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🛠 PM Vishwakarma Scheme – Empowering Traditional Artisans 🟢 Launch Details: 🌱 Launched On: 17 September 2023 🌱 Launched By: Prime Minister Narendra Modi 🌱 Nodal Ministries: ✔️ Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) ✔️ Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) 🎯 Objective: To empower artisans and craftspeople through a blend of financial aid, skill training, and market access, ensuring their economic upliftment and preservation of traditional trades. 💰 Budget & Coverage: 🔅 Budget Allocation: ₹13,000 crore 🔅 Coverage Target: 🍃 Year 1: 5 lakh families 🍃 FY24 to FY28: 30 lakh families total 🔧 Trade Coverage: Initially Covers: 18 traditional trades (e.g., carpenter, blacksmith, goldsmith, cobbler, artisan-based crafts) 🧰 Scheme Benefits: 🌱 Loan Assistance: - Phase 1: ₹1,00,000 at 5% interest - Phase 2: ₹2,00,000 at 5% interest 🌱 Skill Training: - Duration: 15 days / 120 hours - Stipend: ₹500 per day during training 🌱 Tool Kit Support: ₹15,000 to purchase advanced tools 🌱 Recognition: PM Vishwakarma Certificate & Identity Card 🌱 Loan Subsidy: Up to 8% interest subsidy

✅️Daily The Hindu Vocabulary✅ 1. BURGEON (VERB): (फैलाना): expand Synonyms: shoot up, swell Antonyms: shrink Example Sentence: The city's suburbs have burgeoned, sprawling out from the centre. 2. FABLED (ADJECTIVE): (कल्पित): legendary Synonyms: mythical, mythic Antonyms: real Example Sentence: The movie mentioned the fabled Arendelle kingdom. 3. RECTITUDE (NOUN): (निष्कपटता): righteousness Synonyms: goodness, virtue Antonyms: infamy Example Sentence: The necessity of moral rectitude was itself an incentive. 4. CAPITULATE (VERB): (हथियार डाल देना): surrender Synonyms: give in, yield Antonyms: resist Example Sentence: The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces. 5.CONVALESCE (VERB): (अच्छा हो जाना): recuperate Synonyms: recover, improve Antonyms: deteriorate Example Sentence: After your operation, you'll need to convalesce for a week or two. 6. INTERIM (ADJECTIVE): (अंतरिम): provisional Synonyms: temporary, pro tem Antonyms: permanent Example Sentence: An interim arrangement was made. 7.EXTRICATE (VERB): (मुक्त कर देना): extract Synonyms: free, release Antonyms: entangle Example Sentence: He was trying to extricate himself from official duties. 8. IMPENDING (ADJECTIVE): (निकट का): imminent Synonyms: at hand, close Antonyms: remote Example Sentence: They were in impending danger of being swept away. 9.FOUNDER (VERB): (असफल होना): fail Synonyms: fall through, fall flat Antonyms: succeed Example Sentence: The talks foundered on the reform issue. 10.FLURRY (NOUN): (लहर): spate Synonyms: wave, flood Antonyms: dearth Example Sentence: A flurry of editorials that were hostile to the government were published.

✅️ The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary✅ 🔹 1. TUMBLE (Verb) – गिरना Meaning: To fall suddenly and uncontrollably Synonyms: Plummet, Plunge, Dive Antonyms: Rise Example: In the last decade, property prices have tumbled. 🔹 2. CONSEQUENTIAL (Adjective) – परिणामी Meaning: Following as a result or effect Synonyms: Resulting, Resultant, Ensuing Antonyms: Casual Example: It was a loss of confidence and a consequential withdrawal of funds. 🔹 3. VICE (Noun) – अनैतिकता Meaning: Immoral or wicked behavior Synonyms: Immorality, Wrongdoing, Evil Antonyms: Virtue Example: A mobile phone network is being used to peddle vice. 🔹 4. INDISPUTABLE (Adjective) – निर्विवाद Meaning: Unable to be challenged or denied Synonyms: Incontrovertible, Incontestable, Undeniable Antonyms: Questionable Example: What he said was a far from indisputable fact. 🔹 5. DIFFERENTIAL (Adjective) – भेदक Meaning: Distinctive or showing difference Synonyms: Different, Dissimilar Antonyms: Similar Example: Germany and France pledged to maintain the differential between the two. 🔹 6. FABLED (Adjective) – प्रसिद्ध Meaning: Well known, especially by reputation Synonyms: Famed, Celebrated, Renowned Antonyms: Unknown Example: We all saw a fabled art collection. 🔹 7. PALPABLE (Adjective) – सुस्पष्ट Meaning: So intense as to be almost tangible Synonyms: Perceptible, Visible, Noticeable Antonyms: Intangible Example: It was a palpable sense of loss for me. 🔹 8. CHASTISE (Verb) – दंड देना Meaning: To scold or reprimand severely Synonyms: Scold, Upbraid, Berate Antonyms: Praise Example: He chastised his colleagues for their laziness. 🔹 9. INSIDIOUS (Adjective) – गुप्त / गुढ़ Meaning: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects Synonyms: Stealthy, Subtle, Surreptitious Antonyms: Straightforward Example: Harassment is a serious and insidious problem. 🔹 10. DENT (Verb) – कम करना Meaning: To reduce or weaken Synonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Lessen Antonyms: Increase Example: She didn't seem to dent the plate of food.

✅️ The Hindu Vocabulary 27 June 2025. 1. Scorn (Verb)  Meaning: To reject or dismiss with contempt or disdain.  Hindi: तिरस्कार करना, अवहेलना करना।  Synonyms: Deride, disdain, ridicule.  Antonyms: Respect, admire, value.  Example: Iran scorned the AEA’s nuclear censure as biased.  Related Words: Scorn (noun), scornful (adjective). 2. Antipathy (Noun)  Meaning: A deep-seated dislike or aversion.  Hindi: घृणा, विरोध।  Synonyms: Animosity, aversion, hostility.  Antonyms: Affection, sympathy, attraction.  Example: Clashes in Rabindra Nagar deepened antipathy among locals.  Related Words: Antipathetic (adjective), antipathetically (adverb). 3. Defy (Verb)  Meaning: To openly resist or refuse to obey.  Hindi: अवहेलना करना, चुनौती देना।  Synonyms: Flout, resist, oppose.  Antonyms: Obey, comply, submit.  Example: Hamas defied Israel-backed fighters in Cairo.  Related Words: Defiance (noun), defiant (adjective). 4. Ridicule (Noun)  Meaning: Mockery or derision aimed at belittling someone or something.  Hindi: उपहास, हंसी।  Synonyms: Derision, scorn, mockery.  Antonyms: Respect, admiration, praise.  Example: The INDIA bloc’s ridicule targeted Nitish Kumar’s failures.  Related Words: Ridicule (verb), ridiculous (adjective). 5. Malice (Noun)  Meaning: Intent to harm or cause suffering to others.  Hindi: द्वेष, बुरी नीयत।  Synonyms: Spite, rancor, ill will.  Antonyms: Benevolence, kindness, goodwill.  Example: The stand-off was driven by malice between Newsom and Trump.  Related Words: Malicious (adjective), maliciously (adverb). 6. Disdain (Noun)  Meaning: A feeling of contempt or scorn for something deemed unworthy.  Hindi: तिरस्कार, अवमानना।  Synonyms: Scorn, contempt, derision.  Antonyms: Respect, admiration, esteem.  Example: Iran expressed disdain for the AEA’s nuclear accusations.  Related Words: Disdain (verb), disdainful (adjective). 7. Jeer (Verb)  Meaning: To mock or taunt in a loud, scornful manner.  Hindi: ताना मारना, हंसी उड़ाना।  Synonyms: Deride, ridicule, scoff.  Antonyms: Applaud, cheer, praise.  Example: Locals jeered at authorities during Rabindra Nagar unrest.  Related Words: Jeer (noun), jeering (adjective). 8. Enmity (Noun)  Meaning: Deep-seated hostility or hatred between parties.  Hindi: शत्रुता, वैर।  Synonyms: Animosity, antipathy, rancor.  Antonyms: Friendship, amity, goodwill.  Example: The Bengal clashes sowed enmity among Rabindra Nagar residents.  Related Words: Inimical (adjective), enemy (noun). 9. Scoff (Verb)  Meaning: To mock or dismiss with derision or skepticism.  Hindi: मजाक उड़ाना, तिरस्कार करना।  Synonyms: Deride, jeer, ridicule.  Antonyms: Respect, believe, honor.  Example: Iran scoffed at the AEA’s nuclear compliance demands.  Related Words: Scoff (noun), scoffing (adjective). 10. Aversion (Noun)  Meaning: A strong dislike or reluctance toward something.  Hindi: घृणा, अरुचि।  Synonyms: Antipathy, repugnance, distaste.  Antonyms: Attraction, fondness, liking.  Example: Locals showed aversion to authorities after Bengal clashes.  Related Words: Averse (adjective), aversive (adjective).

✅️ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary✅ 1.DISMAL (ADJECTIVE): (शोकयुक्त): gloomy Synonyms: glum mournful Antonyms: cheerful Example Sentence: His dismal mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty. 2.VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): (ज़ोरदार): strenuous Synonyms: powerful, potent Antonyms: weak Example Sentence: It is said that vigorous exercise increases oxygen consumption. 3.LABYRINTHINE (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): complicated Synonyms: intricate, complex Antonyms: straightforward Example Sentence: The film was filled with labyrinthine plots and counterplots. 4.DINGY (ADJECTIVE): (अंधकारमय): gloomy Synonyms: drab, dark Antonyms: bright Example Sentence: In my city, there are dingy alleys, the sun doesn’t shine and the air is foul. 5.EXPEDIENT (ADJECTIVE): (फ़ायदेमंद): convenient Synonyms: advantageous, useful Antonyms: inexpedient Example Sentence: Either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so. 6.EXPEDITE (VERB): (जल्दी करना): speed up Synonyms: accelerate, hurry Antonyms: delay Example Sentence: I expedited the completion of my report. 7.JUBILATION (NOUN): (आनंद): joy Synonyms: exultation, triumph Antonyms: despondency Example Sentence: We all witnessed unbelievable scenes of jubilation. 8.CRAMP (VERB): (बाधा डालना): hinder Synonyms: impede, inhibit Antonyms: facilitate Example Sentence: Tighter rules cramp economic growth. 9.ABEYANCE (NOUN): (निलम्बन): suspension Synonyms: suspense, remission Antonyms: in hand Example Sentence: Matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries. 10.FUEL (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना): stimulate Synonyms: boost, encourage Antonyms: dampen Example Sentence: His resignation fuelled speculation of an imminent cabinet reshuffle.

✅State Bank of India handed over a ₹8,076.84 crore dividend cheque to FM Nirmala Sitharaman for FY 2024–25. This is SBI’s highest-ever dividend, a strong sign of growth! 🔥

SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT EXERCISE :- Q:1 Neither of them have / any experience / in software development. 1.any experience  2.Neither of them have 3.No error  4.in software development Q:2 Neither the guests / nor the host / were dressed appropriately / for the party. 1.Neither the guests  2.were dressed appropriately 3.nor the host  4.for the party Q:3 The lady was furious / to see that no one / were wearing masks / on the road near the shop. 1.The lady was furious  2.on the road near the shop 3.were wearing masks  4.to see that no one Q:4 Reva is / one of Gita’s best friend / in the class. 1.one of Gita’s best friend  2.No error 3.in the class  4.Reva is Q:5 Neither the manager / nor the employees was / aware of the / shortage of raw materials. 1.Neither the manager  2.shortage of raw materials 3. nor the employees was  4.aware of the Direction (6 to 10): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical/idiomatic error in it. Find out the sentence that has a grammatical or idiomatic error in it. If there is no error then mark the 5th option i.e. No Error. Q:6 The smartest way to improve your decision-making skills is to learn mental models. (A)/ A mental model is a framework or theory (B). that helps to explain why the world works the way it do. (C)/ Each mental model is a concept that helps us make sense of the world and offers a way of looking at the problems of life. (D) 1.C  2.B  3.A  4.D  5.No error. Q:7 As schools worldwide struggle with the reopening, the latest data from (1)/ the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme reveals (2)/ that 43 percent of schools around the world lacked access to (3)/ basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019 (4). 1.1  2.2  3.3  4.4  5.No Error Q:8 The 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics has been given (A)/to three economist whose focus having been (B)/on framing policies by first measuring the outcomes (C)/of alternative interventions on randomly(D)/ chosen samples from the target population. (E) 1.By three economists whose focus having been 2.To three economist whose focus has been 3.To three economists whose focus have been 4.To three economists whose focus has been 5.None of the above Q:9 The expansion of National Highway 66 from Karwar to Kundapura (a)/ have impacted many more lives and livelihoods of (b)/ coastal families of Uttara Kannada than estimated, (c)/ in addition to damaging the ecology of the region (d). 1.a  2.b  3.c  4.d  5.No Error Q:10 Each spoke on the Ashoka chakra (1)/ symbolize one principle of life (2)/ and also thetwenty-four hours in the day, (3)/ which is why it is also called the ‘Wheel of Time’.(4)/ No error (5) 1.1  2.2  3.3  4.4  5.5

⭐ India has officially granted Starlink, the satellite internet venture by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the much-awaited GMPCS licence, paving the way for the company to offer satellite communication services across the country ~ It makes 3rd operator in India’s satellite internet market.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary ✅ 1. INFIRM (ADJECTIVE): (कमजोर): frail Synonyms: weak, feeble Antonyms: strong Example Sentence: Those who are old or infirm aren't allowed ro travel. 2. NULLIFY (VERB): (अमान्य ठहराना): annul Synonyms: void, invalidate Antonyms: ratify Example Sentence: Judges were unwilling to nullify government decisions. 3. ASSERTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (आत्म विश्वासी): confident Synonyms: forceful, self-confident Antonyms: retiring Example Sentence: The job of a salesman calls for assertive behaviour. 4. AMID (PREPOSITION): (के बीच): in the middle of Synonyms: among, between Antonyms: surrounding Example Sentence: Our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside. 5. INQUISITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (जिज्ञासु): curious Synonyms: intrigued, interested Antonyms: uninterested Example Sentence: I didn't like to seem inquisitive. 6. TANGLE (VERB): (उलझाना): confuse Synonyms: jumble, mix up Antonyms: simple Example Sentence: His ideas tangled matters even further. 7. ECONOMICAL (ADJECTIVE): (किफ़ायती): cost-effective Synonyms: effective, efficient Antonyms: extravagant Example Sentence: Solar power may provide a more economic solution. 8. ABATE (VERB): (न्यून होना): subside Synonyms: lessen, let up Antonyms: intensify Example Sentence: The storm had suddenly abated to a huge extent. 9. PREMIUM (NOUN): (वरिष्ठ): superior Synonyms: premier, high-end Antonyms: inferior Example Sentence: Premium vine and good music is all he needs for a good weekend. 10. EXQUISITE (ADJECTIVE): (अति सुंदर): beautiful Synonyms: lovely, elegant Antonyms: crude Example Sentence: The place was filled with exquisite, jewel- like portraits.

NARRATION EXERCISE 1. He said,” The servant has finished his work timely.” 2. The teacher said to us,” I shall teach you the last lesson today.” 3. Newton said,” Earth pulls everything.” 4. I said to them,” This is the opportunity for earning more money for all of us.” 5. He will say to his mother,” I am going to Agra with my friends.” 6. Rakesh says to his younger brother,” You have done this work very well.” 7. She said to her friends,” We will meet in this cafe tomorrow.” 8. My friend said to me,” You played very well.” 9. The old man said,” There was a big ground.” 10. The boy said to his father,” I had completed my homework yesterday.” 11. My parents said to me,” you should not waste your time.” 12. She said to him,” Our children were playing outside.” 13. The man said to the boy,” You have not done your work in time.” 14. The traveler said to him,” This is my seat.” 15. The police said to the thieves,” You can not run away now.” 16. The beggar said to the passer-by,” I have been hungry for two days.” 17. The old lady said to the policeman,” I have forgotten my bag.” 18. Roma said to her friends,” I will invite you today.” 19. The postman said to Mr.Sharma,” I want to give this letter to your elder brother.” 20. They said to the teacher, “We did not come to school yesterday.”

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary ✅ 1. STEEP (ADJECTIVE): (आकस्मिक): sharp  Synonyms: sudden, precipitate  Antonyms: gradual  Example Sentence: The steep rise in unemployment.  2. SLUMP (VERB): (गिरना): flop  Synonyms: flump, collapse  Antonyms: stand up  Example Sentence: She slumped against the cushions.  3. KEEN (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही): eager  Synonyms: anxious, impatient  Antonyms: apathetic Example Sentence: My friend is a keen gardener.  4. INDIGENOUS (ADJECTIVE): (स्वदेशी): native  Synonyms: aboriginal, local  Antonyms: expatriate  Example Sentence: We met indigenous people of Siberia.  5. GARNER (VERB): (संचित करना): gather  Synonyms: collect, accumulate  Antonyms: disperse  Example Sentence: The police struggled to garner sufficient evidence.  6. DIFFUSE (ADJECTIVE): (तितर-बितर) : verbose  Synonyms: wordy, prolix  Antonyms: succinct  Example Sentence: The second argument between us was more diffuse.  7. DISSENT (NOUN): (मतभेद): disagreement  Synonyms: difference of opinion, argument  Antonyms: agreement  Example Sentence: There was no dissent from this view.  8. INQUISITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (जिज्ञासु): curious  Synonyms: intrigued, interested  Antonyms: uninterested  Example Sentence: I do not like to seem inquisitive to anyone.  9. DISINTERESTED (ADJECTIVE): (निष्पक्ष): unbiased  Synonyms: unprejudiced, impartial  Antonyms: biased  Example Sentence: A banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice.  10. MODERATE (ADJECTIVE): (मध्यम): average  Synonyms: modest, medium  Antonyms: great  Example Sentence: Both of us walked at a moderate pace only.

✅️ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 1. DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): Visible Synonyms: Detectable, Perceptible Antonyms: Imperceptible Example Sentence: The scandal had no discernible effect on his career. 2. PENURY (NOUN): (दरिद्रता): Impoverishment Synonyms: Indigence, Need Antonyms: Wealth Example Sentence: He could not face yet another year of penury. 3. EXEMPT (ADJECTIVE): (छूट): Free from Synonyms: Exempted, Spared Antonyms: Liable to Example Sentence: These patients are exempt from all charges. 4. PALLIATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पीड़ा हटानेवाला): Soothing Synonyms: Alleviating, Sedative Antonyms: Intensifying Example Sentence: Many old medicines are only palliative. 5. RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिति-स्थापक): Strong Synonyms: Tough, Hardy Antonyms: Vulnerable Example Sentence: Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize. 6. STIMULATE (VERB): (उकसाना): Encourage Synonyms: Prompt, Prod Antonyms: Discourage Example Sentence: The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented. 7. BOOST (VERB): (बढ़ाना): Improve Synonyms: Raise, Uplift Antonyms: Decrease Example Sentence: A range of measures boosted tourism. 8. FUNDAMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (मौलिक): Basic Synonyms: Foundational, Rudimentary Antonyms: Secondary Example Sentence: The fundamental human rights must be protected. 9. BREACH (NOUN): (उल्लंघन): Contravention Synonyms: Violation, Breaking Antonyms: Agreement Example Sentence: They had to go through a breach. 10. RENOWNED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रसिद्ध): Famous Synonyms: Celebrated, Famed Antonyms: Unknown Example Sentence: Britain is renowned for its love of animals.

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 1. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रासंगिक): relevant Synonyms: to the point apposite Antonyms: irrelevant Example Sentence:She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions. 2. EMBELLISH (VERB): (अधिक रोचक बनाना): elaborate Synonyms: embroider, exaggerate Antonyms: simplify Example Sentence:Followers often embellish stories about their heroes. 3. JUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायिक): legal Synonyms: judiciary, juridical Antonyms: ilegal Example Sentence:There would be a judicial inquiry into the allegations. 4. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting Synonyms: dissension, dissent Antonyms: harmony Example Sentence:The army faction strengthened day by day. 5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing Synonyms: hopeless, anguished Antonyms: cheerful Example Sentence:As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate. 6. DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance Synonyms: opposition, confrontation Antonyms: submission Example Sentence:Despite her defiance, her voice shook. 7. TEMERITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): audacity Synonyms: boldness, nerve Antonyms: shyness Example Sentence:No one had the temerity to question his conclusions. 8. SETBACK (NOUN): (स्र्कावट): problem Synonyms: difficulty, issue Antonyms: breakthrough Example Sentence:The violent attack was a serious setback for the peace process. 9. DISSEMINATION (NOUN): (प्रसार): spreading Synonyms: circulation distribution Antonyms: suppressing Example Sentence:The dissemination of public information was essential. 10. DRAB (ADJECTIVE): (बेरंग): colourless Synonyms: grey, dull Antonyms: bright Example Sentence:The landscape was drab and grey.

NARRATION EXERCISE (INTERROGATIVE) 1. My friend said to me,”Can you wait for us?” 2. The host said to the guests,”Are you comfortable here?” 3. The doctor said to the patient,”Do you take your medicine daily?” 4. My mother said to me,”Were you feeling well there?” 5. He said to his father,”Will you bring a new toy for me this evening?” 6. The teacher said to Sarla,”Did you not complete your homework yet?” 7. The boy said to the gardener,”Are you selling the rose?” 8. Sohan said to his sister,”Will our parents not be coming back from the market now?” 9. The patient said to the nurse,”Has the doctor come to the hospital?” 10. My father said to my younger brother,”Had you not seen an elephant before we went to the zoo yesterday?” 11. The teachers said to him,”do we waste your time?” 12. The police said to the man,”Where did the thief live?” 13. Amar said to his friends,”will you come to my home?” 14. The mother said,’do I give you this amount yesterday?” 15. My brother said to me,”have you planned trip to Shimla?”

✅️ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 1. PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (विश्वसनीय): credible Synonyms: reasonable, believable Antonyms: unlikely Example Sentence: He gave a plausible explanation of how he got into acting. 2. TRANSGRESSION (NOUN):(उल्लंघन) : offence Synonyms: crime, sin Antonyms: obedience Example Sentence: I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions. 3. THRILL (VERB): (रोमांचित करना): excite Synonyms: stimulate, arouse Antonyms: bore Example Sentence: Frankly, jumping off a cliff doesn't thrill me at all. 4. CONFISCATE (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): impound Synonyms: seize, commandeer Antonyms: return Example Sentence: The guards immediately confiscated his camera. 5. NEGLIGENCE (NOUN): (लापरवाही): carelessness Synonyms: dereliction of duty, neglect Antonyms: conscientiousness Example Sentence: She got injured due to the negligence of his employers. 6. STASH (VERB): (छिपाना): store Synonyms: stow, pack Antonyms: show Example Sentence: Their wealth had been stashed away in Swiss banks. 7.PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE):(प्रासंगिक): relevant Synonyms: to the point, apposite Antonyms: irrelevant Example Sentence: She asked me a lot of pertinent questions. 8. CONFINE (VERB): (सीमित करना): enclose Synonyms: incarcerate, imprison Antonyms: release Example Sentence: He does not confine his message to high politics. 9. VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): old hand Synonyms: old-timer, old stager Antonyms: novice Example Sentence: He is a veteran theatre artist. 10. LAPSE (VERB): (अवधि समाप्त होना): expire Synonyms: run out, terminate Antonyms: current Example Sentence: He let his membership of CND lapse.