1. CASTIGATE (VERB): (आलोचना करना): reprimand Synonyms: rebuke, admonish Antonyms: praise Example Sentence: She was castigated for not setting a good example. 2. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish Synonyms: prosper,

1. QUASH (VERB): (समाप्त करना): put an end to Synonyms: stamp out, put a stop to Antonyms: bring about Example Sentence: A hospital executive quashed rumours that nursing

1. CASTIGATE (VERB): (आलोचना करना): reprimand Synonyms: rebuke, admonish Antonyms: praise Example Sentence: She was castigated for not setting a good example. 2. RAMPANT (ADJECTIVE): (अनियंत्रित): uncontrolled Synonyms: unrestrained, unchecked

1. PROTRUDE (VERB): (बाहर निकलना): stick out Synonyms: jut, project Antonyms: sunken Example Sentence: It was something like a fin protruded from the water. 2. SHAMBOLIC (ADJECTIVE): (अव्यवस्थात्मक): chaotic

1. ZEALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही): fervent  Synonyms: ardent, fervid  Antonyms: apathetic  Example Sentence:  The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations.  2. APPEALING (ADJECTIVE):(आकर्षक): attractive  Synonyms: engaging, alluring 

1. COMPLEX (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): complicated Synonyms: involved, intricate Antonyms: simple Example Sentence: It was a complex task of regenerating Docklands. 2. DEMOLITION (NOUN): (विध्वंस): destruction Synonyms: knocking down, flattening Antonyms: construction

1. COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): (बलपूर्वक): persistent  Synonyms: insistent, pressing  Antonyms: powerless  Example Sentence:  The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes.  2. OUTLAY (NOUN): (व्यय): expenditure  Synonyms: expenses, spending  Antonyms: income 

1. ATTEST (VERB): (संपुष्टि करना): certify  Synonyms: corroborate, confirm  Antonyms: disprove  Example Sentence:  The witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator’s presence.  2. VOLATILE (ADJECTIVE):

1. OPERATIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (कार्यशील): up and running  Synonyms: running, working  Antonyms: broken  Example Sentence:  The new laboratory is fully operational.  2. SPARK (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना): give rise to  Synonyms: cause,

1. IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (समुपस्थित): impending Synonyms: at hand, close Antonyms: remote Example Sentence: They were in imminent danger of being swept away. 2. ACCOUNTABILITY (NOUN): (जवाबदेही): responsibility Synonyms: liability, answerability

1. EXPEDITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (तीव्र): quick Synonyms: speedy, swift Antonyms: slow Example Sentence: An expeditious investigation was required to find the killer. 2. STICK (VERB): (अनुसरण करना): adhere Synonyms: cling, linger

1. AUDACITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): insolence Synonyms: impudence, impertinence Antonyms: politeness Example Sentence: She had the audacity to suggest I’d been carrying on with him. 2. SLUMP (NOUN): (मंदी): recession

1. YO-YOING (NOUN): (अस्थिरता): fluctuation Synonyms: variation, instability Antonyms: stability Example Sentence: Fluctuations in the yearly values could be caused by a variety of factors. 2. PERSUE (VERB):

1. ADJUDICATING (VERB/NOUN): (न्याययिक निर्णय) make a formal judgement on a disputed matter. Synonyms: arbitration, judge Antonyms: defer, ignore Example Sentence: The Committee adjudicates on all betting disputes. 2.DEFECTION

1. CONTRAVENE (VERB): (उल्लंघन करना) conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment. Synonyms: break, breach Antonyms: follow, uphold Example Sentence: The Privy Council held

1. FISHY (ADJECTIVE): (संदेहजनक): dubious  Synonyms: doubtful, suspicious  Antonyms: truthful, aboveboard  Example Sentence:  I am convinced there is something fishy going on.  2. KNOTTY (ADJECTIVE):

1. SNITCH (VERB): (प्रकट करना) reveal  Synonyms: divulge, evince  Antonyms: conceal, suppress  Example Sentence:  Today Akshima is going to snitch her secret. 2. HUSTLER (NOUN): (अपराधी व्यक्ति)

1. MELEE (NOUN): (लड़ाई-भिड़ाई): tumult Synonyms: battle, fight Antonyms: calm, harmony Example Sentence: In the Kumbh fair many pilgrims were injured in the melee. 2. UNFLAPPABLE (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): calm

1. MOUTHY (ADJECTIVE): (वाचाल): Talkative  Synonyms: chatty, gabby  Antonyms: reticent, silent  Example Sentence:  Mohak is an extremely mouthy boy. 2. DEBONAIR (ADJECTIVE): (मोहक): Charming Synonyms: affable, elegant  Antonyms:

1. ABREAST (ADVERB): (के साथ): up with Synonyms: up to date with, in touch with Antonyms: out of touch with Example Sentence: In modern times, one has to

1. INCARCERATE (VERB): (बंदी बनाना): imprison Synonyms: jail, lock up Antonyms: free Example Sentence: Many are incarcerated for property offences. 2. INEXPLICABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अकथनीय): unaccountable Synonyms: unexplainable, incomprehensible Antonyms: understandable Example

1. DENT (VERB): (घटाना): diminish Synonyms: reduce, lessen  Antonyms: increase    Example Sentence:  This neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm.  2 PLAINTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (शोकाकुल): mournful  Synonyms: sad, wistful  Antonyms: cheerful 

1. RATIFY (VERB): (पुष्टि करना): confirm  Synonyms: approve, sanction  Antonyms: reject    Example Sentence:  Both countries were due to ratify the treaty by the end of the year. 

1. CONFRONT (VERB): (सामना करना): challenge  Synonyms: square up to, oppose  Antonyms: avoid    Example Sentence:  He confronted the robbers as they were trying to leave.    2.

1. VIOLENT (ADJECTIVE): (हिंसक): brutal Synonyms: vicious, savage Antonyms: gentle Example Sentence: They had to face a violent confrontation with riot police. 2. OBSCURE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्पष्ट): obscure Synonyms: unclear, dense

1. COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): (बलपूर्वक): persistent  Synonyms: insistent, pressing  Antonyms: powerless  Example Sentence:  The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes.  2. OUTLAY (NOUN): (व्यय): expenditure  Synonyms: expenses, spending  Antonyms: income 

1. COMMERCIAL (ADJECTIVE): (लाभ के उदेश्यवाला): profit-oriented  Synonyms: money-oriented, commercialized  Antonyms: non-profit-making  Example Sentence:  He hasn’t opened a commercial firm.    2. PRECAUTIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (निवारक): preventative  Synonyms: preventive, safety  Antonyms: careless 

1. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी): deceitful Synonyms: unfair, dishonest Antonyms: frank, truthful   Example Sentence: The politicians now a days are becoming disingenuous. 2. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना): extremely unpleasant Synonyms: disgusting,

1. DIFFUSE (ADJECTIVE): (तितर-बितर): verbose Synonyms: wordy, prolix Antonyms: succinct Example Sentence: The second argument between us was more diffuse. 2. DISSENT (NOUN): (मतभेद): disagreement Synonyms: difference of opinion, argument

1. EFFICCY (NOUN): (प्रभावकारिता): effectiveness Synonyms: success, potency Antonyms: inefficacy Example Sentence: There is little information on the efficacy of this treatment. 2. EVADE (VERB): (बचना): elude Synonyms: avoid, dodge

1. CONVALESCENT (ADJECTIVE): (अच्छा हो जानेवाला): recuperating Synonyms: recovering, improving Antonyms: worsening Example Sentence: The convalescent patient should continue to take about 100 grains a day. 2. GRATITUDE

  1. ESPIONAGE (NOUN): (जासूसी) spying  Synonyms: reconnaissance, intelligence Antonyms: candid, frank Example Sentence: He will be punished severely if he is found guilty of

1. STERLING (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तविक): excellent Synonyms: first-rate, first-class Antonyms: poor, unexceptional Example Sentence: This organization does sterling work for youngsters 2. RELENTLESS (ADJECTIVE): (सतत): constant Synonyms: persistent, continuing Antonyms: short-lived, irresolute

1. PERCH (VERB/NOUN): (बसेरा) to sit on near the edge of something. Synonyms: branch, lounge Antonyms: whole Example Sentence: The budgerigar shuffled along its perch. 2.BATON (NOUN/VERB): (छड़ी) stick passed

STALEMATE (NOUN): (गतिरोध)a position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but cannot move except into check. Synonyms: standstill, impasse Antonyms:

1. RUMPUS (NOUN): (उपद्रव): clamor   Synonyms: discord, fracas Antonyms: harmony, peace Example Sentence: Aniruddh caused a rumpus with his flair for trouble making. 2. CONCEDE (VERB):

1. CONCURRENCE (NOUN): (मेल) unanimity  Synonyms: synchronicity, simultaneity  Antonyms: disagreement, denial  Example Sentence:  Shivya is in the habit of making evasion from every situation.  2.

1.BOUNTY (NOUN): prize:(उदार दान)  Synonyms: largess, bonus  Antonyms: penalty, punishment  Example Sentence:  The cottage is filled with a bounty of fresh flowers.  2. FEAT (NOUN): accomplishment:(कमाल)  Synonyms: triumph, victory  Antonyms: failure,

1. CONFRONT (VERB): (मुक़ाबला करना): tackle Synonyms: get to grips with, address Antonyms: avoid Example Sentence: The best thing you can do in an embarrassing situation is to

1. DISCONTENT (VERB): (असंतोष): dissatisfaction Synonyms: disaffection, grievances Antonyms: contentment Example Sentence: Voters voiced discontent with both parties. 2. ABRASIVE (ADJECTIVE): (काटू): caustic Synonyms: cutting, grating Antonyms: kind Example Sentence: Her

1. MORIBUND (ADJECTIVE): (मरणासन्न): dying  Synonyms: expiring, at death’s door  Antonyms: thriving  Example Sentence:  On examination she was moribund and dehydrated.  2. UNDERLIE (VERB): (आधार होना): fundamental  Synonyms: basic, basal 

1. KINDLE (VERB): (प्रज्वलित करना): light Synonyms: ignite, set fire to Antonyms: douse Example Sentence: They kindle lights, he says, assuming one is in darkness. 2. HOSPITALITY (NOUN):

1. RADICAL (ADJECTIVE): (संपूर्ण): thoroughgoing Synonyms: thorough, complete Antonyms: superficial Example Sentence: A radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework is needed. 2. BANISH (VERB): (निर्वासित करना): dispel Synonyms: dismiss,

1. EXTRAORDINARY (ADJECTIVE): (उल्लेखनीय): remarkable  Synonyms: exceptional, amazing  Antonyms: ordinary  Example Sentence:  He is well known because of an extraordinary practice.  2. HORRIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (बुरा): nasty  Synonyms: disagreeable, unpleasant  Antonyms: pleasant 

1. MONUMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (स्मरणार्थ): huge  Synonyms: great, enormous  Antonyms: small  Example Sentence:  Monumental efforts have been made to control the spread of virus.  2. DEVASTATE (VERB): (तबाह करना): shatter 

1. EXEMPT (ADJECTIVE): (छूट): free from  Synonyms: exempted, spared  Antonyms: liable to  Example Sentence:  These patients are exempt from all charges.    2. DYNAMIC (ADJECTIVE): (गतिशील): energetic  Synonyms: spirited, active 

1. SUBSEQUENT (ADJECTIVE): (आगामी): following  Synonyms: ensuing, succeeding  Antonyms: previous    Example Sentence:  The theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906.   2. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): (वर्तमान): current