Apothegm

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Contended (verb)

Heated disagreement. विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace

Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.

Explicit (adjective)

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Accurate, Categorical, Certain, Clear

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Careless, Doubtful, Equivocal

Example: They were given explicit instructions.

Suspicion (noun)

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true. संदेह

Synonyms: Conjecture, Cynicism, Distrust, Impression

Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Faith

Example: There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake.

Referring (verb)

Mention or allude to. निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I referred to my notes.

Engage (verb)

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy. व्यस्त

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.

Determination (noun)

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

Boycott (verb)

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.

Considerable (adjective)

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion. विचार करना

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.

Prominent (adjective)

Important or famous. प्रमुख

Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding

Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Endorsed (verb)

The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone. अनुमोदन

Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement

Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition

Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.

Praised (verb)

Express warm approval or admiration of. प्रशस्त

Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be praised for his honesty.

Scrutiny (noun)

Critical observation or examination. जांच

Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study

Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.

Ambition (noun)

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

Influential (adjective)

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination

Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance

Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.

Citing (verb)

To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened. उद्धरण देना

Synonyms: Mentioning, Specifying, Quoting, Noting

Antonyms: Ignoring, Disregarding, Forgetting, Neglecting

Example: She was cited for reckless driving.

Emphasized (verb)

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

Interaction (noun)

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

Lack (noun)

The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it. कमी

Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss

Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success

Example: Sam did notlack for friends.

Consistency (noun)

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way. अटल

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.

Describes (verb)

Give a detailed account in words of. वर्णित

Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted

Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.

The editorial

Source: Word of the day · 26 Sep 2024

An apothegm is a short instructive saying that's easy to remember and sometimes even slightly witty, like ‘haste makes waste.’ An apothegm often expresses a fundamental truth or general rule.

To correctly pronounce apothegm, put the accent on the first syllable and give it the short a sound, as in apple: ‘A-puh-them.’ It comes from the Greek word apophthegma, meaning ‘terse, pointed saying,’ derived from apo-, meaning ‘from,’ and phthengesthai, meaning ‘to utter.’

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1. Synonym of Praised

2. Antonym of Boycott

3. Synonym of Describes

4. Antonym of Ambition

5. Synonym of Contended

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