English Vocab 8 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Forecast (verb): Predict or estimate (a future event or trend). (पूर्वानुमान करना)
  • Synonyms: Predict, Prophesy, Prognosticate, Augur, Foretell, Foresee.
  • Antonyms: Ignorance, Thoughtlessness.
Example: Leading economists have forecast a 5% growth in the economy for the coming year.
Verb forms: Forecast, Forecast, Forecast.

2. Dormant (adjective):  Inactive but capable of becoming active/ temporarily inactive. (निष्क्रिय)
  • Synonyms: Inactive, Inoperative, Passive, Abeyance, Comatose.
  • Antonyms: Active, Alert, Awake, Conscious, Lively.
Example: When my son lost his job, he became a dormant presence on my couch and did nothing but watch television for months.

3. Unscrupulous (adjective): Having or showing no moral principles/ unconcerned about doing what is right. (अनैतिक/विवेकहीन)
  • Synonyms: Unprincipled, Unethical, Immoral, Amoral, Conscienceless,
  • Antonyms: Decent, Ethical, Fair, Frank, Good, Honest.
Example: The unscrupulous teacher offered to raise her student’s grade if he gave her one hundred dollars.
Related words:
  • Unscrupulously (adverb) - अनैतिकता से
  • Unscrupulousness (noun) - अनैतिकता

4. Barter (verb):  The action or system of exchanging.  (विनिमय करना)
  • Synonyms: Trade, Swap, Trade Off, Exchange.
  • Antonyms: Keep, Hold. Retain.
Example: The homeless man held a sign that suggested he would barter his handyman services for a good meal.
Verb forms: Barter, Bartered, Bartered.
Related words:
  • Barterer (noun) – वस्तुविनिमेता

5. Extravagant (adjective): Exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; excessive or elaborate/ exceeding normal bounds. (अतिव्ययी/खर्चीला)
  • Synonyms: Exorbitant, Extortionate, Excessive, High, Unreasonable, Prodigal,
  • Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Restraint.
Example: Since Ellis and I have only been dating a short while, I cannot accept an extravagant gift from him.
Related words:
  • Extravagantly (adverb) - खर्चीले ढंग से

6. Inadvertent (adjective): Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning. (बेपरवाह/उपेक्षक)
  • Synonyms: Careless, Reckless, Unwitting, Unplanned, Uncalculated.
  • Antonyms: Careful, Cautious, Planned, Advertent, Attentive.
Example: Probably the most horrific consequences of violence are the inadvertent injuries or deaths of innocent bystanders.
Related words:
  • Inadvertently (adverb) - असावधानी से

7. Malfeasance (noun): The performance of an illegal deed, generally by someone in the public trust. (दुराचार/अपराध)
  • Synonyms: Impropriety, Misbehavior, Misconduct, Wrongdoing.
  • Antonyms: Manners, Obedience, Good deed.
Example: Because of the company president’s malfeasance, he has been removed from his office.

8. Induce (verb): Bring about or give rise to. (प्रेरित करना/प्रवृत करना/कारण होना)  
  • Synonyms: Bring About, Produce, Generate, Create, Engender.
  • Antonyms: Prevent, Stop, Deter, Impede.
Example: The family physician said he was afraid that surgery could induce a heart attack.
Verb forms: Induce, Induced, Induced.
Related words:
  • Inducement (noun) - अभिप्रेरण

9. Replication (noun): The repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion./ a reproduction.  (प्रतिरूप/दोहराव)
  • Synonyms: Replica, Reverberation, Reproduction, Re-Implementation.
  • Antonyms: Original, Unlikeness, Opposite, Dissimilar.
Example: Hopefully my mother won’t realize I replaced her antique vase with a cheap replication.
Verb forms: Replicate, Replicated, Replicated.
Related words:
  • Replicate (verb) - दोहराया जाना

10. Heed (verb): Pay attention to; take notice of. (ध्यान देना)
  • Synonyms: Pay Attention To, Take Notice Of, Listen To, Notice, Pay Regard To.
  • Antonyms: Disinterest, Disregard, Disrespect, Heedlessness, Ignorance.
Example: My sister is always in need of cash because she is unwilling to heed my financial advice.
Verb forms: Heed, Heeded, Heeded.
Related words:
  • Heedless (adjective) - असावधान
  • Heedfully (adverb) - ध्यान देकर
  • Heedlessly (adverb) -  लापरवाही से
  • Heedfulness (noun) -  ध्यान

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