Thirty years on still no spring for the pandits

Cataclysmic (adjective)

Meaning: Causing sudden and violent upheaval. प्रलयात्मक

Synonyms: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Calamitous, Devastating

Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Beneficial, Advantageous

Example: It was this cataclysmic political event that shattered the stability of the old order.

Fathom (verb)

Meaning: Understand (a difficult problem) after much thought. समझना, बूझना

Synonyms: Comprehend, Grasp, Perceive, Interpret

Antonyms: Misunderstand, Misread, Misjudge

Example: I still can't fathom out what she meant.

Atavistic (adjective)

Meaning: Related to the feelings, attitudes and behaviour of humans in ancient times that have been passed on to modern humans as a habit or instinct. पूर्वज प्रत्यावर्ती

Synonyms: Ancient, Primeval, Primitive, Archaic

Antonyms: Modern, Present, Advanced

Example: The dog has an atavistic relationship to humans.

Anomaly (noun)

Meaning: Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. असंगति

Synonyms: Irregularity, Oddity, Peculiarity, Abnormality, Aberration

Antonyms: Usual, Normality, Standard, Regularity

Example: There are a number of anomalies in the present system

Succour (noun)

Meaning: Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. सहायता

Synonyms: Aid, Help, A Helping Hand, Assistance

Antonyms: Hindrance, Inhibition, Obstruction, Opposition

Example: They give succour to the victims of war.

Mettle (noun)

Meaning: A person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience. दिलेरी

Synonyms: Fortitude, Gallantry, Valour, Intrepidity,

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Pusillanimity, Timorousness

Example: She really showed her mettle under pressure.

Niche (noun)

Meaning: A comfortable or suitable role, job, way of life, etc. वृत्ति

Synonyms: Metier, Ideal Position, Calling, Vocation

Example: He eventually found his niche in sports journalism.

Materially (adverb)

Meaning: In a clear and definite or important way. महत्वपूर्ण ढंग से, असल में

Synonyms: Importantly, Substantially, Significantly, Considerably

Antonyms: Hardly, Scarcely, Slightly, Negligibly

Example: Their comments have not materially affected our plans.

Diametrically (adverb)

Meaning: Completely different. पूर्णतया

Synonyms: Completely, Absolutely, Utterly, Entirely

Antonyms: Partially, Partly, Little

Example: Sometimes we are diametrically opposed to each other.

Cosmopolitan (adjective)

Meaning: Containing people of different types or from different countries, and influenced by their culture. विविधतापूर्ण

Synonyms: Multicultural, Multi-Ethnic, Pluralistic, Diverse

Example: Jamaica is a very cosmopolitan island.