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Phrasal Verb of the day

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04,Jun,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Fallout (noun)

The bad results of a situation or an action. बुरा परिणाम

Synonyms: Repercussion, Consequence, Aftermath, Side-Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Grounds

Example: Television video recording was practically a fall-out of the military application.

Repatriate (verb)

Send (someone) back to their own country. स्वदेश भेजना

Synonyms: Deport, Expel, Extradite, Return

Example: It was abandoning its factory and repatriating its staff.

Galvanise (verb)

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited. प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win galvanized the whole team.

Substantial (adjective)

Of considerable importance, size, or worth. अच्छीमात्रामें

Synonyms: Considerable, Meaningful, Significant, Notable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsiderable, Unimportant

Example: Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.

Nimble (adjective)

Quick and light in movement or action. हल्का

Synonyms: Agile, Quick, Lithe, Sprightly, Light

Antonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Dull

Example: The magician does special exercises to keep his fingers nimble and body agile.

Consensus (noun)

A general agreement. सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent

Example: There is a growing consensus of opinion on this issue.

Lurch (noun)

An abrupt uncontrolled movement. अचानक एक ओर को लड़खड़ाहट

Synonyms: Stagger, Sway, Sweep

Example: The boat gave a violent lurch and he missed his footing.

Adamant (adjective)

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. हठी

Synonyms: Inflexible, Unwavering, Uncompromising, Determined

Antonyms: Flexible, Pliant, Irresolute

Example: He is adamant that he is not going to resign.

Diabolical (adjective)

Extremely bad or annoying. क्रूर

Synonyms: Terrible, Very bad, Appalling, Disgraceful

Antonyms: Righteous, Virtuous, Moral

Example: The traffic was diabolical.

Revamp (verb)

Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to. मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Refurbish, Renovate, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Ruin, Destroy

Example: The two major shopping malls in the area have now been revamped and upgraded.

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Source: Phrasal Verb of the day · 4 Jun 2021

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1. Synonym of Diabolical

2. Synonym of Repatriate

3. Synonym of Lurch

4. Antonym of Adamant

5. Synonym of Consensus

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