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- Oblivious (adjective) – बेख़बर
Definition: not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
Synonyms: unaware, unconscious, heedless, unmindful, insensible, unheeding, ignorant, blind, deaf
Antonyms: conscious, aware, mindful, sensible
Usage: she became absorbed in the book, oblivious to the passage of time
- Codify (verb)- संहिताबद्ध करना
Definition: arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code
Synonyms: systematize, systemize, organize, arrange, order, marshal, set out, chart, structure
Antonyms: random, unsystematic, not arranged, lacking order
Usage: the statutes have codified certain branches of common law
- Onus (noun) – जिम्मेदारी
Definition: something that is one’s duty or responsibility.
Synonyms: burden, responsibility, liability, obligation, duty, weight, load, charge, mantle, encumbrance
Antonyms: blamelessness, unaccountable, irresponsibility
Usage: The onus is on you to show that you have suffered loss
- Envisage (verb) — परिकल्पना करना
Definition: form a mental picture of (something not yet existing or known)
Synonyms: foresee, predict, forecast, foretell, anticipate, expect, think likely, envision
Antonyms: disregard, ignore, unexpected, unforeseen
Usage: he knew what he liked but had difficulty envisaging it
- Fruition (noun) – पूर्ति
Definition: the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project.
Synonyms: fulfilment, realization, actualization, materialization
Antonyms: inception, creation, formation
Usage: the plans have come to fruition rather sooner than expected
- Helm (noun) — पतवार
Definition: a wheel for steering a ship or boat, a position of control
Synonyms: tiller, wheel, control, power, authority, dominance
Antonyms: uncontrolled, no authority, weak, lack of power
Usage: He remained at the helm throughout the election, ensuring success through any means necessary.
- Sham (noun) – दिखावा
Definition: a thing that is not what it is purported to be
Synonyms: fake, pretended, feigned, simulated, false, artificial, bogus, synthetic, spurious, ersatz
Antonyms: real, true, original, genuine, authentic, actual
Usage: our current free health service is a sham
- Conciliate (verb) – समझौता करना
Definition: stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate
Synonyms: appease, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down, soothe, humour
Antonyms: agitate, anger, irritate, worsen, tick-off
Usage: concessions were made to conciliate the peasantry
- Respite (noun) – राहत
Definition: a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Synonyms: rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out, hiatus
Antonyms: continuation, punishment, sentence, without pause
Usage: the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering
- Muzzling (verb) – नियंत्रित करना
Definition: put a muzzle on, control someone or something
Synonyms: leash, control, manage, guide, administer, steer
Antonyms: helpless, weak, struggle, impotent, unable, disabled
Usage: Somebody needs to muzzle the politicians who are creating chaos.
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