1. Escalation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something.
- Meaning (Hindi): वृद्धि
- Synonyms: Intensification, Increase
- Antonyms: De-escalation, Reduction
- Example: The escalation of tensions led to widespread protests.
- Related Words: Escalate (Verb), Escalatory (Adjective)
2. Dubious (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
- Meaning (Hindi): संदिग्ध
- Synonyms: Doubtful, Uncertain
- Antonyms: Certain, Definite
- Example: She had a dubious expression when he made the claim.
- Related Words: Dubiously (Adverb), Dubiousness (Noun)
3. Equitable (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Fair and impartial.
- Meaning (Hindi): न्यायसंगत
- Synonyms: Fair, Just
- Antonyms: Unfair, Inequitable
- Example: The judge made an equitable decision.
- Related Words: Equitably (Adverb), Equity (Noun)
4. Controversy (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A prolonged public dispute or debate.
- Meaning (Hindi): विवाद
- Synonyms: Dispute, Argument
- Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony
- Example: The controversy surrounding the policy sparked national debate.
- Related Words: Controversial (Adjective), Controversially (Adverb)
5. Inflammatory (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Arousing strong emotions, especially anger.
- Meaning (Hindi): उत्तेजक
- Synonyms: Provocative, Incendiary
- Antonyms: Calming, Soothing
- Example: His inflammatory remarks caused an uproar.
- Related Words: Inflammation (Noun), Inflame (Verb)
6. Pendency (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The state of being pending; awaiting a decision.
- Meaning (Hindi): लंबित स्थिति
- Synonyms: Pending status, Awaiting
- Antonyms: Resolution, Conclusion
- Example: The pendency of the case frustrated the plaintiffs.
- Related Words: Pending (Adjective), Pend (Verb)
7. Retrenchment (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.
- Meaning (Hindi): कटौती
- Synonyms: Cutback, Reduction
- Antonyms: Expansion, Increase
- Example: The company announced retrenchment measures to save costs.
- Related Words: Retrench (Verb), Retrenching (Gerund)
8. Dispute (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A disagreement or argument.
- Meaning (Hindi): विवाद
- Synonyms: Controversy, Conflict
- Antonyms: Agreement, Accord
- Example: The dispute over land ownership lasted for years.
- Related Words: Disputed (Adjective), Disputant (Noun)
9. Allegation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
- Meaning (Hindi): आरोप
- Synonyms: Accusation, Claim
- Antonyms: Defense, Justification
- Example: The allegation of fraud was taken seriously by the authorities.
- Related Words: Alleged (Adjective), Alleging (Gerund)
10. Mandate (Noun)
- Meaning (English): An official order or commission to do something.
- Meaning (Hindi): आदेश
- Synonyms: Directive, Command
- Antonyms: Prohibition, Forbiddance
- Example: The government received a mandate to implement reforms.
- Related Words: Mandated (Adjective), Mandating (Gerund)
11. Proponent (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A person who advocates for a cause or proposal.
- Meaning (Hindi): समर्थक
- Synonyms: Advocate, Supporter
- Antonyms: Opponent, Critic
- Example: She is a proponent of environmental conservation.
- Related Words: Propose (Verb), Proposal (Noun)
12. Scrutinise (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
- Meaning (Hindi): बारीकी से जांचना
- Synonyms: Examine, Inspect
- Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore
- Example: The committee will scrutinise the financial reports.
- Related Words: Scrutiny (Noun), Scrutinizer (Noun)
13. Commence (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To begin or start.
- Meaning (Hindi): प्रारंभ करना
- Synonyms: Begin, Initiate
- Antonyms: Conclude, End
- Example: The ceremony will commence at noon.
- Related Words: Commencement (Noun), Commencing (Gerund)
14. Viable (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Capable of working successfully; feasible.
- Meaning (Hindi): व्यवहार्य
- Synonyms: Feasible, Practical
- Antonyms: Impractical, Unworkable
- Example: The plan is viable and can be implemented.
- Related Words: Viability (Noun), Viably (Adverb)
15. Deterioration (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The process of becoming progressively worse.
- Meaning (Hindi): बिगड़ना
- Synonyms: Decline, Diminution
- Antonyms: Improvement, Enhancement
- Example: The deterioration of the building was evident.
- Related Words: Deteriorate (Verb), Deteriorating (Gerund)
16. Implicate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To show someone to be involved in a crime or wrongdoing.
- Meaning (Hindi): शामिल करना
- Synonyms: Involve, Accuse
- Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolve
- Example: The evidence may implicate several individuals.
- Related Words: Implication (Noun), Implicating (Gerund)
17. Augment (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To make something greater by adding to it.
- Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
- Synonyms: Increase, Enhance
- Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish
- Example: They plan to augment their income through investments.
- Related Words: Augmentation (Noun), Augmented (Adjective)
18. Concur (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To agree or have the same opinion.
- Meaning (Hindi): सहमत होना
- Synonyms: Agree, Consent
- Antonyms: Disagree, Dissent
- Example: I concur with your assessment of the situation.
- Related Words: Concurrence (Noun), Concurrent (Adjective)
19. Facilitate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To make an action or process easier.
- Meaning (Hindi): सुगम बनाना
- Synonyms: Assist, Enable
- Antonyms: Hinder, Obstruct
- Example: The new software will facilitate communication.
- Related Words: Facilitation (Noun), Facilitator (Noun)
20. Sustainability (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
- Meaning (Hindi): स्थिरता
- Synonyms: Durability, Continuity
- Antonyms: Unsustainability, Instability
- Example: Sustainability is crucial for future generations.
- Related Words: Sustainable (Adjective), Sustain (Verb)