The hindu

Dissent (noun)

Strong difference of opinion; disagreement esp. about official decisions. असहमति, मतभेद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Argument, Dispute, Demur Disapproval, Objection, Protest, Opposition, Defiance, Conflict, Friction, Strife

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Acceptance, Accord, Concord

Example: More than likely, my father will dissent with the idea I am old enough to set my own curfew.

Defalcate (verb)

To steal or misuse funds entrusted to one's care. सौपे हुए धन को अपनाना, हड़प जाना

Synonyms: Embezzle; Defalcate; Misappropriate; Peculate; Malversate, Plunder, Swindle, Pilfer

Antonyms: Compensate, Give, Pay, Receive, Reimburse, Return

Example: Almost all officials in the country are corrupt although the amounts of money which they defalcate are various.

Prerequisite (noun)

Something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen. पहले से आवश्‍यक

Synonyms: Precondition, Condition, Essential, Requirement, Requisite, Necessity, Proviso

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Non-Essential, Optional, Dispensable, Needless

Example: Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course.

Discourse (noun)

Written or spoken communication or debate. संवाद, बातचीत

Synonyms: Discussion, Conversation, Talk, Dialogue, Communication, Conference, Debate, Consultation

Example: He was hoping for some lively political discourse at the meeting

Sacrosanct (adjective)

Treated as if holy / immune from criticism or violation. अतिपवित्र, अनुल्लंघनीय

Synonyms: Inviolable, Inviolate, Unimpeachable, Unchallengeable, Invulnerable, Untouchable, Inalienable

Antonyms: Blasphemous, Irreverent, Profane, Sacrilegious

Example: The teacher's book of grades is sacrosanct, and someone could be expelled for changing anything in it.

Statutory (adjective)

Relating to rules or laws which have been formally written down. वैधानिक, सांविधिक, क़ानूनी

Synonyms: Constitutional Lawful Legal Legislative Judicial Rightful

Antonyms: Illegal Illegitimate Illicit Unlawful, unconstitutional

Example: You have no statutory authority to order anybody to make a refund.

Intimidate (verb)

To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do: भयभीत करना, डराना

Synonyms: Frighten, Menace, Terrify, Scare, Terrorize, Cow, Subdue, Daunt

Antonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe, Encourage

Example: They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.

Cursory (adjective)

Something done quickly with little attention to detail. बेपरवाह होकर काम करना

Synonyms: Perfunctory, Desultory, Casual, Superficial, Token, Uninterested, Half-Hearted, Inattentive, Unthinking, Offhand, Routine

Antonyms: Thorough, Painstaking Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed

Example: He signed with only a cursory glance at the report.

Manifesto (noun)

A written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party: घोषणापत्र

Synonyms: Declaration, Proclamation, Pronouncement, Announcement, Publication, Notification

Example: His manifesto includes a pledge to force all secondary school boards to consider the introduction of uniforms.

Synergetic (adjective)

Working together. साथ में काम करते हुए

Synonyms: Cooperative. Collaborative Coordinated Combined Symbiotic Collegial

Antonyms: Independent, Disunited, Uncooperative, Separate Disjoint

Example: The synergic relationship between the two firms has created a giant company that now controls the industry.