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1) Wilderness (Noun) – जंगल
Definition: An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.
Synonyms: Jungle, Desert, Bundu, Uninhabited region
Antonyms: City, Metropolis
Usage: For a party that had appeared to be lost in the political wilderness over the past few years.
2) Fright (Noun) – भय
Definition: A sudden intense feeling of fear.
Synonyms: Perturbation, Nervousness, Apprehension
Antonyms: Aplomb, Assurance, Boldness, Confidence
Usage: Indian voters give Narendra Modi’s BJP a fright.
3) Fearsome (Adjective) – डरावना
Definition: Frightening, especially in appearance.
Synonyms: Frightening, Horrifying, Terrifying, Menacing
Antonyms: Calming, Comforting, Consoling, Inviting
Usage: Tough results for the ruling party in state elections foretell a fearsome battle for national power next year
4) Scads (Noun) – बहुतात
Definition: A large number or quantity.
Synonyms: Lots, Scores, Jilion
Antonyms: Little
Usage: Modi’s brand of aggressive Hindu nationalism plays well, the BJP lost scads of seats.
5) Punters (Noun) — जुआरी
Definition: A person who gambles, places a bet, or makes a risky investment
Synonyms: Gambler, Backer, Staker, Speculator
Antonyms: Broker, Merchant, Seller, Vendor
Usage: Madhya Pradesh kept punters breathless throughout the counting, with neither of the two big parties securing a majority, but Congress ahead.
6) Moribund (Adjective) – गिरावट
Definition: (of a thing) in terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigour.
Synonyms: Declining, Obsolescent
Antonyms: Flourishing
Usage: A big step forward for a party that seemed totally moribund only a year ago.
7) Grumbled (Verb) – शिकायत करना
Definition: Complain about something in a bad-tempered way.
Synonyms: Complain, Moan, Groan, Whine, Mutter
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise
Usage: Many members had grumbled about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
8) Spur (Verb) – प्रेरणा देना
Definition: Give an incentive or encouragement to (someone).
Synonyms: Stimulate, Motivating, Galvanize, inspire
Antonyms: Disincentive, Discouragement
Usage: The promise of economic reforms aimed at spurring development brought the hope, in 2014.
9) Antiquated (Adjective) — प्राचीन
Definition: Old-fashioned or outdated.
Synonyms: Outdated, Out of date, Outmoded
Antonyms: Current, Modern, Up to date
Usage: Some of Mr Modi’s many efforts deserve applause, notably the reform of India’s antiquated bankruptcy law.
10) Rattle (Verb) – खड़खड़ करना
Definition: Make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds
Synonyms: Clatter, Bang, Clang, Clank, Clink
Antonyms: Quiet, Silence, Silentness, Still, Stillness
Usage: Mr Modi’s party is rattled, and can be expected to adjust its strategy defensively.
