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1). Abysmal (Adjective) – भयानक
Definition: extremely bad; appalling.
Synonyms: dreadful, awful, terrible, frightful, atrocious, disgraceful, deplorable, shameful, woeful, hopeless
Antonyms: good, outstanding, measurable, low
Usage: the quality of her work is abysmal
2). Enforcement (Noun) – प्रवर्तन
Definition: the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Synonyms: imposition, implementation, application, carrying out, administration, administering, discharge, fulfilment, execution, prosecution
Antonyms: cease, halt, refuse, stop
Usage: the strict enforcement of environmental regulations
3). Paradigm (Noun) – मिसाल
Definition: a typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model.
Synonyms: exemplar, ideal, mirror, chart, criterion, model
Antonyms: disorganization, atypical
Usage: society’s paradigm of the ‘ideal woman
4). Robust (Adjective) – मजबूत
Definition: strong and healthy; vigorous
Synonyms: strong, vigorous, sturdy, tough, powerful
Antonyms: weak, frail
Usage: the Caplan family are a robust lot
5). Revamp (Verb) – सुधारना
Definition: give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to
Synonyms:renovate, redecorate, refurbish, recondition, rehabilitate, rebuild, reconstruct, overhaul,
Antonyms: break, damage, destroy
Usage: an attempt to revamp the museum’s image
6). Drift (Verb) – बह जाना
Definition: be carried slowly by a current of air or water
Synonyms: wander, wander aimlessly, roam, rove, meander, stray, coast
Antonyms: ditch, individual, whole, valley, one
Usage: I was drifting off to sleep
7). Formidable (Adjective) – दुर्जेय
Definition: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Synonyms: intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying, horrifying, chilling, disturbing
Antonyms: comforting, easy, weak
Usage: a formidable opponent
8). Accusation (Noun) – इलज़ाम
Definition: a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Synonyms:allegation, charge, claim, assertion, asseveration, attribution, incrimination, imputation, denouncement, indictment, arraignment, citation
Antonyms: absolve, clear, exonerate
Usage: accusations of bribery
9). Scepticism (Noun) – संशयवाद
Definition: a sceptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something
Synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness, a pinch of salt, lack of conviction
Antonyms: conviction, belief, faith
Usage: these claims were treated with scepticism
10). Jitter (Noun) – कलमलाना
Definition: feelings of extreme nervousness.
Synonyms: anxiety, fidgets, dither, shivers
Antonyms: calmness
Usage: a bout of the jitters
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