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Discouraging (adjective)

Having lost confidence or enthusiasm. हतोसात्हि

Synonyms: Dishearten, Dispirit, Demoralize, Depress

Antonyms: Encourage, Hearten, Encouraged, Optimistic

Example: We were discouraged by their lack of enthusiasm.

Predicted (verb)

To say that something will happen in the future. भविष्यवाणी

Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee

Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure

Example: The predicted growth in road traffic.

Referring (adjective)

Mention or allude to. निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I referred to my notes.

Desperate (adjective)

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. निराश

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.

Invaded (verb)

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

Scathing (adjective)

Witheringly scornful सख़्त

Synonyms: Devastating, Withering, Blistering, Coruscating

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Complimentary

Example: He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.

Instances (noun)

An example or single occurrence of something. उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Reluctant (adjective)

Unwillingness or disinclination to do something. अनिच्छा

Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation

Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident

Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.

Deserted (adjective)

Abandoned सुनसान

Synonyms: Barren, Derelict, Desolate, Empty

Antonyms: Filled, Populated, Inhabited, Pleased

Example: My school French has deserted me in the hour of need.

Hurdle (noun)

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump. बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high hurdles.

Regrettable (adjective)

Making you feel sad and sorry about something. खेदजनक

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is regrettable.

Stripped (adjective)

Remove all coverings from. अलग करना

Synonyms: Striptease, Peel, Despoil, Disrobe

Antonyms: Cover, Fill, Fix, Give

Example: It scares me, like I'm stripping naked in front of strangers.

Abetting (verb)

To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal. बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved

Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit

Example: She abetted the thief in his getaway.

Worsened (verb)

Make or become worse. कमी

Synonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Compound, Intensify

Antonyms: Recovery, Rehabilitation, Healing, Convalescence

Example: The political situation is steadily worsening.

Volatile (adjective)

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly. अस्थिरता

Synonyms: Instability, Unpredictability, Variability, Turbulence

Antonyms: Stability, Consistency, Predictability, Calmness

Example: They both reduce market risk and volatility and increase long-run average returns to producers.

Impeachment (noun)

An act of calling into question the integrity or validity of something. निंदा

Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Indictment

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment

Example: He will not be the first official to face impeachment.

Imposition (noun)

Grand and impressive in appearance. प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic

Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace

Example: Few struck such an imposing figure, either.

Despite (preposition)

Without being affected by. बावजूद

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He laughed despite himself.

Boycotted (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.

Assumes (verb)

Supposed to be the case, without proof. मान लेना

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

The editorial

Source: Word of the day · 31 Dec 2024

To inundate means to quickly fill up or overwhelm, just like a flood. Your bathroom could be inundated with water if the pipes burst, and hopefully your inbox is inundated with nice emails on your birthday.

Commonly used to refer to a deluge of water, inundate can also refer to an overflow of something less tangible, like information. Right before the holidays, toy stores are often inundated with eager parents scrambling to get the latest action figures and video games. Attempt to read the entire dictionary in one sitting and you'll inundate your mind with vocabulary. But you probably won't remember any of it tomorrow.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Worsened

2. Antonym of Regrettable

3. Synonym of Deserted

4. Antonym of Reluctant

5. Synonym of Scathing

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