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SYNONYMS
S.N. Word Meaning Synonyms
1. Ardent (adj.) Enthusiastic or passionate (mRlkgh) Committed

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2. Astonish (n/v) Surprise or impress (someone) greatly (pfdr djuk) Stun, Scuppoer
3. Baffle (v) To bewilder or perplex someone (pdjk nsuk) Perplexe, Dazzle

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4. Bind (v) To tie or fasten something tightly (cka/uk) Secure, Tie

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5. Cacophony A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds (dksykgky] cslqjkiu) Noise, Clamor

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6. Candour (n) The quality of being open and honest in expression (fu"diVrk) Honesty

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7. Concordant (adj.) In agreement or harmony (le>kSrk ;k lgerh) Harmonious

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8. Condemn (v) To express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure Censure

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9. Condemn (v) To express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure Denounce

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(vkjksi yxk nsuk)

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10. Conundrum (n) A confusing and difficult problem or question (igsyh) Problem

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11. Customise (v) To modify or tailor something to meet individual preferences or Personalise
specifications(vuqdwfyr djuk)
12. Dainty (adj./n) Delicately small and pretty (lqanj] dksey) Elegant
13. Destitute Without the basic necessities of life (cslgkjk)

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(adj.) Impoverished, Penniless
14. Disguise (v) To change the appearance to conceal identity (fNikuk] diVos'k) Camouflage
15. Eagerly (adv.) With keen interest or enthusiasm (mRlqd] vkrqj] cslczh ls) Keenly

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16. Efface (v) To erase (a mark) from a surface (foyqIr dj nsuk] feVk nsuk ;k gVk nsuk) Destroy
17. Entail To involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or Necessitate

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consequence (vko';d)
18. Fabulous (adj.) Extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large (mYys[kuh;] vk ÜÓ;Ztud) Remarkable

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19. Fecund (adj.) Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or Fertile
new growth; fertile (mitkÅ] cgqiQynk;d)

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20. Filthy (adj.) Disgustingly dirty (xank) Dirty
21. Grisly (adj.) Causing horror or disgust (Hk;kud) Atrocious

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22. Habitual (adj.) Done regularly or as a habit (vknh] vH;Lr) Continuous
23. Hypothesis (n) A tentative theory about the natural world (ifjdYiuk] fopkj) Speculation
24. Immune (adj.) Resistant to a particular infection or toxin; not affected by Resistant
something (izfrj{kk] vizHkkfor)
25. Indigent (adj.) Poor; needy (xjhc] t:jrean) Impoverished
26. Insipid (adj.) Lacking flavour (iQhdk] csLokn) Tasteless
27. Mourn (v) To feel or show sorrow or grief, especially after someone's death Grieve
(foyki] 'kksd djuk)
28. Obvious (adj.) Easily perceived or understood; self evident, or apparent (Li"V ;k Clear
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29. Pacify (v) To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of ('kkar djuk) Soothe
30. Pompous (adj.) Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self important (vkMacjiw.kZ] Pretentious
vfHkekuh)
31. Prudent (adj.) Acting with or showing care and thought for the future (foosd iw.kZ) Judicious
32. Reckon (v) To establish by counting or calculation; (x.kuk djuk) Calculate
33. Ruthless (adj.) Having or showing no pity or compassion for others (Øwj] fueZe) Inhumane
34. Shrewd (adj.) Having or showing sharp powers of judgment (pkykd] prqj) Smart, Astute
35. Strive (v) To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something (dksf'k'k djuk) Attempt
36. Supernatural (adj.) Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the Occult
laws of nature (vykSfdd] izÑfr ls ijs)
37. Unhappiness (n) State of being unhappy or discontented (nq[k] vizlUurk) Woe
38. Voracious (adj.) Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager Greedy
approach to an activity (ykyph)

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39. Waning (v) Decrease in size, extent, or degree (?kVuk] {kh.k gksuk] de gksuk) Fading

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ANTONYM
S.N. Word Meaning Antonym
1. Accessible (adj.) (Of a place) able to be reached or entered (igq¡p ;ksX;) Restricted (oftZr] izfrcaf/r)
2. Accolade (n) An award or privilege granted as a special honour or as Criticism (vkykspuk)
an acknowledgment of merit (iqjLdkj)
3. Advance (v) To move forward with a purpose (vkxs c<+uk) Elementary (izkjafHkd] lkekU;)
4. Aggravate (v) Makeing (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more Alleviate (de djuk)
serious (fcxkM+uk)
5. Alter (v) Change or cause to change in character or composition; Preserve (lajf{kr djuk] cpk dj
castrate or spay (cnyuk) j[kuk)

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6. Confidential (adj.) Intended to be kept secret (xksiuh;) Familiar, Revealed (ifjfpr]
fn[kk;k x;k)

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7. Conformity (n) Compliance with standards, rules, or Quirky (fofp=k)

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norms (vuqikyu] vuq:irk)

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8. Confound (v) Cause surprise or confusion in (someone) (my>u
esa Mkyuk) Assure (Hkjkslk fnykuk)

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9. Confusing (adj.) Causing confusion (isphnk) Guiding (ekxZ fn[kkuk)
10. Conservative (n) Opposed to great or sudden change (:f<+oknh) Liberal (mnkj)

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11. Consistent (adj.) Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as Unpredictable (euekSth)
to be fair or accurate (vVy] gBh)

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12. Convalesce (v) Recover one's health and strength over a period of time Collapse (fxj tkuk] fouk'k)

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after an illness or operation (vPNk gks tkuk)

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13. Cowardice (v) Lack of courage or bravery (dk;jrk) Boldness (lkgl)
14. Diligent (adj.) Having or showing care and consciousness in one's work Lazy (vkylh)
or duties (ifjJeh)

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15. Dishearten (v) Cause (someone) to lose determination or confidence Encouraged (izksRlkfgr)
(fujk'k)
16. Ebullient (adj.) Cheerful and full of energy (tks'khyk) Weary (Fkdk gqvk)

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17. Embraced (v) Accepted willingly; welcomed; included (eu ls Lohdkj djuk) Shunned (vLohÑr)
18. Enigma/Enigmatic A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult Clear (Li"V)

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to understand (igsyh)
19. Ephemeral (adj.) Lasting for a very short time (vYidkfyd) Permanent (LFkk;h)

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20. Excessive (adj.) More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate Moderate (eè;e)
(vR;f/d)

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21. Exert (v) To put forth effort or energy ([khapuk) Relax (vkjke djuk)
22. Exist (v) To have actual being or to be present (vfLrRo) nonexistent (vfLrRo u gksuk)

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23. Fetter (n/v) Chain or shackle for the feet; restrain or impede; hamper Liberate (eqDr djuk)
(csM+h)
24. Fluctuate (v) Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount (mrkj p<+ko) Stabilise (fLFkj)
25. Freedom (n) The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants Captivity (dSn)
without hindrance or restraint (Lora=krk)
26. Freezing (adj.) Extremely cold (cgqr BaMk) Warm (xHkZ)
27. Hysterics (adj.) Filled with fear or dread (Hk; ls Hkjk gqvk) Calm ('kkar)
28. Incinerate (v) To burn completely (tyk nsuk) Extinguish (cq>kuk)
29. Languid (adj.) Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion Energetic (iqQrhZyk)
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30. Mighty (adj.) Possessing great power, strength, or influence (rkdroj) Weak (detksj)
31. Monotonous (adj.) Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and Interesting (fnypLi)
interest (uhjl)
32. Oral (adj.) Spoken rather than written; verbal (ekSf[kd) Written (fyf[kr)
33. Pitiable (adj.) Deserving or arousing pity (eklwe) Pleasant (lq[kn)
34. Profound (adj.) (Of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense (xgjk) Shallow (de] lrgh] mFkyk)
35. Quaint (adj.) Attractively unusual or old-fashioned (fofp=k) Ordinary (lk/kj.k)
36. Rapid (adj.) Happening in a short time or at a fast pace (rst) Slow (/hek)
37. Realize (v) To become aware of something or achieve something Misunderstand (xyr le>uk)
(le>uk] izkIr djuk)
38. Resolve (n/v) Settle or find a solution to; decide firmly on a course of Questions (lansg)
action (Bku ysuk)
39. Sarcastic Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or Courteous (fouez)

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convey contempt (O;aX;iw.kZ] rkus Hkjk)

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40. Sufficiency (n) Adequacy or enough of something (izpqjrk) Dearth (deh] vdky)
41. Summary (n) A brief account of a subject (lkjka'k) Flaboration (foLr`r fooj.k)

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42. Suspend (v) Temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or Resume (iqu% vkjaHk djuk)

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effect (fuyafcu)
43. Tight (adj.) Fixed, fastened, or closed firmly (dlk gqvk] ?kfu"B) Slack (<hyk)

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44. Uniformity (n) State or quality of being uniform or consistent (,d:irk) Variety (fofo/rk)

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45. Upright (adj.) Honest and responsible (bZekunkj) Dishonest (csbZeku)

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46. Vanquish (v) Defeat thoroughly (gjkuk) Liberate (vktkn dj nsuk)

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47. Wicked (adj.) Evil or morally wrong (nq"V] cqjk) Virtuous (usd] lk/q)

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48. Wisp (n) Small, thin strand or puff of something (NksVk] iryk] fdukjk) Bulk (cgqr lkjk] cM+h ek=kk)

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ONE-WORD SUBSTITUTION
S.N. Meaning OWS Hindi Meaning
1. The original inhabitants of a country Aborigines (N.) ewy fuoklh
2. The period of time in a person's life when they are developing Adolescence (N.) fd'kksjkoLFkk
into an adult
3. A society or company provides these convenient features Amenities (N.) lq•&lqfo/k,¡
4. Madness or obsession with males Andromania (N.) efgykvksa esa iq#"kksa ds çfr vR;f/d
;k vlkekU; vkd"kZ.k
5. The study of Man Anthropology (N.) ekuo foKku
6. A place for storage of arms and ammunition Arsenal (N.) 'kL=kkxkj
7. One who does not believe in God Atheist (N.) ukfLrd (tks bZ'oj dks u ekus)

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8. A huge fire for celebration Bonfire (N.) fot;lwpd vfXu
9. Dwarfed varieties of trees and shrubs in pots Bonsai (N.) O;Ld isM+ksa dk NksVk :i

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10. An unpleasant mixture of loud sounds Cacophony (N.) 'kksj] cslqjkiu

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11. A list of books Catalogue (N.) lwphi=k

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12. An area/place in which dead bodies are buried Cemetery 'koksa dks niQu djus dh txg

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(N.)
(dfczLrku)

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13. A deal of agreement done in a company or firm Contract (N.) vuqca/

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14. A person who is critical of the motives of others Cynic (N.) nwljksa dks LokFkhZ le>us okyk
15. Feeling of being in a place before having already experienced Deja-vu French ,slk vglkl fd fdlh us igys dqN

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the present situation ns•k ;k vuqHko fd;k gS

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16. A study of statistics Demography (N.) tula[;k dk vè;u djuk

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17. Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence Diffidence (Adj.) 'kehZyk] yTtk'khy
18. Careful nature and hard-working efforts Diligence (N.) esgur] ifjJe
19. Vivacious and enthusiastic Effervescent (Adj.) mRlkgiw.kZ

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20. Words inscribed on a tomb Epitaph (N.) lekf/&ys[k
21. The act or process of going from the simple or basic to the Evolution (N.) fdlh pht dk Øfed fodkl
complex or advanced

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22. A lively, cheerful outgoing person Extrovert (N.) cfgeqZ[kh] feyulkj
23. A person who is filled with excessive enthusiasm Extrovert (N.) cfgeZq•h] feyulkj

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24. The doctor who deals with the female reproductive system Gynaecologist (N.) L=khjksx fo'ks"kK
25. One who does not express himself freely Introvert (N.) vUreZq•h O;fÙkQ

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26. A professional rider in horse races Jockey (N.) ?kqM+nkSM+ dk ?kqM+lokj
27. Saltwater lake separated from the sea by rocks and sand Lagoon (N.) vuwi >hy

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28. Easy to shape in any desired form Malleable (Adj.) yphyk] uje
29. A film shown during the day, especially in the afternoon Matinee (N.) fiQYe dk vijkÉdkyhu izn'kZu

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30. A soldier who fights for the sake of money Mercenary (N.) fdjk;s dk lSfud
31. The patronage bestowed in consideration of family Nepotism (N.) ifjokjokn
relationships and not of merit
32. Fertile watery place in a desert Oasis (N.) e#LFky ds chp gfjr Hkwfe
33. A news article that reports the recent death of a person Obituary (N.) 'kksd lUns'k
34. Government by the few Oligarchy (N.) vYira=k
35. One can't even see through them Opaque (Adj.) vikjn'khZ
36. A story intended to teach moral lessons Parable (N.) uhfr dFkk
37. The approach or style of teaching Pedagogy (N.) f'k{kk 'kkL=k
38. A lover of mankind Philanthropist (N.) ekuo çseh] ijksidkjh

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39. A person who admires women Philogynist (N.) efgykvksa dk leFkZd
40. A woman having more than one husband at the same time Polyandry (N.) cgqifr çFkk
41. Someone who speaks more than one language Polyglot (N.) cgqHkk"kh
42. Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or Pretentious (Adj.) vkMEcjh] cukoVh
merit than is actually possessed
43. Weak and cowardly Pusillanimous (Adj.) dk;j
44. An open space usually rectangular and enclosed in a building Quadrangle (N.) prqHkZqtkdkj cjkenk
45. A doubtful look or examination of one's motives Suspect (N./V.) lafnX/ @ lansg gksuk
46. Consonance of sounds Symphony (N.) Loj dh lerk
47. One who believes in the existence of God Theist (N.) vkfLrd
48. A man who betrayed his own country Traitor (N.) ns'knzksgh
49. A mythological animal with one horn on its forehead Unicorn (N.) ekFks ij ,d lhax okyk ?kksM+s tSlk
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50. Referring to something from the past of high quality Vintage (Adj./N.) çkphu

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IDIOM & PHRASES

S.N. Idioms English Meaning Hindi Meaning
1 A bird's eye view A view from a high angle ÅapkbZ ls foLr`r n`';

2 A blessing in disguise An apparent misfortune that eventually has good nqHkkZX; dk iQk;ns esa cny tkuk
results
3 A bowl of cherries Life is wonderful and pleasant Thou vkune; gksuk
4 A catch-all Something that includes or covers lc dqN 'kkfey djus okyk
everything
5 A dare devil A reckless or adventurous person fuMj O;fDr
6 A level head Remains calm and composed 'kkr jgdj lw>cw> ls dke ysuk

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7 A man of letters A well educated and a wise person i<+k fy[kk O;fDr

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8 A man of straw A weak or cowardly person Mjiksd O;fDr

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9 A piece of cake A very easy task tks vklkuh ls fd;k tk lds

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10 A queer fish An eccentric or unconventional vthc ;k fofp=k O;fDr

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11 A slap on the wrist A very mild punishment ,d NksVh lh ltk

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12 A storm in a teacup Making a big issue out of a small jkbZ dk igkM+ cukuk

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problem

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13 A taste of their own medicine To be given the same treatment tSlh djuh oSlh Hkjuh

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that you have given to others

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14 A vicious cycle A sequence of events that tc ,d leL;k nwljh leL;k dk dkj.k

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compound each other curh gSA
15 All wet Completely mistaken iwjh rjg xyr le> ysuk
16 An axe to grind A private interest to serve vius ls eryc j[kuk

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17 An elephant in the room An obvious problem cM+h leL;k dks utjankt djuk
18 As clean as a whistle Completely clean or pure ifo=k gksuk
19 As genuine as a three-dollar Completely fake fcYdqy udyh ;k >wBk

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20 At any rate In any case fdlh Hkh dher ij

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21 At his disposal Available for use b'kkjs ij ukpus okyk (nwljksa ds ladsr
ij pyuk)

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22 At his wit's end Very much perplexed iwjh rjg ls my>u esa
23 At loggerheads In disagreement vkil esa my>u

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24 At the drop of a hat Immediately rqjar
25 At the eleventh hour At the very last moment vafre {k.k esa

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26 Back to back Something follows immediately yxkrkj gksuk
after something else
27 Be in a tight corner In a difficult situation dfBu ifjfLFkfr esa
28 Be in seventh heaven To be extremely happy csgn [kq'k gksuk
29 Beat around the bush Avoiding the main topic egRoiw.kZ ckjs esa ckr djus ls cpuk
30 Bell the cat Do the impossible task ,slk dk;Z ftls fd;k u tk lds
31 Between the devil and the To be in dilemma to choose vkxs dqvk¡ ihNs [kkbZ (nks cM+h eqf'dyksa
deep blue sea ds chp)
32 Bite off more than you can Take more responsibilities than viuh {kerk ls T;knk dke ysuk
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33 Bite the bullet To endure a painful situation fdlh eqf'dy dk;Z dk lkeuk djuk
34 Black sheep Person with bad reputation ifjokj ds fy, viekutud O;fDr
35 Blue blood Aristocratic lineage 'kkgh ijfokj ls rkyqd j[kuk
36 Bolt from the blue Something unexpected and ,slh ?kVuk tks vpkud ls gks tk,
unpleasant
37 Bread and butter Means of livelihood jksth jksVh
38 Break a leg Good luck 'kqHkdkeuk nsuk
39 Bring down the house To make the audience applaud cgqr T;knk okgokgh ywVuk
enthusiastically
40 Building castles in the air Daydreaming gokbZ fdys cukuk ([;kyh&iqyko
idkuk)
41 Burn my boats To commit oneself to a course of ihNs ykSVus ds lHkh jkLrs can djuk
action

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42 By and large In general dqy feykdj
43 By leaps and bounds Rapidly cgqr rsth ls vkxs c<+uk

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44 Call it a day Decide or agree to stop doing fdlh dke dks jksd nsuk

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something

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45 Cat's in the cradle Complicated relationship tfVy fj'rk

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46 Changing my tune To change one's opinion viuh jk; cny nsuk

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47 Chip on the shoulder A grudge or grievance eu esa dMokgV ikyuk

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48 Clean as a whistle Completely clean fcYdqy lkiQ

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49 Cost an arm and a leg Very expensive csgn egaxk gksuk

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50 Cut a sorry figure To make a poor impression ?kfV;k izn'kZu djuk

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51 Down for the count Feeling tired and give up gkj eku ysuk ;k vliQy gksuk
52 Down to earth Realistic and practical okLrfod
53 Drill into your heads To emphasize repeatedly ckj&ckj le>kuk
54 Eating like a horse Eating a lot cgqr lkjk [kkuk [kkus okyk

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55 Facing the music To accept the consequences fd;s dk ifj.kke Hkqxruk
56 Far and wide Present everywhere lHkh fn'kkvksa esa

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57 Fit as a fiddle In a perfectly healthy condition fcYdqy LoLFk

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58 Flog a dead horse To waste effort on something that O;FkZ dk iz;Ru djuk
has already failed
59 From cradle to grave Throughout one's life ikyus ls dcz rd] thoui;ZUr

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60 Get itchy feet To want to travel or do something dqN u;k djus dh pkgr gksuk
new

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61 Gift of the gab Ability to speak eloquently /kjkizokg cksyus dh {kerk
62 Give a cold shoulder Deliberately ignore, avoid or be tkucw>dj fdlh dks utjvankt djuk

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unfriendly towards someone
63 Go down in flames(2) Fail completely iwjh rjg vliQy
65 Hang in there To persevere n`<+ jguk
66 Hard and fast That cannot be altered ftls cnyk ugha tk ldrk
67 Have your head in the clouds To be unrealistic vokLrfod gksuk
68 Head and shoulders above To be far superior nwljksa ls csgrj gksuk
69 Hear it straight from the To hear from the original source ewy Ïksr ls lquuk
horse's mouth
70 Heart and soul With all the effort you can put iwjs iz;kl ds lkFk
71 Heart in the right place Good-natured vPns LoHkko okyk

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72 High and dry In a difficult situation eqf'dy esa iM+ tkuk
73 Hit the nail on the head Say or do something exactly right fcYdqy mfpr tokc nsuk
74 Hit the sack Go to sleep lks tkuk
75 In the fast lane A life filled with great excitement thou mRlkg ls Hkjk gksuk
76 Jump at the opportunity To accept an opportunity eagerly volj dks LOhdkj djuk
and quickly
77 Keep up appearances Maintain an outward show vPNs gkykr dk fn[kkok djuk
78 Keep your chin up To stay cheerful during difficult dfBu le; ds nkSjku [kq'k jguk
times
79 Keep your pants on Be patient /S;Z j[kuk
80 Kick the bucket To die e`R;q gks tkuk
81 Let the cat out of the bag Reveal a secret carelessly or by Xksiuh; tkudkjh dks mtkxj djuk
mistake

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82 Life is a bowl of cherries Life is wonderful and pleasant thou v¼Hkwr vkSj lq[kn gS

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83 Living hand to mouth. Living without a lot of money cgqr lkjs iSls ds fcuk jguk

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84 Make waves To cause trouble ijs'kkuh [kM+h djuk

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85 Miss the boat To miss an opportunity volj ls pwd tkuk

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86 Nerves of steel. An absence of fear or anxiety Hk; ;k fpark dk vHkko
87 Nip in the bud To stop something at an early fcydqy 'kq:vkrh le; esa fdlh pht

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stage dks tM+ ls [kRe djuk

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88 No pain no gain It is necessary to work hard in fcuk esgur fd, liQyrk ugha feyrh

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order to succeed

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89 On thin ice In a risky situation [krjukd tksf[ke Hkjh fLFkfr esa

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90 Pull someone's leg Playing a joke with someone fdlh dk etkd mM+kuk
91 Pull the last straw Final problem in the series vafre leL;k
92 Put my nose to the grindstone To work very hard dM+h esgur djuk
93 Receiving a kickback Getting an illegal payment voS/ Hkqxrku izkIr djuk

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94 Roll up my sleeves Prepare to work hard dM+h esgur djus ds fy, rS;kj gks
tkvks

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95 Sacred cow Something that cannot be ftldh fuank u dh tk lds vfuanuh;
criticized

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96 Second banana A person in a subordinate position v/huLFk in ij cSBk O;fDr
97 See eye to eye To agree completely ,d rjg ds fopkj djuk

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98 Sit on the fence Delays making strong decisions rVLFk jguk] fdlh dk i{K ysus ls
cpuk

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99 Skating on thin ice Taking a big risk Hkkjh tksf[ke mBkuk
100 Spill the beans Disclose the secrets accidentally jkt mtkxj djuk

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101 Strike while the iron is hot To act at the right time lgh le; ij dke djuk
102 Take a back seat Become less important de egRoiw.kZ gksuk
103 Take a rain check To politely decline with the fouezrkiwoZd vLohdkj djuk
implication that they may come at
a later date
104 The ball is in their court It's now their turn to act or make a vkxs ds fy, ftEesnkj gksuk
decision
105 The best of both worlds Enjoying two different nksuksa gkFkksa esa yM~Mw
opportunities
106 Think outside the box Think creatively or differently vyx <ax ls lkspuk
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108 Throw caution to the winds To act recklessly tksf[ke ;k udkjkRed ifj.kkeksa dh fpark
fd, fcuk dqN djuk
109 Tighten his belt Had to reduce spending [kpkZ de djuk
110 To leave no stone unturned To do everything possible to gj lEHko iz;kl djuk
achieve something
111 Took it with a grain of salt To be skeptical about something fdlh ckr ij lansg djuk
112 Turn the tables Reverse a situation ckth iyVuk
113 Turns a blind eye To ignore a situation, facts or utjvankt djuk
reality
114 Under her belt Having achieved or experienced dqN gkfly djuk
something
115 Under the weather Feeling sick vLoLFk eglwl djuk
116 Up in a creek without a In a difficult situation without help fcuk lgk;rk ds dfBu ifjfLFkfr esa

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paddle
117 Up in arms Protesting vigorously about fdlh pht dk fojks/ djuk

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something
118 Up in the air Something that is unknown dqN ,slk tks iwjh rjg ls vutku gks

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entirely

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119 Up the ante To increase the stakes tksf[ke dks c<+k nsuk

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120 When pigs fly Something that will never happen tks dHkh ugha gksxk

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121 Wild goose chase A worthless hunt or chase O;FkZ [kkst

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122 Working my fingers to the Working extremely hard dM+h esgur djuk
bone

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123 Yeoman's service Excellent and reliable service mRÑ"V ,oa fo'oluh; lsok

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SYNONYMS
S.N. Word Meaning Synonyms
1. Altruistic (adj.) Showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it Philanthropic

h
results in disadvantage for yourself: (ijksidkjh)
2. Harass (v) To continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time (ijs'kku Intimidate

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djuk)

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3. Innuendo An indirect or allusive remark typically of a derogatory nature (vçR;{k Insinuation

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(n)

l
fVIi.kh)

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4. Toxic (adj.) Poisonous (?kkrd) Lethal

g
5. Fatal (adj.) Causing or ending in death (?kkrd) Deadly

S
6. Organise (v) To organize something to make all the arrangements for something Arrange
(O;ofLFkr djuk)

n
to happen

y
7. Abundant (çpqj) Ample

t
(adj.) Existing in large quantities; more than enough

E b n
8. Berserk (n) Very angry; crazy (ikxy) Demented
9. Edible (adj.) Good or safe to eat (•k|) Nutritive
10. Taut (adj.) Stretched very tight (ruko) Tight
11. Summarized (v) To give a summary of what has already been said (la{ksfir djuk) Recapitulated

a
12. Confiscate (v) To officially take something away from somebody by force (tCr Seize
djuk)

h
13. Alleviate (v) To make something less strong or bad (de djuk) Relieve
14. Deplorable Morally bad and deserving disapproval (fuanuh;) Despicable

s
(adj.)

15. Trembling (v) To shake, because you are cold (dk¡iuk) Shivering
16. Equivocal (adj.) Not having one clear or definite meaning or intention; able to be Ambiguous

a
understood in more than one way (vLi"V)

r
17. Stationary (adj.) Not moving (fLFkj) Still
18. Pugnacious (adj.) Having a strong desire to argue or fight with others (yM+kdw) Belligerent

P
19. Ability (n) The quality or state of being able ({kerk) Aptitude
20. Misleading (adj.) Untruthfulness (Hkzked) Mendacious
21. Evaluate (v) To judge the value or quality of somebody/something (ewY;kadu djuk) Assess
22. Taintless (adj.) Without any error (fcuk nks"k dk) Faultless
23. Juvenile (n) Relating to young people who are not yet adults (fd'kksj) Young
24. Adversity (n) An event that causes great damage to people's lives, property, Misfortune
etc./A disaster or misfortune (foifÙk)
25. Overstrung (adj.) Extremely nervous (rukoxzLr) Nervous
26. Fatigue (n) A feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or Tiredness
exercise (Fkdku)

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27. Jovial (adj.) Very cheerful and friendly (galeq•) Cheerful
28. Merit (n) The quality of being good (xq.k) Virtue
29. Consort (n) A wife, husband in particular the spouse (lkFkh) Partner
30. Crux (n) The most important or difficult part of a problem or an issue (eq[; Essence
fcanq)
31. Paramount (adj.) The highest point that the sun or moon reaches in the sky, directly Supreme
above you (lokZsPp)
32. Expertise (n) The quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money Proficiency
(fo'ks"kKrk)
33. Eloquent (adj.) Able to use language and express your opinion well (Li"V Hkk"kh) Articulate
34. Ambition (n) A strong feeling of wanting sth/sbd (egRokdka{kk) Eagerness
35. Acquiesce (v) To accept something without argument (lger gksuk) Concur

h
36. Sentimental (adj.) Connected with emotions such as sadness (Hkkoqd) Mawkish

s
37. Repulse (v) Drive back (attacker) by force (nwj j•uk) Repel
38. Enchanting Very pleasant or exciting (eueksgd) Alluring

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(adj.)

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39. Boring (adj.) Never changing and therefore boring (uhjl) Monotonous

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40. Rapturous (adj.) Afeeling of very great joy or happiness (mRlkfgr) Ecstatic
41. Rectify To put right sth that is wrong (lq/kjuk) Amend

g
(v)

S
42. Celebrate (v) To acknowledge a significant or happy day or Event with a social Rejoice
gathering (eukuk)

n y
43. Leisure (n) The time when you do not have to work (vodk'k) Recreation

t
44. Perseverance (n) The quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite Doggedness

E b n
difficulties (/S;Z)
45. Labour (n) An unpleasant experience or situation that involves a lot of hard Toil
work, difficulties and/ or pain (Je)

a
46. Thankful (adj.) Pleased and grateful (vkHkkjh) Obliged
47. Bully (n) A person who uses his power to frighten people(ncax) Oppressor

h
48. Mesmerized (v) Having such a strong effect on you that you cannot give your Fascinated
attention to anything else (ea=keqX/)

s
49. Exceptional (adj.) Unusually good (vlk/kj.k) Outstanding
50. Forsake (v) Leaving sbd/sth, especially when you have a responsibility to stay Abandon
(NksM+uk)

a
51. Intense (adj.) Always active and sharply (rhoz) Powerful

r
52. Condone (v) To stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to Pardon
harm, annoy or upset you; to stop feeling angry with yourself ({kek

P
djuk)
53. Incapable (adj.) Acting or done with no skill (v{ke) Incompetent
54. Tendency (n) A special liking for something (ço`fÙk) Proneness
55. Kilter (n) Out of harmony or balance (O;oLFkk) Order
56. Pugnacious (adj.) Inclined or eager to fight (>xM+kyw) Waspish
57. Mellifluous (adj.) Expressing personal thoughts and feelings in a beautiful way Musical
(e/qj)
58. Respite (v) A short period of rest from something (foJke) Break
59. Garnish (v) To make something more beautiful by adding decoration to it Decorate
(ltkuk)

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60. Determined (adj.) Having or showing great purpose (n`<+) Resolute
61. Fallacy (n) A false belief or a wrong idea (Hkzkafr) Error
62. Creative (adj.) Highly productive (jpukRed) Innovative
63. Adapt (v) To change something so as to make it suitable for a new situation Adjust
(vuqdwfyr djuk)
64. Morbid (adj.) Having an unusual interest in death or unpleasant events Gloomy
(e`R;qlaca/h)
65. Magnificent (adj.) Very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired (HkO;) Splendid
66. Beseech (v) To ask somebody for money, help, support, etc. (fourh djuk) Implore
67. Miraculous (adj.) Very large or powerful and causing surprise; impressive (peRdkjh) Incredible
68. Cherish (v) To keep a thought, feeling etc. in your mind (latksuk) Nurture
69. Adequate (adj.) Enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular Sufficient

h
purpose or need (i;kZIr)
70. Brittle Easily damaged or broken (uktqd) Fragile

s
(adj.)

71. Immense (adj.) Extremely large or great (fo'kky) Huge

i r
72. Vexed (adj.) Describes a state that's a little milder than anger (ijs'kku) Annoyed

l i
73. Obstinate (adj.) Refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when Stubborn
other people try to persuade you to; showing this (ftíh)

g
74. Dodge (n) An act intended to make somebody believe something that is not Avoid

S
true, especially something unpleasant(cpuk)

n y
75. Dissipate (v) To waste something, such as time or money(O;; djuk) Spend

t
76. Colossal (adj.) Extremely large (fo'kkydk;) Very huge

E b n
77. Conflict (n) A fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a Clash
(yM+kbZ@;q¼)
violent fight between groups of people
78. Maverick (adj.) Independent, with unusual opinions (Lora=k fopkjd) Bohemian
79. Cavity A hole or empty space inside something solid (•ks•yk) Hole

a
(n)

80. Obdurate (adj.) Refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when Obstinate
other people try to persuade you to; showing this (ftíh)

h
81. Indispensable Too important to be without to make somebody who is anxious, Essential
(adj.)
upset, etc. (vfuok;Z)

s
82. Cascade (n) A large amount of water falling and pouring (>juk) Waterfall
83. Evoke (v) to bring a feeling, a memory in yor mind (tkx`r djuk) Induce

a
84. Necessary (adj.) Completely necessary (vko';d) Essential

r
85. Convalescing (v) to rest and get better over a period of time after illness(lq/kj gksuk) Recovering
86. Grotesque (adj.) Making you feel embarrassed (Hkík) Ugly

P
87. Loving (adj.) Feeling or showing love and care for somebody (yxko) Affectionate
88. Legitimate (adj.) Real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial (oS/) Genuine
89. Affiliated (adj.) Closely connected (lac¼) Allied
90. Derogatory (adj.) Showing a critical attitude and lack of respect for somebody Insulting
(viekutud)
91. Patience (n) The ability to endure difficult conditions or willingness to accept different Endurance
beliefs or behaviours (lgu'khyrk] lfg".kqrk)
92. Decency (n) (f'k"Vrk)
Polite, especially in away that shows respect Courtesy
93. Judicious (adj.) Careful and sensible; showing good judgement (foosdiw.kZ) Prudent
94. Frugal (adj.) Careful about spending money and not wasting things (fdiQk;rh) Thrifty

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95. Honest (adj.) Being in the habit of telling truth (bZekunkj) Sincere
96. Carcass (n) The dead body of animal ('ko) Corpse
97. Verity (n) Principle about life that is accepted as true (lR;) Truth
98. Munificent (adj.) Extremely kind and nice to others (mnkj) Magnanimous

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ANTONYMS
S.N. Word Meaning Antonym
1. Vouch (v) To supply supporting evidence or testimony (izekf.kr djuk) Invalidate(vekU; djuk)
2. Inquisitive (adj.) Curious or inquiring or interested (ftKklq) Disinterested (#fp u ysuk)
3. Scary (adj.) Frightening (Mjkouk) Comforting (lkaRouk nsus okyk)
4. Allay (v) To subdue or reduce in intensity or severity ('kkar djuk) Aggravate (c<+kuk)
5. Miserable (adj.) Wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable (nq%[kh) Cheerful (izlUu)
6. Elated (adj.) In high spirits; exultant or proud (vkuafnr) Discouraged (grksRlkfgr)
7. Timid (adj.) Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily Daring (lkglh)
frightened (Mjiksd)

h
8. Barren (adj.) (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation Fertile (mitkÅ)
(catj)

s
9. Risible (adj.) Arousing or provoking laughter (gkL;kLin) Serious (xaHkhj)

i
10. Bloom (v) A state or time of beauty, freshness and vigor (f[kyuk) Wither (eqj>kuk)

r
11. Mechanical (adj.) Of or relating to machinery or tools (;kaf=kd) Manual (gLrpkfyr)

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12. Exit (n/v) Leave a place (fuxZeu) Entry (izos'k)
13. Cruel (adj.) Wilfully causing pain or suffering to others (Øwj) Kind (n;kyq)

g S
14. Forbid (v) Refuse to allow (something) (fu"ks/ djuk) Allow (vuqefr nsuk)
15. Deficient (adj.) Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient Ample (i;kZIr)

n y
(viw.kZ@deh)

t
16. Meander (v) (Of a river or road) follow a winding course; a winding Direct (lh/k)
curve or bend of a river or road (HkVduk] Vs<+k es<+k gksdj tkuk)

E b n
17. Jeopardise (v) To put in danger ([krjs esa Mkyuk) Safeguard (lqjf{kr djuk)
18. Success (n) The acheiving of the result that wanted or hoped for Failure (foiQyrk)
(liQyrk)

a
19. Brittle (adj.) (Hkaxqj) Hard but liable to break easily Resilient(yphyk)
20. Receive (v) Be given, presented with, or paid (something) (izkIr djuk) Exile(fuokZlu)

h
21. Secure (v) Fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to Attack (vkØe.k)
move, fall, or break (lqjf{kr)

s
22. Paralysed (adj.) Unable to move or act; weak ('kfDrghu) (LoLFk)
Healthy
23. Witty (adj.) Amusingly or ingeniously clever in conception or Unamusing (uhjl] csgwnk)
execution (prqj)

a
24. Monotonous (adj.) Dull, tedious and repetitious; lacking in variety and Engrossing (euksgj)
interest (uhjl] ,dleku)

r
25. Catastrophe (n) An event causing great and often sudden damage or Success (liQyrk)
suffering; a disaster (foifÙk)

P
26. Strong (adj.) Powerful; having or using great force or control (etcwr) (de”kksj)
Weak
27. Barbarity (n) Extreme cruelty or brutality (ccZjrk) Compassion (lgkuqHkwfr)
28. Epitome (n) A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular Expansion (foLrkj)
quality or type (izfreku] izfr:i)
29. Large (adj.) Big in size or amount (cM+k) Tiny (NksVk)
30. Ambiguous (adj.) Open to more than one interpretation; not having one Certain (fuf'pr)
obvious meaning (vLi"V)
31. Failed (adj.) Having not succeeded (vliQy) Passed (liQy)
32. Hit (v/n) To strike; to come in quick forceful contact with (ekjuk) Missed (pwduk)
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34. Affirmative (adj./n) Relating to a statement that shows agreeement or say Negative (udkjkRed)
“yes” (ldkjkRed)
35. Babbles (v/n) Talk rapidly, continuously in a foolish, excited or silly Quiet ('kkr)
way (cM+cM+kuk)
36. Sell (v/n) To give something to someone in exchange of money Buy ([kjhnuk)
(cspuk)
37. Prosperity (n) The state of being prosperous (le`f¼) Failure (fnokyk)
38. Discouraged (adj.) Having lost confidence or enthusiasm (grksRlkfgr) Inspired (izsfjr] izksRlkfgr)
39. Entire (adj.) Whole; complete (iwjk) Incomplete (v/wjk)
40. Attack (n/v) Act of using violence to harm (geyk) Defence (j{kk)
41. Synthetic (adj.) (Of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, especially Natural (izkÑfrd)
to imitate a natural product (Ñf=ke)
42. Judiciously With good judgement or sense (le>nkjh ls) Irrational (Kkujfgr]rdZghu)

h
(adv.)

43. Stale (adj./v) (Of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat (cklh) Fresh (rktk)

s
44. Refuse (v) To decline to accept (something offered) (euk djuk) Permit (vuqefr)

i
45. Chronic (adj.) (Of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly Mild (gYdk)

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recurring (nh?kZdkfyd)

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46. Abolish (v) Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institu- Establish (LFkkfir djuk)
tion) (lekIr djuk)

g
47. Predictable (adj.) Something i.e. happening or behaving in a way that you Unexpected (vizR;kf'kr)

S
expect and not unusual or interesting (iwokZuqekfur)

n
48. Reluctant Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined (vfuPNqd) Enthusiastic (mRlkgh)

y
(adj.)

t
49. Candid (adj.) Truthful and straightforward; frank (fu"diV] Li"V) Dishonest (csbZeku)

E b n
50. Feud (n) A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute (>xM+k) Harmony (,drk@esy)
51. Autonomy (n) The right or condition of self-government (Lok;Ùkrk) Dependence (fuHkZjrk)
52. Deceptive (adj.) To deceive someone (/ks[ksckt) Honest (bZekunkj)
53. Dogmatic (adj.) Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true Liberal (mnkj)

a
(gB/ehZ)
54. Annoyance (n) The feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation(fp<+) Serenity ('kkafr)

h
55. Envious (adj.) Feeling of jealousy (bZ";kZyq) Generous (mnkj)
56. Hot (adj.) Having a relatively high temperature (xeZ) Frigid (BaMk)

s
57. Triumphant (adj.) Having won a battle or contest; victorious (fot;h) Unsuccessful (vliQy)
58. Lost (v/adj.) Unable to find something or someone ([kks x;k) Found (feyk)

a
59. Dark (adj./n) With little or no light (va/dkj) Bright (pedhyk)
60. Desolate (Of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak Festive (mRloe;)

r
(adj.)
and dismal emptiness (mtM+k gqvk] lqulku] futZu)
61. Capricious (adj.) Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or Stable (fLFkj)

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behaviour (vfLFkj)
62. Stunning (adj.) Extremely impressive or attractive ('kkunkj) Mundane (lk/kj.k)
63. Inevitable (adj.) Certain to happen; unavoidable (vfuok;Z) Avoidable (Vkyk tk ldus okyk)
64. Hinder (v) Create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting Facilitate (lqfo/k nsuk)
in delay or obstruction (ck/k Mkyuk)
65. Absolve (v) To set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or Accuse (vkjksi yxkuk)
responsibility (nks"keqDr djuk)
66. Appreciate (v) To recognise how good someone or something is and to Depreciate (voewY;u)
value them or it (ljkguk)
67. Material (n/adj.) A physical substance that things can be made from Abstract (fujkdkj@vewrZ)
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68. Purify (v) To remove bad substances from something to make it Pollute (iznwf"kr djuk)
pure ('kq¼ djuk)
69. Brilliantly (adv.) In a very bright or dazzling way (pednkj) Dimly (/qa/yk)
70. Lethargic (adj.) Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic (lqLr) Active (lfØ;)
71. Relevant (adj.) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done Inappropriate (vuqfpr)
or considered (izklafxd)
72. Jibes (n/v) n: An insulting remark (rkuk) Contradict (fojks/kHkkl)
v: To be the same as something or to match it (leku gksuk)
As in to coincide (to be in agreement) (lger gksuk)
73. Ostentatious (adj.) Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed Restrained (la;fer] lhfer fd;k
to impres or attract (fn[kkoVh) gqvk)
74. Barren (adj.) (Of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation Congested (vfriztu)
(cka>)
75. Avariciousness (n) An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions Generosity (mnkjrk] nku'khyrk)

h
(greed) (ykyp)
76. Foment (v) Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment Regulate (fu;af=kr djuk)

s
or course of action (mÙksftr djuk)

i
77. Hostile (adj.) Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly Friendly (fe=kor)

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('k=kqrkiw.kZ)

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78. Intelligible (adj.) Able to be understood; comprehensible (cks/xE;) Incoherent (vlaxr] csrqdk)
79. Dissolve (v) To cause to disperse or disappear (fo?kfVr djuk) Appear (izdV gksuk)

g
80. Failed Having not succeeded (vliQy) Succeeded (liQy)

S
(adj.)

81 Laudable (adj.) (Of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and Deplorable (fuanuh;)

n
commendation (iz'kaluh;)

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82. Nominal (adj.) (Of a role or status) existing in name only (ukeek=k) Significant(egÙoiw.kZ)

E b n
83. Concede (v) To admit often unwillingly, that something is true Deny (budkj djuk)
(Lohdkj djuk)
84. Bombastic (adj.) high-sounding but with little meaning ('kkunkj) Simple (ljy)
85. Forgive (v) To cease to feel resentment against (an offender) people Loathe (?k`.kk djuk)
({kek djuk)

a
86. Shallow (adj.) Of little depth (Åijh) Deep (xgjk)
87. Late (adj./adv.) Doing something or taking place after the expected Early (tYnh)

h
proper or usual time (nsj)
88. Unsure (adj.) Not certain or having doubts (vfuf'pr) Certain (fuf'pr)

s
89. Enthralled (v) Capture the fascinated attention of (eksfgr djuk) Bored (Åck nsuk)
90. Access (n/v) A way of entering or reaching a place (igq¡p] izos'k) Denial (vLohÑfr)

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91. Profuse (adj.) (Especially of something offered or discharged) exuber- Scarce (deh)
antly plentiful; abundant (izpqj)

r
92. High (adj.) Of great vertical extent (Å¡pk) Low (fuUe)
93. Active (adj.) Something is characterized by movement and action Inert (fuf"Ø;)
(lfØ;)

P
94. Insert (v) Place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing, espe- Remove (gVkuk)
cially with care (Mkyuk)
95. Customary (adj.) Commonly practiced, used or observed (usual) (ijaijkxr) Unusual (vlkekU;)
96. Coy (adj.) Being or pretending to be shy or like a child (ythyk) Extroverted (cfgeqZ[kh)
97. Astute (adj.) Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situa- Stupid (ew[kZ)
tions or people and turn this to one's advantage (prqj)

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S.N. Meaning OWS Hindi Meaning
1. Proficient in speaking many languages. Multilingual (adj.) cgqHkk"kh
2. A person who likes to argue about anything Contentious (adj.) >xM+kyw
3. A short interesting story about a real person or Anecdote (n) fdlh okLrfod ?kVuk ;k O;fDr ls lacaf/r
event jkspd dgkuh
4. one who doen't show response to good or bad Stoic (adj.) la;eh
5. That can’t be reached Inaccessible (adj.) vxE;@nqxZe
6. An order of law requiring people to remain indoors Curfew (n) dÝ;wZ

h
7. Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously Dipsomania (n) u'ks dh yr
8. A government by the officials Bureaucracy (n) ukSdj'kkgh

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9. A place where fruit trees are grown Orchard (n) ckx

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10. A person who sells and arranges cut flowers. Florist iq"i foØsrk

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(n)

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11. A small group of people who spend their time together Clique (n) xqV

i
and do not welcome other people into that group
12. An often-imaginary place or state of utter perfection Utopia vkn'kZyksd

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(n)

S
and happiness
13. Fear of closed spaces Claustrophobia (n) can LFkku ls Mj

n y
14. A short section (as of a book) that leads to or Foreword (n) izLrkouk

t
explains the main part

E b n
15. An instrument for viewing distant objects in space. Telescope (n) nwjchu
16. Exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. Clique (n) xqV
17. Awkward in movement or manner Clumsy (adj.) vukM+h

a
18. A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft. Astronaut (n) varfj{k ;k=kh
19. Failing to give proper care and attention Lax (adj.) ykijokg
20. One who opposes others Antagonist fojks/h

h
(n)

21. A false idea or belief Fallacy (n) Hkzkafr

s
22. That which cannot be conquered Invincible (adj.) vt;
23. Never able to die. Immortal (adj.) vej

a
24. The list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting Agenda (n) dk;Zlwph
25. A place where birds are kept Aviary (n) i{kh'kkyk

r
26. Incapable of being defeated Invincible (adj.) vt;
27. Cannot be corrected Incorrigible (n) vlq/k;Z

P
28. A large, flat area surrounded by seats used for Arena (adj.) v[kkM+k
sports or entertainment
29. A period of ten years Decade (n) n'kd
30. One who eats a lot Glutton (n) isVw
31. One who speaks less in a forum. Reticent (adj.) ferHkk"kh
32. An important person who represents his/her Ambassador (n) jktnwr
country in a foreign country
33. The study of coins Numismatics (n) eqnzk'kkL=k
34. A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect Pessimist (n) fujk'kkoknh
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35. Almost immediately, they heard the high shrill Screech (n) ph[k
piercing cry of tires on the side road.
36. A person who deceives others by pretending to be Impostor (n) /ks[ksckt@cgq#fi;k
someone else
37. A sum for the services rendered. Remuneration (n) osru
38. Not fresh. Stale (adj.) cklh
39. A thing fit to eat Edible (adj.) [kk|@[kkus ;ksX;
40. Amusing and true stories Anecdotes (n) izlax
41. Humour that describes the weaknesses of the Satire (n) O;aX;
other person
42. One who eats the flesh of his own species Cannibal (n) ujHk{kh
43. A short stay that you make while on a longer Stopover (n) Bgjko
journey

h
44. Much more than usual or expected Exceeding (n) vf/d

s
45. Exceeding Exceeding (n) loZ'kfDreku

i
46. A person who is kept captive for fulfilment of Hostage (n) ca/d

r
demands of money or conditions

l i
47. A person who performs magic to entertain people Magician (n) tknwxj
48. Undue favour to one’s own relative during the Nepotism (n) HkkbZ&Hkrhtkokn

g
hiring process.

S
49. The statistical study of human populations Demography (n) tulkaf[;dh

n y
50. One who tends to look at the dark side of things Pessimist (n) fujk'kkoknh

t
51. Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern Apathy (n) mnklhurk

E b n
52. A person who has supreme power or authority Sovereign (n) 'kkld
53. An utter state of confusion Chaos (n) vjktdrk
54. The study of ancient things such as art, graves, Archaeology (n) iqjkrRo foKku
ruins etc.

a
55. Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious Blasphemy (n) bZ'kfuank
things.

h
56. A thing that can be easily carried by hands Portable (adj.) ftls ,d LFkku ls nwljs LFkku ij vklkuh ls
yk;k tk lds

s
57. The evening time when the sun has just set and it Dusk (n) laè;k
is almost dark

a
58. A place to park aeroplanes Hangar (n) foeku'kkyk
59. A person who does not believe in God Atheist (n) ukfLrd

r
60. That which is no longer in existence Extinct (adj.) yqIr
61. Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way Pragmatic (adj.) O;kogkfjd

P
62. Anything pertaining to cats Feline (adj.) fcYyh ls lacaf/r
63. Fear of snakes Ophidiophobia (n) liZHk;
64. Things that can be seen and touched Tangible (adj.) Li`';
65. To go through an area making a lot of noise and Rampage (v) fgalkRed O;ogkj djuk
causing damage
66. A performer’s first public appearance Debut (n) izFke izn'kZu
67. One who eats human flesh Cannibal (n) ujHk{kh
68. The short sword fixed onto the end of the gun Bayonet (n) laxhu] csuV
69. One who looks at the bright side of things/ Optimist (n) vk'kkoknh
situations

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70. Dabbler in arts, science or literature Dilettante (n) 'kkSdhu
71. Loud enough to be heard. Audible (adj.) JO;
72. Money collected from people for a cause Fund (n) fuf/

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IDIOMS & PHRASES

S.N. Idioms English Meaning Hindi Meaning
1. To have bigger fish to fry To have bigger things to take care of than the vf/d egRoiw.kZ dke gksuk
menial task at hand
2. Break a leg Wish someone good luck before a performance. 'kqHkdkeuk,a nsuk
3. A blessing in disguise Bad at first because of the low salary, but çkjaHk esa cqjk yxus ds ckotwn var esa
resulted in something good happening later vPNk gksuk
4. At her wits’ end So worried, confused or annoyed that she does bruh fpafrr] my>u esa ;k ijs'kku fd vkxs
not know what to do next D;k djsa le> esa ugha vk jgk
5. Green thumb A natural talent for gardening and growing ckxokuh esa LokHkkfod çfrHkk
plants

h
6. Black sheep A person who is considered a disgrace or ifjokj ;k lewg dk cnuke lnL;
embarrassment to their family or group

s
7. Five-finger discount To steal from a shop nqdku ls pksjh djuk

i
8. Golden opportunity A very favorable and rare chance or opportunity vR;f/d vuqdwy vkSj nqyZHk volj

l r
9. On the ball Aware of any changes or developments and fLFkfr ls iwjh rjg voxr gksuk vkSj rqjar

i
quick to react to them çfrfØ;k nsuk
10. On the fence Unable to decide between two options or fu.kZ; u ys ikuk ;k fdlh ,d i{k dk

g
positions leFkZu u djuk

S
11. Left out in cold To be ignored or excluded from a group or vuns•k ;k lewg ls ckgj dj fn;k x;k

n y
activity

t
12. Cutting corners Do something in a cheap or easy way, often at de xq.koÙkk ij lLrk vkSj vklku rjhdk
the expense of quality viukuk

E b n
13. Up in arms To be very angry and ready to fight or protest cgqr xqLls esa gksuk vkSj yM+kbZ ds fy,
rS;kj gksuk
14. Bite the bullet Face a difficult situation with courage lkgl ds lkFk dfBu fLFkfr dk lkeuk
djuk

a
15. Cook ones goose To interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for fdlh ds fy, dqN cckZn djuk ;k •jkc
someone djuk

h
16. Care a hang Showing no interest fdlh pht esa #fp u ysuk
17. Spill the beans Tell others secret information xqIr tkudkjh mtkxj djuk

s
18. Faced the music Accepted the consequences of one's actions vius deks± dk ifj.kke Lohdkj djuk
19. Moved heaven and earth Tried very hard cgqr dfBu ç;kl djuk

a
20. Drew the line Established a limit or boundary, particularly lhekvksa dk fu/kZj.k djuk] fo'ks"k :i ls
for acceptable behavior

r
O;ogkj ds lanHkZ esa
21. Ran like clockwork Happened smoothly and without any problem fcuk fdlh leL;k ds lqpk: :i ls pyuk

P
22. Hit the nail on the head To accurately identify or explain something fcYdqy lgh ckr igpkuuk ;k le>kuk
23. To read between the lines To understand more than what the words fyf•r 'kCnksa ls vf/d le>uk
suggest
24. Jump the gun To do something too soon and too quickly tYnckth esa dqN djuk
25. A dime a dozen Something common and not special vke ckr ;k fo'ks"k u gksuk
26. Made a scapegoat Blamed for the mistakes of others nwljksa dh xyfr;ksa dk nks"kh Bgjk;k tkuk
27. Nobody’s fool Not easily deceived vklkuh ls /ks•k u •kus okyk
28. High and mighty Acting superior, arrogant, or self-important ?keaMh ;k •qn dks Js"B le>us okyk
29. Beside the mark Irrelevant or inaccurate vçklafxd ;k xyr
30. Out of the woods No longer in danger or difficulty vc •rjs esa u gksuk

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31. Under the rose Secretly or privately xqIr :i ls
32. Fish out of water Uncomfortable vlgt eglwl djuk
33. Sit on the fence To avoid taking sides or making a decision i{k u ysuk ;k fu.kZ; u djuk
34. Break a leg To wish good luck 'kqHkdkeuk,a nsuk
35. Break the ice To initiate conversation or social interaction in fdlh vlgt fLFkfr esa ckrphr dh
a situation where people are uncomfortable 'kq#vkr djuk
36. Poker face An expressionless face that hides one's true Hkkoukghu psgjk tks lPph Hkkoukvksa dks
feelings or intentions fNikrk gS
37. Comparing apples to oranges Comparing two things that are fundamentally iwjh rjg ls vyx phtksa dh rqyuk djuk
different and should not be compared
38. Chip on shoulder fdlh vU;k; ;k vieku ds dkj.k xqLls
A tendency to be easily angered or resentful
due to a perceived grievance esa jguk

h
39. Olive branch A symbol of peace or reconciliation 'kkafr dk çrhd
40. When life gives you lemons, Make the best out of difficult situations dfBu ifjfLFkfr;ksa ls loZJs"B fudkyus dh

s
make lemonade dksf'k'k djuk

i r
41. Turned a deaf ear to Disregarded vulquk djuk

l
42. A bad patch A period of time when a person faces lots of dfBukb;ksa ls Hkjk le;

i
troubles

g
43. A straight shooter A thoroughly upright straightforward person ,dne bZekunkj vkSj Li"Voknh O;fDr

S
44. Once in a blue moon Not very often cgqr de ckj

n y
45. A daredevil A fearless person fuMj O;fDr

t
46. Keep the wolf from the door Avoid starvation Hkw• ls cpuk ;k thfodk pykuk

E b n
47. Day and night Around the clock yxkrkj
48. To bring to light To disclose mtkxj djuk
49. To disclose To look saddened mnkl fn•uk
50. Easy does it Used to tell someone to do something slowly /hjs vkSj lko/kuh ls dke djuk

a
and carefully
51. Cut corners Do something in an inexpensive and easy way lLrk vkSj vklku rjhdk viukuk] ysfdu

h
xq.koÙkk de djuk
52. Hard nut to crack A difficult problem or person to deal with ,d dfBu leL;k ;k O;fDr

s
53. Open secret Something that is supposed to be a secret but ,slk jgL; tks okLro esa lcdks irk gks
is actually widely known

a
54. Fair-weather friend A person who is only a friend when things are,slk nksLr tks dsoy vPNs le; esa lkFk
going well gksrk gS

r
55. White elephant A possession that is more trouble than it is ,slh laifÙk tks T;knk ijs'kkuh dk dkj.k gks
worth

P
56. Penelope’s web An endless task dHkh u •Re gksus okyk dke
57. On cloud nine Being very delighted vR;f/d çlUu gksuk
58. A bitter pill Facing a distressing situation nq•n fLFkfr dk lkeuk djuk
59. Creature of habit One who does same thing in the same way tks ges'kk ,d gh rjg ls dke djrk gS
60. Hit the roof To become very angry cgqr xqLlk gksuk
61. Start from scratch To start or create something from the very 'kq#vkr ls dqN cukuk
beginning
62. Henpecked husband Oppressed husband iRuh }kjk nck;k x;k ifr
63. Down in the dumps Feeling depressed or low in spirits mnkl ;k grk'k
64. Break a leg Wishing luck to do well 'kqHkdkeuk,a nsuk

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65. Hands down Easily and without a doubt vklkuh ls vkSj fcuk fdlh lansg ds
66. Easily and without a doubt To narrowly avoid a difficult or dangerous fdlh dfBu ;k •rjukd fLFkfr ls cpuk
situation
67. Bite the bullet Force oneself to perform an unpleasant action dfBu fLFkfr esa lkgl ds lkFk dk;Z djuk
in a difficult situation in order to resolve the
matter
68. Vicious cycle A continuing unpleasant situation, created yxkrkj ,d leL;k ls nwljh leL;k mRiUu
when one problem causes another problem gksuk
that then makes the first problem worse
69. At a low ebb In a depressed or weak state detksj ;k mnkl fLFkfr esa gksuk
70. Off and on Now and then dHkh&dHkh
71. Left out in the cold To be ignored vuns•k ;k vLohdkj fd;k tkuk
72. Break the ice To say or do something that makes people feel vlgt fLFkfr esa 'kq#vkr djuk

h
more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a
meeting, party

s
73. Off and on Periodically le;&le; ij
74. Jaundiced eye Resentment ukjktxh ;k }s"kiw.kZ n`f"Vdks.k

i r
75. A rainy day A time when money might unexpectedly be ,slk le; tc iSlksa dh vpkud

l
needed vko';drk gks

i
76. A raw deal Unfair treatment vU;k;iw.kZ O;ogkj

g
77. A rash of something A large number of similar things happening in vYi le; esa leku phtksa dh cM+h la[;k

S
a short period

n
78. A rap over the knuckles A mild punishment or reprimand gYdh ltk ;k MkaV

y t
79. Call a spade a spade Speak truthfully lp cksyuk

E b n
80. Gift of the gab A talent for speaking Hkk"k.k nsus dh çfrHkk
81. Maiden speech First speech igyk Hkk"k.k
82. With kid gloves To handle someone or something with great cgqr lko/kuh ls dke djuk
care and sensitivity

a
83. Shooting off the cuff Speaking or performing without preparation or fcuk rS;kjh ds cksyuk
planning
84. Straight from the horse’s mouth By somebody who is directly involved and lh/s lacaf/r O;fDr ls çkIr tkudkjh

h
therefore likely to be accurate
85. The lion’s share The major portion lcls cM+k fgLlk

s
86. Pull our socks up Work harder than before igys ls vf/d esgur djuk
87. Came in handy To be useful for a particular purpose mi;ksxh lkfcr gksuk

a
88. Turned up their nose at her Treated her with contempt frjLdkj ls ns•uk

r
89. Turned the corner To improve or make progress after a period of dfBu le; ls ckgj vkuk
difficulty
92. Making a beeline Going straight and quick lh/k vkSj rsth ls tkuk

P
93. Kept her cards close to her Kept her plans and thoughts hidden viuh ;kstukvksa dks Nqikdj j•uk
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