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1) Extradition (Noun) — प्रत्यर्पण
Definition: The action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime.
Synonyms: Deportation, Handover, Repatriation, Refoulement
Antonyms: Hold, Keep
Usage: The extradition to India of British businessman Christian Michel, alleged to be the middleman in the AgustaWestl and helicopters case.
2) Fugitive (Adjective) — क्षणभंगुर
Definition: Quick to disappear; fleeting.
Synonyms: Fleeting, Transient, Transitory, Ephemeral,
Antonyms: Permanent, Long-lasting
Usage: Ours is a fugitive life.
3) Amenable (Adjective) – अनुपालन
Definition: Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
Synonyms: Compliant, Acquiescent, Biddable, Manageable
Antonyms: Uncooperative
Usage: An easy-going, amenable child.
4) Juncture (Noun) – समय
Definition: A particular point in events or time.
Synonyms: Point, Point in time, Time, Moment
Antonyms: Cleft, Crack, Crevice
Usage: The plane crashed at the juncture of two mountains.
5) Scrutiny (Noun) — संवीक्षा
Definition: Critical observation or examination.
Synonyms: Careful examination, inspection, survey
Antonyms: Glance, Cursory look
Usage: Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny.
6) Strenuous (adjective) – कठिन
Definition: Requiring or using great effort or exertion.
Synonyms: Arduous, Difficult, Hard, Tough, Taxing
Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Half-hearted, Feeble
Usage: The government made strenuous efforts to upgrade the quality of the teaching profession.
7) consular (Adjective) — वाणिज्यिदूत संबधी
Definition: Relating to the consul or consulate in a foreign city.
Synonyms: Diplomatic, Valid
Usage: A consular official must interview applicants.
8) Fragile (Adjective) — नाज़ुक
Definition: (of an object) easily broken or damaged.
Synonyms: Breakable, Easily broken, Brittle, Frangible
Antonyms: Robust, Sound, Durable
Usage: She is still very fragile after her ordeal.
9) Flare-up (noun) — भड़कना
Definition: A sudden outburst of something, especially violence or hostility.
Synonyms: Blow up, Flip (out)
Antonyms: Calm (down), Simmer down
Usage: Naturally I flared up when he insulted me.
10) Tacit (Adjective) — अंतर्निहित
Definition: Understood or implied without being stated.
Synonyms: Implicit, Understood, Implied
Antonyms: Explicit, Stated
Usage: Your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement.