The hindu

Alacrity (noun)

Brisk and cheerful readiness. तत्परता, उत्साह

Synonyms: Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Ardour, Fervour,

Antonyms: Apathy, Reluctance, Aversion, Indifference

Example: Accepted the invitation with alacrity.

Anathema (noun)

Something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of / or a prayer that harm will come to someone. अभिशाप

Synonyms: Abhorrence, Abomination, Execration, Detestation, Imprecation

Antonyms: Love, Benediction, Benison, Blessing

Example: The use of animals in the testing of cosmetics is anathema to animal-rights activists./ uttered an anathema before driving the would-be robber from the his shop.

Cogency (noun)

The state of being clear and coherent in a way that is likely to persuade others. यक़ीन

Synonyms: Lucidity, Persuasiveness Force, Impact

Antonyms: Inconclusiveness, Ineffectiveness

Example: The attorney argues with a cogency that could convince any jury of his client’s innocence.

Baleful (adjective)

Threatening harm. हानिकारक

Synonyms: Menacing, Sinister, Ominous, Pernicious

Antonyms: Auspicious, Benign, Innocuous

Example: He gave me a baleful look.

Extraneous (adjective)

Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. बाहरी, असम्बद्ध, असंगत

Synonyms: Superfluous, Impertinent, Irrelevant, Inappropriate

Antonyms: Germane, Pertinent, Apposite, Relevant

Example: We must not be distracted by extraneous issues, she said.

Ambiguous (adjective)

Having or expressing more than one possible meaning. अनेकार्थी

Synonyms: Equivocal, Ambivalent, Vague, Obscure

Antonyms: Certain, Obvious, Explicit, Unequivocal

Example: His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.

Notorious (adjective)

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. कुख्यात, कुप्रसिद्ध

Synonyms: Infamous, Prominent, Disreputable

Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure, Inconspicuous

Example: He was notorious for his violent and threatening behaviour.

Inimical (adjective)

Tending to obstruct or harm. हानिकार

Synonyms: Parlous, Deleterious, Pernicious, Malevolent

Antonyms: Innocuous, Propitious, Benignant, Congenial

Example: Authoritarianism is inimical to public freedom.

Acme (noun)

The highest point of achievement. शिखर, चरम बिंदु

Synonyms: Apex, Apogee, Summit, Crescendo

Antonyms: Bottom, Nadir, Abyss, Base

Example: To act on this world-famous stage is surely the acme of any actor's career.

Ensconce (verb)

Establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place. अति आवश्यक, अनिवार्य

Synonyms: Settle, Install, Establish, Conceal

Example: The kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV.