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WEEKLY DRONA VOCAB MAGAZINE
1. Strain (तनाव)
Meaning: A force or influence that puts pressure on something or someone, often leading to
stress or tension.
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Synonyms: Pressure, tension, burden
Antonyms: Relief, ease, relaxation
NS
Example: The labour arrangement came under strain due to a glaring skill mismatch between
workers' abilities and expectations.
2. Redeploy (पन
ु र्नियक्
ु त करना)
Synonyms: Reassign, reallocate, reposition
Antonyms: Retain, withhold, stagnate
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Meaning: Assign workers or resources to a different role or function.
Example: Due to the skill mismatch, some workers were redeployed to other sectors.
3. Encompassing (समाहित करने वाला)
SH
Meaning: Surrounding or including a wide range or scope of elements.
Synonyms: Including, covering, embracing
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Antonyms: Excluding, omitting, limiting
Example: The focus should be on encompassing the entire training ecosystem to ensure the
right skills are imparted.
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4. Advocate (समर्थन करना)
Meaning: Publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
Synonyms: Support, promote, recommend
Antonyms: Oppose, condemn, criticize
Example: Some in the western world advocate for temporary work contracts to meet labour
shortages.
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5. Standoff (गतिरोध)
Meaning: A situation in which neither side in a conflict can gain an advantage.
Synonyms: Deadlock, impasse, stalemate
Antonyms: Agreement, resolution, settlement
Example: The India-China standoff at the Line of Actual Control has lasted for four years.
6. Escalation (वद्
ृ धि)
Meaning: A rapid increase or intensification of a situation, often referring to conflict or
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tensions.
Synonyms: Intensification, amplification, aggravation
Antonyms: De-escalation, reduction, decrease
NS
Example: The conflict is far from stable, with ominous signs of escalation from both sides.
7. Plug (भरना)
Synonyms: Fill, cover, close
Antonyms: Empty, expose, open
A BA
Meaning: To fill a gap or need, often by providing a solution to a problem.
Example: Indian workers were sent to Israel to plug the labour shortage in its construction
sector.
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8. Impart (प्रदान करना)
Meaning: To give or communicate something, such as knowledge or information.
Synonyms: Communicate, convey, bestow
MI
Antonyms: Withhold, conceal, suppress
Example: Training institutes must impart the right skills to workers before sending them
abroad.
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9. Ominous (अशभ
ु )
Meaning: Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; threatening.
Synonyms: Threatening, foreboding, inauspicious
Antonyms: Promising, hopeful, auspicious
Example: There are ominous signs of escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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10. Reversion (वापसी)
Meaning: The return to a previous state, condition, or behavior.
Synonyms: Regression, return, reversal
Antonyms: Progression, advancement, continuation
Example: There is little hope of a full reversion to the situation at the LAC prior to 2020.
11. When pigs fly
Meaning – something that will never happen.
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12. A piece of cake
Meaning – something is very easy.
NS
13. See eye to eye
Meaning – this means agreeing with someone.
14. Blue in the face
BA
Meaning - To be exhausted due to strain or anger.
15. Time is money
Meaning - To work quickly
A
16. Plague (महामारी, कष्ट)
Meaning: A severe and widespread problem or illness.
SH
Synonyms: Epidemic, bane, affliction
Antonyms: Remedy, solution, blessing
MI
Example: The spread of misinformation has become a plague on public health.
17. Substantiated (प्रमाणित)
Meaning: Supported with evidence or proof.
NI
Synonyms: Verified, confirmed, validated
Antonyms: Unsupported, unproven, dubious
Example: The scientist's claims were substantiated by rigorous experiments and data.
18. Controversy (विवाद)
Meaning: A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
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Synonyms: Dispute, debate, contention
Antonyms: Agreement, consensus, harmony
Example: The new policy sparked a major controversy among the public.
19. Prospect (संभावना)
Meaning: The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Synonyms: Outlook, potential, chance
Antonyms: Impossibility, certainty, surety
AL
Example: The prospect of winning the championship motivated the team to train harder.
20. Escalation (वद्
ृ धि)
NS
Meaning: An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something.
Synonyms: Intensification, expansion, rise
Antonyms: Decrease, reduction, mitigation
concern.
21. Gullible (भोलापन)
A BA
Example: The escalation of tensions between the two countries was a cause for global
Meaning: Easily deceived or tricked.
Synonyms: Naive, trusting, credulous
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Antonyms: Skeptical, discerning, shrewd
Example: The scam artist preyed on gullible individuals who believed every word he said.
22. Unfounded (बिना आधार के)
MI
Meaning: Not based on fact or reality; groundless.
Synonyms: Baseless, groundless, unjustified
NI
Antonyms: Justified, substantiated, proven
Example: The allegations against the executive were completely unfounded and lacked
evidence.
23. Derogatory (अपमानजनक)
Meaning: Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Synonyms: Disparaging, belittling, insulting
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Antonyms: Respectful, flattering, complimentary
Example: The politician’s derogatory remarks about the opposing party were widely
condemned.
24. Alienated (अपने से दरू कर दे ना)
Meaning: Feeling isolated or estranged from others.
Synonyms: Isolated, estranged, distanced
Antonyms: Included, connected, integrated
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Example: The community felt alienated by the new policies that seemed to disregard their
needs.
25. Jump the gun
NS
Meaning: To start something too soon or act prematurely.
26. Burn the candle at both ends
Meaning: To overwork yourself by doing too much, often leading to exhaustion.
27. The elephant in the room
BA
Meaning: A major issue or problem that everyone is avoiding or ignoring.
28. Bite the hand that feeds you
A
Meaning: To harm or criticize someone who has helped or supported you.
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29. Under one's belt
Meaning: To have achieved or experienced something that adds to one's knowledge or skills.
30. Fortified (सरु क्षित / किलेबंद)
MI
Meaning: Strengthened with defensive works to protect against attack.
Synonyms: Strengthened, secured, reinforced
Antonyms: Weak, vulnerable, exposed
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Example: The city was heavily fortified to withstand enemy assaults.
31. Retaliation (प्रतिशोध)
Meaning: The action of returning an attack or injury in kind.
Synonyms: Revenge, retribution, vengeance
Antonyms: Forgiveness, pardon, mercy
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Example: In retaliation for the attack, the army launched a counter-offensive.
32. Deter (रोकना)
Meaning: To discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear
of the consequences.
Synonyms: Discourage, prevent, hinder
Antonyms: Encourage, incite, promote
Example: The heavy penalties are meant to deter people from committing crimes.
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33. Entrenched (मजबत
ू / दृढ़)
Meaning: Firmly established and difficult to change.
Synonyms: Established, rooted, ingrained
NS
Antonyms: Unstable, weak, temporary
Example: Corruption was so entrenched in the system that reforms seemed almost
impossible.
34. Dislodge (निकाल दे ना)
BA
Meaning: To remove from a position of power or authority, or to forcefully remove from a
place.
A
Synonyms: Eject, oust, uproot
Antonyms: Install, place, settle
SH
Example: The enemy was unable to dislodge the troops from their stronghold.
35. Fragile (नाजक
ु )
MI
Meaning: Easily broken or damaged; weak or delicate.
Synonyms: Delicate, weak, brittle
Antonyms: Strong, sturdy, durable
NI
Example: The fragile ceasefire was frequently broken by minor skirmishes.
36. Deteriorate (बिगड़ना)
Meaning: To become progressively worse.
Synonyms: Decline, degrade, worsen
Antonyms: Improve, enhance, better
Example: The relationship between the two countries began to deteriorate after the failed
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negotiations.
37. Dilemma (दवि
ु धा)
Meaning: A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more
alternatives.
Synonyms: Predicament, quandary, conundrum
Antonyms: Solution, certainty, resolution
Example: The diplomat faced a dilemma on how to handle the escalating conflict.
AL
38. Penetrate (प्रवेश करना)
Meaning: To go through or into something, making a way through or into.
Synonyms: Pierce, infiltrate, enter
NS
Antonyms: Block, seal, obstruct
Example: The missile managed to penetrate the fortified walls of the city.
39. Palatable (स्वीकार्य) BA
Meaning: Acceptable or satisfactory in terms of taste or standards.
Synonyms: Acceptable, agreeable, satisfactory
A
Antonyms: Unacceptable, disagreeable, unsatisfactory
Example: The government made the policy more palatable by offering incentives to
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consumers.
40. It’s all Greek to me
Meaning - a way of saying that one do not understand something that is said
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41. Close but no cigar
Meaning - used to say that someone almost succeeded, but is not completely successful
42. An axe to grind
NI
Meaning - to have a selfish reason or strong opinion that influences your actions
43. To bend over backwards
Meaning - to try extremely hard to do something good
44. A sitting duck
Meaning - easy to attack, cheat, or take advantage of
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45. Apportionment (वितरण)
Meaning: The act of distributing or allocating something.
Synonyms: Allocation, distribution, division
Antonyms: Retention, withholding, consolidation
Example: The apportionment of the funds was carefully managed to ensure every
department received its fair share.
46. Marquee (प्रमख
ु )
AL
Meaning: A large tent used for outdoor events or a key or leading event/project.
Synonyms: Main, prominent, leading
Antonyms: Minor, secondary, insignificant
NS
Example: The new sports stadium was one of the marquee projects in the city’s development
plan.
47. Speculative (अनम
ु ानात्मक)
BA
Meaning: Based on conjecture or guesswork rather than on solid evidence.
Synonyms: Conjectural, theoretical, hypothetical
Antonyms: Factual, certain, concrete
A
Example: The stock market saw a rise in speculative trading as investors guessed on future
trends.
SH
48. Taper (धीमा करना)
Meaning: To gradually lessen or reduce in intensity or extent.
MI
Synonyms: Diminish, reduce, lessen
Antonyms: Increase, intensify, amplify
Example: The Federal Reserve announced it would taper its bond-buying program over the
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next few months.
49. Volatility (अस्थिरता)
Meaning: The quality of being subject to frequent changes or fluctuations, especially in
financial contexts.
Synonyms: Instability, fluctuation, unpredictability
Antonyms: Stability, steadiness, predictability
Example: The volatility of the stock market was evident as prices fluctuated wildly from day
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to day.
50. Contingency (आपातकाल)
Meaning: An unforeseen event or situation that requires a plan of action.
Synonyms: Emergency, possibility, backup plan
Antonyms: Regularity, predictability, certainty
Example: The company developed a contingency strategy to handle potential market
disruptions.
AL
51. Infringement (उल्लंघन)
Meaning: A violation or breach of a law, agreement, or right.
Synonyms: Violation, breach, encroachment
NS
Antonyms: Compliance, adherence, respect
Example: The new policy was challenged in court due to its alleged infringement of privacy
rights.
52. Augment (वद्
ृ धि करना)
BA
Meaning: To make something greater by adding to it.
Synonyms: Increase, enhance, expand
A
Antonyms: Decrease, diminish, reduce
SH
Example: The company plans to augment its production capacity to meet rising demand.
53. Apparent (स्पष्ट)
Meaning: Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
MI
Synonyms: Obvious, evident, clear
Antonyms: Hidden, obscure, unclear
Example: The benefits of the new policy were apparent within the first few months of its
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implementation.
54. Climb the ladder
Meaning: To advance or achieve success in a hierarchy, especially in a career
55. Bury the hatchet
Meaning: To make peace or resolve a conflict, usually after a disagreement
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56. Water under the bridge
Meaning: something that happened in the past and cannot now be changed
57. Jump on the bandwagon
Meaning: to join in a popular activity
58. The tip of the iceberg
Meaning: it is one small part of a much larger problem
59. Subdued (शांत, नियंत्रित)
AL
Meaning: Quiet and controlled; lacking intensity or strength.
Synonyms: Restrained, muted, softened
NS
Antonyms: Intense, vibrant, energetic
Example: The colors of the painting were subdued, creating a calm and serene atmosphere.
60. Pragmatic (व्यावहारिक)
BA
Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.
Synonyms: Practical, sensible, realistic
Antonyms: Idealistic, impractical, unrealistic
A
Example: Her approach to the project was pragmatic, focusing on achievable goals rather
than lofty ideals.
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61. Corpus (कोष)
Meaning: A collection of written texts or the principal sum of money in an investment fund.
Synonyms: Fund, reserve, capital
MI
Antonyms: Liability, debt, deficit
Example: The pension corpus grew significantly over the years, providing a comfortable
retirement for many.
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62. Tenure (अवधि)
Meaning: The period during which someone holds a position or office.
Synonyms: Term, period, duration
Antonyms: Interruption, discontinuation
Example: Her tenure as CEO was marked by significant growth and transformation within the
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company.
63. Empirical (अनभ
ु वजन्य, प्रायोगिक)
Meaning: Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Synonyms: Observational, experiential, practical
Antonyms: Theoretical, hypothetical
Example: The study relied on empirical data to support its conclusions about consumer
behavior.
AL
64. Contingent (आश्रित)
Meaning: Subject to chance or dependent on certain conditions.
Synonyms: Dependent, conditional, possible
NS
Antonyms: Unconditional, definite
Example: The approval of the project was contingent upon receiving the necessary permits
from the local authorities.
65. Defer (विलम्बित करना)
BA
Meaning: To postpone or delay something to a later time.
Synonyms: Postpone, delay, put off
A
Antonyms: Expedite, advance, hasten
SH
Example: The board decided to defer the decision on the new policy until the next meeting.
66. Deficit (घाटा)
Meaning: The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
MI
Synonyms: Shortfall, deficit, lack
Antonyms: Surplus, excess, abundance
Example: The government worked to reduce the budget deficit through various fiscal
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reforms.
67. Perennial (दीर्घकालिक, निरं तर)
Meaning: Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time.
Synonyms: Everlasting, enduring, constant
Antonyms: Temporary, fleeting, short-lived
Example: The perennial problem of traffic congestion required a long-term solution from city
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planners.
68. Consolidate (मजबत
ू करना)
Meaning: To make something physically stronger or more solid; to combine into a single
more effective or coherent whole.
Synonyms: Strengthen, merge, unite
Antonyms: Divide, weaken, disperse
Example: The company decided to consolidate its operations into fewer locations to improve
efficiency.
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69. Rome wasn't built in a day
Meaning: achieving something great takes time and effort
NS
70. A penny for your thoughts
Meaning: asking someone to share their thoughts
71. Cat got your tongue?
BA
Meaning: asking why someone is not speaking or suddenly became quiet
72. Put the best foot forward
Meaning: start impressively
A
73. Bear the palm
SH
Meaning: to win or take the prize
74. Recalibration (पन
ु : समायोजन)
Meaning: The act of adjusting or modifying something to achieve better results.
MI
Synonyms: Adjustment, modification, realignment
Antonyms: Inflexibility, rigidity
Example: The company had to undergo a recalibration of its strategies to stay competitive in
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the market.
75. Taming (वश में करना)
Meaning: To bring under control or make less wild or dangerous.
Synonyms: Subduing, controlling, curbing
Antonyms: Agitating, provoking, inciting
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Example: The government is focused on taming inflation to ensure stable economic growth.
76. Palpable (स्पष्ट)
Meaning: So intense as to seem almost tangible; easily noticeable.
Synonyms: Obvious, perceptible, evident
Antonyms: Hidden, obscure, unclear
Example: There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air before the concert began.
77. Anticipation (प्रत्याशा)
AL
Meaning: The action of expecting or predicting something.
Synonyms: Expectation, foresight, hope
NS
Antonyms: Surprise, doubt, uncertainty
Example: There was great anticipation before the launch of the new smartphone.
78. Impair (क्षति पहुंचाना)
BA
Meaning: To weaken or damage something, especially a human faculty or function.
Synonyms: Diminish, weaken, damage
Antonyms: Improve, enhance, strengthen
A
Example: Excessive drinking can impair your ability to make sound decisions.
79. Intervene (हस्तक्षेप करना)
SH
Meaning: To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
Synonyms: Mediate, intercede, step in
MI
Antonyms: Ignore, overlook, avoid
Example: The government had to intervene to prevent a financial crisis.
80. Unrelenting (अविचलित)
NI
Meaning: Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.
Synonyms: Persistent, determined, steadfast
Antonyms: Yielding, flexible, lenient
Example: The unrelenting heat of the desert made survival difficult for the explorers.
81. Fragile (नाजक
ु )
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Meaning: Easily broken or damaged; vulnerable.
Synonyms: Delicate, brittle, frail
Antonyms: Strong, robust, durable
Example: The fragile vase shattered as soon as it hit the ground.
82. Persist (दृढ़ रहना)
Meaning: To continue in an action or attitude despite difficulties or opposition.
Synonyms: Persevere, continue, endure
AL
Antonyms: Quit, surrender, cease
Example: Despite the challenges, the company persisted in its efforts to innovate.
NS
83. Chugging (धीरे -धीरे आगे बढ़ना)
Meaning: To move forward slowly and steadily.
Synonyms: Plodding, trudging, progressing
Antonyms: Sprinting, halting, stopping BA
Example: The project is chugging along despite several challenges along the way.
84. Stick one’s neck out
A
Meaning: to take a risk
85. Get your walking papers
SH
Meaning: get fired from the job
86. Cork something up
MI
Meaning: to not allow oneself to express once anger, worry, or sadness.
87. Cook someone’s goose
Meaning: spoil other person’s chances of success
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88. Throw caution to the wind
Meaning: to do something without worrying about the risk or negative results.
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