English Vocab 55 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Dissenter (noun): A person who dissents from some established policy (भिन्नमतावलम्बी/जो प्रचलित मत के विरुद्ध हो)   

• Synonyms: Skeptic, Protester, Separatist, Rebel, Nonconformist
• Antonyms: Follower, Obedient.

Example: The union is going to dissent with management’s offer of a small pay increase.

Verb Forms: Dissent, Dissented, Dissented.

Related words:

• Dissent (verb) - मतभेद या असहमति होना

2. Exhibition (noun): A display or demonstration of something particularly of a skill. (प्रदर्शन) 

• Synonyms: Display, Show, Showing, Presentation, Demonstration, Showcase, Mounting.
• Antonyms: Concealment, Cover, Hiding.

Example: An exhibition of works by Leonardo da Vinci drew thousands of visitors to the museum.

Verb Forms: Exhibit, Exhibited, Exhibited.

Related words:

• Exhibit (verb) - प्रदर्शन करना/ दर्शाना

3. Lofty (adjective): Having or displaying great dignity or nobility/elevated in nature or style. (उत्कृष्ट/उद्धत/ ऊंचा) 

• Synonyms: Eminent, Gallant, Majestic, Proud, Elevated, Exalted, Grand, Noble.
• Antonyms: Low, Normal, Wretch, Contemptible.

Example: The football players have set a lofty goal in their bid to win all their home games this year.

Related words:

• Loftily (adverb) - गौरवशाली ढंग से
• Loftiness (noun) – बुलंदी  

4. Aggrieved (adjective): Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.  (असंतुष्ट होना /व्यथित होना)  

• Synonyms: Resentful, Affronted, Indignant, Discontented, Angry, Distressed, Unhappy.
• Antonyms: Comforted, Happy, Pleased, Contented, Satisfied.

Example: Many people who are non visionary can be seen aggrieved over Demonetization move of the government.

Verb Forms: Aggrieve, Aggrieved, Aggrieved.

Related words:

• Aggrieve (verb) – सताना

5. Congregate (verb): Gather into a crowd or mass. (एकत्रित होना) 

• Synonyms: Gather, Assemble, Mass, Meet, Congress.
• Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate, Spread.

Example: Will your whole family congregate at your grandfather’s house during the holidays?

Verb Forms: Congregate, Congregated, Congregated.

Related words:

• Congregation (verb) - जन समूह

6. Exploitation (noun): The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work. (शोषण/दोहन)   

• Synonyms: Taking Advantage, Making Use, Abuse of, Misuse, Ill treatment, Unfair treatment.
• Antonyms: Fair Treat.

Example: We joined a union to end exploitation at the hands of the company owners.

Verb Forms: Exploit, Exploited, Exploited.

Related words:

• Exploit(verb) – शोषण करना

7. Petition (noun): A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause. (याचिका/प्रार्थना पत्र) 

• Synonyms: Appeal, Round Robin, Application, Prayer, Request, Suit, Entreaty, Imprecation, Invocation.

Example: A nonviolent way to protest a law is by signing a petition requesting the annulment of the law.

Related words:

• Petitioner (noun) - प्रार्थी 

8. Intriguing (adjective): Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating. (पहेलीनुमा)  

• Synonyms: Tempt, Tantalize, Curious, Attentive.
• Antonyms: Boring, Unexciting, Un-Stimulating.

Example: The store’s intriguing ad made me want to look at the boutique’s offerings.

Verb Forms: Intrigue, Intrigued, Intrigued.

Related words:

• Intrigue (verb) - साज़िश करना

9. Allegiance (noun): Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause. (निष्ठा/ वफादारी)  

• Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Fealty, Adherence, Devotion.
• Antonyms: Apathy, Dishonor, Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Treachery, Enmity.

Example: We took an oath of allegiance upon entering the military, and none of us plan on violating it.

10. Diktat (noun): An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.  (फरमान)  

• Synonyms: Decree, Order, Ukase, Behest.
• Antonyms: Ignorance.

Example: The company president issued a diktat that employees may not wear jeans to work.