Words starting with C

162 words, alphabetical. Each one with its Hindi meaning, what it actually means, five synonyms, five antonyms and a sentence it works in.

Cacophony

Noun

कर्कश शोर

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Synonyms
Din · Racket · Clamor · Noise · Discord
Antonyms
Harmony · Melody · Silence · Quiet · Symphony

A cacophony of complaints followed the sudden change in interest rates.

Cadaver

Noun

शव

a dead body, especially one intended for dissection

Synonyms
Corpse · Body · Remains · Carcass · Stiff
Antonyms
Living person · Survivor · The living · Vitality · Life

The forensic report on the cadaver helped close the insurance fraud case.

Calibrate

Verb

अंशांकित करना

to check or adjust the accuracy of an instrument or measurement by comparing it with a standard

Synonyms
Adjust · Fine-tune · Standardize · Gauge · Regulate
Antonyms
Distort · Misalign · Disrupt · Unsettle · Derange

The risk models were calibrated after the unexpected market swing.

Callous

Adjective

निष्ठुर

insensitive to the feelings of others

Synonyms
Insensitive · Unfeeling · Heartless · Indifferent · Cold
Antonyms
Compassionate · Caring · Sympathetic · Sensitive · Kind

The callous handling of the complaint drew public criticism.

'Candid' (frank, truthful) vs 'Callous' (unfeeling, insensitive) — pairing emotional adjectives sharpens tone recognition in RC.

Calm

Adjective

शांत

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

Synonyms
Composed · Serene · Tranquil · Placid · Collected
Antonyms
Agitated · Anxious · Turbulent · Frantic · Excitable

The manager remained calm even as the queue outside the branch grew longer.

Candid

Adjective

स्पष्टवादी

truthful and straightforward

Synonyms
Frank · Honest · Forthright · Direct · Sincere
Antonyms
Evasive · Dishonest · Deceptive · Guarded · Insincere

The manager gave a candid assessment of the team's shortcomings.

'Candid' (frank, truthful) vs 'Callous' (unfeeling, insensitive) — pairing emotional adjectives sharpens tone recognition in RC.

Candor

Noun

स्पष्टवादिता

the quality of being open and honest

Synonyms
Honesty · Frankness · Openness · Sincerity · Directness
Antonyms
Deceit · Insincerity · Dishonesty · Evasiveness · Duplicity

The CEO addressed the losses with unusual candor.

Capacious

Adjective

विशाल

having a lot of space inside, roomy

Synonyms
Spacious · Roomy · Ample · Extensive · Voluminous
Antonyms
Cramped · Confined · Tiny · Limited · Narrow

The new data center offers capacious storage for archived transaction records.

Capitulate

Verb

आत्मसमर्पण करना

to surrender or give in to demands

Synonyms
Surrender · Yield · Submit · Concede · Relent
Antonyms
Resist · Persist · Defy · Withstand · Endure

After weeks of pressure, the board finally capitulated to shareholder demands.

'Capitulate' (surrender under agreed conditions) and 'Capricious' (unpredictable/whimsical) are frequent in market analysis.

Capricious

Adjective

मनमौजी

given to sudden, unpredictable changes

Synonyms
Fickle · Erratic · Unpredictable · Whimsical · Volatile
Antonyms
Consistent · Steady · Stable · Predictable · Reliable

Capricious monsoon patterns make crop planning difficult for farmers.

'Capitulate' (surrender under agreed conditions) and 'Capricious' (unpredictable/whimsical) are frequent in market analysis.

Capsized

Verb

उलट जाना / अचानक ढह जाना

to overturn in the water; by extension, to collapse suddenly

Synonyms
Overturned · Collapsed · Foundered · Subverted · Toppled
Antonyms
Stabilized · Uprighted · Sustained · Maintained · Preserved

The sudden liquidity run capsized the regional bank within forty-eight hours.

Captivate

Verb

मंत्रमुग्ध करना

to attract and hold the interest of

Synonyms
Enthrall · Fascinate · Enchant · Charm · Mesmerize
Antonyms
Bore · Repel · Disgust · Alienate · Deter

The founder's vision continues to captivate new investors.

Carcasses

Noun

शव (पशु)

the dead bodies of animals

Synonyms
Remains · Corpses · Cadavers · Skeletons · Bodies
Antonyms
Live animals · Livestock · Living creatures · Herds · Flocks

Poor cold-storage financing left traders with unsold carcasses at the abattoir.

Cardinal

Adjective

मौलिक

of the greatest importance, fundamental

Synonyms
Fundamental · Principal · Chief · Central · Paramount
Antonyms
Minor · Secondary · Trivial · Peripheral · Insignificant

Transparency is a cardinal principle of good governance.

Carnage

Noun

नरसंहार

the killing of a large number of people; widespread destruction

Synonyms
Slaughter · Massacre · Bloodshed · Devastation · Butchery
Antonyms
Peace · Calm · Harmony · Safety · Order

Analysts described the stock sell-off as financial carnage for small investors.

Cascade

Verb

क्रमिक प्रवाह

to pour downward in stages or large quantities; to happen in a rapid chain

Synonyms
Tumble · Pour · Flow · Spill · Stream down
Antonyms
Trickle · Stagnate · Halt · Dam · Stop

One default began to cascade through the entire supply chain.

Castigate

Verb

कठोर आलोचना करना

to reprimand someone severely

Synonyms
Rebuke · Reprimand · Chastise · Berate · Condemn
Antonyms
Praise · Commend · Applaud · Compliment · Reward

Auditors castigated the department for ignoring repeated warnings.

'Castigate' (reprimand severely) and 'Catalyst' (agent precipitating change) are indispensable for editorial analysis.

Cataclysmic

Adjective

विनाशकारी

relating to a large-scale and violent event; catastrophic

Synonyms
Catastrophic · Disastrous · Calamitous · Devastating · Ruinous
Antonyms
Beneficial · Minor · Trivial · Constructive · Harmless

The 2008 crisis had cataclysmic effects on global credit markets.

Catalyst

Noun

उत्प्रेरक

something that triggers a significant change

Synonyms
Trigger · Stimulus · Spur · Impetus · Incentive
Antonyms
Deterrent · Hindrance · Obstacle · Inhibitor · Impediment

The reform acted as a catalyst for rapid growth in rural banking.

'Castigate' (reprimand severely) and 'Catalyst' (agent precipitating change) are indispensable for editorial analysis.

Catastrophe

Noun

विपत्ति

an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering

Synonyms
Disaster · Calamity · Tragedy · Cataclysm · Debacle
Antonyms
Triumph · Success · Blessing · Boon · Miracle

Regulators moved quickly to avert a full-blown banking catastrophe.

Catchment

Noun

जलग्रहण क्षेत्र

an area from which rainfall flows into a river or reservoir; also, the population served by an institution

Synonyms
Drainage area · Watershed · Basin · Service area · Coverage zone
Antonyms
Dispersal area · Outflow · Non-catchment zone · Runoff exit · Discharge point

The bank opened a branch to tap the rural catchment near the new dam.

Caustic

Adjective

कटु / तीक्ष्ण

sarcastic in a hurtful way; corrosive

Synonyms
Scathing · Biting · Acerbic · Sarcastic · Cutting
Antonyms
Gentle · Kind · Mild · Soothing · Complimentary

His caustic remarks in the meeting left junior staff visibly upset.

'Caustic' (bitingly sarcastic/corrosive) and 'Cavalier' (dismissive/arrogant) frequently characterize critical author tones in RC.

Cautious

Adjective

सतर्क

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Synonyms
Careful · Wary · Prudent · Circumspect · Guarded
Antonyms
Reckless · Careless · Rash · Impulsive · Heedless

The committee took a cautious approach before approving the fresh loan.

Cavalcade

Noun

जुलूस

a procession of vehicles, riders, or people

Synonyms
Procession · Parade · Motorcade · Convoy · Retinue
Antonyms
Straggler · Single unit · Isolated group · Scattering · Dispersal

A cavalcade of officials arrived to inaugurate the new regional office.

Cavalier

Adjective

लापरवाह

showing a casual disregard, offhand

Synonyms
Offhand · Careless · Dismissive · Nonchalant · Indifferent
Antonyms
Careful · Cautious · Considerate · Thoughtful · Attentive

His cavalier attitude toward compliance eventually cost him his job.

'Caustic' (bitingly sarcastic/corrosive) and 'Cavalier' (dismissive/arrogant) frequently characterize critical author tones in RC.

Caveat

Noun

चेतावनी

a warning or proviso of specific conditions

Synonyms
Warning · Proviso · Caution · Qualification · Stipulation
Antonyms
Assurance · Guarantee · Endorsement · Unconditional approval · Clearance

The loan was sanctioned with the caveat that collateral be revalued annually.

'Caveat' (a cautionary qualification) and 'Censure' (formal expression of severe disapproval) are standard regulatory terms.

Cede

Verb

सौंप देना

to give up power or territory

Synonyms
Surrender · Relinquish · Yield · Concede · Transfer
Antonyms
Retain · Keep · Hold · Claim · Acquire

The founder chose to cede operational control to a professional CEO.

Celestial

Adjective

आकाशीय

relating to the sky or the heavens

Synonyms
Heavenly · Astral · Cosmic · Divine · Stellar
Antonyms
Earthly · Terrestrial · Mundane · Worldly · Ordinary

The observatory's funding depends on grants for celestial research.

Censure

Verb

निंदा करना

to express strong disapproval

Synonyms
Criticize · Condemn · Reprimand · Denounce · Rebuke
Antonyms
Praise · Commend · Approve · Applaud · Endorse

The committee moved to censure the officer for the lapse.

'Caveat' (a cautionary qualification) and 'Censure' (formal expression of severe disapproval) are standard regulatory terms.

Chasm

Noun

गहरी खाई

a deep fissure in the earth; a profound difference between people or viewpoints

Synonyms
Gap · Rift · Gulf · Abyss · Divide
Antonyms
Bridge · Connection · Unity · Bond · Link

A chasm opened between the auditors' figures and the company's own accounts.

Chastise

Verb

दंड देना

to rebuke or reprimand severely

Synonyms
Scold · Reprimand · Rebuke · Berate · Punish
Antonyms
Praise · Commend · Reward · Compliment · Applaud

The board chastised management for the unauthorized spending.

Chicanery

Noun

छल-कपट

the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

Synonyms
Trickery · Deception · Deceit · Subterfuge · Sharp practice
Antonyms
Honesty · Fairness · Integrity · Transparency · Straightforwardness

Investigators uncovered years of accounting chicanery at the shell company.

'Chicanery' (clever deception/trickery) and 'Chronic' (persisting over time, root 'chron') appear frequently in audit reports.

Chide

Verb

डांटना

to scold or rebuke mildly

Synonyms
Reprimand · Admonish · Scold · Rebuke · Reproach
Antonyms
Praise · Commend · Compliment · Applaud · Approve

The regulator chided the bank for its delayed disclosure of bad loans.

Chirpy

Adjective

प्रफुल्लित

cheerful and lively

Synonyms
Cheerful · Lively · Perky · Buoyant · Upbeat
Antonyms
Gloomy · Glum · Morose · Downcast · Sullen

Despite the layoffs, the new intern remained chirpy and optimistic.

Chronic

Adjective

दीर्घकालिक

persisting for a long time

Synonyms
Persistent · Long-lasting · Recurring · Incurable · Lingering
Antonyms
Temporary · Acute · Brief · Short-lived · Occasional

Chronic delays in disbursement frustrated small borrowers.

'Chicanery' (clever deception/trickery) and 'Chronic' (persisting over time, root 'chron') appear frequently in audit reports.

Chunk

Noun

टुकड़ा

a large, thick piece or portion of something

Synonyms
Portion · Block · Lump · Segment · Slab
Antonyms
Sliver · Fragment · Speck · Trace · Shred

A large chunk of the budget was allocated to digital security.

Churn

Verb

मंथन करना

to move about vigorously; in business, to produce continuously or lose customers rapidly

Synonyms
Agitate · Stir · Turn over · Generate · Convert
Antonyms
Settle · Calm · Stabilize · Retain · Still

High customer churn forced the bank to rethink its service charges.

Circumspect

Adjective

विवेकपूर्ण

wary and unwilling to take risks

Synonyms
Cautious · Prudent · Wary · Careful · Guarded
Antonyms
Reckless · Careless · Rash · Impulsive · Incautious

Lenders have become more circumspect after the last default wave.

Circumvent

Verb

चकमा देना

to find a way around an obstacle or rule

Synonyms
Evade · Bypass · Avoid · Dodge · Outmaneuver
Antonyms
Confront · Comply · Face · Follow · Adhere to

The scheme was designed to circumvent existing lending caps.

'Clandestine' (secretive, illicit) and 'Circumvent' (find a way around) are key terms in financial fraud and compliance passages.

Clamor

Noun

शोर

a loud and confused noise, or a strong public demand

Synonyms
Uproar · Outcry · Commotion · Din · Furor
Antonyms
Silence · Calm · Quiet · Stillness · Peace

There was a public clamor for stricter penalties on loan defaulters.

Clandestine

Adjective

गुप्त

kept secret, especially for illicit reasons

Synonyms
Secret · Covert · Furtive · Surreptitious · Underground
Antonyms
Open · Public · Overt · Transparent · Known

Investigators uncovered a clandestine network moving unaccounted cash.

'Clandestine' (secretive, illicit) and 'Circumvent' (find a way around) are key terms in financial fraud and compliance passages.

Clemency

Noun

क्षमाशीलता

mercy shown toward someone who could be punished

Synonyms
Mercy · Leniency · Forgiveness · Compassion · Pardon
Antonyms
Severity · Harshness · Cruelty · Rigor · Punishment

The regulator showed clemency given the bank's voluntary disclosure.

Clout

Noun

प्रभाव / वजन

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Synonyms
Influence · Power · Leverage · Sway · Weight
Antonyms
Powerlessness · Weakness · Impotence · Insignificance · Inefficacy

The state-owned lender used its financial clout to negotiate favorable loan terms for exporters.

Clutter

Noun

अव्यवस्था

an untidy collection of things lying about

Synonyms
Mess · Disarray · Jumble · Litter · Disorder
Antonyms
Order · Tidiness · Neatness · Organization · Arrangement

The old filing system created clutter that slowed down loan processing.

Coalescence

Noun

संलयन

the process of coming together to form one mass or whole

Synonyms
Merging · Fusion · Amalgamation · Union · Convergence
Antonyms
Separation · Division · Dispersal · Fragmentation · Disintegration

The coalescence of three regional lenders created a formidable rival bank.

'Coalescence' (fusing/merging into a whole) is standard in corporate mergers; 'Coerce' (compel by force) denotes involuntary compliance.

Coalition

Noun

गठबंधन

an alliance formed for combined action, especially a temporary one

Synonyms
Alliance · Union · Bloc · Federation · Partnership
Antonyms
Split · Division · Faction · Discord · Breakup

A coalition of banks jointly funded the infrastructure project.

Coax

Verb

मनाना

to gently persuade someone to do something

Synonyms
Persuade · Cajole · Entice · Wheedle · Urge
Antonyms
Force · Coerce · Compel · Deter · Discourage

It took weeks to coax the hesitant investor into signing the deal.

Codify

Verb

संहिताबद्ध करना

to arrange laws or rules into a systematic code

Synonyms
Systematize · Standardize · Formalize · Organize · Classify
Antonyms
Deregulate · Disorganize · Muddle · Randomize · Scramble

The central bank moved to codify its guidelines on digital payments.

Coerce

Verb

मजबूर करना

to persuade someone using force or threats

Synonyms
Force · Compel · Pressure · Intimidate · Browbeat
Antonyms
Persuade · Encourage · Invite · Convince · Allow

No agent should coerce a customer into buying a policy they don't need.

'Coalescence' (fusing/merging into a whole) is standard in corporate mergers; 'Coerce' (compel by force) denotes involuntary compliance.

Coercion

Noun

जबरदस्ती

the practice of persuading someone to do something using force or threats

Synonyms
Compulsion · Force · Intimidation · Duress · Pressure
Antonyms
Persuasion · Consent · Willingness · Cooperation · Choice

Recovery agents were barred from using coercion to collect dues.

Coercive

Adjective

दबावपूर्ण

relying on or characterized by force or threats

Synonyms
Forceful · Compelling · Oppressive · Intimidating · Strong-arm
Antonyms
Persuasive · Voluntary · Gentle · Cooperative · Consensual

Borrowers complained about the coercive recovery tactics used by the agency.

Cogent

Adjective

प्रभावशाली / ठोस

clear, logical, and convincing

Synonyms
Convincing · Persuasive · Compelling · Sound · Valid
Antonyms
Unconvincing · Weak · Illogical · Flawed · Feeble

The lawyer presented a cogent argument that swayed the jury.

'Cogent' (clear, logical, and convincing) is the gold-standard praise for legal arguments and editorial reasoning.

Coherent

Adjective

सुसंगत

logical and consistent, easy to follow

Synonyms
Logical · Consistent · Rational · Lucid · Organized
Antonyms
Incoherent · Confused · Disjointed · Illogical · Muddled

The report needed a more coherent structure before submission.

Cohesive

Adjective

एकजुट

characterized by unity, sticking together well

Synonyms
United · Unified · Integrated · Consistent · Coherent
Antonyms
Disjointed · Fragmented · Divided · Disunited · Incoherent

The task force presented a cohesive plan to tackle rising defaults.

Coincide

Verb

संयोग होना

to occur at the same time, or to correspond

Synonyms
Correspond · Align · Concur · Overlap · Match
Antonyms
Differ · Diverge · Clash · Conflict · Contrast

The rate cut happened to coincide with the festive shopping season.

Collaborate

Verb

सहयोग करना

to work jointly with others

Synonyms
Cooperate · Partner · Team up · Join forces · Contribute
Antonyms
Compete · Obstruct · Oppose · Hinder · Isolate

Both banks agreed to collaborate on the new payment platform.

Collegium

Noun

कॉलेजियम

a group of colleagues with shared authority, especially in appointments

Synonyms
Council · Committee · Board · Panel · Assembly
Antonyms
Individual authority · Sole decision-maker · Autocrat · Single office · Solo body

The bank's promotion collegium reviews senior appointments annually.

Colloquial

Adjective

बोलचाल का

used in ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing

Synonyms
Informal · Conversational · Vernacular · Everyday · Casual
Antonyms
Formal · Literary · Official · Technical · Elevated

The training manual avoided colloquial terms to remain clear for all branches.

Root 'Loqu/Loc' means speak ('Colloquial' = informal spoken language); distinguish from formal literary prose tested in exams.

Combat

Verb

मुकाबला करना

to take action to reduce, defeat, or prevent something

Synonyms
Fight · Counter · Resist · Oppose · Tackle
Antonyms
Support · Encourage · Aid · Promote · Assist

New algorithms were deployed to combat rising instances of card fraud.

Commemorative

Adjective

स्मारक

intended to honor or keep alive the memory of a person or event

Synonyms
Memorial · Celebratory · Tribute · Dedicatory · Honorary
Antonyms
Forgettable · Ordinary · Routine · Unremarkable · Everyday

The mint issued a commemorative coin marking the bank's centenary.

Commence

Verb

शुरू करना

to begin

Synonyms
Begin · Start · Initiate · Launch · Embark on
Antonyms
End · Conclude · Finish · Terminate · Cease

Construction on the new headquarters will commence next month.

Commendable

Adjective

प्रशंसनीय

deserving praise

Synonyms
Praiseworthy · Admirable · Laudable · Meritorious · Exemplary
Antonyms
Deplorable · Shameful · Blameworthy · Reprehensible · Disgraceful

The staff showed commendable patience during the system outage.

Commotion

Noun

हलचल

a state of confused and noisy disturbance

Synonyms
Uproar · Turmoil · Disturbance · Chaos · Ruckus
Antonyms
Calm · Order · Peace · Tranquility · Stillness

A commotion broke out at the branch when the server crashed mid-transaction.

Compassion

Noun

करुणा

sympathetic concern for others' suffering

Synonyms
Sympathy · Empathy · Kindness · Mercy · Tenderness
Antonyms
Indifference · Callousness · Cruelty · Apathy · Coldness

The officer handled the grieving family's paperwork with great compassion.

Compatible

Adjective

अनुकूल / संगत

able to exist or work together without conflict

Synonyms
Consistent · Suitable · Harmonious · Matching · Congruous
Antonyms
Incompatible · Conflicting · Clashing · Inconsistent · Mismatched

The new software isn't compatible with the bank's older systems.

Compel

Verb

मजबूर करना

to force or oblige someone to do something

Synonyms
Force · Coerce · Oblige · Impel · Constrain
Antonyms
Persuade · Allow · Discourage · Dissuade · Release

New rules compel lenders to disclose the effective interest rate upfront.

Compelling

Adjective

प्रबल / आकर्षक

evoking interest or attention in a powerful way

Synonyms
Persuasive · Convincing · Gripping · Forceful · Powerful
Antonyms
Unconvincing · Dull · Weak · Boring · Uninspiring

She made a compelling case for restructuring the loan.

'Compelling' has two nuances: forcefully convincing (compelling evidence) OR demanding attention (compelling story).

Compendious

Adjective

संक्षिप्त परन्तु व्यापक

giving a lot of information in a concise and comprehensive way

Synonyms
Concise · Succinct · Comprehensive · Condensed · Brief
Antonyms
Verbose · Exhaustive · Rambling · Lengthy · Diffuse

The annual report gave a compendious summary of the bank's performance.

Compile

Verb

संकलित करना

to collect information and arrange it into a single document

Synonyms
Assemble · Collect · Gather · Compose · Organize
Antonyms
Disperse · Scatter · Dismantle · Separate · Disorganize

The team spent days trying to compile the year's transaction data.

Complacent

Adjective

आत्मसंतुष्ट

self-satisfied and unaware of danger

Synonyms
Smug · Self-satisfied · Unconcerned · Contented · Indifferent
Antonyms
Vigilant · Uneasy · Concerned · Alert · Cautious

Management grew complacent after years of steady profit.

Contrast 'Complacent' (smug self-satisfaction) with 'Complaisant' (willing to please others) and 'Complicit' (involved in wrongdoing).

Compliant

Adjective

अनुपालन करने वाला

acting in accordance with rules or requests

Synonyms
Obedient · Conforming · Submissive · Cooperative · Amenable
Antonyms
Defiant · Rebellious · Noncompliant · Resistant · Disobedient

All branches must remain fully compliant with the new data norms.

Complicit

Adjective

सहभागी

involved with others in an illegal or questionable activity

Synonyms
Involved · Implicated · Culpable · Party to · Accessory
Antonyms
Innocent · Uninvolved · Blameless · Guiltless · Unimplicated

Two branch officials were found complicit in the loan approval scam.

Contrast 'Complacent' (smug self-satisfaction) with 'Complaisant' (willing to please others) and 'Complicit' (involved in wrongdoing).

Complicity

Noun

सहभागिता

involvement with others in an illegal or wrongful activity

Synonyms
Involvement · Collusion · Participation · Conspiracy · Connivance
Antonyms
Innocence · Non-involvement · Detachment · Blamelessness · Dissociation

Investigators suspected the manager's complicity in the fraudulent transfers.

Compound

Verb

और बढ़ा देना

to make a problem or difficulty worse

Synonyms
Aggravate · Worsen · Intensify · Exacerbate · Magnify
Antonyms
Alleviate · Ease · Reduce · Mitigate · Lessen

Late fees only compounded the borrower's financial troubles.

Comprehensive

Adjective

व्यापक

complete and including everything necessary

Synonyms
Thorough · Extensive · Exhaustive · Complete · All-inclusive
Antonyms
Incomplete · Partial · Limited · Narrow · Superficial

The audit gave a comprehensive view of the branch's finances.

Conceal

Verb

छिपाना

to keep something from being seen or known

Synonyms
Hide · Disguise · Mask · Cover up · Suppress
Antonyms
Reveal · Expose · Disclose · Uncover · Show

The firm tried to conceal its mounting losses from shareholders.

Concede

Verb

स्वीकार करना

to admit something is true after resisting

Synonyms
Admit · Acknowledge · Grant · Yield · Accept
Antonyms
Deny · Refuse · Reject · Dispute · Contest

The opposition finally conceded that the scheme had merit.

'Conciliate' (placate, pacify) and 'Concede' (admit as true/yield) describe diplomatic negotiation breakthroughs.

Conciliate

Verb

सुलह कराना

to stop someone from being angry, to reconcile

Synonyms
Appease · Placate · Reconcile · Pacify · Mollify
Antonyms
Provoke · Antagonize · Alienate · Anger · Incite

The mediator worked to conciliate the two feuding partners.

'Conciliate' (placate, pacify) and 'Concede' (admit as true/yield) describe diplomatic negotiation breakthroughs.

Concise

Adjective

संक्षिप्त

giving information clearly in few words

Synonyms
Brief · Succinct · Terse · Compact · Pithy
Antonyms
Verbose · Lengthy · Wordy · Rambling · Long-winded

Applicants must submit a concise summary of their work experience.

Concocted

Verb

गढ़ना / मनगढ़ंत तैयार करना

to make up or invent, especially a story or scheme

Synonyms
Fabricated · Invented · Devised · Cooked up · Contrived
Antonyms
Verified · Substantiated · Documented · Authenticated · Confirmed

Investigators found that the borrower had concocted fake income statements.

Concomitant

Adjective

सहवर्ती

naturally accompanying or associated with something

Synonyms
Accompanying · Attendant · Associated · Related · Simultaneous
Antonyms
Unrelated · Independent · Separate · Isolated · Detached

Rising interest rates brought a concomitant slowdown in home loans.

Concord

Noun

सहमति / सामंजस्य

agreement or harmony between people or groups

Synonyms
Agreement · Harmony · Accord · Consensus · Unity
Antonyms
Discord · Conflict · Disagreement · Strife · Friction

The two commercial banks reached a rare concord on standardizing digital transaction fees.

'Discord' (disagreement/strife) contrasts with 'Concord' (harmony); 'Discourse' (written or spoken debate) is formal communication.

Concur

Verb

सहमत होना

to agree with an opinion or decision

Synonyms
Agree · Consent · Accede · Approve · Align
Antonyms
Disagree · Dissent · Object · Oppose · Refuse

Most analysts concur that rates will hold steady this quarter.

Condescend

Verb

कृपापूर्वक व्यवहार करना

to act as though one is superior to others

Synonyms
Patronize · Talk down to · Belittle · Look down on · Deign
Antonyms
Respect · Esteem · Regard · Honor · Defer to

Customers complained the agent seemed to condescend to first-time applicants.

Condone

Verb

अनदेखा करना

to accept and allow behavior that is considered wrong

Synonyms
Overlook · Excuse · Tolerate · Forgive · Ignore
Antonyms
Condemn · Denounce · Forbid · Reject · Punish

The bank does not condone any form of bribery among its staff.

'Condone' (accept or allow bad behavior) usually appears in negative contexts (e.g. 'the management cannot condone negligence').

Conducive

Adjective

अनुकूल

making a certain situation or outcome likely

Synonyms
Favorable · Beneficial · Helpful · Advantageous · Supportive
Antonyms
Unfavorable · Detrimental · Harmful · Obstructive · Adverse

A stable interest-rate regime is conducive to long-term investment.

Collocation rule: 'Conducive' takes preposition 'to' ('conducive to economic stability') in Cloze tests and fillers.

Conduit

Noun

माध्यम

a channel for conveying water or other fluid, or for information and resources

Synonyms
Channel · Pipeline · Passage · Medium · Duct
Antonyms
Barrier · Block · Obstruction · Dam · Blockage

Microfinance institutions serve as a conduit for credit in remote villages.

Confer

Verb

विचार-विमर्श करना

to discuss something to reach a decision; or to grant

Synonyms
Consult · Discuss · Deliberate · Grant · Bestow
Antonyms
Withhold · Deny · Refuse · Ignore · Disregard

Branch heads will confer before finalizing next year's targets.

Confiscate

Verb

जब्त करना

to take or seize someone's property with authority

Synonyms
Seize · Impound · Appropriate · Commandeer · Forfeit
Antonyms
Return · Restore · Release · Relinquish · Give back

Customs officials moved to confiscate the undeclared foreign currency.

Conflict

Noun

संघर्ष

a serious disagreement or clash, or incompatibility between interests

Synonyms
Dispute · Clash · Discord · Disagreement · Friction
Antonyms
Agreement · Harmony · Accord · Peace · Concord

A conflict of interest forced the auditor to recuse himself from the review.

Conform

Verb

अनुरूप होना

to comply with rules or standards

Synonyms
Comply · Adhere · Follow · Obey · Align
Antonyms
Rebel · Deviate · Defy · Resist · Diverge

All branches must conform to the updated KYC guidelines.

Confound

Verb

भ्रमित करना

to cause surprise or confusion, especially by being unexpected

Synonyms
Confuse · Baffle · Perplex · Bewilder · Puzzle
Antonyms
Clarify · Confirm · Enlighten · Explain · Reassure

The sudden profit confounded analysts who had predicted a loss.

Congenial

Adjective

मिलनसार

pleasant, agreeable, friendly

Synonyms
Amiable · Pleasant · Agreeable · Friendly · Sociable
Antonyms
Unpleasant · Disagreeable · Hostile · Uncongenial · Unfriendly

The new office has a congenial atmosphere that boosts morale.

Conglomerate

Noun

समूह

a large corporation formed by the merging of separate firms

Synonyms
Corporation · Group · Combine · Consortium · Multinational
Antonyms
Startup · Sole proprietorship · Single firm · Standalone company · Small business

The conglomerate diversified into banking after its manufacturing success.

Congruent

Adjective

अनुरूप

in agreement or harmony with something

Synonyms
Consistent · Compatible · Corresponding · Harmonious · Matching
Antonyms
Incongruent · Inconsistent · Conflicting · Mismatched · Discordant

The new policy is congruent with the bank's long-term growth strategy.

Conjecture

Noun

अनुमान

an opinion formed without sufficient evidence

Synonyms
Speculation · Guess · Assumption · Supposition · Surmise
Antonyms
Fact · Certainty · Proof · Evidence · Verification

Analysts' predictions about the merger remain pure conjecture at this stage.

'Conjecture' (opinion based on incomplete information/guess) vs 'Fact' — vital distinction in RC fact-vs-inference questions.

Connive

Verb

साठगांठ करना

to secretly cooperate to do something illicit

Synonyms
Conspire · Collude · Scheme · Plot · Collaborate secretly
Antonyms
Expose · Reveal · Disclose · Oppose · Resist

Two employees were found to have connived to falsify the audit trail.

Connoisseur

Noun

विशेषज्ञ / पारखी

an expert judge in matters of taste or in a specialized field

Synonyms
Expert · Specialist · Authority · Judge · Aficionado
Antonyms
Novice · Amateur · Ignoramus · Beginner · Layperson

The art lending division hired a renowned connoisseur to evaluate auction collaterals.

Connotation

Noun

अर्थ ध्वनि

an idea or feeling a word invokes beyond its literal meaning

Synonyms
Implication · Undertone · Overtone · Suggestion · Nuance
Antonyms
Denotation · Literal meaning · Explicit sense · Plain meaning · Fact

The word 'default' carries a negative connotation for any borrower.

'Connotation' (implied contextual feeling) vs 'Denotation' (literal definition) — master nuance to pick the right Cloze synonym.

Consecrate

Verb

पवित्र करना

to declare something sacred or formally dedicate it to a purpose

Synonyms
Sanctify · Dedicate · Bless · Hallow · Devote
Antonyms
Desecrate · Defile · Profane · Violate · Dishonor

The foundation stone was consecrated in a small ceremony before construction began.

Consensus

Noun

सहमति

general agreement among a group

Synonyms
Agreement · Accord · Unanimity · Unity · Harmony
Antonyms
Disagreement · Discord · Dissent · Conflict · Division

The board reached a consensus on the new interest rate.

Consigned

Verb

सौंपना / हवाले करना

to deliver goods to be sold, or relegate to a state or place

Synonyms
Delegated · Entrusted · Relegated · Handed over · Assigned
Antonyms
Retained · Withheld · Kept · Reclaimed · Retrieved

The bad loans were consigned to a separate asset reconstruction company.

Console

Verb

सांत्वना देना

to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

Synonyms
Comfort · Soothe · Reassure · Solace · Cheer
Antonyms
Distress · Upset · Sadden · Trouble · Torment

Colleagues tried to console her after the loan application was rejected.

Consonance

Noun

सामंजस्य

agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions

Synonyms
Harmony · Accord · Agreement · Compatibility · Concord
Antonyms
Dissonance · Discord · Conflict · Disagreement · Incompatibility

The new policy was framed in consonance with international banking norms.

Consortium

Noun

संघ

an association of several companies or institutions working together

Synonyms
Alliance · Coalition · Syndicate · Group · Partnership
Antonyms
Individual entity · Sole operator · Single firm · Standalone body · Lone player

A consortium of banks funded the highway expansion project.

Conspicuous

Adjective

स्पष्ट रूप से दिखने वाला

clearly visible, attracting attention

Synonyms
Noticeable · Prominent · Obvious · Striking · Evident
Antonyms
Inconspicuous · Hidden · Unnoticeable · Obscure · Concealed

The error was conspicuous on the very first page of the ledger.

Root 'Spic/Spec' means look ('Conspicuous' = standing out clearly); 'Constrain' (restrict/compel) is common in monetary policy.

Conspire

Verb

षड्यंत्र रचना

to make secret plans jointly to do something unlawful

Synonyms
Plot · Scheme · Collude · Connive · Machinate
Antonyms
Expose · Reveal · Disclose · Cooperate openly · Oppose

Two employees were found to conspire in falsifying the loan documents.

Consternation

Noun

घबराहट

a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

Synonyms
Dismay · Alarm · Anxiety · Distress · Bewilderment
Antonyms
Calm · Composure · Reassurance · Comfort · Confidence

The sudden resignation caused consternation among the board members.

Constrain

Verb

सीमित करना

to severely restrict the scope or activity of

Synonyms
Restrict · Limit · Curb · Confine · Hamper
Antonyms
Liberate · Free · Release · Unleash · Enable

Tight liquidity constrained the bank's ability to extend new loans.

Root 'Spic/Spec' means look ('Conspicuous' = standing out clearly); 'Constrain' (restrict/compel) is common in monetary policy.

Construe

Verb

व्याख्या करना

to interpret a word or action in a particular way

Synonyms
Interpret · Understand · Read · Explain · Deduce
Antonyms
Misconstrue · Misinterpret · Confuse · Distort · Garble

Her silence was wrongly construed as agreement with the proposal.

Contagion

Noun

संक्रामक प्रसार

the spreading of a disease, or of harmful ideas or financial instability

Synonyms
Spread · Transmission · Infection · Epidemic · Outbreak
Antonyms
Containment · Isolation · Quarantine · Prevention · Immunity

Regulators feared financial contagion spreading from the failed lender.

Contagious

Adjective

संक्रामक

spreading easily from one person or thing to another

Synonyms
Infectious · Communicable · Transmittable · Catching · Spreading
Antonyms
Non-contagious · Isolated · Contained · Controlled · Non-transmittable

Panic selling proved contagious, spreading across several sectors.

Contemn

Verb

तुच्छ समझना

to treat or regard with contempt

Synonyms
Despise · Scorn · Disdain · Deride · Spurn
Antonyms
Admire · Respect · Esteem · Honor · Revere

He openly contemned the outdated policies still followed by the branch.

Contemplate

Verb

विचार करना

to think deeply about something

Synonyms
Ponder · Consider · Deliberate · Reflect · Muse
Antonyms
Ignore · Dismiss · Disregard · Overlook · Neglect

The board is set to contemplate a major restructuring next month.

Contempt

Noun

तिरस्कार

the feeling that a person is beneath consideration, worthless

Synonyms
Scorn · Disdain · Disrespect · Derision · Contumely
Antonyms
Respect · Admiration · Regard · Esteem · Reverence

The panel treated the flimsy excuse with visible contempt.

'Contempt' (feeling of deep disrespect/scorn) is tested heavily in judicial reporting (e.g. 'contempt of court').

Contention

Noun

विवाद

a point argued for, or heated disagreement

Synonyms
Argument · Dispute · Assertion · Claim · Controversy
Antonyms
Agreement · Consensus · Accord · Harmony · Concord

It remains a point of contention whether the fee hike was justified.

Contentious

Adjective

विवादास्पद

likely to cause disagreement

Synonyms
Controversial · Disputed · Divisive · Debatable · Argumentative
Antonyms
Uncontroversial · Agreed · Undisputed · Settled · Amicable

The interest-rate hike remains a contentious issue among economists.

'Contentious' (causing heated dispute) and 'Contrite' (feeling remorse/guilt) are high-impact words in political commentary.

Contentment

Noun

संतोष

a state of happiness and satisfaction

Synonyms
Satisfaction · Fulfillment · Gratification · Ease · Peace
Antonyms
Discontent · Dissatisfaction · Frustration · Unease · Restlessness

Steady income brought a quiet sense of contentment to the retired couple.

Contextual

Adjective

प्रासंगिक

relating to or depending on the context

Synonyms
Situational · Circumstantial · Relative · Background-dependent · Related
Antonyms
Absolute · Independent · Isolated · Unconditional · Universal

The auditor examined the transaction in its full contextual setting.

Contiguous

Adjective

सन्निकट

sharing a common border, next to or touching

Synonyms
Adjacent · Adjoining · Bordering · Neighboring · Connected
Antonyms
Distant · Separate · Detached · Remote · Disconnected

The bank plans to open branches in contiguous districts to cut logistics costs.

Contrite

Adjective

पश्चातापी

feeling genuine remorse

Synonyms
Remorseful · Repentant · Regretful · Apologetic · Penitent
Antonyms
Unrepentant · Remorseless · Unapologetic · Impenitent · Defiant

The clerk was contrite after realizing the error had cost the client money.

'Contentious' (causing heated dispute) and 'Contrite' (feeling remorse/guilt) are high-impact words in political commentary.

Contrive

Verb

युक्ति निकालना

to plan or achieve something skillfully or deviously

Synonyms
Devise · Engineer · Concoct · Scheme · Arrange
Antonyms
Fail · Bungle · Botch · Abandon · Neglect

He contrived a clever workaround for the outdated approval system.

Contrived

Adjective

कृत्रिम

deliberately created rather than arising naturally; artificial or forced

Synonyms
Artificial · Forced · Unnatural · Fabricated · Staged
Antonyms
Natural · Genuine · Spontaneous · Authentic · Organic

The explanation for the missing funds sounded oddly contrived.

Conundrum

Noun

पहेली

a confusing and difficult problem or question

Synonyms
Puzzle · Riddle · Dilemma · Enigma · Predicament
Antonyms
Solution · Certainty · Clarity · Answer · Resolution

Balancing growth with risk remains a conundrum for every young bank.

'Conundrum' (a confusing/difficult problem) and 'Convoluted' (overly complex/twisted) describe intricate systemic issues.

Convivial

Adjective

उल्लासपूर्ण

friendly, lively, and enjoyable, especially of an atmosphere

Synonyms
Sociable · Jovial · Genial · Cheerful · Festive
Antonyms
Somber · Gloomy · Unfriendly · Cold · Sullen

The office maintained a convivial atmosphere despite the tight quarter.

Convoluted

Adjective

उलझा हुआ

extremely complex and difficult to follow

Synonyms
Complicated · Intricate · Complex · Tangled · Elaborate
Antonyms
Simple · Straightforward · Clear · Plain · Direct

The loan agreement's convoluted clauses confused most applicants.

'Conundrum' (a confusing/difficult problem) and 'Convoluted' (overly complex/twisted) describe intricate systemic issues.

Copious

Adjective

प्रचुर

abundant in supply or quantity

Synonyms
Abundant · Plentiful · Ample · Profuse · Bountiful
Antonyms
Scarce · Meager · Sparse · Insufficient · Limited

The report included copious notes on regional lending patterns.

Coquettishly

Adverb

चोंचलेबाज़ी से

in a flirtatious manner

Synonyms
Flirtatiously · Playfully · Teasingly · Alluringly · Enticingly
Antonyms
Sternly · Coldly · Formally · Seriously · Reservedly

She glanced coquettishly across the room during the gala dinner.

Cordial

Adjective

सौहार्दपूर्ण

warm and friendly

Synonyms
Friendly · Warm · Amiable · Genial · Affable
Antonyms
Cold · Hostile · Unfriendly · Distant · Icy

Relations between the two banks remained cordial even after the failed deal.

Cordon

Noun

घेरा

a line or ring of people, guards, or vehicles preventing access to an area

Synonyms
Barrier · Perimeter · Blockade · Line · Ring
Antonyms
Opening · Passage · Access point · Gap · Entry

Police threw a cordon around the bank after the robbery alert.

Cornucopia

Noun

प्रचुरता

an abundant supply of good things

Synonyms
Abundance · Bounty · Profusion · Plenty · Wealth
Antonyms
Scarcity · Dearth · Shortage · Lack · Deficiency

The festive season brought a cornucopia of discounted loan offers.

Corollary

Noun

स्वाभाविक परिणाम

a natural consequence or result that follows from something else

Synonyms
Consequence · Result · Outcome · By-product · Sequel
Antonyms
Cause · Origin · Precondition · Antecedent · Source

Rising bad loans are often a corollary of hasty credit expansion.

Corroborate

Verb

पुष्टि करना

to confirm or support with evidence

Synonyms
Confirm · Verify · Substantiate · Support · Validate
Antonyms
Contradict · Refute · Disprove · Undermine · Dispute

Bank statements corroborated the customer's claim of an unauthorized withdrawal.

'Corroborate' (confirm or give support to a statement with evidence) is essential in investigative RC passages.

Cosmopolitan

Adjective

विश्वजनीन

including people from many different countries, worldly

Synonyms
Worldly · International · Multicultural · Global · Sophisticated
Antonyms
Parochial · Provincial · Insular · Local · Narrow

The bank's cosmopolitan clientele includes investors from over twenty countries.

Coterminous

Adjective

सह-सीमांत

having the same boundaries or extent; coinciding in time

Synonyms
Coextensive · Concurrent · Coincident · Aligned · Overlapping
Antonyms
Divergent · Disjoint · Separate · Non-aligned · Distinct

The bank's fiscal year is coterminous with the government's budget cycle.

Countenance

Verb

स्वीकार करना

to admit as acceptable or possible, to tolerate

Synonyms
Tolerate · Condone · Sanction · Approve · Permit
Antonyms
Forbid · Reject · Oppose · Prohibit · Denounce

The board refused to countenance any delay in the audit report.

'Covert' (secret, hidden, or clandestine) contrasts with open actions; 'Countenance' can mean facial composure OR to tolerate/support.

Counterfeit

Adjective

नकली

made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intent to deceive

Synonyms
Fake · Forged · Fraudulent · Bogus · Sham
Antonyms
Genuine · Authentic · Real · Legitimate · Original

Tellers are trained to spot counterfeit notes during cash counting.

Coup

Noun

तख्तापलट

a sudden, illegal seizure of power, or a notably successful and unexpected achievement

Synonyms
Takeover · Overthrow · Putsch · Masterstroke · Triumph
Antonyms
Failure · Defeat · Setback · Collapse · Fiasco

Landing the government's payroll contract was a major coup for the bank.

Covert

Adjective

गुप्त

not openly acknowledged or displayed, secret

Synonyms
Secret · Clandestine · Hidden · Concealed · Undercover
Antonyms
Overt · Open · Public · Obvious · Transparent

A covert review was launched into the branch's cash handling.

'Covert' (secret, hidden, or clandestine) contrasts with open actions; 'Countenance' can mean facial composure OR to tolerate/support.

Covets

Verb

लालच करना / ललचाना

to yearn to possess something belonging to another

Synonyms
Desires · Craves · Longs for · Envies · Yearns for
Antonyms
Disdains · Rejects · Spurns · Renounces · Shuns

Every regional lender covets a larger share of the retail deposit market.

Coyness

Noun

शर्मीलापन

reluctance to give details or commit; shy reticence

Synonyms
Shyness · Reticence · Bashfulness · Evasiveness · Reserve
Antonyms
Openness · Boldness · Frankness · Directness · Confidence

The company's coyness about its debt levels worried the rating agency.

Craven

Adjective

कायर

lacking courage, contemptibly timid

Synonyms
Cowardly · Timid · Fearful · Spineless · Faint-hearted
Antonyms
Brave · Courageous · Bold · Valiant · Fearless

Critics called the delayed response a craven attempt to avoid accountability.

Credence

Noun

विश्वसनीयता

belief in something as true, acceptance

Synonyms
Belief · Credibility · Acceptance · Trust · Faith
Antonyms
Disbelief · Doubt · Skepticism · Distrust · Rejection

The auditor's report lent credence to the whistleblower's claims.

Root 'Cred' means trust/belief ('Credible' = believable, 'Credence' = acceptance of something as true) — master the root family.

Credible

Adjective

विश्वसनीय

able to be believed, trustworthy

Synonyms
Believable · Trustworthy · Plausible · Reliable · Convincing
Antonyms
Incredible · Unbelievable · Dubious · Untrustworthy · Implausible

The witness gave a credible account of the incident.

Root 'Cred' means trust/belief ('Credible' = believable, 'Credence' = acceptance of something as true) — master the root family.

Credulous

Adjective

भोला

having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

Synonyms
Gullible · Naive · Trusting · Unsuspecting · Unquestioning
Antonyms
Skeptical · Suspicious · Doubtful · Discerning · Wary

Fraudsters specifically target credulous first-time investors.

Cringe

Verb

संकोच करना

to feel embarrassment or fear, to flinch

Synonyms
Flinch · Recoil · Wince · Shrink · Blanch
Antonyms
Beam · Relish · Embrace · Welcome · Stand firm

Staff cringed at the thought of explaining the outage to customers.

Cripple

Verb

अत्यंत क्षति पहुंचाना

to severely weaken or disable

Synonyms
Disable · Incapacitate · Weaken · Paralyze · Hamper
Antonyms
Strengthen · Empower · Restore · Enable · Boost

A prolonged outage nearly crippled the bank's online payment system.

Crucial

Adjective

निर्णायक

extremely important, decisive

Synonyms
Vital · Critical · Essential · Pivotal · Decisive
Antonyms
Trivial · Unimportant · Minor · Insignificant · Negligible

Timely disbursement is crucial for the farmer's sowing season.

Crude

Adjective

कच्चा

in a natural or raw state, not yet processed or refined; also unsophisticated

Synonyms
Raw · Unrefined · Unprocessed · Basic · Rough
Antonyms
Refined · Polished · Processed · Sophisticated · Finished

Crude oil prices have a direct bearing on inflation-linked lending rates.

Crumble

Verb

चूर-चूर होना

to break or fall apart into small fragments; to collapse gradually

Synonyms
Disintegrate · Collapse · Decay · Fragment · Deteriorate
Antonyms
Strengthen · Solidify · Consolidate · Hold firm · Endure

Investor confidence began to crumble after the surprise downgrade.

Notice how 'Crumble' (fall apart gradually) is used metaphorically in economic reports (e.g. 'crumbling infrastructure').

Crunch

Noun

संकट

a critical situation, especially a severe shortage of money

Synonyms
Squeeze · Shortage · Crisis · Pinch · Bind
Antonyms
Surplus · Abundance · Ease · Plenty · Comfort

The credit crunch forced several small firms to shut shop.

Crux

Noun

मुख्य बिंदु

the decisive or most important point of an issue

Synonyms
Core · Heart · Essence · Nub · Gist
Antonyms
Periphery · Trivia · Side issue · Detail · Footnote

The crux of the dispute was who bore liability for the delay.

Cryptic

Adjective

गूढ़ / रहस्यमय

having a hidden or ambiguous meaning

Synonyms
Mysterious · Obscure · Enigmatic · Puzzling · Vague
Antonyms
Clear · Obvious · Explicit · Transparent · Plain

The memo's cryptic wording left employees guessing at its intent.

Cull

Verb

छांटना

to select from a large quantity, or to reduce by removing

Synonyms
Select · Sift · Extract · Gather · Thin out
Antonyms
Retain · Keep · Preserve · Include · Accumulate

The team had to cull irrelevant data before running the analysis.

Culminate

Verb

पराकाष्ठा पर पहुंचना

to reach a climax or point of highest development

Synonyms
Peak · Climax · Conclude · Result · Terminate
Antonyms
Begin · Originate · Start · Commence · Initiate

Months of negotiation culminated in a signed merger agreement.

Root 'Culp' means blame ('Culpable' = deserving blame); 'Culminate' takes 'in' ('culminate in a historic victory').

Culpable

Adjective

दोषी

deserving blame

Synonyms
Guilty · Blameworthy · Responsible · At fault · Liable
Antonyms
Innocent · Blameless · Guiltless · Faultless · Exonerated

The inquiry found the branch manager culpable for the lapse.

Root 'Culp' means blame ('Culpable' = deserving blame); 'Culminate' takes 'in' ('culminate in a historic victory').

Cumbersome

Adjective

भारी-भरकम

large or heavy and therefore difficult to use; slow and tedious

Synonyms
Unwieldy · Awkward · Bulky · Burdensome · Tedious
Antonyms
Convenient · Manageable · Simple · Streamlined · Efficient

The cumbersome approval process discouraged many first-time applicants.

Cunning

Adjective

चालाक

having skill in achieving one's ends through deception

Synonyms
Crafty · Sly · Wily · Devious · Shrewd
Antonyms
Honest · Naive · Straightforward · Guileless · Artless

The scam relied on a cunning imitation of the bank's official website.

Curb

Verb

नियंत्रित करना

to restrain or keep in check

Synonyms
Restrain · Control · Check · Limit · Suppress
Antonyms
Encourage · Unleash · Release · Incite · Promote

New rules were introduced to curb excessive speculative trading.

Cursory

Adjective

सरसरी

hasty and not thorough

Synonyms
Hasty · Superficial · Quick · Perfunctory · Brief
Antonyms
Thorough · Detailed · Careful · Meticulous · Exhaustive

A cursory glance at the file missed the missing signature.

Curtail

Verb

कम करना

to reduce in extent or quantity, impose a restriction on

Synonyms
Reduce · Cut short · Restrict · Limit · Trim
Antonyms
Extend · Expand · Prolong · Increase · Lengthen

The bank decided to curtail its overseas expansion plans.

'Curtail' (reduce in extent/quantity, impose restriction on) is common in fiscal deficit reduction passages.

Cynical

Adjective

संशयवादी

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest, distrustful

Synonyms
Skeptical · Distrustful · Pessimistic · Doubtful · Suspicious
Antonyms
Trusting · Optimistic · Idealistic · Hopeful · Credulous

Customers grew cynical after the third delayed refund promise.

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