1. Crisis

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A time of intense difficulty or trouble

Tamil Meaning: நெருக்கடி

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതിസന്ധി

Kannada Meaning: ಬಿಕ್ಕಟ್ಟು

Synonyms: Emergency, catastrophe, disaster, calamity

Antonyms: Stability, peace, calm, solution

Usage in Sentence: The crisis of confidence in electoral institutions threatens democratic governance.

2. Credibility

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The quality of being trusted

Tamil Meaning: நம்பகத்தன்மை

Malayalam Meaning: വിശ്വാസ്യത

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಶ್ವಾಸಾರ್ಹತೆ

Synonyms: Trustworthiness, reliability, authenticity, integrity

Antonyms: Unreliability, dishonesty, incredibility, doubtfulness

Usage in Sentence: The Election Commission must maintain its credibility through transparent actions.

3. Rigged

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Dishonestly arranged or manipulated to achieve a particular outcome

Tamil Meaning: மோசடி செய்யப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: കബളിപ്പിക്കപ്പെട്ട

Kannada Meaning: ವಂಚಿಸಲಾದ

Synonyms: Fixed, manipulated, fraudulent, tampered

Antonyms: Fair, honest, legitimate, genuine

Usage in Sentence: Some parties alleged that the election process was rigged in favour of the largest party.

4. Disclose

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To make a secret information known

Tamil Meaning: வெளிப்படுத்த

Malayalam Meaning: വെളിപ്പെടുത്തുക

Kannada Meaning: ಬಹಿರಂಗಪಡಿಸು

Synonyms: Reveal, expose, unveil, divulge

Antonyms: Conceal, hide, suppress, withhold

Usage in Sentence: The leader plans to disclose evidence of electoral irregularities.

5. Discrepancies

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Lack of compatibility between two or more facts

Tamil Meaning: முரண்பாடுகள்

Malayalam Meaning: പൊരുത്തക്കേടുകൾ

Kannada Meaning: ವ್ಯತ್ಯಾಸಗಳು

Synonyms: Inconsistencies, differences, contradictions, variations

Antonyms: Agreements, consistencies, similarities, matches

Usage in Sentence: Several discrepancies were found in the voter registration records.

6. Allegations

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Claims that someone has done something illegal

Tamil Meaning: குற்றச்சாட்டுகள்

Malayalam Meaning: ആരോപണങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಆರೋಪಗಳು

Synonyms: Accusations, charges, claims, assertions

Antonyms: Denials, refutations, vindications, clearances

Usage in Sentence: The allegations against the cricket association require thorough investigation.

7. Impartiality

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Equal treatment of all rivals; fairness

Tamil Meaning: பாரபட்சமின்மை

Malayalam Meaning: നിഷ്പക്ഷത

Kannada Meaning: ನಿಷ್ಪಕ್ಷಪಾತ

Synonyms: Neutrality, fairness, objectivity, even-handedness

Antonyms: Bias, prejudice, partiality, favouritism

Usage in Sentence: The impartiality of officials is crucial for democratic legitimacy.

8. Rhetorical

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Asked in order to produce an effect rather than to elicit an answer

Tamil Meaning: பேச்சுச்சாதுரியம்

Malayalam Meaning: വാചാലമായ

Kannada Meaning: ವಾಗ್ಮಿತ್ವದ

Synonyms: Oratorical, eloquent, persuasive, stylistic

Antonyms: Plain, simple, straightforward, literal

Usage in Sentence: Many attacks on institutions are merely rhetorical devices to mobilise voters.

9. Animate

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To bring to life or give energy to

Tamil Meaning: உயிர்ப்பிக்க

Malayalam Meaning: ജീവൻ നൽകുക

Kannada Meaning: ಜೀವ ತುಂಬು

Synonyms: Energise, enliven, invigorate, stimulate

Antonyms: Deaden, discourage, depress, dampen

Usage in Sentence: Some leaders often make controversial statements to animate their support base.

10. Controversy

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Prolonged public disagreement

Tamil Meaning: சர்ச்சை

Malayalam Meaning: വിവാദം

Kannada Meaning: ವಿವಾದ

Synonyms: Dispute, debate, argument, disagreement

Antonyms: Agreement, consensus, harmony, accord

Usage in Sentence: The recent mix-up in the world cup schedule created a fresh controversy in the cricketing fraternity.

11. Foundational

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Denoting an underlying basis or principle; fundamental

Tamil Meaning: அடிப்படையான

Malayalam Meaning: അടിസ്ഥാനപരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಮೂಲಭೂತವಾದ

Synonyms: Fundamental, basic, essential, primary

Antonyms: Secondary, superficial, peripheral, trivial

Usage in Sentence: Trust in institutions is foundational to any functioning democracy.

12. Buttressing

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To increase the strength or support of something

Tamil Meaning: வலுப்படுத்துதல்

Malayalam Meaning: ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തുക

Kannada Meaning: ಬಲಪಡಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Reinforcing, strengthening, supporting, bolstering

Antonyms: Weakening, undermining, diminishing, eroding

Usage in Sentence: The administration’s actions should focus on buttressing public confidence in government institutions.

13. Neutrality

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The state of not supporting either side in a conflict

Tamil Meaning: நடுநிலைமை

Malayalam Meaning: നിഷ്പക്ഷത

Kannada Meaning: ತಟಸ್ಥತೆ

Synonyms: Impartiality, objectivity, detachment, non-alignment

Antonyms: Bias, partiality, favouritism, prejudice

Usage in Sentence: The administration’s neutrality is essential for conducting fair and transparent selections.

14. Enforcement

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law or rule

Tamil Meaning: அமலாக்கம்

Malayalam Meaning: നടപ്പാക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಜಾರಿ

Synonyms: Implementation, execution, application, administration

Antonyms: Neglect, abandonment, non-compliance, violation

Usage in Sentence: Strict enforcement of the electoral code of conduct is necessary for fair polls.

15. Redress

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance

Tamil Meaning: நிவர்த்தி செய்தல் / திருத்தம் செய்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: പരിഹാരം

Kannada Meaning: ಪರಿಹಾರ

Synonyms: Remedy, compensation, reparation, relief

Antonyms: Injury, harm, injustice, wrong

Usage in Sentence: Citizens must have access to effective redress mechanisms for complaints.

16. Tampering

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage

Tamil Meaning: சேதப்படுத்துதல்

Malayalam Meaning: കേടുവരുത്തൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಹಾನಿ ಮಾಡುವುದು

Synonyms: Interference, manipulation, meddling, sabotage

Antonyms: Protection, preservation, maintenance, security

Usage in Sentence: The Commission insists that voting machines are secure from tampering.

17. Tallying

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The process of calculating the total of something

Tamil Meaning: கணக்கிடுதல்

Malayalam Meaning: കണക്കാക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಲೆಕ್ಕಾಚಾರ

Synonyms: Counting, calculating, computing, adding

Antonyms: Miscounting, ignoring, overlooking, neglecting

Usage in Sentence: The tallying of voter slips with electronic votes needs to be more systematic.

18. Arbitrary

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason

Tamil Meaning: தன்னிச்சையான

Malayalam Meaning: ഏകപക്ഷീയമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಅನಿಯಂತ್ರಿತ

Synonyms: Random, capricious, unreasonable, subjective

Antonyms: Systematic, reasoned, logical, methodical

Usage in Sentence: The current voter verification process appears too arbitrary and lacks transparency.

19. Citizenry

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The citizens of a place regarded collectively

Tamil Meaning: குடிமக்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: പൗരന്മാർ

Kannada Meaning: ನಾಗರಿಕರು

Synonyms: Citizens, populace, public, people

Antonyms: Foreigners, aliens, non-citizens, outsiders

Usage in Sentence: The Commission must ensure that the citizenry has confidence in electoral processes.

20. Fascinating

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Extremely interesting and captivating

Tamil Meaning: கவர்ச்சிகரமான

Malayalam Meaning: ആകർഷകമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಆಕರ್ಷಕವಾದ

Synonyms: Captivating, intriguing, enchanting, compelling

Antonyms: Boring, dull, uninteresting, tedious

Usage in Sentence: The cricket series provided a fascinating display of competitive sport.

21. Gripping

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Firmly holding the attention or interest; exciting

Tamil Meaning: பிடிப்பான

Malayalam Meaning: ആകർഷകമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಆಕರ್ಷಕವಾದ

Synonyms: Thrilling, exciting, compelling, riveting

Antonyms: Boring, dull, unexciting, tedious

Usage in Sentence: The Test series concluded with a gripping final match that kept spectators on edge.

22. Stalemate

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A situation in which further action is blocked; a deadlock

Tamil Meaning: முட்டுக்கட்டை

Malayalam Meaning: സ്തംഭനാവസ്ഥ

Kannada Meaning: ಅಡಚಣೆ

Synonyms: Deadlock, impasse, standoff, draw

Antonyms: Progress, breakthrough, resolution, victory

Usage in Sentence: The cricket series ended in a thrilling stalemate with both teams evenly matched.

23. Snatching

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way

Tamil Meaning: பறித்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: തട്ടിയെടുക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಕಸಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು

Synonyms: Grabbing, seizing, taking, wresting

Antonyms: Giving, releasing, surrendering, offering

Usage in Sentence: India succeeded in snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in the final Test.

24. Whimsical

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Acting or behaving in a capricious manner; unpredictable

Tamil Meaning: விசித்திரமான

Malayalam Meaning: വിചിത്രമായ

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಚಿತ್ರವಾದ

Synonyms: Capricious, fanciful, unpredictable, erratic

Antonyms: Predictable, consistent, steady, reliable

Usage in Sentence: The whimsical English weather conditions often influence cricket matches significantly.

25. Whispers

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Soft spoken words; rumours or gossip

Tamil Meaning: கிசுகிசுக்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: മന്ത്രണങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಪಿಸುಗುಟ್ಟುವಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Murmurs, rumours, gossip, speculation

Antonyms: Shouts, declarations, announcements, proclamations

Usage in Sentence: There are whispers in cricket circles about implementing shorter Test match formats.

26. Rousing

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Exciting; stirring

Tamil Meaning: உத்வேகமூட்டும்

Malayalam Meaning: ഉത്സാഹജനകമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಉತ್ಸಾಹಭರಿತ

Synonyms: Stirring, inspiring, exciting, motivating

Antonyms: Depressing, discouraging, boring, uninspiring

Usage in Sentence: The English captain provided rousing leadership that galvanised the English cricket team.

27. Immune

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Protected or exempt from something undesirable

Tamil Meaning: பாதுகாக்கப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: സംരക്ഷിതമായ

Kannada Meaning: ರಕ್ಷಿತವಾದ

Synonyms: Protected, safe, secure, invulnerable

Antonyms: Vulnerable, susceptible, exposed, unprotected

Usage in Sentence: Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record may not remain immune to Joe Root's consistent scoring in test cricket.

28. Cramped

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Restricted in space; uncomfortably small or crowded

Tamil Meaning: நெருக்கமான

Malayalam Meaning: ഇടുങ്ങിയ

Kannada Meaning: ಇಕ್ಕಟ್ಟಾದ

Synonyms: Crowded, confined, restricted, squeezed

Antonyms: Spacious, roomy, comfortable, expansive

Usage in Sentence: The cramped cricket schedule leaves little time for international players to rest and recover.

29. Verve

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Vigour and spirit or enthusiasm

Tamil Meaning: உற்சாகம்

Malayalam Meaning: ഉത്സാഹം

Kannada Meaning: ಉತ್ಸಾಹ

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, energy, vigour, spirit

Antonyms: Apathy, lethargy, indifference, lifelessness

Usage in Sentence: Mohammed Siraj bowled with great verve and determination throughout the series.

30. Amassed

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To gather together or accumulate a large quantity of something

Tamil Meaning: சேகரித்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: ശേഖരിക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸು

Synonyms: Accumulated, collected, gathered, compiled

Antonyms: Scattered, dispersed, distributed, spent

Usage in Sentence: Shubman Gill from Indian cricket team amassed an impressive 754 runs during the England tour in June 2025.

31. Wilted

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To become limp and droop; to lose strength or effectiveness

Tamil Meaning: வாடிய

Malayalam Meaning: വാടിപ്പോയ

Kannada Meaning: ಬಾಡಿದ

Synonyms: Drooped, faded, weakened, declined

Antonyms: Flourished, strengthened, revived, bloomed

Usage in Sentence: The Indian batting tail-end wilted under pressure in crucial moments.

32. Hinged

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To depend entirely on something

Tamil Meaning: சார்ந்திருத்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: ആശ്രയിക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಅವಲಂಬಿಸು

Synonyms: Depended, relied, rested, pivoted

Antonyms: Independent, self-reliant, autonomous, detached

Usage in Sentence: Indian cricket team’s bowling success hinged largely on Mohammed Siraj's consistent bowling performances.

33. Teething

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Experiencing initial problems or difficulties

Tamil Meaning: ஆரம்பகால

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രാരംഭ

Kannada Meaning: ಆರಂಭಿಕ

Synonyms: Initial, early, beginning, preliminary

Antonyms: Mature, established, experienced, seasoned

Usage in Sentence: The young Indian team faced several teething problems during their transition phase.