1) Pragmatic (Adjective) – व्यावहारिक
Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
Synonyms: Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, sensible
Antonyms: Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic
Usage: A pragmatic approach to politics
2) Reprieve (Noun) – दण्डविराम
Meaning: Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).
Synonyms: Pardon, spare, acquit, grant an amnesty to, amnesty
Antonyms: Charge, punish
Usage: Under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved
3) Blatant (Adjective) – ज़बरदस्त
Meaning: Done openly and unashamedly
Synonyms: Flagrant, glaring, obvious, undisguised
Antonyms: Inconspicuous, subtle
Usage: Blatant lies
4) Jeopardize (Verb) – ख़तरे में डालना
Meaning: Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm
Synonyms: Threaten, endanger, imperil, menace, risk
Antonyms: Safeguard
Usage: A devaluation of the dollar would jeopardize New York’s position as a financial centre
5) Arbitrary (Adjective) – मनमाना
Meaning: Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Synonyms: Capricious, whimsical, random, chance
Antonyms: Rational, reasoned
Usage: An arbitrary decision
6) Incumbent (Adjective) – पदधारी
Meaning: Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility
Synonyms: Binding, obligatory, mandatory, necessary, compulsory,
Antonyms: Optional
Usage: It is incumbent on the government to give a clear lead
7) Hefty (Noun) – बड़ा और भारी
Meaning: Large and heavy
Synonyms: Burly, heavy, sturdy, strapping, bulky
Antonyms: Slight, gaunt, light
Usage: A Hefty young chap
8) Conducive (Adjective) – अनुकूल
Meaning: Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible
Synonyms: Favourable, beneficial, valuable, advantageous
Antonyms: Unfavourable
Usage: An environment which is conducive to learning
9) Inevitable (Noun) – अवश्यंभावी
Meaning: Certain to happen; unavoidable
Synonyms: Unavoidable, inescapable, bound to happen
Antonyms: Avoidable, uncertain
Usage: War was inevitable
10) Accuse (Verb) – आरोप लगाना
Meaning: Charge (someone) with an offence or crime
Synonyms: Charge with, indict for, arraign for, take to court for
Antonyms: Absolve, clear, exonerate
Usage: He was accused of murdering his wife’s lover