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1. TROUNCED (VERB): (फजीहत करना) :defeat heavily in a contest. Synonyms: overcome, beat Antonyms: surrender, preserve Example Sentence: Sima felt that it was not possible to trounce Ram
1. TROUNCED (VERB): (फजीहत करना) :defeat heavily in a contest. Synonyms: overcome, beat Antonyms: surrender, preserve Example Sentence: Sima felt that it was not possible to trounce Ram
1. IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (समुपस्थित): impending Synonyms: at hand, close Antonyms: remote Example Sentence: They were in imminent danger of being swept away. 2. ACCOUNTABILITY (NOUN): (जवाबदेही): responsibility Synonyms: liability, answerability
1. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual Synonyms: constant, continuous Antonyms: intermittent Example Sentence: She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness. 2. SPLENDOUR (NOUN): (वैभव): magnificence Synonyms: grandeur, opulence Antonyms: modesty Example Sentence:
1. STIMULUS (NOUN): (प्रोत्साहन): spur Synonyms: stimulant, encouragement Antonyms: discouragement Example Sentence: The dog responded to the stimulus of the ringing bell. 2. VANDALIZE (VERB): (उपद्रव मचाना): deface Synonyms: demolish,
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. DEBILITY (NOUN): (दुर्बलता): decrepitude Synonyms: enervation, enfeeblement Antonyms: soundness, healthiness Example Sentence: Even though she beat cancer, she still dealt with debility from her battle. 2. DISENTOMB
1. EAGERNESS (NOUN): enthusiasm: (उत्सुकता) Synonyms: longing, yearning Antonyms: apathy, reluctance Example Sentence: His eagerness for fame can be seen in his actions. 2. ARDUOUS (ADJECTIVE): difficult: (कठिन) Synonyms: onerous,
1. DEFY (VERB): (अवहेलना) appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something. Synonyms: challenge, contravene, ignore Antonyms: obey, surrender Example Sentence: He glowered at her, defying
1. WHITTLE (VERB): diminish:(कम करना) Synonyms: lessen, decrease Antonyms: increase, destroy Example Sentence: The shortlist of fifteen was whittled down to five. 2. HOSTILITY (NOUN): antagonism:(द्वेष)
1. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): aggressively greedy : (लालची) Synonyms: ferocious, marauding Antonyms: satisfied, contended Example Sentence: He is a rapacious lawyer. 2. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): calm, peaceful : (धीर) Synonyms: quiet,
1. AGITATE (VERB): (उत्तेजित करना): upset Synonyms: perturb, fluster Antonyms: calm Example Sentence: The thought of questioning Tony agitated him extremely. 2. CAPRICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (मनमौजी): fickle Synonyms: inconstant, changeable Antonyms: stable
1. CONFRONT (VERB): (मुक़ाबला करना): tackle Synonyms: get to grips with, address Antonyms: avoid Example Sentence: The best thing you can do in an embarrassing situation is to
1. HUDDLE (VERB): (करीब आना): crowd Synonyms: gather, throng Antonyms: disperse Example Sentence: Both of them huddled under the blanket, watching the flames grow. 2. STARK (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्टवादी): blunt
1. ABSOLVE (VERB): (दोषमुक्त करना): exonerate Synonyms: discharge, acquit Antonyms: blame Example Sentence: The pardon absolved them of all the crimes. 2. PREJUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (हानिकारक): detrimental Synonyms: damaging, injurious Antonyms: beneficial
1. CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अराजक): disorderly Synonyms: disordered, disorganized Antonyms: orderly Example Sentence: The administration of finance was as chaotic as the condition of parliament. 2. VULNERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सहज
1. EXAGGERATE (VERB): (अतिरंजना करना): overstate Synonyms: overemphasize, overstress Antonyms: play down Example Sentence: He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains. 2. CONTRARY (ADJECTIVE): (विपरीत): opposite Synonyms: opposing,
1. DYNAMIC (ADJECTIVE): (ऊर्जस्वी): energetic Synonyms: spirited, activee Antonyms: half-hearted Example Sentence: He is only a dynamic young advertising executive. 2. INTERFERE (VERB): (दखल देना): impede Synonyms: obstruct, stand in
1. ZEALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही): fervent Synonyms: ardent, fervid Antonyms: apathetic Example Sentence: The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations. 2. APPEALING (ADJECTIVE):(आकर्षक): attractive Synonyms: engaging, alluring
1. APPLICABLE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रयोज्य): relevant Synonyms: appropriate, pertinent Antonyms: irrelevant Example Sentence: The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims. 2. EXPEDITE (VERB): (जल्दी करना): speed up
1. REVEL (VERB): (आनंद लेना): celebrate Synonyms: make merry, party Antonyms: mourn Example Sentence: They spent the evening revelling with their guests. 2. CONTRACTION (NOUN): (संकुचन): tightening Synonyms: tensing, flexing
1. DEFALCATION (NOUN): (गबन): default Synonyms: disaster, failure Antonyms: accomplishment, achievement Example Sentence: Ravi made defalcation in funds. 2. CANDOR (NOUN): (निष्कपटता): frankness Synonyms: directness, fairness Antonyms: dishonesty, unfairness Example
1. PERILOUS (ADJECTIVE): (जोख़िम) : full of danger or risk, hazardous Synonyms: vulnerable, dicey Antonyms: safe, secure Example Sentence: Out current economy is in a perilous state. 2. PERVASIVE
1. OVERARCHING (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक) comprehensive or all-embracing. Synonyms: planetary, worldwide Antonyms: component, individual Example Sentence: This is a single overarching principle. 2. IMPERIAL (ADJECTIVE): (शाही) relating to an empire. Synonyms: royal, stately
1. EXPEDIENT (ADJECTIVE): appropriate:(फ़ायदेमंद) Synonyms: feasible, practicable Antonyms: unfeasible, unseemly Example Sentence: We gave them an expedient solution to their problems. 2. CRUMBLING (ADJECTIVE): rotting:(कमज़ोर पड़ना) Synonyms: disintegrating,
1. DAUB (VERB): (भद्दा करना): deface Synonyms: smear, smudge Antonyms: cleanse, purify Example Sentence: The criminal daubed the victim’s face. 2. YEARNING (NOUN): (इच्छा): desire
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 Antonyms: normal,
1. SURPLUS (ADJECTIVE): excess(अधिकता) Synonyms: leftover, unused Antonyms: essential, necessary Example Sentence: There is a surplus of workers and not enough jobs. 2. INTRINSIC (ADJECTIVE):
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 Antonyms: normal,
1. RELEGATE (VERB): (नीचा दिखाना): downgrade Synonyms: lower, put down Antonyms: upgrade Example Sentence: They aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role.
1. EXACERBATE (VERB): (बदतर होना): aggravate Synonyms: worsen, inflame Antonyms: calm Example Sentence: Their silly attempts to resolve their misunderstandings exacerbated matters. 2. INEVITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिहार्य): unavoidable Synonyms: inescapable, inexorable
1. STIFLE (VERB): (गला घोंटना): choke Synonyms: suffocate, asphyxiate Antonyms: cold Example Sentence: Those in the streets were stifled by the fumes. 2. VOLUMINOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विशाल): capacious Synonyms: commodious, roomy
1. SUPERVENE (VERB): (पीछे आना): Follow Synonyms: pursue, supersede Antonyms: retreat, precede Example Sentence: Team members supervene their leaders. 2. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): Harsh Synonyms: cruel, oppressive Antonyms: easy, gentle Example
1. BOTTLENECK (NOUN): (बाधा): jam Synonyms: barrier, hindrance Antonyms: aid, assistance Example Sentence: Animated films still face bottlenecks. 2. DEPLOY (VERB): (तैनात करना): post Synonyms: move, move Antonyms: concentrate Example Sentence:
1. STAUNCH (ADJECTIVE):(निष्ठावान): stalwart Synonyms: loyal, faithful Antonyms: disloyal Example Sentence: He is known for being a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby. 2. NEEDLESS (ADJECTIVE): (बेकार): unnecessary
1. HOPELESS (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing Synonyms: desperate, dejected Antonyms: optimistic Example Sentence: Rajesh looked at him in mute hopeless appeal. 2. INDULGE (NOUN): (लिप्त होना): give oneself
1. NOTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (उल्लेखनीय): noteworthy Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding Antonyms: insignificant Example Sentence: The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias. 2. PHENOMENAL (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): exceptional Synonyms: extraordinary,
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.
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. QUAINT (ADJECTIVE): (सुरम्य): charming Synonyms: picturesque, attractive Antonyms: modern, ugly Example Sentence:He lived more than seven hundred years ago in a quaint little town of Italy
1. EXCURSION (VERB): (भ्रमण): cruise Synonyms: expedition, jaunt Antonyms: halt, stop Example Sentence: Our island excursion of Honduras was filled with touring the landmarks. 2. FOLKSY (ADJECTIVE): (मिलनसार): casual
1. CORNUCOPIA (NOUN): (प्रचुरता) : Abundance Synonyms: bounty, fullness Antonyms: need, lack Example Sentence: I shall come from London Town with a cornucopia of presents. 2. FRET (VERB): (चिड़चिड़ाना) :
1. DEPLETE (VERB): (व्यय करना) use up the supply or resources of. Synonyms: exhaust, consume Antonyms: augment, increase Example Sentence: Reservoirs have been depleted by years of drought. 2. DETENTION
1. BRACE (VERB): fortify:(बन्धनी) Synonyms: gird, prepare Antonyms: free, let go Example sentence: The posts were braced by timber. 2. TURGID (ADJECTIVE): swollen:(सूजा हुआ) Synonyms: bloated, disintended Antonyms: plain,
1. RAMBUNCTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उधमी): noisy Synonyms: clamorous, boisterous Antonyms: calm, serene Example Sentence: These boisterous dogs are not settling down and stop barking too much.
1. TATTERED (ADJECTIVE): Ragged: (फाड़ डाला हुआ) Synonyms: shabby, damaged Antonyms: healed, mended Example Sentence: He is wearing a torn shirt. 2. PREREQUISITE (ADJECTIVE): Essential: (जरूरी) Synonyms:
1. IRE (NOUN): fury:(क्रोध) Synonyms: annoyance, exasperation Antonyms: calm, comfort Example Sentence: Her ire rise at the blatant appraisal. 2. SNARE (VERB): entrap:(फँसाना) Synonyms: catch, seize Antonyms: release,
1. PORTLINESS (NOUN): overweight : (मोटापन) Synonyms: adiposity, corpulence Antonyms: slimness, thinness Example Sentence: They adopt surgical procedures for portliness. 2. REVAMP (ADJECTIVE): renovate: (सुधार) Synonyms: overhaul, refurbish
1. FUEL (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना): stimulate Synonyms: boost, encourage Antonyms: dampen Example Sentence: His resignation fuelled speculation of an imminent cabinet reshuffle. 2. FELICITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उचित): apt Synonyms: well chosen,