English Vocab

1. Tinker (verb): To make small changes in something, because you hope to improve or fix it: (मरम्म्त करना, ठीक करना, इधर-उधर करना)

Synonyms: Fiddle, Mess, Toy, Twiddle, Tamper

Antonyms:  Break, Destroy

Example: The camera hasn't worked properly ever since our son tinkered with it.

Related: tinkered, tinkered   

 

2. Stagnant (adjective): Showing no activity. (ठहरा हुआ, स्थिर)

Synonyms: Inactive, Sluggish, Stationary, Motionless

Antonyms: Active, Vibrant, Flowing, Moving, Mobile

Example: Two days after the storm, the stagnant water puddles are still in my front yard. 

 

3. Renege (verb): To fail to keep a promise or an agreement, etc. (वायदा करके मुकर जाना, इनकार करना)

Synonyms: Repudiate, Revoke, Recant, Renounce, Abjure

Antonyms: Adhere, Fulfil, Support, Maintain

Example: If you renege on the deal now, I'll fight you in the courts.

Related: Reneged, Reneged

 

4. Indictment (noun): A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. (अपराध या कलंक लगाना, अभ्यारोपण)

Synonyms: Arraignment, Charge, Accusation, Incrimination, Allegation

Antonyms:  Acquittal, Ablution, Exoneration, Vindication

Example: The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.

5. Regime (noun): A particular government or a system or method of government: (शासन, राज्य-काल)

Synonyms: Rule, Reign, Command, Administration, Governance, Dominion

Example: The old corrupt, totalitarian regime was overthrown.

 6. Compensation (noun): Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury. (नुकसान भरपाई, मुआवजा)

Synonyms: Remuneration, Indemnity, Reimbursement, Requital, Redress

Antonyms: Fine, Penalty, Loss

Example: A warehouse worker received a large compensation for his injury while on the job.

 

7. Reprimand (verb): To express to someone your strong official disapproval of them: (फटकारना/फटकार, घुड़की)

Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Chide, Admonish, Upbraid

Antonyms: Commend, Applaud, Praise, Compliment

Example:  He was reprimanded by a teacher for running in the corridor.

Related: Reprimanded, Reprimanded

 

8. Lackadaisical (adjective): Lacking enthusiasm and determination. (आलसी, सुस्त)

Synonyms: Languorous, Lethargic, Indolent, Spiritless

Antonyms: Energetic, Industrious, Lively, Enthusiastic

Example: Feeling particularly lackadaisical in the summer heat, they lazily tossed a ball back and forth.

 

9. Shoddy (adjective): Badly and carelessly made, using low quality materials: (बेढंगा, घटिया)

Synonyms: Inferior, Cheap, Tawdry, Trashy, Lousy

Antonyms: Excellent, Fine, Good, Superior

Example: We're not paying good money for shoddy goods.

 

10. Livestock (noun): Farm animals, such as cows, sheep, or chickens, kept for use and profit. (पशुधन, मवेशी)

Synonyms: Cattle, Domestic Animals, Sheep, Herd

Example: Because of this bad weather, many of the livestock died.