ABSTRUSE(ADJECTIVE): difficult to understand Synonyms: esoteric, perplexing                 Antonyms: lucid, clear Example Sentence: Don’t get into abstruse task and don’t bite off more than you can chew. ACCOST (VERB):approach for conversation  Synonyms: address,

ALLAY (VERB):Reduce something, usually a pain or a problem Synonyms: comfort, soothe          Antonyms:  irritate, agitate Example Sentence: Henery hoped a doctor’s diagnosis would allay her worry about the rash

DEMAGOGUE(NOUN): Agitating person Synonyms: firebrand, agitator              Antonyms: calm person, beloved person Example Sentence: Last night I was in a discussion with a demagogue. BESMIRCH (VERB):Taint Synonyms: dishonour, slander  Antonyms:  honour, praise

TRUCULENCE(NOUN): Fight Synonyms: bellicosity, belligerency               Antonyms: affection, peace                                                                                       Example Sentence: He is in a habit of getting into truculence very easily. PANEGYRIC(NOUN): Praise Synonyms: eulogy, encomium               Antonyms: animadversion, pejorative Example Sentence: I

RECIDIVISM(NOUN): Lapse Synonyms: backsliding, decline               Antonyms: ascent, increase Example Sentence: Recent trends show no recidivism towards the prices of tomatoes. BOLSTER(VERB):Help Synonyms: aid, strengthen               Antonyms: block, halt Example Sentence: He bolstered his

AGHAST (ADJECTIVE): Appalled Synonyms: awestruck, agog   Antonyms:  unsurprised, composed Example Sentence: She was aghast at his question. INVEIGLING(ADJECTIVE): Alluring Synonyms: attracting, captivating               Antonyms: repulsive, repellent Example Sentence: The picture was quite inveigling. SINISTER (ADJECTIVE): Nasty

TREMOR (NOUN):Shiver Synonyms: vibration, shaking                Antonyms: stillness, calmness Example Sentence: The train caused tremor at the platform. TRIFLING (ADJECTIVE): Insignificant Synonyms: dinky, worthless               Antonyms: important, worthwhile Example Sentence: Avika always engages herself

REBUTTAL(NOUN): Counterstatement Synonyms: rejoinder, reply                Antonyms: question, quest Example Sentence: Anuj was all set for rebuttal. NEXUS (NOUN):Middle Synonyms: centre, core                 Antonyms: exteriority, outside Example Sentence: He was sitting in the nexus. RETRAL

COERCE (VERB):COMPEL, PRESS SYNONYMS: INTIMIDATE, BULLY           ANTONYMS: ENCOURAGE, ALLOW EXAMPLE SENTENCE: HE COERCED ME TO SIGN ON AN ILLEGAL DOCUMENT. REFULGENT (ADJECTIVE): GLOWING SYNONYMS:  BRIGHT, RADIANT        ANTONYMS: DULL, DARK

EXPONENTIAL (ADJECTIVE):Rapid change Synonyms: aggressive, epidemic           Antonyms: restrict, curtail Example Sentence: Exponential change in goods value can impact the overall growth of the economy. GARISH (ADJECTIVE):Flashy, tasteless

EFFUSIVE (ADJECTIVE):Gushing, profuse Synonyms: lavish, exuberant           Antonyms: economical, unexcited Example Sentence: The president was effusive in his grief for the fallen soldiers. GAG (NOUN):Practical joke Synonyms: hoax, quip      

1. CURTAIL (VERB): Reduce in extent Synonyms: diminish, abbreviate Antonyms: amplify, extend Example Sentence: The economic crises will force to curtail shopping this year. 2. DEPICTION (NOUN):

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Word Opposite Word Abundance Lack Accidental Intentional Advanced Elementary Affable Unfriendly Amateur Professional Amiable Grumpy Ancestor Descendant Antonym Synonym Approximately Exactly Authentic Fake Beneficial Detrimental

Abandon (छोड़ देना) : leave, forsake, give up Attain (प्राप्त करना) : gain, achieve, get, acquire Ascent (चढ़ाई) : rise, lift, elevation Adversity (मुसीबत) : misfortune, calamity, misery Attack (हमला) : assault, aggression, invasion Ability (योग्यता) :

Above (ऊपर): below Attack (आक्रमण) : defend Ability (योगयता) : inability Advance (अग्रिम, आगे बढ़ना): retreat Adversity (विपत्ति) : Prosperity Arrival (आगमन) : departure Ancient

Refractory means stubborn or rebellious. Eg: The refractory attitude will not help you much. Variegated means of great variety. Eg: The variegated colors of the different

1. EMBRACE (VERB): hold tightly in arms Synonyms: grasp, enfold Antonyms: shun, unwrap Example Sentence: We should embrace our friends and try to solve their

1. SENTIMENT (NOUN): emotion Synonyms: conception, belief Antonyms: concrete, disbelief Example Sentence: We should respect the sentiments of every person. 2. PREVAIL (VERB): dominate Synonyms:

1. PAINSTAKING (ADJECTIVE): thorough Synonyms: strenuous, diligent Antonyms: lethargic, unscrupulous Example Sentence: Our institute makes painstaking efforts for our success. 2. FORGE (VERB): counterfeit Synonyms:

1. INSISTENCE (NOUN): demand Synonyms: urging, emphasis Antonyms: satisfaction, satiation Example Sentence: Our insistence for luxuries should not cause a misery to anyone. 2. NEGATE

1. ADAMANT (ADJECTIVE): unyielding Synonyms: resolute, stubborn Antonyms: irresolute, submissive Example Sentence: We shouldn’t be adamant every time else it might cause problems. 2. HUMANE

1. PROVIDENCE (NOUN): precaution Synonyms: foresight, prudence Antonyms: carelessness, carefree Example Sentence: We shall exercise providence in our tasks in order to achieve success in

1. DETER (VERB): block any action Synonyms: avert, impede Antonyms: incite, instigate Example Sentence: We shall deter any activity that is detrimental to the security

1. PARTLY (ADVERB): not completely Synonyms: partially, halfway Antonyms: wholly, totally Example Sentence: We have partly completed the tasks given to us by you. 2.

1. PALTRY (NOUN): small or meager Synonyms: paucity, insufficiency Antonyms: abundance, enough Example Sentence: Although I paid a great deal for the gourmet meal, I

1.HARBOUR (VERB): (आश्रय देना): shelter Synonyms: conceal, hide Antonyms: hand over Example Sentence: He was suspected of harboring an escaped prisoner. 2.SEIZURE (NOUN): (अभिग्रहण): confiscation

1.EXPATRIATE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रवासी): emigrant Synonyms: non-native, displaced Antonyms: native Example Sentence: Expatriate workers were returning to their cities. 2.VOLATILE (ADJECTIVE): (परिवर्तनशील): tense Synonyms: strained, fraught Antonyms: stable Example Sentence: The political

1.TRANSITIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (माध्यमिक): intermediate Synonyms: middle, midway Antonyms: initial Example Sentence: A transitional government had been appointed. 2.ATTEST (VERB): (संपुष्टि करना): certify Synonyms: corroborate, confirm Antonyms: disprove Example Sentence: The witnesses

1. FISHY (ADJECTIVE): (संदेहजनक): dubious Synonyms: doubtful, suspicious Antonyms: truthful, Example Sentence: I am convinced there is something fishy going on. 2.KNOTTY (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): troublesome Synonyms: mystifying, perplexing Antonyms: easy, facile

1.DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing Synonyms: hopeless, anguished Antonyms: cheerful Example Sentence: As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate. 2.SETBACK (NOUN): (स्र्कावट): problem Synonyms: difficulty, issue Antonyms: breakthrough Example

1.TRANSGRESSION (NOUN): (पाप): offense   Synonyms: crime, sin Antonyms: obedience Example Sentence: I’ll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions. 2.INSULAR (ADJECTIVE): (संकुचित विचार का): narrow-minded