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Speculation (noun)

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence. अनुमान

Synonyms: Conjecture, Supposition, Guesswork

Antonyms: Reality, Fact, Proof

Example: There has long been speculation that excessive accumulation of starch may impair chloroplast function.

Rhetoric (noun)

Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. वक्रपटुता

Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence

Example: His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition.

Inimical (adjective)

Not friendly. शत्रुवत

Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable

Example: The police officer had an inimical attitude towards criminals.

Delineate (verb)

Describe or portray (something) precisely. वर्णनकरना

Synonyms: Define, Depict, Outline, Set out

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Distort, Misunderstand

Example: This framework and a job description delineate the nurse's realm and boundaries.

Deploy (verb)

To use something effectively. असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use

Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy

Example: She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.

Vitiate (verb)

To destroy or reduce the effect of something. बिगाड़ना

Synonyms: Ruin, Destroy, Wreck, Impair

Antonyms: Mend, Fix

Example: The ‘yes’ vote was vitiated by the low turnout in the election.

Parleys (noun)

A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice. संवाद

Synonyms: Negotiation, Discussion, Debate, Talk

Example: These informal parleys over our communication system keep us in good humour.

Discreet (adjective)

Careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed. चैतन्यहोशियार

Synonyms: Tactful, Careful, Circumspect, Considerate, Cautious, Wary

Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Incautious, Imprudent

Example: A discreet glance at the clock told me the interview had lasted an hour.

Unprecedented (adjective)

That has never happened, been done or been known before. अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Unusual

Antonyms: Familiar, Ordinary, Traditional, Normal

Example: The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.

Piecemeal (adjective)

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning. बराबर और धीमा

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by piecemeal development.