Hope and desires

Savvy (adjective)

Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement. व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना

Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute

Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent

Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being savvy enough to spot a fake.

Grim (adjective)

Depressing or worrying to consider. निर्दय सख़्त

Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting

Example: The war was a grim reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.

Transgression (noun)

An act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable. अपराध

Synonyms: Offence, Sin, Wrongdoing, Felony

Antonyms: Good deed, Benefaction

Example: She was unable to forgive his latest transgression.

Usher (verb)

Show or guide (someone) somewhere. रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary ushered me into his office.

Luminary (noun)

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere. दिग्गज

Synonyms: Inspiration, Leading light, Master

Example: The retreat is a weekend of tutorials from leading business luminaries on entrepreneurship.

Lucrative (adjective)

Producing a great deal of profit. लाभदायक

Synonyms: Gainful, Profitable, Money-making

Antonyms: Unfavourable, Disadvantageous

Example: There was more money in the game thanks to lucrative television contracts.

Beholden (adjective)

Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service. आभारी कृतज्ञ

Synonyms: Indebted, Obliged, Grateful, Bound, Thankful

Antonyms: Ungrateful, Unobligated, Unthankful

Example: She didn't like to be beholden to anyone.

Untoward (adjective)

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient. अप्रत्याशित

Synonyms: Unpredicted, Unforeseen, Unanticipated

Antonyms: Fitting, Appropriate

Example: Any untoward effects appear first in this sensitive age group.

Glare (noun)

A fierce or angry stare. क्रुद्ध दृष्टि

Synonyms: Scowl, Glower, Frown

Antonyms: Grin, Beam

Example: ‘Both sides were throwing glares and looks of contempt.

Convulsion (noun)

A sudden important change that happens to a country or an organization. खलबली

Synonyms: Upheaval, Turbulence, Disruption, Chaos, Disorder

Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Calmness

Example: Political convulsions threatening the stability of new democracies.

Upend (verb)

Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down. उलट देना

Synonyms: Overturn, Invert, Reverse

Example: He had upended the bottle when he slammed the door.

Robust (adjective)

Strong and healthy. मजबूत

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate

Example: She is a pleasantly robust woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.

Volatile (adjective)

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the w. अस्थिर

Synonyms: Strained, Full of upheavals, Eruptive

Antonyms: Constant, Stable

Example: The political situation was becoming more volatile.

Swamp (verb)

To make somebody have more of something than they can deal with. भरा होना

Synonyms: Overwhelm, Inundate, Deluge, Overload

Antonyms: Drain, Deplete

Example: The country was swamped with goods from abroad.

Silver-lining (noun)

An advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation. आशा की किरण

Synonyms: Positive side, Rosy outlook, Bright side

Example: When things look black, there's always a silver lining.