17th july 2018

Progeny (noun)

The young or offspring of a person, animal, or plant. संतान, वंशज, बच्चे

Synonyms: Offspring, Posterity, Children, Young, Descendents

Antonyms: Parent, Ancestor, Forefather, Progenitor

Example: Because the billionaire bachelor did not have a progeny, his entire estate went to charity when he died.

Put a spin on (idiom)

To twist a report or story to one's advantage. हेरफेर करना, तोड़ना-मरोड़ना

Synonyms: Bend, Manipulate, Fudge, Warp, Misstate

Antonyms: Truth, Clear, Genuine

Example: The mayor tried to put a positive spin on the damaging polls.

Contentious (adjective)

Causing or likely to cause an argument. विवादास्पद, विवादपूर्ण

Synonyms: Argumentative, Disputatious, Litigious, Controversial

Antonyms: Peaceful, Agreeable, Unquestionable

Example: The author wrote a contentious novel which caused a great deal of unrest

Exodus (noun)

A mass departure of people. निर्गमन, निष्क्रमण

Synonyms: Exit, Emigration, Diaspora, Egress, Hegira

Antonyms: Arrival, Influx, Coming

Example: Tired of the hardships of farming, many families have made an exodus from the country to the city.

Mosaic (noun)

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, glass, etc. पच्चीकारी, कुट्टिभचित्र

Synonyms: Montage, Medley Picture, Pastiche, Tableau

Example: The little girl was fascinated by the colorful mosaic that comprised the church’s window.

Primitive (adjective)

Of or typical of an early stage of development; not advanced or complicated in structure: आदिम, प्राचीन

Synonyms: Primeval, Primordial, Ancient, Rudimentary

Antonyms: Developed, Sophisticated, Modern, Advanced

Example: The farmers prefer to use a primitive watering method rather than a modern irrigation system.

Paradigm (noun)

A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something: मिसाल, उदाहरण

Synonyms: Prototype, Epitome, Exemplar, Archetype

Example: Handsome, intelligent, and kind, Trent is the paradigm of the perfect man.

Wanderlust (noun)

A strong desire to travel. भ्रमण-लालसा, सफ़र का अनुराग

Synonyms: Itchy Feet, Wayfaring, Wandering, Nomadic

Antonyms: Homesickness, Sedentary, Inactive

Example: Jack quit his job and left town to pursue his wanderlust and meet new people around the globe.

Xenophobia (noun)

Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries. विदेशी लोगों को न पसन्द करना

Synonyms: Racism, Chauvinism, Apartheid, Intolerance

Antonyms: Tolerance, Love, Approval

Example: Racism and xenophobia are steadily growing in Europe.

Shroud (verb)

Cover or envelop so as to conceal from view. ढकना, छिपाना

Synonyms: Cover, Envelop, Veil, Cloak, Conceal, Hide, Disguise

Antonyms: Expose, Show, Unveil, Illumine

Example: Mountains were shrouded by clouds.