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1. POIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): (मार्मिक) evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Synonyms: dolorous, tragic Antonyms: unemotional, unmoving, dull Example Sentence: A poignant reminder of the passing of
1. POIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): (मार्मिक) evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Synonyms: dolorous, tragic Antonyms: unemotional, unmoving, dull Example Sentence: A poignant reminder of the passing of
1. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): buoyant (उत्साहित) Synonyms: happy, cheery Antonyms: depressed, discouraged Example Sentence: He is a very upbeat person. 2. SPUR (NOUN): incitement (प्रेरणा) Synonyms: catalyst,
1. FORETHOUGHT (NOUN): (पूर्व विचार): precaution Synonyms: wariness, prudence Antonyms: carelessness, carefree Example Sentence: Cooking dinner for vegetarians requires plenty of forethought if you usually
1. ALLEGE (VERB): (आरोपित करना): claim Synonyms: assert, declare Antonyms: deny Example Sentence: He alleged that he had been immensely assaulted. 2. URGE (VERB): (आग्रह करना): encourage Synonyms: enjoin, adjure
ECHELON (NOUN): (उपाधि स्तर/विभाग):position Synonyms: degree, level Antonyms: unemployment, discharge Example Sentence: The upper echelons of the business world were seemed corrupt. DIVEST (VERB): (वंचित कर देना):bankrupt Synonyms: deprive, bereave
1. MONUMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (स्मरणार्थ): Huge Synonyms: Great, Enormous Antonyms: Small Example Sentence: Monumental efforts have been made to control the spread of virus. 2 .CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अस्तव्यस्त): Disorderly
1. CONUNDRUM (NOUN): (समस्या): Problem Synonyms: Difficult, Quandary Antonyms: Solution Example Sentence: One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts. 2. CONVINCE (VERB): (विश्वास दिलाना): Persuade Synonyms: Satisfy, Prove
1. RIGHTEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (न्याय परायण): good Synonyms: virtuous, upright Antonyms: improper Example Sentence: Feelings of righteous indignation about pay and conditions. 2 SUBSEQUENT (ADJECTIVE): (आगामी): following Synonyms: ensuing,
1. CONFRONT (VERB): (सामना करना): challenge Synonyms: square up to, oppose Antonyms: avoid Example Sentence: He confronted the robbers as they were trying to leave. 2. POISED (ADJECTIVE):
1. ALLIED (ADJECTIVE): (संबंधी): associated Synonyms: related, connected Antonyms: unrelated Example Sentence: Members of the medical and allied professions were gathered. 2. PROTRACT (VERB): (लंबा करना): prolong Synonyms: extend, draw
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 Example
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. CONGESTED (ADJECTIVE): (भीड़): crowded Synonyms: overcrowded, full Antonyms: clear Example Sentence: The congested streets and lanes led to me being late for the concert. 2. COLLISION (NOUN):
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 Synonyms: innovative, pioneering
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
1. INTENDED (ADJECTIVE): (योजनाबद्ध): deliberate Synonyms: intentional, calculated Antonyms: accidental Example Sentence: The intended victim escaped from the jail. 2. TRIGGER (VERB): (सक्रिय करना): activate Synonyms: set off, trip Antonyms: halt
1. INSISTENCE (NOUN): (ज़ोर) the fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. Synonyms: urging, emphasis Antonyms: satisfaction, satiation Example Sentence: Our insistence
1. UNDISGUISED (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्टवादी) (of a feeling) not disguised or concealed; open. Synonyms: obvious, evident, overt Antonyms: hidden, imperceptible Example Sentence: She looked at him with undisguised
1. RECUPERATE (VERB): (सुधार होना): bounce back Synonyms: recover, heal Antonyms: deteriorate, decline Example Sentence: Although I won the case, I doubt I will ever recuperate my
1. DISPEL (VERB): (दूर करना) allay Synonyms: drive away thought, resolve Antonyms: recall, take in Example Sentence: Nia comforted me so well that all my
1. EXCRUCIATE (VERB): agonize: (कष्ट पहुंचाना) Synonyms: anguish, bother Antonyms: equity, fairness Example Sentence: Swastika stood back, excruciated by the possibility. 2. CONCRETE (ADJECTIVE): actual: (वास्तविक) Synonyms:
LAGGARD (NOUN): (सुस्त):idler Synonyms: straggler, lingerer Antonyms: winner, hard worker Example Sentence: Ankit was always the laggard who finished in last place. ACQUIESCE (VERB): (मौन स्वीकृति देना):accede Synonyms: conform, comply Antonyms: deny, resist
1. INVECTIVE (NOUN): verbal abuse:(निंदा करना) Synonyms: denunciation, tirade Antonyms: exculpation, exoneration Example Sentence: The invective he faced for his actions were of no effect. 2. SERENE (ADJECTIVE): calm:(शांत)
1. INSISTENCE (NOUN): (ज़ोर) demand Synonyms: urging, emphasis Antonyms: satisfaction, satiation Example Sentence: Our insistence for luxuries should not cause a misery to anyone. 2. NEGATE (VERB): (प्रतिवाद करना) contradict Synonyms: annihilate,
1. UPHILL (ADJECTIVE): difficult:(कठिन) Synonyms: tough, unimaginable Antonyms: banal, mundane Example Sentence: The article had a glorious description regarding the uphill task done by the army. 2. DROUGHT
1. UPHILL (ADJECTIVE): difficult:(कठिन) Synonyms: tough, unimaginable Antonyms: banal, mundane Example Sentence: The article had a glorious description regarding the uphill task done by the army. 2. DROUGHT
1. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): buoyant (उत्साहित) Synonyms: happy, cheery Antonyms: depressed, discouraged Example Sentence: He is a very upbeat person. 2. SPUR (NOUN): incitement (प्रेरणा) Synonyms: catalyst, excitant Antonyms: deterrent, hindrance Example
1. SNITCH (VERB): (प्रकट करना) reveal Synonyms: divulge, evince Antonyms: conceal, suppress Example Sentence: Today Akshima is going to snitch her secret. 2. NUMB (ADJECTIVE): (सुन्न) dazed Synonyms: indifferent, frozen
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