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(FEBRUARY MONTH 2025) made the journey unforgettable.

1. Faltering (लड़खड़ाना) 5. Brisk (तेज़)

Meaning: Losing strength or momentum; failing Meaning: Energetic, quick, or lively in

or hesitating. movement or action.

Synonyms: Wavering, stumbling, unsteady Synonyms: Quick, active, lively

Antonyms: Steady, strong, firm Antonyms: Slow, sluggish, lazy

Example: The company's growth has been Example: She took a brisk walk around the park
faltering due to economic uncertainties. to start her day.

2. Sputtering (थोड़ा-थोड़ा काम करना) 6. Deregulation (नियमन की समाप्ति)

Meaning: Struggling to function or make Meaning: The removal or reduction of

progress; operating in a way that is government controls or restrictions on
inconsistent or irregular. business activities.

Synonyms: Fizzling, stuttering, stalling Synonyms: Liberalization, disbanding, freeing

Antonyms: Flowing, stable, continuous Antonyms: Regulation, control, restriction

Example: The engine began sputtering before Example: The government is considering
finally breaking down. deregulation to stimulate market growth.

3. Insipid (निरस) 7. Fomenting (भड़काना)

Meaning: Lacking flavor, interest, or energy; Meaning: To stir up or encourage the

dull or bland. development of something, usually something
undesirable.
Synonyms: Bland, tasteless, dull
Synonyms: Instigating, inciting, provoking
Antonyms: Flavorful, exciting, interesting
Antonyms: Quelling, suppressing, calming
Example: The soup was insipid, lacking any
distinct flavor. Example: The leader was accused of fomenting
unrest among the citizens.
4. Misadventures (दर्घ
ु टनाएँ)
8. Infatuated (मोहित)
Meaning: Unfortunate or unlucky events, often
resulting in hardship. Meaning: Possessing an intense but short-lived
passion or admiration for someone or
Synonyms: Mishaps, accidents, misfortunes something.
Antonyms: Success, fortune, luck Synonyms: Obsessed, captivated, enamored
Example: His misadventures during the trip Antonyms: Indifferent, disinterested,
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unconcerned Meaning - Quick to understand and react to
things
Example: She was infatuated with the idea of
moving abroad. 16.Face the music

9. Vigil (सतर्क ता) Meaning - To accept unpleasant consequences

Meaning: The act of staying awake and alert, 17.Ring a bell

especially to observe or prevent something.
Meaning - To sound familiar or to remind you of
Synonyms: Watchfulness, alertness, attention something

Antonyms: Negligence, disregard, 18.Blow off steam

inattentiveness
Meaning - To do something that helps you to
Example: The security team kept vigil during get rid of strong feelings.
the night to ensure safety.
19.Cut to the chase
10. Bristling (भरा हुआ)
Meaning - Come to the point
Meaning: Full of something, often in an intense
or aggressive way. 20.Bolster (मजबत
ू करना)

Synonyms: Overflowing, packed, teeming Meaning: To support, strengthen, or reinforce.

Antonyms: Empty, lacking, deficient Synonyms: Support, reinforce, strengthen

Example: The battlefield was bristling with Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish
armed soldiers. Example: The government has introduced new
11.Pick from policies to bolster economic growth.

Meaning: To choose something from a group or 21.Virtuous Cycle (सद्गण

ु ी चक्र)
set. Meaning: A positive feedback loop where
12.Choose out beneficial results reinforce each other.

Meaning: To select or choose from a larger Synonyms: Positive loop, self-sustaining

group. growth, beneficial cycle

13.Narrow down Antonyms: downward spiral, negative loop

Meaning: To reduce the number of choices until Example: Increased employment leads to
a final decision is made. higher consumer spending, creating a virtuous
cycle of economic growth.
14.Go for
22.Catalyse (प्रेरित करना)
Meaning: To choose or opt for something, often
enthusiastically. Meaning: To cause or accelerate a process.

15.On the ball Synonyms: Accelerate, trigger, stimulate

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Antonyms: Hinder, obstruct, delay demoted from manager to assistant.

Example: The new infrastructure projects will 27.Acrimonious (तीखा, कटु)

catalyse economic development in rural areas.
Meaning: Angry and bitter, especially in speech
23.Consonance (अनरू
ु पता/सामंजस्य) or debate.

Meaning: Agreement or harmony between Synonyms: Hostile, bitter, harsh

different things.
Antonyms: Amicable, friendly, mild
Synonyms: Harmony, accord, coherence
Example: The debate turned acrimonious as the
Antonyms: Dissonance, conflict, discord candidates began attacking each other's past
decisions.
Example: The Budget’s focus on employment is
in consonance with the government’s long-term 28.Skeptical (संदिग्ध)
economic goals.
Meaning: Doubtful or uncertain about
24.Sine Qua Non (अनिवार्य शर्त) something.

Meaning: An essential condition or Synonyms: Doubtful, dubious, cynical

prerequisite.
Antonyms: Trusting, confident, assured
Synonyms: Essential element, necessity,
prerequisite Example: Despite the promises, she remained
skeptical about the new policy's effectiveness.
Antonyms: Non-essential, optional, superfluous
29.Revamp (सध
ु ारना, पन
ु राविष्कार)
Example: A stable economy is a sine qua non
for sustainable development. Meaning: To improve or renovate something,
especially to make it more modern or effective.
25. Bumps (रुकावटें )
Synonyms: Overhaul, renovate, update
Meaning: Obstacles or setbacks.
Antonyms: Neglect, ignore, deteriorate
Synonyms: Obstacles, hurdles, setbacks
Example: The company decided to revamp its
Antonyms: Advantages, boosts, advancements marketing strategy to better reach its target
audience.
Example: Despite a few bumps along the way,
the project was completed on time. 30.Chime in

26.Demoting (हटाना) Meaning – To join or interrupt a conversation

with a comment.
Meaning: To reduce to a lower rank or grade.
31.Cop out
Synonyms: Downgrading, declassifying,
reassigning Meaning – To avoid responsibility or
commitment in a weak or cowardly way.
Antonyms: Promoting, elevating, advancing
32.Duff up
Example: Due to his repeated mistakes, he was

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Meaning – To beat or physically attack Antonyms: Continuous, constant, unceasing
someone.
Example: The intermittent supply of electricity
33.Fence in made it difficult for factories to function
efficiently.
Meaning – To restrict or confine someone or
something. 41.Precarious (अनिश्चित)

34.Fair-weather friend Meaning: Not secure; dependent on uncertain

conditions
Meaning – Someone who is only a friend in
good times but abandons you in difficult Synonyms: Unstable, insecure, risky
situations.
Antonyms: Secure, stable, safe
35.Food for thought
Example: The precarious economic situation
Meaning – Something that makes you think made investors hesitant to put their money into
deeply or consider carefully. the market.

36.In ages 42.Roiled (उलझन में डालना)

Meaning – For a very long time. Meaning: To disturb or cause turmoil

37.Scare the living daylights out of Synonyms: Agitate, disturb, unsettle

Meaning – To frighten someone very badly. Antonyms: Calm, soothe, settle

38.A bone to pick Example: The sudden changes in trade policies

roiled global markets, leading to panic among
Meaning – A disagreement or issue that needs investors.
to be discussed or resolved.
43.Retaliatory (प्रतिशोधात्मक)
39.Tepid (निष्क्रिय)
Meaning: Done as a response to a perceived
Meaning: Lacking enthusiasm or conviction; wrong; revengeful
lukewarm
Synonyms: Revengeful, vengeful, retributive
Synonyms: Unenthusiastic, indifferent, half
hearted Antonyms: Forgiving, conciliatory, merciful

Antonyms: Enthusiastic, passionate, eager Example: The country imposed retaliatory

tariffs in response to trade restrictions placed
Example: The new policy received a tepid by its neighbor.
response from the public, with only a few
showing interest in its implementation. 44.Deleterious (हानिकारक)

40.Intermittent (रुक-रुक कर होने वाला) Meaning: Causing harm or damage

Meaning: Occurring at irregular intervals; not Synonyms: Harmful, detrimental, injurious

continuous
Antonyms: Beneficial, helpful, advantageous
Synonyms: Sporadic, occasional, periodic

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Example: Smoking has a deleterious effect on domestic industries.
health, increasing the risk of lung diseases.
49.Bang up
45.Panacea (सर्वरोगहारी उपाय)
Meaning – To damage or injure severely
Meaning: A solution or remedy for all problems
or difficulties 50.Barge in

Synonyms: Cure-all, universal remedy, elixir Meaning – To enter rudely or abruptly

Antonyms: Problem, ailment, affliction 51.Belt out

Example: Many believe that technological Meaning – To sing or play loudly and forcefully
advancements are a panacea for all economic 52.Black out
challenges.
Meaning – To lose consciousness or
46.Envisage (परिकल्पना करना) experience a power failure
Meaning: To imagine or expect something as a 53.Water under the bridge
future possibility
Meaning – A past event that is no longer
Synonyms: Foresee, anticipate, predict important or worth worrying about
Antonyms: Ignore, disregard, neglect 54.As blind as a bat
Example: The project envisages a significant Meaning – Having very poor eyesight or being
reduction in carbon emissions over the next unaware of something
decade.
55.One-horse town
47.Overwhelming (अत्यधिक, भारी भरकम)
Meaning – A small, unimportant, or dull town
Meaning: Very great in amount or intensity
56.On a shoestring
Synonyms: Staggering, immense, tremendous
Meaning – With a very limited budget or
Antonyms: Insignificant, minor, trivial resources
Example: The overwhelming dependence on 57.Clear the air
China for solar panels has slowed India's
renewable energy progress. Meaning – To resolve misunderstandings or
ease tension through discussion
48.Prerogative (विशेषाधिकार)
58.Turmoil (अशांति)
Meaning: A special right or privilege exclusive
to a particular individual or group Meaning: A state of great disturbance,
confusion, or uncertainty.
Synonyms: Privilege, right, entitlement
Synonyms: Chaos, disorder, upheaval
Antonyms: Obligation, duty, restriction
Antonyms: Peace, stability, order
Example: It is the prerogative of the
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USAID is expected to impact WHO’s funding. Antonyms: Neglecting, damaging, harming

59.Keenness (उत्सक
ु ता) Example: The company is overhauling its entire
production system to improve efficiency.
Meaning: The quality of being eager,
enthusiastic, or highly interested. 63.Veil (नक़ाब)

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, eagerness, zeal Meaning: A piece of fine material worn to cover
the face; also used metaphorically to describe
Antonyms: Indifference, apathy, disinterest something that conceals or disguises.
Example: The government’s keenness on Synonyms: Mask, curtain, shroud
implementing the NEP is evident from its
increased focus on early education. Antonyms: Reveal, expose, uncover

60.Prerequisite (पर्वा
ू पेक्षा) Example: The company’s financial problems
were hidden behind a veil of secrecy.
Meaning: A thing that is required as a prior
condition for something else to happen or 64.Contemporaneous (एक समय में होना)
exist.
Meaning: Existing or occurring in the same
Synonyms: Requirement, necessity, essential period of time.

Antonyms: Optional, unnecessary, Synonyms: Concurrent, coexisting,

nonessential simultaneous

Example: Achieving foundational literacy is a Antonyms: Asynchronous, non-simultaneous,

prerequisite for building a highly skilled successive
workforce.
Example: The two events were
61.Sapped (धीरे -धीरे कमजोर होना) contemporaneous, leading to a busy week.

Meaning: Gradually weaken or destroy (a 65.Culminating (चरम पर पहुँचाना)

person's strength or power).
Meaning: Reach a climax or point of highest
Synonyms: Drained, depleted, exhausted development.

Antonyms: Energized, invigorated, Synonyms: Concluding, reaching, ending

strengthened
Antonyms: Beginning, starting, commencing
Example: The long hours of work sapped his
energy. Example: The tensions culminated in a violent
confrontation.
62.Overhauling (पन
ु र्निर्माण)
66.Dissipation (नष्ट होना)
Meaning: The process of taking apart and
improving or repairing something. Meaning: The process of slowly disappearing
or being reduced, often through wasteful or
Synonyms: Revamping, renovating, inefficient use.
refurbishing
Synonyms: Dispersal, depletion, waste

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Antonyms: Accumulation, concentration, dispute
preservation
75.Catch someone red-handed
Example: The dissipation of the post-COVID
economic boom has led to a more cautious Meaning: To catch someone in the act of doing
outlook for the future. something wrong or illegal.

67.Lacuna (फ़ासला) 76.Roll out the red carpet

Meaning: An unfilled space or gap, especially a Meaning: To give special treatment or a warm
missing portion in a manuscript, text, or idea. welcome, especially to important guests.

Synonyms: Gap, omission, void, deficiency 77.Repatriation (स्वदे श वापसी)

Antonyms: Continuity, completeness, fullness Meaning: The process of returning a person to

their country of origin.
Example: The lacuna in the policy left many
citizens confused about their rights. Synonyms: Return, restoration, reinstatement

68.Wind down Antonyms: Exile, banishment, displacement

Meaning – To relax or gradually bring Example: The government facilitated the

something to an end. repatriation of stranded citizens from war-torn
regions.
69.Get across
78.Shackled (बांधा हुआ / जंजीरों से जकड़ा हुआ)
Meaning – To successfully communicate or
convey a message. Meaning: Restrained or confined, usually with
chains.
70.Carve out
Synonyms: Handcuffed, bound, restrained
Meaning – To create or obtain something, often
with effort. Antonyms: Freed, liberated, released

71.Rope in Example: The prisoners were shackled and

escorted by heavily armed guards.
Meaning – To persuade or involve someone in a
task or activity. 79.Perilous (खतरनाक)

72.The early bird catches the worm Meaning: Full of danger or risk.

Meaning: The person who takes the earliest Synonyms: Hazardous, risky, treacherous
action gets the best results Antonyms: Safe, secure, harmless
73.Kill two birds with one stone Example: The refugees undertook a perilous
Meaning: To accomplish two tasks with a single journey across the ocean in search of a better
effort life.

74.Hold out an olive branch 80.Obfuscate (उलझाना / अस्पष्ट बनाना)

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unclear or difficult to understand. unremarkable

Synonyms: Confuse, obscure, complicate Example: She has an enviable reputation as a

skilled and dedicated lawyer.
Antonyms: Clarify, simplify, elucidate
85.Virtuous (सदाचारी / नैतिक रूप से श्रेष्ठ)
Example: The politician obfuscated his stance
on the controversial issue. Meaning: Having high moral standards.

81.Clamour (कोलाहल / ज़ोरदार माँग) Synonyms: Ethical, righteous, honorable

Meaning: A loud and persistent demand for Antonyms: Immoral, corrupt, wicked
something.
Example: The virtuous leader was admired for
Synonyms: Uproar, outcry, demand his honesty and integrity.

Antonyms: Silence, peace, agreement 86.Draconian (कठोर / निर्दयी)

Example: The clamour for wage hikes grew Meaning: Excessively harsh and severe.
louder as inflation surged.
Synonyms: Oppressive, stringent, authoritarian
82.Recalcitrant (अवज्ञाकारी / हठीला)
Antonyms: Lenient, mild, merciful
Meaning: Resisting authority or control;
uncooperative. Example: The government imposed draconian
laws to curb illegal immigration.
Synonyms: Defiant, rebellious, obstinate
87.Beaver away
Antonyms: Compliant, obedient, submissive
Meaning – Work hard for a long time
Example: The recalcitrant employee refused to
follow company policies. 88.Perk up

83.Malevolent (द्वेषपर्ण Meaning – Become more cheerful or energetic

ू / दर्भा
ु वनापर्ण
ू )

Meaning: Having or showing a wish to do evil 89.Play around

to others. Meaning – Behave casually or irresponsibly
Synonyms: Malicious, hostile, vindictive 90.Scrape up
Antonyms: Benevolent, kind, compassionate Meaning – Gather something with difficulty,
Example: The villain’s malevolent schemes especially money or resources
threatened the entire kingdom. 91.Rain cats and dogs
84.Enviable (ईर्ष्या करने योग्य) Meaning - Rain heavily
Meaning: Highly desirable or causing envy. 92.Big fish in a small pond
Synonyms: Covetable, desirable, admirable Meaning - To have a lot of influence only over a
Antonyms: Undesirable, unimpressive, small area.

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93.Be in a tight corner 99.Conundrum (पहे ली / दवि
ु धा)

Meaning - In a very difficult situation Meaning: A confusing or difficult problem or

question.
94.Bring to light
Synonyms: Dilemma, puzzle, predicament
Meaning - Disclose
Antonyms: Solution, clarity, answer
95.Chew the cud
Example: The government faces a conundrum
Meaning - Ponder over something in balancing economic growth and
96.Prevalent (प्रचलित) environmental protection.

Meaning: Widespread in a particular area or at a 100. Ephemeral (क्षणिक / अल्पकालिक)

particular time. Meaning: Lasting for a very short time.
Synonyms: Widespread, prevailing, ubiquitous Synonyms: Transitory, fleeting, short-lived
Antonyms: Rare, unusual, exceptional, Antonyms: Permanent, enduring, lasting
uncommon
Example: The beauty of a sunset is ephemeral
Example: Malaria is still prevalent in many but deeply mesmerizing.
tropical countries despite medical
advancements. 101. Copious (प्रचरु )

97.Repercussions (परिणाम या प्रभाव) Meaning: Abundant in supply or quantity.

Meaning: An unintended consequence of an Synonyms: Ample, plentiful, abundant

event or action, especially a bad one.
Antonyms: Scarce, sparse, lacking
Synonyms: Consequences, effects, fallout,
ramifications Example: The author took copious notes during
the interview.
Antonyms: Causes, origins, reasons, sources
102. Hone (निखारना)
Example: The economic repercussions of the
pandemic were felt across industries Meaning: To refine or perfect something over a
worldwide. period of time.

98. Ostensible (प्रकट रूप से / दिखावटी) Synonyms: Sharpen, improve, enhance

Meaning: Appearing to be true, but not Antonyms: Blunt, dull, worsen

necessarily so. Example: She spent years honing her skills as
Synonyms: Apparent, superficial, alleged a dancer.

Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, real 103. Euphoria (उत्साह)

Example: His ostensible reason for resigning Meaning: A feeling or state of intense
was personal health, but insiders suspected excitement and happiness.
political pressure.

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Synonyms: Elation, joy, bliss Meaning – Immediately; without hesitation.

Antonyms: Despair, misery, gloom 111. Pass with flying colours

Example: There was a sense of euphoria in the Meaning – To succeed brilliantly or with
crowd as the concert began. distinction.

104. Teeter (डगमगाना) 112. Speak of the devil

Meaning: Move or balance unsteadily; sway Meaning – Said when a person appears just
back and forth. after being mentioned.

Synonyms: Wobble, totter, sway, stagger 113. Storm in a teacup

Antonyms: Stabilize, steady, balance Meaning – A lot of fuss over something trivial.

Example: The company’s finances began to 114. Slice the pie

teeter after the market downturn.
Meaning - To the distribution or division of
105. Wrest (छीनना) something, like resources, profits, or
responsibilities.
Meaning: Forcibly pull (something) from a
person's grasp. 115. Stifling (दम घोंटने वाला / बाधा डालने वाला)

Synonyms: Seize, snatch, grab, take by force Meaning: Restricting or suffocating growth or
movement.
Antonyms: Give, release, relinquish
Synonyms: Oppressive, suffocating, inhibiting
Example: The rebels managed to wrest control
of the capital after a fierce battle. Antonyms: Encouraging, liberating, stimulating

106. Head up Example: Strict government regulations are

stifling innovation in the tech industry.
Meaning – To lead or be in charge of
something. 116. Transcend (पार करना / अतिक्रमण करना)

107. Mess with Meaning: To go beyond limits or surpass.

Meaning – To interfere with or provoke Synonyms: Exceed, surpass, rise above

someone/something.
Antonyms: Limit, confine, restrict
108. Pan out
Example: His achievements in science
Meaning – To turn out or result in a particular transcend national boundaries.
way, often successfully.
117. Perplexing (उलझन में डालने वाला / जटिल)
109. Queer up
Meaning: Confusing or difficult to understand.
Meaning – To spoil, ruin, or make something
problematic. Synonyms: Baffling, puzzling, bewildering

110. At the drop of a hat Antonyms: Clear, straightforward, simple

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Example: The professor's explanation of 122. Intrinsic (अंतर्निहित)
quantum physics was quite perplexing to the
students. Meaning: Belonging naturally; essential

118. Anomaly (असामान्यता / विचलन) Synonyms: Inherent, innate, fundamental

Meaning: Something that deviates from the Antonyms: Extrinsic, external, superficial
norm. Example: The intrinsic value of space
Synonyms: Irregularity, aberration, deviation exploration lies in its potential for scientific
discovery.
Antonyms: Normality, standard, regularity
123. Affluence (संपन्नता)
Example: The scientist found an anomaly in the
experiment’s results. Meaning: The state of having a great deal of
money or wealth
119. Sluggish (सस्
ु त / धीमा)
Synonyms: Prosperity, wealth, abundance
Meaning: Moving or responding slowly or with
little energy. Antonyms: Poverty, scarcity, deprivation

Synonyms: Slow, lethargic, lazy Example: The growing affluence of tech

companies has accelerated space exploration
Antonyms: Energetic, fast, active efforts.

Example: The company's sluggish growth led 124. Proliferation (प्रसार)

to concerns among investors.
Meaning: Rapid increase in number or quantity
120. Protracted (दीर्घकालिक / लंबा खींचने वाला)
Synonyms: Multiplication, expansion, spread
Meaning: Lasting for a long time, often longer
than expected. Antonyms: Reduction, decline, contraction

Synonyms: Lengthy, drawn-out, prolonged Example: The proliferation of satellite

technologies has transformed global
Antonyms: Short-lived, brief, momentary communication.

Example: The protracted negotiations delayed 125. Break down

the signing of the trade deal.
Meaning: To stop functioning or fail. It can also
121. Contending (सहमत होना / संघर्ष करना) mean to analyze something into smaller parts
or to become emotionally distressed.
Meaning: Competing or struggling against
something. 126. Get back

Synonyms: Competing, fighting, striving Meaning: To return to a place or regain

possession of something.
Antonyms: Agreeing, cooperating,
collaborating 127. Go off

Example: The teams are contending for the Meaning: To explode, make a loud noise, or
championship title this season. stop functioning. It can also mean to leave

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suddenly or to become worse. Antonyms: Smooth flow, clearance, ease

128. Run away Example: The government is working on

removing bottlenecks in the supply chain to
Meaning: To escape or leave a place or ensure timely delivery of goods.
situation, often secretly or suddenly.
136. Synergy (सहयोग)
129. A little learning is a dangerous thing
Meaning: The combined effect of two or more
elements that is greater than the sum of their
Meaning: people who don't understand individual effects.
something fully are dangerous
Synonyms: Cooperation, collaboration,
130. A snowball effect harmony
Meaning: a situation in which something Antonyms: Discord, conflict, opposition
increases in size or importance at a faster and
faster rate Example: The synergy between the public and
private sectors has led to significant
131. A snowball's chance in hell advancements in defence manufacturing.
Meaning: no chance at all 137. Unprecedented (अभत
ू पर्व
ू )
132. A stitch in time saves nine Meaning: Never done or known before.
Meaning: fix the problem now because it will Synonyms: Unparalleled, extraordinary, novel
get worse later
Antonyms: Common, ordinary, usual
133. A storm in a teacup
Example: The pandemic led to unprecedented
Meaning: a big fuss about a small problem changes in the way businesses operate.
134. Meagre (अल्प) 138. Prowess (कौशल)
Meaning: Lacking in quantity or quality; Meaning: Exceptional skill or expertise in a
insufficient. particular field.
Synonyms: Scanty, insufficient, paltry Synonyms: Mastery, competence, excellence
Antonyms: Abundant, ample, plentiful Antonyms: Incompetence, weakness, inability
Example: The workers were dissatisfied with Example: His prowess in artificial intelligence
the meagre wages they received for their hard research earned him global recognition.
work.
139. Lofty (उच्च)
135. Bottlenecks (रुकावटें )
Meaning: Of imposing height; noble or
Meaning: Points of congestion or blockage that ambitious but difficult to achieve.
slow down progress.
Synonyms: Grand, elevated, ambitious
Synonyms: Hindrances, obstacles,
impediments Antonyms: Humble, lowly, modest

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Example: His lofty aspirations of becoming an 144. Scrape along
astronaut required years of rigorous training.
Meaning: Manage with little money
140. Envisage (परिकल्पना करना)
145. Screen out
Meaning: To imagine or predict a future
possibility. Meaning: Exclude

Synonyms: Foresee, anticipate, conceptualize 146. Screw up

Antonyms: Ignore, disregard, dismiss Meaning: Do badly or fail

Example: The government envisages India 147. Set about

becoming a global leader in aerospace Meaning: Start doing something
technology within the next decade.
148. Acid test
141. Murky (अस्पष्ट/गंदा)
Meaning: proves the effectiveness of
Meaning: Not clear; obscure or suspiciously something
unclear.
149. Back to basics
Synonyms: Opaque, obscure, ambiguous,
dubious Meaning: returning to the simple and most
important things
Antonyms: Clear, transparent, explicit
150. Against the clock
Example: The administration’s murky stance on
defining forests has raised concerns among Meaning: being rushed and having little time to
environmentalists. complete something.

142. Exuberant (उत्साही) 151. Bad apple

Meaning: Full of energy, excitement, and Meaning: a discontented, troublemaking, or

cheerfulness. dishonest person

Synonyms: Lively, enthusiastic, buoyant. 152. Bee in one's bonnet

Antonyms: Gloomy, lethargic, subdued. Meaning: be preoccupied or obsessed with

something
Example: The children were exuberant during
the school’s annual festival. 153. Exorbitant (अत्यधिक/अत्यावश्यक से
अधिक)
143. Trivial (तच्
ु छ)
Meaning: Unreasonably high or excessive.
Meaning: Of little importance or value.
Synonyms: Outrageous, excessive,
Synonyms: Insignificant, minor, negligible. astronomical
Antonyms: Significant, important, critical. Antonyms: Reasonable, moderate, fair
Example: He dismissed the issue as trivial, but Example: The exorbitant property prices in
it turned out to be a major problem.

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urban areas make housing unaffordable for 158. Exacerbate (बिगाड़ना/गंभीर बनाना)
many.
Meaning: To make a problem worse.
154. Impunity (दं डमक्ति
ु )
Synonyms: Aggravate, worsen, intensify
Meaning: Exemption from punishment or
freedom from the consequences of an action. Antonyms: Alleviate, mitigate, improve

Synonyms: Immunity, exemption, freedom Example: Poor governance has only

exacerbated the crisis in urban development.
Antonyms: Accountability, liability, punishment
159. Impediment (रुकावट/बाधा)
Example: Many corrupt officials act with
impunity, knowing they will not be punished. Meaning: Something that slows down or
prevents progress.
155. Renege (इनकार करना)
Synonyms: Hindrance, obstruction, hurdle
Meaning: To go back on a promise,
undertaking, or contract. Antonyms: Facilitator, aid, advantage

Synonyms: Break, default, backtrack Example: Lack of funding is a major

impediment to sustainable urban development.
Antonyms: Fulfill, honor, adhere
160. Unprecedented (अभत
ू पर्व
ू /बेमिसाल)
Example: The company reneged on its
agreement to provide free healthcare for Meaning: Never done or known before.
employees. Synonyms: Unparalleled, extraordinary, unique
156. Deplorable (शर्मनाक/दर्दु शाजनक) Antonyms: Common, ordinary, routine
Meaning: Shockingly bad in quality. Example: The budget was introduced at a time
Synonyms: Appalling, disgraceful, abysmal of unprecedented global uncertainty.

Antonyms: Admirable, commendable, 161. Utterance (कथन)

acceptable Meaning: A spoken word, statement, or vocal
Example: The deplorable state of urban sound.
infrastructure hinders economic progress. Synonyms: Remark, expression, declaration
157. Insurmountable (अजेय/अपराजेय) Example: His utterance of the phrase "I’m
Meaning: Too great to overcome. sorry" was barely audible.

Synonyms: Unconquerable, overwhelming, 162. Ruinous (विनाशकारी)

undefeatable Meaning: Involving or causing sudden great
Antonyms: Achievable, surmountable, possible damage or suffering.

Example: The challenges in urban planning Synonyms: Disastrous, calamitous

may seem insurmountable, but they can be Antonyms: Fortunate, favorable, harmless
addressed with the right strategies.

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Example: The company’s ruinous decision to 173. Retaliatory (प्रतिशोधी)
expand too quickly led to bankruptcy.
Meaning: Done in response to an action,
163. Chew out especially a harmful or unfriendly one.

Meaning: reprimand someone severely Synonyms: Reprisal, retributive, vengeful

164. Cling to Antonyms: Forgiving, conciliatory, yielding

Meaning: to hold on tightly to Example: The country imposed retaliatory

somebody/something tariffs on imports following the trade dispute.

165. Count on 174. Ripple (लहराना/प्रभाव डालना)

Meaning: rely on someone or something Meaning: A gradual spreading effect of an

action or event.
166. Gin up
Synonyms: Wave, consequence, chain reaction
Meaning: generate or increase something,
especially by dubious or dishonest means Antonyms: Stagnation, stillness, inactivity

167. Haste makes waste Example: The rise in steel prices created a
ripple effect, increasing the costs of
Meaning: rushing through something can lead automobiles and appliances.
to mistakes or poor results
175. Constrained (प्रतिबंधित/बाध्य)
168. Get wind of something
Meaning: Restricted or limited in scope or
Meaning: hear news of something secret action.
169. Shape up or ship out Synonyms: Restricted, hindered, restrained
Meaning: work better or leave Antonyms: Unrestricted, free, uninhibited
170. Dog days of summer Example: Developing countries are often
Meaning: the hottest day of the summer season constrained by financial limitations in their
climate action efforts.
171. Bits and Pieces
176. Repercussions (प्रभाव/परिणाम)
Meaning: small things of different types
Meaning: Unintended consequences or effects
172. Foster: (प्रोत्साहित करना) of an action.

Meaning: To encourage the development or Synonyms: Consequences, ramifications,

growth of something. fallout

Synonyms: Nurture, promote, support Antonyms: Causes, origins, triviality

Antonyms: Hinder, suppress, discourage Example: The tariffs had serious economic
repercussions, leading to higher inflation.
Example: The new policy aims to foster
innovation in the renewable energy sector. 177. Exorbitant (अत्यधिक/बेहद महँगा)

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Meaning: Unreasonably high or excessive Meaning: Lacking firmness or stiffness.
(especially in cost).
Synonyms: Limp, weak, slack
Synonyms: Outrageous, excessive, steep
Antonyms: Firm, stiff, rigid
Antonyms: Reasonable, moderate, fair
Example: The plant's leaves became flaccid due
Example: The exorbitant cost of green to the lack of water.
hydrogen production remains a challenge for
widespread adoption. 182. Set out

178. Pervasive (व्यापक/सर्वव्यापी) Meaning: Begin a journey or an activity

Meaning: Spreading widely throughout an area 183. Run down

or group. Meaning: Criticize someone or something
Synonyms: Omnipresent, all-encompassing, unfairly / Decline in condition or power
widespread 184. Rope in
Antonyms: Limited, localized, confined Meaning: Persuade or convince someone to
Example: The influence of climate policies is participate
pervasive across all industrial sectors. 185. Stir up
179. Impetus (प्रेरणा/गति दे ने वाला कारक) Meaning: Provoke or incite strong emotions or
Meaning: A force or influence that makes trouble
something happen or develop faster. 186. A big shot
Synonyms: Momentum, drive, stimulus Meaning: An important or influential person
Antonyms: Hindrance, deterrent, obstacle 187. A bone to pick
Example: The COP29 summit provided fresh Meaning: A dispute or grievance to discuss
impetus for global climate action.
188. A pain in the neck/rear
180. Requisite (अनिवार्य/आवश्यक)
Meaning: An annoying or troublesome person
Meaning: Necessary or required for a particular or thing
purpose.
189. Across the board
Synonyms: Essential, mandatory,
indispensable Meaning: Applying to everyone or everything
equally
Antonyms: Optional, unnecessary, dispensable
190. All ears
Example: Technical expertise is a requisite for
the successful implementation of carbon credit Meaning: Fully listening and paying attention
programs.
191. Dilute (कमजोर करना)
181. Flaccid (नम; ढीला)
Meaning: To make something weaker in force,

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content, or value by adding something else. Antonyms: Neglect, oversight, disregard

Synonyms: Weaken, lessen, reduce Example: The new nuclear policy is under
intense scrutiny from both experts and the
Antonyms: Strengthen, intensify, enhance public.
Example: The new law diluted the strict 196. Cataclysmic (महाविनाशकारी)
regulations on nuclear safety, leading to
concerns. Meaning: Relating to or denoting a violent,
large-scale event, especially one that causes
192. Recourse (सहारा) great destruction.
Meaning: A source of help or strength; a resort Synonyms: Apocalyptic, disastrous,
to a course of action. catastrophic
Synonyms: Remedy, option, solution Antonyms: Beneficial, fortunate, favorable
Antonyms: Inaction, avoidance Example: The cataclysmic effects of the nuclear
Example: The operator sought recourse disaster affected thousands of lives.
through legal means to recover damages from 197. Vehement (उत्साही, जोरदार)
the supplier.
Meaning: Showing strong feeling; forceful,
193. Exemplary (आदर्श) passionate, or intense.
Meaning: Serving as a desirable model or Synonyms: Fervent, passionate, forceful
example.
Antonyms: Indifferent, passive, calm
Synonyms: Model, ideal, commendable
Example: The protesters were vehement in their
Antonyms: Unimpressive, substandard, poor opposition to the government's new policy.
Example: Her exemplary performance in the 198. Conundrum (संकट)
project earned her a promotion.
Meaning: A confusing and difficult problem or
194. Imperative (अत्यावश्यक) question.
Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial. Synonyms: Dilemma, puzzle, predicament
Synonyms: Urgent, essential, necessary Antonyms: Solution, clarity, certainty
Antonyms: Optional, trivial, unnecessary Example: The increasing use of AI in industries
Example: It is imperative to address the risks presents a conundrum for policymakers
posed by AI to ensure sustainable seeking to balance innovation and job security.
development. 199. Perpetuate (स्थायी बनाना)
195. Scrutiny (परीक्षण) Meaning: To make something continue
Meaning: Critical observation or examination. indefinitely.

Synonyms: Inspection, examination, analysis Synonyms: Sustain, prolong, maintain

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Antonyms: Abolish, end, terminate 209. Beat around the bush

Example: The media has a role in either Meaning – Avoiding the main topic or failing to
perpetuating or dispelling stereotypes through get to the point
its portrayal of various issues.
210. Beleaguered (घेर लिया हुआ, परे शान)
200. Proliferation (वद्
ृ धि)
Meaning: Surrounded by difficulties or
Meaning: Rapid increase in the number or troubles; besieged.
amount of something.
Synonyms: Troubled, harassed, stressed
Synonyms: Growth, expansion, multiplication
Antonyms: Untroubled, calm, relaxed
Antonyms: Reduction, decrease, limitation
Example: The beleaguered president sought
Example: The proliferation of AI technologies help from international allies to resolve the
presents both opportunities and challenges for crisis.
the workforce.
211. Denouement (समाप्ति)
201. Pull out
Meaning: The final part of a narrative or drama,
Meaning – Withdraw or remove from a situation where matters are explained or resolved.

202. Level against Synonyms: Conclusion, outcome, resolution

Meaning – Accuse or criticize someone Antonyms: Beginning, start, introduction

203. Wind down Example: The denouement of the novel tied all
the characters' fates together in a surprising
Meaning – Gradually relax or reduce activity way.
204. Set back 212. Rapport (संबंध)
Meaning – Delay or hinder progress Meaning: A close and harmonious relationship
205. All in the same boat in which the people or groups concerned
understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Meaning – In the same difficult situation as
others Synonyms: Bond, understanding, connection

206. As easy as pie Antonyms: Discord, disagreement, alienation

Meaning – Very simple or effortless Example: The two leaders developed a strong
rapport after several successful meetings.
207. Back to the drawing board
213. Crippling (कमजोर करनेवाला)
Meaning – Restarting something after failure
Meaning: Causing serious damage or
208. Barking up the wrong tree weakness.

Meaning – Pursuing a mistaken or misguided Synonyms: Devastating, paralyzing, disabling

course of action
Antonyms: Strengthening, revitalizing,

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energizing Example: The leader had to relinquish his
position due to health reasons.
Example: The crippling sanctions have severely
affected the country’s economy. 218. Malleable (लचीला)

214. Revert (वापस लौटना) Meaning: Capable of being easily shaped or

influenced.
Meaning: To return to a previous state or
condition. Synonyms: Flexible, adaptable, pliable

Synonyms: Return, revert, regress Antonyms: Stiff, rigid, inflexible

Antonyms: Advance, progress, evolve Example: His malleable personality made him
an ideal candidate for the role.
Example: The country is expected to revert to
pre-crisis conditions once the peace talks 219. Surreptitious (गुप्त, छुपा हुआ)
succeed.
Meaning: Kept secret, especially because it
215. Unpalatable (अप्रिय) would not be approved of.

Meaning: Not pleasant or agreeable to the taste Synonyms: Secret, covert, stealthy
or mind.
Antonyms: Open, public, overt
Synonyms: Unpleasant, distasteful,
disagreeable Example: The surreptitious meetings between
the two leaders were kept out of the public eye.
Antonyms: Palatable, agreeable, pleasant
220. Strike down
Example: The unpalatable terms of the
agreement were rejected by the opposition. Meaning: To officially reject or annul
something, such as a law or decision
216. Escalate (बढ़ाना)
221. Single out
Meaning: To increase or intensify in a situation,
often a conflict or problem. Meaning: To choose or select someone or
something from a group
Synonyms: Intensify, amplify, heighten
222. Account for
Antonyms: De-escalate, diminish, reduce
Meaning: To explain or justify the cause or
Example: The argument quickly escalated into reason for something; to be responsible for
a full-blown fight. something

217. Relinquish (त्यागना) 223. Strike back

Meaning: To give up or surrender something, Meaning: To retaliate or respond to an attack or

such as a right or position. criticism

Synonyms: Surrender, forgo, renounce 224. Bent out of shape

Antonyms: Retain, keep, hold Meaning: To become upset, angry, or

distressed about something

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225. Bite the bullet Antonyms: Advance, approach, progression

Meaning: To endure a painful or unpleasant Example: The glacier’s retreat has been
situation that is unavoidable accelerating due to rising temperatures.

226. Break someone’s heart 232. Worrisome (चिंताजनक)

Meaning: To deeply hurt or disappoint someone Meaning: Causing concern or anxiety.

emotionally
Synonyms: Concerning, troubling, alarming
227. Break the ice
Antonyms: Reassuring, comforting, soothing
Meaning: To initiate conversation or activities
to ease tension or awkwardness in social Example: The decision to rebuild the dam is
situations. worrisome due to climate change impacts.

228. Brush up on something 233. Scrapped (रद्द करना)

Meaning: To review or improve one's Meaning: To discard or abandon something.

knowledge or skills in a particular area. Synonyms: Abandoned, discarded,
229. Disseminate (प्रसार करना) discontinued

Meaning: To spread or disperse something, Antonyms: Kept, retained, continued

especially information or ideas. Example: The plan was scrapped due to
Synonyms: Distribute, circulate, spread various environmental concerns.

Antonyms: Withhold, suppress, conceal 234. Benign (दयाल)ु

Example: The organization aims to disseminate Meaning: Gentle, not harmful or threatening.
critical information about disaster Synonyms: Harmless, kind, favorable
preparedness.
Antonyms: Malignant, harmful, dangerous
230. Decimate (नष्ट करना)
Example: The benign inflation environment
Meaning: To destroy or drastically reduce the brought relief to consumers.
number or strength of something.
235. Perilous (खतरनाक)
Synonyms: Devastate, ravage, annihilate
Meaning: Full of danger or risk.
Antonyms: Preserve, save, restore
Synonyms: Dangerous, hazardous, risky
Example: The powerful flood decimated the
infrastructure of the area. Antonyms: Safe, secure, protected

231. Retreat (वापसी) Example: The perilous journey through the

mountains required great caution.
Meaning: The process of moving back or
withdrawing. 236. Ravaging (विनाश करना)

Synonyms: Withdrawal, regression, retraction Meaning: Causing great damage or destruction.

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Synonyms: Devastating, destroying, wrecking 243. Call it a day

Antonyms: Rebuilding, repairing, restoring Meaning – To stop working for the day or to
decide to quit an activity.
Example: The ravaging floodwaters tore
through villages, leaving nothing behind. 244. Catch some Z’s

237. Extricate (मक्

ु त करना) Meaning – To go to sleep or take a nap.

Meaning: To free someone or something from a 245. Go cold turkey

difficult or complicated situation.
Meaning – To suddenly and completely stop a
Synonyms: Rescue, release, disentangle, habit, especially an addiction.
liberate
246. Days are numbered
Antonyms: Entangle, trap, imprison
Meaning – Someone or something will not last
Example: The firefighters worked tirelessly to much longer.
extricate the survivors from the collapsed
building. 247. Down in the dumps

238. Cursory (ऊपरी-ऊपरी) Meaning – Feeling sad, depressed, or unhappy.

Meaning: Done quickly and without giving 248. Impetus (प्रेरणा)

enough attention to details. Meaning: A driving force or motivation behind
Synonyms: Superficial, hasty, perfunctory, brief an action.

Antonyms: Thorough, detailed, meticulous Synonyms: Momentum, stimulus, boost

Example: The manager gave a cursory glance Antonyms: Hindrance, deterrent, obstacle
at the report before signing it, missing several Example: The agreement between Bharat
critical errors. Dynamics Limited and Thales U.K. will provide
239. Carve out impetus to India’s self-reliance in missile
technology.
Meaning: To create or establish something
through effort 249. Effervescent (उत्साही)

240. Get across Meaning: Bubbling with high spirits or

enthusiasm.
Meaning: To communicate or make something
understood Synonyms: Vivacious, lively, enthusiastic

241. Get it Antonyms: Dull, lifeless, subdued

Meaning: To understand something Example: Her effervescent personality made

her the center of attention at the party.
242. Fall out
250. Foment (भड़काना)
Meaning: To have a disagreement or argument
leading to a break in a relationship Meaning: To instigate or stir up (especially

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trouble or conflict). Synonyms: Stink, smell, suggest

Synonyms: Incite, provoke, agitate Antonyms: Fragrance, freshness, sweetness

Antonyms: Suppress, quell, pacify Example: The entire situation reeked of

corruption and dishonesty.
Example: Intelligence sharing helps both
countries prevent external forces from 255. Inevitably (अपरिहार्य रूप से)
fomenting instability in the region.
Meaning: As is certain to happen; unavoidably.
251. Precipitous (खतरनाक)
Synonyms: Unavoidably, predictably, surely
Meaning: Extremely steep or done suddenly
without careful consideration. Antonyms: Avoidably, preventably, doubtfully

Synonyms: Steep, abrupt, hasty Example: With rising costs, some price
increases are inevitably going to occur.
Antonyms: Gradual, measured, deliberate
256. Umbrage (अपमान का भाव)
Example: The precipitous decline in stock
prices caught investors off guard. Meaning: Offense or annoyance.

252. Penchant (रुचि) Synonyms: Offense, resentment, irritation

Meaning: A strong or habitual liking for Antonyms: Satisfaction, contentment, pleasure

something or tendency to do something. Example: She took umbrage at his sarcastic
Synonyms: Liking, preference, inclination remarks during the meeting.

Antonyms: Dislike, aversion, indifference 257. Vexatious (कष्टकारी)

Example: She has a penchant for collecting Meaning: Causing annoyance or worry.
rare books from different parts of the world. Synonyms: Annoying, bothersome, irritating
253. Subtle (सक्ष्
ू म) Antonyms: Pleasant, calming, agreeable
Meaning: Delicate or precise as to be difficult to Example: The repeated, vexatious complaints
analyze or describe. from the neighbor led to a lengthy legal battle.
Synonyms: Delicate, nuanced, understated 258. Abide by
Antonyms: Obvious, blatant, crude Meaning – To follow or adhere to (rules,
Example: The artist’s subtle use of colors decisions, or agreements).
added depth to the painting. 259. Account for
254. Reek (बदबू आना) Meaning – To explain or justify something; to
Meaning: To have a strong, unpleasant smell; be responsible for something.
figuratively, to strongly suggest something 260. Ache for
negative.
Meaning – To deeply desire or long for

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something or someone. 269. Reluctant (अनिच्छुक)

261. Act on Meaning: Unwilling, hesitant, or not eager to do

something.
Meaning – To take action based on advice,
information, or feelings. Synonyms: Hesitant, unwilling, resistant

262. Barking Dogs Sealdom Bite Antonyms: Willing, eager, enthusiastic

Meaning - people who appear threatening or Example: She was reluctant to speak in front of
make threats rarely carry them out the large audience.

263. Fall in With 270. Catastrophe (आपदा)

Meaning - to become friendly with someone Meaning: A sudden and widespread disaster or
misfortune.
264. Tit For Tat
Synonyms: Disaster, tragedy, calamity
Meaning - an equivalent given in return
Antonyms: Blessing, fortune, success
265. A Thorn in The Flesh
Example: The earthquake was a catastrophe
Meaning - a person or thing that repeatedly that left the city in ruins.
annoys or causes problems for someone
271. Proactive (सक्रिय)
266. Honesty is The Best Policy
Meaning: Taking action by causing change or
Meaning - telling the truth is better than lying preventing problems before they occur.
267. Gaping (चौड़ा) Synonyms: Preventive, anticipatory,
Meaning: Very large or wide, especially in a way forward-thinking
that is open or exposed. Antonyms: Reactive, passive, unprepared
Synonyms: Wide, open, vast, enormous Example: The company took proactive
Antonyms: Narrow, small measures to ensure the safety of its employees.

Example: The gaping hole in the ground was 272. Interventions (हस्तक्षेप)
dangerous for travelers. Meaning: Actions taken to improve or modify a
268. Simmering (उबालना) situation.

Meaning: To be in a state of quiet or restrained Synonyms: Interference, involvement, action

anger or tension. Antonyms: Withdrawal, neglect
Synonyms: Boiling, brewing, smoldering Example: The government's interventions
Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, tranquil helped reduce the spread of disease.

Example: The simmering frustration among the 273. Footfall (आगंतक

ु ों की संख्या)
crowd was evident. Meaning: The number of people visiting a place

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or establishment, especially in reference to Meaning: To attack or criticize someone
tourism or business. harshly.

Synonyms: Visitors, attendance, crowd 279. Zero in on

Antonyms: Absence, emptiness Meaning: To focus closely on something.

Example: The footfall in the mall increased 280. Live up to

significantly during the holiday season
Meaning: To meet expectations or standards.
274. Touted (बतलाना)
281. Cry over spilled milk
Meaning: Publicly praised or recommended.
Meaning: To be upset about something that
Synonyms: Promoted, endorsed, boasted cannot be undone or changed.

Antonyms: Criticized, condemned 282. Throw in the towel

Example: They touted the new technology as a Meaning: To give up or admit defeat.
breakthrough in medicine.
283. A storm in a teacup
275. Surveillance (निगरानी)
284. Meaning: A small problem that is
Meaning: Close observation, especially of a blown out of proportion.
suspect or group.
285. The ball is in your court
Synonyms: Monitoring, observation,
supervision Meaning: It is now your turn to take action or
make a decision.
Antonyms: Ignorance, neglect
286. Cut the Gordian knot
Example: The city implemented a new
surveillance system to monitor traffic. Meaning: To solve a complex problem in a
simple, decisive way
276. Sufficed (पर्याप्त होना)
287. Sagacious (ज्ञानी)
Meaning: To be enough or adequate.
Meaning: Having or showing good judgment;
Synonyms: Satisfied, met, fulfilled wise.

Antonyms: Insufficient, inadequate Synonyms: Wise, insightful, prudent

Example: The budget sufficed to cover all the Antonyms: Foolish, naive, unwise
expenses of the project.
Example: The sagacious leader made decisions
277. Knuckle down that ensured the long-term success of the
company.
Meaning: To start working hard or focus on a
task. 288. Supercilious (अभिमानी)

278. Tear into Meaning: Behaving or looking as though one

thinks one is superior to others.

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Synonyms: Arrogant, condescending, haughty Example: The negotiations reached an impasse
as neither side was willing to compromise.
Antonyms: Humble, modest, unassuming
293. Blatant (स्पष्ट)
Example: His supercilious attitude toward his
colleagues made him very unpopular. Meaning: Done openly and unashamedly, often
in a way that is offensive
289. Pernicious (हानिकारक)
Synonyms: Obvious, glaring, flagrant
Meaning: Having a harmful effect, especially in
a gradual or subtle way. Antonyms: Subtle, concealed, hidden

Synonyms: Destructive, harmful, damaging Example: His blatant disregard for the rules led
to his suspension from the team.
Antonyms: Beneficial, helpful, wholesome
294. Resentment (नाराजगी)
Example: The pernicious influence of social
media on mental health is becoming Meaning: A feeling of bitterness or anger due to
increasingly evident. unfair treatment

290. Ephemeral (क्षणिक) Synonyms: Bitterness, grudge, indignation

Meaning: Lasting for a very short time. Antonyms: Contentment, satisfaction,

acceptance
Synonyms: Fleeting, temporary, short-lived
Example: There was growing resentment
Antonyms: Permanent, enduring, lasting among the employees over unequal pay.
Example: The beauty of the sunset was 295. Diluted (कमजोर किया हुआ)
ephemeral, fading as quickly as it arrived.
Meaning: Reduced in strength or effectiveness
291. Coerce (बाध्य करना)
Synonyms: Weakened, thinned, diminished
Meaning: To persuade or force someone to do
something through threats or pressure Antonyms: Strengthened, intensified,
concentrated
Synonyms: Compel, pressure, intimidate
Example: The new law diluted the previous
Antonyms: Encourage, persuade, support strict regulations on environmental protection.
Example: The workers claimed that they were 296. Disjuncture (विभाजन)
coerced into signing the new contract under
unfair terms. Meaning: A disconnection or separation
between two things
292. Impasse (गतिरोध)
Synonyms: Division, separation, gap
Meaning: A situation in which no progress is
possible, especially due to disagreement Antonyms: Connection, unity, integration

Synonyms: Deadlock, stalemate, standoff Example: There is a growing disjuncture

between what politicians promise and what
Antonyms: Breakthrough, progress, resolution they deliver.

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297. Back out: Example: The recent diplomatic talks signaled a
rapprochement between the two rival nations.
To withdraw from a commitment or agreement.
307. Dispute (झगड़ा)
298. Back up
Meaning: A heated argument or disagreement.
To support someone or something; to make a
copy of data; to move backward. Synonyms: Quarrel, conflict, altercation

299. Bail out Antonyms: Agreement, harmony, peace

To rescue someone from a difficult situation. Example: The two leaders had a public quarrel
over the border issue.
300. Bail up
308. Turmoil (अराजकता)
To stop or detain someone, often forcefully or
insistently. Meaning: A state of great disturbance,
confusion, or uncertainty.
301. Easier said than done
Synonyms: Chaos, disorder, upheaval
Meaning – Something that sounds simple but is
difficult to accomplish. Antonyms: Peace, stability, order

302. Fair-weather friend Example: The political turmoil in the region has
led to widespread protests.
Meaning – Someone who is only a friend in
good times but abandons you in difficult 309. Outrageous (अपमानजनक)
situations.
Meaning: Shockingly bad or excessive.
303. Fly off the handle
Synonyms: Scandalous, disgraceful, appalling
Meaning – To suddenly become very angry or
lose one’s temper. Antonyms: Acceptable, reasonable, modest

304. Food for thought Example: The outrageous remarks made by the
leader sparked global condemnation.
Meaning – Something that makes you think
deeply or consider carefully. 310. Expatriates (प्रवासी)

305. Get a kick out of something Meaning: People who live outside their native
country.
Meaning – To enjoy or take pleasure in
something. Synonyms: Emigrant, migrant, foreign resident

306. Rapprochement (सल Antonyms: Native, local, citizen

ु ह)

Meaning: The establishment or resumption of Example: Many expatriates send money back
harmonious relations. home to support their families.

Synonyms: Reconciliation, reunion, détente 311. Decisive (निर्णायक)

Antonyms: Estrangement, discord, hostility Meaning: Settling an issue; producing a definite

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result. Example: The military’s intervention in the
region had disastrous consequences.
Synonyms: Conclusive, crucial, determining
316. Bang on
Antonyms: Indecisive, uncertain, inconclusive
Meaning – Exactly right or accurate.
Example: His decisive leadership helped the
company navigate through the crisis. 317. Bargain down

312. Resumption (पन

ु रारं भ) Meaning – To persuade someone to reduce the
price of something.
Meaning: The action of starting something
again after a pause. 318. Barge in

Synonyms: Restart, continuation, renewal Meaning – To enter a place or interrupt a

conversation rudely or abruptly.
Antonyms: Cessation, halt, suspension
319. Bash in
Example: The resumption of diplomatic ties
brought hope for peace. Meaning – To violently crush or dent something
by hitting it.
313. Unrestrained (अविनियमित)
320. Get with the program
Meaning: Not controlled or held back.
Meaning – To accept and adapt to a new way of
Synonyms: Free, unchecked, uninhibited doing things; to follow instructions or
Antonyms: Restrained, controlled, limited expectations.

Example: His unrestrained enthusiasm for the 321. Give one’s right arm
project was contagious. Meaning – To be willing to make a great
314. Condemnation (निंदा) sacrifice for something.

Meaning: The expression of very strong 322. Give someone a hand

disapproval. Meaning – To help or assist someone.
Synonyms: Criticism, denunciation, censure 323. Go against the grain
Antonyms: Praise, approval, endorsement Meaning – To act in a way that is contrary to
Example: The government’s actions drew what is usual, expected, or accepted.
international condemnation. 324. Go bananas
315. Ruinous (विनाशकारी) Meaning – To become extremely excited, angry,
Meaning: Causing great damage or distress. or crazy.

Synonyms: Catastrophic, devastating, 325. Détente (सल

ु ह / तनाव में कमी)
disastrous Meaning: The easing of hostility or strained
Antonyms: Successful, fortunate, beneficial relations, especially between countries.

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Synonyms: Truce, reconciliation, ceasefire Antonyms: Acceptance, acknowledgment,
recognition
Antonyms: Tension, hostility, conflict
Example: The government’s denialism
Example: The recent talks between the two regarding pollution concerns has delayed
nations signal a possible détente in their crucial environmental reforms.
diplomatic relations.
330. Repercussions (प्रभाव)
326. Stalemate (गतिरोध)
Meaning: Unintended consequences, especially
Meaning: A situation in which further progress negative ones.
by opposing parties seems impossible.
Synonyms: Consequences, aftermath,
Synonyms: Deadlock, impasse, gridlock ramifications
Antonyms: Breakthrough, resolution, progress Antonyms: Benefits, rewards, advantages
Example: The negotiations reached a stalemate Example: The repercussions of environmental
as neither side was willing to compromise. pollution can be severe for future generations.
327. Escalation (वद्
ृ धि / बढ़ोतरी) 331. Impetus (प्रेरणा / प्रोत्साहन)
Meaning: A rapid increase or intensification in Meaning: A driving force or stimulus that
the seriousness of a situation. encourages activity or development.
Synonyms: Intensification, aggravation, Synonyms: Motivation, stimulus, boost
expansion
Antonyms: Deterrent, hindrance, obstacle
Antonyms: De-escalation, reduction, alleviation
Example: A monetary policy shift could provide
Example: The escalation of tensions at the the necessary impetus for economic growth.
border led to urgent diplomatic discussions.
332. Acrimonious (कटु / झगड़ाल)ू
328. Intrusion (अतिक्रमण / दखल)
Meaning: Angry and bitter, typically in speech
Meaning: The act of entering a place or or debate.
situation where one is unwelcome.
Synonyms: Bitter, hostile, caustic
Synonyms: Encroachment, trespass, invasion
Antonyms: Harmonious, peaceful, friendly
Antonyms: Withdrawal, retreat, permission
Example: The acrimonious exchanges between
Example: The unauthorised intrusion into the the government and the Opposition disrupted
military zone led to a serious security alert. the entire session.
329. Denialism (अस्वीकृति / इनकार करने की 333. Penchant (रुचि)
प्रवत्ति
ृ )
Meaning: A strong or habitual liking for
Meaning: Refusal to accept reality or facts, something or tendency to do something.
despite clear evidence.
Synonyms: Liking, preference, inclination
Synonyms: Rejection, disbelief, skepticism

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Antonyms: Dislike, aversion, indifference a situation or problem.

Example: She has a penchant for collecting 343. Hold your horses
rare books from different parts of the world.
Meaning – Wait or be patient; slow down before
334. Lacuna (फ़ासला) making a decision or taking action.

Meaning: An unfilled space or gap, especially a 344. Amenable (आज्ञाकारी)

missing portion in a manuscript, text, or idea.
Meaning: Open and responsive to suggestion;
Synonyms: Gap, omission, void, deficiency easily persuaded or controlled.

Antonyms: Continuity, completeness, fullness Synonyms: Obedient, compliant, acquiescent

Example: The lacuna in the policy left many Antonyms: Uncooperative, resistant, defiant
citizens confused about their rights.
Example: The new employee was amenable to
335. Bawl out feedback and quickly adapted to the company's
working style.
Meaning – To scold or reprimand someone
harshly. 345. Undermine (कमज़ोर करना)

336. Be along Meaning: To weaken or damage something,

especially gradually.
Meaning – To arrive or show up at a place.
Synonyms: Weaken, erode, sabotage
337. Be down
Antonyms: Strengthen, bolster, reinforce
Meaning – To feel sad or depressed; to be
reduced in number or amount. Example: The scandal served to undermine
public confidence in the government.
338. Bear down on
346. Inextricably (अविच्छे द्य रूप से)
Meaning – To move toward someone or
something in a determined or threatening way. Meaning: In a way that is impossible to
separate.
339. Green with envy
Synonyms: Inseparably, inevitably,
Meaning – Very jealous or envious. indistinguishably
340. Have one’s hands full Antonyms: Loosely, separably, disconnectably
Meaning – To be very busy or occupied with Example: The fate of the environment is
something. inextricably linked to human actions.
341. Hit the books 347. Perpetuating (स्थायी बनाना)
Meaning – To study hard. Meaning: To make something continue
342. Hit the nail on the head indefinitely.

Meaning – To describe exactly what is causing Synonyms: Prolonging, sustaining, maintaining

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Antonyms: Stopping, discontinuing, ending 352. Abysmal (बहुत खराब)

Example: The unfair policies are perpetuating Meaning: Extremely bad or appalling.
economic disparities in society.
Synonyms: Terrible, dreadful, appalling.
348. Vulnerability (असरु क्षा/संवेदनशीलता)
Antonyms: Excellent, commendable, admirable.
Meaning: The state of being exposed to harm or
attack. Example: The abysmal state of primary
healthcare in urban areas is concerning.
Synonyms: Weakness, susceptibility, exposure
353. Insipid (नीरस)
Antonyms: Security, protection, invulnerability
Meaning: Lacking vigor or interest; dull.
Example: The coastal town’s vulnerability to
hurricanes made it necessary to improve Synonyms: Bland, lifeless, uninspiring
disaster preparedness. Antonyms: Exciting, flavorful, lively
349. Adjudication (निर्णय/विवाद समाधान) Example: The speech was so insipid that the
Meaning: The process of making a formal audience struggled to stay awake.
judgment on a disputed matter. 354. Step up to
Synonyms: Decision, ruling, arbitration Meaning: To take on a choice or responsibility
Antonyms: Indecision, inaction, delay when called upon.

Example: The adjudication of the case took 355. Sort through

several months due to its complexity. Meaning: To go through a collection and
350. Plague (पीड़ित करना/सताना) choose items selectively.

Meaning: To cause continual trouble or 356. Come down to

distress. Meaning: To make a decision based on the
Synonyms: Afflict, torment, trouble most important factors.

Antonyms: Relieve, comfort, soothe 357. Stick to

Example: Water shortages continue to plague Meaning: To remain with a particular choice or
several cities across the country. decision.

351. Intrinsic (आंतरिक) 358. On the same wavelength

Meaning: Belonging naturally; essential. Meaning: to have a mutual understanding or

shared views with someone
Synonyms: Inherent, innate, fundamental
359. Break the internet
Antonyms: Extrinsic, acquired, external
Meaning: to cause a sensation or go viral
Example: Judicial independence is intrinsic to a online, drawing massive attention
democratic system.

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360. Bend over backward 366. Stingy (कंजस
ू )

Meaning: to make a great effort to help or Meaning: Unwilling to spend money or share
accommodate someone resources.

361. Bring to the table Synonyms: Miserly, tight-fisted, parsimonious

Meaning: to contribute something of value, Antonyms: Generous, lavish, charitable

especially in a collaborative effort
Example: He was so stingy that he hesitated to
362. Off the hook donate even a small amount to charity.

Meaning: to be relieved from a difficult situation 367. Prevalence (प्रसार / व्यापकता)

or responsibility
Meaning: The condition of being widespread or
363. Obstruct (रोकना / बाधा डालना) commonly occurring.

Meaning: Block or hinder the movement or Synonyms: Ubiquity, dominance, frequency

progress of something.
Antonyms: Rarity, infrequency, scarcity
Synonyms: Impede, hinder, prevent
Example: The prevalence of automation is
Antonyms: Facilitate, assist, enable reshaping global job markets.

Example: Complex visa regulations obstruct 368. Eulogize (प्रशंसा करना)

the movement of skilled workers across
borders. Meaning: To praise someone or something
highly, often in a speech or writing.
364. Grumpy (चिड़चिड़ा)
Synonyms: Commend, extol, glorify
Meaning: Easily annoyed or in a bad mood.
Antonyms: Criticize, condemn, denounce
Synonyms: Irritable, cranky, grouchy
Example: The professor was eulogized for his
Antonyms: Cheerful, pleasant, amiable contributions to the field of science.

Example: The old man was always grumpy in 369. Insidious (कपटी)
the morning before his coffee.
Meaning: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way,
365. Pivotal (महत्वपर्ण
ू / केंद्रीय) but with harmful effects.

Meaning: Of crucial importance in relation to Synonyms: Sneaky, subtle, treacherous

the development or success of something.
Antonyms: Obvious, straightforward, honest
Synonyms: Crucial, essential, key
Example: The disease progressed in an
Antonyms: Insignificant, minor, trivial insidious manner, unnoticed by many.

Example: The manufacturing and construction 370. Uproot (जड़ से उखाड़ना)

sectors are pivotal for workforce demand in the
GCC and Australia. Meaning: To pull something out of the ground
or to remove someone from their home or

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position. Meaning – To be involved in a situation that is
too difficult to handle.
Synonyms: Displace, eradicate, remove
378. In the nick of time
Antonyms: Plant, settle, establish
Meaning – Just in time; at the last possible
Example: The war uprooted thousands of moment.
families, forcing them to flee their homeland.
379. It’s a piece of cake
371. Sobering (गंभीर)
Meaning – Something very easy to do.
Meaning: Making you feel serious or thoughtful.
380. Jump the gun
Synonyms: Serious, thought-provoking,
alarming Meaning – To act too soon or before the right
time.
Antonyms: Reassuring, comforting, casual
381. Know by heart
Example: The report’s findings on poverty
levels were sobering. Meaning – To memorize something completely.

372. Intricate (जटिल) 382. Reunification (पन

ु ः एकीकरण)

Meaning: Very detailed and complicated. Meaning: The process of bringing together
parts of a country, organization, or group that
Synonyms: Complex, complicated, elaborate were previously separated.
Antonyms: Simple, straightforward, easy Synonyms: Restoration, integration, merging
Example: The intricate design of the machine Antonyms: Separation, division, disintegration
required careful study.
Example: The reunification of Germany in 1990
373. Beat up marked a historic moment in European politics.
Meaning: To attack or hit someone severely. 383. Notoriety (कुख्याति)
374. Beaver away Meaning: The state of being famous or
Meaning: To work hard and persistently on well-known for something bad.
something. Synonyms: Infamy, disrepute, dishonor
375. Bed down Antonyms: Fame, honor, reputation
Meaning: To settle in a place to sleep, Example: The company gained notoriety for
especially temporarily. violating safety regulations in its drug
376. Belt out production.

Meaning: To sing or play music loudly and 384. Irrefutable (अखंडनीय)

forcefully. Meaning: Impossible to deny or disprove.
377. In over one’s head Synonyms: Undeniable, indisputable,

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unquestionable Antonyms: Legal, lawful, permitted

Antonyms: Questionable, disputable, uncertain Example: The police uncovered an illicit drug
trade operating in the city.
Example: The video evidence presented in the
case was irrefutable proof of the company's 389. Imploded (अंदर की ओर गिर जाना)
illegal activities.
Meaning: To collapse inward violently.
385. Clinching (निर्णायक)
Synonyms: Collapsed, crumbled, disintegrated
Meaning: Decisively settling an argument or
proving a point. Antonyms: Expanded, strengthened, flourished

Synonyms: Conclusive, definitive, final Example: The party imploded due to internal
conflicts and leadership failures.
Antonyms: Inconclusive, uncertain, debatable
390. Grappling (संघर्ष कर रहा है )
Example: The forensic report provided
clinching evidence of the suspect's Meaning: Struggling to deal with or overcome a
involvement in the crime. difficult problem.

386. Surging (तेजी से बढ़ता हुआ) Synonyms: Struggling, wrestling, tackling

Meaning: Moving quickly and forcefully in a Antonyms: Resolving, overcoming, mastering

particular direction. Example: The government is grappling with
Synonyms: Soaring, rising, escalating high unemployment and economic instability.

Antonyms: Declining, falling, decreasing 391. Permeate (फैलाना)

Example: The demand for electric vehicles is Meaning: To spread throughout something; to
surging due to environmental concerns. pass through or penetrate.

387. Deterrent (निवारक) Synonyms: Pervade, saturate, infiltrate

Meaning: Something that discourages or Antonyms: Contain, restrict, block

prevents a certain action. Example: The aroma of freshly baked bread
Synonyms: Hindrance, obstacle, prevention permeated the entire house.

Antonyms: Encouragement, incentive, 392. Big up

motivation Meaning – To praise or promote
Example: Strict laws act as a deterrent against enthusiastically
reckless driving. 393. Black out
388. Illicit (ग़ैरक़ानन
ू ी) Meaning – To lose consciousness or memory
Meaning: Forbidden by law, rules, or customs. temporarily

Synonyms: Illegal, unlawful, prohibited 394. Blare out

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Meaning – To produce a loud, harsh sound Example: Heavy rainfall impedes the
construction work in the city.
395. Bliss out
403. Repertory (संग्रह)
Meaning – To become extremely happy or
relaxed Meaning: A collection or stock of things
available for use.
396. Make ends meet
Synonyms: Collection, inventory, repository
Meaning – To manage finances so that one can
cover expenses Antonyms: Scarcity, lack, absence

397. Making a mountain out of a molehill Example: The actor has a vast repertory of
expressions for different emotions.
Meaning – Exaggerating a small problem into a
big one 404. Circumspection (सावधानी)

398. Ninety (90) to nothing Meaning: The quality of being cautious and
considering all risks before acting.
Meaning – Moving very fast or with great
energy Synonyms: Caution, prudence, wariness

399. Not worth a hill of beans Antonyms: Recklessness, carelessness,

impulsiveness
Meaning – Having very little value or
importance Example: The manager handled the sensitive
issue with great circumspection.
400. Off the top of my head
405. Fringed (सीमांत/किनारे वाला)
Meaning – Saying something without much
thought or preparation Meaning: Forming a border around something.

401. Indispensable (अनिवार्य) Synonyms: Bordered, edged, surrounded

Meaning: Absolutely necessary or essential. Example: The forest-fringed village was a

picturesque sight.
Synonyms: Essential, crucial, vital
406. Escalation (वद्
ृ धि/उत्तेजना)
Antonyms: Optional, unnecessary, dispensable
Meaning: A rapid increase or intensification of
Example: A good education is indispensable a situation.
for a successful career.
Synonyms: Intensification, aggravation, surge
402. Impedes (बाधा डालना)
Antonyms: Reduction, de-escalation, decline
Meaning: To hinder or obstruct the progress of
something. Example: The escalation of tension between the
two communities led to protests.
Synonyms: Obstruct, hinder, hamper
407. Complacency (आत्मसंतोष)
Antonyms: Facilitate, promote, assist
A feeling of satisfaction with oneself or one's

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achievements, often without awareness of 412. Boil up
potential danger.
Meaning – To become intense or reach a critical
Synonyms: Self-satisfaction, smugness, point, often referring to emotions or conflict.
contentment
413. Bolster up
Antonyms: Anxiety, dissatisfaction, insecurity
Meaning – To support, strengthen, or reinforce
Example: The team’s complacency after their something.
early success cost them the championship.
414. Border on
408. Encroachments (अतिक्रमण)
Meaning – To be very close to a particular state
Meaning: Gradual invasion or intrusion onto or condition.
someone’s property or rights.
415. On a roll like a runaway wheel
Synonyms: Invasion, intrusion, trespassing
Meaning: Experiencing continuous success or
Antonyms: Withdrawal, retreat, respect momentum.

Example: The government took action against 416. Roll in the dough
illegal encroachments on forest land.
Meaning: Be very wealthy or make a lot of
409. Mitigate (कम करना) money.

Meaning: To make something less severe or 417. State of the art

painful.
Meaning: The most advanced or sophisticated
Synonyms: Reduce, alleviate, ease level of technology or design.

Antonyms: Worsen, aggravate, intensify 418. A bunch of baloney

Example: The government has introduced Meaning: Nonsense or something not true.
measures to mitigate the effects of pollution.
419. Off the top of my head
410. Repercussions (प्रतिक्रिया/प्रभाव)
Meaning: Saying something without much
Meaning: An unintended consequence of an thought or preparation.
action, often negative.
420. Contours (रूपरे खा)
Synonyms: Consequence, effect, fallout
Meaning: The outline or shape of something.
Antonyms: Cause, source, reason
Synonyms: Outline, structure, shape
Example: The decision to impose a curfew had
serious repercussions on local businesses. Example: The contours of the mountain
became visible as the mist cleared.
411. Bog down
421. Curbed (नियंत्रण में रखना)
Meaning – To become stuck or slowed down,
especially in difficulty or complexity. Meaning: To control or limit something that is
undesirable.

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Synonyms: Restrained, controlled, suppressed Antonyms: Beneficial, fortunate, favorable

Antonyms: Encouraged, escalated, promoted Example: The earthquake had a catastrophic

impact on the town’s infrastructure.
Example: The government has taken measures
to curb air pollution in urban areas. 426. Rupture (फटना)

422. Crumbling (टूटना या गिरना) Meaning: A break or burst suddenly.

Meaning: Breaking into small fragments or Synonyms: Breakage, fracture, split

falling apart.
Antonyms: Connection, union, closure
Synonyms: Collapsing, disintegrating,
deteriorating Example: The pipeline rupture led to an oil spill
in the ocean.
Antonyms: Strengthening, reinforcing,
stabilizing 427. Tardy (ढीला/सस्
ु त)

Example: The old building is crumbling due to Meaning: Slow in movement, action, or
years of neglect. response.

423. Stranded (फँसा हुआ) Synonyms: Delayed, sluggish, unpunctual

Meaning: Left without the means to move from Antonyms: Prompt, quick, timely
somewhere. Example: The teacher warned the student for
Synonyms: Trapped, marooned, stuck his tardy arrival in class.

Antonyms: Rescued, liberated, free 428. Indispensable (अत्यावश्यक)

Example: The storm left many travellers Meaning: Absolutely necessary or essential.
stranded at the airport. Synonyms: Essential, crucial, vital
424. Breakthrough (सफलता) Antonyms: Unnecessary, optional, dispensable
Meaning: A significant development or Example: Water is indispensable for survival.
discovery that helps solve a problem.
429. Mitigate (कम करना)
Synonyms: Achievement, advancement,
progress Meaning: To make less severe or painful.

Antonyms: Setback, failure, stagnation Synonyms: Reduce, alleviate, lessen

Example: The scientist’s breakthrough in Antonyms: Intensify, worsen, aggravate

cancer research gave hope to many patients.
Example: The new policies aim to mitigate the
425. Catastrophic (विनाशकारी) effects of climate change.

Meaning: Involving or causing sudden great 430. Call for

damage or suffering.
Meaning – To demand or require something
Synonyms: Disastrous, devastating, ruinous

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431. Call forth Synonyms: Exhausting, diminishing, draining

Meaning – To bring into existence or evoke a Antonyms: Replenishing, increasing,

reaction augmenting

432. Call in Example: Overuse of groundwater is rapidly

depleting the water table in the region.
Meaning – To summon or request someone’s
presence or help 441. Hazardous (खतरनाक/संकटपर्ण
ू )

433. Call off Meaning: Involving risk or danger

Meaning – To cancel or stop something Synonyms: Dangerous, perilous, harmful

434. On the ball Antonyms: Safe, harmless, secure

Meaning – Alert, aware, and quick to respond Example: Workers in chemical plants are
required to wear protective gear due to
435. On the tip of my tongue hazardous conditions.
Meaning – Almost remembered but not quite 442. Ambiguous (अस्पष्ट)
recalled
Meaning: Open to more than one interpretation;
436. Once in a blue moon unclear or doubtful
Meaning – Very rarely Synonyms: Vague, uncertain, equivocal
437. A pretty penny Antonyms: Clear, definite, explicit
Meaning – A large amount of money Example: His response was so ambiguous that
438. Take a rain check no one could understand what he really meant.

Meaning – To postpone or decline an offer with 443. Denouement (परिणाम/अंतिम परिणाम)

the intention of accepting later Meaning: The final outcome or resolution of a
439. Buoyed (प्रेरित/उत्साहित) complex situation

Meaning: Encouraged or made more confident Synonyms: Conclusion, resolution, finale

Synonyms: Inspired, uplifted, motivated Antonyms: Beginning, introduction, inception

Antonyms: Discouraged, demoralized, Example: The novel’s denouement was

disheartened unexpected, leaving the readers in shock.

Example: The students were buoyed by their 444. Guzzling (अधिक मात्रा में सेवन करना)
teacher’s appreciation after performing well in Meaning: Consuming something in large
the exams. quantities, especially greedily
440. Depleting (क्षीण हो रहा/घट रहा) Synonyms: Devouring, consuming, drinking
Meaning: Reducing in quantity, size, or strength excessively

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Antonyms: Sipping, conserving, rationing Example: The CEO reiterated the company’s
commitment to sustainability.
Example: The car was guzzling fuel at an
alarming rate, making it expensive to run. 449. Cap off

445. Contentious (विवादास्पद/झगड़ाल)ू Meaning – To finish or complete something in a

successful or impressive way
Meaning: Causing or likely to cause
disagreement or conflict 450. Carried away

Synonyms: Controversial, debatable, Meaning – To become overly excited or

disputable enthusiastic about something

Antonyms: Uncontroversial, agreeable, 451. Cart off

harmonious
Meaning – To take someone or something away,
Example: The issue of ethanol blending often in a forceful or unwanted manner
remains a contentious topic among experts.
452. Carve out
446. Impediment (अवरोध)
Meaning – To establish or create something
Meaning: A hindrance or obstruction in doing
something. 453. Under the weather

Synonyms: Obstacle, barrier, limitation Meaning – Feeling unwell or sick.

Antonyms: Aid, assistance, support 454. Between the cup and the lips

Example: Poor internet connectivity was a Meaning – Something that is almost certain but
major impediment to remote learning. can still go wrong at the last moment.

447. Coerce (दबाव डालना) 455. A damp squib

Meaning: To persuade someone to do Meaning – Something that fails to meet

something by using force or threats. expectations; a disappointment.

Synonyms: Compel, force, intimidate 456. A dime a dozen

Antonyms: Persuade, encourage, convince Meaning – Very common and easily available.

Example: The kidnappers tried to coerce the 457. Cast iron stomach
victim into signing over his property. Meaning – The ability to eat or drink anything
448. Reiterated (दोहराया) without getting sick.

Meaning: Say something again or a number of

times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Synonyms: Repeated, restated, emphasized,

reaffirmed (MARCH MONTH 2025)

Antonyms: Retracted, revoked, rescinded 1. Quagmire (दलदल/मश्कि

ु ल स्थिति)

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Meaning: A difficult or precarious situation. Synonyms: Enthusiastic, energetic, lively

Synonyms: Predicament, dilemma, Antonyms: Gloomy, apathetic, subdued

entanglement
Example: The fans showed exuberant support
Antonyms: Solution, ease, relief for their team throughout the match.

Example: The government found itself in a 6. Malfeasance (दरु ाचार)

political quagmire after implementing
controversial reforms. Meaning: Wrongdoing, especially by a public
official.
2. Surreptitious (गुप्त/छिपा हुआ)
Synonyms: Misconduct, wrongdoing,
Meaning: Done secretly, without being noticed. corruption

Synonyms: Clandestine, covert, stealthy Antonyms: Integrity, honesty, righteousness

Antonyms: Open, overt, transparent Example: The mayor was accused of

malfeasance after evidence of bribery came to
Example: The journalist made surreptitious light.
attempts to gather information on the scandal.
7. Rebuttal (खंडन)
3. Ubiquitous (सर्वव्यापी/हर जगह मौजद
ू )
Meaning: A refutation or contradiction.
Meaning: Present, appearing, or found
everywhere. Synonyms: Refutation, counter-argument,
denial
Synonyms: Omnipresent, pervasive, universal
Antonyms: Confirmation, endorsement,
Antonyms: Rare, scarce, uncommon agreement
Example: AI-powered chatbots have become Example: The lawyer's rebuttal effectively
ubiquitous in customer service industries. dismantled the opposing counsel's argument.
4. Entrenched (मज़बत
ू ी से जड़ा हुआ) 8. Reprieve (राहत)
Meaning: Firmly established and difficult to Meaning: A temporary relief or delay from
change. something unpleasant.
Synonyms: Deep-rooted, ingrained, fixed Synonyms: Relief, postponement, suspension
Antonyms: Unstable, temporary, weak Antonyms: Continuation, aggravation,
Example: The entrenched social norms in many intensification
societies continue to assign care Example: The monsoon rains might bring some
responsibilities primarily to women. reprieve to the farmers struggling with drought.
5. Exuberant (उत्साही) 9. Mundane (साधारण)
Meaning: Filled with or characterized by a lively Meaning: Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
energy and excitement.
Synonyms: Ordinary, routine, monotonous

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Antonyms: Exciting, extraordinary, thrilling 18.Spill the beans

Example: The astronauts’ daily chores in Meaning - to reveal a secret

space, like cleaning, are mundane but
necessary for survival. 19.Take with a grain of salt

10.Laudable (प्रशंसनीय) Meaning - to not completely believe something

that you are told
Meaning: Deserving praise and commendation.
20.Tepid (निष्क्रिय)
Synonyms: Praiseworthy, commendable,
admirable Meaning: Showing little enthusiasm or energy;
lukewarm.
Antonyms: Blameworthy, condemnable,
disreputable Synonyms: Unenthusiastic, indifferent, dull

Example: The team's efforts to help the Antonyms: Enthusiastic, passionate, intense
underprivileged were truly laudable. Example: The audience gave a tepid response
11.Chip in: to the new product launch.

Meaning – Contribute money or effort to 21.Buttress (सहारा दे ना)

something. Meaning: To support or strengthen.
12.Choke off: Synonyms: Reinforce, uphold, bolster
Meaning – Stop or restrict something forcefully. Antonyms: Weaken, impair, undermine
13.Chuck away: Example: The recent reforms aim to buttress
Meaning – Dispose of or waste something the banking sector against financial crises.
carelessly. 22.Tweaking (थोड़ा सध
ु ार करना)
14.Churn out: Meaning: Making small adjustments or
Meaning – Produce large quantities of modifications.
something quickly, often of low quality. Synonyms: Adjusting, modifying, fine-tuning
15. Let bygones be bygones Antonyms: Keeping unchanged, maintaining,
Meaning: to decide to forget disagreements or preserving
arguments that happened in the past Example: The software developers are tweaking
16.A blessing in disguise the system to improve its performance.

Meaning - Something seemingly unlucky or bad 23.Unprecedented (अभत

ू पर्व
ू )
at first results in good Meaning: Never done or known before.
17.Cast in the same mold Synonyms: Unparalleled, unheard-of,
Meaning - to be very similar in character to exceptional
someone else

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Antonyms: Common, ordinary, usual almost opaque.

Example: The company achieved 28.Engulfed (निगल लिया)

unprecedented success with its latest product
launch. Meaning: To sweep over something so as to
surround or cover it completely.
24.Spat (झगड़ा, विवाद)
Synonyms: Overwhelmed, inundated,
Meaning: A small argument or quarrel. swallowed

Synonyms: Dispute, tiff, quarrel Antonyms: Uncovered, exposed, freed

Antonyms: Agreement, harmony, peace Example: The valley was engulfed by the
sudden flood.
Example: The two ministers had a brief spat
over the budget allocation. 29.Adept (निपण
ु )

25.Snub (अपमान करना, ठुकराना) Meaning: Very skilled or proficient at

something.
Meaning: To ignore or treat someone with
disdain. Synonyms: Skilled, proficient, expert

Synonyms: Rebuff, reject, insult Antonyms: Inept, unskilled, novice

Antonyms: Welcome, accept, acknowledge Example: She is adept at solving complex

mathematical problems quickly.
Example: The actor snubbed the reporters by
walking away without answering questions. 30.Claw back

26.Spiralling (बढ़ता हुआ, नियंत्रण से बाहर होता Meaning – To regain or recover something,
हुआ) often with difficulty.

Meaning: Increasing or worsening rapidly and 31.Cling on

uncontrollably.
Meaning – To hold tightly onto something or
Synonyms: Escalating, surging, skyrocketing persistently remain attached.

Antonyms: Declining, reducing, stabilizing 32.Clog up

Example: The country is struggling to control Meaning – To block or obstruct the flow of
spiralling inflation. something.

27.Opaque (अपारदर्शी) 33.Come across

Meaning: Not able to be seen through; not Meaning – To meet or find something/someone
transparent. by chance or to give a particular impression.

Synonyms: Cloudy, obscure, unclear 34.Flogging a dead horse

Antonyms: Transparent, clear, lucid Meaning – Wasting time or effort on something

that is no longer useful or achievable.
Example: The windows were so dirty they were

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35.Fair and square Antonyms: Cautious, careful, prudent

Meaning – In an honest and straightforward Example: His reckless driving resulted in a

manner. serious accident.

36.White elephant 42.Perilous (खतरनाक)

Meaning – A costly but useless possession that Meaning: Full of danger or risk.
is difficult to maintain or get rid of.
Synonyms: Hazardous, risky, treacherous
37.Take to one's heels
Antonyms: Safe, secure, harmless
Meaning – To run away quickly.
Example: The climbers embarked on a perilous
38.Heads will roll journey up the mountain.

Meaning – People will be punished or lose their 43.Enviable (ईर्षणीय)

positions, usually due to a serious mistake or
failure. Meaning: Deserving admiration or envy.

39.Farsighted (दरू दर्शी) Synonyms: Desirable, admirable, praiseworthy

Meaning: Having the ability to anticipate future Antonyms: Undesirable, unappealing,

needs or developments. unattractive

Synonyms: Visionary, forward-thinking, Example: She has an enviable talent for

prescient painting that many artists admire.

Antonyms: Shortsighted, myopic, imprudent 44.Inflammatory (उत्तेजक, भड़काऊ)

Example: The CEO’s farsighted policies helped Meaning: Intended to provoke strong emotions,
the company grow exponentially. often anger or violence.

40.Exacerbated (बिगाड़ना, बढ़ाना) Synonyms: Provocative, incendiary,

controversial
Meaning: Made a problem, bad situation, or
negative feeling worse. Antonyms: Calming, soothing, neutral

Synonyms: Worsened, intensified, aggravated Example: The leader's inflammatory speech led
to widespread protests.
Antonyms: Alleviated, mitigated, improved
45.Flak (आलोचना, हमला)
Example: The ongoing conflict was
exacerbated by the lack of communication Meaning: Strong criticism or opposition.
between the parties. Synonyms: Criticism, backlash, condemnation
41.Reckless (लापरवाह) Antonyms: Praise, approval, commendation
Meaning: Acting without thinking about the Example: The minister faced flak for his
consequences. controversial remarks.
Synonyms: Careless, irresponsible, impulsive

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46.Vociferously (जोर-जोर से, प्रबलता से) enthusiastically.

Meaning: In a loud, forceful, or intense manner. 53.Thumbing one's nose

Synonyms: Loudly, vehemently, stridently Meaning: to show contempt, disrespect

towards someone
Antonyms: Quietly, softly, calmly
54.Put the best foot forward
Example: The activists vociferously protested
against the new law. Meaning: to try as hard as you can

47.Worrisome (चिंताजनक) 55.Stick one’s neck out

Meaning: Causing concern or anxiety. Meaning: to take a risk

Synonyms: Troubling, alarming, distressing 56.Cook someone’s goose

Antonyms: Reassuring, comforting, calming Meaning: Spoil other person’s chances of

success
Example: The rising unemployment rate is a
worrisome issue for the economy. 57.A wild goose chase

48.Imputation (दोषारोपण) Meaning: a foolish and hopeless search for or

pursuit of something unattainable
Meaning: An attribution of fault or
responsibility, often implying blame. 58.Feasible (संभव)

Synonyms: Accusation, allegation, attribution Meaning: Possible to do easily or conveniently.

Antonyms: Exoneration, vindication, defense Synonyms: Achievable, practical, attainable

Example: The imputation of dishonesty Antonyms: Impossible, unachievable,

damaged his reputation in the company. impractical

49.Pick from Example: The government is looking into

feasible solutions to tackle the rising
Meaning: To choose something from a group or unemployment rates.
set.
59.Thrived (समद्
ृ ध होना)
50.Choose out
Meaning: Grew or developed well or vigorously.
Meaning: To select or choose from a larger
group. Synonyms: Flourished, prospered, succeeded

51.Narrow down Antonyms: Declined, failed, withered

Meaning: To reduce the number of choices until Example: The business thrived despite the
a final decision is made. economic downturn.

52. Go for 60.Breakthrough (सफलता)

Meaning: To choose or opt for something, often Meaning: A sudden, dramatic, and important

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discovery or development. Synonyms: Established, embedded, fixed

Synonyms: Advancement, discovery, Antonyms: Unsettled, displaced, temporary

achievement
Example: The professor was ensconced in his
Antonyms: Setback, failure, stagnation research work for months.

Example: Scientists made a breakthrough in 65.Humility (विनम्रता)

cancer treatment with the new drug.
Meaning: The quality of being humble and
61.Optimising (सर्वोत्तम बनाना) having a modest view of one's importance.

Meaning: Making the best or most effective use Synonyms: Modesty, meekness,
of a situation or resource. unpretentiousness

Synonyms: Enhancing, improving, maximizing Antonyms: Arrogance, pride, boastfulness

Antonyms: Wasting, misusing, neglecting Example: Despite his great achievements, he

always carried himself with humility.
Example: The company is optimising its
resources to improve productivity. 66.Inception (आरं भ)

62.Fulcrum (केंद्रबिंद)ु Meaning: The establishment or starting point of

an institution or activity.
Meaning: The essential or central point of
activity or focus. Synonyms: Beginning, initiation,
commencement
Synonyms: Pivot, cornerstone, foundation
Antonyms: Conclusion, end, termination
Antonyms: Peripheral, unimportant,
insignificant Example: Since its inception, the company has
grown into a multinational enterprise.
Example: The new policy became the fulcrum
of the government's economic reforms. 67.Stagnant (ठहरा हुआ)

63.Scrutiny (जांच-पड़ताल) Meaning: Not moving or flowing; inactive.

Meaning: Critical observation or examination. Synonyms: Static, sluggish, inactive

Synonyms: Inspection, examination, Antonyms: Active, dynamic, flowing

investigation
Example: Economic growth has remained
Antonyms: Neglect, disregard, indifference stagnant due to a lack of investment in
infrastructure.
Example: The company’s practices have come
under scrutiny after allegations of monopolistic 68.On the back burner
behavior.
Meaning: in the position of something that will
64.Ensconced (स्थापित) not receive immediate attention

Meaning: Settled securely or comfortably. 69.In the same boat

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Meaning - in a similar situation 76.Hat tip (संकेत दे ना)

70.Get the ball rolling Meaning: A gesture or acknowledgment of

recognition or respect.
Meaning - to make something begin
Synonyms: Nod, acknowledgment, tribute
71.At the helm
Antonyms: Disregard, neglect, indifference
Meaning - something is in charge or in
command Example: The scientist gave a hat tip to his
mentor for guiding him throughout his
72.Pig Out research.
Meaning - to eat a lot or too much 77.Aggressive (आक्रामक)
73.Emphasise (ज़ोर दे ना) Meaning: Forceful, determined, and sometimes
Meaning: To give special importance or hostile.
attention to something. Synonyms: Assertive, forceful, combative
Synonyms: Stress, highlight, underline Antonyms: Passive, gentle, mild
Antonyms: Downplay, ignore, overlook Example: The company adopted an aggressive
Example: The teacher emphasised the marketing strategy to dominate the market.
importance of regular practice for mastering 78.Reverberating (गंज
ू ना)
mathematics.
Meaning: Echoing or having a continuous
74.Unrelenting (दृढ़) impact.
Meaning: Not yielding in strength, severity, or Synonyms: Resounding, echoing, vibrating
determination.
Antonyms: Muffled, fading, silent
Synonyms: Persistent, relentless, unwavering
Example: The consequences of the economic
Antonyms: Lenient, yielding, flexible crisis were reverberating across the global
Example: The unrelenting heat of the desert markets.
made the journey extremely difficult. 79.Malapportionment (असमान वितरण)
75.Reiterate (दोहराना) Meaning: Unequal distribution of
Meaning: To say something again for emphasis representatives or seats in a legislative body.
or clarity. Synonyms: Disproportion, imbalance,
Synonyms: Repeat, restate, reaffirm inequality

Antonyms: Withdraw, retract, deny Antonyms: Proportion, balance, equality

Example: The manager reiterated the Example: The issue of malapportionment in the
company’s commitment to customer electoral system led to widespread protests.
satisfaction. 80.Contentious (विवादास्पद)

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Meaning: Causing or likely to cause an 86.Hold back from
argument or controversy.
Meaning: To hesitate or choose not to pursue
Synonyms: Controversial, debatable, something immediately.
disputable
87.Snug as a bug in a rug
Antonyms: Uncontroversial, agreeable,
undisputed Meaning - in an extremely comfortable position
or situation.
Example: The new tax policy has become a
contentious issue among political parties. 88.Step up your game

81.Apprehension (आशंका) Meaning - to enhance performance, quality,

skills, or talents.
Meaning: Anxiety or fear that something bad
might happen. 89.Lose your marbles

Synonyms: Anxiety, dread, fear Meaning - to become insane

Antonyms: Confidence, assurance, calmness 90.A bit obtuse

Example: There was a sense of apprehension Meaning - A little dull and stupid
among the students before the final exam. 91.Blue in the face
82.Federal (संघीय) Meaning - To be exhausted due to strain or
Meaning: Related to a system of government anger
where power is divided between a central 92.Resilience (लचीलापन)
authority and regional units.
Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from
Synonyms: National, central, governmental difficulties or adversity.
Antonyms: Local, provincial, regional Synonyms: Toughness, endurance, flexibility
Example: The country follows a federal Antonyms: Fragility, weakness, vulnerability
structure, giving autonomy to its states.
Example: Despite facing numerous challenges,
83.Phase in her resilience helped her
Meaning: To gradually choose to incorporate 93.Rebound (पन
ु रुद्धार)
something new.
Meaning: A return to a normal or better
84.Bow out of condition after a setback.
Meaning: To choose to withdraw from Synonyms: Recovery, revival, comeback
something.
Antonyms: Decline, downturn, deterioration
85.Dip into
Example: After the financial crisis, the stock
Meaning: To choose to use a small part of a market made a strong rebound.
resource or reserve.

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94.Expansion (विस्तार) dangers or risks.

Meaning: The process of becoming larger or Synonyms: Warned, advised, alerted

more extensive.
Antonyms: Encouraged, assured, praised
Synonyms: Growth, increase, enlargement
Example: The teacher cautioned the students
Antonyms: Contraction, reduction, shrinkage about the dangers of cheating.

Example: The company’s expansion into new 99.Tariffs (शल्

ु क)
markets led to higher profits.
Meaning: Taxes or duties imposed on imports
95.Disruption (विघटन) or exports.

Meaning: A disturbance or interruption to the Synonyms: Duties, taxes, levies

normal flow or function of something.
Antonyms: Subsidies, exemptions, free trade
Synonyms: Interruption, disturbance, chaos
Example: The government imposed tariffs on
Antonyms: Continuity, stability, order foreign goods to protect local industries.

Example: The sudden change in technology 100. Compounded (संयोजित)

caused a major disruption in the industry.
Meaning: To make something worse or more
96.Pivot (मोड़) intense by adding more elements.

Meaning: A significant change in direction or Synonyms: Aggravated, intensified, worsened

strategy.
Antonyms: Eased, alleviated, improved
Synonyms: Shift, turn, change
Example: His stress was compounded by the
Antonyms: Stability, consistency, standstill looming deadline.

Example: The company decided to pivot its 101. Disruptive (विघटनकारी)

business model towards online sales.
Meaning: Causing disturbance or interruption
97.Geopolitical (भरू ाजनीतिक) in the normal flow of something.

Meaning: Relating to politics, especially Synonyms: Disturbing, disruptive,

international relations, as influenced by revolutionary
geographical factors.
Antonyms: Smooth, stable, non-interfering
Synonyms: International, political, global
Example: The startup introduced a disruptive
Antonyms: Domestic, local, internal technology that changed the way businesses
operated.
Example: Geopolitical tensions in the region
led to increased trade barriers. 102. Bring about

98.Cautioned (चेतावनी दी) Meaning: To cause something to happen or to

initiate a change.
Meaning: To warn or advise against potential

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103. Tide over conflicting groups.

Meaning: To help someone get through a 112. Sabotage (तोड़फोड़ करना)

difficult period, often with temporary support.
Meaning: Deliberately destroy, damage, or
104. Rub off on obstruct something.

Meaning: To influence someone in a positive or Synonyms: Undermine, wreck, disrupt

negative way through proximity or example.
Antonyms: Assist, support, aid
105. Wade through
Example: The rival company was accused of
Meaning: To deal with something in a slow, attempting to sabotage the launch of the new
deliberate, and sometimes tedious manner, product.
often referring to large amounts of information
or work. 113. Retaliated (प्रतिशोध लिया)

106. A penny for your thoughts Meaning: Made an attack or response in return
for a similar action.
Meaning: Used to ask someone what they are
thinking. Synonyms: Reprised, avenged,
counterattacked
107. At the drop of a hat
Antonyms: Forgave, pardoned, tolerated
Meaning: Immediately, without any hesitation.
Example: The army retaliated swiftly after the
108. Burn the midnight oil attack on its base.

Meaning: To work late into the night. 114. Escalated (बढ़ जाना या तेज हो जाना)

109. Break the ice Meaning: Increased in intensity, magnitude, or

seriousness.
Meaning: To initiate conversation in a social
setting, making people feel more comfortable. Synonyms: Intensified, aggravated, heightened

110. In the same boat Antonyms: De-escalated, reduced, alleviated

Meaning: To be in the same situation or facing Example: The disagreement between the two
the same difficulties as others. nations escalated into a full-blown diplomatic
crisis.
111. Conciliatory (मेलमिलाप करने वाला)
115. Reprieve (दं ड स्थगन)
Meaning: Intended to gain goodwill or reduce
hostility. Meaning: A temporary relief from a difficult or
unpleasant situation.
Synonyms: Pacifying, appeasing, peacemaking
Synonyms: Respite, postponement, delay
Antonyms: Provocative, antagonistic,
confrontational Antonyms: Continuation, execution,
enforcement
Example: The leader’s conciliatory speech
helped ease tensions between the two Example: The accused received a last-minute

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reprieve from the court. Meaning: Very skilled or proficient at
something.
116. Rebuffed (ठुकराना / अस्वीकार करना)
Synonyms: Skilled, expert, proficient
Meaning: To reject someone or something in an
abrupt or ungracious manner. Antonyms: Inept, unskilled, clumsy

Synonyms: Rejected, dismissed, spurned Example: He is adept at solving complex

mathematical problems quickly.
Antonyms: Accepted, embraced, welcomed
121. Egg on
Example: The company rebuffed the takeover
bid, insisting on remaining independent. Meaning - to encourage or provoke someone to
do something.
117. Skeptical (संशयशील / अविश्वासी)
122. Iron out
Meaning: Not easily convinced; having doubts
or reservations. Meaning - to resolve or smooth out problems or
difficulties.
Synonyms: Doubtful, suspicious, wary
123. Jack up
Antonyms: Trusting, convinced, certain
Meaning - to increase something (e.g., prices)
Example: The investors were skeptical about sharply.
the startup’s ambitious expansion plans.
124. Reel in
118. Deterioration (गिरावट / अवनति)
Meaning - to attract or bring someone or
Meaning: The process of becoming something closer.
progressively worse.
125. Blue in the face
Synonyms: Decline, degradation, worsening
Meaning: exhausted from anger, strain, or other
Antonyms: Improvement, enhancement, great effort
progress
126. Worth its weight in gold
Example: The economic deterioration forced
the government to introduce new policies. Meaning: something or someone is very useful,
valuable, or important
119. Impede (रोकना)
127. Time is money
Meaning: To hinder or obstruct the progress of
something. Meaning: time is a valuable resource, therefore
it's better to do things as quickly as possible
Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, delay
128. That ship has sailed
Antonyms: Facilitate, assist, expedite
Meaning: it is too late to do something
Example: The heavy traffic will impede our
ability to arrive on time. 129. Wear your heart on your sleeve

120. Adept (कुशल) Meaning: to be extremely open about what you

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feel and think 134. Decisive (निर्णायक)

130. Inevitability (अनिवार्यता) Meaning: Settling an issue; producing a definite

result.
Meaning: The quality of being certain to
happen; unavoidable nature. Synonyms: Conclusive, crucial, definite

Synonyms: Certainty, necessity, unavoidability Antonyms: Indecisive, uncertain, hesitant

Antonyms: Uncertainty, improbability, doubt Example: The captain’s decisive leadership

helped the team secure a last-minute victory.
Example: The inevitability of technological
advancements means that industries must 135. Stifled (दबाया हुआ)
constantly adapt to stay competitive.
Meaning: Prevented or constrained from
131. Formidable (दर्जे
ु य) continuing or developing.

Meaning: Inspiring fear or respect through Synonyms: Suppressed, restrained, smothered

being impressively large, powerful, intense, or
capable. Antonyms: Encouraged, liberated, allowed

Synonyms: Intimidating, powerful, daunting Example: The strict policies stifled innovation
within the organization.
Antonyms: Weak, unimpressive, feeble
136. Setback (झटका)
Example: The defending champions remain a
formidable opponent for any team in the Meaning: A reversal or slowing of progress.
tournament. Synonyms: Hindrance, obstacle, defeat
132. Gritty (साहसी) Antonyms: Progress, advancement, success
Meaning: Showing courage and determination Example: The sudden injury to their star player
despite difficulty. was a major setback for the team’s
Synonyms: Tenacious, brave, resolute championship hopes.

Antonyms: Cowardly, weak, timid 137. Prohibited (निषिद्ध)

Example: The soldier’s gritty determination Meaning: Formally forbidden by law, rule, or
helped him survive the harsh conditions of war. authority.

133. Sluggish (सस् Synonyms: Banned, forbidden, restricted

ु त)

Meaning: Moving, operating, or reacting more Antonyms: Allowed, permitted, authorized

slowly than usual. Example: Smoking is strictly prohibited in
Synonyms: Lethargic, slow, inactive public places.

Antonyms: Energetic, swift, dynamic 138. Astounding (आश्चर्यजनक)

Example: The sluggish economy has made it Meaning: Extremely surprising or impressive.
difficult for businesses to expand.

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Synonyms: Amazing, astonishing, breathtaking 148. Off the top of my head

Antonyms: Ordinary, unimpressive, expected Meaning: Saying something without much

thought or preparation.
Example: His astounding performance in the
competition left everyone speechless. 149. Fatigue (थकान)

139. Adroitly (चतरु ाई से) Meaning: Extreme tiredness due to mental or

physical exertion.
Meaning: In a skillful or clever manner.
Synonyms: Exhaustion, weariness, burnout
Synonyms: Skillfully, adeptly, dexterously
Antonyms: Energy, vigor, vitality
Antonyms: Clumsily, awkwardly, ineptly
Example: The long shifts in the hospital caused
Example: The negotiator adroitly handled the severe fatigue among doctors and nurses.
complex trade discussions.
150. Intemperate (अनियंत्रित / असंयमी)
140. Wrap up
Meaning: Lacking self-control or being
Meaning: To finish or complete something. excessive in behavior.
141. Run into Synonyms: Unrestrained, excessive, reckless
Meaning: To meet by accident or unexpectedly Antonyms: Moderate, controlled, restrained
142. Map out Example: His intemperate remarks during the
Meaning: To plan or design something in detail. debate caused unnecessary controversy.

143. Drop off 151. Discreet (विवेकी / सतर्क )

Meaning: To decrease or decline; to deliver Meaning: Careful in speech or action to avoid

someone or something at a specific location. causing offense or revealing private
information.
144. On a roll like a runaway wheel
Synonyms: Cautious, tactful, prudent
Meaning: Experiencing continuous success or
momentum. Antonyms: Reckless, indiscreet, careless

145. Roll in the dough Example: The journalist was discreet while
discussing sensitive political matters.
Meaning: Be very wealthy or make a lot of
money. 152. Constrained (प्रतिबंधित/बाध्य)

146. State of the art Meaning: Restricted or limited in scope or

action.
Meaning: The most advanced or sophisticated
level of technology or design. Synonyms: Restricted, hindered, restrained

147. A bunch of baloney Antonyms: Unrestricted, free, uninhibited

Meaning: Nonsense or something not true. Example: Developing countries are often

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constrained by financial limitations in their position due to health reasons.
climate action efforts.
157. Malleable (लचीला)
153. Repercussions (प्रभाव/परिणाम)
Meaning: Capable of being easily shaped or
Meaning: Unintended consequences or effects influenced.
of an action.
Synonyms: Flexible, adaptable, pliable
Synonyms: Consequences, ramifications,
fallout Antonyms: Stiff, rigid, inflexible

Antonyms: Causes, origins, triviality Example: His malleable personality made him
an ideal candidate for the role.
Example: The tariffs had serious economic
repercussions, leading to higher inflation. 158. Extricate (मक्
ु त करना)

154. Cataclysmic (महाविनाशकारी) Meaning: To free someone or something from a

difficult or complicated situation.
Meaning: Relating to or denoting a violent,
large-scale event, especially one that causes Synonyms: Rescue, release, disentangle,
great destruction. liberate

Synonyms: Apocalyptic, disastrous, Antonyms: Entangle, trap, imprison

catastrophic Example: The firefighters worked tirelessly to
Antonyms: Beneficial, fortunate, favorable extricate the survivors from the collapsed
building.
Example: The cataclysmic effects of the nuclear
disaster affected thousands of lives. 159. Take out

155. Vehement (उत्साही, जोरदार) Meaning – To remove or extract something; to

go on a date with someone.
Meaning: Showing strong feeling; forceful,
passionate, or intense. 160. Take on

Synonyms: Fervent, passionate, forceful Meaning – To accept a challenge or

responsibility; to compete against someone.
Antonyms: Indifferent, passive, calm
161. Take off
Example: The protesters were vehement in their
opposition to the government's new policy. Meaning – To leave the ground (for an aircraft);
to become successful or popular suddenly; to
156. Relinquish (त्यागना) remove clothing.

Meaning: To give up or surrender something, 162. Take after

such as a right or position.
Meaning – To resemble a family member in
Synonyms: Surrender, forgo, renounce appearance or behavior.

Antonyms: Retain, keep, hold 163. Second to None

Example: The leader had to relinquish his Meaning – The best; better than all others.

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164. On a Shoestring Budget Antonyms: Decrease, reduce, lessen

Meaning – With very little money; using Example: The government decided to ratchet
minimal financial resources. up economic sanctions to pressure the
opposing country.
165. Walking on Air
171. Disastrous (विनाशकारी)
Meaning – Feeling extremely happy or elated.
Meaning: Causing great damage or harm.
166. Pour out One’s Heart
Synonyms: Catastrophic, devastating,
Meaning – To share one’s deepest feelings or calamitous
emotions openly.
Antonyms: Beneficial, successful, fortunate
167. Make One’s Blood Boil
Example: The disastrous consequences of the
Meaning – To make someone very angry or prolonged war have left the country in ruins.
furious.
172. Trespassing (अवैध रूप से घस
ु पैठ करना)
168. Festering (सड़ता हुआ/बढ़ता हुआ)
Meaning: Entering someone’s land or property
Meaning: Becoming worse or more intense, without permission.
especially through long-term neglect or
indifference. Synonyms: Intruding, encroaching, violating

Synonyms: Worsening, aggravating, rotting Antonyms: Respecting, complying, obeying

Antonyms: Healing, improving, soothing Example: The authorities warned against

trespassing into foreign territorial waters.
Example: The festering conflict between the
two countries has led to years of unrest. 173. Undermine (कमजोर करना)

169. Condemned (निंदा किया हुआ) Meaning: To weaken or damage something,

especially gradually or secretly.
Meaning: Express complete disapproval of
something, typically in public. Synonyms: Weaken, sabotage, erode

Synonyms: Denounced, criticized, censured Antonyms: Strengthen, support, bolster

Antonyms: Praised, endorsed, approved Example: His actions were seen as an attempt
to undermine the authority of the board.
Example: The international community
condemned the use of force against innocent 174. Euphoria (उत्साह)
civilians.
Meaning: A feeling or state of intense
170. Ratchet up (बढ़ाना) excitement and happiness.

Meaning: To increase something in controlled Synonyms: Elation, joy, bliss

stages over a period of time.
Antonyms: Despair, misery, gloom
Synonyms: Intensify, escalate, amplify
Example: There was a sense of euphoria in the

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crowd as the concert began. daughter.

175. Haste (जल्दबाज़ी) 182. Catch up

Meaning: Excessive speed or urgency of Meaning: To reach the same level or standard
movement or action. as someone or something after falling behind.

Synonyms: Hurry, rush, speed 183. Drop back

Antonyms: Slowness, delay, hesitation Meaning: To move back or fall behind in

position or progress.
Example: In his haste to leave, he forgot to take
his wallet. 184. Run away

176. Limbo (अनिश्चितता की स्थिति) Meaning: To leave a place or situation quickly,

often to avoid trouble or danger.
Meaning: A state of uncertainty or suspension.
185. Turn up
Synonyms: Uncertainty, suspension, delay
Meaning: To appear or arrive unexpectedly or
Antonyms: Certainty, resolution, conclusion after being awaited.
Example: The case remains in legal limbo until 186. Around the corner
further judgment.
Meaning: it will happen very soon
177. Reiteration (पन
ु रावत्ति
ृ )
187. Back to basics
Meaning: The action of repeating something for
emphasis or clarity. Meaning: to return to a simpler way of thinking
or doing something
Synonyms: Repetition, reaffirmation,
restatement 188. A bolt from the blue

Antonyms: Neglect, omission, silence Meaning: a sudden and unexpected event or

piece of news
Example: The judgment is a reiteration of the
importance of secular and socialist principles. 189. Out of the red

178. Patricide Meaning: to be financially stable or able to pay

Meaning – The act of killing one's father. 190. School of thought

179. Regicide Meaning: a particular way of thinking

Meaning – The act of killing a king. 191. Cessation (समाप्ति)

180. Homicide Meaning: The fact or process of ending or

being brought to an end.
Meaning – The act of killing a human being.
Synonyms: Termination, halt, discontinuation
181. Filicide
Antonyms: Continuation, persistence,
Meaning – The act of killing one's son or

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resumption revealed the deficiencies in the public health
system.
Example: The sudden cessation of international
aid left many public health projects in jeopardy. 196. Jeopardy (जोखिम)

192. Plateaued (स्थिर हो जाना) Meaning: Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Meaning: To reach a stable level after a period Synonyms: Risk, peril, threat
of growth or progress.
Antonyms: Safety, security, protection
Synonyms: Stabilized, leveled off, stagnated
Example: The cessation of international
Antonyms: Increased, escalated, soared funding has placed several healthcare
initiatives in jeopardy.
Example: After an initial rise, the recruitment of
public health professionals plateaued. 197. Exacerbate (बिगाड़ना)

193. Damning (निंदनीय) Meaning: To make a problem or situation

worse.
Meaning: Strongly suggesting guilt or failure.
Synonyms: Worsen, aggravate, intensify
Synonyms: Condemning, incriminating, harsh
Antonyms: Alleviate, improve, ease
Antonyms: Praising, exonerating, approving
Example: Poor dietary habits exacerbate the
Example: The report provided damning risk of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and
evidence of the government’s failure to address hypertension.
malnutrition.
198. Perturbing (व्याकुल करने वाला)
194. Reinforce (सदृ
ु ढ़ करना)
Meaning: Causing anxiety or unease;
Meaning: To strengthen or support an idea, disturbing.
feeling, or habit.
Synonyms: Disturbing, unsettling, troubling
Synonyms: Strengthen, bolster, fortify
Antonyms: Calming, reassuring, comforting
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish
Example: The perturbing discovery of
Example: The new policy only reinforces the microRNA's role in disease prompted further
misconception that malnutrition affects only research into its regulation.
the poor.
199. Suffice (पर्याप्त होना)
195. Starkly (स्पष्ट रूप से)
Meaning: To be enough or adequate for a
Meaning: In a way that is severe, clear, or certain purpose.
obvious.
Synonyms: Satisfy, meet, fulfill
Synonyms: Clearly, evidently, unmistakably
Antonyms: Inadequate, insufficient, fall short
Antonyms: Subtly, vaguely, obscurely
Example: The arrangements did not suffice to
Example: The COVID-19 pandemic starkly handle the overwhelming crowd at the air show.

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200. Grapple (संघर्ष करना) 210. Depleting (कम हो रहा)

Meaning: To struggle or deal with something Meaning: Diminishing or reducing in quantity.

difficult.
Synonyms: Dwindling, exhausting, diminishing
Synonyms: Wrestle, struggle, contend
Antonyms: Increasing, replenishing,
Antonyms: Avoid, ignore, neglect augmenting

Example: The company is grappling with the Example: The depleting coal reserves in Britain
challenge of attracting skilled workers. forced a shift to other energy sources.

201. Back away 211. Protracted (लंबित)

Meaning: to move backwards away from Meaning: Lasting for a long time or longer than
something or someone, usually because you expected or usual.
are frightened
Synonyms: Extended, prolonged, drawn-out
202. Cut out
Antonyms: Brief, short, quick
Meaning: to delete or remove
Example: The protracted process of
203. Nod off transitioning from coal to renewable energy in
the U.K. took decades.
Meaning: to begin sleeping, especially not
intentionally 212. Retrenchment (कटौती)

204. Turn down Meaning: The reduction of costs or spending in

response to economic difficulty.
Meaning: reject something offered or proposed.
Synonyms: Downsizing, cutback, economizing
205. Birds of a feather
Antonyms: Expansion, enlargement, growth
Meaning - of the same kind or nature
Example: Retrenchment in the coal sector led
206. Cover a lot of ground to widespread job losses during the 1980s.
Meaning - to discuss everything in detail 213. Repatriation (स्वदे श वापसी)
207. Drop-in on Meaning: The process of returning a person to
Meaning - make a casual or informal visit to a their country of origin or citizenship.
person or place Synonyms: Return, deportation, homecoming
208. Go through fire and water Antonyms: Exile, banishment, expatriation
Meaning - to experience many difficulties Example: The government facilitated the
209. A hard nut to crack repatriation of stranded citizens from war-torn
regions.
Meaning - something which is difficult to deal
with 214. Manacled (बेड़ियों में जकड़ा हुआ)

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Meaning: Restrained with handcuffs or 218. Unceremonious (अनौपचारिक,
shackles. असम्मानजनक)

Synonyms: Handcuffed, shackled, bound Meaning: Done in a sudden or rude way,

without proper respect or formality.
Antonyms: Freed, released, unchained
Synonyms: Abrupt, rude, impolite
Example: The prisoners were manacled before
being transported to the high-security facility. Antonyms: Courteous, respectful, formal

215. Clandestinely (गुप्त रूप से) Example: The employees were given an
unceremonious dismissal without prior notice.
Meaning: In a secretive or concealed manner,
often to avoid detection. 219. Traverse (पार करना, यात्रा करना)

Synonyms: Secretly, covertly, furtively Meaning: To travel across or through a place or

area.
Antonyms: Openly, publicly, transparently
Synonyms: Cross, journey, navigate
Example: The documents were clandestinely
smuggled out of the country to avoid Antonyms: Remain, stay, halt
government scrutiny.
Example: The hikers had to traverse a dense
216. Insidious (कपटपर्ण
ू ) forest to reach the mountain summit.

Meaning: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way 220. Break down

but with harmful effects.
Meaning: To stop working (for machinery or
Synonyms: Deceptive, treacherous, sinister vehicles); to lose control of emotions.

Antonyms: Harmless, honest, straightforward 221. Look up

Example: The insidious spread of Meaning: To search for information (in a book,
misinformation on social media can have database, etc.); to improve (situation).
serious consequences.
222. Run into
217. Conflated (मिलाया हुआ, गड्डमड्ड किया
हुआ) Meaning: To meet someone by chance; to
encounter problems or difficulties.
Meaning: To combine two or more things into
one, often leading to confusion. 223. Take off

Synonyms: Merged, blended, confused Meaning: To leave the ground (for airplanes); to
become successful suddenly; to remove
Antonyms: Separated, distinguished, (clothing).
differentiated
224. Play hardball
Example: The media often conflates different
issues, leading to misinformation among the Meaning - Act aggressively and ruthlessly
public. 225. Jack of all trades

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Meaning - A person who can do many different Example: The poignancy of the farewell speech
types of work. left everyone in tears.

226. Gift of the gab 232. Cunningly (चालाकी से, धर्त

ू ता से)

Meaning - The ability to speak with eloquence Meaning: In a clever and deceptive manner.
and fluency.
Synonyms: Deceptively, slyly, craftily
227. Man of his word
Antonyms: Honestly, naively, straightforwardly
Meaning - A man who keeps promises, who can
be trusted. Example: The thief cunningly escaped through
a secret passage.
228. Top dog
233. Anguish (व्यथा, पीड़ा)
Meaning - The most important person or
organization in a particular situation. Meaning: Severe mental or physical pain or
suffering.
229. Swarm (झंड
ु में इकट्ठा होना)
Synonyms: Agony, distress, torment
Meaning: To move or gather in large numbers,
often in a disorderly manner. Antonyms: Comfort, relief, peace

Synonyms: Flock, throng, crowd Example: She was in deep anguish after
hearing the tragic news.
Antonyms: Disperse, scatter, separate
234. Disembodied (अशरीरी, निराकार)
Example: As soon as the store announced a
massive discount, customers swarmed in to Meaning: Separated from or lacking a physical
grab the best deals. form.

230. Diabolical (शैतानी, दष्ु टतापर्ण Synonyms: Ghostly, ethereal, incorporeal

ू )

Meaning: Extremely evil or cruel; wicked in Antonyms: Physical, embodied, tangible

nature. Example: The eerie sound of a disembodied
Synonyms: Devilish, fiendish, malevolent voice sent chills down his spine.

Antonyms: Kind, benevolent, virtuous 235. Dystopian (विकट भावी संसार, अमानवीय
दनि
ु या)
Example: The dictator's diabolical plan led to
immense suffering for the people. Meaning: Relating to an imagined state or
society where there is great suffering,
231. Poignancy (मार्मिकता, भावनात्मक तीव्रता) oppression, or injustice.

Meaning: The quality of evoking a strong sense Synonyms: Apocalyptic, nightmarish,

of sadness or regret. totalitarian, oppressive

Synonyms: Deep emotion, intensity, pathos Antonyms: Utopian, ideal, perfect, harmonious

Antonyms: Insensitivity, dullness, numbness Example: The novel depicts a dystopian future
where citizens are constantly monitored and

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have no personal freedom. 242. Set up

236. Relentless (निरं तर) Meaning: To establish or arrange something; to

start a business or organization.
Meaning: Unceasingly intense; never giving up
or lessening 243. Riding a High Horse

Synonyms: Persistent, unyielding, unforgiving Meaning: to start talking angrily about

something
Antonyms: Lenient, yielding, gentle
244. Dark Horse
Example: The relentless heat of summer made
working outdoors unbearable. Meaning: an unexpected winner

237. Impermanence (अस्थिरता) 245. Dog Days

Meaning: The state of not lasting forever or Meaning: the hottest days of the summer
being temporary
246. Black Sheep
Synonyms: Temporariness, transience,
fleetingness Meaning: a disfavored or disreputable member
of a group
Antonyms: Permanence, stability, endurance
247. Thinking outside the box
Example: The impermanence of life teaches us
to appreciate each moment. Meaning: to think differently

238. Entrench (मजबत 248. Discretion (विवेक)

ू करना)

Meaning: To establish an attitude, habit, or Meaning: The freedom to decide what should
position so firmly that change is very difficult be done in a particular situation.
or unlikely Synonyms: Prudence, judgment,
Synonyms: Establish, root, embed circumspection

Antonyms: Dislodge, weaken, uproot Antonyms: Recklessness, indiscretion,

thoughtlessness
Example: Over the years, these ideas became
deeply entrenched in society. Example: The judge used his discretion to
impose a lighter sentence on the first-time
239. Put off offender.

Meaning: To delay or postpone something. 249. Ostensibly (प्रकट रूप से)

240. Get along (with) Meaning: As appears or is stated to be true,

though not necessarily so.
Meaning: To have a friendly relationship with
someone. Synonyms: Apparently, seemingly, supposedly

241. Carry on Antonyms: Actually, truly, really

Meaning: To continue doing something. Example: He was ostensibly on a business trip,

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but he spent most of his time sightseeing. astutely, ensuring the best outcome for her
company.
250. Indignation (क्रोध/आक्रोश)
254. Fanned (उत्तेजित करना/फैलाना)
Meaning: Anger or annoyance provoked by
unfair treatment. Meaning: To stir up or increase the intensity of
something.
Synonyms: Resentment, outrage, wrath
Synonyms: Inflame, provoke, intensify
Antonyms: Satisfaction, acceptance,
contentment Antonyms: Suppress, extinguish, calm

Example: The unfair dismissal of employees Example: His remarks fanned the flames of
sparked public indignation and protests. controversy.

251. Triumphalism (विजयोल्लास/अभिमान) 255. Mediocrity (मामल

ू ीपन)

Meaning: Excessive celebration or pride in a Meaning: The quality of being average or

victory or achievement. unremarkable.

Synonyms: Boastfulness, arrogance, exultation Synonyms: Ordinary, averageness, dullness

Antonyms: Humility, modesty, restraint Antonyms: Excellence, brilliance, distinction

Example: The leader's triumphalism after the Example: The project was plagued by
election victory alienated many of his mediocrity due to lack of innovation and
supporters. enthusiasm.

252. Envisage (परिकल्पना करना) 256. Rankled (कष्ट दे ना)

Meaning: To imagine or expect something in Meaning: To cause continuous irritation or

the future. resentment.

Synonyms: Foresee, anticipate, visualize Synonyms: Irritate, annoy, vex

Antonyms: Ignore, disregard, neglect Antonyms: Soothe, comfort, calm

Example: The new policy envisages a cleaner Example: His unfair criticism rankled her for
and greener environment for future days after the meeting.
generations.
257. Subtle (सक्ष्
ू म)
253. Astutely (चतरु ाई से)
Meaning: So delicate or precise as to be
Meaning: Showing an ability to accurately difficult to analyze or describe.
assess situations or people and turn this to
one’s advantage. Synonyms: Delicate, fine, nuanced

Synonyms: Shrewdly, cleverly, wisely Antonyms: Obvious, blunt, direct

Antonyms: Foolishly, naively, ineptly Example: The artist’s work displayed a subtle
use of color that required close attention to
Example: She handled the negotiations appreciate.

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258. Cut down (on) reports raised suspicions of fraud.

Meaning: To reduce the amount of something. 268. Apprehension (चिंता/भय)

259. Bring up Meaning: Anxiety or fear that something bad or

unpleasant will happen.
Meaning: To mention a topic in conversation; to
raise a child. Synonyms: Anxiety, fear, worry

260. Fill out Antonyms: Confidence, assurance, calmness

Meaning: To complete a form or document. Example: The students felt a sense of

apprehension before their final exams.
261. Run out (of)
269. Juggernaut (विनाशकारी शक्ति / महाशक्ति)
Meaning: To use all of something and have
none left. Meaning: A huge, powerful, and overwhelming
force or institution.
262. Crocodile tears
Synonyms: Powerhouse, giant, behemoth
Meaning: False or insincere expressions of
sorrow Antonyms: Weakness, fragility, insignificance

263. A wild goose chase Example: The tech company became a

juggernaut in the industry, dominating global
Meaning: A futile or hopeless pursuit markets.
264. A fish out of water 270. Daunting (कठिन/भयावह)
Meaning: To feel uncomfortable or out of place Meaning: Seeming difficult to deal with in
in a particular situation prospect; intimidating.
265. A snake in the grass Synonyms: Intimidating, overwhelming,
Meaning: Someone who is deceitful or hides challenging
their true intentions Antonyms: Encouraging, easy, reassuring
266. Curiosity killed the cat Example: The daunting task of preparing for
Meaning: Being too curious or inquisitive can competitive exams requires dedication and
lead to trouble or danger effort.

267. Discrepancy (अंतर) 271. Stalwart (दृढ़/मजबत

ू समर्थक)

Meaning: A lack of compatibility or similarity Meaning: A loyal, reliable, and hardworking

between two or more facts. supporter or participant.

Synonyms: Inconsistency, difference, variation Synonyms: Devoted, faithful, committed

Antonyms: Agreement, consistency, similarity Antonyms: Unreliable, weak, disloyal

Example: The discrepancy in the financial Example: He has been a stalwart supporter of
the team for over a decade.

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272. Scrutiny (जांच/गहन परीक्षण) especially in politics or business.

Meaning: Critical observation or examination. Synonyms: Influence, dominance, authority

Synonyms: Inspection, analysis, review Antonyms: Weakness, insignificance,

powerlessness
Antonyms: Neglect, disregard, ignorance
Example: The company’s CEO has significant
Example: The new policy was under intense clout in the industry.
scrutiny before it was implemented.
277. Take after
273. Enigmatic (रहस्यमय)
Meaning: To resemble a family member in
Meaning: Difficult to interpret or understand; appearance or behavior.
mysterious.
278. Put up with
Synonyms: Mysterious, puzzling, cryptic
Meaning: To tolerate or endure something
Antonyms: Clear, obvious, straightforward unpleasant.
Example: The detective struggled to decode the 279. Look into
enigmatic message left by the suspect.
Meaning: To investigate or examine something.
274. Dogmatic (हठी/कट्टर)
280. Drop by
Meaning: Inclined to lay down principles as
undeniably true, without consideration of Meaning: To visit someone informally or
evidence or others’ opinions. without an appointment.

Synonyms: Stubborn, rigid, authoritarian 281. Show your true colors

Antonyms: Open-minded, flexible, receptive Meaning: To reveal your real character or

intentions, often after hiding them.
Example: His dogmatic approach to debates
made it difficult to have a constructive 282. Raise a red flag
discussion.
Meaning: To signal that something is wrong or
275. Surrogate (प्रतिनिधि/प्रतिस्थापन) suspicious.

Meaning: A substitute, especially a person 283. A blessing in disguise

deputizing for another in a specific role.
Meaning: an apparent misfortune that
Synonyms: Proxy, replacement, substitute eventually has good results.

Antonyms: Original, primary, authentic 284. Jump on the bandwagon

Example: The movie used a surrogate character Meaning: To join others in doing something
to represent the real-life leader. that is currently popular or trendy.

276. Clout (प्रभाव/शक्ति) 285. Walk on eggshells

Meaning: The power or influence one has, Meaning: To be very careful or delicate when

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dealing with a sensitive person or situation. spread of something, especially weapons.

286. Retaliation (प्रतिशोध) Synonyms: Expansion, spread, escalation

Meaning: The action of returning a military Antonyms: Reduction, containment, decrease

attack or responding to an injury or wrong.
Example: The proliferation of nuclear weapons
Synonyms: Revenge, retribution, vengeance in West Asia poses a significant global threat.

Antonyms: Forgiveness, mercy, pardon 291. Disparity (असमानता)

Example: Russia's threat of nuclear retaliation Meaning: A great difference between things or
has raised concerns across the globe. people

287. Surreptitiously (गुप्त रूप से) Synonyms: Inequality, discrepancy, divergence

Meaning: Done in a secret or stealthy way. Antonyms: Equality, similarity, uniformity

Synonyms: Secretly, covertly, stealthily Example: The economic disparity between

developed and developing nations continues to
Antonyms: Openly, overtly, publicly widen.
Example: Israel is believed to have 292. Mitigate (कम करना, हल्का करना)
surreptitiously developed its nuclear arsenal
over the years. Meaning: To reduce the severity or impact of
something
288. Prolong (लंबा करना)
Synonyms: Alleviate, lessen, ease
Meaning: To extend the duration of something.
Antonyms: Worsen, intensify, aggravate
Synonyms: Extend, lengthen, stretch
Example: The new policy aims to mitigate the
Antonyms: Shorten, curtail, abridge effects of rising temperatures.
Example: Russia’s nuclear threats have 293. Endorse (समर्थन करना, अनम
ु ोदन करना)
prolonged the war, causing more suffering.
Meaning: To publicly or officially support
289. Brazenly (निर्लज्जता से) something
Meaning: In a bold and shameless way. Synonyms: Approve, support, authorize
Synonyms: Shamelessly, audaciously Antonyms: Oppose, reject, disapprove
Antonyms: Humbly, modestly, cautiously Example: Several environmental groups
Example: The government brazenly continued endorsed the new climate policy.
its military campaign despite international 294. Contentious (विवादास्पद)
condemnation.
Meaning: Causing or likely to cause an
290. Proliferation (प्रसार) argument or controversy.
Meaning: Rapid increase in numbers or the Synonyms: Controversial, debatable,

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disputable 303. Down for the count

Antonyms: Uncontroversial, agreeable, Meaning - having failed in something that you

undisputed are doing

Example: The new tax policy has become a 304. Step up your game
contentious issue among political parties.
Meaning - to enhance performance, quality,
295. Unrelenting (दृढ़) skills, or talents

Meaning: Not yielding in strength, severity, or 305. Tangible (ठोस)

determination.
Meaning: Perceptible by touch; clear and
Synonyms: Persistent, relentless, unwavering definite

Antonyms: Lenient, yielding, flexible Synonyms: Concrete, real, palpable

Example: The unrelenting heat of the desert Antonyms: Intangible, abstract, vague
made the journey extremely difficult.
Example: The government has made tangible
296. Get by progress in the fight against tuberculosis by
introducing advanced treatment methods.
Meaning: To manage or survive, especially with
limited resources. 306. Resilience (लचीलापन)

297. Look forward to Meaning: The capacity to recover quickly from

difficulties
Meaning: To anticipate something with
excitement or pleasure. Synonyms: Endurance, toughness, adaptability

298. Show up Antonyms: Fragility, weakness, vulnerability

Meaning: To arrive or appear, often Example: Mental resilience is necessary to

unexpectedly or late. overcome the challenges of modern life.

299. Give in 307. Fostering (प्रोत्साहन दे ना)

Meaning: To stop resisting; to surrender or Meaning: Encouraging the development of

yield to something. something

300. Draw a longbow Synonyms: Nurturing, promoting, cultivating

Meaning - to exaggerate in telling stories Antonyms: Hindering, suppressing, neglecting

301. Run around the circles Example: Fostering self-care habits can
improve both mental and physical health.
Meaning - to keep doing or talking about the
same thing without achieving anything 308. Pervasive (व्यापक)

302. Boil the ocean Meaning: Spreading widely throughout an area

or group
Meaning - undertaking an impossible task

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Synonyms: Ubiquitous, widespread, Meaning: A force that makes something happen
omnipresent more quickly

Antonyms: Rare, limited, localized Synonyms: Motivation, stimulus, catalyst

Example: The pervasive impact of tuberculosis Antonyms: Hindrance, deterrent, obstacle

requires a robust healthcare response.
Example: Government incentives provide an
309. Exacerbate (बिगाड़ना) impetus for TB eradication efforts.

Meaning: To make a problem or situation worse 314. Adversity (विपत्ति)

Synonyms: Aggravate, worsen, intensify Meaning: Difficulties or misfortune

Antonyms: Alleviate, mitigate, soothe Synonyms: Hardship, struggle, distress

Example: Delayed treatment can exacerbate the Antonyms: Prosperity, success, fortune
spread of tuberculosis.
Example: Self-care helps build resilience to
310. Undermine (कमज़ोर करना) overcome adversity.

Meaning: To weaken or damage gradually 315. Take on

Synonyms: Erode, subvert, impair Meaning: To accept a responsibility or

challenge; to hire someone.
Antonyms: Strengthen, reinforce, bolster
316. Break into
Example: Ignoring self-care can undermine
both physical and mental health. Meaning: To enter a place by force; to start
doing something, especially in a particular field
311. Obliterate (नष्ट कर दे ना) or industry.
Meaning: To completely destroy or wipe out 317. Call up
Synonyms: Eradicate, annihilate, eliminate Meaning: To make a phone call; to summon
Antonyms: Preserve, restore, construct someone for a task, often military service.

Example: The government aims to obliterate 318. Come up with

tuberculosis by 2025. Meaning: To think of or produce an idea or
312. Stalwart (मजबत
ू और वफादार) solution.

Meaning: Loyal, reliable, and hard-working 319. Wool over the eyes

Synonyms: Devoted, steadfast, resolute Meaning - to trick or deceive someone.

Antonyms: Weak, disloyal, unreliable 320. Jump through hoops

Example: TB survivors act as stalwart Meaning - to do a complicated things in order

advocates for awareness campaigns. to get or achieve something

313. Impetus (प्रेरणा) 321. Up in the air

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Meaning - (of a plan or issue) still to be settled; Synonyms: Demolition, disassembling,
unresolved. breaking down

322. By the book Antonyms: Construction, assembling, building

Meaning - exactly according to the rules. Example: The government’s decision to begin
dismantling the education department sparked
323. To get down to business widespread protests.
Meaning - to start the work that has to be done. 328. Denounced (निंदा की)
324. Reckless (लापरवाह) Meaning: Publicly declared to be wrong or evil.
Meaning: Without thinking or caring about the Synonyms: Condemned, criticized, censured
consequences of an action.
Antonyms: Praised, endorsed, commended
Synonyms: Careless, heedless, rash
Example: The human rights organization
Antonyms: Cautious, careful, prudent denounced the government's oppressive
Example: His reckless decision to invest all his policies.
money in a failing business led to bankruptcy. 329. Bounty (भरपरू ता)
325. Indisputable (अविवादित) Meaning: A generous amount of something,
Meaning: Unable to be challenged or denied. often referring to nature's abundance.

Synonyms: Unquestionable, undeniable, Synonyms: Abundance, plenty, richness

irrefutable Antonyms: Scarcity, deficiency, shortage
Antonyms: Debatable, questionable, disputable Example: The forest provides a bounty of fruits
Example: The scientist presented indisputable and herbs for the indigenous people.
evidence to support his theory. 330. Foraged (इकट्ठा किया गया)
326. Malevolence (द्वेष) Meaning: Searched widely for food or
Meaning: The state of wishing harm or evil resources.
upon others. Synonyms: Gathered, scavenged, hunted
Synonyms: Malice, hostility, ill-will Antonyms: Stored, hoarded, neglected
Antonyms: Benevolence, kindness, goodwill Example: The indigenous people foraged for
Example: His malevolence towards his rival wild berries and mushrooms in the forest.
was evident in his harsh words and actions. 331. Interpolated (अनम
ु ानित)
327. Dismantling (विघटन) Meaning: To insert something into a text or
Meaning: The process of taking apart or data, especially to estimate based on available
disassembling something. data.

Synonyms: Inserted, added, inferred

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Antonyms: Removed, excluded, subtracted 338. On the back burner

Example: The scientist interpolated missing Meaning: in the position of something that will
data points to complete the experiment's not receive immediate attention
results.
339. In the same boat
332. Perennial (दीर्घकालिक, निरं तर)
Meaning - in a similar situation
Meaning: Lasting or existing for a long or
apparently infinite time. 340. Get the ball rolling

Synonyms: Everlasting, enduring, constant Meaning - to make something begin

Antonyms: Temporary, fleeting, short-lived 341. At the helm

Example: The perennial problem of traffic Meaning - something is in charge or in

congestion required a long-term solution from command
city planners. 342. Pig Out
333. Umbrage (नाराज़गी, अपमान) Meaning - to eat a lot or too much
Meaning: A feeling of being offended or 343. Colossal (विशाल / बहुत बड़ा)
resentful.
Meaning: Extremely large or great in size,
Synonyms: Offense, resentment, indignation, extent, or degree.
annoyance
Synonyms: Gigantic, enormous, massive,
Antonyms: Satisfaction, contentment, delight immense
Example: She took umbrage at his sarcastic Antonyms: Tiny, small, insignificant, minute
remarks during the meeting.
Example: The colossal amount of food wasted
334. Carry out globally each year is a major concern for
Meaning: To perform or complete a task, order, environmentalists.
or instruction. 344. Exacerbate (बढ़ाना / गंभीर बनाना)
335. Drop off Meaning: To make a problem, bad situation, or
Meaning: To take someone or something to a negative feeling worse.
specific place and leave them there; to fall Synonyms: Worsen, intensify, aggravate
asleep.
Antonyms: Alleviate, improve, ease
336. Get away with
Example: The rising food wastage exacerbates
Meaning: To escape blame or punishment for global hunger and environmental issues.
something.
345. Revanchist (पन
ु ः प्राप्ति का इच्छुक)
337. Look up to
Meaning: Someone seeking to retaliate or
Meaning: To admire or respect someone. regain lost territory or status.

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Synonyms: Retaliatory, vengeful, revisionist Antonyms: Overt, open, public

Antonyms: Reconciliatory, pacifist, Example: The intelligence agency conducted a

compromising covert operation to gather information on the
enemy.
Example: The revanchist stance of the
government fueled nationalistic fervor among 350. Salience (उल्लेखनीयता)
citizens.
Meaning: The quality of being particularly
346. Stridently (कर्क शता से / तीव्रता से) noticeable or important.

Meaning: Expressing opinions or criticism in a Synonyms: Prominence, importance,

very forceful and often harsh way. significance

Synonyms: Harshly, forcefully, loudly Antonyms: Insignificance, unimportance,

obscurity
Antonyms: Softly, mildly, gently
Example: The salience of the issue was evident
Example: The opposition stridently criticized when it became the focal point of the national
the new trade policies imposed by the debate.
government.
351. Vagaries (उलटफेर)
347. Rattled (घबरा दे ना / परे शान करना)
Meaning: An unexpected and inexplicable
Meaning: To make someone feel nervous, change in a situation or in someone's behavior.
worried, or upset.
Synonyms: Quirks, whims, caprices
Synonyms: Unsettled, disturbed, shaken
Antonyms: Predictability, constancy,
Antonyms: Composed, reassured, calm steadiness
Example: The sudden policy changes rattled Example: Farmers are always at the mercy of
the business community across the nation. the vagaries of the weather.
348. Rebuffed (अस्वीकृत / ठुकराना) 352. Ballooning (फैलना)
Meaning: Rejected or refused bluntly. Meaning: Rapidly increasing in size, amount, or
Synonyms: Rejected, dismissed, denied importance.

Antonyms: Accepted, welcomed, embraced Synonyms: Expanding, swelling, escalating

Example: The Canadian government Antonyms: Decreasing, shrinking, diminishing

vehemently rebuffed the proposal for political Example: The ballooning costs of healthcare
unification. are a concern for many governments
349. Covert (गुप्त) worldwide.

Meaning: Not openly acknowledged or 353. Turn in

displayed; secret. Meaning: To submit something (like a report or
Synonyms: Secret, undercover, concealed assignment); to go to bed.

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354. Pass out Meaning: The process of improving or
correcting something that is lacking or
Meaning: To lose consciousness; to distribute defective.
something.
Synonyms: Rectification, correction,
355. Get along with improvement
Meaning: To have a good relationship with Antonyms: Neglect, deterioration, worsening
someone.
Example: Without proper remediation, students
356. Keep up with might resort to rote learning instead of
Meaning: To stay informed or maintain the understanding concepts.
same level as others. 364. Ubiquity (सर्वव्यापकता)
357. Wolf in sheep’s clothing Meaning: The fact of appearing everywhere or
Meaning - someone who hides malicious intent being very common.
under the guise of kindliness Synonyms: Omnipresence, prevalence,
358. Whistleblower pervasiveness

Meaning - a person who informs on someone Antonyms: Rarity, scarcity, uniqueness

engaged in illegal activities Example: The ubiquity of smartphones has
359. Whole nine yards revolutionized the way people communicate.

Meaning - everything you can possibly want, 365. Cumbersome (झंझट वाला, बोझिल)
have, or do in a particular situation. Meaning: Large or heavy and therefore difficult
360. Zip your lip to carry or use; slow or complicated.

Meaning - to stop talking immediately Synonyms: Burdensome, awkward, inefficient

361. Catch someone’s eye Antonyms: Convenient, manageable, efficient

Meaning - to get someone's attention Example: The new examination system might
become cumbersome for schools due to
362. Alleviate (कम करना) logistical challenges.

Meaning: To make pain, suffering, or a problem 366. Esoteric (गढ़

ू , रहस्यमय)
less severe.
Meaning: Intended for or understood by only a
Synonyms: Reduce, ease, mitigate small, specialized group.

Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify, worsen Synonyms: Cryptic, obscure, enigmatic

Example: The new policies aim to alleviate Antonyms: Common, obvious, straightforward
student stress by offering multiple exam
attempts. Example: The esoteric nature of high-level
battery technology makes it difficult for new
363. Remediation (सध
ु ार) companies to enter the market.

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367. Intransigent (अड़ियल, असहयोगी) Meaning: Feeling or showing strong anger or
indignation.
Meaning: Unwilling to change one’s views or
agree on something. Synonyms: Incensed, infuriated, furious

Synonyms: Uncompromising, stubborn, rigid Antonyms: Calm, content, pleased

Antonyms: Flexible, accommodating, Example: The public was outraged by the

cooperative government’s response to the crisis.

Example: The intransigent attitude of 372. Pick from

policymakers might delay crucial educational
reforms. Meaning: To choose something from a group or
set.
368. Imputation (दोषारोपण)
373. Choose out
Meaning: An attribution of fault or
responsibility, often implying blame. Meaning: To select or choose from a larger
group.
Synonyms: Accusation, allegation, attribution
374. Narrow down
Antonyms: Exoneration, vindication, defense
Meaning: To reduce the number of choices until
Example: The imputation of dishonesty a final decision is made.
damaged his reputation in the company.
375. Go for
369. Penchant (रुचि)
Meaning: To choose or opt for something, often
Meaning: A strong or habitual liking for enthusiastically.
something or tendency to do something.
376. Thumbing one's nose
Synonyms: Liking, preference, inclination
Meaning: to show contempt, disrespect
Antonyms: Dislike, aversion, indifference towards someone

Example: She has a penchant for collecting 377. Put the best foot forward
rare books from different parts of the world.
Meaning: to try as hard as you can
370. Inadvertent (अनजाने में हुआ)
378. Stick one’s neck out
Meaning: Not resulting from deliberate planning
or intention. Meaning: to take a risk

Synonyms: Unintentional, accidental, careless 379. Cook someone’s goose

Antonyms: Intentional, deliberate, planned Meaning: Spoil other person’s chances of

success
Example: The error in the report was
inadvertent, but it caused a lot of confusion. 380. A wild goose chase

371. Outraged (क्रोधित) Meaning: a foolish and hopeless search for or

pursuit of something unattainable

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381. Compelled (मजबरू किया गया) Antonyms: Strengthen, uphold, reinforce

Meaning: Forced to do something by pressure Example: The journalist accused the

or necessity. government of attempting to subvert
democracy.
Synonyms: Obligated, coerced, constrained
386. Unfettered (अप्रतिबंधित/स्वतंत्र)
Antonyms: Voluntary, optional, free
Meaning: Free from restrictions or limitations.
Example: The journalist felt compelled to reveal
the truth despite the risks. Synonyms: Unrestrained, unrestricted,
liberated
382. Perusal (अवलोकन/समीक्षा)
Antonyms: Restricted, constrained, controlled
Meaning: The act of reading or examining
something carefully. Example: The platform provided an unfettered
space for free expression.
Synonyms: Examination, inspection, scrutiny
387. Unassailable (अचक
ू /अखंडनीय)
Example: The lawyer conducted a detailed
perusal of the contract before signing. Meaning: Unable to be attacked, questioned, or
defeated.
383. Draconian (क्रूर/कठोर)
Synonyms: Indisputable, irrefutable,
Meaning: Excessively harsh and severe. impregnable
Synonyms: Oppressive, stringent, ruthless Antonyms: Weak, vulnerable, questionable
Antonyms: Lenient, permissive, mild Example: The court ruled that the citizen’s right
Example: The draconian censorship laws to free speech was unassailable.
severely restricted freedom of speech. 388. Invigorate (ऊर्जावान बनाना/स्फूर्ति दे ना)
384. Arbitrary (मनमाना/इच्छाधीन) Meaning: To give strength, energy, or vitality to
Meaning: Based on random choice or personal something.
whim rather than reason or law. Synonyms: Energize, rejuvenate, revitalize
Synonyms: Capricious, dictatorial, autocratic Antonyms: Weaken, exhaust, drain
Antonyms: Rational, justified, lawful Example: A short vacation helped invigorate
Example: The arbitrary decision to ban certain her mind and body.
websites sparked public outrage. 389. Forlorn (निराश/अकेला)
385. Subvert (पलट दे ना/विघटन करना) Meaning: Feeling abandoned, hopeless, or in
Meaning: To undermine the power or authority deep sadness.
of a system or institution. Synonyms: Desolate, wretched, despairing
Synonyms: Undermine, destabilize, sabotage Antonyms: Cheerful, hopeful, content

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Example: After losing everything, he sat in a helped or supported you.
forlorn state by the river.
399. Under one's belt
390. Melancholy (उदासी/अवसाद)
Meaning: To have achieved or experienced
Meaning: A deep, long-lasting sadness. something that adds to one's knowledge or
skills.
Synonyms: Sorrow, gloom, despair
400. Scathing (कटु/तीखा)
Antonyms: Happiness, joy, exuberance
Meaning: Harshly critical or severely damaging
Example: There was a hint of melancholy in his
voice as he spoke about the past. Synonyms: Harsh, severe, blistering

391. Opt out of Antonyms: Mild, gentle, complimentary

Meaning: To choose not to participate in Example: The committee's report was scathing
something. in its criticism of the GST implementation.

392. Size up 401. Contention (विवाद)

Meaning: To assess or evaluate something Meaning: A heated disagreement or argument

before making a decision.
Synonyms: Dispute, conflict, debate
393. Pick up on
Antonyms: Agreement, harmony, accord
Meaning: To notice and select something that
others may overlook. Example: The centralizing tendencies of GST
have been a major point of contention.
394. Weed out
402. Lackadaisical (उदासीन/सस्
ु त)
Meaning: To remove or eliminate unwanted
choices to leave the best ones. Meaning: Lacking enthusiasm, energy, or
determination
395. Jump the gun
Synonyms: Careless, lazy, unenthusiastic
Meaning: To start something too soon or act
prematurely. Antonyms: Diligent, energetic, attentive

396. Burn the candle at both ends Example: The Finance Ministry’s lackadaisical
approach to audits led to massive
Meaning: To overwork yourself by doing too inconsistencies.
much, often leading to exhaustion.
403. Resonate (गंज
ू ना/प्रतिध्वनित होना)
397. The elephant in the room
Meaning: To have an impact or significance
Meaning: A major issue or problem that
everyone is avoiding or ignoring. Synonyms: Echo, reverberate

398. Bite the hand that feeds you Example: The PAC’s recommendations are
likely to resonate with the demands of state
Meaning: To harm or criticize someone who has governments.

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404. Ambiguity (अस्पष्टता) Synonyms: Deception, trickery, fraudulence

Meaning: The quality of being open to multiple Antonyms: Honesty, sincerity, transparency
interpretations
Example: The proliferation of fake academic
Synonyms: Uncertainty, vagueness, obscurity certificates is a result of systemic subterfuge.

Antonyms: Clarity, precision, definiteness 409. Perfunctory (ऊपरी / मात्र औपचारिकता के

लिए किया गया)
Example: The ambiguity in tax regulations has
led to confusion among businesses. Meaning: Done without interest or effort;
carried out as a duty
405. Inexorable (अटल / अनिवार्य)
Synonyms: Superficial, mechanical, indifferent
Meaning: Impossible to stop, alter, or resist
Antonyms: Thorough, meticulous, diligent
Synonyms: Relentless, unstoppable, unyielding
Example: The perfunctory auditing of tax
Antonyms: Flexible, lenient, yielding records has led to massive financial
Example: The inexorable rise in tax disputes discrepancies.
has weakened the credibility of the GST 410. Winnow down
system.
Meaning: To gradually reduce a large number of
406. Egregious (अत्यंत बरु ा / चौंकाने वाला) choices to a smaller, better group.
Meaning: Outstandingly bad or shocking 411. Zero in on
Synonyms: Appalling, atrocious, heinous Meaning: To focus on or choose a specific
Antonyms: Admirable, commendable, excellent target or option.

Example: The PAC highlighted egregious errors 412. Pick on

in the government’s financial records. Meaning: To single out a person or thing,
407. Deplorable (निंदनीय / अत्यंत दयनीय) sometimes in a negative way, but can also
mean to choose.
Meaning: Shockingly bad in quality; deserving
strong condemnation 413. Nail down

Synonyms: Disgraceful, wretched, Meaning: To finalize or choose something after

reprehensible careful consideration.

Antonyms: Acceptable, commendable, laudable 414. It’s all Greek to me

Example: The deplorable mismanagement of Meaning - a way of saying that one do not
GST funds has left states in financial distress. understand something that is said

408. Subterfuge (छल / धोखाधड़ी) 415. Close but no cigar

Meaning: Deceit used to achieve one's goal Meaning - used to say that someone almost
succeeded, but is not completely successful

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416. An axe to grind Meaning: Marked by disorder, chaos, or violent
agitation
Meaning - to have a selfish reason or strong
opinion that influences your actions Synonyms: Turbulent, riotous, stormy

417. To bend over backwards Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, orderly

Meaning - to try extremely hard to do Example: The implementation of GST was

something good tumultuous due to technical failures and
political disagreements.
418. A sitting duck
423. Surreptitious (गुप्त / चप
ु के से किया गया)
Meaning - easy to attack, cheat, or take
advantage of Meaning: Done secretly or stealthily

419. Allure (आकर्षण) Synonyms: Clandestine, covert, furtive

Meaning: The quality of being attractive or Antonyms: Open, overt, transparent

fascinating.
Example: The surreptitious transfer of funds
Synonyms: Charm, attraction, appeal from the Compensation Fund has sparked
controversy.
Antonyms: Repulsion, unattractiveness,
dullness 424. Unassailable (अविजेय / निर्विवाद)

Example: The allure of the mountains draws Meaning: Impossible to challenge or attack
thousands of trekkers each year.
Synonyms: Indisputable, impregnable,
420. Fleeting (क्षणिक) invincible

Meaning: Lasting for a very short time. Antonyms: Weak, vulnerable, questionable

Synonyms: Brief, temporary, transitory Example: The PAC’s findings are based on
unassailable evidence of financial
Antonyms: Permanent, lasting, enduring mismanagement.
Example: The sunset's beauty was fleeting, 425. Complacency (आत्मसंतोष)
disappearing within minutes.
Meaning: A feeling of self-satisfaction, often
421. Erode (क्षीण करना) while unaware of potential dangers or
Meaning: To gradually wear away or weaken. problems.

Synonyms: Deteriorate, wear down, decay Synonyms: Smugness, self-satisfaction,

contentment
Antonyms: Strengthen, fortify, reinforce
Antonyms: Dissatisfaction
Example: Constant criticism can erode a
person's self-confidence over time. Example: Their complacence after achieving
early success led to a decline in performance
422. Tumultuous (अशांत / उथल-पथ
ु ल से भरा later.
हुआ)

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426. Ominous (अशभ
ु ) 432. Hold out for

Meaning: Giving the impression that something Meaning: To wait or choose something better,
bad or unpleasant is going to happen. often refusing initial offers.

Synonyms: Threatening, foreboding, sinister 433. At eleventh hour

Antonyms: Promising, auspicious, encouraging Meaning: last moment or almost late

Example: The ominous dark clouds signaled an 434. Rain on someone's parade
impending storm.
Meaning: to spoil someone's plans or joy
427. Pent-up (दबा हुआ)
435. Talk a blue streak
Meaning: Repressed or held in check; not
expressed or released. Meaning: to talk rapidly and without stopping

Synonyms: Suppressed, restrained, bottled up 436. Thick in the head

Antonyms: Released, expressed, unleashed Meaning: someone is stupid or lacks the ability
to absorb ideas easily
Example: The pent-up demand from the
pandemic helped spur economic growth last 437. To be off base
year. Meaning: not being in agreement with what is
Lynchpin (मख् true
428. ु य आधार)

Meaning: A person or thing vital to an

organization or system.

Synonyms: Keystone, cornerstone, backbone

Antonyms: Nonessential, peripheral, trivial

Example: Address some of the challenges

faced by the lynchpin MSME sector.

429. Rule out

Meaning: To eliminate or exclude options from

consideration.

430. Count on (APRIL MONTH 2025)

Meaning: To rely on or choose something or 1. Reiterate (दोहराना)
someone as a dependable option.
Meaning: To say or do something again, often
431. Point out for emphasis or clarity.
Meaning: To highlight or select something for Synonyms: Repeat, restate, emphasize
attention or decision-making.
Antonyms: Ignore, neglect, disregard

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Example: The teacher reiterated the importance Meaning: Not disturbed or affected by
of submitting assignments on time. something.

2. Pittance (तच्

ु छ राशि) Synonyms: Unaffected, calm, indifferent

Meaning: A very small or inadequate amount of Antonyms: Disturbed, shaken, worried

money paid as wages or allowance.
Example: Despite the criticism, he remained
Synonyms: Meager sum, trifle, peanuts unfazed and continued with his work.

Antonyms: Fortune, abundance, plenty 7. Subjugation (अधीनता)

Example: The workers protested against the Meaning: The action of bringing someone or
pittance they received for their hard labor. something under control or domination.

3. Undeterred (अविचलित) Synonyms: Domination, control, oppression

Meaning: Not discouraged or prevented from Antonyms: Freedom, independence, liberation

taking action despite difficulties.
Example: The region struggled for years under
Synonyms: Unfazed, resolute, unshaken the subjugation of foreign rule before gaining
independence.
Antonyms: Discouraged, intimidated, hesitant
8. Opacity (अस्पष्टता)
Example: Undeterred by criticism, she
continued her campaign for social justice. Meaning: The quality of being difficult to
understand or see through.
4. Bygone (बीता हुआ)
Synonyms: Obscurity, cloudiness, ambiguity
Meaning: Belonging to an earlier time; past.
Antonyms: Clarity, transparency, openness
Synonyms: Past, former, previous
Example: The opacity of the new policy made it
Antonyms: Present, current, modern challenging for employees to understand its
Example: The museum showcases artifacts purpose.
from a bygone era. 9. Mushrooming (फैलना)
5. Soured (बिगाड़ना) Meaning: Rapidly growing or expanding in size
Meaning: To become unpleasant, bitter, or or quantity.
unfriendly, often due to a disagreement or Synonyms: Spreading, multiplying, flourishing
conflict.
Antonyms: Shrinking, reducing, contracting
Synonyms: Spoiled, worsened, deteriorated
Example: Startups are mushrooming in the tech
Antonyms: Improved, mended, reconciled industry as digital demand increases.
Example: The relationship between the two 10.Imprudent (अविवेकी)
nations soured after the trade deal fell apart.
Meaning: Not showing care for the
6. Unfazed (निरलिप्त) consequences of an action; rash.

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Synonyms: Unwise, reckless, thoughtless Meaning: A situation in which neither side can
win or gain an advantage.
Antonyms: Prudent, cautious, careful
Synonyms: Deadlock, impasse, stalemate
Example: It was imprudent of the company to
invest heavily without researching the market Antonyms: Agreement, resolution, settlement
conditions.
Example: The diplomatic standoff between the
11.Stick with two nations led to increased tensions.

Meaning: To continue with a choice or decision 21.Bluster (धमकी दे ना या शेखी बघारना)

rather than changing.
Meaning: Loud, aggressive, or boastful talk
12.Hold onto with little effect.

Meaning: To keep or retain something as a Synonyms: Boasting, swaggering, intimidation

choice or preference.
Antonyms: Humility, quietness, modesty
13.Tap into
Example: His bluster about winning the
Meaning: To access and utilize something negotiations failed to impress his colleagues.
selected for its usefulness or benefit.
22. Broadside (कटु आलोचना या प्रहार)
14.Lean toward
Meaning: A strong verbal attack or criticism.
Meaning: To prefer or be inclined to choose a
particular option. Synonyms: Criticism, denunciation, rebuke

15.A gut feeling Antonyms: Praise, compliment, endorsement

Meaning - An intuitive feeling or response to Example: The opposition leader launched a

something broadside against the government's policies.

16.A hard nut to crack 23. Escalating (बढ़ता हुआ)

Meaning - A person or thing that is difficult to Meaning: Increasing rapidly in intensity,

deal with magnitude, or seriousness.

17.A harrowing experience Synonyms: Intensifying, heightening,

aggravating
Meaning - A frightening occurrence
Antonyms: Decreasing, diminishing, reducing
18.A hell of a time
Example: The escalating tensions between the
Meaning - A difficult time trying to get two countries have raised concerns about a
something accomplished possible conflict.

19.A hothead 24.Lucrative (लाभदायक)

Meaning - Someone who quickly get angry Meaning: Producing a great deal of profit or
financial gain.
20.Standoff (गतिरोध)

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Synonyms: Profitable, rewarding, beneficial 29.Obfuscate (धंध
ु ला करना / अस्पष्ट बनाना)

Antonyms: Unprofitable, worthless, Meaning: To deliberately make something

disadvantageous unclear or difficult to understand.

Example: The company secured a lucrative Synonyms: Confuse, obscure, complicate

contract with the government.
Antonyms: Clarify, simplify, elucidate
25.Expropriation (कब्ज़ा / अधिग्रहण)
Example: The spokesperson obfuscated the
Meaning: The act of taking property from its facts to avoid answering tough questions.
owner for public use or benefit.
30.Pass on
Synonyms: Confiscation, seizure, appropriation
Meaning: To decide not to choose or select
Antonyms: Return, compensation, restitution something.

Example: The government’s expropriation of 31.Land on

private land led to widespread protests.
Meaning: To decide or settle on a specific
26.De facto (वास्तव में / वास्तविक रूप से) choice after considering options.

Meaning: In reality or fact, regardless of official 32.Take to

recognition.
Meaning: To quickly like or choose something
Synonyms: Actual, real, existing or someone.

Example: Though not legally appointed, he is 33.Gear up for

the de facto leader of the party.
Meaning: To prepare or choose to focus on
27.Leash (नियंत्रण) something.

Meaning: A restraint or control over something. 34.Pie in the Sky

Synonyms: Control, restriction, tether Meaning: an unrealistic or impossible goal or

dream
Antonyms: Freedom, release, liberation
35.Beside yourself with joy
Example: The company kept a tight leash on
expenses to stay within budget. Meaning: to be extremely happy

28.Capitulation (समर्पण) 36.Having an Ace up the sleeve

Meaning: The action of surrendering or ceasing Meaning: a plan or piece of information kept
to resist an opponent. secret until it becomes necessary to use it

Synonyms: Surrender, submission, yield 37.A black sheep

Antonyms: Resistance, defiance, opposition Meaning: a person who is different from the
rest of their family or another group
Example: The team’s early capitulation in the
game left the fans disappointed. 38.By the skin of your teeth

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Meaning: to just barely get by or make it 43.Scrutiny (गहन जांच/परिक्षण)

39.Sparse (विरल) Meaning: Critical observation or examination.

Meaning: Thinly dispersed or scattered. Synonyms: Inspection, analysis, investigation

Synonyms: Scanty, meager, limited Antonyms: Neglect, ignorance, inattention

Antonyms: Dense, abundant, plentiful Example: The government’s new policies have
come under intense scrutiny from opposition
Example: The remote village had sparse leaders.
cellular network coverage, making
communication difficult. 44.Parochial (संकीर्ण/क्षेत्रीय)

40.Flashpoint (संकट बिंद)ु Meaning: Having a narrow or limited

perspective, especially focused on a small area
Meaning: A situation or place where violence or or community.
conflict is likely to occur.
Synonyms: Narrow-minded, provincial, insular
Synonyms: Crisis point, hotspot, critical
juncture Antonyms: Open-minded, cosmopolitan,
broad-minded
Antonyms: Stability, harmony, peace
Example: The discussion on language policies
Example: The border region has become a should not be limited to parochial interests but
flashpoint for military tensions between the two should consider national unity.
nations.
45.Reconcile (समझौता करना)
41.Contentious (विवादास्पद)
Meaning: To restore friendly relations; to settle
Meaning: Causing or likely to cause an a disagreement.
argument.
Synonyms: Settle, resolve, harmonize
Synonyms: Controversial, debatable, disputed
Antonyms: Disagree, separate, alienate
Antonyms: Uncontroversial, agreeable,
peaceful Example: The leaders worked hard to reconcile
their differences for the sake of the community.
Example: The taxation policy has been a
contentious issue in the political sphere. 46.Ambiguous (अस्पष्ट)

42.Panacea (सर्वरोगहर औषधि) Meaning: Open to more than one interpretation;

not having one obvious meaning.
Meaning: A solution for all difficulties or
diseases. Synonyms: Unclear, vague, equivocal

Synonyms: Cure-all, remedy, universal solution Antonyms: Clear, definite, explicit

Example: While technology can improve Example: The ambiguous statement left
education, it is not a panacea for all learning everyone confused about his intentions.
challenges.
47.Abysmal (बहुत खराब)

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Meaning: Extremely bad or appalling. 55.Bend over backward

Synonyms: Terrible, dreadful, appalling. Meaning: to make a great effort to help or

accommodate someone
Antonyms: Excellent, commendable, admirable.
56.Bring to the table
Example: The abysmal state of primary
healthcare in urban areas is concerning. Meaning: to contribute something of value,
especially in a collaborative effort
48. Inextricably (अविच्छे द्य रूप से)
57.Off the hook
Meaning: In a way that is impossible to
separate. Meaning: to be relieved from a difficult situation
or responsibility
Synonyms: Inseparably, inevitably,
indistinguishably 58.Attritional (क्षीण करने वाला)

Antonyms: Loosely, separably, disconnectably Meaning: Relating to a prolonged conflict that

gradually weakens the opponent.
Example: The fate of the environment is
inextricably linked to human actions. Synonyms: Exhaustive, wearing, depleting

49.Step up to Antonyms: Strengthening, reinforcing,

revitalizing
Meaning: To take on a choice or responsibility
when called upon. Example: The war turned into an attritional
battle with both sides suffering heavy losses.
50.Sort through
59.Trojan Horse (छिपा हुआ खतरा)
Meaning: To go through a collection and
choose items selectively. Meaning: Something intended to secretly
undermine or attack from within.
51.Come down to
Synonyms: Deception, subterfuge, trick
Meaning: To make a decision based on the
most important factors. Antonyms: Transparency, honesty, openness

52.Stick to Example: The proposed alliance was seen as a

Trojan horse to exert political influence.
Meaning: To remain with a particular choice or
decision. 60. Vehement (प्रबल, ज़ोरदार)

53.On the same wavelength Meaning: Showing strong, forceful, and intense
emotion or conviction.
Meaning: to have a mutual understanding or
shared views with someone Synonyms: Passionate, fervent, forceful

54.Break the internet Antonyms: Mild, indifferent, apathetic

Meaning: to cause a sensation or go viral Example: The politician gave a vehement

online, drawing massive attention speech against corruption in the government.

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61.Perilous (खतरनाक, जोखिमभरा) Synonyms: Estimated, evaluated, assessed

Meaning: Full of danger or risk. Antonyms: Ignored, disregarded, neglected

Synonyms: Hazardous, risky, treacherous Example: The economic impact of the new
tariffs is still being reckoned by experts.
Antonyms: Safe, secure, harmless
66.Ripple effects (प्रभाव की लहरें , दरू गामी प्रभाव)
Example: The soldiers embarked on a perilous
mission behind enemy lines. Meaning: A series of consequences caused by
a single event.
62.Dismantled (विघटित करना, तोड़ना)
Synonyms: Chain reaction, repercussions,
Meaning: To take apart or disassemble aftermath
something, often systematically.
Example: The new trade policies created ripple
Synonyms: Disassemble, demolish, destroy effects that were felt across multiple industries.
Antonyms: Construct, assemble, build 67.Scramble (अव्यवस्थित रूप से प्रयास करना)
Example: The government dismantled the Meaning: To move quickly or urgently, often
outdated economic policies to introduce with difficulty or confusion.
reforms.
Synonyms: Rush, hurry, struggle
63. Rife (व्याप्त, प्रचलित)
Antonyms: Stroll, saunter, glide
Meaning: Widespread, especially of something
undesirable. Example: Exporters are scrambling to find new
markets after the tariffs were imposed.
Synonyms: Prevalent, rampant, abundant
68.Phase in
Antonyms: Rare, scarce, infrequent
Meaning: To gradually choose to incorporate
Example: Corruption was rife in the something new.
government, leading to public outrage.
69.Bow out of
64.Indispensable (अनिवार्य, अत्यावश्यक)
Meaning: To choose to withdraw from
Meaning: Absolutely necessary or essential. something.
Synonyms: Crucial, vital, essential 70.Dip into
Antonyms: Unnecessary, dispensable, optional Meaning: To choose to use a small part of a
Example: Good communication skills are resource or reserve.
indispensable for a successful career in 71.Hold back from
management.
Meaning: To hesitate or choose not to pursue
65.Reckoned (अनम
ु ान लगाया, आकलन किया) something immediately.
Meaning: Considered, calculated, or thought 72.Snug as a bug in a rug
about something.

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Meaning - in an extremely comfortable position Example: Constant criticism can erode a
or situation. person's self-confidence over time.

73.Step up your game 80.Tumultuous (अशांत / उथल-पथ

ु ल से भरा हुआ)

Meaning - to enhance performance, quality, Meaning: Marked by disorder, chaos, or violent

skills, or talents. agitation

74.Lose your marbles Synonyms: Turbulent, riotous, stormy

Meaning - to become insane Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, orderly

75.A bit obtuse Example: The implementation of GST was

tumultuous due to technical failures and
Meaning - A little dull and stupid political disagreements.
76.Blue in the face 81.Surreptitious (गुप्त / चप
ु के से किया गया)
Meaning - To be exhausted due to strain or Meaning: Done secretly or stealthily
anger
Synonyms: Clandestine, covert, furtive
77.Allure (आकर्षण)
Antonyms: Open, overt, transparent
Meaning: The quality of being attractive or
fascinating. Example: The surreptitious transfer of funds
from the Compensation Fund has sparked
Synonyms: Charm, attraction, appeal controversy.
Antonyms: Repulsion, unattractiveness, 82.Unassailable (अविजेय / निर्विवाद)
dullness
Meaning: Impossible to challenge or attack
Example: The allure of the mountains draws
thousands of trekkers each year. Synonyms: Indisputable, impregnable,
invincible
78.Fleeting (क्षणिक)
Antonyms: Weak, vulnerable, questionable
Meaning: Lasting for a very short time.
Example: The PAC’s findings are based on
Synonyms: Brief, temporary, transitory unassailable evidence of financial
Antonyms: Permanent, lasting, enduring mismanagement.

Example: The sunset's beauty was fleeting, 83.Complacency (आत्मसंतोष)

disappearing within minutes. Meaning: A feeling of self-satisfaction, often
79.Erode (क्षीण करना) while unaware of potential dangers or
problems.
Meaning: To gradually wear away or weaken.
Synonyms: Smugness, self-satisfaction,
Synonyms: Deteriorate, wear down, decay contentment

Antonyms: Strengthen, fortify, reinforce Antonyms: Dissatisfaction

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Example: Their complacence after achieving Meaning: To highlight or select something for
early success led to a decline in performance attention or decision-making.
later.
90.Hold out for
84.Ominous (अशभ
ु )
Meaning: To wait or choose something better,
Meaning: Giving the impression that something often refusing initial offers.
bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
91.At eleventh hour
Synonyms: Threatening, foreboding, sinister
Meaning: last moment or almost late
Antonyms: Promising, auspicious, encouraging
92.Rain on someone's parade
Example: The ominous dark clouds signaled an
impending storm. Meaning: to spoil someone's plans or joy

85.Pent-up (दबा हुआ) 93.Talk a blue streak

Meaning: Repressed or held in check; not Meaning: to talk rapidly and without stopping
expressed or released. 94.Thick in the head
Synonyms: Suppressed, restrained, bottled up Meaning: someone is stupid or lacks the ability
Antonyms: Released, expressed, unleashed to absorb ideas easily

Example: The pent-up demand from the 95.To be off base

pandemic helped spur economic growth last Meaning: not being in agreement with what is
year. true
86.Lynchpin (मख्
ु य आधार) 96.Thrive (फलना-फूलना)
Meaning: A person or thing vital to an Meaning: To grow, develop, or be successful.
organization or system.
Synonyms: Flourish, prosper, succeed
Synonyms: Keystone, cornerstone, backbone
Antonyms: Decline, fail, wither
Antonyms: Nonessential, peripheral, trivial
Example: With improved sanitation and water
Example: Address some of the challenges access, rural communities have begun to
faced by the lynchpin MSME sector. thrive.
87.Rule out 97.Contempt (तिरस्कार)
Meaning: To eliminate or exclude options from Meaning: The feeling that something or
consideration. someone is worthless or beneath
88.Count on consideration.

Meaning: To rely on or choose something or Synonyms: Disdain, scorn, disrespect

someone as a dependable option. Antonyms: Respect, admiration, regard
89. Point out

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Example: Courts should support collaborative Example: The sudden rainstorm scuppered our
platforms instead of treating them with plans for a picnic.
contempt.
102. Unrelenting (दृढ़)
98.Purport (अभिप्रेत होना / दावा करना)
Meaning: Not yielding in strength, severity, or
Meaning: To claim or appear to be or do determination.
something.
Synonyms: Persistent, relentless, unwavering
Synonyms: Claim, profess, assert
Antonyms: Lenient, yielding, flexible
Antonyms: Conceal, deny, disavow
Example: The unrelenting heat of the desert
Example: Wikipedia does not purport to made the journey extremely difficult.
produce original research but compiles verified
content. 103. Sluggish (सस्
ु त)

99.Laudable (सराहनीय) Meaning: Moving, operating, or reacting more

slowly than usual.
Meaning: Deserving praise and commendation.
Synonyms: Lethargic, slow, inactive
Synonyms: Admirable, commendable,
praiseworthy Antonyms: Energetic, swift, dynamic

Antonyms: Disgraceful, condemnable, Example: The sluggish economy has made it

blameworthy difficult for businesses to expand.

Example: Her efforts to clean up the 104. Quagmire (दलदल/मश्कि

ु ल स्थिति)
neighborhood were laudable and inspired Meaning: A difficult or precarious situation.
others to join.
Synonyms: Predicament, dilemma,
100. Sagacious (विवेकी) entanglement
Meaning: Showing keen mental discernment Antonyms: Solution, ease, relief
and good judgment; wise.
Example: The government found itself in a
Synonyms: Wise, insightful, judicious political quagmire after implementing
Antonyms: Foolish, unwise, imprudent controversial reforms.

Example: His sagacious decisions helped the 105. Adroitly (चतरु ाई से)
company avoid several potential crises. Meaning: In a skillful or clever manner.
101. Scupper (नाकाम करना) Synonyms: Skillfully, adeptly, dexterously
Meaning: To ruin or prevent something from Antonyms: Clumsily, awkwardly, ineptly
happening.
Example: The negotiator adroitly handled the
Synonyms: Ruin, thwart, sabotage, wreck complex trade discussions.
Antonyms: Assist, support, facilitate, aid 106. Drop out

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Meaning - to leave school, a class, or an activity 116. Resilience (लचीलापन/सहनशीलता)
before finishing it.
Meaning: The capacity to recover quickly from
107. Fall apart difficulties or adapt to change.

Meaning - to break into pieces; to become Synonyms: Toughness, adaptability, flexibility

emotionally upset.
Antonyms: Fragility, vulnerability, rigidity
108. Work out
Example: Resilience is a crucial skill in today’s
Meaning - to exercise; to solve a problem. dynamic job market.

109. Account for 117. Protracted (लंबा खिंचा हुआ)

Meaning - to explain or justify something. Meaning: Lasting for a long time or longer than
expected.
110. Play your cards right
Synonyms: Lengthy, prolonged, extended
Meaning: to do things in an intelligent and
well-planned way Antonyms: Brief, short-lived, concise

111. A night owl Example: The legal battle against NEET has
become a protracted issue in Tamil Nadu.
Meaning: someone who prefers to be awake
and active at night 118. Repugnant (विरोधी/घण
ृ ास्पद)

112. Get a grip Meaning: In conflict with; unacceptable or

offensive.
Meaning: keep or recover one's self-control
Synonyms: Contrary, objectionable, abhorrent
113. Between a rock and a hard place
Antonyms: Agreeable, acceptable, pleasant
Meaning: faced with two equally undesirable
alternatives Example: The Bill was seen as repugnant to the
central law on NEET.
114. A whole new ballgame
119. Stark (स्पष्ट/कड़ा)
Meaning: a completely different situation
Meaning: Severe or clear in appearance or
115. Accentuate (ज़ोर दे ना) outline; harsh.
Meaning: To make something more noticeable Synonyms: Harsh, severe, blunt
or prominent.
Antonyms: Subtle, mild, soft
Synonyms: Emphasize, highlight, stress
Example: The report highlights stark gaps in
Antonyms: Minimize, downplay, understate India’s skill development.
Example: The report accentuates the need for 120. Stifled (दबाया हुआ)
aligning education with global market
demands. Meaning: Prevented or constrained from
continuing or developing.

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Synonyms: Suppressed, restrained, smothered region had disastrous consequences.

Antonyms: Encouraged, liberated, allowed 125. Zone out

Example: The strict policies stifled innovation Meaning - to lose concentration, usually
within the organization. because of boredom.

121. Overhaul (पन

ु र्निर्माण/सध
ु ार) 126. Wind up

Meaning: A thorough examination and Meaning - to end or finish something; to arrive

necessary repair or improvement. at a situation.

Synonyms: Revamp, restructure, reform 127. Act up

Antonyms: Damage, neglect, deteriorate Meaning - to misbehave or not function

properly.
Example: The government plans to overhaul
the education system to make it more effective. 128. Bank on

122. Turmoil (अराजकता) Meaning - to rely on something or someone.

Meaning: A state of great disturbance, 129. Blood is thicker than water

confusion, or uncertainty.
Meaning: family relationships and loyalties are
Synonyms: Chaos, disorder, upheaval the strongest and most important ones

Antonyms: Peace, stability, order 130. An axe to grind

Example: The political turmoil in the region has Meaning: have a private reason for doing or
led to widespread protests. being involved in something

123. Astounding (आश्चर्यजनक) 131. Cast a shadow on

Meaning: Extremely surprising or impressive. Meaning: to spoil a good situation with

something unpleasant
Synonyms: Amazing, astonishing, breathtaking
132. Keep an ear to the ground
Antonyms: Ordinary, unimpressive, expected
Meaning: staying informed about everything
Example: His astounding performance in the
competition left everyone speechless. 133. Run around in circles

124. Ruinous (विनाशकारी) Meaning: putting efforts into something that is

not a worthwhile result
Meaning: Causing great damage or distress.
134. Stellar (बेहतरीन)
Synonyms: Catastrophic, devastating,
disastrous Meaning: Exceptionally good or outstanding

Antonyms: Successful, fortunate, beneficial Synonyms: Excellent, superb, outstanding

Example: The military’s intervention in the Antonyms: Poor, mediocre, substandard

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Example: He has a stellar publication record 139. Repute (प्रतिष्ठा)
that places him among the top researchers in
his field. Meaning: The opinion generally held of
someone or something; reputation
135. Exodus (निर्गमन)
Synonyms: Esteem, fame, distinction
Meaning: A mass departure of people
Antonyms: Disgrace, dishonor, obscurity
Synonyms: Migration, departure, evacuation
Example: He secured a postdoc position at a
Antonyms: Influx, arrival, return university of international repute.

Example: The political climate has led to an 140. Rift (दरार)

academic exodus from the country.
Meaning: A serious break in friendly relations
136. Acrimony (कटुता)
Synonyms: Breach, split, conflict
Meaning: Bitterness or ill feeling
Antonyms: Unity, harmony, agreement
Synonyms: Bitterness, hostility, rancor
Example: The rift within the scientific
Antonyms: Harmony, goodwill, friendliness community has grown due to funding issues.

Example: The acrimony between the 141. Languished (कमज़ोर होना / उपेक्षित होना)
neighboring countries was evident during the
summit. Meaning: To lose strength or vitality; to be
neglected or forgotten
137. Atrophy (गिरावट)
Synonyms: Deteriorated, declined, weakened
Meaning: Gradual decline or wasting away
Antonyms: Flourished, thrived, progressed
Synonyms: Decline, degeneration, weakening
Example: The regional grouping languished for
Antonyms: Growth, development, years without any significant progress.
strengthening
142. Stasis (स्थिरता / ठहराव)
Example: Without consistent efforts, the
organization is likely to atrophy like its Meaning: A state of inactivity or equilibrium
predecessor. Synonyms: Standstill, stagnation, pause

Antonyms: Movement, change, progress

138. Intrinsic (मल
ू भत
ू ) Example: BIMSTEC remained in a state of
Meaning: Belonging naturally; essential stasis due to political inaction.

Synonyms: Inherent, innate, fundamental 143. Impede (रोकना)

Antonyms: Extrinsic, external, acquired Meaning: To hinder or obstruct the progress of

something.
Example: Scientific curiosity is an intrinsic part
of human nature. Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, delay

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Antonyms: Facilitate, assist, expedite especially to make it more accurate or effective.

Example: The heavy traffic will impede our Synonyms: Readjust, reset, realign
ability to arrive on time.
Antonyms: Misalign, destabilize
144. Egg on
Example: After the setback, she decided to
Meaning - to encourage or provoke someone to recalibrate her strategy and focus on her
do something. strengths.

145. Iron out 154. Replete (भरा हुआ / परिपर्ण

ू )

Meaning - to resolve or smooth out problems or Meaning: Fully or abundantly filled or supplied
difficulties. with something.

146. Jack up Synonyms: Abounding, full, brimming

Meaning - to increase something (e.g., prices) Antonyms: Lacking, empty, deprived

sharply.
Example: History is replete with examples of
147. Reel in people who rose after failure.

Meaning - to attract or bring someone or 155. Tenacity (दृढ़ता / अडिगता)

something closer.
Meaning: The quality of being determined and
148. Blue in the face persistent.

Meaning: exhausted from anger, strain, or other Synonyms: Persistence, perseverance,

great effort determination

149. Worth its weight in gold Antonyms: Fragility, weakness, submission

Meaning: something or someone is very useful, Example: His tenacity was evident in how he
valuable, or important kept pushing despite repeated failures.

150. Time is money 156. Slackening (ढील दे ना)

Meaning: time is a valuable resource, therefore Meaning: Reducing in intensity or speed.

it's better to do things as quickly as possible
Synonyms: Slowing, easing, diminishing
151. That ship has sailed
Antonyms: Intensifying, tightening, increasing
Meaning: it is too late to do something
Example: The company noticed a slackening
152. Wear your heart on your sleeve demand for their products.

Meaning: to be extremely open about what you 157. Wobbly (अस्थिर)

feel and think
Meaning: Unstable; not steady or firm.
153. Recalibrate (पन
ु ः समायोजन करना)
Synonyms: Shaky, unsteady, fluctuating
Meaning: To adjust or correct something,

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Antonyms: Stable, firm, steady Example: After years of emotional and financial
travail, she finally achieved success.
Example: The wobbly financial market caused
concern among investors. 162. Clemency (दया / क्षमा)

158. Transgressing (अतिक्रमण करना) Meaning: Mercy or leniency shown towards

someone who could be punished harshly.
Meaning: Going beyond the set limits or
boundaries, especially breaking a law or rule. Synonyms: Mercy, leniency, compassion,
forgiveness
Synonyms: Violating, trespassing, infringing
Antonyms: Harshness, severity, cruelty,
Antonyms: Obeying, following, respecting strictness
Example: The fishermen were accused of Example: The prisoner’s sentence was reduced
transgressing the international boundary while due to the clemency shown by the judge.
fishing.
163. Blow up
159. Smear (कलंक लगाना / बदनाम करना)
Meaning - to explode; to become very angry.
Meaning: To damage someone’s reputation by
making false or unfair accusations. 164. Do away with

Synonyms: Slander, defame, tarnish, malign Meaning - to abolish or get rid of something.

Antonyms: Praise, honor, glorify, commend 165. Do up

Example: The politician’s image was ruined by Meaning - to fasten or close something; to
a vicious smear campaign launched by his renovate or redecorate.
opponents.
166. Ease off
160. Encumbrance (बोझ / बाधा)
Meaning - to reduce or lessen in intensity.
Meaning: A burden or impediment that hinders
progress. 167. Through thick and thin

Synonyms: Obstacle, burden, hindrance, Meaning: through difficult times and situations
impediment 168. Like two peas in a pod
Antonyms: Advantage, aid, support, assistance Meaning: very similar, especially in appearance
Example: Financial debts became a major 169. Bolt from the blue
encumbrance in launching his startup.
Meaning: a complete surprise
161. Travail (कठिन परिश्रम / पीड़ा)
170. Pull someone’s leg
Meaning: Painful or laborious effort; suffering
or hardship. Meaning: deceive someone playfully; tease
someone
Synonyms: Toil, hardship, struggle, ordeal
171. Come rain or shine
Antonyms: Ease, comfort, pleasure, relaxation

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Meaning: used to say that something will created resentment among the employees.
happen even it rains
176. Arbitrary (मनमाना)
172. Tethered (बंधा हुआ / जड़
ु ा हुआ)
Meaning: Based on random choice or personal
Meaning: Tied or limited by something, often whim, rather than reason or system.
metaphorically.
Synonyms: Capricious, whimsical, dictatorial
Synonyms: Bound, tied, connected
Antonyms: Rational, fair, systematic
Antonyms: Freed, detached, unbound
Example: The arbitrary decisions of
Example: Social security in India has management led to a sense of insecurity
traditionally been tethered to formal among employees.
employment.
177. Exuberant (उत्साही)
173. Ominous (अशभ
ु / भय उत्पन्न करने वाला)
Meaning: Filled with or characterized by a lively
Meaning: Giving the impression that something energy and excitement.
bad is going to happen.
Synonyms: Enthusiastic, energetic, lively
Synonyms: Threatening, foreboding, grim
Antonyms: Gloomy, apathetic, subdued
Antonyms: Promising, hopeful, reassuring
Example: The fans showed exuberant support
Example: The lowered GDP estimate is an for their team throughout the match.
ominous sign for the country’s economic
health. 178. Discernible (स्पष्ट रूप से दिखाई दे ने वाला)

174. Anguished (व्यथित) Meaning: Able to be seen, recognized, or

understood.
Meaning: Experiencing severe mental or
physical pain or suffering. Synonyms: Noticeable, perceptible, evident

Synonyms: Distressed, tormented, pained Antonyms: Indistinct, vague, imperceptible

Antonyms: Calm, content, serene Example: A discernible improvement in

economic conditions has been observed in
Example: Her anguished expression revealed recent months.
the depth of her sorrow over the tragic news.
179. Malevolence (द्वेष)
175. Resentment (असंतोष)
Meaning: The state of wishing harm or evil
Meaning: Bitter indignation at having been upon others.
treated unfairly.
Synonyms: Malice, hostility, ill-will
Synonyms: Bitterness, anger, displeasure
Antonyms: Benevolence, kindness, goodwill
Antonyms: Contentment, acceptance,
satisfaction Example: His malevolence towards his rival
was evident in his harsh words and actions.
Example: The unequal distribution of bonuses

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180. Outrageous (अपमानजनक) 189. White elephant

Meaning: Shockingly bad or excessive. Meaning - something that is expensive

Synonyms: Scandalous, disgraceful, appalling 190. Water under the bridge

Antonyms: Acceptable, reasonable, modest Meaning - something that happened in the past
and cannot now be changed
Example: The outrageous remarks made by the
leader sparked global condemnation. 191. Pedagogical (शैक्षणिक)

181. Surreptitiously (गप्ु त रूप से) Meaning: Relating to teaching or education.

Meaning: Done in a secret or stealthy way. Synonyms: Educational, instructional,

academic
Synonyms: Secretly, covertly, stealthily
Example: The school adopted a new
Antonyms: Openly, overtly, publicly pedagogical approach that focused on
Example: Israel is believed to have interactive learning.
surreptitiously developed its nuclear arsenal 192. Colossal (विशालकाय)
over the years.
Meaning: Extremely large or great.
182. Yield to
Synonyms: Massive, gigantic, enormous
Meaning - to give in to demands or pressure.
Antonyms: Tiny, small, minute
183. Vouch for
Example: The company made a colossal
Meaning - to guarantee or affirm the credibility investment in de-extinction research.
of someone or something.
193. Foraging (चारा ढूंढना)
184. Talk over
Meaning: Searching widely for food or
Meaning - to discuss something thoroughly. provisions.
185. See through Synonyms: Scavenging, hunting, grazing
Meaning- to realise the truth about something; Example: The animals were foraging through
to continue until completion. the tundra for food.
186. Zip your lip 194. Incubating (सेना या विकसित करना)
Meaning - shut up or stop talking Meaning: To develop or produce gradually
187. Miss the boat under controlled conditions.

Meaning - miss an opportunity or chance Synonyms: Nurturing, cultivating, fostering

188. Devil’s advocate Antonyms: Neglecting, abandoning

Meaning - one who presents a Example: The scientists are incubating a

counter-argument mammoth-elephant hybrid embryo.

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195. Fructify (फलित होना) Synonyms: Trivial, insignificant, negligible

Meaning: To bear fruit or produce results. Antonyms: Significant, important, substantial

Synonyms: Materialize, yield, result Example: The mistake was inconsequential to

the overall project outcome.
Antonyms: Fail, wither, abort
200. Expedite (शीघ्रता करना)
Example: The benefits of such research may
fructify only after centuries. Meaning: To speed up the process of
something.
196. Siloed (अलग-थलग किया हुआ)
Synonyms: Hasten, accelerate, quicken
Meaning: Isolated from others, especially in a
way that prevents communication or Antonyms: Delay, hinder, obstruct
collaboration.
Example: New technology can help expedite
Synonyms: Isolated, compartmentalized, data analysis in research.
fragmented
201. Blurt out
Antonyms: Integrated, connected, unified
Meaning - to say something suddenly, often
Example: The NEP aims to eliminate the siloed without thinking.
structure of higher education institutions.
202. Boil down to
197. Potent (शक्तिशाली)
Meaning - to summarize or reduce to the
Meaning: Having great power, influence, or essential details.
effect.
203. Bottle up
Synonyms: Powerful, strong, effective
Meaning - to keep emotions hidden or
Antonyms: Weak, ineffective, powerless suppressed.

Example: The mammoth is considered a potent 204. Brush off

symbol in the climate restoration strategy.
Meaning - to dismiss or ignore someone or
198. Rigorous (कठोर / कड़ा) something.

Meaning: Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or 205. Rome wasn't built in a day

accurate.
Meaning: achieving something great takes time
Synonyms: Strict, stringent, meticulous and effort

Antonyms: Lenient, careless, lax 206. A penny for your thoughts

Example: The claims made by the scientists Meaning: asking someone to share their
must undergo rigorous peer review. thoughts

199. Inconsequential (महत्वहीन) 207. Cat got your tongue?

Meaning: Not important or significant. Meaning: asking why someone is not speaking

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or suddenly became quiet Meaning: Without intention; accidentally.

208. Put the best foot forward Synonyms: Unintentionally, unknowingly,

accidentally
Meaning: start impressively
Antonyms: Deliberately, intentionally, purposely
209. Bear the palm
Example: Policies promoting hybrid crops have
Meaning: to win or take the prize inadvertently led to the decline of traditional
210. Subservient (आज्ञाकारी / अधीनस्थ) seed diversity.

Meaning: Prepared to obey others 214. Replenish (परू ण करना / फिर से भरना)
unquestioningly; less important or subordinate. Meaning: To fill something again; restore a
Synonyms: Obedient, compliant, subordinate previous level or condition.

Antonyms: Dominant, independent, superior Synonyms: Restore, refill, regenerate

Example: AI should remain subservient to Antonyms: Deplete, drain, exhaust

natural intelligence in making ethical medical Example: Traditional seed varieties have the
decisions. ability to replenish soil nutrients, improving
211. Robustness (मजबत
ू ी / स्थायित्व) long-term soil health.

Meaning: The quality of being strong and 215. Incessant (निरं तर / बिना रुके)
effective in all conditions. Meaning: Continuing without interruption;
Synonyms: Strength, resilience, durability nonstop.

Antonyms: Fragility, weakness, instability Synonyms: Unceasing, constant, perpetual

Example: Ethical AI requires technical Antonyms: Intermittent, occasional, sporadic

robustness to function safely in critical Example: The incessant demand for high-yield
scenarios. crops is contributing to the decline of
212. Resilient (लचीला / कठिनाइयों को सहन करने indigenous varieties.
वाला) 216. Intricate (जटिल / पेचीदा)
Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficult Meaning: Very detailed, complex, and difficult
conditions. to understand or solve.
Synonyms: Tough, adaptable, strong Synonyms: Complex, complicated, detailed
Antonyms: Vulnerable, fragile, weak Antonyms: Simple, straightforward, easy
Example: Traditional seed varieties are more Example: The intricate web of policies and
resilient to climate shocks like droughts and market forces has made it difficult to conserve
floods. traditional crops.
213. Inadvertently (अनजाने में / अनिच्छा से) 217. Tamper (हस्तक्षेप करना)

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Meaning: To interfere with something, Meaning - to prepare a document or plan.
especially to cause damage or make
unauthorized changes. 224. Jump the gun

Synonyms: Meddle, interfere, manipulate Meaning: To start something too soon or act
prematurely.
Antonyms: Preserve, protect, respect
225. Burn the candle at both ends
Example: He was accused of trying to tamper
with the election results by pressuring officials. Meaning: To overwork yourself by doing too
much, often leading to exhaustion.
218. Whipping up (भड़काना)
226. The elephant in the room
Meaning: To incite or provoke a strong reaction
or emotion in others. Meaning: A major issue or problem that
everyone is avoiding or ignoring.
Synonyms: Stirring up, provoking, agitating
227. Bite the hand that feeds you
Antonyms: Calming, pacifying, soothing
Meaning: To harm or criticize someone who has
Example: The politician’s speeches often aim at helped or supported you.
whipping up nationalist sentiments among the
crowd. 228. Under one's belt

219. Irrefutable (अखंडनीय) Meaning: To have achieved or experienced

something that adds to one's knowledge or
Meaning: Impossible to deny or disprove; skills.
undeniable.
229. Encumbrances (बाधाएँ)
Synonyms: Undeniable, incontrovertible,
unquestionable Meaning: A burden or impediment; something
that obstructs or hinders progress.
Antonyms: Disputable, questionable, refutable
Synonyms: Obstacle, hindrance, barrier
Example: The prosecutor presented irrefutable
evidence that convinced the jury. Antonyms: Aid, help, advantage

220. Chicken out Example: The new regulations became an

encumbrance to the company's growth,
Meaning - to decide not to do something slowing down its expansion.
because of fear.
230. Vaguely (अस्पष्ट रूप से)
221. Clamp down on
Meaning: In an unclear or imprecise manner.
Meaning - to enforce strict restrictions on
something. Synonyms: Uncertainly, ambiguously,
indistinctly
222. Come around
Antonyms: Clearly, precisely, distinctly
Meaning - to change one’s opinion or decision.
Example: The definition of "personal
223. Draw up information" in the new law was vaguely

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worded, causing confusion. seeking to limit its scope.

231. Scrutiny (समीक्षा) 235. Jeopardise (जोखिम में डालना)

Meaning: Critical observation or examination. Meaning: To put something at risk of harm,

loss, or failure.
Synonyms: Inspection, examination, analysis
Synonyms: Endanger, threaten, imperil
Antonyms: Neglect, disregard, oversight
Antonyms: Protect, safeguard, secure
Example: The government officials were under
intense scrutiny after the amendment to the RTI Example: Ignoring climate goals could
Act was proposed. jeopardise the future of our planet.

232. Trepidation (डर) 236. Dissent (असहमति)

Meaning: Critical observation or examination. Meaning: The expression or holding of

opinions that differ from those previously,
Synonyms: Inspection, examination, analysis commonly, or officially held.a
Antonyms: Neglect, disregard, oversight Synonyms: Disagreement, opposition, protest
Example: The government officials were under Antonyms: Agreement, consensus, harmony
intense scrutiny after the amendment to the RTI
Act was proposed Example: Justice Dhulia expressed dissent,
emphasizing the need for broader economic
233. Subjugate (वश में करना) inclusion.
Meaning: To bring under control or domination, 237. Unscrupulous (अनैतिक)
often by force.
Meaning: Having or showing no moral
Synonyms: Conquer, dominate, overpower principles; not honest or fair.
Antonyms: Liberate, free, emancipate Synonyms: Unprincipled, unethical, dishonest
Example: The new law was seen by many as an Antonyms: Ethical, principled, honest
attempt to subjugate the transparency of public
institutions. Example: Unscrupulous traders often exploit
inexperienced investors.
234. Vested (स्वार्थपर्ण
ू )
238. Delineate (चित्रित करना)
Meaning: Having a personal interest or stake in
something, especially related to power, Meaning: To describe or portray something
position, or ownership. precisely and clearly.

Synonyms: Entrenched, invested, entitled Synonyms: Describe, outline, depict

Antonyms: Disinterested, indifferent, Antonyms: Confuse, obscure, misrepresent

uninvested
Example: The new law clearly delineates the
Example: The proposal to amend the RTI Act rights and responsibilities of public officials.
has attracted attention from vested interests

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239. Drift apart Example: The new regulations provided the
necessary impetus for foreign universities to
Meaning - to gradually become less close or establish campuses in India.
friendly.
249. Incomprehensible (अस्पष्ट)
240. Fall through
Meaning: Difficult or impossible to understand.
Meaning - to fail or not happen as planned.
Synonyms: Unintelligible, baffling, confusing
241. Get across
Antonyms: Understandable, clear,
Meaning - to communicate or make something comprehensible
understood.
Example: The workers found the company’s
242. Go down AI-driven policies incomprehensible.
Meaning - to happen or occur, often used 250. Intermittent (विरामिक)
informally.
Meaning: Occurring at irregular intervals; not
243. Turn a blind eye continuous.
Meaning - to ignore something that you know is Synonyms: Periodic, sporadic, irregular
wrong
Antonyms: Continuous, constant,
244. Read the riot act uninterrupted
Meaning - to chastise loudly, or to issue a Example: Solar and wind energy are
severe warning intermittent sources, which means they are not
245. I’ve got it in the bag always available.

Meaning - something is assured of success 251. Profound (गहन)

246. Play fast and loose Meaning: Very great or intense, especially in
terms of depth or complexity.
Meaning - to behave in a clever and dishonest
way Synonyms: Deep, significant, intense

247. Tooth and nail Antonyms: Superficial, shallow, trivial

Meaning - to try very hard to get something you Example: The gig workers face profound
want economic exploitation under the guise of
flexibility.
248. Impetus (प्रेरणा)
252. Ubiquitous (सर्वव्यापक)
Meaning: A force or energy with which
something moves or progresses. Meaning: Present, appearing, or found
everywhere.
Synonyms: Stimulus, drive, motivation
Synonyms: Omnipresent, pervasive, universal
Antonyms: Hindrance, deterrent, obstacle
Antonyms: Rare, scarce, occasional

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Example: The use of fossil fuels for heat is 257. Frivolous (तच्
ु छ / महत्वहीन)
ubiquitous across industries.
Meaning: Not having any serious purpose or
253. Entice (लभ
ु ाना) value; carefree and superficial.

Meaning: To attract or tempt by offering Synonyms: Trivial, silly, superficial, flippant

pleasure or advantage.
Antonyms: Serious, important, meaningful,
Synonyms: Attract, lure, tempt thoughtful

Antonyms: Repel, discourage, dissuade Example: The committee rejected his proposal,
calling it a frivolous suggestion with no
Example: Companies entice workers with practical merit.
flexible hours but rarely mention the challenges
involved. 258. Measure up

254. Reinforces (मज़बत

ू बनाना) Meaning - to meet expectations or standards.

Meaning: To strengthen or support something. 259. Pan out

Synonyms: Strengthen, bolster, support Meaning - to develop in a particular way or to

succeed.
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, reduce
260. Patch up
Example: The joint statement reinforces GIFT
City’s importance in global education. Meaning - to repair or fix, often a relationship.

255. Clampdown (कठोर कार्यवाही) 261. Play along

Meaning: A sudden and strict enforcement of Meaning - to cooperate or pretend to agree.

regulations or laws, often to limit or stop
undesirable behavior. 262. On the back burner

Synonyms: Suppression, repression, Meaning: in the position of something that will

crackdown not receive immediate attention

Antonyms: Relaxation, tolerance, leniency 263. In the same boat

Example: The government’s clampdown on free Meaning - in a similar situation

speech led to protests across the country. 264. Get the ball rolling
256. Exasperate (क्रोधित करना / चिढ़ाना) Meaning - to make something begin
Meaning: To make someone very annoyed, 265. At the helm
irritated, or angry.
Meaning - something is in charge or in
Synonyms: Infuriate, irritate, provoke, madden command
Antonyms: Soothe, calm, pacify, comfort 266. Pig Out
Example: The constant delays in the project Meaning - to eat a lot or too much
began to exasperate the investors.

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267. Nascent (उभरते) Synonyms: Imitate, copy, mirror

Meaning: Just beginning to develop or emerge. Antonyms: Neglect, ignore, deviate

Synonyms: Emerging, budding, developing Example: India aims to emulate best practices
from international carbon market models.
Antonyms: Mature, established, developed
272. Dampening (कम करना)
Example: India’s carbon market is still in its
nascent stage and requires careful regulation. Meaning: Reducing the intensity or vigor of
something.
268. Plummeted (गिरना)
Synonyms: Weakening, reducing, softening
Meaning: Fell or dropped straight down at high
speed or suddenly. Antonyms: Increasing, intensifying, enhancing

Synonyms: Dropped, plunged, tumbled, Example: Investor confidence is dampening

crashed amid global trade uncertainties.

Antonyms: Rose, increased, ascended 273. Meticulously (सावधानीपर्व

ू क)

Example: Vegetable prices have plummeted Meaning: Showing great attention to detail;
over the past four months, relieving household very careful and precise.
budgets.
Synonyms: Carefully, precisely, thoroughly
269. Conformance (अनरू
ु पता)
Antonyms: Carelessly, hastily, roughly
Meaning: Compliance with established
standards or rules. Example: The architect meticulously reviewed
the blueprints to ensure there were no errors.
Synonyms: Adherence, conformity, compliance
274. Whopping (विशाल / बहुत ज़्यादा)
Antonyms: Disobedience, deviation, divergence
Meaning: Very large in size or amount.
Example: Conformance with global standards
is essential for credibility in the carbon market. Synonyms: Huge, massive, enormous

270. Scramble (जद्दोजहद करना) Antonyms: Tiny, small, little

Meaning: Struggle or compete frantically to Example: India suffers a whopping ₹1.52 trillion
achieve something. in post-harvest losses every year.

Synonyms: Struggle, rush, hustle 275. Umbrage (अपमान का भाव)

Antonyms: Relax, rest, stroll Meaning: Offense or annoyance.

Example: Exporters are scrambling for newer Synonyms: Offense, resentment, irritation
markets due to U.S.-led tariff uncertainties. Antonyms: Satisfaction, contentment, pleasure
271. Emulate (अनक
ु रण करना) Example: She took umbrage at his sarcastic
Meaning: To imitate or follow the example of. remarks during the meeting.

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276. Laudable (प्रशंसनीय) Meaning: The process of examining or
evaluating someone or something thoroughly.
Meaning: Deserving praise and commendation.
Synonyms: Screening, scrutiny, examination
Synonyms: Praiseworthy, commendable,
admirable Antonyms: Overlooking, ignoring, neglecting

Antonyms: Blameworthy, condemnable, Example: The committee is vetting the

disreputable applications to select the most suitable
candidate.
Example: The team's efforts to help the
underprivileged were truly laudable. 287. Impoverished (वंचित)

277. Rule out Meaning: Lacking in quality, strength, or

resources.
Meaning - to eliminate or exclude an option.
Synonyms: Deprived, deficient, meager, barren
278. Sink in
Antonyms: Enriched, abundant, prosperous
Meaning - to become understood or accepted.
Example: The scholarship about how AI
279. Spell out impacts strategic affairs is still severely
Meaning - to explain something in detail. impoverished, lacking depth and diversity.

280. Stand up to 288. Concede (स्वीकार करना)

Meaning - to confront or resist. Meaning: Admit that something is true or valid

after first denying or resisting it.
281. Stick one’s neck out
Synonyms: Admit, acknowledge, accept
Meaning: to take a risk
Antonyms: Deny, dispute, contradict
282. Get your walking papers
Example: The company had to concede that the
Meaning: get fired from the job product was faulty after numerous complaints.

283. Cork something up 289. Annihilation (पर्ण

ू विनाश)
Meaning: to not allow oneself to express once Meaning: Complete destruction or obliteration.
anger, worry, or sadness.
Synonyms: Destruction, eradication, extinction
284. Cook someone’s goose
Antonyms: Survival, existence, preservation
Meaning: spoil other person’s chances of
success Example: MAD implies mutual annihilation as a
consequence of nuclear warfare.
285. Throw caution to the wind
290. Overt (सस्
ु पष्ट / प्रकट)
Meaning: to do something without worrying
about the risk or negative results. Meaning: Done or shown openly; not secret or
hidden.
286. Vetting (जांच)

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Synonyms: Open, obvious, blatant Antonyms: Retrospection, recollection

Antonyms: Covert, hidden, concealed Example: The paper is to its credit sedate in its
prognostications about signs of life on
Example: The endorsement of sabotage could exoplanets.
justify overt military action against rival AI
programs. 295. Recalcitrant (अवज्ञाकारी / दमनकारी)

291. Nix (रद्द करना) Meaning: Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or

orders.
Meaning: To reject or cancel something.
Synonyms: Disobedient, resistant, defiant
Synonyms: Cancel, veto, reject
Antonyms: Obedient, compliant, submissive
Antonyms: Approve, allow, endorse
Example: Recalcitrant states might disregard AI
Example: The White House plans to nix most non-proliferation rules, risking global security.
science funding for NASA’s research programs.
296. Stick around
292. Sabotage (तोड़फोड़ करना)
Meaning - to stay in a place for a while.
Meaning: Deliberately destroying or obstructing
something for political or military advantage. 297. Take back

Synonyms: Subversion, damage, wrecking Meaning - to retract a statement or take

responsibility for a mistake.
Antonyms: Support, aid, assistance
298. Think up
Example: The paper endorses sabotage as a
strategic measure, which could justify military Meaning - to invent or imagine something.
interventions.
299. Wade through
293. Proliferation (तेजी से फैलाव)
Meaning - to struggle through something
Meaning: A rapid increase in number or spread. difficult, often a large amount of information.

Synonyms: Expansion, escalation, 300. As white as a sheet

multiplication
Meaning: Looking very pale, often due to fear
Antonyms: Decline, decrease, reduction or shock.

Example: The idea of AI non-proliferation aims 301. Paint the town red
to restrict the uncontrolled spread of
dangerous AI technologies. Meaning: To celebrate in a lively, enthusiastic
way, often by going out.
294. Prognostication (पर्वा
ू नम ु ान)
302. In a brown study
Meaning: A forecast or prediction of a future
event. Meaning: Deeply absorbed in thought, often
looking gloomy or worried.
Synonyms: Prediction, forecast, prophecy
303. Born to the purple

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Meaning: Belonging to a royal or noble family. Example: The Supreme Court's quashing of the
earlier ruling restored faith in free speech.
304. Worth its weight in gold
309. Sobering (गंभीर)
Meaning: Extremely valuable or useful.
Meaning: Making you feel serious or thoughtful.
305. Slackening (मंदी)
Synonyms: Serious, thought-provoking,
Meaning: The process of becoming slower or alarming
less intense.
Antonyms: Reassuring, comforting, casual
Synonyms: Decline, slowing, easing
Example: The report’s findings on poverty
Antonyms: Intensification, increase, escalation levels were sobering.
Example: A slackening in consumer demand 310. Defamatory (मानहानिकारक)
has affected the retail industry.
Meaning: Damaging the good reputation of
306. Ostensible (प्रकट) someone; slanderous
Meaning: Stated or appearing to be true, but Synonyms: Libellous, slanderous, injurious
not necessarily so.
Antonyms: Complimentary, flattering, laudatory
Synonyms: Apparent, seeming, superficial
Example: The court had to determine whether
Antonyms: Real, genuine, actual the statements were truly defamatory or based
Example: The ostensible reason for the on verified reporting.
crackdown was security, but many believed it 311. Repugnant (घणि
ृ त)
was politically motivated.
Meaning: Extremely distasteful, unacceptable,
307. Staggering (चकित करने वाला) or offensive; causing strong dislike or disgust.
Meaning: Deeply shocking; astonishing. Synonyms: Offensive, distasteful, revolting,
Synonyms: Astonishing, shocking, abhorrent
overwhelming Antonyms: Pleasing, agreeable, attractive,
Antonyms: Ordinary, unsurprising, expected enjoyable

Example: The number of cases rose to a Example: The idea of cheating on an exam is
staggering figure, surprising the authorities. repugnant to most students who value
academic integrity.
308. Quashing (रद्द करना)
312. Contentious (विवादास्पद)
Meaning: Rejecting or voiding a legal decision
or order Meaning: Causing or likely to cause an
argument; controversial.
Synonyms: Overturning, annulling, nullifying
Synonyms: Disputed, controversial,
Antonyms: Upholding, affirming, validating provocative

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Antonyms: Uncontroversial, agreeable, 319. Catch someone red-handed
harmonious
Meaning: To catch someone in the act of doing
Example: The decision to remove the Wikipedia something wrong or illegal.
page was contentious and sparked intense
debates. 320. Give someone the green light

313. Salubrious (स्वस्थ) Meaning: To give permission to proceed or

continue.
Meaning: Health-giving; conducive to
well-being. 321. In the pink of health

Synonyms: Healthy, wholesome, beneficial Meaning: In very good health.

Antonyms: Unhealthy, harmful, detrimental 322. Golden opportunity

Example: The salubrious climate of the Meaning: A rare and valuable opportunity.
mountains made it an ideal retreat for those 323. Once in a blue moon
seeking relaxation and health.
Meaning: Something that happens very rarely.
314. Castigating (कड़ी आलोचना करना)
324. Turmoil (उथल-पथ
ु ल)
Meaning: Scolding or reprimanding someone
severely. Meaning: A state of great disturbance,
confusion, or uncertainty.
Synonyms: Reprimanding, rebuking, chastising
Synonyms: Chaos, confusion, upheaval
Antonyms: Praising, rewarding, applauding
Antonyms: Calm, order, peace
Example: The teacher was castigating the
students for their repeated failure to complete Example: The country was in turmoil after the
the assignment on time. sudden political crisis.

315. Zero in on 325. Ubiquitous (सर्वव्यापी)

Meaning - to focus on something specifically or Meaning: Present or found everywhere.

precisely.
Synonyms: Omnipresent, pervasive, universal
316. Ask around
Antonyms: Rare, uncommon, scarce
Meaning - to inquire with multiple people.
Example: Smartphones have become
317. Dig into ubiquitous in modern society.

Meaning - to investigate thoroughly; to begin 326. Entice (प्रलोभित करना)

eating with enthusiasm.
Meaning: To attract or tempt by offering
318. Drag on something desirable.

Meaning - to last longer than expected or Synonyms: Lure, allure, coax

necessary.
Antonyms: Repel, discourage, deter

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Example: The vendor used colorful posters to 331. Catapult (आगे बढ़ाना)
entice passersby to try her mango shakes.
Meaning: To launch or propel something
327. Synergy (सहक्रिया) forcefully.

Meaning: The interaction of elements that Synonyms: Propel, boost, thrust

produces a greater effect when combined.
Antonyms: Halt, stop, hinder
Synonyms: Collaboration, cooperation,
teamwork Example: His innovation helped catapult the
company to the top of the industry.
Antonyms: Disunity, separation, conflict
332. Coax (मनाना)
Example: The synergy between the two
companies resulted in a successful product. Meaning: To persuade or urge someone gently
and persistently.
328. Indispensable (अत्यावश्यक)
Synonyms: Persuade, convince, entice
Meaning: Absolutely necessary; essential.
Antonyms: Dissuade, repel, discourage
Synonyms: Crucial, essential, vital
Example: She managed to coax her little
Antonyms: Unnecessary, expendable, optional brother into doing his homework by offering
him a treat.
Example: Clean water is indispensable for
human survival, especially in arid regions. 333. Rejuvenation (पन
ु रुज्जीवन)

329. Conundrum (पहे ली) Meaning: The act of making someone or

something look or feel better, younger, or more
Meaning: A confusing or difficult problem or vital.
question.
Synonyms: Renewal, revitalization, restoration
Synonyms: Puzzle, enigma, dilemma
Antonyms: Decline, deterioration, aging
Antonyms: Solution, clarity, simplicity
Example: The park’s rejuvenation project
Example: The company faced a conundrum on brought new life to the community.
how to increase profits without cutting staff.
334. Go overboard
330. Subjugated (अधीन किया हुआ)
Meaning- to do something excessively or
Meaning: Brought under control; dominated or beyond what is necessary.
oppressed.
335. Hang in
Synonyms: Conquered, dominated, oppressed
Meaning - to persevere or not give up.
Antonyms: Liberated, free, empowered
336. Hang out
Example: The subjugated communities
struggled for years before gaining their Meaning - to spend time casually with friends
freedom. or others.

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337. Look out for Synonyms: Wealthy, rich, prosperous

Meaning - to watch for or take care of someone Antonyms: Poor, destitute, impoverished
or something.
Example: The affluent neighborhood is known
338. Wool over the eyes for its luxurious homes and high-end shopping.

Meaning - to trick or deceive someone. 346. Baulked (झिझकना/रोकना)

339. Jump through hoops Meaning: To be unwilling to accept an idea or

undertaking.
Meaning - to do a complicated things in order
to get or achieve something Synonyms: Resisted, hesitated, refused

340. Up in the air Antonyms: Accepted, embraced, agreed

Meaning - (of a plan or issue) still to be settled; Example: Developed countries baulked at
unresolved. committing to share vaccines and technology.

341. By the book 347. Reminiscent (स्मरण दिलाने वाला)

Meaning - exactly according to the rules. Meaning: Tending to remind one of something
in the past.
342. To get down to business
Synonyms: Evocative, suggestive, redolent
Meaning - to start the work that has to be done.
Antonyms: Forgetful, unmindful, oblivious
343. Burgeoning (तेज़ी से बढ़ना)
Example: The current debate is reminiscent of
Meaning: Growing or expanding rapidly. the H5N1 sample-sharing controversy.
Synonyms: Expanding, flourishing, thriving 348. Annexed (कब्ज़ा करना)
Antonyms: Declining, waning, withering Meaning: To take control of a territory and add
Example: The burgeoning tech industry has led it to one's own, especially forcibly.
to increased employment opportunities. Synonyms: Seized, occupied, appropriated
344. Untenable (अस्थिर/अस्वीकार्य) Antonyms: Surrendered, relinquished, gave up
Meaning: Not able to be defended or justified. Example: Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 after
Synonyms: Indefensible, unsustainable, a disputed referendum.
unjustifiable 349. Impetus (प्रेरणा / प्रोत्साहन)
Antonyms: Defensible, tenable, justified Meaning: A driving force or stimulus that
Example: Demanding Ukraine to limit its encourages activity or development.
alliances is an untenable condition. Synonyms: Motivation, stimulus, boost
345. Affluent (धनी) Antonyms: Deterrent, hindrance, obstacle
Meaning: Having a lot of money or wealth.

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Example: A monetary policy shift could provide 356. Turn out
the necessary impetus for economic growth.
Meaning - to end up being; to attend or
350. Fervour (जोश/उत्साह) participate in something.

Meaning: Intense and passionate feeling. 357. Over one's head

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, zeal, passion Meaning: Something that is too difficult to

understand.
Antonyms: Apathy, indifference, dullness
358. Use your head
Example: The students prepared for the
competition with great fervour. Meaning: Think logically or use common sense.

351. Outrageous (अपमानजनक) 359. In the blink of an eye

Meaning: Shockingly bad or excessive. Meaning: Very quickly or instantly.

Synonyms: Scandalous, disgraceful, appalling 360. Turn a blind eye

Antonyms: Acceptable, reasonable, modest Meaning: To ignore something intentionally.

Example: The outrageous remarks made by the 361. Music to one’s ears
leader sparked global condemnation.
Meaning: Something very pleasing to hear.
352. Penchant (रुचि)
362. Grievous (गंभीर)
Meaning: A strong or habitual liking for
something or tendency to do something. Meaning: Very serious or severe, often used to
describe harm or injury.
Synonyms: Liking, preference, inclination
Synonyms: Severe, dire, egregious
Antonyms: Dislike, aversion, indifference
Antonyms: Minor, trivial, negligible
Example: She has a penchant for collecting
rare books from different parts of the world. Example: The accident resulted in grievous
injuries to several passengers.
353. Run across
363. Surreptitious (गुप्त/छिपा हुआ)
Meaning - to find something or someone by
chance. Meaning: Done secretly, without being noticed.

354. Speak up Synonyms: Clandestine, covert, stealthy

Meaning - to express one’s opinion clearly or Antonyms: Open, overt, transparent

loudly. Example: The journalist made surreptitious
355. Stick with attempts to gather information on the scandal.

Meaning - to continue doing something or 364. Intricacies (जटिलताएँ)

staying with something. Meaning: The small, complex details of
something.

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Synonyms: Complexities, complications, Example: The fans showed exuberant support
subtleties for their team throughout the match.

Antonyms: Simplicities, clarity, obviousness 369. Diminution (घटाव)

Example: Scientists are still trying to Meaning: A reduction in the size, extent, or
understand the intricacies of the human brain. importance of something.

365. Ubiquitous (सर्वव्यापी/हर जगह मौजद

ू ) Synonyms: Decrease, reduction, decline,
lessening
Meaning: Present, appearing, or found
everywhere. Antonyms: Increase, expansion, enlargement,
augmentation
Synonyms: Omnipresent, pervasive, universal
Example: The diminution of the company’s
Antonyms: Rare, scarce, uncommon profits worried the investors.
Example: AI-powered chatbots have become 370. Overhaul (संशोधन)
ubiquitous in customer service industries.
Meaning: A thorough examination and repair of
366. Saboteur (विनाशक / बाधा डालने वाला) something.
Meaning: A person who deliberately destroys, Synonyms: Renovation, refurbishment,
damages, or obstructs something. reorganization
Synonyms: Wrecker, destroyer, underminer Antonyms: Neglect, damage, destruction
Antonyms: Supporter, helper, contributor Example: The company decided to overhaul its
Example: If not trained, the subconscious mind outdated computer system to improve
can act as a silent saboteur of success. efficiency.

367. Embargoed (प्रतिबंधित) 371. Malfeasance (दरु ाचार)

Meaning: Formally banned from trade or Meaning: Wrongdoing, especially by a public

commerce. official.

Synonyms: Banned, restricted, prohibited Synonyms: Misconduct, wrongdoing,

corruption
Antonyms: Allowed, permitted, open
Antonyms: Integrity, honesty, righteousness
Example: Certain high-tech products are
embargoed from trade with hostile nations. Example: The mayor was accused of
malfeasance after evidence of bribery came to
368. Exuberant (उत्साही) light.

Meaning: Filled with or characterized by a lively 372. Turn in

energy and excitement.
Meaning - to submit (e.g., homework); to go to
Synonyms: Enthusiastic, energetic, lively bed.

Antonyms: Gloomy, apathetic, subdued 373. Turn on

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Meaning - to start a device; to excite or arouse. Example: The Vice-President’s visit was marred
by tragic events in Pahalgam.
374. Use for
383. Bestowed (प्रदान किया गया)
Meaning - to apply or employ something for a
specific purpose. Meaning: To present or confer something as a
gift or honor.
375. Wrap up
Synonyms: Granted, awarded, endowed
Meaning - to finish or complete something.
Antonyms: Withheld, denied, retracted
376. Lend an ear
Example: Copyright is bestowed upon creators
Meaning : To listen to someone sympathetically for a limited duration to reward their effort.
377. Keep one’s nose to the grindstone 384. Conflate (मिलाना)
Meaning : To work very hard. Meaning: To combine two or more things into
378. Stick one’s nose into something one, often in a way that loses distinctions.

Meaning : To interfere in someone else’s Synonyms: Merge, combine, fuse

business. Antonyms: Separate, distinguish, isolate
379. Put your foot in your mouth Example: The legal experts warned against
Meaning : To say something embarrassing or conflating copyright protection with issues of
inappropriate. fair use.

380. Hands are tied 385. Reconcile (मेल-मिलाप करना)

Meaning : Unable to act or help. Meaning: To restore friendly relations or bring

into harmony.
381. Satiate (संतष्ु ट करना)
Synonyms: Resolve, settle, harmonize
Meaning: To satisfy fully or to excess.
Antonyms: Disagree, conflict, antagonize
Synonyms: Satisfy, fulfill, quench
Example: The legal system must find a way to
Antonyms: Deprive, dissatisfy, starve reconcile the interests of copyright owners and
the public domain.
Example: The copyright pessimist believes in
satiating the creator’s rights without stifling 386. Intemperate (अनियंत्रित / असंयमी)
public access.
Meaning: Lacking self-control or being
382. Marred (बिगाड़ना) excessive in behavior.

Meaning: To impair the appearance or quality of Synonyms: Unrestrained, excessive, reckless

something; to spoil.
Antonyms: Moderate, controlled, restrained
Synonyms: Tarnished, blemished, spoiled
Example: His intemperate remarks during the
Antonyms: Enhanced, beautified, improved debate caused unnecessary controversy.

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387. Dilapidation (विनाश) Meaning - to make sense or seem logical.

Meaning: The state of being in disrepair or ruin. 392. Answer back

Synonyms: Ruin, decay, disrepair Meaning - to reply rudely or defiantly.

Antonyms: Renovation, restoration, upkeep 393. Ask for

Example: The dilapidation of the ancient fort Meaning - to request something; to invite
was evident in its crumbling walls. trouble.

388. Nimble (तेज़, फुर्तीला) 394. Back down

Meaning: Quick and light in movement or Meaning - to concede or yield in an argument.

action.
395. Give a hand
Synonyms: Agile, deft, sprightly
Meaning: To help someone.
Antonyms: Clumsy, sluggish, awkward
396. Point the finger at someone
Example: The nimble dancer captivated the
audience with her graceful moves. Meaning: To blame someone

389. Repercussions (प्रभाव/परिणाम) 397. Have a finger in every pie

Meaning: Unintended consequences or effects Meaning: To be involved in many activities.

of an action. 398. Cost an arm and a leg
Synonyms: Consequences, ramifications, Meaning: Extremely expensive
fallout
399. Pull someone’s leg
Antonyms: Causes, origins, triviality
Meaning: To tease or joke with someone.
Example: The tariffs had serious economic
repercussions, leading to higher inflation. 400. Reinforced (मजबत
ू किया गया)

390. Extricate (मक्

ु त करना) Meaning: Strengthened or supported,
especially with additional personnel or material.
Meaning: To free someone or something from a
difficult or complicated situation. Synonyms: Strengthened, bolstered, fortified

Synonyms: Rescue, release, disentangle, Antonyms: Weakened, undermined, diminished

liberate
Example: His concerns were reinforced by the
Antonyms: Entangle, trap, imprison negative reactions of global markets.

Example: The firefighters worked tirelessly to 401. Ushered (शरु

ु आत करना)
extricate the survivors from the collapsed
Meaning: To cause or mark the start of
building.
something new.
391. Add up
Synonyms: Initiated, commenced, launched

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Antonyms: Ended, concluded, terminated with water.

Example: The tariff measures ushered in a new 406. Induct (शामिल करना)
era of trade uncertainty.
Meaning: To formally admit someone to a
402. Incarceration (क़ैद) position or organization.

Meaning: The state of being confined in prison; Synonyms: Appoint, instate, enlist
imprisonment.
Antonyms: Expel, dismiss, exclude
Synonyms: Imprisonment, confinement,
detention Example: His decision to induct the Minister
back into the Cabinet was controversial.
Antonyms: Release, freedom, liberation
407. Stumbled (डगमगाना, गिरावट आना)
Example: He was granted bail after undergoing
a year of incarceration. Meaning: To experience a sudden decline or
difficulty.
403. Ignominy (अपमान / बदनामी)
Synonyms: Faltered, slipped, struggled
Meaning: Public shame or disgrace.
Antonyms: Thrived, succeeded, advanced
Synonyms: Disgrace, dishonor, humiliation
Example: The company stumbled after losing
Antonyms: Honor, glory, esteem its biggest client.

Example: He should resign to avoid the 408. Dystopian (विकट भावी संसार, अमानवीय
ignominy of being dismissed by the Chief दनि
ु या)
Minister.
Meaning: Relating to an imagined state or
404. Starkly (स्पष्टता से, तीव्रता से) society where there is great suffering,
oppression, or injustice.
Meaning: In a way that is clear and obvious,
often harshly so. Synonyms: Apocalyptic, nightmarish,
totalitarian, oppressive
Synonyms: Bluntly, clearly, sharply
Antonyms: Utopian, ideal, perfect, harmonious
Antonyms: Subtly, vaguely, indistinctly
Example: The novel depicts a dystopian future
Example: The report starkly highlighted the where citizens are constantly monitored and
flaws in the system. have no personal freedom.
405. Dousing (डुबाना, भर दे ना) 409. Anguish (व्यथा, पीड़ा)
Meaning: To saturate or thoroughly cover with Meaning: Severe mental or physical pain or
liquid. suffering.
Synonyms: Soaking, drenching, flooding Synonyms: Agony, distress, torment
Antonyms: Drying, parching Antonyms: Comfort, relief, peace
Example: Firefighters were dousing the flames Example: She was in deep anguish after

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hearing the tragic news. Example: The company will unveil its new
product at the upcoming tech conference.
410. Catch up on
420. Insipid (नीरस)
Meaning - to do something you missed or fell
behind on. Meaning: Lacking vigor or interest; dull.

411. Cheer on Synonyms: Bland, lifeless, uninspiring

Meaning - to encourage someone. Antonyms: Exciting, flavorful, lively

412. Come forward Example: The speech was so insipid that the
audience struggled to stay awake.
Meaning - to volunteer information or help.
421. Irrefutable (अखंडनीय)
413. Ease into
Meaning: Impossible to deny or disprove.
Meaning - to approach or enter something
gradually. Synonyms: Undeniable, indisputable,
unquestionable
414. Get a foot in the door
Antonyms: Questionable, disputable, uncertain
Meaning: To gain an initial opportunity.
Example: The video evidence presented in the
415. Carry the weight on one's shoulders case was irrefutable proof of the company's
Meaning : To take responsibility for something illegal activities.
difficult. 422. Permeate (फैलाना)
416. Speak with a forked tongue Meaning: To spread throughout something; to
Meaning: To speak deceitfully or say one thing pass through or penetrate.
but mean another. Synonyms: Pervade, saturate, infiltrate
417. Sink your teeth into Antonyms: Contain, restrict, block
Meaning: To get involved in something with Example: The aroma of freshly baked bread
enthusiasm and energy permeated the entire house.
418. Face the music 423. Perfidious (विश्वसनीयता)
Meaning: To confront the consequences of Meaning: Deceitful and untrustworthy.
one’s actions.
Synonyms: Treacherous, disloyal, unfaithful
419. Unveil (प्रकट करना)
Antonyms: Loyal, trustworthy, faithful
Meaning: To reveal or disclose something that
was previously hidden or unknown. Example: His perfidious actions eventually led
to his downfall.
Synonyms: Reveal, disclose, expose
424. Vaulting (अत्यधिक बढ़ना)
Antonyms: Conceal, hide, obscure

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Meaning: Jumping or rising suddenly and Example: The criminal was convicted of a
dramatically. heinous act that shocked the nation.

Synonyms: Soaring, escalating, surging 429. Break in

Antonyms: Falling, declining, plummeting Meaning - to enter forcibly; to interrupt a

conversation.
Example: The company’s profits came vaulting
after the release of its new product line. 430. Bring in

425. Gumption (साहस, समझ) Meaning - to introduce or include something; to

earn money.
Meaning: Initiative and resourcefulness.
431. Burn out
Synonyms: Courage, shrewdness, ingenuity
Meaning - to become physically or mentally
Antonyms: Cowardice, ineptitude, apathy exhausted.
Example: She had the gumption to start her 432. Carry out
own business despite the risks.
Meaning - to perform or complete a task.
426. Consternation (आशंका, चिंता)
433. Have a heart of gold
Meaning: A feeling of anxiety or dismay,
typically at something unexpected. Meaning: To be very kind and generous.

Synonyms: Dismay, distress, bewilderment 434. Break someone’s heart

Antonyms: Comfort, reassurance, serenity Meaning: To cause emotional pain or sadness.

Example: The sudden announcement caused 435. Stab someone in the back
consternation among the employees.
Meaning: To betray someone.
427. Perennial (स्थायी)
436. Get off my back
Meaning: Lasting or enduring for a long time;
recurring. Meaning: To stop bothering or criticizing

Synonyms: Everlasting, continual, enduring 437. Put your foot down

Antonyms: Temporary, fleeting, transient Meaning: To assert authority.

Example: Poverty remains a perennial issue in 438. Resilience (लचीलापन)

many developing countries. Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from
428. Heinous (हानिकारक) difficulties or adapt to change.

Meaning: Utterly wicked or reprehensible. Synonyms: Toughness, flexibility, durability

Synonyms: Atrocious, vile, abominable Antonyms: Fragility, rigidity, vulnerability

Antonyms: Admirable, virtuous, noble Example: Environmental resilience is crucial for

sustainable development.

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439. Robust (मजबत
ू ) Meaning: Extreme anger or fury.

Meaning: Strong and effective in all or most Synonyms: Rage, ire, indignation.
situations.
Antonyms: Calmness, contentment, happiness.
Synonyms: Sturdy, vigorous, reliable
Example: The villagers feared the wrath of the
Antonyms: Weak, fragile, ineffective king if they did not pay their taxes.

Example: The agency requires a robust 444. Acquity (स्पष्टता)

framework to address pollution.
Meaning: Sharpness or keenness, particularly
440. Bane (अभिशाप) in the context of senses or intellect.

Meaning: A cause of great distress or Synonyms: Sharpness, clarity, precision.

annoyance.
Antonyms: Dullness, bluntness, vagueness.
Synonyms: Curse, burden, scourge
Example: Her mental acuity allowed her to
Antonyms: Blessing, boon, benefit solve complex puzzles quickly.

Example: While automation has improved 445. Eclectic (विभिन्न)

efficiency, it has also become a bane for many
traditional traders. Meaning: Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a
broad and diverse range of sources.
441. Imperative (अनिवार्य)
Synonyms: Diverse, varied, comprehensive
Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial.
Antonyms: Narrow, limited, homogeneous
Synonyms: Crucial, essential, necessary
Example: The artist's eclectic style was
Antonyms: Optional, unnecessary, trivial influenced by a wide range of cultural
traditions.
Example: It is imperative for companies to
adopt sustainable practices in order to reduce 446. Adept (निपण
ु )
their carbon footprints.
Meaning: Very skilled or proficient at
442. Catastrophic (विनाशकारी) something.

Meaning: Involving or causing sudden great Synonyms: Skilled, proficient, expert

damage or suffering.
Antonyms: Inept, unskilled, novice
Synonyms: Disastrous, ruinous, devastating
Example: She is adept at solving complex
Antonyms: Beneficial, fortunate, harmless mathematical problems quickly.

Example: An autonomous AI making 447. Acrimonious (तीखा, कटु)

unchecked trades could result in catastrophic
market collapses. Meaning: Angry and bitter, especially in speech
or debate.
443. Wrath (क्रोध)
Synonyms: Hostile, bitter, harsh

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Antonyms: Amicable, friendly, mild Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, hamper

Example: The debate turned acrimonious as the Antonyms: Facilitate, assist, promote
candidates began attacking each other's past
decisions. Example: Bureaucratic red tape often impedes
the implementation of government schemes.
448. Look after
458. Cartelisation (गठजोड़ बनाना)
Meaning: To take care of or be responsible for
someone or something. Meaning: The formation of groups by
competing firms to control prices or limit
449. Come across competition.

Meaning: To meet or find someone or Synonyms: Collusion, syndication,

something by chance. monopolization

450. Get rid of Example: Strict regulations are needed to

prevent cartelisation in the AI services sector.
Meaning: To remove or dispose of something
unwanted. 459. Reins (नियंत्रण)

451. Get over Meaning: Control or leadership in a particular

area or context.
Meaning: To recover from something, such as
an illness, loss, or difficult situation. Synonyms: Command, authority, governance

452. Better late than never Antonyms: Submission, relinquishment,

dependence
Meaning - To do something rather than not
doing Example: The reins of global governance must
be shared equitably among all nations.
453. Beat around the bush
460. Perplexing (उलझन भरा)
Meaning - Not saying directly
Meaning: Completely baffling; very puzzling.
454. Hang in there
Synonyms: Confusing, puzzling, bewildering.
Meaning - Stay strong in a difficult situation
Antonyms: Clear, straightforward, simple.
455. Call it a day
Example: The professor's explanation was
Meaning - To stop doing something perplexing to the students.
456. Cut corners 461. Cursory (उपरी तौर पर)
Meaning - Purchase something in the least Meaning: Hasty and therefore not thorough or
expensive way detailed.
457. Impedes (बाधा डालना) Synonyms: Superficial, perfunctory, brief.
Meaning: To delay or prevent someone or Antonyms: Thorough, detailed, meticulous.
something by obstructing them.

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Example: A cursory glance at the documents Meaning: To make an unpleasant feeling less
revealed several errors. intense; to relieve or ease.

462. Plateaued (स्थिर हो जाना) Synonyms: Alleviated, mitigated, pacified

Meaning: To reach a stable level after a period Antonyms: Intensified, aggravated, worsened
of growth or progress.
Example: The CEO's assurances assuaged the
Synonyms: Stabilized, leveled off, stagnated employees' fears about the company's future.

Antonyms: Increased, escalated, soared 467. Back away

Example: After an initial rise, the recruitment of Meaning: to move backwards away from
public health professionals plateaued. something or someone, usually because you
are frightened
463. Jeopardy (जोखिम)
468. Cut out
Meaning: Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Meaning: to delete or remove
Synonyms: Risk, peril, threat
469. Nod off
Antonyms: Safety, security, protection
Meaning: to begin sleeping, especially not
Example: The cessation of international intentionally
funding has placed several healthcare
initiatives in jeopardy. 470. Turn down

464. Copious (प्रचरु ) Meaning: reject something offered or proposed.

Meaning: Abundant in supply or quantity. 471. Climb the ladder

Synonyms: Ample, plentiful, abundant Meaning: To advance or achieve success in a

hierarchy, especially in a career
Antonyms: Scarce, sparse, lacking
472. Bury the hatchet
Example: The author took copious notes during
the interview. Meaning: To make peace or resolve a conflict,
usually after a disagreement
465. Hone (निखारना)
473. Water under the bridge
Meaning: To refine or perfect something over a
period of time. Meaning: something that happened in the past
and cannot now be changed
Synonyms: Sharpen, improve, enhance
474. Jump on the bandwagon
Antonyms: Blunt, dull, worsen
Meaning: to join in a popular activity
Example: She spent years honing her skills as
a dancer. 475. The tip of the iceberg

466. Assuaged (कम करना) Meaning: it is one small part of a much larger
problem

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476. Debacle (विनाश) Meaning: Continuing without becoming weaker
or less severe.
Meaning: A sudden and ignominious failure; a
fiasco Synonyms: Persistent, unyielding, continuous

Synonyms: Fiasco, disaster, collapse, Antonyms: Intermittent, yielding, sporadic

catastrophe
Example: Relentless focus on governance
Antonyms: Success, triumph, achievement efficiency is needed to transform cities.

Example: Many believed the Liberals were 481. Tepid (कमज़ोर)

heading for an electoral debacle after Trudeau’s
resignation. Meaning: Showing little enthusiasm or lacking
force
477. Galvanised (प्रेरित किया गया)
Synonyms: Lukewarm, indifferent, half-hearted
Meaning: Shock or excite someone into taking
action Antonyms: Enthusiastic, passionate, fervent

Synonyms: Stimulated, provoked, spurred, Example: Tepid growth in goods exports

motivated contributed to the industrial slowdown.

Antonyms: Discouraged, dissuaded, deterred 482. Impetus (प्रेरणा)

Example: Trump’s rhetoric galvanised Canadian Meaning: A force or influence that makes
nationalism ahead of the elections. something happen or happen more quickly

478. Precarious (अनिश्चित) Synonyms: Motivation, stimulus, push

Meaning: Not securely held or in position; Antonyms: Hindrance, deterrent, obstacle

dangerously likely to fall or collapse. Example: The economy needs domestic
Synonyms: Unstable, insecure, risky consumption impetus to revive growth.

Antonyms: Stable, secure, safe 483. Lingering (लंबे समय तक बना रहने वाला)

Example: The precarious financial condition of Meaning: Lasting for a long time or slow to end
urban municipalities needs urgent attention. Synonyms: Persistent, remaining, enduring
479. Plummet (गिरावट आना) Antonyms: Fleeting, short-lived, momentary
Meaning: To fall or drop straight down at high Example: Lingering effects of food inflation
speed have strained rural demand.
Synonyms: Tumble, decline, slump 484. Sprawling (फैला हुआ)
Antonyms: Soar, rise, ascend Meaning: Spreading out over a large area in an
Example: The NDP’s vote share plummeted untidy or irregular way
from 18% to just 6%. Synonyms: Expansive, extensive, widespread
480. Relentless (अथक)

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Antonyms: Compact, confined, limited Meaning: eat very little

Example: India’s sprawling MSME sector faces 494. Find your feet
growing challenges amid weak exports.
Meaning: to become confident and independent
485. Flamboyantly (शानदार ढं ग से) in a new situation

Meaning: In a very confident and lively way.

Synonyms: Ostentatiously, exuberantly, vividly

Antonyms: Modestly, subtly, quietly

Example: She flamboyantly announced her

victory to the entire school.

486. Get by

Meaning: To manage or survive, especially with

limited resources.

487. Look forward to

Meaning: To anticipate something with

excitement or pleasure.

488. Show up

Meaning: To arrive or appear, often

unexpectedly or late.

489. Give in

Meaning: To stop resisting; to surrender or

yield to something.

490. A hard nut to crack

Meaning: a problem that is very difficult to

solve

491. Better late than never

Meaning: doing something late is better than

not doing it at all

492. Draw a longbow

Meaning: to exaggerate in telling stories;

overstate something

493. Eat like a bird

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1.​ Faltering (लड़खड़ाना) 5.​ Brisk (तेज़)

Meaning: Losing strength or momentum; failing Meaning: Energetic, quick, or lively in

Synonyms: Wavering, stumbling, unsteady Synonyms: Quick, active, lively

Antonyms: Steady, strong, firm Antonyms: Slow, sluggish, lazy

2.​ Sputtering (थोड़ा-थोड़ा काम करना) 6.​ Deregulation (नियमन की समाप्ति)

Meaning: Struggling to function or make Meaning: The removal or reduction of

Synonyms: Fizzling, stuttering, stalling Synonyms: Liberalization, disbanding, freeing

Antonyms: Flowing, stable, continuous Antonyms: Regulation, control, restriction

3.​ Insipid (निरस) 7.​ Fomenting (भड़काना)

Meaning: Lacking flavor, interest, or energy; Meaning: To stir up or encourage the

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9.​ Vigil (सतर्क ता) Meaning - To accept unpleasant consequences

Meaning: The act of staying awake and alert, 17.​Ring a bell

Antonyms: Negligence, disregard, 18.​Blow off steam

Synonyms: Overflowing, packed, teeming Meaning: To support, strengthen, or reinforce.

Antonyms: Empty, lacking, deficient Synonyms: Support, reinforce, strengthen

Meaning: To choose something from a group or 21.​Virtuous Cycle (सद्गण

Meaning: To select or choose from a larger Synonyms: Positive loop, self-sustaining

13.​Narrow down Antonyms: downward spiral, negative loop

15.​On the ball Synonyms: Accelerate, trigger, stimulate

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Example: The new infrastructure projects will 27.​Acrimonious (तीखा, कटु)

Meaning: Agreement or harmony between Synonyms: Hostile, bitter, harsh

Meaning: An essential condition or Synonyms: Doubtful, dubious, cynical

26.​Demoting (हटाना) Meaning – To join or interrupt a conversation

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36.​In ages 42.​Roiled (उलझन में डालना)

Meaning – For a very long time. Meaning: To disturb or cause turmoil

37.​Scare the living daylights out of Synonyms: Agitate, disturb, unsettle

Meaning – To frighten someone very badly. Antonyms: Calm, soothe, settle

38.​A bone to pick Example: The sudden changes in trade policies

Antonyms: Enthusiastic, passionate, eager Example: The country imposed retaliatory

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Synonyms: Cure-all, universal remedy, elixir Meaning – To enter rudely or abruptly

Antonyms: Problem, ailment, affliction 51.​Belt out

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Antonyms: Optional, unnecessary, Synonyms: Concurrent, coexisting,

Example: Achieving foundational literacy is a Antonyms: Asynchronous, non-simultaneous,

Meaning: Gradually weaken or destroy (a 65.​Culminating (चरम पर पहुँचाना)

Antonyms: Energized, invigorated, Synonyms: Concluding, reaching, ending

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67.​Lacuna (फ़ासला) 76.​Roll out the red carpet

Synonyms: Gap, omission, void, deficiency 77.​Repatriation (स्वदे श वापसी)

Antonyms: Continuity, completeness, fullness Meaning: The process of returning a person to

68.​Wind down Antonyms: Exile, banishment, displacement

Meaning – To relax or gradually bring Example: The government facilitated the

71.​Rope in Example: The prisoners were shackled and

74.​Hold out an olive branch 80.​Obfuscate (उलझाना / अस्पष्ट बनाना)

Meaning: To offer peace or attempt to end a Meaning: To deliberately make something

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Synonyms: Confuse, obscure, complicate Example: She has an enviable reputation as a

81.​Clamour (कोलाहल / ज़ोरदार माँग) Synonyms: Ethical, righteous, honorable

Antonyms: Silence, peace, agreement 86.​Draconian (कठोर / निर्दयी)

83.​Malevolent (द्वेषपर्ण Meaning – Become more cheerful or energetic

Meaning: Having or showing a wish to do evil 89.​Play around

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Meaning - In a very difficult situation Meaning: A confusing or difficult problem or

Meaning: Widespread in a particular area or at a 100.​ Ephemeral (क्षणिक / अल्पकालिक)

97.​Repercussions (परिणाम या प्रभाव) Meaning: Abundant in supply or quantity.

Meaning: An unintended consequence of an Synonyms: Ample, plentiful, abundant

98.​ Ostensible (प्रकट रूप से / दिखावटी) Synonyms: Sharpen, improve, enhance

Meaning: Appearing to be true, but not Antonyms: Blunt, dull, worsen

Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, real 103.​ Euphoria (उत्साह)

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Antonyms: Despair, misery, gloom 111.​ Pass with flying colours

104.​ Teeter (डगमगाना) 112.​ Speak of the devil

Synonyms: Wobble, totter, sway, stagger 113.​ Storm in a teacup

Example: The company’s finances began to 114.​ Slice the pie

106.​ Head up Example: Strict government regulations are

107.​ Mess with Meaning: To go beyond limits or surpass.

Meaning – To interfere with or provoke Synonyms: Exceed, surpass, rise above

1. Faltering (लड़खड़ाना) 5. Brisk (तेज़)

2. Sputtering (थोड़ा-थोड़ा काम करना) 6. Deregulation (नियमन की समाप्ति)

3. Insipid (निरस) 7. Fomenting (भड़काना)

9. Vigil (सतर्क ता) Meaning - To accept unpleasant consequences

Meaning: The act of staying awake and alert, 17.Ring a bell

Antonyms: Negligence, disregard, 18.Blow off steam

Meaning: To choose something from a group or 21.Virtuous Cycle (सद्गण

13.Narrow down Antonyms: downward spiral, negative loop

15.On the ball Synonyms: Accelerate, trigger, stimulate

Example: The new infrastructure projects will 27.Acrimonious (तीखा, कटु)

26.Demoting (हटाना) Meaning – To join or interrupt a conversation

34.Fair-weather friend Meaning: Not secure; dependent on uncertain

36.In ages 42.Roiled (उलझन में डालना)

37.Scare the living daylights out of Synonyms: Agitate, disturb, unsettle

38.A bone to pick Example: The sudden changes in trade policies

40.Intermittent (रुक-रुक कर होने वाला) Meaning: Causing harm or damage

Antonyms: Problem, ailment, affliction 51.Belt out

Meaning: Gradually weaken or destroy (a 65.Culminating (चरम पर पहुँचाना)

67.Lacuna (फ़ासला) 76.Roll out the red carpet

Synonyms: Gap, omission, void, deficiency 77.Repatriation (स्वदे श वापसी)

68.Wind down Antonyms: Exile, banishment, displacement

71.Rope in Example: The prisoners were shackled and

74.Hold out an olive branch 80.Obfuscate (उलझाना / अस्पष्ट बनाना)

81.Clamour (कोलाहल / ज़ोरदार माँग) Synonyms: Ethical, righteous, honorable

Antonyms: Silence, peace, agreement 86.Draconian (कठोर / निर्दयी)

83.Malevolent (द्वेषपर्ण Meaning – Become more cheerful or energetic

Meaning: Having or showing a wish to do evil 89.Play around

Meaning: Widespread in a particular area or at a 100. Ephemeral (क्षणिक / अल्पकालिक)

97.Repercussions (परिणाम या प्रभाव) Meaning: Abundant in supply or quantity.

98. Ostensible (प्रकट रूप से / दिखावटी) Synonyms: Sharpen, improve, enhance

Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, real 103. Euphoria (उत्साह)

Antonyms: Despair, misery, gloom 111. Pass with flying colours

104. Teeter (डगमगाना) 112. Speak of the devil

Synonyms: Wobble, totter, sway, stagger 113. Storm in a teacup

Example: The company’s finances began to 114. Slice the pie

106. Head up Example: Strict government regulations are

107. Mess with Meaning: To go beyond limits or surpass.

110. At the drop of a hat Antonyms: Clear, straightforward, simple

118. Anomaly (असामान्यता / विचलन) Synonyms: Inherent, innate, fundamental

Example: The company's sluggish growth led 124. Proliferation (प्रसार)

Example: The protracted negotiations delayed 125. Break down

128. Run away Example: The government is working on

Synonyms: Foresee, anticipate, conceptualize 146. Screw up

Example: The government envisages India 147. Set about

142. Exuberant (उत्साही) 151. Bad apple

Synonyms: Lively, enthusiastic, buoyant. 152. Bee in one's bonnet

Antonyms: Admirable, commendable, 161. Utterance (कथन)

Synonyms: Unconquerable, overwhelming, 162. Ruinous (विनाशकारी)

164. Cling to Antonyms: Forgiving, conciliatory, yielding

165. Count on 174. Ripple (लहराना/प्रभाव डालना)

178. Pervasive (व्यापक/सर्वव्यापी) Meaning: Begin a journey or an activity

Meaning: Spreading widely throughout an area 183. Run down

202. Level against Synonyms: Conclusion, outcome, resolution

206. As easy as pie Antonyms: Discord, disagreement, alienation

214. Revert (वापस लौटना) Meaning: Capable of being easily shaped or

217. Relinquish (त्यागना) 223. Strike back

Synonyms: Surrender, forgo, renounce 224. Bent out of shape

226. Break someone’s heart 232. Worrisome (चिंताजनक)

228. Brush up on something 233. Scrapped (रद्द करना)

Antonyms: Withhold, suppress, conceal 234. Benign (दयाल)ु

231. Retreat (वापसी) Example: The perilous journey through the

237. Extricate (मक्

Meaning: To free someone or something from a 245. Go cold turkey

238. Cursory (ऊपरी-ऊपरी) Meaning – Feeling sad, depressed, or unhappy.

Meaning: Done quickly and without giving 248. Impetus (प्रेरणा)

240. Get across Meaning: Bubbling with high spirits or

241. Get it Antonyms: Dull, lifeless, subdued