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TOUT (VERB):show off(अपनी संपदा या चातुर्य का प्रदर्शन करना) Synonyms: praise, brag about Antonyms: blame, conceal Example Sentence: He was touting, trying to make a really big
TOUT (VERB):show off(अपनी संपदा या चातुर्य का प्रदर्शन करना) Synonyms: praise, brag about Antonyms: blame, conceal Example Sentence: He was touting, trying to make a really big
1.REPINE (VERB): complain Synonyms: grumble, lament Antonyms: compliment, praise Example Sentence: He always repines about his peer. INURE(VERB): familiarize Synonyms: acclimate, toughen Antonyms: neglect, soften Example Sentence:
EMERGE (VERB):develop Synonyms: appear, arrive Antonyms: abandon, decrease Example sentence: Big cows emerged from the fog. TAME (ADJECTIVE):docile Synonyms: mild, subdued Antonyms: harsh, rough Example sentence: It is a tame dog. UNACCEPTABLE (ADJECTIVE):undesirable Synonyms: objectionable,
INGENUITY(NOUN): Cleverness Synonyms: ability, brilliance Antonyms: clumsiness, ignorance Example Sentence: As per my view, this task is difficult and may require some ingenuity. SWIRL(VERB): Spin around Synonyms: churn, roil Antonyms: straighten, uncoil Example Sentence: The leaves were swirled along the ground
1. DISTORTION (NOUN): deformity Synonyms: bias, misuse Antonyms: clarity, perfection Example sentence: Private tuitions is against the backdrop of a distortion that India’s school system must be prepared for.
1. FLACCID (ADJECTIVE): nerveless Synonyms: enfeebled, debilitated Antonyms: taut, firm Example Sentence: The patient’s condition is appearing as flaccid as at first. 2. CHICANERY (NOUN): dishonesty or fraud Synonyms: Intrigue, machination Antonyms: forthrightness,
1. PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): betraying Synonyms: deceitful, deceptive Antonyms: honest, forthright Example Sentence: His perfidious nature led him nowhere. 2. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): repulsive Synonyms: disgusting, hateful Antonyms: agreeable, decent Example Sentence: His obnoxious
CURB(NOUN): control Synonyms: restriction, rein Antonyms: freedom, encouragement Example Sentence: Taking a few deep breaths may curb your temper. SURREPTITIOUSLY (ADVERB):secretly Synonyms: covertly, clandestinely Antonyms: openly, publicly Example Sentence: It was a surreptitiously printed material.
1. VERITABLE (ADJECTIVE): authentic Synonyms: genuine, actual Antonyms: fake, unreal Example Sentence: Our guide narrated a veritable tale about the great tomb in Agra. 2. VENAL (ADJECTIVE): bribable
1. ZEST (NOUN): flavoring Synonyms: pungency, piquancy Antonyms: dullness, blandness Example Sentence: My brother’s remark added a certain zest to the atmosphere. 2. WHIMSICAL (ADJECTIVE): playful Synonyms: amusing, funny Antonyms: behaving, sensible Example
1. CULPABLE (ADJECTIVE): blameworthy Synonyms: wrong, guilty Antonyms: innocent, clean Example Sentence: Their decision to do nothing makes them culpable. 2. CULMINATION (NOUN): climax Synonyms: conclusion,
NUDGE (VERB):a slight push Synonyms: poke, prod Antonyms: emulate, pull Example sentence: He nudged my elbow when he saw his father enter the house. BOLSTER (VERB):support Synonyms: strengthen, boost Antonyms: hinder,
1. EXUDE (VERB): emit Synonyms: leak, discharge Antonyms: conceal, keep Example sentence: There was a factory nearby which exuded a pungent smell. 2. EXTROVERT (ADJECTIVE): sociable person Synonyms: gregarious, lively Antonyms: introvert, loner
1. MORDANT (ADJECTIVE): sarcastic Synonyms: caustic, sardonic Antonyms: kind, nice Example Sentence: The mordant comedian offended many people with his scathing taunts. 2. ALTERCATION (NOUN): fight, often
1. CLOUT (NOUN): influence Synonyms: power, dominance Antonyms: powerlessness, incompetence Example Sentence: Ministers often use their clout to get what they want. 2. PRESTIGE (NOUN): fame
1. REDUNDANT (ADJECTIVE): excessive, repetitious Synonyms: superfluous, unnecessary Antonyms: necessary, essential Example Sentence: The programmer deleted the redundant line of code that added no value to
PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Treacherous Synonyms: insidious, betraying Antonyms: honest, reliable Example Sentence: Madan proved to be a perfidious member of their family. BITER (NOUN):kid Synonyms: boy, youngster
LANGUISH (VERB):droop Synonyms: deteriorate, dwindle Antonyms: develop, grow Example sentence: I pray that the judge gives the criminal a lifetime to languish in prison. GRIMLY (VERB):harshly Synonyms: brutally, powerfully
1. KNAVERY (NOUN): badness Synonyms: immorality, corruption Antonyms: benevolence, benefit Example sentence: Knavery is not allowed in any circumstances. 2. DELECTATION (NOUN): amusement Synonyms: elation, enjoyment Antonyms: depression, dislike Example sentence: Alisha cooks
1. DEBUNK (VERB): expose as ridiculously false Synonyms: disprove, unmask Antonyms: uphold, praise Example Sentence: They will surely debunk the myth later. 2. EMBRACE (VERB): hold tightly in arms
1. TAINT (VERB): disgrace Synonyms: shame, dishonour Antonyms: respect, honour Example Sentence: The celebrities were tainted by the media. 2. TANTALIZE (VERB): torture Synonyms: frustrate, tease Antonyms: please,
SWERVE (VERB):turn aside Synonyms: deflect, skid Antonyms: straighten, go direct Example Sentence: The bus driver swerved the bus in order to avoid the collision. SOOT (NOUN):grime Synonyms: grit, dirt Antonyms: cleanliness, sanitation
HITHERTO (ADVERB):previously Synonyms: formerly, earlier Antonyms: later, after Example sentence: I confess that I have hitherto indulged very little in my other ventures. DEPRAVE (VERB):bestialize Synonyms: brutalize, debase Antonyms: improve, purify Example
1. CABOODLE (NOUN): collection of something Synonyms: assemblage, chunk Antonyms: individual, one Example Sentence: She has no use for the whole caboodle. 2. CACHET (NOUN): prestige Synonyms: status, stature Antonyms: unimportance, obscurity Example
1. COALESCE (VERB): to grow together Synonyms: fuse, blend Antonyms: separation, unmix Example Sentence: Polymer molecules coalesce and surround the structural fibers. 2. DISENCHANTED (ADJECTIVE): freed from a strong
1. PERENNIAL (ADJECTIVE): permanent Synonyms: ceaseless, perpetual Antonyms: temporary, ephemeral Example Sentence: Tea-plants are perennial, and are set about four feet apart on hillsides. 2. PEEVISH
1.NOXIOUS(ADJECTIVE): foul Synonyms: toxic, pernicious Antonyms: good, healthy Example Sentence: This perfume has a noxious smell. DRACONIAN(ADJECTIVE): harsh Synonyms: cruel, strict Antonyms: contrite, pliable Example Sentence: Adolf Hitler was a
ASSIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE):industrious Synonyms: diligent, attentive Antonyms: careless, indolent Example sentence: Garima was assiduous in pointing out every feature. ABATE (VERB):mitigate Synonyms: lessen, decrease Antonyms: aggravate, intensify Example sentence: Only flushing
CONSORT(NOUN): associate Synonyms: concomitant, companion Antonyms: enemy, foe Example Sentence: She chose to consort with the enemy. DROLL (ADJECTIVE):amusing Synonyms: eccentric, whimsical Antonyms: serious, tragic Example Sentence: James is a fine droll artist.
1. PUTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): presumed Synonyms: presumptive, supposed Antonyms: proven, real Example sentence: Many people see garlic juice as a putative cure of runny noses. 2. PUTREFACTION (NOUN): decay Synonyms: adulteration,
1. ABASEMENT (NOUN): A low or downcast state. Synonyms: abjection, humiliation Antonyms: praising, commendable Example Sentence: Every disaster brought my brother into an attitude of abasement. 2. ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): Lovable
1. ELEGANT (ADJECTIVE): beautiful Synonyms: dignified, fancy Antonyms: dull, ugly Example Sentence: You look elegant today. 2. ENUNCIATE (VERB): declare Synonyms: propound, express Antonyms: conceal, suppress Example Sentence: He
UNRULY (ADJECTIVE):Loud Synonyms: boisterous, noisy Antonyms: quite, silent Example Sentence: The unruly activists belonged to ABC political party. BRADE (VERB): to be angry Synonyms: irritate, chafe Antonyms: soothe, appease Example Sentence: He
1. CONTEMPORANEOUS (ADJECTIVE): happening during the same period of time Synonyms: simultaneous, contemporary Antonyms: different, separate Example Sentence: His grandfather was contemporaneous with the English. 2. COLTISH (ADJECTIVE): full of
1. CLOUT (NOUN): influence Synonyms: power, dominance Antonyms: powerlessness, Example Sentence: Ministers often use their clout to get what they want. 2. PRESTIGE (NOUN): fame Synonyms: dignity, status Antonyms: lowliness, insignificance Example
MALADY (NOUN):Disease Synonyms: affliction, ailment Antonyms: good health, comfort Example Sentence: Smoking causes severe malady. MAUL (VERB): Savage Synonyms: drub, lacerate Antonyms: protect, guard Example Sentence: A human could maul another person with a dagger.
AMPLE(ADJECTIVE): abundant Synonyms: bountiful, copious Antonyms: cramped, limited Example Sentence: Ample conversations are going on in
1. FLAGRANT (ADJECTIVE): openly wicked Synonyms: brazen, heinous Antonyms: magnificent, respectable Example Sentence: It is not easy to pardon such flagrant violation of the decorum of the house. 2.
1. OBLIVIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Unaware Synonyms: ignorant, unconcerned Antonyms: attentive, aware Example Sentence: I was surrounded by oblivious thoughts in my mind. 2. BLEARY (ADJECTIVE): Blurred Synonyms: dim, dull Antonyms: bright, clear Example Sentence:
1. COGNOSCENTE (NOUN): expert Synonyms: judge, specialist Antonyms: inexperienced, novice Example Sentence: My father is a cognoscente in every field. 2. COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE): conversational Synonyms: informal, familiar Antonyms: formal, unfamiliar
DISORIENT (VERB):Baffle Synonyms: puzzle, bewilder Antonyms: orient, balance Example Sentence: Students become pretty much disoriented when they are asked career related questions. STIRRING (ADJECTIVE): Rousing Synonyms: stimulating, inspiring Antonyms: boring, monotonous Example Sentence:
MORONIC (ADJECTIVE):stupid Synonyms: dopey, foolish Antonyms: brainy, intelligent Example sentence: Any moronic boy can’t solve this puzzle. MODISH (ADJECTIVE):fashionable Synonyms: dashing, smart Antonyms: old-fashioned, unfashionable Example sentence: Danish is
1. SERRATED (ADJECTIVE): jagged Synonyms: indented, notched Antonyms: plain, smooth Example sentence: A serrated knife allowed my mother to saw the bread into slices. 2. SEDIMENT (NOUN): debris
1. ACQUIESCE (VERB): agree with some reluctance Synonyms: comply, accede Antonyms: disagree, refuse Example Sentence: He seemed to acquiesce in the decision. 2. LAX (ADJECTIVE): careless Synonyms: negligent, derelict Antonyms: strict, careful Example
1. LIBIDINOUS (ADJECTIVE): lustful Synonyms: sensual, lascivious Antonyms: moral, decent Example Sentence: The child should be kept away from libidinous movies. 2. REVELRY (NOUN): merrymaking Synonyms: festivity, celebration Antonyms: mourning, sadness
EXCISION (NOUN): cutting Synonyms: ablation, extirpation Antonyms: addition, insertion Example Sentence: The excision of the weed plant was successfully done. EXCRUCIATING (ADJECTIVE): torturous Synonyms: agonizing, grueling Antonyms: calm, mild Example Sentence: This is an excruciating task. ETHOS (NOUN): ideology
BOLSTER (VERB):strengthen Synonyms: help, aid Antonyms: hinder, stop Example sentence: This step
SKEPTICAL (ADJECTIVE):disbelieving Synonyms:doubtful, dubious Antonyms: certain, definite Example sentence: She turned to see Mrs Saxena’s skeptical look. 2. SLACK (ADJECTIVE): baggy Synonyms: loose, sloppy Antonyms: stiff, tight Example sentence: They were
1. DEVASTATE (VERB): destroy Synonyms: ruin, wreck Antonyms: protect, save Example Sentence: The entire area of the city was devastated by an earthquake. 2. DIZZY (ADJECTIVE): feel unsteady
1. QUANDARY (NOUN): Delicate situation Synonyms: difficulty, dilemma Antonyms: advantage, boon Example Sentence: I found myself in a quandary. 2. QUIETUDE (NOUN): Calm Synonyms: dispassion, peace Antonyms: agitation, clamor