1. SCANDALISE (VERB): (भयभीत करना) shock or horrify
Synonyms: outrage, appal
Antonyms: impress
Example Sentence:
Their lack of manners scandalized their hosts.
2. CONTEMPT (NOUN): (निंदा) scorn
Synonyms: disdain, disrespect
Antonyms: respect
Example Sentence:
She was arrested for contempt of court.
3. Accountable (ADJ.): (उत्तरदायी) responsible
Synonyms: liable, answerable
Antonyms: irresponsible
Example Sentence:
He is accountable to the management for what he does.
4. INITIATION (NOUN): (शुरूआत) beginning
Synonyms: introduce, starting
Antonyms: finish
Example Sentence:
This was also the initiation of underground electricity cables in the town.
5. RETAIN (VERB): (बनाए रखने के) continue to have
Synonyms: keep, maintain
Antonyms: lose
Example Sentence:
Labour retained the seat.
6. DEEM (VERB): (समझना) regard or consider
Synonyms: judge, believe
Antonyms: neglect
Example Sentence:
The event was deemed a great success.
7. UNINHIBITED (ADJ): (बेहिचक) carefree
Synonyms: unrestrained, reckless
Antonyms: controlled
Example Sentence:
Yong children are usually uninhibited and naturally outgoing.
8. ALLEGATION (NOUN): (आरोप) claim
Synonyms: assertion, contention
Antonyms: obviate
Example Sentence:
He made allegations of corruption against the administration.
9. INNUENDO (NOUN): an allusive or oblique remark or hint
Synonyms: overtone, taunt
Antonyms: proof
Example Sentence:
She's always making sly innuendoes.
10. LATITUDE (NOUN): (छूट) freedom
Synonyms: scope, leeway
Antonyms: restriction
Example Sentence:
Journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures.
11. STRIDENT (ADJ): (कठोर) loud and harsh
Synonyms: raucous, rough
Antonyms: dulcet
Example Sentence:
His voice had become increasingly strident.
12. HAUL (VERB): (खींचना) pull or drag
Synonyms: manhandle, tug
Antonyms: push
Example Sentence:
He hauled his bike out of the shed.
13. ABOLISH (VERB): (समाप्त करना) put an end to
Synonyms: obliterate, eradicate
Antonyms: retain
Example Sentence:
The tax was abolished in 1977.
14. SCOTCH (VERB): (अंत कर देना) decisively put an end to.
Synonyms: ruin, demolish
Antonyms:
Example Sentence:
A spokesman has scotched the rumours.
15. RESTRAIN (VERB): (नियंत्रित करना) prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control
Synonyms: impede, constrain
Antonyms: compel
Example Sentence:
He could barely restrain his anger.
16. CONVENE (VERB): come or bring together for a meeting or activity
Synonyms: assemble, hold
Antonyms: disperse
Example Sentence:
He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel.
17. IMPERATIVE (ADJ): (अनिवार्य) crucial
Synonyms: essential, necessary
Antonyms: unimportant
Example Sentence:
Water is imperative for survival.
18. OPTIMISM (NOUN): (आशावाद) hopefulness and confidence
Synonyms: hope, buoyancy
Antonyms: pessimism
Example Sentence:
The talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism.
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