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Deteriorating (verb)

Becoming progressively worse. बिगड़ जाना, और भी ख़राब होना

Synonyms: Ebb, Retrograde, Debilitate, Vitiate

Antonyms: Recuperate, Improve, Ameliorate

Example: Conditions of Ganga is deteriorating day by day from last couple of years.

Trailblazer (noun)

The first person or thing to accomplish something groundbreaking or revolutionary. अग्रणी, नवीनता लाने वाला, नवपरिवर्तन लाने वाला

Synonyms: Entrepreneur, Pioneer, Innovator, Trendsetter, Opportunist

Example: The doctor’s goal is to be a medical trailblazer and discover a universal cure for cancer

Hyperbole (noun)

A way of speaking or writing that makes someone or something sound bigger, better, more, etc. than they are. किसी बात को घटा बढ़ाकर कहना, अतिशयोक्ति

Synonyms: Embellishment, Distortion, Amplification, Metaphor, Exaggeration

Antonyms: Understatement, Disparagement, Belittlement

Example: The main element of the product’s commercial was a hyperbole describing rapid weight loss.

Deficit (noun)

The amount by which money spent is more than money received: कमी, घाटा, अभाव

Synonyms: Paucity, Dearth, Inadequacy, Scarcity

Antonyms: Plethora, Abundance, Opulence, Surplus

Example: When the mall opened our small clothing store was forced to close because of a deficit of shoppers.

Rapprochement (noun)

Establishment of or state of having cordial relations. दोस्ती, मेल-मिलाप, मैत्री

Synonyms: Reconciliation, Liaison, Detente, Accord, Placation

Antonyms: Aloofness, Estrange, Dissension, Trouble

Example: After the warring countries reached a rapprochement, things in the area are now more politically calm.

Dupe (verb)

To deliberately mislead someone. बेवकूफ़ बनाना, ठगना, धोखा देना

Synonyms: Hoodwink, Beguile, Delude, Deceive, Swindle

Antonyms: Be Honest, Undeceive, Frank, Truthful, Upright

Example: Matt tried to dupe the little boy into giving away his lunch money.

Bask (verb)

To lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun: धूप खाना या सेंकना, आनंद उठाना

Synonyms: Relish, Revel, Savour, Luxuriate, Wallow

Antonyms: Drudge, Strive, Exercise, Travail, Toil

Example: I could see many couples basking on the beach this Sunday morning.

Meticulous (adjective)

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. अतिसावधान, सतर्क, नुकताचीन

Synonyms: Scrupulous, Punctilious, Fastidious, Painstaking, Nitpicking

Antonyms: Careless, Sloppy, Lax, Nonchalant

Example: Because Haley is a meticulous cleaner, every inch of her house is spotless.

Enrage (verb)

To cause someone to become very angry. क्रोधित करना, गुस्सा दिलाना

Synonyms: Infuriate, Incite, Ire, Umbrage, Exasperate

Antonyms: Appease, Gladden, Placate, Tranquilize, Mollify

Example: Plans to build a new nightclub in the neighbourhood have enraged local residents.

Remarkable (adjective)

Worthy of notice. अनूठा, असाधारण, उल्लेखनीय

Synonyms: Salient, Illustrious, Glitzy, Extraordinary, Exceptional

Antonyms: Ordinary, Usual, Common, Normal

Example: It’s not surprising such a remarkable painting sold for over ten million dollars.