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Progressive (adjective)

Using modern methods and ideas प्रगतिशील

Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad

Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist

Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.

Negotiating (verb)

Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

Implications (noun)

The effect that something will have on something else in the future. निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

Procurement (noun)

The action of obtaining or procuring something. वसूली

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.

Boycotting (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.

Amendments (noun)

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

Controversial (adjective)

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

Emissions (noun)

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation. उत्सर्जन

Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow

Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain

Example: Human emissions of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.

Commitment (noun)

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

Insisted (verb)

The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. आग्रह

Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant

Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate

Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.

Affirming (verb)

State emphatically or publicly. पुष्टि

Synonyms: Assert, Confirm, Declare, Guarantee

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Refute, Disavow

Example: He was affirmed as a candidate.

Subsequent (adjective)

After a particular thing has happened तत्पश्चात्

Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly

Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous

Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.

Campaigning (verb)

A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. अभियान

Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.

Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.

Example: I'd better get my campaign manager cracking.

Resigned (adjective)

Leave a job or office इस्तीफा

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.

Implemented (verb)

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.

Recruitment (noun)

The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job भर्ती

Synonyms: Engagement, Enlistment, Enrollment, Employment

Antonyms: Fun, Unemployment, Avocation, Entertainment

Example: The recruitment process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.

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.

Accomplished (adjective)

Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity. कुशल

Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Masterly, Virtuoso

Antonyms: Clumsy, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete.

Employment (noun)

Having a paid job. कार्यरत

Synonyms: Engaged, Hired, Occupied, Busy

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unemployed, Unengaged

Example: Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the employed population last year.

Apparent (adjective)

Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.

The editorial

Source: Similar Word · 16 Nov 2023

Pray (Verb) = Entreat, offer prayer to God Synonyms: Adjure, Brace, Recite, Solicit, Urge Example: Let us pray to God. Prey (Noun) = An animal that is hunted Synonyms: Dupe, Game, Quarry, Target, Victim Example: The cat pounced upon its prey.

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

1. Synonym of Accomplished

2. Antonym of Emissions

3. Synonym of Procurement

4. Antonym of Implications

5. Synonym of Controversial

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