Some lessons from nature

Parochial (adjective)

Meaning- Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope. संकीर्णता

Synonyms: Narrow-Minded, Conservative, Insular, Short-Sighted

Antonyms: Liberal, Broad-Minded, Open-Minded, Tolerant

Example: The candidates focused almost entirely on narrow, parochial issues.

Augur (verb)

Meaning- To be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future. पूर्वसूचना देना

Synonyms: Bode, Presage, Portend

Example: Conflicts among the various groups do not augur well for the future of the peace talks.

Autarkic (adjective)

Meaning- The condition of self-sufficiency, especially economic, as applied to a nation. आत्मनिर्भरता

Synonyms: Self-Sufficient, Autonomous, Independent, Self-Reliant

Antonyms: Dependent, Incompetent, Inefficient

Example: His autarkic economic policies demand that the government has complete control of foreign currency transactions.

Catastrophic (adjective)

Meaning- Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. विनाशकारी

Synonyms: Destructive, Calamitous, Ruinous, Disastrous

Antonyms: Advantageous, Beneficial, Profitable

Example: Officials say the hurricane could cause catastrophic damage.

Elaborate (verb)

Meaning- Add more detail concerning what has already been said. विस्तृत करना

Synonyms: Expand on, Add detail to, Expatiate on

Antonyms: Shorten, Cut down, Contract, curtail

Example: He would not elaborate on his news.

Profess (verb)

Meaning- To state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc. खुले आम स्वीकर करना

Synonyms: Declare, Confess, Admit, Announce

Antonyms: Deny, Refuse, Reject

Example: In this scene the couple finally profess their love for each other.

Seminal (adjective)

Meaning- very important and having a strong influence on later Developments. अत्यंत प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Important, Influential, groundbreaking

Antonyms: Unimportant, Ineffective, Inefficacious

Example: His book on social policy proved to be seminal.

Proclaim (verb)

Meaning- Announce officially or publicly. घोषित करना

Synonyms: Publicize, Announce, Make Known

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover

Example: The president proclaimed a state of emergency.

Commendable (adjective)

Meaning- Deserving praise and approval. घोषित करना

Synonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Laudable, Noteworthy

Antonyms: Unworthy, Contemptible, Disgraceful

Example: They always conduct their affairs with commendable honesty.

Adrift (adjective)

Meaning- Without purpose, direction, or guidance. दिशाहीन

Synonyms: Purposeless, Aimless, Pointless

Antonyms: Planned, Determined, Decided

Example: The film industry was adrift in a sea of debt.