Murder of law and order

Collapse (v) = to fall down suddenly, usually because of a lack of strength or support
(Uगर पड़ना)
Synonym: Crumble, fall apart
Antonym: Build, strengthen
Sentence: The building collapsed due to structural failure.

Handcuffed (adj) = restrained or controlled, often used to describe a person who has
been physically restrained with handcuffs (हथकड़ी बंधा)
Synonym: Restrained, shackled
Antonym: Unrestrained, free
Sentence: The suspect was handcuffed and taken to the police station.

Abject (adj) = extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading (नीच)

Synonym: Miserable, wretched
Antonym: Noble, exalted
Sentence: They lived in abject poverty.
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Murder of law and order

Prevails (v) = proves more powerful or superior; becomes widespread or common
(Hबल होना)
Synonym: Dominate, triumph
Antonym: Fail, lose
Sentence: Justice prevails in the end.

One pretext or the other (phrase) = any excuse or reason given to justify a particular
action or decision (एक या दस
ू रे बहाने पर)
Sentence: He avoided meeting me on one pretext or the other.

Alleged (adj) = said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or
undesirable quality (कUथत)
Synonym: Supposed, reported
Antonym: Proven, confirmed
Sentence: The alleged crime was committed last week.

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Daylight murder (n) = an outrageous or egregious act or event, often referring to an
unfair or exploitative situation (^दनदहाड़े ह6या)
Sentence: The high prices of essential goods are like daylight murder for the common
people.

Chilling (adj) = causing fear or horror; frightening (भयावह)

Synonym: Scary, terrifying
Antonym: Comforting, soothing
Sentence: The chilling scene in the movie left the audience in shock.

Gun down (v) = to shoot someone with a gun, often resulting in death (बंदक
ू से मार
Uगराना)
Synonym: Shoot, kill
Sentence: The criminal was gunned down by the police in the encounter.

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Chaos (n) = complete disorder and confusion (अराजकता)
Synonym: Disorder, disarray
Antonym: Order, harmony
Sentence: The sudden announcement created chaos in the crowd.

Dubious (adj) = doubtful; not to be relied upon (संदेहपण

ू )/
Synonym: Uncertain, questionable
Antonym: Certain, reliable
Sentence: The authenticity of the document was dubious.

Discriminatory (adj) = treating a person or group unfairly based on their race, religion,
gender, etc. (भेदभावपणू )/
Synonym: Biased, prejudiced
Antonym: Fair, impartial
Sentence: The discriminatory hiring practices should be stopped.

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Demolition (n) = the act of destroying or pulling down a building or structure (!वrवंस)
Synonym: Destruction, wrecking
Antonym: Construction, building
Sentence: The demolition of the old building made way for a new shopping complex.

Lapses (noun) = temporary failures or mistakes, often caused by a momentary lack of

attention or judgment (चकू )
Synonyms: Errors, slip-ups
Antonyms: Perfection, accuracy
Sentence: The manager noticed several lapses in the employee's work, which led to a
discussion about improving focus.

Scant (adj) = barely sufficient or adequate; not enough in quantity or size (अbप)
Synonyms: Insufficient, meager
Antonyms: Abundant, ample
Sentence: The scant resources available to the team made it difficult to complete the
project
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Not a whistle-blower(Editorial-2)
Whistle-blower (noun) = a person who informs on someone or an organization
engaged in illegal or unethical activity (!वपMी)
Synonyms: Informant, expositor
Antonyms: Concealer, hider
Sentence: The whistle-blower alerted the authorities about corruption within the
organization.

Exposed (adj) = left without protection or cover; made visible (अनावरण)

Synonyms: Uncovered, revealed
Antonyms: Covered, concealed
Sentence: The exposed wiring in the building posed a safety hazard.

Invasion (noun) = an unwelcome intrusion into another's territory or domain

(आpमण)
Synonyms: Incursion, attack
Antonyms: Retreat, withdrawal
Sentence: The invasion
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Flutter (noun) = a state of nervous excitement or agitation (घबराहट)
Synonyms: Fluster, agitation
Antonyms: Calm, composure
Sentence: The sudden noise caused a flutter among the birds.

Confidential (adj) = intended to be kept secret (गोपनीय)

Synonyms: Private, secret
Antonyms: Public, open
Sentence: The manager shared confidential information only with trusted employees.

Unflattering (adj) = not presenting something or someone in a favorable or attractive

way (अHीय)
Synonyms: Uncomplimentary, critical
Antonyms: Flattering, complimentary
Sentence: The photograph captured an unflattering angle of the subject.

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Assessments (noun) = the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of
someone or something (मb ू यांकन)
Synonyms: Appraisal, evaluation
Antonyms: Ignorance, disregard
Sentence: The teacher used various assessments to measure students' progress.

Tactical (adj) = relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific

end (ताकती)
Synonyms: Strategic, calculated
Antonyms: Haphazard, unplanned
Sentence: The army employed a tactical maneuver to outflank the enemy.

Embattled (adj) = involved in or prepared for a fight, struggle, or conflict (लड़ाई करने
वाला)
Synonyms: Besieged, beleaguered
Antonyms: Untroubled, peaceful
Sentence: The embattled
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Explicit (adj) = stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
(%प;ट)
Synonyms: Clear, definite
Antonyms: Ambiguous, vague
Sentence: The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
• Propagandistic (adj) = relating to or characterized by propaganda, or the spreading
of information to influence public opinion (Hचारवाद5)
Synonyms: Manipulative, promotional
Antonyms: Impartial, unbiased
Sentence: The government's propagandistic messaging was meant to sway public
opinion in their favor.
• Allies (noun) = countries, groups, or people who support and help each other
(सहयोगी)
Synonyms: Partners, collaborators
Antonyms: Opponents, adversaries
Sentence: During the war, the nations formed a strong alliance and fought together
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Ethical (adj) = relating to moral principles, or the branch of knowledge dealing with
moral principles (नैFतक)
Synonyms: Moral, principled
Antonyms: Unethical, immoral
Sentence: The company is committed to following ethical business practices in all its
operations.
• Underpinning (noun) = a basis, foundation, or support that provides strength or
stability (आधार)
Synonyms: Basis, groundwork
Antonyms: Superstructure, façade
Sentence: Trust is the underpinning of any successful relationship.
• Espionage (noun) = the act or practice of spying, especially to obtain secret or
confidential information about other countries or organizations (जासस ू ी)
Synonyms: Spying, intelligence-gathering
Antonyms: Transparency, openness
Sentence: The government has accused a foreign agent of espionage against the
state.
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Promoting impunity
Impunity (noun) = exemption from punishment or freedom from the harmful
consequences of an action (द|डमिु [त)
Synonyms: Immunity, exemption
Antonyms: Liability, accountability
Sentence: The criminal acted with impunity, believing that he would never be caught.

Massacre (noun) = a brutal and indiscriminate killing of many people, often

considered inhumane (नरसंहार)
Synonyms: Slaughter, carnage
Antonyms: Rescue, protection
Sentence: The violent massacre left the village in shock and despair.

Nod (verb) = to move one's head up and down to indicate agreement, understanding,
or acknowledgment ((सर ^हलाना)
Synonyms: Acknowledge, assent
Antonyms: Shake, disapprove
Sentence: The teacher
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Promoting impunity
Prosecute (verb) = to bring legal proceedings against someone, typically for a criminal
offense (अ(भयोग करना)
Synonyms: Charge, indict
Antonyms: Defend, exonerate
Sentence: The government decided to prosecute the company for violating
environmental regulations.

Disconcerting (adj) = causing one to feel unsettled, uneasy, or disturbed (dयाकुल

करनेवाला)
Synonyms: Unsettling, disturbing
Antonyms: Comforting, reassuring
Sentence: The sudden change in plans was disconcerting for the team.
• Insurgency (noun) = a rebellion or uprising against an established authority or
government (!वxोह)
Synonyms: Revolt, rebellion
Antonyms: Submission, compliance
Sentence: The government
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Scuffle (noun) = a short and confused fight or struggle at close quarters (हाथापाई)
Synonyms: Tussle, skirmish
Antonyms: Harmony, agreement
Sentence: The protesters engaged in a scuffle with the police.

Resorted (verb) = to turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an undesirable

one) to resolve a difficult situation (आ€य लेना)
Synonyms: Turned, relied
Antonyms: Abandoned, disregarded
Sentence: Due to financial difficulties, they resorted to selling their home.

Extremists (noun) = people who hold extreme or fanatical political or religious views
(उ•वाद5)
Synonyms: Fanatics, radicals
Antonyms: Moderates, centrists
Sentence: The government was worried about the rise of extremists in the region.
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Incongruent (adj) = not in harmony or agreement with something; incompatible
(असंगत)
Synonyms: Inconsistent, contradictory
Antonyms: Congruent, compatible
Sentence: The new policy was incongruent with the company's core values.

Conducive (adj) = making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible (सहायक)

Synonyms: Favorable, advantageous
Antonyms: Unfavorable, unsuitable
Sentence: The peaceful environment was conducive to productive work.

Redounded (verb) = to contribute greatly to (a person's credit or honor) (बढ़ोतर5 होना)

Synonyms: Rebound, enhance
Antonyms: Diminish, detract
Sentence: His efforts redounded to the benefit of the entire community.

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Promoting impunity
Culpability (noun) = the state of being responsible for a fault or wrongdoing
(दोषारोपण)
Synonym: Blame, responsibility
Antonym: Innocence, blamelessness
Sentence: The investigation aimed to determine the extent of the manager's
culpability in the financial scandal.

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Feud (noun) = a long and bitter argument or conflict between people or groups
(झगड़ा)
Synonym: Dispute, quarrel
Antonym: Agreement, harmony
Sentence: The longstanding feud between the two families has yet to be resolved.

Topple (verb) = to make something or someone fall or lose balance, often by force
(Uगरा दे ना)
Synonym: Overthrow, knock over
Antonym: Establish, stabilize
Sentence: The strong winds toppled the trees during the storm.

Outlast (verb) = to last or continue to exist longer than someone or something else
(लंबे समय तक बना रहना)
Synonym: Endure, persist
Antonym: Disappear, fade
Sentence: His love
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Reign (noun) = the period during which a ruler, especially a monarch, is in power
(रा‚यकाल)
Synonym: Rule, administration
Antonym: Anarchy, chaos
Sentence: Queen Elizabeth II's reign has been marked by numerous historic events.

Truce (noun) = a temporary agreement to stop fighting, arguing, or competing

(यC
ु ध!वराम)
Synonym: Ceasefire, armistice
Antonym: Hostilities, conflict
Sentence: The two countries agreed to a truce after months of fighting.

Vow (verb) = to make a firm promise to do something (HFत}ा करना)

Synonym: Pledge, swear
Antonym: Break, renege
Sentence: She vowed to take revenge on those who betrayed her.
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Site (noun) = a place where something is, was, or will be built or an area where
something happened (%थान)
Synonym: Location, spot
Antonym: N/A
Sentence: They chose a beautiful site for their new home.

Oust (verb) = to force someone to leave a position of power, job, or place (बेदखल
करना)
Synonym: Remove, expel
Antonym: Appoint, install
Sentence: The board decided to oust the CEO due to poor performance.

Clout (noun) = power or influence, especially in politics or business (Hभाव)

Synonym: Influence, sway
Antonym: Impotence, powerlessness
Sentence: The senator used his clout to gather support for the bill.
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Strife (noun) = strong disagreement, conflict, or antagonism (संघष/)
Synonym: Discord, contention
Antonym: Peace, harmony
Sentence: The political strife in the country has led to widespread protests.

Scant (adj) = barely sufficient or adequate (अbप)

Synonym: Meager, sparse
Antonym: Abundant, ample
Sentence: She paid scant attention to the warnings about the storm.

Atrocity (noun) = an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act (नश

ृ ंसता)
Synonym: Barbarity, cruelty
Antonym: Kindness, benevolence
Sentence: The atrocities committed during the war shocked the world.

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Tread (verb) = to put your foot on something or to press something down with your
foot (पैर रखना)
Synonym: Step, walk
Antonym: N/A
Sentence: Be careful not to tread on the flowers while walking through the garden.

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Tragic unpreparedness
Tragic (adj) = causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow (oासदायक)
Synonym: Disastrous, heartbreaking
Antonym: Fortunate, happy
Sentence: The tragic accident left the entire community in shock.

Morbidity (noun) = the condition of being diseased or the rate of disease in a

population (रोगा6मकता)
Synonym: Unhealthiness, illness
Antonym: Healthiness, vitality
Sentence: The morbidity rate in the area has increased due to poor sanitation.

Caprice (noun) = a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated action or change in

mood (सनक)
Synonym: Whim, impulse
Antonym: Plan, deliberation
Sentence: The manager's caprice led to unpredictable decisions that confused the
employees.
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Tragic unpreparedness
Foreseeable (adj) = able to be predicted or anticipated (अनम
ु ाFनत)
Synonym: Anticipated, expected
Antonym: Unpredictable, unexpected
Sentence: The project's success was foreseeable due to the team's hard work and
dedication.

Inevitability (noun) = the quality of being certain to happen (अपsरहाय/ता)

Synonym: Certainty, unavoidability
Antonym: Uncertainty, unpredictability
Sentence: The inevitability of change is a constant in life.

Scramble (verb) = to move or climb quickly, especially with difficulty or in a

disorganized manner (झटके से चलना)
Synonym: Hustle, struggle
Antonym: Organize, stroll
Sentence: The kids scrambled to collect the candies that had been thrown on the
ground.
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Resourcefulness (noun) = the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome
difficulties (कुशलता)
Synonym: Ingenuity, inventiveness
Antonym: Incompetence, helplessness
Sentence: Her resourcefulness helped her solve the problem even with limited
resources.

Onset (noun) = the beginning or start of something (Hारgभ)

Synonym: Commencement, outset
Antonym: Conclusion, end
Sentence: The onset of winter brought colder temperatures and snowfall.

Elusive (adj) = difficult to find, catch, or achieve (अ•हणीय)

Synonym: Evasive, slippery
Antonym: Obvious, straightforward
Sentence: The elusive suspect managed to evade the police for months.
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Tragic unpreparedness
Imbalance (noun) = a lack of balance or equality between different aspects of a
situation (असंतल
ु न)
Synonym: Disparity, inequality
Antonym: Balance, equilibrium
Sentence: The imbalance in the distribution of resources led to social unrest.

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A judgment that upholds the Constitution(Editorial-2)
Uphold (verb) = to support or defend a principle, rule, or law (समथ/न करना)
Synonym: Support, maintain
Antonym: Oppose, undermine
Sentence: The judge decided to uphold the original decision.

Merely (adverb) = only or just; nothing more than (केवल)

Synonym: Simply, only
Antonym: Significantly, substantially
Sentence: The new policy is not perfect; it is merely a step in the right direction.

Landmark judgment (noun) = a legal decision that establishes a significant principle or

new legal precedent (मह6वपण ू / फैसला)
Synonym: Groundbreaking decision, precedent-setting ruling
Antonym: Insignificant decision, trivial ruling
Sentence: The Supreme Court's landmark judgment on women's rights has far-
reaching implications.
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Fiat (noun) = an official order or decision given by a person or organization with
authority (आदे श)
Synonym: Decree, edict
Antonym: Request, suggestion
Sentence: The government issued a fiat to ban smoking in public places.

Endorse (verb) = to publicly declare support or approval for something or someone

(समथ/न करना)
Synonym: Support, approve
Antonym: Disapprove, condemn
Sentence: The celebrity decided to endorse the new product line.

Admonition (noun) = a warning or reprimand given to someone about their behavior

or actions (चेतावनी)
Synonym: Warning, reprimand
Antonym: Praise, commendation
Sentence: The teacher
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Rhetoric (noun) = the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often using
figures of speech and other compositional techniques (वा[पटुता)
Synonym: Eloquence, oratory
Antonym: Inarticulateness, silence
Sentence: The politician's rhetoric was powerful and convincing.

Arbitrariness (noun) = the quality of being determined by chance or impulse rather

than by reason or necessity (मनमानी)
Synonym: Randomness, capriciousness
Antonym: Consistency, fairness
Sentence: The arbitrariness of his decisions frustrated his colleagues.

Dilution (noun) = the act of making something weaker or less effective (कमजोर करना)
Synonym: Weakening, attenuation
Antonym: Concentration, strengthening
Sentence: The dilution of the new regulations disappointed the activists.
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Draconian (adj) = extremely harsh or severe, usually referring to laws or punishments
Synonym: Harsh, oppressive
Antonym: Lenient, mild
Sentence: The government's draconian measures to curb crime were met with
criticism.

Money Laundering (noun) = the process of concealing the illegal origins of money
gained through criminal activities by transferring it through legitimate businesses or
financial transactions (धन षोधक)
Synonym: Dirty money, laundering
Antonym: Legal income, legitimate earnings
Sentence: The authorities arrested the businessman on charges of money laundering.

Apex (noun) = the highest point or level of something (शीष/)

Synonym: Peak, summit
Antonym: Bottom, base
Sentence: The athlete
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Remarkable (adj) = worthy of attention, striking or extraordinary (असाधारण)
Synonym: Extraordinary, notable
Antonym: Ordinary, unimpressive
Sentence: The artist's remarkable talent was evident in her stunning paintings.

Infructuous (adj) = unproductive, not yielding desired results (Fन;फल)

Synonym: Fruitless, unprofitable
Antonym: Fruitful, productive
Sentence: The team's infructuous efforts led to the project's failure.

Dissolution (noun) = the process of dissolving or breaking up (!वघटन)

Synonym: Disintegration, termination
Antonym: Formation, establishment
Sentence: The dissolution of the partnership led to the closure of the business.

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Expounded (verb) = to explain or set forth in detail (!व%तार से समझाना)
Synonym: Explain, elucidate
Antonym: Obscure, confuse
Sentence: The professor expounded the complex theory to the students.

Doctrinal (adj) = related to a doctrine, a set of beliefs or principles ((सCधाOतवाद5)

Synonym: Dogmatic, ideological
Antonym: Unprincipled, freethinking
Sentence: The political party's doctrinal stance remained unchanged over the years.

Populist (adj) = relating to or supporting policies that appeal to the general

population (लोकलभ ु ावन)
Synonym: Democratic, popular
Antonym: Elitist, exclusive
Sentence: The politician's populist approach resonated with the masses.

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Hedging (verb) = to protect oneself from potential losses or risks (जोƒखम से बचने के
(लए काय/ करना)
Synonym: Safeguard, protect
Antonym: Expose, endanger
Sentence: The company hedged its investments to minimize financial risks.

Adjudicatory (adj) = related to the process of making a formal judgment or decision

(Oयायाधीश के सgबOधी)
Synonym: Judicial, decisive
Antonym: Indecisive, nonjudicial
Sentence: The adjudicatory proceedings were conducted fairly and transparently.

Aggrandise (verb) = to increase the power, status, or wealth of (बढ़ाना)

Synonym: Enhance, elevate
Antonym: Diminish, reduce
Sentence: The ruler sought to aggrandise his kingdom through strategic alliances.
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The caste imperative

Imperative (adj) = extremely important or urgent; requiring action or attention
(अ6यावvयक)
Synonym= Crucial, essential
Antonym= Unimportant, optional
Sentence= It is imperative that we address the issue immediately to avoid further
complications.

Census (n) = an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various

details of individuals (जनगणना)
Synonym= Population count, survey
Antonym= N/A
Sentence= The government conducts a census every ten years to gather demographic
data.
• Flawed (adj) = having imperfections or errors; defective (दोषपण ू )/
Synonym= Imperfect, faulty
Antonym= Flawless, perfect
Sentence= The by
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Quota (n) = a fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or
contribute (कोटा)
Synonym= Allocation, portion
Antonym= Infinity, entirety
Sentence= The company has set a quota for each employee to achieve their sales
target.

Pertinent (adj) = relevant or applicable to a particular matter; appropriate (यथासंभव)

Synonym= Relevant, applicable
Antonym= Irrelevant, unrelated
Sentence= She asked some pertinent questions during the meeting.

Diligent (adj) = showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties (पsर€मी)
Synonym= Hardworking, assiduous
Antonym= Lazy, negligent
Sentence= Her diligent efforts eventually led to her promotion.
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Quantifiable (adj) = able to be expressed or measured as a quantity (माoांकSय)
Synonym= Measurable, calculable
Antonym= Unquantifiable, immeasurable
Sentence= The experiment provided quantifiable data to support the hypothesis.

Riddled (adj) = full of or pervaded by something undesirable or problematic (भरा हुआ)

Synonym= Infested, permeated
Antonym= Clear, untroubled
Sentence= The organization was riddled with corruption and inefficiency.

Infirmity (n) = physical or mental weakness or illness (दब

ु ल
/ ता)
Synonym= Frailty, weakness
Antonym= Strength, vitality
Sentence= Old age often brings various infirmities that can affect one's quality of life.

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Enumeration (n) = the action of mentioning a number of things one by one; counting
(गणना)
Synonym= Listing, counting
Antonym= N/A
Sentence= The report included an enumeration of the key points discussed during the
meeting.
• Render (v) = provide or give (a service, help, etc.); cause to be or become; make
(Hदान करना)
Synonym= Provide, supply
Antonym= Withhold, refuse
Sentence= The government rendered financial assistance to the disaster-stricken
areas.
• Thoroughgoing (adj) = complete and determined, without any limits or restrictions
(सgपण ू )/
Synonym= Uncompromising, absolute
Antonym= Half-hearted, partial
Sentence= Her thoroughgoing
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Consolidation (noun) = the process of combining multiple things into a single, more
effective or coherent whole (संगठन)
Synonym= Merger, unification
Antonym= Separation, fragmentation
Sentence= The consolidation of smaller businesses created a more efficient
organization.

Respondent (noun) = a person who provides answers or replies to questions, often in

a legal context (उTरदाता)
Synonym= Answerer, defendant
Antonym= Inquirer, plaintiff
Sentence= The respondent provided a detailed account of the events in question.

Decennial (adj) = occurring every ten years (दशवा!ष/क)

Synonym= Decadal, every ten years
Antonym= Annual, biennial
Sentence= The by
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• Socioeconomic (adj) = relating to the combination of social and economic factors
(सामािजक-आ(थ*क)
Synonym= Social-economic, sociopolitical
Antonym= None
Sentence= The socioeconomic status of a person can greatly affect their opportunities in
life.
• Acquiesce (verb) = to accept or agree to something without protest, often reluctantly
(मान लेना)
Synonym= Comply, consent
Antonym= Resist, oppose
Sentence= He decided to acquiesce to his parents' wishes and pursue a career in
medicine.
• Reification (noun) = the process of treating an abstract concept or idea as if it were a
real, concrete thing (व/तव ु ाद)
Synonym= Objectification, concretization
Antonym= Abstracting, de-objectifying
Sentence= The reification of certain ideals can lead to a distorted understanding of
reality.
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Facile (adj) = easily achieved or done without much effort, often with a lack of depth
or understanding (सरल)
Synonym= Effortless, simplistic
Antonym= Difficult, profound
Sentence= The facile solution to the problem failed to address the underlying issues.

Confer (verb) = to have a discussion, exchange ideas, or consult with someone to

reach a decision (परामश/ करना)
Synonym= Consult, deliberate
Antonym= Withhold, conceal
Sentence= The committee members will confer to make a final decision on the
proposal.

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Bilateral (adj) = involving two parties, usually countries, in an agreement or
relationship (C!वपMीय)
Synonym= Two-sided, mutual
Antonym= Unilateral, multilateral
Sentence= The bilateral trade agreement between the two countries boosted
economic growth.

Chaired (v) = to preside over a meeting, committee, or event (अrयMता करना)

Synonym= Preside, lead
Antonym= Follow, attend
Sentence= She chaired the committee meeting with great skill and efficiency.

Hailed (v) = to acclaim, praise or greet enthusiastically (जयजयकार करना)

Synonym= Acclaim, praise
Antonym= Criticize, disparage
Sentence= The new technology was hailed as a breakthrough in the field of medicine.
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Surge (n) = a sudden increase or rise (वC
ृ Uध)
Synonym= Increase, upswing
Antonym= Decrease, decline
Sentence= There was a surge in demand for the product after its successful
advertising campaign.

Imbalance (n) = a situation where elements are not in equal or correct proportions
(असंतल
ु न)
Synonym= Disparity, inequality
Antonym= Balance, equilibrium
Sentence= The economic imbalance between the regions led to social unrest.

Catapult (v) = to launch or propel something or someone suddenly (HMेपण करना)

Synonym= Launch, propel
Antonym= Restrain, hold back
Sentence= The viral video catapulted the singer to instant fame.
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Laggard (n) = a person or thing that makes slow progress and falls behind others
(स%
ु त)
Synonym= Straggler, slowpoke
Antonym= Leader, front-runner
Sentence= The company was a laggard in adopting new technology, which affected its
competitiveness.

Impetus (n) = a force or energy that encourages a particular activity or progress

(Hेरणा)
Synonym= Momentum, stimulus
Antonym= Hindrance, obstacle
Sentence= The new government policy provided the impetus for economic growth.

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Demographic (adj) = relating to the statistical study of populations, especially their
size, distribution, and characteristics (जनसांिXयकSय)
Synonyms: Population-based, statistical
Antonyms: Individual, non-statistical
Sentence: The demographic trends in the country indicate a rapidly aging population.
• Extrapolate (v) = to estimate or predict something based on known data by
extending or projecting known information (अनम ु ान लगाना)
Synonyms: Estimate, infer
Antonyms: Interpolate, measure
Sentence: The researchers extrapolated the future growth of the industry based on
current trends.
• Vacillating (adj) = being indecisive, hesitating, or wavering in making decisions
(अFनिvचत)
Synonyms: Hesitant, wavering
Antonyms: Decisive, resolute
Sentence: The vacillating manager delayed the project due to his inability to make
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Sterilisation (n) = the process of making something free from bacteria or other living
microorganisms, or rendering an individual incapable of reproduction (%वwछता)
Synonyms: Disinfection, sanitation
Antonyms: Contamination, pollution
Sentence: Sterilisation of medical instruments is crucial to prevent infections during
surgeries.

Arbitrage (n) = the simultaneous buying and selling of securities, currencies, or

commodities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices for the same
asset (अ…ब/†ेज)
Synonyms: Speculation, trading
Antonyms: Hold, stagnation
Sentence: Many investors use arbitrage strategies to profit from price discrepancies in
different markets.

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Undergird (v) = to support or strengthen something from beneath or to provide a
basis for something (समथ/न करना)
Synonyms: Bolster, reinforce
Antonyms: Undermine, weaken
Sentence: Strong fundamentals undergird the success of any business venture.

Outsource (v) = to obtain goods or services from an outside or foreign supplier,

especially in place of an internal source (आउटसोस/ करना)
Synonyms: Contract out, delegate
Antonyms: Insource, internalize
Sentence: The company decided to outsource its customer service operations to
reduce costs.
• Bust (n) = a sculpture representing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest; (v)
to break or ruin something (मFू त/; तोड़ना)
Synonyms: Statue, effigy; break, shatter
Antonyms: Whole, intact
Sentence: The museum
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Fertility (n) = the quality of being fertile; capable of producing abundant vegetation
or crops, or the ability to conceive children (उपजाऊ)
Synonyms: Productivity, fecundity
Antonyms: Sterility, barrenness
Sentence: The high fertility of the soil in the region led to a thriving agricultural
industry.

Discourse (n) = written or spoken communication or debate; conversation about a

particular topic (बातचीत)
Synonyms: Discussion, dialogue
Antonyms: Silence, monologue
Sentence: The political discourse around climate change has grown more urgent in
recent years.

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Aspiration (n) = a strong desire or ambition to achieve something, typically requiring
determination and hard work (मह6वाकांMा)
Synonyms: Ambition, goal
Antonyms: Apathy, disinterest
Sentence: Her aspiration to become a successful entrepreneur motivated her to work
tirelessly.

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