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1) Sinister (Adjective) — भयावह
Definition: Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Synonyms: Menacing, Threatening, Ominous.
Antonyms: Unthreatening, Auspicious.
Usage: The philosopher Karl Popper argued that conspiracy theories are often premised on the notion that events are manipulated by sinister groups.
2) Yearning (Noun) — तड़प
Definition: A strong wish for something.
Synonyms: Appetency, Appetite, Craving, Desire
Antonyms: Abhorrence, Abomination, Allergy.
Usage: Shaped by a distrust of the notion of randomness and a yearning to explain phenomena in terms of an underlying or intentional order.
3) Conspiracy (Noun) — षड्यंत्र
Definition: A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Synonyms: Collusion, Complicity, Connivance.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance.
Usage: The death of famous people has provided a breeding ground for conspiracy theories.
4) Eminent (Adjective) — प्रख्यात
Definition: Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Synonyms: Astral, Bright, Distinguished, Illustrious.
Antonyms: Insignificant, Minor, Unimportant.
Usage: Many eminent surgeons are on the hospitalʼs staff.
5) Resurrect (Verb) — पुनर्निर्माण करना
Definition: To bring back to life, practice, or activity.
Synonyms: Reanimate, Recharge, Regenerate, Rejuvenate.
Antonyms: Extinguish, Kill, Quench, Suppress.
Usage: Attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations
6) Espouse (Verb) — अपनाना या सहारा देना
Definition: Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).
Synonyms: Adopt, Embrace, Take up, Take to.
Antonyms: Reject, Oppose.
Usage: The left has espoused the causes of sexual and racial equality.
7) Curtail (Verb) — घटाना
Definition: Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Cut down, Cut back, Decrease, Lessen.
Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen.
Usage: Civil liberties were further curtailed.
8) Harass (Verb) – परेशान करना
Definition: Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
Synonyms: Pester, Badger, Hound, Harry, Plague.
Antonyms: Leave in peace.
Usage: If someone is being harassed at work because of their sexuality they should contact the police.
9) Obscene (Adjective) — अश्लील
Definition: (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.
Synonyms: Pornographic, Indecent, Salacious, Smutty.
Antonyms: Pure, Decent.
Usage: Obscene jokes.
10) Dilute (Verb) — जलमिश्रित करना
Definition: Make (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modification or the addition of other elements.
Synonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Decrease, Lessen, Attenuate.
Antonyms: Intensify.
Usage: The reforms have been diluted.
