1. Reprieve (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
- Meaning (Hindi): दंडविराम (daṇḍvirām)
- Synonyms: Respite, postponement, pardon
- Antonyms: Punishment, sentence, penalty
- Example: The prisoner was granted a reprieve from execution while new evidence was reviewed.
- Related Words: Reprieve (verb)
2. Indictment (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
- Meaning (Hindi): अभियोग (abhiyōg)
- Synonyms: Accusation, charge, allegation
- Antonyms: Exoneration, acquittal
- Example: The grand jury returned an indictment against the CEO for fraud and embezzlement.
- Related Words: Indict (verb)
3. Paradigm (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
- Meaning (Hindi): आदर्श (ādarś)
- Synonyms: Model, pattern, example
- Antonyms: Anomaly, exception
- Example: The new CEO introduced a paradigm shift in the company’s management style.
- Related Words: Paradigmatic (adjective)
4. Divisive (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.
- Meaning (Hindi): विभाजनकारी (vibhājanakārī)
- Synonyms: Disruptive, discordant, contentious
- Antonyms: Unifying, harmonious, conciliatory
- Example: The divisive political rhetoric fueled tensions between the two groups.
- Related Words: Divide (verb), Division (noun)
5. Bipartisan (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies.
- Meaning (Hindi): द्विदलीय (dvidaliīya)
- Synonyms: Cooperative, collaborative, unified
- Antonyms: Partisan, divisive, one-sided
- Example: The bipartisan bill received support from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
- Related Words: Bipartisanship (noun)
6. Acute (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
- Meaning (Hindi): तीव्र (tīvra)
- Synonyms: Severe, critical, drastic
- Antonyms: Mild, slight, minor
- Example: The country faced an acute shortage of healthcare workers during the pandemic.
- Related Words: Acutely (adverb)
7. Congenital (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): (of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.
- Meaning (Hindi): जन्मजात (janmajāt)
- Synonyms: Inborn, inherited, innate
- Antonyms: Acquired
- Example: The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
- Related Words: Congenitally (adverb)
8. Opaque (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
- Meaning (Hindi): अपारदर्शी (apārdarśī)
- Synonyms: Non-transparent, cloudy, obscure
- Antonyms: Transparent, clear, translucent
- Example: The windows were opaque with condensation.
- Related Words: Opacity (noun)
9. Presume (Verb)
- Meaning (English): Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
- Meaning (Hindi): मान लेना (mān lenā)
- Synonyms: Assume, suppose, surmise
- Antonyms: Doubt, question
- Example: The court presumed the defendant innocent until proven guilty.
- Related Words: Presumption (noun)
10. Ethically (Adverb)
- Meaning (English): In a way that is morally right.
- Meaning (Hindi): नैतिक रूप से (naitik rūp see)
- Synonyms: Morally, virtuously, righteously
- Antonyms: Immorally, unethically
- Example: The company was committed to sourcing its products ethically.
- Related Words: Ethical (adjective), Ethics (noun)
11. Procure (Verb)
- Meaning (English): Obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
- Meaning (Hindi): प्राप्त करना (prāpt karnā)
- Synonyms: Obtain, acquire, get
- Antonyms: Forfeit, relinquish
- Example: The museum managed to procure the rare artifact for its collection.
- Related Words: Procurement (noun)
12. Scarcity (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
- Meaning (Hindi): कमी (kamī)
- Synonyms: Shortage, lack, deficiency
- Antonyms: Abundance, surplus, excess
- Example: The scarcity of water during the drought led to strict rationing.
- Related Words: Scarce (adjective)
13. Mandate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): Give (someone) authority to act in a certain way.
- Meaning (Hindi): आदेश देना (ādeś denā)
- Synonyms: Order, instruct, direct
- Antonyms: Prohibit, forbid
- Example: The new law mandated the use of seat belts in all vehicles.
- Related Words: Mandatory (adjective)
14. Disinclination (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm.
- Meaning (Hindi): अनिच्छा (anicchā)
- Synonyms: Reluctance, unwillingness, aversion
- Antonyms: Willingness, eagerness, enthusiasm
- Example: The student’s disinclination to study resulted in poor grades.
- Related Words: Disinclined (adjective)
15. Cohesive (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Characterized by or causing cohesion.
- Meaning (Hindi): एकजुट (ēkajuṭ)
- Synonyms: United, integrated, connected
- Antonyms: Fragmented, disunited, disconnected
- Example: The team’s cohesive effort led them to victory in the championship game.
- Related Words: Cohesion (noun)
16. Ally (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
- Meaning (Hindi): सहयोगी (sahayōgī)
- Synonyms: Partner, associate, collaborator
- Antonyms: Enemy, opponent, adversary
- Example: The two countries were allies during the war, fighting together against a common enemy.
- Related Words: Alliance (noun)
17. Integrity (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- Meaning (Hindi): ईमानदारी (īmāndārī)
- Synonyms: Honesty, probity, rectitude
- Antonyms: Dishonesty, corruption, deceit
- Example: The judge was known for his integrity and impartiality in the courtroom.
- Related Words: Integral (adjective)
18. Tacit (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Understood or implied without being stated.
- Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट (aspaṣṭ)
- Synonyms: Implicit, unspoken, implied
- Antonyms: Explicit, stated, overt
- Example: There was a tacit agreement between the two competitors not to mention each other’s products negatively in advertisements.
- Related Words: Tacitly (adverb)
19. Fraught (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): (of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable).
- Meaning (Hindi): भरा हुआ (bharā huā)
- Synonyms: Filled with, laden with, charged with
- Antonyms: Empty of, devoid of
- Example: The negotiations were fraught with tension and disagreement.
- Related Words: Fraught (noun)
20. Underscore (Verb)
- Meaning (English): Emphasize.
- Meaning (Hindi): ज़ोर देना (zor denā)
- Synonyms: Emphasize, highlight, stress
- Antonyms: Downplay, de-emphasize
- Example: The recent accident underscores the need for improved safety measures.
- Related Words: Underscore (noun)
