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Archaic (adjective)

Very old or old-fashioned. अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Obsolete, Old-fashioned, Old-fangled, Ancient

Antonyms: New, Modern, Contemporary, New fangled

Example: Prisons are run on archaic methods.

Respite (noun)

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. मोहलत

Synonyms: Breathing space, Recess, Hiatus, Discontinuation

Antonyms: Continuation, Commencement, Go

Example: There was no respite from the suffocating heat.

Repercussion (noun)

An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one. प्रतिप्रभाव

Synonyms: Consequence, Effect, Outcome

Antonyms: Cause, Reason

Example: The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry.

Springboard (noun)

A thing that lends impetus or assistance to a particular action, enterprise, or development. आगे बढ़ने की प्रेरणा

Synonyms: Catalyst, Stimulus, Impulse

Antonyms: Hindrance, Prevention

Example: The decision was a springboard for the growing civil rights movement in the United States.

Simmer (verb)

Show or feel barely suppressed anger or other strong emotion. क्रोध की अवस्था में बने रहना

Synonyms: Be furious, Rant, Seethe, Fume

Antonyms: Be happy, Soothe

Example: She was simmering with resentment.

Phalanx (noun)

A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body. झुंड

Synonyms: Group, Troop, Company

Example: He headed past the phalanx of waiting reporters to the line of limos.

Beckon (verb)

Appear attractive or inviting. प्रलोभन देना

Synonyms: Entice, Lure, Coax, Tempt

Antonyms: Deter, Dismiss

Example: Her voice was soft and melodious, hypnotizing and somehow beckoning.

Stride (noun)

A step or stage in progress towards an aim. प्रगति

Synonyms: Progress, Advance, Make progress

Example: Great strides have been made towards equality.

Rung (noun)

A level in a hierarchical structure, especially a class or career structure. पायदान

Synonyms: Level, Rank, Position, Degree

Example: The arrangement is designed to allow young couples to get a foot on the first rung of the housing ladder.

Forge (verb)

To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last. बना देना

Synonyms: Build up, Put together, Set up, Establish

Antonyms: Demolish, Tear down

Example: The country is forging a bright new future.

Recalcitrant (adjective)

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative

Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable

Example: Residents' associations should be authorised to fine recalcitrant drivers who do not turn up at fixed timings.

Lackadaisical (adjective)

Not showing enough care or enthusiasm. चिन्ताकुल

Synonyms: Half-Hearted, Unenthusiastic, Passionless, Indifferent

Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Excited, Energetic, Interested

Example: He has a lackadaisical approach to finding a job.

Earmark (verb)

Designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose. अलग रखना

Synonyms: Set aside, Reserve, Appropriate, Allocate

Antonyms: Waste, Misuse, Consume, Squander

Example: The cash had been earmarked for a big expansion of the programme.

Bloated (adjective)

(of a person) excessively wealthy and pampered. संपन्न

Synonyms: Inflated, Well- to-do, Opulent

Example: They're corrupt, they're bloated, they've sold out their founding values.

Revile (verb)

To criticize somebody/something in a way that shows how much you dislike them. बुरा-भला कहना

Synonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Vituperate, Censure, Berate

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment

Example: He was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead.

Scuttle (verb)

Run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps. जल्दी से दौड़ना

Synonyms: Scamper, Scoot, Bustle

Antonyms: Creep, Crawl, Dawdle

Example: She scuttled off when she heard the sound of his voice.

Foist (verb)

Impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on. थोपना

Synonyms: Impose, Force, Thrust

Example: Our own community foisted a base tax on its residents.

Beset (verb)

(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently. नाक में दम करना

Synonyms: Plague, Assail, Torture

Antonyms: Assist, Protect

Example: She was beset with self-doubt.

Sagacity (noun)

Good judgement and understanding. बुद्धिमानी

Synonyms: Wisdom, Acuity, Insight

Antonyms: Stupidity, Foolishness

Example: Despite the great sagacity of his intellect and leadership, it may have occurred to him that after all he was used.

Sanctity (noun)

Ultimate importance and inviolability. शुद्धता

Synonyms: Sacrosanctity, Inviolability

Example: The sanctity of human life is the closest thing our culture has to a basic value.