English Vocab 25 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Consensus (noun): The judgment arrived at by most of those concerned/ group solidarity in sentiment and belief. (एकमत/सर्वसम्मति)  

• Synonyms: Accord, Harmony, Concurrence, Consent, Unison, Unanimity. 
• Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension, Opposition, Refusal, Opposition.

Example: The Prime Minister stated that he would not introduce a new tax without the consensus of public opinion.

Verb forms: Consent, Consented, Consented.

Related words:

• Consensual (adjective) – सहमति से
• Consent (verb) – सहमत होना

2. Doctrine (noun): A belief or set of beliefs / a stated principle of government policy. (मत/सिद्धांत)  

• Synonyms: Belief, Creed, Dogma, Tenet, Precept, Fundamental.
• Antonyms: Ambiguity, Disbelief, Heterodoxy, Skepticism.

Example: Because David was opposed to some elements of the church’s doctrine, he decided to find another place to worship.

Related words:

• Doctrinal (adjective) – सैद्धांतिक
• Doctrinally (adverb) – सिद्धांत के तौर पर

3. Arsenal (noun): A place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made. / a stock of weapons. (शस्त्रागार/हथियारघर)  

• Synonyms: Armory, Arms depot, Arms cache, Ordnance depot, Magazine, Ammunition dump.

Example: When they arrested the suspect, he had an arsenal of firearms in his possession.

4. Plethora (noun): A large or excessive amount of something.  (प्रचुरता/बहुतायत)  

• Synonyms: Overabundance, Plenty, Profusion, Surfeit, Glut.
• Antonyms: Lack, Need, Scarcity, Want, Few, Little, Rarity.

Example: He eagerly accepted the job because it came with a plethora of opportunities.

Related words:

• Plethoric (adjective) – प्रचुर

5. Wreak (verb): Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence./ cause (a large amount of damage or harm). (उत्पन्न करना/कारण होना)

• Synonyms: Effect, Inflict, Engender, Generate,
• Antonyms: Destroy, Fail, Forget, Ignore, Neglect.

Example: The storm will wreak terrible damage on Phil’s home if he does not place sandbags everywhere.

Verb forms: Wreak, Wreaked, Wreaked.

6. Havoc (noun): Wide and general destruction. /great or extreme disorder.  (तबाही)   

• Synonyms: Ravage, Destruction, Chaos, Catastrophe.
• Antonyms: Blessings, Boon.

Example: The protestors created havoc when they started to break store windows.

7. Assessment (noun): The action of assessing/evaluating someone or something.  (आंकलन /निर्धारण)

• Synonyms:  Evaluation, Judgment, Gauging, Rating, appraisal. 
• Antonyms: Ignorance, Avoidance.

Example: After the blind date, her assessment was that the man did not have polite manners.

Verb forms: Assess, Assessed, Assessed.

Related words:

• Assess (verb) – आंकना

8. Fragile (adjective): Not strong or sturdy; delicate and vulnerable./ easily destroyed or threatened. (कमज़ोर (not tenacious))   

• Synonyms: Weak, Delicate, Frail, Infirm, Feeble. 
• Antonyms: Able, Firm, Healthy, Strong, Durable, Tough, Unbreakable.

Example: Because the treaty between the two nations is very fragile, it may be damaged during the presidential meeting.

Related words:

• Fragility (noun) – भंगुरता/क्षयिता

9. Pale (adjective): Inferior or unimpressive. /not bright or brilliant.  (अप्रभावी/inferior) 

• Synonyms: Inferior, Poor, Feeble, Weak, Insipid, Vapid, Ineffective.
• Antonyms: Bright, Strong, Effective, Impressive, Superior.

Example: The famine that hit the country in 1960 was pale in comparison to what could happen in the coming months if something isn't done to help people now.

Verb forms: Pale, Paled, Paled.

Related words:

• Pale (verb) – निष्प्रभ होना

10. Proliferation (noun): The action of spreading rapidly or increasing in number.  (प्रसार/फैलाव)

• Synonyms: Spreading, Dissemination, Dispersion, Expansion.
• Antonyms: Suppressing, Contracting.

Example: After the monsoon rains, insects of all kinds begin to proliferate and you see people constantly swatting and slapping at the air.

Verb forms: Proliferate, Proliferated, Proliferated.

Related words:

• Proliferate (verb) – फैलना