1. Apprehensive (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Anxious or fearful that something bad might happen
- Meaning (Hindi): चिंतित या भयभीत
- Synonyms: Anxious, Worried, Uneasy
- Antonyms: Confident, Assured, Unconcerned
- Example: He was apprehensive about the upcoming board meeting.
- Related Words: Apprehension (Noun), Apprehensively (Adverb)
2. Discrepancy (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
- Meaning (Hindi): विसंगति, असमानता
- Synonyms: Inconsistency, Difference, Variation
- Antonyms: Consistency, Agreement, Uniformity
- Example: There was a discrepancy between the reported and actual figures.
- Related Words: Discrepant (Adjective)
3. Speculation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
- Meaning (Hindi): अटकल, अनुमान
- Synonyms: Guess, Hypothesis, Supposition
- Antonyms: Fact, Certainty, Proof
- Example: His absence led to speculation about his resignation.
- Related Words: Speculative (Adjective), Speculate (Verb)
4. Legitimise (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To make something lawful or acceptable
- Meaning (Hindi): वैध बनाना
- Synonyms: Authorize, Validate, Justify
- Antonyms: Invalidate, Discredit, Prohibit
- Example: The government’s policy legitimised digital transactions.
- Related Words: Legitimacy (Noun), Legitimate (Adjective)
5. Advocacy (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause
- Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन, वकालत
- Synonyms: Endorsement, Promotion, Backing
- Antonyms: Opposition, Rejection, Criticism
- Example: His advocacy for climate change policies was widely recognized.
- Related Words: Advocate (Verb/Noun)
6. Paradox (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A statement that seems contradictory but may be true
- Meaning (Hindi): विरोधाभास
- Synonyms: Contradiction, Irony, Dilemma
- Antonyms: Consistency, Harmony, Agreement
- Example: The paradox of choice suggests that too many options make decisions harder.
- Related Words: Paradoxical (Adjective), Paradoxically (Adverb)
7. Apprehension (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Anxiety or fear that something bad will happen
- Meaning (Hindi): आशंका, भय
- Synonyms: Fear, Worry, Anxiety
- Antonyms: Confidence, Calmness, Certainty
- Example: There was a sense of apprehension before the announcement.
- Related Words: Apprehensive (Adjective)
8. Dogmatic (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Insisting on principles as incontrovertibly true
- Meaning (Hindi): हठधर्मी, कट्टर
- Synonyms: Stubborn, Rigid, Authoritative
- Antonyms: Open-minded, Flexible, Accepting
- Example: His dogmatic approach to leadership alienated his colleagues.
- Related Words: Dogma (Noun), Dogmatically (Adverb)
9. Empathetic (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Showing an ability to understand and share others’ feelings
- Meaning (Hindi): सहानुभूतिपूर्ण
- Synonyms: Compassionate, Understanding, Sympathetic
- Antonyms: Indifferent, Insensitive, Unfeeling
- Example: She was an empathetic listener who understood everyone’s concerns.
- Related Words: Empathy (Noun)
10. Bureaucracy (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A system of government with complex rules and procedures
- Meaning (Hindi): नौकरशाही
- Synonyms: Administration, Red tape, Officialdom
- Antonyms: Anarchy, Chaos, Deregulation
- Example: Excessive bureaucracy can slow down development projects.
- Related Words: Bureaucratic (Adjective), Bureaucrat (Noun)
11. Contention (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A heated disagreement
- Meaning (Hindi): विवाद
- Synonyms: Dispute, Argument, Conflict
- Antonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony
- Example: The main contention in the debate was the new tax policy.
- Related Words: Contentious (Adjective), Contend (Verb)
12. Perpetuate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To cause something to continue indefinitely
- Meaning (Hindi): बनाए रखना
- Synonyms: Sustain, Maintain, Preserve
- Antonyms: Halt, Terminate, Abolish
- Example: Misinformation can perpetuate false beliefs.
- Related Words: Perpetuation (Noun), Perpetual (Adjective)
13. Impediment (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A hindrance or obstruction
- Meaning (Hindi): बाधा
- Synonyms: Obstacle, Barrier, Hindrance
- Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Support
- Example: Lack of funds was a major impediment to the project.
- Related Words: Impede (Verb)
14. Mandate (Noun)
- Meaning (English): An official order or commission
- Meaning (Hindi): आदेश
- Synonyms: Directive, Decree, Instruction
- Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Disallowance
- Example: The new policy was a mandate from the central government.
- Related Words: Mandated (Adjective), Mandate (Verb)
15. Viable (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Capable of working successfully
- Meaning (Hindi): व्यवहार्य
- Synonyms: Feasible, Practical, Workable
- Antonyms: Impractical, Unfeasible, Unrealistic
- Example: The project was found to be financially viable.
- Related Words: Viability (Noun)
16. Collation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The action of gathering and arranging information
- Meaning (Hindi): संकलन
- Synonyms: Compilation, Collection, Assembly
- Antonyms: Disorganization, Dispersion
- Example: The collation of election data took several days.
- Related Words: Collate (Verb)
17. Apparatus (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Equipment or machinery needed for a specific purpose
- Meaning (Hindi): उपकरण
- Synonyms: Gear, Instrument, Equipment
- Antonyms: None (context-dependent)
- Example: The firefighters carried advanced breathing apparatus.
- Related Words: Apparatuses (Plural)
18. Endorsement (Noun)
- Meaning (English): An act of giving approval or support
- Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन
- Synonyms: Approval, Sanction, Backing
- Antonyms: Rejection, Disapproval, Criticism
- Example: The celebrity’s endorsement boosted product sales.
- Related Words: Endorse (Verb)
19. Contingency (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A future event that is possible but uncertain
- Meaning (Hindi): आकस्मिकता
- Synonyms: Possibility, Emergency, Provision
- Antonyms: Certainty, Assurance, Surety
- Example: The company has a contingency plan for crises.
- Related Words: Contingent (Adjective)
20. Allegiance (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Loyalty or commitment to a cause or leader
- Meaning (Hindi): निष्ठा
- Synonyms: Loyalty, Devotion, Commitment
- Antonyms: Disloyalty, Betrayal, Treachery
- Example: The soldiers pledged allegiance to their country.
- Related Words: Allegiant (Adjective)