Saturday, 3 January 2026

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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Legislation (noun)

विधायन/कानून निर्माण

Legislation meaning

A set of laws made by a government; the act/process of making laws.

Synonyms: Lawmaking, Statute, Enactment, Regulation

Antonyms: Lawlessness, Anarchy, Disorder, Chaos

Example: The new legislation aims to improve workplace safety standards.

2 Proliferation (noun)

तेजी से फैलाव/वृद्धि

Proliferation meaning

Rapid increase or spread of something, especially in large numbers.

Synonyms: Expansion, Spread, Escalation, Multiplication

Antonyms: Reduction, Decline, Decrease, Diminution

Example: The proliferation of smartphones has changed how people communicate.

3 Rationalize (verb)

तर्कसंगत ठहराना/सुव्यवस्थित करना

Rationalize meaning

Make something seem reasonable by giving logical reasons; also to reorganize/streamline for efficiency.

Synonyms: Justify, Explain, Normalize, Streamline

Antonyms: Disprove, Deny, Refute, Reject

Example: He tried to rationalize his mistake by blaming the busy schedule.

4 Adversarial (adjective)

विरोधी/शत्रुतापूर्ण

Adversarial meaning

Involving conflict or opposition; hostile or confrontational.

Synonyms: Hostile, Oppositional, Antagonistic, Confrontational

Antonyms: Friendly, Cooperative, Supportive, Allied

Example: The meeting became adversarial when both sides refused to compromise.

5 Juridical (adjective)

न्यायिक/कानूनी

Juridical meaning

Related to law, courts, or legal judgment/authority.

Synonyms: Legal, Judicial, Lawful, Juristic

Antonyms: Illegal, Unlawful, Nonlegal, Extralegal

Example: The dispute was settled through juridical procedures in the court.

6 Lien (noun)

ग्रहणाधिकार

Lien meaning

A legal right/claim on someone’s property as security for a debt until it is paid.

Synonyms: Claim, Encumbrance, Charge, Security interest

Antonyms: Release, Clearance, Discharge, Freedom

Example: The bank placed a lien on the house until the loan was fully repaid.

7 Surety (noun)

जमानत/प्रतिभूति

Surety meaning

A guarantee or the person who takes responsibility for someone else’s debt/obligation; security for payment.

Synonyms: Guarantee, Assurance, Bond, Pledge

Antonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Insecurity, Risk

Example: He signed as surety to guarantee his friend’s loan repayment.

8 Encashment (noun)

नकदीकरण

Encashment meaning

The act of converting a cheque, bond, or entitlement into cash; getting money in hand.

Synonyms: Cashing, Redemption, Conversion, Realization

Antonyms: Investment, Deposit, Retention, Saving

Example: Employees can apply for encashment of unused leave at retirement.

9 Inquest (noun)

जांच/न्यायिक जांच

Inquest meaning

An official investigation to find out the cause of an event, especially a death.

Synonyms: Inquiry, Investigation, Probe, Examination

Antonyms: Neglect, Disregard, Inattention, Oversight

Example: The coroner ordered an inquest to determine the exact cause of death.

10 Comptroller (noun)

लेखा नियंत्रक/अंकेक्षक

Comptroller meaning

An official who supervises and audits financial accounts, especially in a government department.

Synonyms: Controller, Auditor, Financial officer, Supervisor

Antonyms: Subordinate, Underling, Follower, Employee

Example: The comptroller audited the department’s spending and flagged irregular payments.

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