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1) Glimmer (Verb) — अस्थिर प्रतिबिंब देना
Definition: To give off a subdued unsteady reflection
Synonyms: Ace, Bit, Crumb, Dab, Dram
Antonyms: Abundance, Barrel, Boatload
Usage: The conviction of two men offers a glimmer of hope to other victims of the anti-Sikh pogrom.
2) Pogrom (Noun) – नरसंहार या वध
Definition: An organized massacre of a particular ethnic group
Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter
Usage: The conviction of two men offers a glimmer of hope to other victims of the anti-Sikh pogrom.
3) Resurrected (Verb) – पुनर्जीवित करना
Definition: Revive or revitalize (something that is inactive, disused, or forgotten).
Synonyms: Revive, Restore, Regenerate, Revitalize
Antonyms: Death, Expiration, Extinction
Usage: A mob attack on shop-keepers in Mahipalpur, was resurrected after being closed as ‘untraced’
4) Discrepancy (Noun) — असंगति
Definition: An illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Synonyms: Inconsistency, Difference, Disparity
Antonyms: Similarity, Correspondence
Usage: The trial court has rightly brushed aside minor discrepancies in evidence and technical objections to the fresh investigation being taken up, and concluded
5) Cogent (Adjective) – दृढ़ या आकर्षक
Definition: (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
Synonyms: Convincing, Compelling, Strong
Antonyms: Vague, Unconvincing, Muddled
Usage: It was cogent and reliable
6) Henchman (Noun) — अनुयायी
Definition: A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or violence by way of service.
Synonyms: Follower, Supporter, Assistant, Aide, Helper, Adjutant
Antonyms: Leader
Usage: Investigators and prosecutors seldom succeed in nailing political leaders and their key henchmen.
7) Shoddy (Adjective) — खराब गुणवत्ता
Definition: Badly made or done.
Synonyms: Poor-quality, Inferior, Second-rate
Antonyms: Well made, Careful
Usage: The slow judicial process was made even more excruciating by manipulated investigation and shoddy prosecution.
8) Efflux (Noun) – निर्वहन
Definition: The flowing out of a substance or particle.
Synonyms: Discharge, Effluence, Emanation
Antonyms: Influx, Inflow, Stand Still, Ebb
Usage: The latest verdict demonstrates that the efflux of years need not be an impediment to the project of securing justice.
9) Clerics (Noun) — मौलवियों
Definition: A priest or religious leader, especially a Christian or Muslim one.
Synonyms: Chaplain, Clergyman, Minister, Priest.
Usage: The clerics had gathered to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed
10) Sacrilege (Noun) — अपवित्रीकरण
Definition: Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Synonyms: Desecration, Profanity, Profaneness
Antonyms: Piety, Respectfulness
Usage: Putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege
11) Venerate (Verb) — सम्मानित करना
Definition: Regard with great respect; revere
Synonyms: Revere, Reverence, Respect, Worship, Adulate
Antonyms: Despise
Usage: Hardline Sunnis consider venerating the Prophet’s birthday sacrilegious
