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1. TITILLATE (VERB): (गुदगुदाना/ उत्तेजित करना) excite Synonyms: stimulate, tantalize Antonyms: bore, disenchant Example Sentence: They are paid to titillate the notorious politician. 2. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE):
1. TITILLATE (VERB): (गुदगुदाना/ उत्तेजित करना) excite Synonyms: stimulate, tantalize Antonyms: bore, disenchant Example Sentence: They are paid to titillate the notorious politician. 2. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE):
1. JOCULAR (ADJECTIVE): funny :(मज़ाकिया) Synonyms: humorous, playful Antonyms: gloomy, sad Example Sentence: I made a jocular statement at the party. 2. KIBBLE (VERB): crush :(टुकड़े टुकड़े करना) Synonyms:
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. EXCURSION (VERB): (भ्रमण): cruise Synonyms: expedition, jaunt Antonyms: halt, stop Example Sentence: Our island excursion of Honduras was filled with touring the landmarks. 2. UNFEIGNED (ADJECTIVE): (अकृत्रिम): original
1. WORRISOME (ADJECTIVE): (चिंताजनक): worrying Synonyms: daunting, alarming Antonyms: reassuring Example Sentence: The situation were becoming worrisome day be day. 2. CONCEDE (VERB): (स्वीकार करना): admit Synonyms: acknowledge, accept Antonyms: deny
1. EXPLOSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): fiery Synonyms: stormy, violent Antonyms: calm Example Sentence: My friend is infamous for his explosive temper. 2. ELIGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (योग्य): entitled Synonyms: permitted, allowed Antonyms: ineligible Example
1. ASTONISHING (ADJECTIVE): (आश्चर्यजनक): surprising Synonyms: impressive, amazing Antonyms: unimpressive Example Sentence: All his achievements are nothing short of astonishing. 2. STARTLE (VERB): (डराना): surprise Synonyms: frighten, scare Antonyms: put at
1. DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): visible Synonyms: detectable, perceptible Antonyms: imperceptible Example Sentence: The scandal had no discernible effect on his career. 2. PENURY (NOUN): (दरिद्रता): impoverishment Synonyms: indigence, need Antonyms: wealth
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): prohibit Synonyms: debar, preclude
1. HUMANITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): (मानवीय): compassionate Synonyms: humane, unselfish Antonyms: selfish, for profit Example Sentence: The prisoner had been released early for humanitarian behaviour. 2. ACCEDE (VERB): (मान लेना): accept
1. PERVERSE (ADJECTIVE): (विकृतिग्रस्त): awkward Synonyms: contrary, difficult Antonyms: accomodating Example Sentence: Kate’s perverse decision not to cooperate held good. 2. AMORAL (ADJECTIVE): (नीतिहीन): unprincipled Synonyms: unethical, unscrupulous Antonyms: moral Example
1. ANGST (NOUN): (उत्कंठा): feeling of anxiety Synonyms: agony, apprehension Antonyms: calmness, confidence Example Sentence: A day before the fight, the inexperienced boxer was plagued with angst about
DEVOLUTION (NOUN): (हस्तांतरण):decentralization Synonyms: delegation, dispersal Antonyms: centralization Example Sentence: Its focus was to draw up a detailed blueprint for devolution. LANGUISH (VERB): (दुर्बल): weaken Synonyms: deteriorate, decline Antonyms: thrive,
1. HOBNOB (VERB):(मित्रता करना ) mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status. Synonyms: socialize, associate with Antonyms: live alone, disassociate Example Sentence: Now a days
1. KNOTTY (ADJECTIVE): troublesome (कठिन) Synonyms: mystifying, puzzling Antonyms: facile, uncomplicated Example Sentence: This was a knotty legal problem. 2. FLEDGLING (ADJECTIVE): emerging (उभरती हुई) Synonyms: emergent, beginning Antonyms: multiskillled, unfledged
1. MONGER (NOUN): (बेचनेवाला) vendor Synonyms: peddler, trader Antonyms: customer, consumer Example Sentence: Aniruddha is a fishmonger. 2. UPHOLD (VERB): (कायम रखना) maintain Synonyms: support, endorse
1. SOLILOQUY (NOUN): discourse :(स्वगत भाषण) Synonyms: monologue, address Antonyms: dialogue, discussion Example Sentence: Preparing for his soliloquy, Shakespeare paced back and forth reading his monologue lines
1. HITHERTO (ADVERB): (विगत रूप से): previously Synonyms: formerly, earlier Antonyms: later, after Example sentence: I confess that I have hitherto indulged very little in my
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
1. SUBDUED (ADJECTIVE): (विषादपूर्ण): sombre Synonyms: low-spirited, downcast Antonyms: lively Example Sentence: I felt strangely subdued as I drove home. 2. COMPETITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (वाजिब): reasonable Synonyms: moderate, economical Antonyms: exorbitant Example
1 SCATHING (ADJECTIVE): (कुम्हलाना) :devastating Synonyms: withering, blistering Antonyms: mild Example Sentence: She launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister. 2 IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (निकट का): impending
1. RAVAGE (VERB): (विध्वंस करना): devastate Synonyms: ruin, destroy Antonyms: conserve Example Sentence: Southern Florida was entirely ravaged by the hurricane. 2. COPIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचुर): abundant Synonyms: superabundant, plentiful Antonyms: sparse
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
1. VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जोशपूर्ण): energetic Synonyms: spirited, virile Antonyms: dispirited, lethargic Example Sentence: The rich merchants are a part of a vibrant economy. 2. CHASM (NOUN): (गहरी खाई): gap
1. INDICTMENT (NOUN): (अभियोग): charge Synonyms: accusation, arraignment Antonyms: acquittal Example Sentence: It is an indictment for conspiracy. 2. SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): criticize Synonyms: find fault with, censure Antonyms: praise
1. INFECTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सम्मोहक): irresistible Synonyms: compelling, contagious Antonyms: resistible Example Sentence: Her laughter grabs everyone’s attention as it is loud and infectious. 2. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repudiate
1. COOPERATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (सहकारी): collaborative Synonyms: collective, communal Antonyms: individual Example Sentence: Every member has clearly defined tasks in a cooperative enterprise. 2. CAUTION (NOUN): (सावधानी): care Synonyms: wariness, awareness
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. TRITE (ADJECTIVE): (घिसे-पिटे): hackneyed Synonyms: banal, clichéd Antonyms: original Example Sentence: This point may now seem obvious and trite. 2. EXPLOIT (VERB): (अनुचित लाभ उठाना): take advantage of
1. WITHHOLD (VERB): (रोक): retain Synonyms: keep back Antonyms: grant Example Sentence: The name of the dead man is being withheld. 2. EXEMPTION (NOUN): (छूट): immunity Synonyms: exception, dispensation
1. FARCE (NOUN): (प्रहसन): absurdity Synonyms: mockery, travesty Antonyms: respect, praise Example Sentence: The debate turned into a drunken farce. 2. PULSATE (VERB): (धड़कना): Quaver Synonyms: tremble, quiver Antonyms: steady,
1. BENIGN (ADJECTIVE): (सौम्य): Gentle Synonyms: kind, warm-hearted Antonyms: unfriendly, hostile Example Sentence: The shopkeeper was benign to most of his customers. 2. AMNESTY (NOUN): (सर्व-क्षमा): pardon
1.ELOQUENTLY(ADVERB): (सुवक्ता) in a fluent and persuasive manner Synonyms: affecting, ardent Antonyms: apathetic, dull, calm Example Sentence: She argued her point eloquently and persuasively. RETICENT (ADJECTIVE):(मौन रहने वाला ) not revealing
1. FURLOUGH (NOUN): leave of absence (थोड़े दिन की छुट्टी) Synonyms: leave, liberty Antonyms: callback, reemployment Example Sentence: He was a civil servant home on furlough. 2.
1. INSTIL (VERB): (डालना) inject Synonyms: infuse, implant Antonyms: eradicate, extract Example Sentence: The instructor tried to instil fear in the students. 2. ENCROACH (VERB): (अधिक्रमण करना)
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 prepare
1. BUTLER (NOUN): head servant :(ख़ानसामा) Synonyms: steward, valet Antonyms: boss, master Example Sentence: He is a nice butler. 2. APPARENTLY (ADVERB): obviously :(स्पष्ट रूप से) Synonyms: ostensibly, possibly
1. SWEEPING (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): extensive Synonyms: wide-ranging, global Antonyms: narrow Example Sentence: We cannot recommend any sweeping alterations. 2. PRUDENCE (NOUN): (बुद्धिमानी): wisdom Synonyms: judgement, sagacity Antonyms: folly Example Sentence: We
1. CAPITULATE (VERB): (आत्मसमर्पण करना): surrender Synonyms: give in, yield Antonyms: resist Example Sentence: The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces. 2 TANGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तविक): palpable Synonyms: tactile,
1. SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): criticize Synonyms: find fault with, censure Antonyms: praise Example Sentence: The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible. 2. UNENVIABLE
1. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual Synonyms: constant, continuous Antonyms: intermittent Example Sentence: He continued to pursue acting with unrelenting hostility. 2. CONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सुस्पष्ट): clear Synonyms: visible, noticeable Antonyms: inconspicuous Example
1. INFIRM (ADJECTIVE): (कमजोर): frail Synonyms: weak, feeble Antonyms: strong Example Sentence: Those who are old or infirm aren’t allowed ro travel. 2. NULLIFY (VERB): (अमान्य ठहराना): annul Synonyms: void,
1. MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (दुर्भावनापूर्ण): spiteful Synonyms: malevolent, hostile Antonyms: benevolent Example Sentence: He had been found guilty of malicious damage. 2. INAUGURATE (VERB): (आरंभ करना): initiate Synonyms: begin, start Antonyms: wind
1. UNFORTUNATE (ADJECTIVE): (खेदजनक): unlucky Synonyms: hapless, down on one’s luck Antonyms: fortunate Example Sentence: There had been an unfortunate accident that took place recently. 2. SENTIMENTAL (ADJECTIVE):
1. COMMERCIAL (ADJECTIVE): (लाभ के उदेश्यवाला): lucrative Synonyms: moneymaking, profitable Antonyms: loss-making Example Sentence: Their work is way too commercial. 2. SUBVERT (VERB): (व्यवस्था भंग करना): destabilize Synonyms: unsettle,
1. FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य): practicable Synonyms: practical, workable Antonyms: impractical Example Sentence: It is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display. 2. DECIMATE (VERB):
1. APPEASE (VERB): (तुष्ट करना): pacify Synonyms: conciliate, placate Antonyms: provoke, inflame Example Sentence: Amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups. 2. FURNISH (VERB): (प्रदान करना): provide
1. REPUDIATE (VERB): (नामंजूर करना): reject Synonyms: abandon, disavow Antonyms: accept, approve Example Sentence: She has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders. 2. DEFAULT (NOUN): (चूक): failure Synonyms: delinquency,
1. PLURALITY (NOUN): (अधिकता): multiplicity Synonyms: majority Antonyms: minority Example Sentence: Some languages add an extra syllable to mark plurality. 2. ADVERT (VERB): (ध्यान देना): address Synonyms: attend, consider Antonyms: disregard,
1. ACQUITTAL (NOUN): (दोषमुक्ति): Absolution Synonyms: liberation, discharge Antonyms: conviction Example Sentence: The trial resulted in an acquittal. 2. ACRIMONIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): angry and bitter Synonyms: bitter, caustic