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Paradox (noun)

Meaning: a statement or proposition which, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems logically unacceptable or self-contradictory. विरोधाभास

Synonyms: Contradiction, Inconsistency, Anomaly, Oddity, Enigma, Puzzle, Conundrum

Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Certainty

Example: It's a paradox that in such a rich country there can be so much poverty.

Commendable (adjective)

Meaning: deserving praise. सराहनीय

Synonyms: Laudable, Estimable, Exemplary, Exceptional, Noteworthy, Sterling

Antonyms: Reprehensible, Deplorable, Despicable, Ignoble, Repugnant

Example: Mr. Sparrow has acted with commendable speed.

Outright (adverb)

Meaning: altogether; completely. पूर्ण रूप से

Synonyms: Entirely, Downright, Wholly, Absolutely, Thoroughly, Totes

Antonyms: Partially, Slightly, Partly, Incompletely

Example: I think cigarette advertising should be banned outright.

Grim (adjective)

Meaning: depressing or worrying to consider; very serious or gloomy. विकट, भयानक

Synonyms: Dreadful, Awful, Threatening, Menacing, Formidable

Antonyms: Pleasant, Gratifying, Delightful, Gentle, Benign

Example: When he lost his job, his future looked grim.

Consensus (noun)

Meaning: general agreement. आम सहमति

Synonyms: Harmony, Concord, Consent, Accord, Unanimity, Unison, Concert

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Discord, Altercation

Example: He was the first to break the consensus and criticize the proposal.

Indictment (noun)

Meaning: a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. अभियोग

Synonyms: Accusation, Arraignment, Impeachment, Prosecution, Allegation, Imputation

Antonyms: Acquittal, Exoneration, Absolution, Vindication

Example: She was convicted on an indictment for conspiracy.

Baffling (adjective)

Meaning: impossible to understand; perplexing. हैरान करनेवाला, विस्मयकारी

Synonyms: Bewildering, Mystifying, Enigmatic, Knotty, Incomprehensible

Antonyms: Comprehensible, Obvious, Straightforward

Example: An apple tree producing square fruit is baffling experts.

Caveat (noun)

Meaning: a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations. चेतावनी

Synonyms: Admonition, Monition, Proviso, Stipulation, Rider

Example: She will be offered treatment, with the caveat that it may not work.

Bolster (verb)

Meaning: support or strengthen. सहारा देना

Synonyms: Fortify, Reinforce, Buttress, Brace, Supplement

Antonyms: Enfeeble, Hinder, Impair, Undermine

Example: He tried to bolster up their morale.

Propagate (verb)

Meaning: spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. प्रचार, फैलना

Synonyms: Promulgate, Preach, Circulate, Disseminate, Broadcast

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Hide, Restrict

Example: The group launched a website to propagate its ideas.