1. SKIRMISH (NOUN): (झड़प): fight Synonyms: clash, conflict Antonyms: accord, harmony Example Sentence: The unit was caught in several skirmishes and the commanding officer was killed. 2. PROTRACT

COMBATIVENESS (NOUN): (लडाकुपन)eagerness to fight or argue. Synonyms: bellicosity, militancy Antonyms: friendliness  Example Sentence:  He is known for his combativeness and short temper. EXTRAPOLATE(VERB):(बहिर्वेशन करना) guess or think of

1. PLEDGE (NOUN): oath : (प्रतिज्ञा)  Synonyms: promise, vow  Antonyms: breach, break  Example Sentence:  The UNFCCC underlined the fulfilment of national pledges related to carbon emission. 

1. COMEMMORATE (VERB): (पुण्यस्मरण करना) pay tribute to  Synonyms: salute, honour  Antonyms: disregard, dishonour  Example Sentence:  The victory is commemorated in songs.  2. TERRIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (भयानक) horrible

1. PONTIFICATE (VERB): sermonize :(धार्मिक शिक्षा देना)  Synonyms: preach, dogmatize  Antonyms: praise, applaud  Example Sentence:  He loves to hear himself talk and will often pontificate on even

1. RECALCITRANT (ADJECTIVE): disobedient (उद्दण्ड) Synonyms: fractious, obstinate Antonyms: agreeable, compliant Example Sentence: A class of recalcitrant fifteen-year-olds. 2. SAP (VERB): blunt (खत्म कर देना) Synonyms: cripple, deplete Antonyms: create, build

1. STOCKPILE (VERB): (भंडार लगाना): store up Synonyms: amass, accumulate Antonyms: dissipate Example Sentence: They stockpiled weapons and ammunition that will last several months. 2. INEVITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिहार्य): unavoidable

1. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): inclusive Synonyms: all-inclusive, complete Antonyms: partial Example Sentence: I have a comprehensive collection of photographs. 2. AMENABLE (ADJECTIVE): (आज्ञाकारी): compliant Synonyms: acquiescent, biddable Antonyms: uncooperative Example Sentence:

1. BELITTLE (VERB): (अपयश फैलाना): disparage  Synonyms: denigrate, run down  Antonyms: run down  Example Sentence:  She belittled my riding skills whenever she could.  2. SUSCEPTIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (अतिसंवेदनशील): impressionable  Synonyms: credulous,

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,

1. DEFALCATION (NOUN): (गबन): default   Synonyms: disaster, failure  Antonyms: accomplishment, achievement  Example Sentence:  Ravi made defalcation in funds.    2. CANDOR (NOUN): (निष्कपटता): frankness  Synonyms: directness, fairness  Antonyms: dishonesty, unfairness 

1. INCONSEQUENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (महत्तवहीन): insignificant  Synonyms: unimportant, trivial  Antonyms: significant  Example Sentence:  They always talk about inconsequential things.  2. CAUTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सतर्क): careful  Synonyms: wary aware  Antonyms: incautious  Example Sentence:  A

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 

1. ONSLAUGHT (NOUN): (हमला): attack Synonyms: assault, onset Antonyms: defense, repulsion Example Sentence: The onslaught was unleashed on the day that G8 world leaders met at

1. TRANSITIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (माध्यमिक): intermediate Synonyms: middle, midway Antonyms: initial Example Sentence: A transitional government had been appointed. 2. EXPATRIATE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रवासी): emigrant Synonyms: non-native, displaced Antonyms: native Example Sentence:

1. VOCIFEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (मुखर): vehement Synonyms: outspoken, vocal Antonyms: silent, quiet Example Sentence: He was a vociferous opponent of the takeover. 2. EXODUS (NOUN): (निष्क्रमण): withdrawal Synonyms: evacuation, leaving

1. MONSTROUS (ADJECTIVE): (विकट/राक्षसी): shockingly devilish  Synonyms: atrocious, heinous  Antonyms: moral, sensible  Example Sentence:  It is monstrous how badly he is treated.    2. REVERENT (ADJECTIVE): (श्रद्धालु): showing great

1. PRIMA FACIE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रथम दृष्टया): based on the first impression  Synonyms: apparent, evident  Antonyms: hidden, inapparent  Example Sentence:  There was a prima facie case that a contempt

ABDICATE (VERB): (त्यागना)fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty). Synonyms: disown, spurn, renounce Antonyms: keep, assume, hold  Example Sentence:  She abdicated all responsibility for the project.

1. CHAPERON (VERB): (किसी की चौकसी करना) escort  Synonyms: guide, protect  Antonyms: ignore, neglect  Example Sentence:  Alka chaperoned the children at all times.  2. ENCAPSULATE (VERB): (प्रावरण करना) enclose 

1. TITILLATE (VERB): (गुदगुदाना/ उत्तेजित करना) excite  Synonyms: stimulate, tantalize  Antonyms: bore, disenchant  Example Sentence:  They are paid to titillate the notorious politician.  2. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE):

1. JOCULAR (ADJECTIVE): funny :(मज़ाकिया)  Synonyms: humorous, playful  Antonyms: gloomy, sad  Example Sentence:  I made a jocular statement at the party.  2. KIBBLE (VERB): crush :(टुकड़े टुकड़े करना)  Synonyms:

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

1. EXCURSION (VERB): (भ्रमण): cruise  Synonyms: expedition, jaunt  Antonyms: halt, stop  Example Sentence:  Our island excursion of Honduras was filled with touring the landmarks.  2. UNFEIGNED (ADJECTIVE): (अकृत्रिम): original 

 1. WORRISOME (ADJECTIVE): (चिंताजनक): worrying  Synonyms: daunting, alarming  Antonyms: reassuring  Example Sentence:  The situation were becoming worrisome day be day.  2. CONCEDE (VERB): (स्वीकार करना): admit  Synonyms: acknowledge, accept  Antonyms: deny 

1. EXPLOSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): fiery  Synonyms: stormy, violent  Antonyms: calm  Example Sentence:  My friend is infamous for his explosive temper.  2. ELIGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (योग्य): entitled  Synonyms: permitted, allowed  Antonyms: ineligible  Example

1. ASTONISHING (ADJECTIVE): (आश्चर्यजनक): surprising  Synonyms: impressive, amazing  Antonyms: unimpressive  Example Sentence:  All his achievements are nothing short of astonishing.  2. STARTLE (VERB): (डराना): surprise  Synonyms: frighten, scare  Antonyms: put at

1. DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): visible  Synonyms: detectable, perceptible  Antonyms: imperceptible  Example Sentence:  The scandal had no discernible effect on his career.  2. PENURY (NOUN): (दरिद्रता): impoverishment  Synonyms: indigence, need  Antonyms: wealth 

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): prohibit Synonyms: debar, preclude

1. HUMANITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): (मानवीय): compassionate Synonyms: humane, unselfish Antonyms: selfish, for profit Example Sentence: The prisoner had been released early for humanitarian behaviour. 2. ACCEDE (VERB): (मान लेना): accept

1. PERVERSE (ADJECTIVE): (विकृतिग्रस्त): awkward Synonyms: contrary, difficult Antonyms: accomodating Example Sentence: Kate’s perverse decision not to cooperate held good. 2. AMORAL (ADJECTIVE): (नीतिहीन): unprincipled Synonyms: unethical, unscrupulous Antonyms: moral Example

1. ANGST (NOUN): (उत्कंठा): feeling of anxiety  Synonyms: agony, apprehension Antonyms: calmness, confidence Example Sentence: A day before the fight, the inexperienced boxer was plagued with angst about

DEVOLUTION (NOUN): (हस्तांतरण):decentralization Synonyms: delegation, dispersal Antonyms: centralization Example Sentence: Its focus was to draw up a detailed blueprint for devolution.   LANGUISH (VERB): (दुर्बल): weaken Synonyms: deteriorate, decline Antonyms: thrive,

1. HOBNOB (VERB):(मित्रता करना ) mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status. Synonyms: socialize, associate with  Antonyms: live alone, disassociate  Example Sentence:  Now a days

1. KNOTTY (ADJECTIVE): troublesome (कठिन)  Synonyms: mystifying, puzzling  Antonyms: facile, uncomplicated  Example Sentence:  This was a knotty legal problem.  2. FLEDGLING (ADJECTIVE): emerging (उभरती हुई) Synonyms: emergent, beginning  Antonyms: multiskillled, unfledged

1. MONGER (NOUN): (बेचनेवाला) vendor    Synonyms: peddler, trader  Antonyms: customer, consumer Example Sentence:  Aniruddha is a fishmonger.  2. UPHOLD (VERB): (कायम रखना) maintain   Synonyms: support, endorse 

1. SOLILOQUY (NOUN): discourse :(स्वगत भाषण)  Synonyms: monologue, address  Antonyms: dialogue, discussion  Example Sentence:  Preparing for his soliloquy, Shakespeare paced back and forth reading his monologue lines

1. HITHERTO (ADVERB): (विगत रूप से): previously  Synonyms: formerly, earlier  Antonyms: later, after  Example sentence:  I confess that I have hitherto indulged very little in my

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 

1. SUBDUED (ADJECTIVE): (विषादपूर्ण): sombre Synonyms: low-spirited, downcast Antonyms: lively Example Sentence: I felt strangely subdued as I drove home. 2. COMPETITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (वाजिब): reasonable Synonyms: moderate, economical Antonyms: exorbitant Example

1 SCATHING (ADJECTIVE): (कुम्हलाना) :devastating Synonyms: withering, blistering Antonyms: mild Example Sentence: She launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister.   2 IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (निकट का): impending

1. RAVAGE (VERB): (विध्वंस करना): devastate Synonyms: ruin, destroy Antonyms: conserve Example Sentence: Southern Florida was entirely ravaged by the hurricane. 2. COPIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचुर): abundant Synonyms: superabundant, plentiful Antonyms: sparse

SUPERVENE (VERB): (पीछे आना):Follow Synonyms:pursue, supersede Antonyms: retreat, precede Example Sentence: Team members supervene their leaders. 2. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): Harsh Synonyms: cruel, oppressive Antonyms: easy, gentle

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): gap 

1. INDICTMENT (NOUN): (अभियोग): charge  Synonyms: accusation, arraignment  Antonyms: acquittal  Example Sentence:  It is an indictment for conspiracy.  2. SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): criticize  Synonyms: find fault with, censure  Antonyms: praise 

1. INFECTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सम्मोहक): irresistible  Synonyms: compelling, contagious  Antonyms: resistible  Example Sentence:  Her laughter grabs everyone’s attention as it is loud and infectious.  2. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repudiate 

1. COOPERATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (सहकारी): collaborative  Synonyms: collective, communal  Antonyms: individual  Example Sentence:  Every member has clearly defined tasks in a cooperative enterprise.  2. CAUTION (NOUN): (सावधानी): care  Synonyms: wariness, awareness 

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. TRITE (ADJECTIVE): (घिसे-पिटे): hackneyed Synonyms: banal, clichéd Antonyms: original Example Sentence: This point may now seem obvious and trite. 2. EXPLOIT (VERB): (अनुचित लाभ उठाना): take advantage of

1. WITHHOLD (VERB): (रोक): retain Synonyms: keep back Antonyms: grant Example Sentence: The name of the dead man is being withheld. 2. EXEMPTION (NOUN): (छूट): immunity Synonyms: exception, dispensation