English Vocab

1. See eye to eye (idiom): Be in full agreement. (सहमत होना)

Synonyms: Concur, Accord, Consent, Acquiesce, Covenant

Antonyms: Disagree, Dissent, Incongruence, Conflict, Discord

Example: Will labor and management ever see eye to eye on the new contract.

2. In the Crosshairs (idiom): In a position to be criticized or attached. (ऐसी स्थितिजिसमें लोग आलोचना करने के लिए उत्‍सुक है)

Synonyms: Censurable, Blamable, Excoriating, Lambasting, Condemnable

Example: The actor has been in the crosshairs of politicians and public for his comments on religion derogatory.

3. Diffidence (noun): The quality or state of being unassertive or bashful. (लज्‍जा, झिझक, विनय)

Synonyms: Timorousness, Demureness, Bashfulness, Coyness, Timidity

Antonyms: boldness, demureness, brashness, unreserved, courage

Example: Sher natural diffidence and spoke with great franknes me She overca

4. Defiance (noun): Behavior in which you refuse to obey someone or something. (आज्ञा का उल्‍लंघन करना)

Synonyms: Recalcitrance, Contumacy, Disobediencce, Rebelliousness,

Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Tractability, Acquiescence.

Example: Running away was an act of defiance against his parents.

5. Chink (noun): A small narrow crack or opening. (दरार, लंबा छेद)

Synonyms: Crevice, Fissure, Slit, Interstice, Perforation.

Antonyms: Closing, Solid, Blockade, Closure

Example: I peered through a chink in the curtains and saw them all inside.

6. Clout (noun): Power and influence over other people or events. (ताकत, प्रभाव)

Synonyms: Dominance, Mastery, Power, Influence, Authority, Leverage

Antonyms: Impotency, Powerless, Weakness, Helplessness.

Example: The small firms banded together so that they have more clout.

7. Sanction (noun): Approval or permission, especially formal or legal. (मंजूरी देनास्‍वीकृति देना, अनुमोदित करना)

Synonyms: Authorization, Endorsement, Warrant, Approval, Dispensation, Accreditation

Antonyms: Prohibition, Proscription, Interdiction, Denial, Revocation

Example: Because of the schools behavioral problems, the principal is unlikely tosanction a school dance this year.

8. Divulge (verb): To make some secret known. (रहस्‍य खोलना, भेद खोलना)

Synonyms: Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Publish, Spill

Antonyms: Conceal, Enshroud, Veil, Loner, Hide

Example: The CEO refused to divulge how much she earned.

Related: Divulge, Divulged

9. Put off (phrasal verb): To delay doing something. (टालना, स्‍थगित करना)

Synonyms: Postpone, Defer, Suspend, Prorogue

Antonyms: Expedite, Facilitate, Forward, Advance

Example: Don’t worry, we can put off this meeting for tomorrow.

10. Avowal (noun): An open statement of affirmation, frank acknowledgement. (प्रख्‍यापन, कथन, घोषणा)

Synonyms: Assertion, Profession, Proclamation, Confession, Declaration

Antonyms: Denial, Disavowal, Repudiation Non Admission

Example: When the immigrant was granted citizenship, he made an avowal of loyalty to his new country.