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1). Glean (Verb) — निस्सारण करना
Definition: obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty
Synonyms: obtain, get, take, draw, derive, extract, cull, garner, gather, reap
Antonyms: distribute, dispense, apportion, spread
Usage: the information is gleaned from press cuttings
2). Aggrieved (Adjective) – परेशान
Definition: feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.
Synonyms: resentful, affronted, indignant, disgruntled, discontented, angry, distressed, unhappy, disturbed, anguished, hurt, pained, upset
Antonyms: comforted, happy, pleased
Usage: they were aggrieved at the outcome
3). Contestation (Noun) – तर्क या मुकाबला
Definition: the action or process of disputing or arguing.
Synonyms: argument, contest, contention, debate, dispute, controversy, disagreement
Antonyms: agreement, harmony, peace, quiet
Usage: ideological contestation over social policy in the European Union
4). Precise (Adjective) – सटीक
Definition: marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Synonyms: exact, accurate, correct, error-free, pinpoint, specific, detailed, explicit
Antonyms: imprecise, inaccurate, ambiguous, improper, flexible, general, incorrect
Usage: precise directions
5). Prone (Adjective) – अतिसंवेदनशील
Definition: likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable
Synonyms: susceptible, vulnerable, liable, inclined, given, subject, disposed, predisposed
Antonyms: resistant, immune, unlikely, upright, straight
Usage: farmed fish are prone to disease
6). Stagger (Verb) – आश्चर्यचकित होना
Definition: astonish or deeply shock
Synonyms: astonish, amaze, nonplus, startle, astound, surprise, bewilder, stun, flabbergast, shock, shake
Antonyms: carry on, continue, stay
Usage: I was staggered to find it was six o’clock
7). Vulnerable (Adjective) – भेद्य
Definition: exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Synonyms: endangered, unsafe, unprotected, ill-protected, unguarded
Antonyms: invulnerable, resilient
Usage: we were in a vulnerable position
8). Consensus (Noun) – आम सहमति
Definition: a general agreement.
Synonyms: agreement, harmony, concord, like-mindedness, concurrence, consent, common consent, accord, unison, unity, unanimity
Antonyms: withhold, remove, denial, dissension, opposition
Usage: there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed
9). Perspective (Noun) – परिप्रेक्ष्य
Definition: a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Synonyms: outlook, view, viewpoint, position, stand, stance, angle, slant, attitude
Antonyms: hopeless, unpromising, ineffectual
Usage: most guidebook history is written from the editor’s perspective
10). Aggravate (Verb) – बदतर करना
Definition: make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
Synonyms: bother, irritate, provoke, exasperate, grate
Antonyms: aid, delight, help, please
Usage: military action would only aggravate the situation
