ENGLISH VOCAB

1. Perpetuate (verb): Make (something) continue indefinitely. (बनाए रखना, जारी रखना)

Synonyms: Preserve, Conserve, Sustain, Maintain, Prolong

Antonyms: Discontinue, Halt, Stop, Cease

Example: We must not perpetuate the religious divisions of the past.

Related: Perpetuated, Perpetuated

 

2. Peddle (verb): Try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from place to place. (फेरी लगाकर सामान बेचना)

Synonyms: Hawk, Vend, Sell, Trade, Monger

Antonyms: Buy, Purchase

Example:  Kishore peddled vegetables out of the back of a pickup truck to earn a living.

Related: Peddled, Peddled

 

3. Profiteer (verb/noun): Make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally. (मुनाफ़ाखोरी करना/ मुनाफाखोर)

Synonyms: Overcharge, Racketeer, Exploiter, Extortionist

Example: Seven food merchants were charged with profiteering

Related: Profiteered, Profiteered

 

4. Indoctrination (noun): The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically. (दिमाग को भरने की स्थिति, यक़ीन दिलाना)

Synonyms: Training, Education, Teaching, Brainwashing

Example: Some parents were critical of attempts to indoctrinate children in green ideology.

 

5. Menace (noun): Something that is likely to cause harm: (ख़तरा, संकट)

Synonyms: Threat, Peril, Risk, Danger

Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security

Example: Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.

 

6. Perpetrate (verb): Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). (पाप या दोष करना)

Synonyms:  Perform, Execute, Commit,

Antonyms: Fail, Skimp, Slight, Slur

Example: During outdoor time, a group of prisoners may perpetrate an escape plan.

Related: Perpetrated, Perpetrated

 

7. Aloof (adjective): Removed or distant either physically or emotionally. (अलग-थलग रहने वाला, लोगों से कटा हुआ)

Synonyms: Detached, Standoffish, Unsociable, Remote

Antonyms: Sociable, Amiable, Familiar, Friendly

Example:  Because Harry was aloof, he did not have many friends.

 

8. Douse (verb): Pour a liquid over /extinguish (a fire or light). (पानी डालकर बुझाना)

Synonyms:  Drench, Quench, Splash, Smother

Antonyms:  Ignite, Inflame, Kindle

Example: Efforts to douse the flames were hampered by high winds.

Related: Doused, Doused

  

9. Equanimity (adjective): Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation. (समभाव, संतुलन)

Synonyms: Composure, Imperturbability, Aplomb, Calmness

Antonyms: Anxiety, Frustration, Agitation

Example: His equanimity allowed him to keep a clear head and escape the burning building

 

10. Alacrity (noun): Brisk and cheerful readiness. (तत्परता, उत्साह)

Synonyms: Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Ardour, Fervour

Antonyms: Apathy, Sluggishness, Reluctance

Example: He invited us all to visit, and we agreed with alacrity.