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1. Word: Leg-up
• Pronunciation: leg-up
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: an act of helping someone or
something to improve their situation.
• Synonyms: support, an advantage
• Antonyms: decline, hindrance
• Use in a Sentence: I can climb in this
window if someone gives me a leg up.
2. Word: Resilient (प्रत्यास्थी)
• Pronunciation: ri-zil-yuh nt/रिज़िल्यन्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
a. (of a person or animal) able to withstand
or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
b. (of a substance or object) able to recoil
or spring back into shape after bending,
stretching, or being compressed.
• Synonyms: stiff, flexible
• Antonyms: fragile, brittle
• Use in a Sentence: More individual lives
make the ecosystem more resilient.
3. Word: Sabre-rattling (सैन्य प्रदर्शन)
• Pronunciation: sabre-rattling/ सैबि-िै टल ग
िं
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the display or threat of military
force.
• Synonyms: browbeating, demoralization
• Antonyms: defence, stabilization
• Use in a Sentence: It is too early to say
whether the threats are mere sabre-
rattling.
4. Word: Lagged (पीछे रह जाना)
• Pronunciation: lag-d/ ैगड
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: showing a delayed effect.
• Synonyms: retarded, dawdled
• Antonyms: hurrired
• Use in a Sentence: The little boy lagged
behind his parents.
5. Word: Excel (बढ़ जाना)
• Pronunciation: ik-sel/इक्से
• Part of Speech: verb
• Meaning: be exceptionally good at or
proficient in an activity or subject.
• Synonyms: surpass, exceed
• Antonyms: lose, recede
• Use in a Sentence: Persons excel in their
respective fields.
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6. Word: Underpin (मजबूत करना)
• Pronunciation: uhn-der-pin/अन्डर्पिन
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: support, justify, or form the
basis for.
• Synonyms: corroborate, sustain
• Antonyms: weaken, undermine
• Use in a Sentence: They firmly believe ii
must underpin the operations of the
industry.
7. Word: Usurious (सूदखोर)
• Pronunciation: yoo-zhoo r-ee-uh s/ उसुरियस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: relating to or characterized by
usury (interest at unreasonably high
rates.); outrageous.
• Synonyms: extravagant, unreasonable
• Antonyms: prudent, rational
• Use in a Sentence: The man lent money
with usurious interest.
8. Word: Splurge (आडम्बर)
• Pronunciation: splurj/स्प् र्ि
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
a. an act of spending money freely or
extravagantly. [Noun]
b. spend (money) freely or extravagantly.
[Verb]
• Synonyms: spend, dissipate
• Antonyms: amass, economize
• Use in a Sentence: They decided to
splurge on a trip in Switzerland next year.
9. Word: Indignation (क्रोध)
• Pronunciation: in-dig-ney-shuh n/ इजन्डग्नैशन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: anger or annoyance provoked
by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
• Synonyms: resentment, umbrage
• Antonyms: happiness, glee
• Use in a Sentence: His response was one
of high indignation.
10. Word: Curb (ननयंत्रण करना)
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Pronunciation: kurb/कबि
• Meaning: a check or restraint on something.
• Synonyms: inhibit, hinder
• Antonyms: encourage, support
• Use in a Sentence: We are trying to keep
a curb on their activities.
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11. Word: Slump (भारी गिरावट आना) 15. Word: Herculean (ववर्ाल)
• Pronunciation: sluhmp/स्प म्प • Pronunciation: hur-kyuh-lee-uh n/हक्ययि ीअन

• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb • Part of Speech: Adjective

• Meaning: requiring great strength or
• Meaning:
effort.
a. a sudden severe or prolonged fall in the • Synonyms: collosal, gigantic
price, value, or amount of something. • Antonyms: tiny, easy
[Noun] • Use in a Sentence: The man completed
b. sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.[Verb] the transformation of this enormous work
• Synonyms: decline, drop, decrease with a herculean effort.
• Antonyms: surge, rise, ascent, increase 16. Word: Nudge (तक जाना)
• Use in a Sentence: Since last few days,
• Pronunciation: nuhj/नर्
there's been a slump in the demand for
new cars. • Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning:
12. Word: Verdict (ववचार-फल) a. prod (someone) gently with one's elbow
• Pronunciation: vur-dikt/वर्डिक्ट in order to attract attention. [Verb]
b. a light touch or push. [Noun]
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Synonyms: poke, prompt
• Meaning: • Antonyms: discourage, repress
a. a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or • Use in a Sentence: We have to nudge
criminal case or an inquest. stateman in the right direction.
b. an opinion or judgement. 17. Word: Benign (दयाल)ु
• Synonyms: decision, resolution,
• Pronunciation: bih-nahyn/बबनाइन
pronouncement, conclusion
• Antonyms: accusation, inception, prelude • Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
• Use in a Sentence: The jury quickly
a. gentle and kind.
agreed on a verdict of not guilty, and the
b. (of a disease) not harmful in effect.
acquittal was greeted by the populace with
• Synonyms: benevolent, sympathetic
shouts of triumph.
• Antonyms: hostile, malignant
13. Word: Refrain (रोकना) • Use in a Sentence: The results of this
• Pronunciation: ri-freyn/रिफ्रैन medicine are fairly benign.
18. Word: Loom (संकट मँडराना)
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: stop oneself from doing • Pronunciation: loom/ यम
something. • Part of Speech: Verb
• Synonyms: cease, desist • Meaning: appear as a vague form,
• Antonyms: persist, indulge especially one that is large or threatening
• Use in a Sentence: We must refrain • Synonyms: menace, emerge, stand out
from smoking. • Antonyms: disappear, diminish, remove
• Use in a Sentence: We should flag those
14. Word: Diktat (एक आदे र् जजसकी आग्या होनी चाहहए) problems that could loom ahead.
• Pronunciation: dik-taht/र्डक-टहट 19. Word: Feel the pinch (कहिनाई महसूस करना)
• Part of Speech: Noun • Pronunciation: फी थे र्पिंच
• Meaning: an order or decree imposed by • Part of Speech: Phrase of pinch
someone in power without popular consent. • Meaning: experience hardship, especially
• Synonyms: rule, law financial.
• Antonyms: petition, demand • Synonyms: be deprived, be needy
• Use in a Sentence: The Board of • Antonyms: despise
Education issued a diktat that all • Use in a Sentence: People who have lost
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20. Word: Juncture (संयोजन)
• Pronunciation: juhngk-cher/र्िंगक्चि
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
a. a particular point in events or time.
• Synonyms: moment, occasion
• Antonyms: division, partition
• Use in a Sentence: At this juncture, I
would like to make an important
announcement.
21. Word: Afflict (कष्ट पहुँचाना)
• Pronunciation: uh-flikt/अजल क्ट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: (of a problem or illness) cause
pain or trouble to; affect adversely.
• Synonyms: trouble, distress
• Antonyms: comfort, soothe
• Use in a Sentence: I don't want to afflict
you with my troubles.
22. Word: Scrutiny (छान-बीन)
• Pronunciation: skroot-n-ee/स्परयटनी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a critical observation or
examination.
• Synonyms: investigation, review
• Antonyms: disregard, neglect
• Use in Sentence: Their enterprises have
come under police scrutiny.
23. Word: Draconian (किोर)
• Pronunciation: drey-koh-nee-uh
n/ड्रकोनीअन
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: (of laws or their application)
excessively harsh and severe.
• Synonyms: extreme, drastic
• Antonyms: pliable, ductile
• Use in a Sentence: The man criticized
the draconian measures taken by the
police in controlling the illustrators.
24. Word: Afflict (कष्ट पहुँचाना)
• Pronunciation: uh-flikt/अजल क्ट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: (of a problem or illness) cause
pain or trouble to; affect adversely.
• Synonyms: trouble, distress
• Antonyms: comfort, soothe
• Use in a Sentence: I don't want to afflict
you with my troubles.
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25. Word: Scrutiny (छान-बीन)
• Pronunciation: skroot-n-ee/स्परयटनी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a critical observation or examination.
• Synonyms: investigation, review
• Antonyms: disregard, neglect
• Use in Sentence: Their enterprises have
come under police scrutiny.
26. Word: Rationale (कारण वववरण)
• Pronunciation: rash-uh-nal/िै शनै
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a set of reasons or a logical
basis for a course of action or belief.
• Synonyms: justification, explanation
• Antonyms: discouragement
• Use in a Sentence: The plan was
criticized for its lack of rationale.
27. Word: Preposterous (अद्भत
ु )
• Pronunciation: pri-pos-ter-uh s/र्िपास्पटिस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: contrary to reason or common
sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
• Synonyms: asinine, inane
• Antonyms: reasonable, prudent
• Use in a Sentence: The whole idea was
preposterous.
28. Word: Agitation (व्याकुलता)
• Pronunciation: aj-i-tey-shuh n/ऐजर्टे शन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a state of anxiety or nervous
excitement.
• Synonyms: disquiet, distress
• Antonyms: peace, calmness
• Use in Sentence: The man was in a state
of great agitation.
29. Word: Fiasco (असफलता)
• Pronunciation: fee-as-koh/फीऐस्पको
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a complete failure, especially a
ludicrous or humiliating one.
• Synonyms: disappointment, mess
• Antonyms: success, triumph
• Use in Sentence: The party was a
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30. Word: Wind up (समाप्त करना)
• Pronunciation: /वाइन्डप
• Part of Speech: Phrase of Wind
• Meaning: arrive or end up in a specified
state, situation, or place.
• Synonyms: terminate, conclude
• Antonyms: begin, commence
• Use in a Sentence: Agents were called in
to wind up the company.
31. Word: Compelling (सम्मोहक)
• Pronunciation: kuh m-pel-ing/कम्पेल ग
िं
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: evoking interest, attention, or
admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
• Synonyms: persuasive, impressive, convincing
• Antonyms: dissuasive, deterring, groundless
• Use in a Sentence: Sheila had no
compelling reasons to refuse his idea.
32. Word: Stringent (सख्त)
• Pronunciation: strin-juh nt/जस्पिन्र्न्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: (of regulations, requirements,
or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
• Synonyms: harsh, rigorous, severe
• Antonyms: tolerant, flexible, lenient
• Use in a Sentence: He failed to convene
the stringent selection criteria.
33. Word: Niggle (नुक्ताचीनी करना)
• Pronunciation: nig-uh l/ननग
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
a. cause slight but persistent annoyance,
discomfort, or anxiety.
b. criticize or annoy (someone) in a petty
way.
• Synonyms: quibble, complain
• Antonyms: support, appease
• Use in a Sentence: I don't react anymore
when opponents try to niggle me.
34. Word: Saddle (लाद दे ना)
• Pronunciation: sad-l/सैड
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: burden (someone) with an
onerous responsibility or task.
• Synonyms: oppress, impose
• Antonyms: relieve, disintegrate
• Use in a Sentence: My brother as a
manager was in the saddle again.
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35. Word: Usher (उपशर्क्षक)
• Pronunciation: uhsh-er/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
a. show or guide (someone) somewhere.
b. cause or mark the start of something new.
• Synonyms: conduct, lead
• Antonyms: cease, finish
• Use in a Sentence: The usher seated us
in the front row.
36. Word: Spat (वववाद करना)
• Pronunciation: स्पपैट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a petty quarrel.
• Synonyms: squabble, dispute
• Antonyms: agreement, concord
• Use in a Sentence: She was having
a spat with her husband about who did the
laundry up.
37. Word: Contingent (आकजस्मक)
• Pronunciation: kuh n-tin-juh nt/कजन्टन्र्न्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
a. subject to chance.
b. occurring or existing only if (certain
circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
• Synonyms: fortuitous, conditional
• Antonyms: certain, necessary
• Use in a Sentence: Our success is
contingent upon your support.
38. Word: Rivet (जोड़ना)
• Pronunciation: riv-it/ रिर्वट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: fix (someone or something) so
as to make them incapable of movement.
• Synonyms: fixed, rooted
• Antonyms: detach, excavate
• Use in a Sentence: In the metal
framework, the nuts and griders shall
be riveted to each other at their
respective junction points.
39. Word: Adjudge (ननणशय दे ना)
• Pronunciation: uh-juhj/अर्र्
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: consider or declare to be true or
the case.
• Synonyms: judge, decide, determine
• Antonyms: defer, ignore
• Use in a Sentence: The court adjudged
that she was guilty.
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40. Word: In Limbo (उपेक्षावस्था)
• Pronunciation: इन ीम्बो
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
a. In a state or region after death between
heaven and hell.
b. In a transient, indefinite, or uncertain
state or condition
• Synonyms: on hold, in an undecided state
• Antonyms: confident, assured
• Use in a Sentence: That journey will
be in limbo for at least a few weeks.
41. Word: Counterfeit (प्रनतरूप करना)
• Pronunciation: koun-ter-fit/काउनर्फि ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
a. made in exact imitation of something
valuable with the intention to deceive or
defraud. [Adjective]
b. a fraudulent imitation of something else.
[Noun]
c. imitate fraudulently. [Verb]
• Synonyms: imitation, fake, artificial
• Antonyms: real, genuine
• Use in Sentence: It is a crime to
counterfeit money.
42. Word: Spurt (उछाल)
• Pronunciation: spurt/स्पपि्
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: an unexpected short increase in
activity, development or effort
• Synonyms: sprint, burst, flare, flare-up,
flash, flicker
• Antonyms: calm, doldrums, slump
• Use in a Sentence: She felt a spurt of
anger against her sister.
43. Word: Haul up (पेर् करना)
• Part of Speech: Idiom
• Meaning:
a. to bring before a superior for judgment
or reprimand; call to account.
b. to come to a halt; stop.
• Synonyms: draw up, pull up
• Antonyms: continue, push away
• Use in a Sentence: He was hauled up
before the judge.
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44. Word: Heed (सावधानी)
• Pronunciation: heed/हीड
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
a. pay attention to; take notice of. [Verb]
b. careful attention [Noun]
• Synonyms: notice, regard, caution
• Antonyms: neglect, ignore, disregard
• Use in a Sentence: He failed to heed the
exercises of social science.
45. Word: Cope (सामना करना)
• Pronunciation: kohp/कोप
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
a. to struggle or deal, especially on fairly
even terms or with some degree of success
(usually followed by with):
b. to face and deal with responsibilities,
problems, or difficulties, especially
successfully or in a calm or adequate
manner
• Synonyms: handle, deal, make do
• Antonyms: fail, mismanage, spoil
• Use in a Sentence: The man is struggling
to cope with his heavy workload.
46. Word: Seize (ज़ब्त करना)
• Pronunciation: seez/सी़ि
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
a. take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
• Synonyms: grab, apprehend
• Antonyms: release, relinquish
• Use in a Sentence: He would seize upon
any excuse for his being late.
47. Word: Sanctity (पववत्रता)
• Pronunciation: sangk-ti-tee/सैंगजक्टटी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
a. the state or quality of being holy,
sacred, or saintly.
b. ultimate importance and inviolability.
• Synonyms: sacredness, divinity
• Antonyms: vileness, impureness
• Use in a Sentence: Numerous miracles
were proof of his sanctity.
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48. Word: Underpin (मजबूत करना)
• Pronunciation: uhn-der-pin/अन्डर्पिन
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: support, justify, or form the
basis for.
• Synonyms: corroborate, sustain
• Antonyms: weaken, undermine
• Use in a Sentence: They firmly believe it
must underpin the operations of the
industry.
49. Word: Bulwark (बचाव)
• Pronunciation: boo l-werk/बुल्वकि
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a defensive wall.
• Synonyms: barrier, safeguard
• Antonyms: feebleness, feebleness
• Use in Sentence: Law is the bulwark of
community.
50. Word: Amnesty (अपराध-ववस्मरण)
• Pronunciation: am-nuh-stee/ऐजम्नस्पटी
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
a. an official pardon for people who have
been convicted of political offences. [Noun]
b. grant an official pardon to. [Verb]
• Synonyms: exemption, forgiveness, liberation
• Antonyms: adjudication, punishment, penalty
• Use in a Sentence: The council granted
an amnesty to all administrative captives.
51. Word: Disown (पररत्याि करना)
• Pronunciation: dis-ohn/र्डसोन
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: refuse to acknowledge or
maintain any connection with.
• Synonyms: abandon, repudiate
• Antonyms: accept, admit
• Use in Sentence: Supervisors may
disown their part in the appraisal system.
52. Word: Belie (शमथ्या शसद्ध करना)
• Pronunciation: bih-lahy/बब ाइ
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
a. (of an appearance) fail to give a true
impression of (something).
b. fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation).
• Synonyms: misrepresent, contradict
• Antonyms: prove, reveal
• Use in Sentence: The facts of
situation belie his testimony.
53. Word: Disruption (ववघ्न)
• Pronunciation: dis-ruhp-shuh n/र्डस्र्शन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: disturbance or problems which
interrupt an event, activity, or process.
• Synonyms: interruption, turmoil, disorder
• Antonyms: structure, array, order
• Use in a Sentence: The strike is expected
to cause delays and disruption to flights.
54. Word: Massive (ववर्ाल)
• Pronunciation: mas-iv/मैलसव
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: large and heavy or solid,
exceptionally large
• Synonyms: huge, enormous
• Antonyms: miniature, small
• Use in a Sentence: We must
make massive efforts to improve it.
55. Word: Surge (प्रवाह के कारण आिे बढ़ना)
• Pronunciation: सजश
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: a. a sudden powerful forward or
upward movement. [Noun]
b. move suddenly and powerfully forward
or upward. [Verb]
• Synonyms: Rise, Gush, Overflow
• Antonyms: Decline, Diminish, Deteriorate
• Use in a Sentence: After listening to the
song, she felt a surge of excitement.
56. Word: Dismay (ननरार् करना)
• Pronunciation: dis-mey/र्डस्पमै
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
concern and distress caused by something
unexpected. [Noun]
cause (someone) to feel concern and
distress. [Verb]
• Synonyms: fear, anxiety, dread, terror
• Antonyms: delight, encourage, ease
• Use in a Sentence: It was not possible to
hide my dismay at what I had seen.
57. Word - Rampant (अननयंत्रत्रत)
• Pronunciation: ram-puh nt/ िै म्पन्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: flourishing or spreading unchecked.
• Synonyms: uncontrolled, unrestrained,
pervasive
the • Antonyms: sparse, limited, controlled
• Use in a Sentence: Poverty was rampant
in the nonurban areas of the country.
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58. Word: Entail (के शलए आवश्यक होना) • Cope

• Haul up
• Pronunciation: en-teyl/एन्टै • Rivet
• Part of Speech: Verb • Contingent
• Meaning: involve (something) as a • In Limbo
necessary or inevitable part or • Saddle
consequence. • Niggle
• Stringent
• Synonyms: necessitate, imply
• Compelling
• Antonyms: exclude, debar
• Splurge
• Use in a Sentence: The project • Underpin
will entail huge expense and labour on us. • Benign
59. Word: Demolition (गिराव) • Resilient
• Nudge
• Pronunciation: dem-uh-lish-uh n/डेमल शन • Usurious
• Part of Speech: Noun
Exercise 2:
• Meaning: the action or process of
demolishing or being demolished. Tell one Synonym &
S. No.
• Synonyms: destruction, ruin Antonym of the Word
1 Lagged
• Antonyms: rehabilitation, conservation
2 Excel
• Use in a Sentence: The project required 3 Verdict
the total demolition of the old bridge.
4 Slump
60. Word: Flutter (हवा में हहलना) 5 Seize
• Pronunciation: fluht-er/ल टि 6 Chide
7 Underpin
• Part of Speech: Verb 8 Sanctity
• Meaning: 9 Diktat
a. to wave, flap, or toss about: 10 Refrain
b. to move in quick, irregular motions;
vibrate. Exercise 3: Match the column.
c. to beat rapidly, as the heart. S. No. Words Synonyms
d. to be tremulous or agitated. 1 Scrutiny Distress
• Synonyms: quiver, flurry 2 Bulwark Failure
• Antonyms: calm, dawdle 3 Agitation Contradict
• Use in a Sentence: He felt a flutter of 4 Fiasco Exemption
excitement after winning the game. 5 Belie Investigation
6 Amnesty Barrier
Practice Time
Exercise 4: Match the column.
Based on the above article, we have some practice
questions for you. Try to answer these questions in S. No. Words Antonym
the comments section & our team will review them 1 Afflict Respise
at the earliest! 2 Nadir Brittle
3 Resilient Soothe
Exercise 1: 4 Feel the punch Peak
Here are some of the words from the above article. 5 Loom Diminish
Try to frame sentences from them in your own 6 Herculean Easy
words and share them with us in the comments Answer all the exercises in the comment section.
section!

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