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Legion (noun)

A large number or a large part of an army. विशाल संख्या, फौज

Synonyms: Horde, Throng, Multitude, Profusion

Antonyms: Individual, Limited, Countable, Few

Example: A legion of fans surrounded Michael, begging for an autograph.

Paradigm (noun)

A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something. मिसाल

Synonyms: Paragon, Archetype, Exemplar, Prototype, Quintessential

Example: Handsome, intelligent, and kind, Trent is the paradigm of the perfect man.

Lexicon (noun)

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge. शब्दकोश

Synonyms: Dictionary, Glossary, Wordbook, Terminology, Thesaurus

Example: Since I am not a software engineer, I could not understand the lexicon used by the programmers who joined me at my table in the cafeteria.

Adversaries (noun)

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. विरोधी

Synonyms: Antagonist, Combatant, Rival, Nemesis

Antonyms: Allies, Supporters, Cronies

Example: If you don’t believe in yourself, then you are your worst adversary.

Imminent (adjective)

About to happen. अभी होने वाला

Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Approaching, Looming, Inevitable

Antonyms: Distant, Far-Off, Remote, Bygone, Erstwhile

Example: Without the government funding, the closing of the school is imminent.

Pre-emptive (adjective)

A step taken to prevent an undesirable action. आगे बढ़कर रोकथाम के लिए किया गया, अग्रकय

Synonyms: Preventive, Inhibitory, Deterrent, Precautionary, Early

Antonyms: Permissiv, Late

Example: The country took preemptive action against the perceived enemy.

Injunction (noun)

An authoritative warning or order. आदेश

Synonyms: Behest, Order, Command, Mandate, Decree

Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea

Example: The king issues an injunction that no one should wander the streets after curfew.

Veteran (noun)

A person who has had long experience in a particular field. अनुभवी व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Expert, Virtuoso, Maestro, Adroit, Proficient

Antonyms: Novice, Apprentice, Neophyte, Amateur, Rookie

Example: The military veteran has served in the Indian Army for more than twenty years.

Recourse (noun)

Using something as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult situation. सहारा, उपाय, साधन

Synonyms: Resort, Expedient, Possibility, Alternative, Option

Antonyms: Blockage, Hindrance, Obstruction, Stop

Example: Since the insurance company will not pay for Tim’s deck damage, Tim’s only recourse is a bank loan.

Punitive (adjective)

Inflicting or intended as punishment. दंडात्मक

Synonyms: Penalizing, Disciplinary, Retributive, Penal

Antonyms: Reprieving, Remitting, Absolving, Condoning

Example: The federal government will take punitive action against the company that polluted the river.