Extemporize

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Taunting (adjective)

Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks. ताना मारा

Synonyms: Deride, Insult, Jeer, Mock

Antonyms: Compliment, Flatter, Please, Praise

Example: The other kids used to taunt him in the playground because he was fat and wore glasses.

Circumstances (noun)

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action. हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that.

Abduction (noun)

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive. अपहरण

Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue

Example: The police are investigating the abduction of the child from the park.

Ambushes (noun)

A surprise attack from a hidden position घात लगाना

Synonyms: Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, Hiding

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Resist, Restrict

Example: Kidnappers waiting in ambush.

Intersection (noun)

The place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other. चौराहा

Synonyms: Crossing, Convergence, Meeting, Joining

Antonyms: Disconnection, Division, Line, Separation

Example: The intersection of a plane and a cone.

Pursuit (noun)

Follow or chase (someone or something). पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

Incursion (noun)

An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one. चढ़ाई

Synonyms: Aggression, Attack, Foray, Infiltration

Antonyms: Retreat, Defend, Praise, Finish

Example: There were repeated marine incursions which brought the occasional marine animals into the fossil assemblages.

Heinous (adjective)

Utterly odious or wicked. जघन्य

Synonyms: Horrific, Gruesome, Sickening, Shocking

Antonyms: Acceptable, Desirable, Attractive, Pleasant

Example: This heinous crime has left them all distraught.

Impersonating (verb)

Pretending to be another person to deceive others, often by copying their behavior, speech, or appearance. नकली रूप धारण करना

Synonyms: Imitating, Mimicking, Posing, Pretending

Antonyms: Differentiating, Original, Authentic

Example: She was caught impersonating a police officer to gain access to the restricted area.

Destitute (adjective)

Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself. अभावग्रस्त

Synonyms: Impoverished, Penniless, Poor, Needy

Antonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Rich, Prosperous

Example: After losing his job, he found himself destitute and struggling to get by.

Entities (noun)

A thing with distinct and independent existence. अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Organization, Institution, Establishment, Body

Antonyms: Abstract, Inanimate, Concept, Idea

Example: The museums work closely together, but are separate legal entities.

Imposed (verb)

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Charged, Fined, Levied, Assessed

Antonyms: Remitted, Released, Lessened, Abated

Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

Stability (noun)

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.

Cooperation (noun)

The process of working together to the same end. सहयोग

Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance

Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry

Example: The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.

Recognize (verb)

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again. मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.

Escalating (adjective)

A rapid increase. वृद्धि

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

Accusations (noun)

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong. आरोपों

Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Impeachment

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment

Example: He was accused of stealing the money.

Allegation (noun)

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.

Concerning (adjective)

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something. चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.

Critical (adjective)

Involving careful judgment, especially in identifying faults or weaknesses; of great importance or decisive impact; urgently needing attention or action. महत्वपूर्ण, निर्णयात्मक

Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Key, Vital, Analytical

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Complimentary

Example: The patient was in critical condition after the surgery.

The editorial

Source: Word of the day · 5 Nov 2024

To extemporize is to improvise, especially without preparation. When you extemporize, you’re making it up as you go along.

In some situations, you’re prepared and know exactly what you’re going to do. In others, you have to extemporize. A stand-up comedian who makes up jokes on the spot is extemporizing. If a football play breaks down, the quarterback has to scramble and extemporize by coming up with a new play. A public speaker who throws away notes and takes questions is extemporizing. Jazz musicians often extemporize. When you extemporize, even you’re not sure what you might end up doing.

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1. Synonym of Critical

2. Antonym of Allegation

3. Synonym of Cooperation

4. Antonym of Taunting

5. Synonym of Recognize

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