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1. sedition (n.) – incitement of rebellion  Example: The pamphlet’s call for revolution was deemed sedition.  Synonyms: insurrection, mutiny, subversion  Antonyms: loyalty, obedience  Nepali Meaning: राजद्रोह; विद्रोह उत्तेजना  Nepali Example: पत्रिकाको क्रान्तिको आह्वानलाई राजद्रोह ठहरियो।  2. sedulous (adj.) – diligent and persistent  Example: Her sedulous work ethic impressed her supervisors.  Synonyms: assiduous, industrious, painstaking  Antonyms:…

1. sanction (v.) – to approve officially  Example: The committee sanctioned the new research project.  Synonyms: authorize, endorse, approve  Antonyms: prohibit, ban  Nepali Meaning: मान्यता दिनु; अनुमति दिनु  Nepali Example: समितिले नयाँ अनुसन्धान परियोजनालाई मान्यता दियो।  2. sardonic (adj.) – bitterly mocking  Example: His sardonic remarks about the proposal angered the committee.  Synonyms: sarcastic, cynical,…

1. reverent (adj.) – showing deep respect  Example: The congregation maintained a reverent silence during the ceremony.   Synonyms: worshipful, devout, respectful  Antonyms: irreverent, disrespectful  Nepali Meaning: श्रद्धालु; सम्मानजनक  Nepali Example: समारोहका बेला सभासदहरू श्रद्धालु मौन राखेका थिए।  2. riposte (n.) – quick, clever reply or countermove  Example: The diplomat’s sharp riposte silenced his critics. …

1. reparation (n.) – compensation for wrong or injury  Example: The court ordered the company to pay reparations to affected families.  Synonyms: amends, restitution, redress  Antonyms: damage, harm  Nepali Meaning: क्षतिपूर्ति; मुआवजा  Nepali Example: अदालतले कम्पनीलाई प्रभावित परिवारहरूलाई क्षतिपूर्ति तिर्न आदेश दियो।  2. repine (v.) – to complain or fret  Example: There’s no use repining…

1. recluse (n.) – person living in isolation  Example: The famous writer lived as a recluse in his later years.  Synonyms: hermit, solitary, loner  Antonyms: socialite, extrovert  Nepali Meaning: एकान्तवासी  Nepali Example: प्रख्यात लेखकले आफ्नो जीवनको पछिल्लो समय एकान्तवासीको रूपमा बिताए।  2. recondite (adj.) – obscure; difficult to understand  Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum…

1. quorum (n.) – minimum number required for a meeting  Example: The board couldn’t vote without a quorum present.  Synonyms: minimum, majority, requisite  Antonyms: absence, shortage  Nepali Meaning: गणपूर्ति; न्यूनतम सदस्य संख्या  Nepali Example: बोर्डले गणपूर्ति नभएको अवस्थामा मतदान गर्न सकेन।  2. raconteur (n.) – skilled storyteller  Example: My grandfather was a marvelous raconteur of…