1. Ardent (adjective): Showing strong
feelings. (उत्साही)
Synonyms: Zealous, Fervent, Passionate, Avid, Vehement
Antonyms: Lukewarm, Frigid,
Reserved, Impassive, Stoic
Example: When the rock star
checks his mail, he almost always finds one or two bizarre gifts from some of
his ardent fans.
2. Dwindle (verb): Diminish gradually in size, amount,
or strength. (कमी होना, घटना)
Synonyms: Abate, Plummet, Wane, Taper
Antonyms: Aggrandize, Augment,
Amplify, Burgeon
Example: We have seen our natural
resources dwindle in all areas of the world, and it is time for an
international effort to do something about it.
Related: Dwindle, Dwindled,
Dwindled
3. Take to the streets (idiom): To rampage or riot. (दंगा करना,
विरोध करना)
Synonyms: Protest, Rebel, Revolt,
Fight
Antonyms: Cooperate, Comply,
Agree, Obey
Example: Common man took to the
streets when their hard earned money was embezzled in scams by the
ministers.
4. Oppressive (adjective): Unreasonably burdensome or
severe. (अत्याचारी, उत्पीड़क, सताने वाला)
Synonyms: Tyrannical, Despotic, Stifling, Austere
Antonyms: Gentle, Humane,
Hospitable, Snug
Example The oppressive laws in
some countries do not allow females to attend school.
5. Forsake (verb): To leave forever or to give up
completely: (त्यागना, छोड़ देना)
Synonyms: Abandon, Desert, Relinquish, Disown, Maroon
Antonyms: Reclaim, Harbour,
Redeem, Retain
Example: To save my parents
money, I decided to forsake my plans for a large wedding ceremony.
Related: Forsake, Forsook,
Forsaken
6. Prudent (adjective): Careful and avoiding risks: (विवेकी, समझदार)
Synonyms: Circumspect, Frugal,
Sagacious, Cautious, Provident
Antonyms: Unwise, Extravagant,
Incautious, Inexpedient
Example: It's always prudent to
read a contract carefully before signing it..
7. Fall in line (idiom): To follow the rules and behave
according to expected standards of behaviour: ( पालन
करना)
Synonyms: Adhere, Conform,
Follow, Hew
Example: Teachers are expected to
fall in line with the new regulations.
8. Defiant (adjective): Refusing to obey someone. (अवज्ञापूर्ण)
Synonyms: Recalcitrant,
Contumacious, Insolent, Ungovernable
Antonyms: Amenable, Conformable,
Docile, Obedient, Tractable
Example: The prisoner was defiant
and refused to go back into his cell
9. Implicit (adjective): Suggested though not directly
expressed. (अव्यक्त)
Synonyms: Tacit, Implied,
Inherent, Unsaid, Inferred
Antonyms: Explicit, Stated,
Unequivocal, Unambiguous
Example: The handshake between
the two men was their implicit agreement to the terms of the contract.
10. Forge (verb): Create (something) strong, enduring,
or successful. (तैयार करना, बनाना)
Synonyms: Build, Construct, Form, Create, Establish
Antonyms: Destroy, Dismantle,
Demolish, Wreck
Example The Prime Minister is
determined to forge a good relationship with America's new leader.
