27th dec 2018

Furore (noun)

An outbreak of public anger or excitement. कोहराम

Synonyms: Turmoil, Commotion, Tumult, Hysteria

Antonyms: Placidity, Repose, Tranquillity

Example: The storeʼs going-out-of-business sale caused such a furore that security guards had to be called in to restore order.

Surveillance (noun)

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. निगरानी, चौकसी

Synonyms: Supervision, Vigil, Inspection, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance

Example: The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.

Ambiguous (adjective)

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. अस्पष्ट, अनेकार्थक

Synonyms: Equivocal, Ambivalent, Esoteric, Recondite

Antonyms: Definite, Explicit, Clear

Example: The government has been ambiguous on this issue.

Pre-empt (verb)

Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening. रोक देना

Synonyms: Forestall, Prevent, Anticipate, Obstruct

Example: The minister held a press conference in order to pre-empt criticism in the newspapers.

Pragmatic (adjective)

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. व्यावहारिक, यथार्थ

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Utilitarian, Rational

Antonyms: Idealistic, Impractical, Unrealistic, Utopian

Example: If you are traveling a great distance, the pragmatic approach is to take a plane.

To go overboard (idioms)

To do something to a greater extent than is necessary or reasonable. किसी चीज को बहुत अधिक करना, हद करना

Synonyms: Overdo, Go, Too Far, Exaggerate, Overindulge

Antonyms: Play Down

Example: Women sometimes damage their skin by going overboard with abrasive cleansers.

Corollary (noun)

Something that naturally follows. स्वाभाविक परिणाम

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Consequence, Aftermath

Antonyms: Reason, Causation

Example: Love was a stormy passion and jealousy its normal corollary.

Overdue (adjective)

Not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time. विलंबित, ठीक समय पर अदा न किया हुआ

Synonyms: Behind, Delinquent, Late, Tardy

Antonyms: Early, Precocious, Prompt

Example: The rent was nearly three months overdue.

Encroachment (noun)

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण, घुस पड़ना

Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass, Infringement, Infraction

Example: The new censorship laws are serious encroachments on freedom of expression.

Staunch (adjective)

Firm in oneʼs allegiance to someone or something. सच्चा, निष्ठावान

Synonyms: Faithful, Stalwart, Steadfast, Unwavering

Antonyms: Disloyal, Faithless, Perfidious, Treacherous

Example: A staunch supporter of Manchester United, he attended their recent league game against Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.