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1. IGNORAMUS (NOUN): (मूर्ख): stupid Synonyms: imbecile, dimwit Antonyms: intellect, brainy Example Sentence: Mr Joshi is an ignoramus man. 2. DIRTBALLS (NOUN): (धर्मपथ से हटनेवाला): creep Synonyms:
1. IGNORAMUS (NOUN): (मूर्ख): stupid Synonyms: imbecile, dimwit Antonyms: intellect, brainy Example Sentence: Mr Joshi is an ignoramus man. 2. DIRTBALLS (NOUN): (धर्मपथ से हटनेवाला): creep Synonyms:
1. UNDERPIN (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना): promote Synonyms: nurture, encourage Antonyms: hinder Example Sentence: The theme of honour underpinning the two books. 2. FAIRLY (ADVERB): (युक्तिपूर्वक): reasonably Synonyms: passably, satisfactorily Antonyms: insufficiently
1. ALIENATE (VERB): (बहिष्कार करना): estrange Synonyms: turn away, set apart Antonyms: unite Example Sentence: We find nothing small or mean to alienate our respect from him. 2.
1. FOUL (ADJECTIVE): (विकर्षक): disgusting Synonyms: revolting, repellent Antonyms: fragrant Example Sentence: A foul odour troubled us all. 2 UNBRIDLED (ADJECTIVE): (निरंकुश): unrestrained Synonyms: unconstrained uncontrolled Antonyms: restrained Example Sentence: I
1. JEOPARDIZE (VERB): (जोखिम में डालना): threaten Synonyms: endanger, imperil Antonyms: safegaurd Example Sentence: He jeopardized his as as well as my life by jumping in the lake.
1. MAWKISH (ADJECTIVE): (कुत्सित): sentimental Synonyms: over-sentimental, over-emotional Antonyms: cool Example Sentence: He paid a mawkish ode to parenthood. 2. REINSTATE (VERB): (बहाल करना): restore Synonyms: put back, replace Antonyms: abolish
1. BLATANT (ADJECTIVE): (ज्वलंत): flagrant Synonyms: glaring, obvious Antonyms: inconspicuous Example Sentence: She turned her back on him in blatant disregard he wasn’t likely to misinterpret. 2. SLENDER
1. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting Synonyms: dissension, dissent Antonyms: harmony Example Sentence: The council was increasingly being split by faction. 2. INCONVENIENT (ADJECTIVE): (असुविधाजनक): awkward Synonyms: difficult, unsuitable Antonyms: convenient
1. TENACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (दृढ़): firm Synonyms: tight, strong Antonyms: loose Example Sentence: He had a tenacious grip on the rope so as to win. 2. THREATEN (VERB): (धमकाना): menace
1. OUTRAGEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुगम): far-fetched Synonyms: unlikely, dubious Antonyms: realistic Example Sentence: The outrageous claims made by the previous government. 2. AGGRESSION (NOUN): (आत्मविश्वास): confidence Synonyms: self-confidence, boldness Antonyms: diffidence
1. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope Synonyms: likelihood, expectation Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness Example Sentence: There was no prospect of a better day. 2. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled
1. AFLOAT (ADJECTIVE): (तैरता हुआ): buoyant Synonyms: floating, buoyed up Antonyms: sunk Example Sentence: Several of the lifeboats were still afloat a month after being cast adrift.
1. INADVERTENT (ADJECTIVE): (अनजाने में): unintentional Synonyms: unintended, accidental Antonyms: deliberate, intentional Example Sentence: An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment 2. CENSORIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आलोचनात्मक): critical
1. OUTBREAK (NOUN): (प्रकोप): breakout Synonyms: outburst, epidemic Antonyms: subsidence, pacification Example Sentence: The origin of the outbreak is uncertain. 2. COVENANT (NOUN): (प्रतिज्ञापत्र): treaty Synonyms: contract, compact Antonyms: promise,
1. DISCLOSURE (NOUN): (प्रकटीकरण): revelation Synonyms: divulgence, declaration Antonyms: concealment Example Sentence: A judge ordered the disclosure of the government documents. 2. BAR (VERB): (वर्जित):
1. OVERWHELMING (ADJECTIVE): (जो रोक न सके) very large in amount, profuse Synonyms: overpowering, amazing Antonyms: ordinary, unamazing Example Sentence: She felt an overwhelming desire to giggle.
1. EGREGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (ज़बरदस्त) outstandingly bad; shocking Synonyms: hideous, horrific, outrageous Antonyms: marvelous, splendid Example Sentence: It was the most egregious act the college has ever perpetrated. 2. STUFF (NOUN): (सामग्री,
1. DISTINGUISH (VERB): (अंतर करना): tell the difference Synonyms: analyze, categorize Antonyms: allow, combine Example Sentence: Distinguish the matter as soon as possible. 2. EXTRICATE (VERB): (अलग करना): get
1. IGNOMINIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपयशपूर्ण) humiliating Synonyms: embarrassing, disgraceful Antonyms: respectable, honorable Example Sentence: The family was very embarrassed about their son’s ignominious behavior at the gathering.
1. LACKADAISICAL (ADJECTIVE): (लापरवाह): careless, lazy Synonyms: lethargic, listless Antonyms: caring, lively Example sentence: I hope the medicine is not causing you to be sleepy and
1. INCLINE (VERB): (तैयार होना): disposed Synonyms: minded, willing Antonyms: disinclined Example Sentence: He was inclined to accept the offer. 2. INCURSION (NOUN): (आक्रमण): attack on Synonyms: assault on,
1. WANE (VERB): (क्षीण होना): decrease Synonyms: decline, diminish Antonyms: increase Example Sentence: About half-past eight the combat began to wane. 2. DEPLOY (VERB): (तैनात करना): position Synonyms: station,
1. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish Synonyms: prosper, burgeon Antonyms: decline Example Sentence: Education groups thrive on organization. 2. VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): (ज़ोरदार): strenuous Synonyms: powerful, potent Antonyms: weak Example Sentence: It is
1. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repudiate Synonyms: revoke, repeal Antonyms: institute Example Sentence: The ministry proposed to abrogate the electoral law of 1850. 2. INSULAR (ADJECTIVE): (संकुचित विचार
1. INTRANSIGENT (ADJECTIVE):(हठी): uncompromising Synonyms: inflexible, unbending Antonyms: compliant Example Sentence: Her father had tried persuasion, but she was intransigent. 2. CUTTING-EDGE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक उन्नत): highly advanced
1. LEGITIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (वैध): valid Synonyms: sound, admissible Antonyms: invalid Example Sentence: He should at least give a legitimate excuse for being late. 2. CONVICTION (NOUN): (निश्चय): certainty
1. IMMEDIATE (ADJECTIVE): (तत्काल): instant Synonyms: instantaneous, on-the-spot Antonyms: delayed Example Sentence: The authorities took no immediate action then and there. 2. DEFER (VERB): (योग्यता को स्वीकार करना): yield
1. PALATABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुहावना): pleasant Synonyms: acceptable, satisfactory Antonyms: disagreeable Example Sentence: A device that made increased taxation more palatable. 2. CONVINCE (VERB): (विश्वास दिलाना): persuade Synonyms: satisfy, prove to
1. FASCINATING (ADJECTIVE): (चित्ताकर्षक): engrossing Synonyms: captivating, absorbing Antonyms: boring Example Sentence: He was also the most fascinating person she’d ever spoken to. 2. COUNTER (ADJECTIVE): (विरोध): opposing
1. AIDE (NOUN): (सहयोगी): assistant Synonyms: helper, adviser Antonyms: boss Example Sentence: The presidential aide was just 23. 2. DETAIN (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): hold Synonyms: seize, confine Antonyms: release Example
1. INDELICATE (ADJECTIVE): (असभ्य): insensitive Synonyms: tactless, undiplomatic Antonyms: tactful Example Sentence: Forgive me asking an indelicate question, but how are you off for money? 2. ABDICATE (VERB):
1. ENVELOP (VERB): (घेर लेना): cover Synonyms: enwrap, surround Antonyms: unwrap Example Sentence: I saw a figure approaching, enveloped in a black cloak. 2. CATEGORICAL (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): unqualified Synonyms: unconditional
FRIVOLOUS (ADJECTIVE): (मूर्खतापूर्ण):foolish Synonyms: idiotic, impractical Antonyms: intelligent, sensible Example sentence: He is such a frivolous man. REHASH (VERB): (पुरानी सामग्री को नया रूप देना): restate Synonyms: reuse,
1. COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): (बलपूर्वक): persistent Synonyms: insistent, pressing Antonyms: powerless Example Sentence: The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes. 2. OUTLAY (NOUN): (व्यय): expenditure Synonyms: expenses, spending Antonyms: income
1. SPANNED (VERB): (पुल बांधना) extend from side to side Synonyms: connect, extend Antonyms: unlink, condense Example Sentence: The stream was spanned by a narrow bridge. 2.ENCAPSULATED (VERB): (समझाया) express
PECULIAR (ADJECTIVE): (अजीब)unique, comical Synonyms: stunning, quaint Antonyms: familiar, conformist Example Sentence: Aasha peculiar behavior worried them. 2. COGNISANCE (NOUN): (पहचान) knowledge or awareness of something. Synonyms: consciousness, apprehension
1. CONSORT (NOUN): concomitant :(संगी) Synonyms: companion, mate Antonyms: enemy, adversary Example Sentence: He is my true consort. 2. DEARY (NOUN): dear :(प्रिय) Synonyms: darling, sweetheart Antonyms: opponent, foe Example Sentence: She is
1. ESPIONAGE (NOUN): (जासूसी) spying Synonyms: reconnaissance, intelligence Antonyms: candid, frank Example Sentence: He will be punished severely if he is found guilty of espionage.
1. EXHORTATION (NOUN): (प्रबोधन): encouragement Synonyms: laud, praise Antonyms: insult, discourage Example Sentence: The team performed well because of the exhortation of the crowd. 2. STORMY
1. EQUILIBRIUM (NOUN): (शांति): calm Synonyms: calmness, composure Antonyms: agitation Example Sentence: His intense behaviour could unsettle his equilibrium. 2 CREDIBILITY (NOUN) (विश्वसनीयता): plausibility Synonyms: believability, acceptability Antonyms: implausibility Example Sentence:
1. DISENGAGE (VERB): (अलग करना): remove Synonyms: detach, disentangle Antonyms: attach Example Sentence: I disengaged his hand from mine. 2. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): former Synonyms: old, past Antonyms: present Example Sentence:
1. AFFLICT (VERB): (पीड़ा देना): trouble Synonyms: bother, burden Antonyms: comfort Example Sentence: His younger child was afflicted with a skin disease. 2. DESPICABLE (ADJECTIVE): (घृणित): contemptible Synonyms: loathsome, hateful
1. SCRUTINISE (VERB): (जाँचना): inspect Synonyms: survey scan Antonyms: glance at Example Sentence: Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print. 2. INTRUSION (NOUN): (अतिक्रमण): encroachment on Synonyms: trespass on,
1. SCANDALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपमानपूर्ण): discreditable Synonyms: disreputable, dishonourable Antonyms: seemly Example Sentence: The magazine published scandalous pictures of the movie star. 2. ACQUIT (VERB): (बरी करना): absolve Synonyms: clear,
1. CONVENTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (पारंपरिक): normal Synonyms: standard, regular Antonyms: original Example Sentence: A conventional morality had dictated behaviour. 2. COMMIT (VERB): (समर्पित होना): devout Synonyms: devoted, loyal Antonyms: apathetic Example Sentence:
1. FECKLESS (ADJECTIVE): (बेकार): useless Synonyms: worthless, incompetent Antonyms: useful Example Sentence: Her feckless younger brother is a burden to her family. 2. AWFUL (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर): disgusting Synonyms: nasty, terrible
1. EXTERMINATE (VERB): (विनाश करना): destroy Synonyms: do away with put an end to Antonyms: build Example Sentence: After exterminating the entire population, the soldiers set fire to
1. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): inclusive Synonyms: all-inclusive complete Antonyms: partial Example Sentence: Her collection of photographs was anything but comprehensive. 2. RESCIND (VERB): (रद्द कर देना): revoke Synonyms: repeal, cancel
1. FISHY (ADJECTIVE): (संदेहजनक): dubious Synonyms: doubtful, suspicious Antonyms: truthful, aboveboard Example Sentence: I am convinced there is something fishy going on. 2. KNOTTY (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): troublesome Synonyms: mystifying, perplexing
1. SHAMBLE (VERB): (भद्दे तौर पर चलना): shuffle Synonyms: lumber, totter Antonyms: run Example Sentence: He suddenly shambled off down the corridor. 2. AMEND (VERB): (संशोधन करना): revise Synonyms: alter,