“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Vocabulary

UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 503

1. ABHORRENT (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना): hateful Synonyms: detestable, detested Antonyms: admirable Example Sentence: Racism is abhorrent to us all. 2. VOLATILE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्थिर): tense Synonyms: strained, fraught Antonyms: stable Example Sentence: The

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1. APPLICABLE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रयोज्य): relevant  Synonyms: appropriate, pertinent  Antonyms: irrelevant  Example Sentence:  The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims.  2. EXPEDITE (VERB): (जल्दी करना): speed up  Synonyms: accelerate,

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1. STIMULUS(NOUN):(प्रोत्साहन): spur Synonyms: stimulant, encouragement Antonyms: discouragement Example Sentence: The dog responded to the stimulus of the ringing bell. 2.VANDALIZE(VERB):(उपद्रव मचाना): deface Synonyms: demolish, wreck Antonyms: build Example Sentence: Stations have

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1. EXTRADITE (VERB): (प्रत्यर्पण करना): deport  Synonyms: hand over, repatriate  Antonyms: keep  Example Sentence:  India refused to extradite him to the Netherlands.  2. QUASH (VERB): (खत्म करना): suppress  Synonyms: put

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 499

1. TRAVAIL (NOUN): (कष्टपूर्ण परिश्रम): ordeal  Synonyms: trial, tribulation  Antonyms: comfort  Example Sentence:  Advice for those who wish to save great sorrow and travail.  2. DESECRATE (VERB): (अपवित्र

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1. CONGESTED (ADJECTIVE): (भीड़): crowded Synonyms: overcrowded, full Antonyms: clear Example Sentence: The congested streets and lanes led to me being late for the concert. 2. COLLISION (NOUN):

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 497

1. ERRONEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (ग़लत): wrong Synonyms: incorrect, mistaken Antonyms: correct, right Example Sentence: Employers sometimes make erroneous assumptions. 2. FLATTER (VERB): (चापलूसी करना): compliment Synonyms: praise, commend Antonyms: insult Example Sentence:

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1. EMBATTLED (ADJECTIVE): (सन्नद्ध करना): prepared for war  Synonyms: castled, battlemented  Antonyms: plain, unprepared  Example Sentence:  The Northern Province was embattled.  2. ADJOURN (VERB): (स्थगित): retreat  Synonyms: withdraw, retire  Antonyms: expedite,

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1. SCATHING (ADJECTIVE): (नुकसान पहुंचाने वाला): withering Synonyms: devastating, blistering Antonyms: gentle, complimentary Example Sentence: She launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister. 2. REITERATE (VERB): (दोहराना): repeat

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 494

1. RADICALIZATION (NOUN): (कट्टरता) process of making someone more extreme in religious belief Synonyms: fanaticism, infatuation  Antonyms: secondary, unimportant Example Sentence:  This was the period of growing radicalization of

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1. PROFOUND (ADJECTIVE): (गहरा, गंभीर) very great or intense.   Synonyms: heartfelt, radical, ardent Antonyms: superficial, mild Example Sentence:  I give you my profound thanks for saving

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1. ABRADE (VERB): scrape (घिसना) Synonyms: chafe, grate  Antonyms: make happy, please  Example Sentence:  The wool blanket abraded my legs and gave me a rash. 2. TERRIFIC

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1. IGNORAMUS (NOUN): (मूर्ख): stupid  Synonyms: imbecile, dimwit  Antonyms: intellect, brainy  Example Sentence:  Mr Joshi is an ignoramus man.  2. DIRTBALLS (NOUN): (धर्मपथ से हटनेवाला): creep  Synonyms:

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1. UNDERPIN (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना): promote Synonyms: nurture, encourage Antonyms: hinder Example Sentence: The theme of honour underpinning the two books. 2. FAIRLY (ADVERB): (युक्तिपूर्वक): reasonably Synonyms: passably, satisfactorily Antonyms: insufficiently

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1. ALIENATE (VERB): (बहिष्कार करना): estrange Synonyms: turn away, set apart Antonyms: unite Example Sentence: We find nothing small or mean to alienate our respect from him. 2.

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1. FOUL (ADJECTIVE): (विकर्षक): disgusting  Synonyms: revolting, repellent  Antonyms: fragrant  Example Sentence:  A foul odour troubled us all.  2 UNBRIDLED (ADJECTIVE): (निरंकुश): unrestrained  Synonyms: unconstrained uncontrolled  Antonyms: restrained  Example Sentence:  I

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1. JEOPARDIZE (VERB): (जोखिम में डालना): threaten  Synonyms: endanger, imperil  Antonyms: safegaurd  Example Sentence:  He jeopardized his as as well as my life by jumping in the lake. 

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1. MAWKISH (ADJECTIVE): (कुत्सित): sentimental Synonyms: over-sentimental, over-emotional Antonyms: cool Example Sentence: He paid a mawkish ode to parenthood. 2. REINSTATE (VERB): (बहाल करना): restore Synonyms: put back, replace Antonyms: abolish

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 1. BLATANT (ADJECTIVE): (ज्वलंत): flagrant  Synonyms: glaring, obvious  Antonyms: inconspicuous  Example Sentence:  She turned her back on him in blatant disregard he wasn’t likely to misinterpret.  2. SLENDER

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 483

1. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting  Synonyms: dissension, dissent  Antonyms: harmony  Example Sentence:  The council was increasingly being split by faction.  2. INCONVENIENT (ADJECTIVE): (असुविधाजनक): awkward  Synonyms: difficult, unsuitable  Antonyms: convenient 

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 482

1. TENACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (दृढ़): firm  Synonyms: tight, strong  Antonyms: loose  Example Sentence:  He had a tenacious grip on the rope so as to win.  2. THREATEN (VERB): (धमकाना): menace 

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 481

1. OUTRAGEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुगम): far-fetched  Synonyms: unlikely, dubious  Antonyms: realistic  Example Sentence:  The outrageous claims made by the previous government.  2. AGGRESSION (NOUN): (आत्मविश्वास): confidence  Synonyms: self-confidence, boldness  Antonyms: diffidence   

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 480

1. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope Synonyms: likelihood, expectation Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness Example Sentence: There was no prospect of a better day. 2. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled

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1. AFLOAT (ADJECTIVE): (तैरता हुआ): buoyant Synonyms: floating, buoyed up Antonyms: sunk Example Sentence: Several of the lifeboats were still afloat a month after being cast adrift.

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 478

1. INADVERTENT (ADJECTIVE): (अनजाने में): unintentional Synonyms: unintended, accidental Antonyms: deliberate, intentional Example Sentence: An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment 2. CENSORIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आलोचनात्मक): critical

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 477

1. OUTBREAK (NOUN): (प्रकोप): breakout  Synonyms: outburst, epidemic  Antonyms: subsidence, pacification  Example Sentence:  The origin of the outbreak is uncertain.  2. COVENANT (NOUN): (प्रतिज्ञापत्र): treaty  Synonyms: contract, compact  Antonyms: promise,

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 476

1. DISCLOSURE (NOUN): (प्रकटीकरण): revelation Synonyms: divulgence, declaration Antonyms: concealment Example Sentence: A judge ordered the disclosure of the government documents. 2. BAR (VERB): (वर्जित):

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 475

1. OVERWHELMING (ADJECTIVE): (जो रोक न सके) very large in amount, profuse  Synonyms: overpowering, amazing    Antonyms: ordinary, unamazing    Example Sentence:  She felt an overwhelming desire to giggle. 

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1. EGREGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (ज़बरदस्त) outstandingly bad; shocking Synonyms: hideous, horrific, outrageous Antonyms: marvelous, splendid Example Sentence:  It was the most egregious act the college has ever perpetrated. 2. STUFF (NOUN): (सामग्री,

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1. DISTINGUISH (VERB): (अंतर करना): tell the difference  Synonyms: analyze, categorize  Antonyms: allow, combine  Example Sentence:  Distinguish the matter as soon as possible.  2. EXTRICATE (VERB): (अलग करना): get

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1. IGNOMINIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपयशपूर्ण) humiliating  Synonyms: embarrassing, disgraceful Antonyms: respectable, honorable  Example Sentence:  The family was very embarrassed about their son’s ignominious behavior at the gathering.   

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1. LACKADAISICAL (ADJECTIVE): (लापरवाह): careless, lazy  Synonyms: lethargic, listless  Antonyms: caring, lively  Example sentence:  I hope the medicine is not causing you to be sleepy and

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 470

1. INCLINE (VERB): (तैयार होना): disposed Synonyms: minded, willing Antonyms: disinclined Example Sentence: He was inclined to accept the offer.   2. INCURSION (NOUN): (आक्रमण): attack on Synonyms: assault on,

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 469

1. WANE (VERB): (क्षीण होना): decrease Synonyms: decline, diminish Antonyms: increase   Example Sentence: About half-past eight the combat began to wane. 2. DEPLOY (VERB): (तैनात करना): position Synonyms: station,

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1. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish Synonyms: prosper, burgeon Antonyms: decline Example Sentence: Education groups thrive on organization. 2. VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): (ज़ोरदार): strenuous Synonyms: powerful, potent Antonyms: weak Example Sentence: It is

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1. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repudiate  Synonyms: revoke, repeal  Antonyms: institute  Example Sentence:  The ministry proposed to abrogate the electoral law of 1850.  2. INSULAR (ADJECTIVE): (संकुचित विचार

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1. INTRANSIGENT (ADJECTIVE):(हठी): uncompromising  Synonyms: inflexible, unbending    Antonyms: compliant  Example Sentence:  Her father had tried persuasion, but she was intransigent.  2. CUTTING-EDGE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक उन्नत): highly advanced 

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1. LEGITIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (वैध): valid  Synonyms: sound, admissible  Antonyms: invalid  Example Sentence:  He should at least give a legitimate excuse for being late.    2. CONVICTION (NOUN): (निश्चय): certainty 

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1. IMMEDIATE (ADJECTIVE): (तत्काल): instant  Synonyms: instantaneous, on-the-spot  Antonyms: delayed  Example Sentence:  The authorities took no immediate action then and there.  2. DEFER (VERB): (योग्यता को स्वीकार करना): yield 

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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 463

1. PALATABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुहावना): pleasant Synonyms: acceptable, satisfactory Antonyms: disagreeable Example Sentence: A device that made increased taxation more palatable. 2. CONVINCE (VERB): (विश्वास दिलाना): persuade Synonyms: satisfy, prove to

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1. FASCINATING (ADJECTIVE): (चित्ताकर्षक): engrossing  Synonyms: captivating, absorbing  Antonyms: boring    Example Sentence:  He was also the most fascinating person she’d ever spoken to.  2. COUNTER (ADJECTIVE): (विरोध): opposing 

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1. AIDE (NOUN): (सहयोगी): assistant Synonyms: helper, adviser Antonyms: boss Example Sentence: The presidential aide was just 23. 2. DETAIN (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): hold Synonyms: seize, confine Antonyms: release Example

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1. INDELICATE (ADJECTIVE): (असभ्य): insensitive Synonyms: tactless, undiplomatic Antonyms: tactful Example Sentence: Forgive me asking an indelicate question, but how are you off for money? 2. ABDICATE (VERB):

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1. ENVELOP (VERB): (घेर लेना): cover Synonyms: enwrap, surround Antonyms: unwrap Example Sentence: I saw a figure approaching, enveloped in a black cloak. 2. CATEGORICAL (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): unqualified Synonyms: unconditional

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FRIVOLOUS (ADJECTIVE): (मूर्खतापूर्ण):foolish  Synonyms: idiotic, impractical  Antonyms: intelligent, sensible  Example sentence:  He is such a frivolous man.  REHASH (VERB): (पुरानी सामग्री को नया रूप देना): restate  Synonyms: reuse,

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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

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1. SPANNED (VERB): (पुल बांधना) extend from side to side  Synonyms: connect, extend  Antonyms: unlink, condense  Example Sentence:  The stream was spanned by a narrow bridge.  2.ENCAPSULATED (VERB): (समझाया) express

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PECULIAR (ADJECTIVE): (अजीब)unique, comical Synonyms: stunning, quaint Antonyms: familiar, conformist Example Sentence:  Aasha peculiar behavior worried them. 2. COGNISANCE (NOUN): (पहचान) knowledge or awareness of something. Synonyms: consciousness, apprehension

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1. CONSORT (NOUN): concomitant :(संगी)  Synonyms: companion, mate  Antonyms: enemy, adversary  Example Sentence:  He is my true consort.  2. DEARY (NOUN): dear :(प्रिय)  Synonyms: darling, sweetheart  Antonyms: opponent, foe  Example Sentence:  She is

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