English Vocab 26 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Abstain (verb): Formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion./ restrain oneself from doing something. (मतदान में भाग नहींलेना/से अलग रहना)
  • Synonyms: Refrain, Shun, Abnegate, Avoid, Isolate, Defer.
  • Antonyms: Indulge, Take part.
Example: Because of my health, I am going to abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Verb forms: Abstain, Abstained, Abstained.
Related words:
  • Abstainer (noun) - से दूर रहने वाला

2. Prompt (adjective): Done without delay; immediate (तात्कालिक/शीघ्र)
  • Synonyms: Quick, Swift, Rapid, Speedy, Immediate, Instant, Expeditious.
  • Antonyms: Delayed, Late, Later, Slow, Sluggish, Lethargic.
Example: Being prompt for appointments demonstrates a sense of responsibility for an organization.
Verb forms: Prompt, Prompted, Prompted.
Related words:
  • Prompt (verb) - शीघ्रता करना
  • Promptness (noun) - शीघ्रता

3. Tenure (noun): The holding of an office. (कार्यकाल)
  • Synonyms: Incumbency, Term of office, Holding, Reign, Period of/in office.
Example: With a tenure exceeding forty years, Judge Marshall has held his office longer than any other judge in our county.
Verb forms: Tenure, Tenured, Tenured.
Related words:
  • Tenure (verb)- आजीवन आजीविका देना

4. Commence (verb): Set in motion, cause to start./begin.  (शुरू होना/प्रारम्भ होना)
  • Synonyms: Begin, Start, Initiate, Inaugurate, Embark On.
  • Antonyms: Close, Complete, Conclude, End, Finish, Stop, Cease.
Example: The school year will commence in mid-August and conclude during the last week of May.
Verb forms: Commence, Commenced, Commenced.
Related words:
  • Commencement (noun) – प्रारम्भ

5. Unambiguous (adjective): Having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning./ clearly expressed.  (स्पष्ट/सीधी/ साफ़)  
  • Synonyms: Explicit, Obvious, Apparent, Plain, Definite, Unblurred.
  • Antonyms: Ambiguous, Indefinite, Obscure, Vague.
Example: The unambiguous speech given by PM on demonetization convinced the people that it was ultimately for their welfare.
Related words:
  • Unambiguously (adverb) - सुस्पष्ट ढंग से

6. Censure (verb):  Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. (आक्षेप करना/दोषी ठहराना)
  • Synonyms: Reprimand, Disapproval, Admonition, Condemnation.
  • Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Encouragement, Endorsement, Ratification.
Example: The pharmacy board will censure the pharmacist for not properly monitoring his drug supply.
Verb forms: Censure, Censured, Censured.

7. Outrageous (adjective): Shockingly bad or excessive or distasteful. (अपमानजनक/सख्त)  
  • Synonyms: Shocking, Disgraceful, Scandalous, Atrocious, Appalling, Abhorrent.
  • Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Acceptable, Delightful, Pleasing, Reasonable, Sensible.
Example: While the man thought he was charming the ladies at the bar, he was actually offending them with his outrageous comments.
Related words:
  • Outrageously (adverb) - खराब ढंग से

8. Unrelenting (adjective): Never-ceasing / in a persistent way. (निरन्तर)  
  • Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Continuous, Endless, Implacable, Incessant, Persistent.
  • Antonyms: Broken, Ceasing, Inconstant, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted.
Example: The unrelenting support of his party members made him to be the presidential candidate to next election.
Related words:
  • Unrelentingly (adverb) - लगातार

9. Atrocity (noun): An extremely wicked or cruel act./ a horrific action.   (अत्याचार/क्रूरता)  
  • Synonyms: Atrociousness, Enormity, Heinousness, Nefariousness, Wickedness, Fiendishness.
  • Antonyms: Kindness, Pleasantness, Gentleness, Mildness.
Example: When the president learned of the dictator’s atrocity, he promised to help remove the cruel leader from power.
Related words:
  • Atrocious (adjective) – भयानक
  • Atrociously (adjective) – भयानक रूप से

10. Partisan (adjective): In favor of something or someone for a particular cause. (पक्षपातपूर्ण)  
  • Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, One-Sided, Discriminatory, Preferential, Partial.
  • Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased, Neutral, Impartial, Equitable.
Example: Because of your partisan views, you are unwilling to look at other options.
Related words:
  • Partisanship (noun) – पक्षपात

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