Weekly Drona Vocabulary Magazine (6th to 11th Jan 2024) PDF

ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL WEEKLY DRONA VOCAB MAGAZINE 1. Fiduciary (विश्वासपात्र) Meaning: A person or organization that acts on behalf of another in a relationship of trust. AL Synonyms: Trustee, guardian, c...

ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL WEEKLY DRONA VOCAB MAGAZINE 1. Fiduciary (विश्वासपात्र) Meaning: A person or organization that acts on behalf of another in a relationship of trust. AL Synonyms: Trustee, guardian, custodian Example: Banks act as fiduciaries when managing their clients' investments. 2. Deliberative (विचारशील) NS Meaning: Relating to careful consideration or discussion before making decisions. Synonyms: Thoughtful, consultative, reflective Antonyms: Rash, impulsive, hasty BA Example: The committee adopted a deliberative approach to frame the new policies. 3. Acute (तीव्र) Meaning: Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. A Synonyms: Severe, critical, intense SH Antonyms: Mild, moderate, trivial Example: The patient was admitted to the hospital with acute respiratory distress. 4. Foreclosed (रोका हुआ) MI Meaning: Excluded or prevented from consideration or action. Synonyms: Blocked, barred, precluded NI Antonyms: Allowed, permitted, included Example: Public input was foreclosed during the drafting of the rules. 5. Overwhelmed (अभिभत ू ) Meaning: Burdened or overpowered emotionally or physically. Synonyms: Stunned, inundated, overpowered Antonyms: Composed, underwhelmed, calm ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Example: Hospitals were overwhelmed with patients during the initial COVID-19 outbreak. 6. Apropos (संदर्भ में ) Meaning: With reference to; concerning. Synonyms: Regarding, concerning, pertinent Antonyms: Irrelevant, unrelated Example: The discussion was apropos of the current rise in infections. 7. Cloak (छिपाना) AL Meaning: To hide or disguise something. Synonyms: Conceal, cover, shroud NS Antonyms: Reveal, uncover, expose Example: The government’s decision-making process was cloaked in secrecy. 8. Pertinent (संबंधित) BA Meaning: Relevant or applicable to a particular matter. Synonyms: Relevant, appropriate, suitable Antonyms: Irrelevant, unrelated, inapplicable A Example: The issues raised are pertinent to data privacy. 9. Lamentable (दख ु द SH Meaning: Deserving regret or pity. Synonyms: Regrettable, unfortunate, deplorable MI Antonyms: Fortunate, praiseworthy, commendable Example: The lack of public participation in policy-making is lamentable. 10. Vituperate (निंदा करना) NI Meaning: To criticize or insult someone in a harsh or abusive manner. Synonyms: Scold, berate, revile, vilify, abuse Antonyms: Praise, commend, compliment, extol Example: The politician began to vituperate his opponents during the heated debate, which drew criticism from the audience. 11. Egg on ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Meaning - to encourage or provoke someone to do something. 12. Iron out Meaning - to resolve or smooth out problems or difficulties. 13. Jack up Meaning - to increase something (e.g., prices) sharply. 14. Reel in Meaning - to attract or bring someone or something closer. AL 15. Play your cards right Meaning: to do things in an intelligent and well-planned way NS 16. A night owl Meaning: someone who prefers to be awake and active at night 17. Get a grip Meaning: keep or recover one's self-control 18. Between a rock and a hard place BA Meaning: faced with two equally undesirable alternatives A 19. A whole new ballgame Meaning: a completely different situation SH 20. Ostrich Effect (शत ु रु मर्ग ु प्रभाव) Meaning: The act of ignoring or avoiding negative information by pretending it does not exist. MI Synonyms: Denial, avoidance, ignorance Antonyms: Acknowledgment, awareness, acceptance NI Example: Many leaders exhibit the ostrich effect when faced with difficult decisions. 21. Resilient (लचीला) Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. Synonyms: Flexible, robust, tough Antonyms: Rigid, weak, fragile Example: Despite the setbacks, the team remained resilient and fought back. ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL 22. Ineptitude (अयोग्यता) Meaning: Lack of skill or ability. Synonyms: Incompetence, incapability, clumsiness Antonyms: Competence, skillfulness, aptitude Example: The team’s defeat was due to their batting ineptitude. 23. Flux (अस्थिरता) Meaning: Continuous change or movement. AL Synonyms: Uncertainty, instability, fluctuation Antonyms: Stability, steadiness, consistency NS Example: The squad was in a state of flux following a string of defeats. 24. Frailty (कमजोरी) Meaning: A weakness or flaw, especially in character or structure. BA Synonyms: Weakness, vulnerability, deficiency Antonyms: Strength, robustness, resilience Example: The frailty of their batting order was exposed in the series. A 25. Adept (कुशल) Meaning: Very skilled or proficient at something. SH Synonyms: Skilled, expert, capable Antonyms: Incompetent, unskilled, clumsy MI Example: The new player proved to be adept at handling pace bowling. 26. Triumph (विजय) Meaning: A great victory or achievement. NI Synonyms: Victory, success, conquest Antonyms: Defeat, failure, loss Example: The triumph in the final match boosted the team’s morale. 27. Perpetrate (अंजाम दे ना Meaning: To carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action. ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Synonyms: Commit, execute, perform Antonyms: Prevent, stop, hinder Example: The team perpetrated several strategic errors during the series. 28. Ignominy (अपयश) Meaning: Public shame or disgrace. Synonyms: Dishonor, humiliation, disgrace Antonyms: Honor, pride, respect AL Example: The player faced ignominy after his poor performance. 29. Aversion (घण ृ ा) NS Meaning: A strong dislike or disinclination. Synonyms: Hatred, antipathy, repulsion Antonyms: Fondness, affection, liking BA Example: He had an aversion to discussing past failures. 30. Blow up Meaning - to explode; to become very angry. A 31. Do away with Meaning - to abolish or get rid of something. SH 32. Do up Meaning - to fasten or close something; to renovate or redecorate. MI 33. Ease off Meaning - to reduce or lessen in intensity. 34. Through thick and thin NI Meaning: through difficult times and situations 35. Like two peas in a pod Meaning: very similar, especially in appearance 36. Bolt from the blue Meaning: a complete surprise ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL 37. Pull someone’s leg Meaning: deceive someone playfully; tease someone 38. Come rain or shine Meaning: used to say that something will happen even it rains 39. Herald (सच ू ना दे ना) Meaning: To signal the arrival of something or announce it publicly. Synonyms: Announce, proclaim, signify AL Antonyms: Conceal, suppress, hide Example: The reforms herald a new era in the Indian education system. NS 40. Leeway (छूट) Meaning: The amount of freedom to act or decide. Synonyms: Flexibility, freedom, latitude BA Antonyms: Restriction, constraint, limitation Example: The new programme gives students leeway to explore diverse subjects. 41. Rigour: (कठोरता) A Meaning: The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate, or strict. Synonyms: Strictness, thoroughness, precision SH Antonyms: Laxity, leniency, carelessness Example: There are concerns about maintaining rigour in accelerated programmes. MI 42. Impediments (बाधाएँ) Meaning: Things that hinder or obstruct progress. Synonyms: Obstacles, barriers, hindrances NI Antonyms: Aids, facilitators, supports Example: Universities face several impediments in implementing these reforms. 43. Dissent (असहमति) Meaning: The expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously, commonly, or officially held. Synonyms: Disagreement, opposition, protest ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Antonyms: Agreement, consensus, harmony Example: Justice Dhulia expressed dissent, emphasizing the need for broader economic inclusion. 44. Offset (प्रतिपरू क) Meaning: A counterbalance or compensatory action to reduce an impact or effect. Synonyms: Counteract, balance, counterbalance Antonyms: Exacerbate, aggravate AL Example: Planting trees can help offset the carbon emissions from industrial activities. 45. Conundrum (पहे ली) Meaning: A confusing or difficult problem or question. NS Synonyms: Puzzle, enigma, dilemma Antonyms: Solution, clarity, simplicity 46. Underpinned (समर्थित) BA Example: The company faced a conundrum on how to increase profits without cutting staff. Meaning: Supported or strengthened by a solid foundation. A Synonyms: Supported, reinforced, bolstered Antonyms: Weakened, undermined, destabilized SH Example: The company’s success was underpinned by innovative technology. 47. Expediting (शीघ्रता से करना) Meaning: Speeding up a process or action. MI Synonyms: Hastening, accelerating, quickening Antonyms: Delaying, hindering, slowing NI Example: Expediting the approval process will benefit the new projects. 48. Omen (संकेत) Meaning: A sign or warning of a future event. Synonyms: Sign, indication, premonition Example: The clear sky was seen as an omen for a successful journey. 49. Rule out ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Meaning - to eliminate or exclude an option. 50. Sink in Meaning - to become understood or accepted. 51. Spell out Meaning - to explain something in detail. 52. Stand up to Meaning - to confront or resist. AL 53. Stick one’s neck out Meaning: to take a risk NS 54. Get your walking papers Meaning: get fired from the job 55. Cork something up BA Meaning: to not allow oneself to express once anger, worry, or sadness. 56. Cook someone’s goose Meaning: spoil other person’s chances of success A 57. Throw caution to the wind Meaning: to do something without worrying about the risk or negative results. SH 58. Sluggish (सस् ु त) Meaning: Lacking energy or activity; slow-moving or inactive. MI Synonyms: Inactive, lethargic, slow, stagnant Antonyms: Active, energetic, lively, dynamic Example: The sluggish economy has raised concerns among policymakers about job NI creation. 59. Sanguine (आशावादी) Meaning: Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation. Synonyms: Hopeful, confident, buoyant, cheerful Antonyms: Pessimistic, gloomy, doubtful, despairing Example: Despite the challenges, the manager remained sanguine about the project’s ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL success. 60. Marred (बिगाड़ा हुआ) Meaning: Impaired the quality or appearance of; disfigured or spoiled. Synonyms: Tarnished, blemished, spoiled, ruined Antonyms: Enhanced, improved, repaired, restored Example: The scenic beauty of the park was marred by the piles of litter left behind by AL tourists. 61. Impetus (प्रोत्साहन) Meaning: The force or energy with which something moves or develops. NS Synonyms: Stimulus, momentum, drive, boost Antonyms: Deterrent, hindrance, restraint, stagnation ृ या अप्रचलित) BA Example: The new policy provided fresh impetus to the renewable energy sector. 62. Defunct (मत Meaning: No longer existing or functioning. A Synonyms: Obsolete, extinct, inoperative, dead Antonyms: Active, operational, functioning, existent SH Example: The factory became defunct after the company declared bankruptcy. 63. Cripple (अपंग करना या रोकना) Meaning: To severely damage or weaken something, making it unable to function effectively. MI Synonyms: Weaken, impair, paralyze, disable Antonyms: Strengthen, empower, enhance, enable NI Example: The lack of funds has crippled the institution's ability to conduct research. 64. Elicit (प्राप्त करना) Meaning: To draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone. Synonyms: Extract, obtain, evoke, prompt Antonyms: Suppress, hide, cover, ignore Example: The lawyer’s questions were designed to elicit the truth from the witness. ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL 65. Inevitable (अनिवार्य) Meaning: Certain to happen; unavoidable. Synonyms: Unavoidable, inescapable, assured, destined Antonyms: Avoidable, uncertain, preventable, optional Example: With such heavy rains, flooding in low-lying areas seems inevitable. 66. Tinkering (छे ड़छाड़) Meaning: Attempting to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way. AL Synonyms: Fiddling, meddling, adjusting, experimenting Antonyms: Repairing, constructing, completing NS Example: He spent hours tinkering with the old car but couldn’t get it to start. 67. Ambiguity (अस्पष्टता) Meaning: The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness. BA Synonyms: Vagueness, uncertainty, obscurity, equivocation Antonyms: Clarity, precision, transparency, certainty Example: The ambiguity in the instructions led to confusion among the workers. A 68. Horse around Meaning: to behave in a silly and noisy way. SH 69. Naff off Meaning: used to rudely tell someone to go away because they are annoying you. MI 70. Slug it out Meaning: to fight, argue, or compete with someone until one person wins. 71. Stop back NI Meaning: to return to a place you have previously visited. 72. Catch some Z’s Meaning: to go to sleep or get some rest 73. Hit the spot Meaning: be exactly what is required ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL 74. The cutting edge Meaning: the most recent stage in the development of something 75. Drive one up the wall Meaning: make someone very irritated or angry 76. Days are numbered Meaning: someone or something will not last much longer, or will fail, die, or end soon 77. Latent (गुप्त) AL Meaning: Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. Synonyms: Dormant, potential, hidden NS Antonyms: Active, apparent, obvious Example: The scientist discovered latent energy stored in the fault lines. 78. Imminence (निकट का) BA Meaning: The quality or condition of being about to happen. Synonyms: Impending, forthcoming, proximity Antonyms: Remoteness, uncertainty A Example: The imminence of a major earthquake in the region has scientists on edge. 79. Fragility (नाजक ु ता) SH Meaning: The quality of being delicate or easily broken. Synonyms: Weakness, delicacy, vulnerability MI Antonyms: Strength, robustness, durability Example: The fragility of the Himalayan region makes it susceptible to disasters. 80. Ameliorate (सध ु ारना) NI Meaning: To make something better or improve it. Synonyms: Improve, enhance, rectify Antonyms: Worsen, deteriorate, aggravate Example: The new infrastructure project aims to ameliorate transportation in the region. 81. Endeavour (प्रयास) ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Meaning: An attempt to achieve a goal. Synonyms: Effort, attempt, venture Antonyms: Neglect, idleness, inaction Example: China’s endeavours to strengthen ties with Africa have been consistent over decades. 82. Incorrigible (असध ु ारनीय) Meaning: Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed. AL Synonyms: Irredeemable, habitual, incurable Antonyms: Reformable, corrigible, manageable Example: The incorrigible nature of tectonic plate movements makes earthquake prediction NS challenging. 83. Perturbation (अशांति) Meaning: A disturbance or disruption of a system or process. Synonyms: Disruption, agitation, disquiet Antonyms: Calmness, stability, tranquility BA Example: The earthquake caused a perturbation in the tectonic balance of the region. A 84. Foment (उकसाना) SH Meaning: To instigate or stir up an undesirable or violent sentiment or action. Synonyms: Incite, provoke, agitate Antonyms: Suppress, quell, pacify MI Example: The tectonic activity fomented a series of aftershocks in the region. 85. Cataclysmic (विनाशकारी) Meaning: Relating to or denoting a violent natural event. NI Synonyms: Disastrous, catastrophic, apocalyptic Antonyms: Mild, constructive, beneficial Example: The cataclysmic impact of the earthquake was felt across multiple countries. 86. Conflation (मिश्रण) Meaning: The merging of two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc., into one. ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Synonyms: Fusion, amalgamation, combination Antonyms: Separation, division, distinction Example: The conflation of political and economic strategies strengthens China's influence in Africa. 87. Bow out of Meaning: To withdraw or remove oneself from a situation or activity. 88. Latch onto AL Meaning: To grasp or attach to something firmly, either literally or figuratively. 89. Nail down Meaning: To secure or finalize something, such as a plan or agreement. NS 90. Zero in on Meaning: To focus or concentrate on something specific. 91. Can't see the forest for the trees BA Meaning: to focus so much on details that the overall situation is overlooked 92. Chase rainbows A Meaning: to pursue unrealistic or unattainable goals 93. Make hay while the sun shines SH Meaning: to take advantage of a favorable situation while it lasts 94. Put out feelers Meaning: to make inquiries or gather information subtly MI 95. Beat around the bush Meaning: to avoid addressing the main issue directly NI 96. Autonomous (स्वायत्त) Meaning: Having self-government or functioning independently. Synonyms: Independent, self-reliant, sovereign. Antonyms: Dependent, controlled, subservient. Example: The development of autonomous vehicles has revolutionized the automobile industry. ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL 97. Strides (प्रगति) Meaning: Significant progress in development or improvement. Synonyms: Progress, advancement, headway. Antonyms: Setback, regression, stagnation. Example: The country has made significant strides in renewable energy production. 98. Dearth (कमी) Meaning: A scarcity or lack of something. AL Synonyms: Shortage, paucity, insufficiency. Antonyms: Abundance, surplus, plenty. NS Example: The dearth of skilled professionals has hindered the company’s growth. 99. Exacerbate (बढ़ाना/खराब करना) Meaning: To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse. Synonyms: Aggravate, intensify, worsen. Antonyms: Alleviate, reduce, improve. BA Example: The lack of funding will only exacerbate the issues in the healthcare system. A 100. Turmoil (अशांति) Meaning: A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. SH Synonyms: Chaos, upheaval, disorder. Antonyms: Calm, peace, stability. MI Example: The country was in political turmoil after the controversial election. 101. Flaccid (नम; ढीला) Meaning: Lacking firmness or stiffness. NI Synonyms: Limp, weak, slack Antonyms: Firm, stiff, rigid Example: The plant's leaves became flaccid due to the lack of water. 102. Plausible (संभवत: सही) Meaning: Seemingly reasonable or probable. ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Synonyms: Credible, believable, likely Antonyms: Implausible, unlikely, unbelievable Example: The explanation provided by the witness was plausible and consistent with the evidence. 103. Repercussion (परिणाम) Meaning: An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action. Synonyms: Consequence, effect, fallout AL Antonyms: Cause, origin Example: The environmental repercussions of the industrial spill were severe and long-lasting. NS 104. Perplexing (उलझन भरा) Meaning: Completely baffling; very puzzling. Synonyms: Confusing, puzzling, bewildering. Antonyms: Clear, straightforward, simple. BA Example: The professor's explanation was perplexing to the students. 105. Cursory (उपरी तौर पर) A Meaning: Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. SH Synonyms: Superficial, perfunctory, brief. Antonyms: Thorough, detailed, meticulous. Example: A cursory glance at the documents revealed several errors. MI 106. Back away Meaning: to move backwards away from something or someone, usually because you are frightened NI 107. Cut out Meaning: to delete or remove 108. Nod off Meaning: to begin sleeping, especially not intentionally 109. Turn down ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL Meaning: reject something offered or proposed. 110. Climb the ladder Meaning: To advance or achieve success in a hierarchy, especially in a career 111. Bury the hatchet Meaning: To make peace or resolve a conflict, usually after a disagreement 112. Water under the bridge Meaning: something that happened in the past and cannot now be changed AL 113. Jump on the bandwagon/ hop on the bandwagon Meaning: to join in a popular activity NS 114. The tip of the iceberg Meaning: it is one small part of a much larger problem A BA SH MI NI ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL AL ★ Telegram link NS 1. ENGLISH WITH NIMISHA BANSAL https://t.me/NimishaMam 2. 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