The hindu

Nail down (idiom)

To specify something; to establish or determine something concretely. वास्तव में पता लगाना

Synonyms: Determine, Conclude, Ascertain, Discover, Resolve

Example: I think we've nailed down the cause of the electrical failures.

Prominent (adjective)

Very noticeable, important, or famous: प्रसिद्ध, प्रख्यात

Synonyms: Outstanding, Salient, Eminent, Famous

Antonyms: Unknown, Unnoticeable, Insignificant, Unremarkable

Example: She plays a prominent role in the organization.

Slavishness (noun)

Of or characteristic of a slave or slavery. दासवृत्ति

Synonyms: Servility, Subservience, Docility, Obsequiousness

Antonyms: Independent, Autonomous, Uppity, Supercilious

Example: A politician and his slavish followers

In one fell swoop (idiom)

All in one go. एक बार में

Synonyms: All at once, Together, At one fling, Outright, With one move

Antonyms: Gradually, Distinctly, Bit by bit, Successively

Example: I got all my Christmas shopping done in one fell swoop.

Willy-Nilly (adverb)

If something happens to you willy-nilly, it happens whether you like it or not. बिना सोचे समझे

Synonyms: Necessarily, Perforce, Arbitrarily, Indiscriminately

Example: The government were dragged willy-nilly into the confrontation.

Repression (noun)

The use of force or violence to control a group of people: दमन, दबाव

Synonyms: Suppression, Oppression, Subjugation, Domination

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Unconstraint, Disinhibition

Example: The political repression in this country is enforced by terror.

Deposition (noun)

The giving of sworn evidence. बयान, शपथपूर्वक साक्षी

Synonyms: Statement, Declaration, Evidence, Affidavit

Example: The deposition of four expert witnesses

Appease (verb)

To stop someone from being angry by giving them what they want. प्रार्थित वस्तु देकर मनाना, तुष्ट करना, खुश करना

Synonyms: Placate, Propitiate, Assuage, Allay, Mollify

Antonyms: Provoke, Irritate, Aggravate, Agitate

Example: If my husband does something wrong, he will try to appease me by buying my favorite flowers.

Scour (verb)

Make a thorough search there for something. छान मारना, जल्दी जल्दी खोजना

Synonyms: Rummage, Ransack, Dig (Through), Search

Antonyms: Abandon, Lose, Ignore, Neglect

Example: They scoured antiques shops for furniture for their new home.

Savour (verb)

To enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible: आनंद उठाना, मजा लेना

Synonyms: Relish, Enjoy, Adore, Delight (In), Rejoice, Revel

Antonyms: Abhor, Detest, Loathe, Condemn, Despise, Scorn

Example: It was the first chocolate he'd tasted for over a year, so he savoured every mouthful.