1. Tokenism (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The practice of making a symbolic effort to be inclusive without meaningful change
- Meaning (Hindi): दिखावटी प्रयास
- Synonyms: Insincerity, Superficiality, Window-dressing
- Antonyms: Authenticity, Sincerity, Genuineness
- Example: Many corporate diversity programs have been criticized as mere tokenism.
- Related Words: Tokenistic (Adjective)
2. Perseverance (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay
- Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता, अटलता
- Synonyms: Determination, Tenacity, Endurance
- Antonyms: Laziness, Indifference, Weakness
- Example: His perseverance in research led to a groundbreaking discovery.
- Related Words: Persevere (Verb), Perseverant (Adjective)
3. Sanction (Noun/Verb)
- Meaning (English): Official permission or penalty for an action
- Meaning (Hindi): स्वीकृति, प्रतिबंध
- Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Restriction (Context-dependent)
- Antonyms: Prohibition, Disapproval, Ban
- Example: The government imposed economic sanctions on the violating country.
- Related Words: Sanctioned (Adjective), Sanctioning (Verb)
4. Apprehend (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To arrest someone or understand something
- Meaning (Hindi): गिरफ्तार करना, समझना
- Synonyms: Capture, Seize, Comprehend
- Antonyms: Release, Free, Misunderstand
- Example: The police managed to apprehend the suspect.
- Related Words: Apprehension (Noun), Apprehensive (Adjective)
5. Disenfranchise (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To deprive someone of voting rights or privileges
- Meaning (Hindi): अधिकार छीन लेना
- Synonyms: Deprive, Oppress, Exclude
- Antonyms: Empower, Enfranchise, Include
- Example: Certain policies have disenfranchised minority groups.
- Related Words: Disenfranchisement (Noun)
6. Scrutiny (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Critical observation or examination
- Meaning (Hindi): गहन जांच
- Synonyms: Inspection, Analysis, Examination
- Antonyms: Neglect, Oversight, Carelessness
- Example: The policy came under public scrutiny.
- Related Words: Scrutinize (Verb), Scrutinous (Adjective)
7. Adjudicate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To make a formal judgment or decision
- Meaning (Hindi): न्यायिक निर्णय करना
- Synonyms: Judge, Arbitrate, Resolve
- Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Hesitate
- Example: The panel will adjudicate the case next week.
- Related Words: Adjudication (Noun), Adjudicator (Noun)
8. Prevalence (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The fact or condition of being widespread
- Meaning (Hindi): व्यापकता
- Synonyms: Ubiquity, Occurrence, Dominance
- Antonyms: Rarity, Uncommonness, Scarcity
- Example: The prevalence of cybercrime has increased significantly.
- Related Words: Prevalent (Adjective)
9. Repercussion (Noun)
- Meaning (English): An unintended consequence of an action
- Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिकूल प्रभाव
- Synonyms: Consequence, Impact, Effect
- Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Initiation
- Example: The new policy had serious repercussions for the economy.
- Related Words: Repercussive (Adjective)
10. Exemption (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The act of freeing someone from an obligation
- Meaning (Hindi): छूट
- Synonyms: Immunity, Exoneration, Relief
- Antonyms: Obligation, Liability, Requirement
- Example: Senior citizens receive a tax exemption.
- Related Words: Exempt (Adjective/Verb)
11. Ostensible (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): To bring under control or domination
- Meaning (Hindi): अधीन करना
- Synonyms: Conquer, Suppress, Overpower
- Antonyms: Liberate, Free, Empower
- Example: The empire subjugated smaller territories.
- Related Words: Subjugation (Noun), Subjugated (Adjective)
12. Subjugate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To bring under control or domination
- Meaning (Hindi): अधीन करना
- Synonyms: Conquer, Suppress, Overpower
- Antonyms: Liberate, Free, Empower
- Example: The empire subjugated smaller territories.
- Related Words: Subjugation (Noun), Subjugated (Adjective)
13. Detrimental (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Causing harm or damage
- Meaning (Hindi): हानिकारक
- Synonyms: Harmful, Adverse, Damaging
- Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Advantageous
- Example: Smoking is detrimental to health.
- Related Words: Detriment (Noun)
14. Indictment (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A formal charge or accusation of a crime
- Meaning (Hindi): अभियोग
- Synonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Charge
- Antonyms: Acquittal, Absolution, Exoneration
- Example: The businessman faced an indictment for fraud.
- Related Words: Indict (Verb)
15. Unprecedented (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Never done or known before
- Meaning (Hindi): अभूतपूर्व
- Synonyms: Unique, Novel, Exceptional
- Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Typical
- Example: The pandemic created an unprecedented crisis.
- Related Words: Precedent (Noun)
16. Deterrence (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The act of preventing an action through fear
- Meaning (Hindi): निवारण
- Synonyms: Discouragement, Prevention, Inhibition
- Antonyms: Encouragement, Provocation, Incitement
- Example: Strong laws act as a deterrence against crime.
- Related Words: Deter (Verb), Deterrent (Adjective)
17. Conundrum (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A confusing or difficult problem
- Meaning (Hindi): पहेली
- Synonyms: Dilemma, Puzzle, Enigma
- Antonyms: Solution, Answer, Clarity
- Example: The nation faces a conundrum on economic policy.
- Related Words: None
18. Gerrymandering (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Manipulating boundaries for political advantage
- Meaning (Hindi): निर्वाचन क्षेत्र में हेरफेर
- Synonyms: Manipulation, Rigging, Distortion
- Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Honesty
- Example: The ruling party was accused of gerrymandering.
- Related Words: Gerrymander (Verb)
19. Condone (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To overlook or accept an offense
- Meaning (Hindi): अनदेखा करना
- Synonyms: Excuse, Forgive, Overlook
- Antonyms: Condemn, Punish, Disapprove
- Example: The manager refused to condone workplace harassment.
- Related Words: Condonation (Noun)
20. Moratorium (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A temporary ban on activity
- Meaning (Hindi): स्थगन
- Synonyms: Suspension, Halt, Freeze
- Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Proceeding
- Example: The government announced a moratorium on new projects.
- Related Words: None