English Vocab

1. Proclivity (noun): A habitual attraction to some activity or thing. (झुकाव, प्रवृत्ति)

Synonyms:  Disposition, Propensity, Penchant, Predilection

Antonyms: Allergy, Averseness, Aversion, Dislike

Example: She showed artistic proclivities at an early age.

2. 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: Education, Training, Brainwashing, Teaching, Tuition

Example: Non-Jewish children in Germany were fed political indoctrination and taught to hate other races.

3. Opprobrium (noun): Harsh criticism or censure. (अपमान, तिरस्कार)

Synonyms: Obloquy, Ignominy, Excoriation, Condemnation

Antonyms: Honor, Respect

Example: The celebrity chef earned opprobrium when she made a racial slur in front of the media.   

4. Ostracization (noun): Banishment from a society or group. (समाज से बाहर निकालना, बहिष्कार करना)

Synonyms: Exclude, Banish, Shun, Expel

 Antonyms: Welcome, Include, Embrace

Example: The other girls ostracized her because of the way she dressed.

5. Infraction (noun): A violation or infringement of a law or agreement. (अतिक्रमण, अपराध, उल्लंघन)

Synonyms: Infringement, Transgression, Contravention, Breach

Antonyms: Obedience, Non-Violation, Conformity

Example: Speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony.

6. Contrived (adj): Created or arranged in a way that seems artificial, false and unrealistic. (अवास्तविक)  

Synonyms: Artificial, Fake, Pretended, Unnatural 

Antonyms: Unfeigned, Genuine, Spontaneous

Example: The contrived applause of a TV studio audience that has been told when to clap.

  

7. Thwart (verb): Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (नकाम बनाना)

Synonyms: Frustrate, Foil, Obstruct, Hinder

Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid

Example: Her ambition to become an artist was thwarted by failing eyesight.

Related: Thwarted, Thwarted

8. Potency (noun): The power or ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task. (शक्ति, बल)

Synonyms: Strength, Puissance, Potential, Efficacy, Effectiveness

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapacity, Inability

Example: Vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage.

9. Shudder (verb): To tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold. (काँप उठना, थरथराना)

Synonyms: Shiver, Trembling, Tremor, Quiver

Antonyms: Steady, Unwavering

Example: I don't like to think about getting close to him - it makes me shudder.

Related: Shuddered, Shuddered

10. Vantage Point (noun): A place, especially a high place, that provides a good, clear view of an area: (सुविधाजनक स्थान, प्रेक्षण-स्थल)

Synonyms: Outlook, Perspective, Standpoint, Viewpoint

Example: From my vantage point I could see into the front garden.