An incomplete solution on centre borrowing for states

Buff (noun)

A person who is enthusiastically interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subject. बहुत ज़्यादा दिलचस्पी रखने वाला

Synonyms: Enthusiast, Fan, Admirer, Addict

Antonyms: Critic, Antagonist

Example: It's the perfect partner for workout enthusiasts and exercise buffs! <br><br> An evening for film buffs and all those interested in exploring the elusive, unending question of the Indian identity. <br><br> You don't need to be a film buff to enjoy the movies or a football fanatic to watch a game.

Evoke (verb)

To bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind. ताज़ा करना

Synonyms: Bring to mind, give rise to, arouse, induce

Antonyms: Suppress, Subdue, Repress

Example: The sight evoked pleasant memories of his childhood. <br><br> I really need to jog my memory to evoke images of the place. <br><br> The bird in hand image immediately evoked a memory I had from childhood.

Traverse (verb)

Travel across or through. पार जाना

Synonyms: Cross, Travel over, Pass over, Go across

Antonyms: Go along, Proceed, Go on

Example: The region is traversed by several roads. <br><br> The total area traversed by participants covers thousands of square miles. <br><br> After three days in the forest, they had spent another four traversing the extensive foothills before reaching the Mountains.

Roster (noun)

A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization. काम करने वालों की नामावली

Synonyms: List, Listing, Register, Schedule, Agenda, Roll

Example: You'll have to have a chores roster, but it'll work really well. <br><br> Let's break for lunch and I'll give you your duty roster for the rest of the week when you get back. <br><br> Its events already laid out on the duty roster in his head, he returned to his cabin and was soon fast asleep.

Slew (noun)

A large number or quantity of something. प्रचुरता

Synonyms: Plenty, Wide variety, Lot, Diversity, Range

Antonyms: Little, Lack, Handful

Example: This year has seen a whole slew of novels set in Hong Kong. <br><br> He asked me a slew of questions. <br><br> Throughout college, I had a slew of unpaid internships.

Tenets (noun)

One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on. कार्मिक सिद्धांत नियम

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept

Antonyms: Disbelief, Skepticism, Incredulity

Example: He reminded them of the basic tenets of biblical teaching. <br><br> No culture or religion can boast that its tenets are unique. <br><br> He was no stranger to the tenets of humanist educational theory.

Meekly (adverb)

In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner. कोमलता से

Synonyms: Humbly, Quietly, Calmly, Submissively

Antonyms: Arrogantly, Scornfully

Example: He meekly did as he was told. <br><br> We should not meekly accept this fate.

Galling (adjective)

Causing annoyance or resentment. कष्टप्रद

Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating, Infuriating, Vexing

Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing, Gratifying

Example: I find it galling to see such negativity applied to our young people. <br><br> Your column, aside from its galling content, lacks structure and basis. <br><br> It was galling to have to apologize to a man she hated.

Gag (verb)

Prevent (someone) from speaking freely or disseminating information. बोलने न देना

Synonyms: Muzzle, Restrain, Suppress

Antonyms: Free, Allow, Encourage

Example: The government is trying to gag its critics. <br><br> The presidential ordinance gagging the press came two days before parliament was to meet.

Expeditious (adjective)

Done with speed and efficiency. शीघ्र

Synonyms: Speedy, Swift, Prompt, Hasty

Antonyms: Slow, Tardy

Example: We need assessment processes which are both expeditious and fair. <br><br> Certainly, the case for an expeditious coalition withdrawal gets stronger with every day, and every death. <br><br> The most expeditious method of dealing with the situation.