GRAFT (noun) : घूस
Meaning: bribery and other corrupt practices used to secure illicit advantages or gains in politics or business.
अर्थ: राजनीति या व्यवसाय में अवैध लाभ या लाभ को सुरक्षित करने के लिए रिश्वत और अन्य भ्रष्ट आचरण।
Synonyms: corruption, dishonesty, fraudulence, subornation.
Antonyms: incorruptibility, honesty, sterility, probity.
Example: Public procurement laws also need urgent reform to prevent graft and corruption.
MAINSTAY (noun) : आधार
Meaning: a person or thing on which something else is based or depends.
अर्थ: वह व्यक्ति या वस्तु जिस पर कोई और चीज आधारित या निर्भर है।
Synonyms: cornerstone, bulwark, buttress, bastion.
Antonyms: antagonist, opponent, enemy.
Example: Smith was a mainstay of the club’s success this season with his running from defence and solid tackling.
MISGIVING (noun) : संदेह
Meaning: a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.
अर्थ: किसी चीज के परिणाम या परिणाम के बारे में संदेह या आशंका की भावना।
Synonyms: qualm, doubt, reservation, scruple.
Antonyms: assurance, certainty, certitude, conviction.
Example: Despite my misgivings, I picked up a box of these today when I filled the new prescription.
STUPEFY (Verb) : मूर्ख बनाना
Meaning: to shock someone; stun
अर्थ: किसी को झटका देना; अचेत
Synonyms: astound, benumb
Antonyms: enliven, calm
Example: The people exclaim in horror and are stupefied with fear.
CONSTERNATION (Noun) : आतंक
Meaning: a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
अर्थ: आम तौर पर कुछ अप्रत्याशित पर चिंता या निराशा की भावना।
Synonyms: perturbation, anxiety, distress, disquiet,
Antonyms: satisfaction
Example: I sleep in consternation not knowing where my keys are.
MOOT (Adjective) : विवादास्पद
Meaning: subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.
अर्थ: बहस, विवाद या अनिश्चितता के अधीन।
Synonyms: debatable, arguable, problematic, contentious
Antonyms: certain, definite
Example: It is again a moot point whether India’s ASAT test, and its positioning as a critical element in India’s strategic defence capability, will have the desired impact that the nation’s leaders hope for.
LAUREATE (noun) : पुरस्कार विजेता
Meaning: a person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.
अर्थ: एक व्यक्ति जो उत्कृष्ट रचनात्मक या बौद्धिक उपलब्धि के लिए एक पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया जाता है।
Synonyms: distinguished, victor, significant, glorious.
Antonyms: dishonorable, inglorious, insignificant, infamous.
Example: Disease experts say the drugs developed by Monday’s Nobel laureates have had a major impact.
STIPULATE (verb) : शर्त लगाना
Meaning: demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
अर्थ: आमतौर पर एक समझौते के तहत मांग या निर्दिष्ट (एक आवश्यकता)।
Synonyms: specify, prescribe, enjoin, assign.
Antonyms: relinquish, surrender, yield, imply.
Example: The software company’s policies stipulate employees must take two fifteen-minute breaks a day.
OBSTREPEROUS (Adjective) : प्रचंड
Meaning: difficult to deal with and noisy
अर्थ: मुश्किल और शोर से निपटना
Synonyms: loud, blusterous
Antonyms: calm, silent
Example: Only a few highly publicised cases have been manipulated to give the impression of obstreperous owners.