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Repository (noun)

A place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored कोष, भंडारघर

Synonyms: Depository, Storage, Storehouse, Warehouse

Example: His mind was a rich repository of the past.

Dire (adjective)

Extremely serious or urgent, desperate अत्यंत, डरावना, भयानक

Synonyms: Terrible, Dreadful, Appalling, Atrocious, Grim

Antonyms: Auspicious, Benign, Bright, Encouraging

Example: Misuse of drugs can have dire consequences.

Dismal (adjective)

Causing a mood of gloom or depression. शोकमय, निराशाजनक

Synonyms: Gloomy, Melancholy, Abject, Dejected, Dispirited

Antonyms: Ecstatic, Elated, Enraptured, Euphoric

Example: The team ended the school year with a dismal record of one win and eleven losses.

Surly (adjective)

Menacing or threatening in appearance ; given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability कर्कश, चिड़चिड़ा

Synonyms: Glum, Sulky, Sullen, Cantankerous

Antonyms: Amiable, Amicable, Congenial

Example: The surly receptionist told us we'd have to wait outside in the rain.

Intriguing (adjective)

Arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating लुभावना, पहेलीनुमा

Synonyms: Absorbing, Engrossing, Charming, Captivating

Antonyms: Boring, Monotonous, Tedious, Uninteresting

Example: It’s an intriguing story.

Remnants (noun)

A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed. अवशेष, बचा हुआ

Synonyms: Remains, Remainder, Leftovers, Leavings, Residue

Example: They Cleared Up The Remnants Of The Picnic.

Envoy (noun)

A person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another दूत, प्रतिनिधि

Synonyms: Agent, Ambassador, Delegate, Emissary

Example: The president sent the secretary of state as a personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies.

Indulgence (noun)

Allow yourself to have or do something that you know you will enjoy; something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary अनुग्रह , आसक्ति, तुष्टि

Synonyms: Amenity, Comfort, Extra, Frill, Luxury, Superfluity

Antonyms: Basic, Essential, Fundamental, Necessity

Example: Good food is my only indulgence.

Reminiscent (adjective)

Tending to remind one of something. याद ताजा, अतीत का स्मरण दिलानेवाला

Synonyms: Evocative, Suggestive, Remindful, Nostalgic

Antonyms: Forgetful, Oblivious

Example: The sights were reminiscent of my childhood

Predilection (noun)

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something. पहले से पसंद, पूर्वाभिरुचि

Synonyms: Penchant, Predisposition, Proclivity, Propensity

Antonyms: Disinterestedness, Indifference, Insouciance, Nonchalance

Example: A young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales.