English Vocab 14 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Verdict (noun): An opinion or judgment. (निर्णय)

• Synonyms: Decision, Judgment, Ruling, Adjudication, Conclusion, decree.
• Antonyms: Accusation, Allegations.

Example: Everyone was surprised over the verdict when Salman Khan was acquitted from hit and run case.  

2. Rampantly (adverb):  In an uncontrolled and rampant manner/ In extending unchecked, unrestrained manner.  (अनियंत्रित रूप से)   

• Synonyms: Uncontrollably, Unrestrainedly, Excessively, Uncheckedly.
• Antonyms: Moderately, Morally, In A Controlled, Restrained or Limited Manner.

Example: During the riots, crime was rampant in the streets.

Related words:

Rampant (adjective) – अनियंत्रित

3. Lucid (adjective): Expressed clearly; easy to understand. (सुस्पष्ट/व्यक्त)   

• Synonyms: Intelligible, Comprehensible, Understandable, Cogent, Articulate, Unambiguous. 
• Antonyms: Puzzled. Confused, Ambiguous, Obscure, Vague.

Example: The writing of the students was not so lucid, so the examiner cut down his marks.

Related words:

Lucidity (noun) - स्पष्टता

4. Subvert (verb):  Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). / to attempt to undercut or overthrow a person or group’s authority.  (उलटना/विकृत करना)   

• Synonyms: Destabilize, Unsettle, Overthrow, Overturn.
• Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Improve, Uphold.

Example: My stepmother is slowly changing things in our house in an attempt to subvert my mother’s traditions.

Verb forms: Subvert, Subverted, Subverted.

Related words:

 Subversion (noun) – उलटाव 

Subversive (adjective) – उलट देने वाला

Subversively (adverb) – क्रांतिकारी ढंग से / जबरदस्त तरीके से

5. Conferment (noun):  To bestow (something (generally a good thing like an honor)) (प्रदान)

• Synonyms: Bestowal, Conferral.
• Antonyms: Hold, Keep Back, Retain.

Example: His performance in the cricket was now recognized by the conferment of the Padmashree award by the Government.

Verb forms: Confer, Conferred, Conferred. 

Related words:

Confer (verb): (प्रदान करना) 

6. Quibble (noun) - A slight objection or criticism/ quarrel about minor matters.  (वक्रोक्ति)

• Synonyms: Moan, Grumble, Grouse, Cavil, Minor Criticism, Trivial Objection, Trivial Complaint.
• Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Agreement, Concurrence.

Example: It is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote.

Verb forms: Quibble, Quibbled, Quibbled.

Related words:

Quibble (verb) - to quarrel about minor matters.

7. Innocuous (adjective): Not harmful or offensive. (हानि रहित)

• Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innoxious, Non-Injurious, Non-Dangerous.
• Antonyms: Damaging, Destructive, Harmful, Hurtful, Injurious.

Example: Because the virus was innocuous, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak.

Related words:

Innocuously (adverb) – बिना हानि पहुंचाए

8. Dismantle (verb): To destroy (something) in an orderly way : to gradually cause (something) to come to an end. (विनष्टीकरण या विखण्डन करना)

• Synonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Wreck, Decimate,
• Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Repair, Restore.

Example: The new implemented policies were totally unfavorable to the employees, hence immediately dismantled the organization.

Verb forms: Dismantle, Dismantled, Dismantled

9. Promulgate (verb):  Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause) /to make something recognized or known. (घोषणा करना/एलान करना)

• Synonyms: Spread, Propagate, Disseminate, Announce, Proclaim, Publicize.
• Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Keep.

Example: the over promulgation of ordinances in democracy is considered as a power abuse. 

Verb forms: Promulgate, Promulgated, Promulgated.

Related words:  

Promulgation (noun) – प्रकाशन या प्रचार

10. Deliberation (noun): Long and careful consideration or discussion. (विचार-विमर्श/मंत्रणा)   

• Synonyms: Thought, Consideration, Reflection, Contemplation, Cogitation, Pondering.
• Antonyms: Carelessness, Negligence, Avoidance, Inattention.

Example: Although the two warring countries have been in deliberation for nearly a week, they still have not been able to agree on the terms of the treaty.

Verb forms: Deliberate, Deliberated, Deliberated.

Related words:

Deliberate (verb) – विमर्श करना

Deliberately (adverb) – विचारपूर्वक

11. Proclamation (noun): A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance. (घोषणा/एलान)   

• Synonyms: Promulgation, Pronouncement, Declaration, Ruling.
• Antonyms: Secret, Concealment.

Example: The mayor’s proclamation that he was stepping down sent shockwaves throughout the city.

Verb forms: Proclaim, Proclaimed, Proclaimed.

Related words:

Proclaim (noun) - (घोषणा करना)   

12. Realm (noun): A field or domain of activity or interest/ a subject or area in which an individual has curiosity, experience, and/or knowledge.(अधिकार/क्षेत्र)

• Synonyms: Domain, Sphere, Area, Field, Arena.

Example: In recent years, many technological innovations have deepened my interest in the realm of computer science.

13. Reconvene (verb): To come back together for a purpose/ to meet again to unravel something. (मिलना (पुनः)

• Synonyms: Reconcile, Rejoin, Reunify, Reassemble, Make Up, Meet Again.
• Antonyms: Estrange, Separate.

Example: Our study group will reconvene on Thursday to continue preparing for the final exam.

Verb forms: Reconvene, Reconvened, Reconvened.

14. Circumvent (verb): Find a way around an obstacle (रास्ता निकालना)

• Synonyms: Avoid, Get Round, Find A Way Round, Evade, Get Past, Bypass, Sidestep, Dodge.
• Antonyms: Face, Meet, Take On, Confront, Encounter.

Example: The computer hacker knew he would have to circumvent the firewall in order to access the bank’s funds.

Verb forms: Circumvent, Circumvented, Circumvented.

Related words:

Circumvention (noun) - उपाय/चाल/तरकीब