1.
Esoteric (adjective): Very unusual and understood or liked by only a small number of
people, especially those with special knowledge: (जिसे कुछ ही लोग समझ पाएं,
गुप्त)
Synonyms:
Abstruse, Arcane, Recondite, Inscrutable, Cryptic
Antonyms:
Exoteric, Comprehensible, Perspicuous, Superficial, Shallow
Example: Metaphysics is such
an esoteric subject
that most people are content to leave it to the philosophers
2.
Renowned (adjective): Famous for something.
(प्रसिद्ध, मशहूर, प्रख्यात)
Synonyms:
Illustrious, Eminent, Notorious, Famed, Popular, Distinguished
Antonyms:
Common, Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure,
Example: Picasso was a well renowned artist.
3.
Scrutiny (noun): The careful and detailed
examination of something: (जांच, छान-बीन, सूक्ष्म परीक्षण)
Synonyms:
Perusal, Audit, Probe, Inquisition, Exploration, Inspection
Antonyms:
Glimpse, Glance, Cursory Look, Peep, Scan
Example: ‘If you want to fly
on an airplane, you should be prepared to deal withscrutiny from
the airline personnel
4.
Transcend (verb): To go beyond or rise
above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary: (पार पाना, ऊंचा उठना)
Synonyms:
Eclipse, Surpass, Surmount, Prevail, Outclass, Overcome
Antonyms:
Lose, Fall, Surrender, Fail
Example: A good education
will allow you to transcend many
socioeconomic barriers.
Related:
Transcend, Transcended
5.
Nimble (adjective):
Quick and exact either in movement or thoughts: (फुर्तीला, तेज़, चतुर, कुशल)
Synonyms:
Agile, Quick, Spry, Lissom, Lithe, Dexterous
Antonym:
Lumbering, Clumsy, Sluggish, Awkward, Stupid
Example: Her nimble fingers
make playing guitar look so easy.
6.
Cornerstone (noun): Something of great
importance that everything else depends on: (आधारशिला)
Synonyms:
Foundation, Fundament, Mainstay, Keystone, Basis, Core
Example: In most countries,
the family unit is still the cornerstone of
society
7.
Endowment (noun): Gift of money that is
made to an institution such as a school. (चंदा, दान)
Synonym:
Donation, Grant, Charity, Alms, Benefaction, Funding
Example: In an effort to assist my son
as he buys his first home, I provided him with a significant monetary endowment.
8.
Synergy (noun):
The combining of different groups, processes, objects, or people to increase
success. (तालमेल, मिलजुल कर):
Synonyms:
Collaboration, Cooperation, Symbiosis, Alliance, Union, Teamwork
Example: The synergy between
the two firms has created a giant company that now controls the industry.
9.
Foster (verb):
To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings: (प्रोत्साहन देना)
Synonyms:
Promote, Encourage, Embolden, Advance
Antonyms:
Discourage, Hinder, Inhibit, Suppress, Impede
Example: It is important to foster proper
obedience in a dog early on.
Related:
Foster, Fostered
10.
Jeopardize (verb): To put something in
danger of loss harm or failure: (खतरे में डालना, हानि पहुँचाना)
Synonyms:
Imperil, Endanger, Menace, Threaten, Hazard
Antonyms:
Protect, Safe Guard, Preserve, Shelter
Example: She knew that
failing her exams could jeopardize her
whole future.
Related:
Jeopardize, Jeopardized
