For clarity on role of public sector

Nimble (adjective)

Meaning- Quick and light in movement or action. तेज हल्का

Synonyms: Agile, Quick, Lithe, Sprightly, Light

Antonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Dull

Example: The magician does special exercises to keep his fingers nimble and body agile.

Discreet (adjective)

Meaning- Careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed. चैतन्य होशियार

Synonyms: Tactful, Careful, Circumspect, Considerate, Cautious, Wary

Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Incautious, Imprudent

Example: A discreet glance at the clock told me the interview had lasted an hour.

Reciprocate (verb)

Meaning- To behave or feel towards somebody in the same way as they behave or feel towards you. परस्पर आदान-प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Requite, Retaliate, Return, Repay, Give back

Antonyms: Disagree, Dissent, Contradict, Diverge

Example: They wanted to reciprocate the kindness that had been shown to them.

Oust (verb)

Meaning- To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place. निकाल देना

Synonyms: Drive out, Expel, Throw out, Depose, Kick out, Topple

Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place

Example: She is a strong supporter of the recently ousted president.

Ponder (verb)

Meaning- To think about something carefully for a period of time. विचार करना

Synonyms: Think about, Give thought to, Consider, Review

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard

Example: I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion.

Relegate (verb)

Meaning- To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. पदावनति करना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.

Assuage (verb)

Meaning- Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. शांत करना कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Allay, Ease, Soothe, Tone down, Attenuate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Agitate, Exacerbate

Example: His reply did little to assuage my suspicions.

Override (verb)

Meaning- Be more important than. से अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना

Synonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Take precedence over, Take priority over

Example: Considerations of safety override all other concerns.

Patronisingly (adverb)

Meaning- In a way that shows that you think you are better or more intelligent than somebody else. गौरवशाली ढंग से

Synonyms: Condescendingly, Loftily, Haughtily, Superciliously, Proudly

Example: He patted her hand patronizingly.

Devise (verb)

Meaning- To invent something new or a new way of doing something. ईजाद करना

Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Invent, Come up with, Formulate

Antonyms: Imitate, Copy, Replicate, Duplicate

Example: A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.