“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

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1. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual Synonyms: constant, continuous Antonyms: intermittent Example Sentence: She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness. 2. SPLENDOUR (NOUN): (वैभव): magnificence Synonyms: grandeur, opulence Antonyms: modesty Example Sentence:

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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. 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  Antonyms: normal,

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1. MERE (ADJECTIVE): (एकमात्र): trifling  Synonyms: meagre, bare  Antonyms: important  Example Sentence:  Many questions cannot be answered by mere mortals.  2. SPAWN (VERB): (उत्पन्न करना): give rise to  Synonyms: occasion,

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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 

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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  Synonyms: certitude,

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1. FECKLESS (ADJECTIVE): (बेकार): useless Synonyms: worthless, incompetent Antonyms: useful Example Sentence: Her feckless younger brother is a burden to her family. 2. AWFUL (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर): disgusting Synonyms: nasty,

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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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1. ACCOUNTABILITY (NOUN): (जवाबदेही): responsibility Synonyms: liability, answerability Antonyms: unaccountability Example Sentence: Lack of accountability has corroded public respect for business and political leaders. 2. CONCERTED (ADJECTIVE): (सम्मिलित): joint

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1. VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जोशपूर्ण): energetic Synonyms: spirited, virile Antonyms: dispirited, lethargic Example Sentence: The rich merchants are a part of a vibrant economy. 2. CHASM (NOUN): (गहरी खाई):

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1. RECUPERATE (VERB): (सुधार होना): bounce back Synonyms: recover, heal Antonyms: deteriorate, decline Example Sentence: Although I won the case, I doubt I will ever recuperate my money from

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1. POIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): (मार्मिक) evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.  Synonyms: dolorous, tragic Antonyms: unemotional, unmoving, dull  Example Sentence:  A poignant reminder of the passing of

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1. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): buoyant (उत्साहित)  Synonyms: happy, cheery  Antonyms: depressed, discouraged  Example Sentence:  He is a very upbeat person.  2. SPUR (NOUN): incitement (प्रेरणा)  Synonyms: catalyst,

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1. FORETHOUGHT (NOUN): (पूर्व विचार): precaution  Synonyms: wariness, prudence  Antonyms: carelessness, carefree  Example Sentence:  Cooking dinner for vegetarians requires plenty of forethought if you usually

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1. ALLEGE (VERB): (आरोपित करना): claim Synonyms: assert, declare Antonyms: deny Example Sentence: He alleged that he had been immensely assaulted. 2. URGE (VERB): (आग्रह करना): encourage Synonyms: enjoin, adjure

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ECHELON (NOUN): (उपाधि स्तर/विभाग):position Synonyms: degree, level   Antonyms: unemployment, discharge Example Sentence: The upper echelons of the business world were seemed corrupt. DIVEST (VERB): (वंचित कर देना):bankrupt Synonyms: deprive, bereave

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1. MONUMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (स्मरणार्थ): Huge   Synonyms: Great, Enormous Antonyms: Small Example Sentence: Monumental efforts have been made to control the spread of virus. 2 .CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अस्तव्यस्त): Disorderly

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1. CONUNDRUM (NOUN): (समस्या): Problem Synonyms: Difficult, Quandary Antonyms: Solution Example Sentence: One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts. 2. CONVINCE (VERB): (विश्वास दिलाना): Persuade Synonyms: Satisfy, Prove

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1. RIGHTEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (न्याय परायण): good   Synonyms: virtuous, upright Antonyms: improper Example Sentence: Feelings of righteous indignation about pay and conditions. 2 SUBSEQUENT (ADJECTIVE): (आगामी): following   Synonyms: ensuing,

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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. POISED (ADJECTIVE):

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1. ALLIED (ADJECTIVE): (संबंधी): associated Synonyms: related, connected Antonyms: unrelated Example Sentence: Members of the medical and allied professions were gathered. 2. PROTRACT (VERB): (लंबा करना): prolong Synonyms: extend, draw

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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  Example

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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): (जटिल): troublesome  Synonyms: mystifying, perplexing 

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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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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  Synonyms: innovative, pioneering 

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1. CONVENTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (पारंपरिक): normal Synonyms: standard, regular Antonyms: original Example Sentence: A conventional morality had dictated behaviour. 2. COMMIT (VERB): (समर्पित होना): devout Synonyms: devoted, loyal Antonyms: apathetic

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1. INTENDED (ADJECTIVE): (योजनाबद्ध): deliberate Synonyms: intentional, calculated Antonyms: accidental Example Sentence: The intended victim escaped from the jail. 2. TRIGGER (VERB): (सक्रिय करना): activate Synonyms: set off, trip Antonyms: halt

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1. INSISTENCE (NOUN): (ज़ोर) the fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. Synonyms: urging, emphasis  Antonyms: satisfaction, satiation  Example Sentence:  Our insistence

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1. UNDISGUISED (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्टवादी) (of a feeling) not disguised or concealed; open.  Synonyms: obvious, evident, overt    Antonyms: hidden, imperceptible  Example Sentence:    She looked at him with undisguised

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1. RECUPERATE (VERB): (सुधार होना): bounce back  Synonyms: recover, heal  Antonyms: deteriorate, decline  Example Sentence:  Although I won the case, I doubt I will ever recuperate my

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1. EXCRUCIATE (VERB): agonize: (कष्ट पहुंचाना)  Synonyms: anguish, bother  Antonyms: equity, fairness  Example Sentence:  Swastika stood back, excruciated by the possibility.  2. CONCRETE (ADJECTIVE): actual: (वास्तविक)  Synonyms:

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LAGGARD (NOUN): (सुस्त):idler Synonyms:  straggler, lingerer Antonyms: winner, hard worker Example Sentence: Ankit was always the laggard who finished in last place. ACQUIESCE (VERB): (मौन स्वीकृति देना):accede Synonyms: conform, comply Antonyms: deny, resist

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1. INVECTIVE (NOUN): verbal abuse:(निंदा करना) Synonyms: denunciation, tirade Antonyms: exculpation, exoneration  Example Sentence: The invective he faced for his actions were of no effect. 2. SERENE (ADJECTIVE): calm:(शांत)

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1. INSISTENCE (NOUN): (ज़ोर) demand  Synonyms: urging, emphasis  Antonyms: satisfaction, satiation  Example Sentence:  Our insistence for luxuries should not cause a misery to anyone.  2. NEGATE (VERB): (प्रतिवाद करना) contradict  Synonyms: annihilate,

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1. UPHILL (ADJECTIVE): difficult:(कठिन)  Synonyms: tough, unimaginable  Antonyms: banal, mundane  Example Sentence:  The article had a glorious description regarding the uphill task done by the army.  2. DROUGHT

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1. UPHILL (ADJECTIVE): difficult:(कठिन)  Synonyms: tough, unimaginable  Antonyms: banal, mundane  Example Sentence:  The article had a glorious description regarding the uphill task done by the army.  2. DROUGHT

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1. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): buoyant (उत्साहित)  Synonyms: happy, cheery  Antonyms: depressed, discouraged  Example Sentence:  He is a very upbeat person.  2. SPUR (NOUN): incitement (प्रेरणा)  Synonyms: catalyst, excitant  Antonyms: deterrent, hindrance  Example

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1. SNITCH (VERB): (प्रकट करना) reveal  Synonyms: divulge, evince  Antonyms: conceal, suppress  Example Sentence:  Today Akshima is going to snitch her secret. 2. NUMB (ADJECTIVE): (सुन्न) dazed  Synonyms: indifferent, frozen 

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TOUT (VERB):show off(अपनी संपदा या चातुर्य का प्रदर्शन करना) Synonyms: praise, brag about Antonyms: blame, conceal  Example Sentence: He was touting, trying to make a really big

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1.REPINE (VERB): complain Synonyms: grumble, lament                   Antonyms: compliment, praise     Example Sentence: He always repines about his peer.           INURE(VERB): familiarize Synonyms: acclimate, toughen Antonyms: neglect, soften    Example Sentence:

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EMERGE (VERB):develop Synonyms: appear, arrive        Antonyms: abandon, decrease Example sentence: Big cows emerged from the fog. TAME (ADJECTIVE):docile Synonyms: mild, subdued             Antonyms: harsh, rough Example sentence: It is a tame dog. UNACCEPTABLE (ADJECTIVE):undesirable Synonyms: objectionable,

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INGENUITY(NOUN): Cleverness Synonyms: ability, brilliance      Antonyms: clumsiness, ignorance Example Sentence:   As per my view, this task is difficult and may require some ingenuity. SWIRL(VERB): Spin around Synonyms: churn, roil         Antonyms: straighten, uncoil Example Sentence: The leaves were swirled along the ground

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1. DISTORTION (NOUN): deformity Synonyms: bias, misuse                        Antonyms: clarity, perfection Example sentence: Private tuitions is against the backdrop of a distortion that India’s school system  must be prepared for.

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1. FLACCID (ADJECTIVE): nerveless  Synonyms: enfeebled, debilitated Antonyms: taut, firm Example Sentence: The patient’s condition is appearing as flaccid as at first. 2. CHICANERY (NOUN): dishonesty or fraud Synonyms: Intrigue, machination Antonyms: forthrightness,

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1. PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): betraying Synonyms: deceitful, deceptive  Antonyms: honest, forthright Example Sentence: His perfidious nature led him nowhere. 2. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): repulsive Synonyms: disgusting, hateful  Antonyms: agreeable, decent  Example Sentence: His obnoxious

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CURB(NOUN): control Synonyms: restriction, rein           Antonyms: freedom, encouragement Example Sentence:  Taking a few deep breaths may curb your temper. SURREPTITIOUSLY (ADVERB):secretly Synonyms: covertly, clandestinely         Antonyms: openly, publicly Example Sentence: It was a surreptitiously printed material.

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1. VERITABLE (ADJECTIVE): authentic   Synonyms: genuine, actual Antonyms: fake, unreal Example Sentence:  Our guide narrated a veritable tale about the great tomb in Agra. 2. VENAL (ADJECTIVE): bribable  

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1. ZEST (NOUN): flavoring Synonyms: pungency, piquancy Antonyms: dullness, blandness Example Sentence: My brother’s remark added a certain zest to the atmosphere. 2. WHIMSICAL (ADJECTIVE): playful Synonyms: amusing, funny Antonyms: behaving, sensible Example

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1. CULPABLE (ADJECTIVE): blameworthy Synonyms: wrong, guilty        Antonyms: innocent, clean Example Sentence: Their decision to do nothing makes them culpable. 2. CULMINATION (NOUN): climax Synonyms: conclusion,

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