Phrasal verb part ii

Skirmish (noun)

Meaning: an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets; a short argument. झड़प

Synonyms: Encounter, Conflict, Clash, Fray, Scrimmage, Fracas, Affray

Antonyms: Truce, Concord, Harmony, Accord, Agreement

Example: They were involved in a skirmish with rival fans.

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.

Taboo (noun)

Meaning: a social or religious custom prohibiting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing. पाबंदी, निषेध

Synonyms: Prohibition, Proscription, Veto, Embargo, Interdict, Restriction, Anathema

Example: Alcohol is taboo in this tribe.

Flood (verb)

Meaning: arrive in overwhelming amounts or quantities; completely fill or suffuse. ढेर लगाना

Synonyms: Pour, Stream, Surge, Swarm, Pile, Throng, Glut

Antonyms: Trickle, Scant

Example: The office was flooded with applications for the job.

Stimulus (noun)

Meaning: a thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive. प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Spur, Stimulant, Inducement, Goad, Fillip, Impetus

Antonyms: Deterrent, Discouragement, Damper, Hindrance

Example: The new tax laws should act as a stimulus to exports.

Hospitality (noun)

Meaning: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. सत्कार

Synonyms: Warmth, Kindness, Conviviality, Geniality, Welcome, Generosity

Antonyms: Inhospitality, Hostility, Aloofness, Unfriendliness

Example: The local people showed me great hospitality.

Widespread (adjective)

Meaning: found or distributed over a large area or number of people. विस्तृत, सर्व-भूत

Synonyms: Extensive, Omnipresent, Ubiquitous, Prevalent, Pervasive, Sweeping

Antonyms: Restricted, Circumscribed, Local, Parochial

Example: The investigation uncovered widespread corruption within the police force.

Languish (verb)

Meaning: (of a person or other thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble. कमजोर होना

Synonyms: Weaken, Wither, Droop, Wilt, Flag, Deteriorate

Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper, Burgeon

Example: The housing market continues to languish.

Overhaul (verb)

Meaning: take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary. जीर्णोद्धार करना, कायापलट

Synonyms: Mend, Revamp, Refurbish, Recondition, Service, Modernize

Antonyms: Damage, Ruin, Impair, Spoil

Example: A mechanic is coming to overhaul the engine.

Robust (adjective)

Meaning: strong and healthy; (of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions. मजबूत, पुष्ट

Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Sinewy, Resilient

Antonyms: Fragile, Infirm, Feeble

Example: The formerly robust economy has begun to weaken.