English Vocab

1. Paradigm (noun): An outstandingly clear or typical example. (मिसाल, उदाहरण)

Synonyms: Archetype, Exemplar, Epitome, Model, Ideal  

 Example: Regard science as the paradigm of true knowledge.

  

2. Contentious (adj): Causing or likely to cause an argument. (विवादास्पद)

Synonyms: Controversial, Disputable, Debatable, Moot, Vexed

Antonyms: Agreeable, Peaceful, Pacific, Unbelligerent

Example: The socio-economic plan had been the subject of contentious debate.

   

3. Pedagogical (adj): Relating to teaching. (शिक्षा-विज्ञान-संबंधी)

Synonyms: Didactic, Scholastic, Pedantic, Academic, Educational

Example: The innovative pedagogical methods used in the classroom.

4. Larceny (noun): Theft of personal property. (चोरी)

Synonyms: Pilfering, Misappropriation, Purloining, Filching, Burglary

Example: As a pickpocket, he was charged with larceny.

    

5. Malfeasance (noun): Wrongdoing or misconduct especially  by a public official. (दुराचार, दुष्कर्म)

Synonyms: Malefaction, Misdemeanour, Felony, Delinquency

Antonyms: Obedience, Duty, Conduct

Example: Because of the company president’s malfeasance, he has been removed from his office.

  

6. Rule with an iron fist (idiom): To rule in a very stern manner. (निर्दयता से शासन करना)

Synonyms: Tyrannize, Subjugate, Oppress, Domineer

Antonyms: Yield, Surrender, Submit

Example: The dictator ruled with an iron fist and terrified the citizens.

7. Manifest (verb): To show something clearly, through signs or actions. (प्रकट करना, प्रकाशित करना)

Synonyms: Display, Show, Exhibit, Demonstrate

Antonyms: Hide, Cover, Conceal

Example: The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.

Related: Manifested, Manifested

  

8. Indelible (adj): That cannot be removed, washed away, or erased. (जो मिट न सके)

Synonyms: Permanent, Ineffaceable, Inexpungible, Lasting

Antonyms: Washable, Removable, Temporary, Erasable

Example: Julia was dismayed to see that the red wine had left an indelible stain on her best silk blouse.

  

9. Derisively (adverb): In a manner expressing contempt or ridicule. (उपहासपूर्वक)

Synonyms: Mockingly, Scoffingly, Scornfully, Sardonically

Antonyms: Earnest, Serious, Solemn

Example: The derisive performances of some of the singers on the talent show.

 

10. Pull  the plug (noun): To put an end to someone's activities or plans. (रोकना, बंद करना)

Synonyms: Finish, Abolish, Stop, Cease, Terminate

Example: The boss pulled the plug on the project because there was no more money in the budget.