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1 Dispensation (noun)

छूट/विशेष अनुमति

Dispensation meaning

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; special permission.

Synonyms: Exemption, Waiver, Permission, Allowance

Antonyms: Obligation, Requirement, Prohibition, Denial

Example: The university granted a dispensation allowing her to submit the form after the deadline.

2 Impropriety (noun)

अनुचित आचरण/अशोभनीयता

Impropriety meaning

Improper behavior or conduct; something unsuitable or inappropriate.

Synonyms: Inappropriateness, Indecorum, Misconduct, Unseemliness

Antonyms: Propriety, Decorum, Correctness, Appropriateness

Example: The officer was removed from duty after allegations of financial impropriety.

3 Recapitulate (verb)

पुनरावलोकन करना/संक्षेप में दोहराना

Recapitulate meaning

To summarize or repeat the main points briefly.

Synonyms: Summarize, Review, Reiterate, Recap

Antonyms: Elaborate, Expand, Digress, Ramble

Example: Before ending the lecture, the teacher recapitulated the key concepts.

4 Interdict (verb)

निषेध करना/प्रतिबंध लगाना

Interdict meaning

To forbid or officially prohibit something.

Synonyms: Prohibit, Forbid, Ban, Bar

Antonyms: Permit, Allow, Authorize, Approve

Example: The government interdicts the import of certain banned chemicals.

5 Infructuous (adjective)

निष्फल/व्यर्थ

Infructuous meaning

Not producing any useful result; ineffective or pointless.

Synonyms: Futile, Fruitless, Unproductive, Ineffectual

Antonyms: Fruitful, Productive, Effective, Successful

Example: After the new law was passed, the old petition became infructuous.

6 Misfeasance (noun)

कर्तव्य का गलत/अनुचित पालन

Misfeasance meaning

Wrongful or improper performance of a lawful duty, especially by a public official.

Synonyms: Misconduct, Malpractice, Wrongdoing, Dereliction

Antonyms: Proper conduct, Integrity, Rectitude, Dutifulness

Example: The court held the officer liable for misfeasance in public office.

7 Malversation (noun)

पद का दुरुपयोग/सरकारी धन का दुरुपयोग

Malversation meaning

Misuse or mismanagement of public funds or authority; wrongdoing in office.

Synonyms: Embezzlement, Misappropriation, Peculation, Corruption

Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Probity, Rectitude

Example: The audit report exposed malversation of welfare funds by local officials.

8 Interregnum (noun)

अंतराल/सत्ता का खाली समय

Interregnum meaning

A period between two rules, governments, or leaderships; a gap in authority.

Synonyms: Interval, Hiatus, Interim, Interlude

Antonyms: Continuity, Permanence, Stability, Unbroken rule

Example: During the interregnum after the king’s death, the council governed temporarily.

9 Residuary (adjective)

अवशिष्ट/शेष

Residuary meaning

Relating to the remainder left after other parts have been taken; leftover or remaining.

Synonyms: Remaining, Residual, Leftover, Surplus

Antonyms: Primary, Principal, Main, Initial

Example: Residuary powers in India belong to the Union Parliament.

10 Demurrer (noun)

कानूनी आपत्ति

Demurrer meaning

A formal legal objection saying the complaint is insufficient even if the facts are true.

Synonyms: Objection, Plea, Challenge, Protest

Antonyms: Acceptance, Agreement, Consent, Approval

Example: The defendant filed a demurrer, arguing the complaint failed to state a valid legal claim.

11 Liquidity (noun)

तरलता

Liquidity meaning

The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash quickly without a significant loss in value.

Synonyms: Cashability, Marketability, Convertibility, Fluidity

Antonyms: Illiquidity, Inconvertibility, Rigidity, Insolvency

Example: Government bonds usually have high liquidity because they can be sold quickly in the market.

12 Solvency (noun)

दिवालियापन से मुक्त रहने की क्षमता

Solvency meaning

The ability to meet long-term financial obligations and remain financially stable.

Synonyms: Financial stability, Creditworthiness, Soundness, Viability

Antonyms: Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Indebtedness, Default

Example: The company proved its solvency by paying all long-term debts on time.

13 Collateral (noun)

जमानत/गिरवी रखी गई संपत्ति

Collateral meaning

An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can take if the borrower fails to repay.

Synonyms: Security, Guarantee, Pledge, Surety

Antonyms: Liability, Debt, Unsecured loan, Risk

Example: The bank asked for collateral before approving the business loan.

14 Arbitrage (noun)

मूल्य-अंतर से लाभ कमाने की प्रक्रिया

Arbitrage meaning

The practice of buying in one market and selling in another to profit from a price difference.

Synonyms: Spread trading, Price-difference trading, Risk-free trading, Market inefficiency exploitation

Antonyms: Price parity, Market equilibrium, Uniform pricing, No-arbitrage condition

Example: He made quick profits through arbitrage by buying the stock on one exchange and selling it on another at a higher price.

15 Defamation (noun)

मानहानि

Defamation meaning

The act of damaging someone’s reputation by making a false statement.

Synonyms: Slander, Libel, Smear, Vilification

Antonyms: Praise, Commendation, Compliment, Vindication

Example: The actor filed a lawsuit for defamation after a false rumor spread online.

16 Disenchantment (noun)

मोहभंग

Disenchantment meaning

A feeling of disappointment when you stop believing that something is good or special.

Synonyms: Disillusionment, Disappointment, Cynicism, Discontent

Antonyms: Enchantment, Fascination, Satisfaction, Idealism

Example: His disenchantment with politics grew after repeated promises were broken.

17 Recessionary (adjective)

मंदी से संबंधित

Recessionary meaning

Related to or causing an economic recession (a period of economic decline).

Synonyms: Depressive, Contractionary, Downturn-related, Sluggish

Antonyms: Expansionary, Growth-oriented, Boom-related, Inflationary

Example: High interest rates can create recessionary pressure by reducing spending and investment.

18 Inflationary (adjective)

मुद्रास्फीति से संबंधित

Inflationary meaning

Related to or causing inflation, especially a general rise in prices.

Synonyms: Price-rising, Expansionary, Overheating, Demand-driven

Antonyms: Deflationary, Disinflationary, Price-stabilizing, Contractionary

Example: Excess money supply in the economy can lead to inflationary trends.

19 Forensic (adjective)

न्यायालयीन/अपराध-जांच संबंधी

Forensic meaning

Related to the scientific methods used to investigate crimes, especially in courts of law.

Synonyms: Investigative, Scientific, Legal-medical, Analytical

Antonyms: Unscientific, Unverified, Unanalytical, Speculative

Example: Forensic experts examined the fingerprints to identify the suspect.

20 Electorate (noun)

मतदाता वर्ग

Electorate meaning

All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in elections.

Synonyms: Voters, Voting public, Citizenry, Constituency

Antonyms: Nonvoters, Disenfranchised people, Ineligible population, Minors

Example: The candidate focused on healthcare to win the support of the electorate.

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