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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Exchequer (noun)

राजकोष / सरकारी खजाना

Exchequer meaning

A government’s treasury; the public money and funds of a country.

Synonyms: Treasury, Public purse, State funds, Government coffers

Antonyms: Debt, Deficit, Insolvency, Bankruptcy

Example: The new tax policy increased revenue flowing into the national exchequer.

2 Filibuster (noun)

कार्यवाही रोकना / लम्बी बहस से देरी करना

Filibuster meaning

A tactic of delaying or blocking a decision, especially in a legislature, by giving long speeches or causing obstruction.

Synonyms: Obstruction, Delay, Stalling, Stonewalling

Antonyms: Expedite, Advance, Facilitate, Conclude

Example: The senator tried to filibuster the bill to prevent it from coming to a vote.

3 Gerrymander (verb)

निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों की सीमाओं में पक्षपातपूर्ण हेरफेर करना

Gerrymander meaning

Manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a particular political party or group.

Synonyms: Manipulate, Rig, Skew, Engineer

Antonyms: Apportion fairly, Balance, Equalize, Demarcate impartially

Example: The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander districts to secure more seats.

4 Ombudsman (noun)

लोकपाल / शिकायत निवारण अधिकारी

Ombudsman meaning

An independent official who investigates complaints made by people against a government department, company, or institution.

Synonyms: Complaints officer, Public advocate, Arbitrator, Mediator

Antonyms: Wrongdoer, Offender, Oppressor, Perpetrator

Example: Employees approached the ombudsman to report unfair treatment and seek a neutral inquiry.

5 Referendum (noun)

जनमत संग्रह

Referendum meaning

A direct vote in which all eligible citizens can vote on a specific proposal or issue.

Synonyms: Plebiscite, Popular vote, Public ballot, Direct vote

Antonyms: Decree, Imposition, Appointment, Diktat

Example: The government held a referendum to decide whether the new law should be accepted by the public.

6 Quorum (noun)

गणपूर्ति / न्यूनतम उपस्थिति

Quorum meaning

The minimum number of members needed to be present for a meeting or assembly to conduct official business and take valid decisions.

Synonyms: Minimum attendance, Required members, Necessary presence, Minimum membership

Antonyms: Absence, Nonattendance, Desertion, Dispersal

Example: The committee could not vote on the proposal because the quorum was not met.

7 Surcharge (noun)

अधिभार / अतिरिक्त शुल्क

Surcharge meaning

An extra charge or tax added to an existing amount.

Synonyms: Extra charge, Additional fee, Levy, Markup

Antonyms: Discount, Rebate, Refund, Waiver

Example: The government imposed a surcharge on high-income earners to raise additional revenue.

8 Amnesty (noun)

माफी / आम क्षमा

Amnesty meaning

An official pardon given to a group of people, usually for political offenses, often ending prosecution or punishment.

Synonyms: Pardon, Clemency, Forgiveness, Exoneration

Antonyms: Prosecution, Punishment, Conviction, Retribution

Example: The government announced an amnesty for those who surrendered their illegal weapons.

9 Emolument (noun)

वेतन / पारिश्रमिक

Emolument meaning

A salary, fee, or profit received from a job or holding an office.

Synonyms: Remuneration, Salary, Compensation, Fee

Antonyms: Loss, Fine, Penalty, Deduction

Example: The minister’s emoluments included a fixed salary and additional allowances.

10 Extradition (noun)

प्रत्यर्पण

Extradition meaning

The formal process of sending an accused or convicted person back to another country (or state) where they are wanted for trial or punishment.

Synonyms: Deportation, Repatriation, Handover, Rendition

Antonyms: Asylum, Refuge, Protection, Safe haven

Example: The court approved the extradition of the suspect to face charges abroad.

11 Accountability (noun)

जवाबदेही

Accountability meaning

The obligation to explain, justify, and take responsibility for one’s actions or decisions.

Synonyms: Responsibility, Answerability, Liability, Transparency

Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Unaccountability, Negligence, Evasion

Example: Public officials must maintain accountability for how they use taxpayers’ money.

12 Implementation (noun)

कार्यनवयन

Implementation meaning

The process of putting a decision, plan, or law into effect.

Synonyms: Execution, Enforcement, Application, Deployment

Antonyms: Abandonment, Neglect, Inaction, Noncompliance

Example: The successful implementation of the policy reduced delays in service delivery.

13 Benchmark (noun)

मानक

Benchmark meaning

A standard or point of reference used to compare performance or quality.

Synonyms: Standard, Yardstick, Criterion, Reference point

Antonyms: Guesswork, Uncertainty, Irregularity, Randomness

Example: The new scheme became a benchmark for efficient public service delivery.

14 Uphold (verb)

बनाये रखना

Uphold meaning

To support, maintain, or defend something such as a law, principle, or decision.

Synonyms: Support, Maintain, Defend, Sustain

Antonyms: Overturn, Violate, Abandon, Undermine

Example: The court decided to uphold the constitutional right to equality.

15 Reinstate (verb)

बहल करना

Reinstate meaning

To restore someone or something to a previous position, condition, or status.

Synonyms: Restore, Reappoint, Reestablish, Reintroduce

Antonyms: Dismiss, Remove, Abolish, Suspend

Example: The authority decided to reinstate the officer after the inquiry cleared him.

16 Oversee (verb)

निग्रानी करना

Oversee meaning

To supervise or watch over a process, work, or people to ensure it is done correctly.

Synonyms: Supervise, Monitor, Manage, Administer

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Abandon

Example: The officer was assigned to oversee the implementation of the new welfare scheme.

17 Irregularity (noun)

अनियामित्ता

Irregularity meaning

A lack of uniformity or a deviation from what is normal, expected, or lawful.

Synonyms: Anomaly, Deviation, Discrepancy, Abnormality

Antonyms: Regularity, Uniformity, Consistency, Orderliness

Example: The audit revealed financial irregularities in the procurement process.

18 Subsidize (verb)

अर्थिक सहायता देना

Subsidize meaning

To support financially by giving money to reduce the cost of a product or service.

Synonyms: Support, Fund, Sponsor, Underwrite

Antonyms: Charge, Tax, Penalize, Withdraw support

Example: The government decided to subsidize fertilizers to help small farmers.

19 Reimburse (verb)

भरपाई करना

Reimburse meaning

To repay someone for money they have spent or lost.

Synonyms: Repay, Refund, Compensate, Remunerate

Antonyms: Charge, Deduct, Withhold, Confiscate

Example: The company will reimburse employees for official travel expenses.

20 Grievance (noun)

शिकायत

Grievance meaning

A complaint or a feeling of unfair treatment or injustice.

Synonyms: Complaint, Objection, Protest, Resentment

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Contentment, Approval, Praise

Example: The department set up a portal to address public grievances quickly.

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