English Vocab 52 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Tranquility (noun): state of being tranquil; calm. (शांति)  
  • Synonyms: peacefulness, serenity, stillness, composure, quietness, placidity.
  • Antonyms: agitation, chaos, disturbance, noise, turbulence, disorder.
Example: The yoga instructor will show us the best way to reach a tranquil state.
Verb forms: Tranquilize, Tranquilized, Tranquilized.
Related words:
Tranquilize (verb) - शांत करना
Tranquil (adjective) - शांत

2. Fervor (noun): intense and passionate feeling.  (जोश/उत्साह)  
  • Synonyms: Ardor, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Prompting, Euphoria, Rapture, Passion. 
  • Antonyms: Apathy, Lethargy, Unimportance, Disinterest, Dullness, Dispassionate.
Example: The woman’s spiritual fervor led her to leave her husband and become a nun.
Related words:
Fervency (noun) - जोश
Fervent (adjective) - उत्साही
Fervently (adverb) - उत्साह से

3. Adore (verb): love and respect (someone) deeply.  (अतीव सम्मान/बहुत आदर करना/बहुत प्यार करना)  
  • Synonyms: Admire, Cherish, Revere, Honor, Venerate, Love.
  • Antonyms: Despise, Dislike, Hate, Castigate, Condemn, Criticize, Disrespect, Humiliate.
Example: My daughter just adores her new baby brother.
Verb forms: Adore, Adored, Adored.
Related words:
Adorable (adjective) - आराध्य/प्यारा
Adoration (noun) - अति प्रेम

4. Revolutionary (adjective): constituting or bringing about a major or fundamental change.  (परिवर्तनवादी/क्रांतिकारी)  
  • Synonyms: Radical, Subversive, Insurgent, Rebel.
  • Antonyms: Obedient, Follower.
Example: Government representatives are meeting with the leaders of the revolutionary movement to discuss terms for a ceasefire.
Verb forms: revolutionize, revolutionized, revolutionized.
Related words:
Revolutionize (verb) - परिवर्तन लाना
Revolution (noun) – क्रांति

5. Supervise (verb): observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity). (संचालन करना)  
  • Synonyms: Superintend, Oversee, Direct, Administer, Manage, Run, Govern, Operate, Conduct, Organize.
  • Antonyms: Mismanage, Neglect, Follow, Serve.
Example: The United Nations is supervising the withdrawal of troops from the area.
Verb forms: Supervise, Supervised, Supervised.
Related words:
Supervision (noun) - देखरेख/ ज़िम्मेदारी

6. Rival (noun): a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity. (प्रतिद्वंद्वी/विरोधी)  
  • Synonyms: Competitor, Opponent, Contestant, Contender, Challenger.
  • Antonyms: Assisting, Associate, Supporting.
Example: Since our football team is playing our school rival during the championship game, we are sure to have a spirited match.
Related words:
Rivalry (noun) - प्रतिद्वंद्विता

7. Pioneer (verb): develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity). (अग्रणी होना)  
  • Synonyms: Head, Inaugural, Initial, Lead, Original, Primary, Prime.
  • Antonyms: Secondary, Following, Last, Later.
Example: The eco-friendly hotel chain was recently recognized for being a pioneer in green practices.
Verb forms: Pioneer, Pioneered, Pioneered.
Related words:
 Pioneer (noun) - अग्रगामी/पथ प्रदर्शक

8. Hierarchy (noun): a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority. (पदक्रम/अनुक्रम)  
  • Synonyms: Pecking order, Ranking, Grading, Ladder, Social stratum, System.
  • Antonyms: Chaos, Disarrangement.
Example: Under the military hierarchy, a private must always follow a sergeant’s commands.
Related words:
Hierarchical (adjective) – श्रेणीबद्ध

9. Vent (verb): the release or expression of a strong emotion, energy, etc. (बाहर निकलने देना/अभिव्यक्त करना (स्वतन्त्रता से))  
  • Synonyms: Release, Let Out, Express, Utter, Discharge, Bring into the open.
  • Antonyms: Closing, Closure, Cessation, Stanch.
Example: As he was fired due to his sluggishness towards his work, he vented his frustrations by kicking the car.
Verb forms: Vent, Vented, Vented.
Related words:
Ventilation (noun) - खुलाव/प्रकाशन

10. Dignity (noun): the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. (गरिमा/गौरव/प्रतिष्ठा)  
  • Synonyms: honor, grace, grandeur, prestige, respect, virtue, glory.
  • Antonyms: dishonor, immorality, indecency, insignificance, unimportance.
Example: The losing basketball team showed a great deal of dignity when they cheered as their opponents accepted the trophy.
Verb forms: dignify, dignified, dignified.
Related words:
Dignitary (adjective) - उच्च पदाधिकारी
Dignify (verb) - सम्मान करना

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