1. aggravate (verb) – बिगाड़ना, गंभीरता बढ़ाना
Pronunciation: agr-veit
Meaning: make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious; annoy or exasperate
Synonyms: annoy, irritate, exasperate, anger, irk, vex
Antonyms: calm, conciliate
Usage:
- Stress and lack of sleep can aggravate the situation.
- Her questions aggravated him.
2. punctilious (adjective) – ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा परिशुद्ध, सूक्ष्म नियमवाला
Pronunciation: punk-tili-us
Meaning: showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour
Synonyms: meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive
Antonyms: careless, easy-going, slapdash
Usage: My father was punctilious about having all of his ties lined up by color.
3. setback (noun) – रूकावट, बाधा, विघ्न
Pronunciation: set-bak
Meaning: a reversal or check in progress
Synonyms: problem, difficulty, issue
Antonym: breakthrough
Usage: His research has suffered a temporary setback.
4. insurgent (noun, adjective) – विद्रोही
Pronunciation: in-sur-junt
Meaning: a person fighting against a government or invading force; rising in active revolt
Synonyms: rebel, revolutionary, mutineer; rebellious, rebel, revolutionary, mutinous
Antonyms: loyalist; loyal, government
Usage:
- At the time of the American Revolution, George Washington was the leadinginsurgent. (noun)
- Early yesterday morning there was an insurgent attack to the north of our base camp. (adjective)
5. abide (verb) – पालन करना, झेलना, रहना
Pronunciation: abaid
Meaning:
(a) accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
(b) be unable to tolerate (someone or something)
(c) (of a feeling or memory) continue without fading or being lost
Synonyms:
(a) obey, observe, follow
(b) tolerate, bear, stand
(c) continue, remain, survive
Antonyms:
(a) flout, reject
(b) combat, contest, fight, oppose, resist
(c) fade, disappear
Usage:
(a) Competitors must abide by the judge’s decision.
(b) I cannot abide that man; he is so self-centered.
(c) May joy and peace abide in all of us.
6. draconian (adjective) – बेरहम, निर्दय, कठोर
Pronunciation: dr-ko-ni-un
Meaning: (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe
Synonyms: harsh, severe, strict, extreme, drastic, stringent, tough, swingeing
Antonym: mild
Usage: Giving someone a life sentence for stealing a loaf of bread is a draconianconsequence.
7. confession (noun) – दोष-स्वीकृति
Pronunciation: kun-feshun
Meaning: a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime; an acknowledgement that one has done something about which one is ashamed or embarrassed
Synonyms: admission, acknowledgement
Antonyms: concealment, denial
Usage: She felt cleansed of her sins after confession.
8. spite (noun, verb) – द्वेष, द्रोह
Pronunciation: spa-it
Meaning: a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone; deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend (someone)
Synonyms: malice, bitterness, animosity, hostility, upset, hurt
Antonyms: benevolence, goodwill, affection, please
Usage: I think that man has spite against us; he is always trying to disorganize our plans.
9. curtail (verb) – घटाना, संक्षिप्त करना
Pronunciation: kur-teil
Meaning: reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on
Synonyms: reduce, cut, decrease, lessen, diminish
Antonyms: increase, lengthen
Usage: The high cost of fuel is sure to curtail holiday travel this year.
10. livid (adjective) – अति क्रुद्ध
Pronunciation: livid
Meaning: furiously angry
Synonyms: furious, angry, irate, fuming, raging, seething, incensed, enraged
Antonyms: calm, tranquil, quiet, relaxed, peaceful
Usage: The police officer was livid when the drunk driver drove directly into his vehicle.
