1. HEFT
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The weight of someone or something; the perceived heaviness or substantiality.
Example
Sentence: The heft of the package indicated that it contained
something substantial.
Synonyms:
Weight, heaviness, bulk, mass.
Antonyms:
Lightness, insignificance.
2.
INTERLOCUTOR
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A
person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue; someone who participates
in a discussion or interchange of ideas.
Synonyms:
Conversationalist, participant, discussant, communicator, speaker.
Antonym:
Bystander, observer, silent party.
Example
Sentence: During the debate, each candidate served as an
interlocutor, presenting their views on various issues.
3.
BRINKMANSHIP
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The practice or strategy of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to
the edge or brink of disaster, especially in diplomacy or politics, with the
aim of achieving a favorable outcome.
Synonyms:
Risk-taking, daring, game of chicken, high-stakes tactics.
Antonym:
De-escalation, caution, diplomacy, negotiation.
Example
Sentence: The leaders engaged in brinkmanship, using the threat
of military action to gain concessions in the diplomatic negotiations.
4.
SPARRING
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The action of engaging in a practice session or informal competition,
especially in sports like boxing or martial arts, where participants simulate a
match without full force.
Example
Sentence: The boxers engaged in intense sparring sessions to
prepare for the upcoming championship match.
Synonyms:
Practice, training, scrimmage, mock competition.
Antonyms:
Actual competition, real match.
5.
ESCALATORY
Parts
of Speech: ADJ.
Meaning :
Relating to or involving escalation, especially in terms of conflict or
intensity.
Synonyms:
Intensifying, increasing, rising, advancing.
Antonym:
De-escalatory, reducing, calming, decreasing.
Example
Sentence: The escalating tension between the two nations prompted
concerns about the potential for an escalatory conflict.
6.
CONVICTION
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A
firmly held belief or opinion.
The
act of finding someone guilty of a criminal offense in a court of law.
Synonyms:
Belief, certainty, confidence, faith.
Judgment,
verdict, decision.
Antonym:
Doubt, skepticism, uncertainty. Acquittal, innocence.
Example
Sentence: Her conviction in the importance of education led
her to establish a scholarship fund.
7.
INVOKED
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning:
Called upon or appealed to a higher power, authority, or principle, often for
support, aid, or inspiration.
Synonyms:
Summoned, called upon, appealed to, elicited, requested.
Antonym:
Ignored, disregarded, neglected.
Example
Sentence: The speaker invoked the wisdom of ancient philosophers
to support his argument.
8.
ESPIONAGE
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and
activities of a foreign government or organization, often for political,
military, or industrial purposes.
Synonyms:
Spying, intelligence, surveillance, undercover work, reconnaissance.
Antonym: Openness,
transparency, disclosure.
Example
Sentence: The intelligence agency engaged in espionage to gather
information about the enemy's military plans.
9.
HOMEWARD
Parts
of Speech: ADVERB
Meaning:
Toward home; in the direction of one's home or homeland.
Synonyms:
Towards home, in the direction of home, homewards, on the way home.
Antonym:
Away from home.
Example
Sentence: After a long journey, they turned homeward with a sense
of relief.
10.
INCURSION आक्रमण
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A
sudden and aggressive entrance or invasion into a place, often with the
intention of causing damage or disruption.
Synonym:
Invasion, raid, foray, attack
Antonym:
Withdrawal, retreat, departure
Example
Sentence: The military conducted a swift incursion into the enemy
territory to gather intelligence.