

Definition: the lack of something considered to be a necessity
Synonyms: dispossession, withholding, withdrawal, removal, taking away, stripping, divestment,
divestiture
Antonyms: advantage, benefit, gain, bestowal, endowment
Usage: sleep deprivation
2). Confound (Verb) – उलझाना
Definition: cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their
expectations.
Synonyms:amaze, astonish, dumbfound, stagger, surprise, startle, stun, stupefy, daze, nonplus
Antonyms: bore, calm, clarify, clear up, comfort
Usage: the inflation figure confounded economic analysts
3). Disparity (Noun) – असमानता
Definition: a great difference
Synonyms:discrepancy, inconsistency, imbalance, inequality, incongruity, unevenness, disproportion
Antonyms: parity, similarity
Usage: economic disparities between different regions of the country
4). Imperative (Adjective) – आज्ञाथर्क
Definition: of vital importance; crucial
Synonyms: all-important, vital, crucial, critical, essential,
Antonyms: unimportant, optional

Usage: immediate action was imperative
5). Conceive (Verb) – सूि�त करना
Definition: form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.
Synonyms: devise, form, formulate, design, frame, invent, coin, originate, create, develop, evolve
Antonyms: neglect, dislike, avoid, disregard, fail
Usage: the dam project was originally conceived in 1977
6). Dwarf (Noun) – बौना
Definition: a member of a mythical race of short, stocky human-like creatures who are generally skilled
in mining and metalworking.

Synonyms: gnome, goblin, hobgoblin, troll, imp, elf, brownie, kelpie, leprechaun, fairy, pixie
Antonyms: giant, big, huge, large, tall
Usage: the wizard captured the dwarf
7). Overshoot (Verb) – ल�य के बाहर चले जाना
Definition: go past (an intended stopping or turning point) inadvertently.
Synonyms: leave, skip, cancel, abandon, digress, evade
Antonyms: uphold, address, decline, decrease, face
Usage: the department may overshoot its cash limit
8). Steep (Adjective) – खड़ी
Definition: (of a rise or fall in an amount) very large or rapid
Synonyms: sharp, sudden, precipitate, precipitous, rapid
Antonyms: calm, low, gradual, nice, kind
Usage: the steep rise in unemployment
9). Vocal (Adjective) – मुखर
Definition: expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly.
Synonyms:vociferous, outspoken, forthright, plainspoken, blunt, frank, direct, candid, open, uninhibited
Antonyms: taciturn, reticent
Usage: he was vocal in condemning the action
10). Appease (Verb) – शांत करना
Definition: pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands

Synonyms: conciliate, placate, pacify, make peace with, propitiate, palliate, allay, reconcile
Antonyms: provoke, inflame
Usage: amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups
1). Disruptive (Adjective) – िवघटनकारी
Definition: causing or tending to cause disruption
Synonyms: troublesome, unruly, rowdy, disorderly, undisciplined, attention-seeking, riotous, wild,
turbulent

Antonyms: well behaved, manageable
Usage: disruptive pupils
2). Resilience (Noun) – लचीलाता
Definition: the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
Synonyms: flexibility, pliability, suppleness, plasticity, elasticity
Antonyms: rigidity, fragility, vulnerability, weakness
Usage: nylon is excellent in wearability, abrasion resistance and resilience
3). Acclaim (Verb) – स्तुित करना
Definition: praise enthusiastically and publicly.
Synonyms: praise, applaud, cheer, commend, express approval of, approve, express admiration
for, welcome,
Antonyms: criticize, criticized, unsung, obscure
Usage: the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success
4). Lackadaisical (Adjective) – लापरवाह
Definition: lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Synonyms: careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic, half-hearted, uninterested, lukewarm, indifferent,
uncaring, unconcerned, casual

Antonyms: enthusiastic, excited
Usage: a lackadaisical defence left Spurs adrift in the second half
5). Segregate (Verb) – अलग करना

Definition: set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide
Synonyms: separate, set apart, keep apart, sort out
Antonyms: attach, connect, join, link
Usage: disabled people should not be segregated from the rest of society
6). Abide (Verb) – पालन करना
Definition: accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).
Synonyms: comply with, obey, observe, follow, keep to, hold to, conform to, adhere to, stick to, stand
by, act in accordance with, uphold
Antonyms: flout, reject

Usage: I said I would abide by their decision
7). Falter (Verb) – लड़खड़ाना
Definition: lose strength or momentum
Synonyms: hesitate, delay, drag one's feet, stall, think twice, get cold feet, change one's
mind, waver, oscillate
Antonyms: calm, hold, remain, stabilize, stay
Usage: the music faltered, stopped, and started up again
8). Perception (Noun) – धारणा
Definition: the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
Synonyms:insight, perceptiveness, percipience, perspicacity, perspicuity, understanding, keenness, sh
arpness,
Antonyms: density, dullness
Usage: Hollywood's perception of the tastes of the American public
9). Revive (Verb) – पुनज�िवत होना
Definition: give new strength or energy to
Synonyms:reinvigorate, revitalize, refresh, energize, reanimate, resuscitate, brace, fortify, strengthen, r
evivify
Antonyms: torpefy, abolish
Usage: the cool, refreshing water revived us all
10). Belligerent (Noun) - श�ुतापूणर् और आ�ामक

Definition: hostile and aggressive
Synonyms: hostile, aggressive, threatening, antagonistic, pugnacious, bellicose, truculent,
confrontational
Antonyms: friendly, peaceable
Usage: the mood at the meeting was belligerent
1) Resilience (Noun) – लाचीलाता
Definition: the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.

Synonyms: flexibility, pliability, suppleness, plasticity, elasticity
Antonyms: rigidity, fragility, vulnerability, weakness
Usage: nylon is excellent in wearability, abrasion resistance and resilience
2). Scourge (Noun) – संकट,यातना
Definition: a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
Synonyms: affliction, bane, curse, plague, menace, evil, misfortune, burden,
Antonyms: blessing, godsend
Usage: the scourge of mass unemployment
3) Lackadaisical (Adjective) – कमज़ोर
Definition: lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Synonyms: careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic, half-hearted, uninterested, lukewarm, indifferent,
uncaring, unconcerned, casual
Antonyms: enthusiastic, excited
Usage: a lackadaisical defence left spurs adrift in the second half
4). Disclosure (Noun) – �कटीकरण
Definition: the action of making new or secret information known.
Synonyms: revelation, surprising fact, divulgence, declaration, announcement
Antonyms: concealment, denial
Usage: a judge ordered the disclosure of the government documents
5) Disruptive (Adjective) – िवघटनकारी

Definition: causing or tending to cause disruption
Synonyms: troublesome, unruly, rowdy, disorderly, undisciplined, attention-seeking, riotous, wild,
turbulent
Antonyms: well behaved, manageable
Usage: disruptive pupils
6). Consolidate (Verb) – समेकन करना
Definition: combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole
Synonyms:combine, unite, merge, integrate, amalgamate, fuse, blend, mingle, marry, synthesize,
Antonyms: decrease, discourage, disperse, hurt, weaken

Usage: the company consolidated its position in the international market
7). Untrammelled (Adjective) – बेरोक
Definition: not deprived of freedom of action or expression; not restricted or hampered.
Synonyms: rampant, unbridled, unhampered
Antonyms: checked, restrained
Usage: a mind untrammelled by convention
8). Secularist (Adjective) - धमर्-िनरपेक्षतावादी
Definition: advocating or relating to separation of the state from religious institutions.
Synonyms: civil, materialistic, worldly, lay
Antonyms: religious, spiritual, holy, godly
Usage: secularist ideology"
9). Blight (Noun) – तुषार
Definition: a thing that spoils or damages something.
Synonyms:affliction, scourge, bane, curse, plague, menace, evil, misfortune, woe, calamity, trouble, or
deal
Antonyms: cleanliness, goodness, purification, health
Usage: her remorse could be blight on that happines
10). Triumphalism (Noun) – िवजयी धमर्
Definition: excessive exultation over one's success or achievements
Synonyms: proud, success, victory

Antonyms: disappointed, miserable, sad, sorrowful
Usage: an air of triumphalism reigns in his administration
1). Impede (Verb) – बाधा डालना
Definition: delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, hamper, handicap, hold back, hold up, delay, interfere
with, disrupt, retard, slow
Antonyms: advance, aid, allow, assist, encourage

Usage: the sap causes swelling which can impede breathing
2). Deteriorate (Verb) – िबगड़ जाना
Definition: become progressively worse.
Synonyms: worsen, get worse, decline, be in decline, degenerate, decay;
Antonyms: approve, compliment, elevate, grow, improve
Usage: relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply
3). Drastic (Adjective) – भीषण
Definition: likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
Synonyms: extreme, serious, forceful, desperate, dire, radical, far-reaching, momentous, substantial;
Antonyms: mild, moderate
Usage: a drastic reduction of staffing levels
4). Unearth (Verb) – खोदकर िनकालना
Definition: find (something) in the ground by digging.
Synonyms: dig up, excavate, exhume, disinter, bring to the surface, mine, quarry, pull out, root out,
scoop out, disentomb
Antonyms: conceal, hide, cover, lose, miss
Usage: workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell
5). Foreword (Noun) – �स्तावना
Definition: a short introduction to a book, typically by a person other than the author
Synonyms: preface, introduction, prologue, preamble, opening remarks, opening
statement, preliminary matter, front matter

Antonyms: conclusion, addendum, epilogue
Usage: the foreword is usually re-written or extended to inform the reader of the changes
6). Legion (Noun) – भीड़
Definition: a vast number of people or things
Synonyms:horde, host, throng, multitude, crowd, drove, mass, mob, rabble, gang, swarm, flock, herd,
body, pack, score, mountain
Antonyms: few, numbered
Usage: legions of photographers and TV cameras

7) Evident (Adjective) – �त्यक्ष
Definition: clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Synonyms:obvious, apparent, noticeable, conspicuous, perceptible, perceivable, visible, observable, di
scernible, transparent, clear,
Antonyms: concealed, doubtful, uncertain, unclear, vague
Usage: she ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment
8). Protégé (Adjective) – शािगदर्,आि�त
Definition: a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential
person.
Synonyms: pupil, student, trainee, apprentice
Antonyms: role model, guardian, mentor
Usage: Ruskin submitted his protégé's name for election
9). Rival (Noun) - �ित�ं�ी
Definition: a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the
same field of activity.
Synonyms: competitor, opponent, contestant, contender, challenger
Antonyms: partner, ally
Usage: he has no serious rival for the job
10). Outlast (Verb) - ब�त समय जीिवत रहना
Definition: live or last longer than.

Synonyms: outlive, survive, live after, remain alive after,
Antonyms: cease, fall apart, fail, lose, shoot
Usage: the kind of beauty that will outlast youth
1). Doldrums (Noun) – उदासी
Definition: a state or period of stagnation or depression.
Synonyms:depression, melancholy, gloom, gloominess, glumness, downheartedness, dejection, despo
ndency,

Antonyms: happiness, busy, lively
Usage: the mortgage market has been in the doldrums for three years
2). Amid (Preposition) – के बीच म�
Definition: surrounded by; in the middle of.
Synonyms: in the middle of, surrounded by, among, amongst, between
Antonyms: away from, beyond, far from, outside
Usage: our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside
3). Steep (Adjective) – खड़ी
Definition: (of a rise or fall in an amount) very large or rapid
Synonyms: sharp, sudden, precipitate, precipitous, rapid
Antonyms: calm, gradual, kind, low, nice
Usage: a steep rise in unemployment
4). Tantrum (Noun) – गुस्से का आवेश
Definition: an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
Synonyms: fit of temper, fit of rage, fit of pique, fit, outburst, flare-up, blow-
up, pet, paroxysm, frenzy, bad mood, mood, huff, scene
Antonyms: happiness, peace, calm, contentment
Usage: he has temper tantrums if he can't get his own way
5). Taper (Verb) – संक�णर् हो जाना
Definition: diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end

Synonyms: narrow, thin (out), become narrow, become narrower, become thin, become thinner, come
to a point, attenuate
Antonyms: thicken, swell
Usage: it has roundish leaves which taper at the tip
6). Ethos (Noun)
Definition: the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its attitudes and
aspirations. – �कृ ित या स्वभाव
Synonyms: spirit, character, atmosphere, climate, prevailing tendency, mood, feeling, temper, tenor,
flavour, essence, quintessence

Antonyms: body, physicality
Usage: a challenge to the ethos of the 1960s
7). Unfettered (Adjective) – िनरं कुश या मु�
Definition: not confined or restricted.
Synonyms: unrestrained, unrestricted, unconstrained, free, unbridled, untrammelled, unchecked,
unconfined, unimpeded
Antonyms: restricted, fettered
Usage: his imagination is unfettered by the laws of logic
8). Unconscionable (Adjective) - अनैितक
Definition: not right or reasonable.
Synonyms: unethical, amoral, immoral, unprincipled, indefensible, wrong
Antonyms: ethical, acceptable
Usage: the unconscionable conduct of his son
9). Migrant (Adjective) – �वासी
Definition: tending to migrate or having migrated.
Synonyms: travelling, wandering, moving, migrating, migratory, expatriate
Antonyms: indigenous
Usage: migrant birds
10). Endorsement (Noun) – समथर्न
Definition: the action of endorsing someone or something

Synonyms: support, backing, approval, seal of approval, agreement, acceptance
Antonyms: denial, disapproval, opposition
Usage: the issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement

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Important Monthly English Vocabulary PDF | June 2018 | Based on “The Hindu”

1).Coalition (Noun) – गठबंधन

Synonyms: alliance, union, partnership, affiliation, bloc, caucus

Antonyms: separate, detach, division.

Usage: a coalition between Liberals and Conservatives

2).Rapprochement (Noun) – मेल- िमलाप

Definition: (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Synonyms: harmony, friendship, reunion.

Antonyms: trouble, upset, disagreement.

3).Wrested (Verb) – छीन लेना

Definition: forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.

Antonyms: give, provide, help, assist

Usage: Leila tried to wrest her arm from his hold

4).Ally (Verb) -- संब� करना

Synonyms: combine, marry, couple, merge, amalgamate, join, pool, fuse

Antonyms: enemy, opponent

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5).Rallying (Noun) – इक�ा होना

Definition: the action or process of coming together to support a person or cause.

Antonyms: demobilize, disband

Usage: the rallying of ethnic minorities to form a new opposition party

6).Tumbled (Verb) – अचानक िगरना

Definition: fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.

Antonyms: rise, soar

Usage: she pitched forward, tumbling down the remaining stairs

7).Apprehensive (Adjective) – शं�कत

Definition: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Antonyms: self-assured, assured, sure of oneself, self-confident, positive

Usage: he felt apprehensive about going home

8).Unleashed (Verb) – खोल देना

Definition: release from leash.

9). Hedge (Verb) – सीिमत करना

Definition: limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions.

Synonyms: confine, restrict, limit, hinder, obstruct, impede, constrain, trap

Usage: they hedged their story about with provisos

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10). Profligacy (Noun) – आवारगी

Definition: reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources.

Synonyms: experience, luxury, excess.

Antonyms: lack, frugality.

Usage: the government returned to fiscal profligacy

11). Propped (Verb) -- समथर्न या िस्थित म� रख�

Definition: support or keep in position.

Antonyms: discourage, hinder, refuse

12). Upheavals (Noun) – िवघटन

Definition: a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.

Synonyms: disruption, upset, disturbance, trouble, turbulence

Antonyms: stability, tranquillity

Usage: major upheavals in the financial markets

1). Cursory (Adjective) -- सरसरी

Definition: hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Synonyms: perfunctory, desultory, casual, superficial, token, uninterested, half-

hearted, inattentive, unthinking

Usage: a cursory glance at the figures

2).Ad Valorem (Adjective) – यथामूल्य

Usage: ad valorem stamp duty at the rate of 1 per cent is payable

3). Anomaly (Noun) – िवसंगित

Definition: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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Synonyms: oddity, peculiarity, abnormality, irregularity, inconsistency, incongruity, deviation, aberration

Antonyms: usual, conformity, regularity.

Usage: there are a number of anomalies in the present system

4). Embolden (Verb) – �ोत्सािहत करना

Definition: give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.