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Extrapolate (verb)

Meaning: estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating. निष्कर्ष निकालना

Synonyms: Infer, Induce, Conclude, Generalize, Deduce, Draw Conclusion

Example: It is possible to extrapolate future developments from current trends.

Affinity (noun)

Meaning: a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. लगाव, आकर्षण

Synonyms: Empathy, Rapport, Fondness, Sympathy, Affection

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Distaste, Apathy

Example: She has a special affinity with horses.

Supplant (verb)

Meaning: supersede and replace. उखाड़ना, हटाकर अपना अधिकार करना

Synonyms: Override, Supersede, Usurp, Topple, Oust, Displace

Antonyms: Install, Appoint, Invest, Instate

Example: He was hanged for plotting to supplant the king.

Staunch (adjective)

Meaning: steadfast in loyalty or principle. दृढ़, कट्टर

Synonyms: Stalwart, Steadfast, Resolute, Unwavering, Firm

Antonyms: Fickle, Wavering, Irresolute, Uncommitted

Example: He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.

Acquiescence (noun)

Meaning: the reluctant acceptance of something without protest. मौन स्वीकृति, रज़ामंदी

Synonyms: Consent, Accession, Concurrence, Approbation, Conformity

Antonyms: Refusal, Disagreement, Defiance, Dissent

Example: I was surprised by her acquiescence to the scheme.

Defunct (adjective)

Meaning: no longer existing or functioning. मृत, अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Inoperative, Deceased, Obsolete, Passe, Extinct

Antonyms: Extant, Alive, Enduring, Operative

Example: “Oppy” rover was declared defunct by NASA lately.

Logjam (noun)

Meaning: a situation that seems irresolvable. गतिरोध

Synonyms: Deadlock, Standstill, Gridlock, Impasse, Stalemate, Tailback

Antonyms: Progress, Headway, Improvement, Development

Example: A new initiative was needed to break the logjam.

Stonewall (verb)

Meaning: delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive. अवरोध करना

Synonyms: Stall, Impede, Resist, Evade, Put Off

Antonyms: Cooperate, Aid, Assist, Accommodate

Example: She has also stonewalled queries about her life.

Inimical (adjective)

Meaning: unfriendly. विरोधी, प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Hostile, Antagonistic, Ill-Disposed, Malevolent, Inhospitable

Antonyms: Friendly, Affable, Congenial, Amiable

Example: These policies are inimical to the interests of society.

Outstrip (verb)

Meaning: to get ahead of; exceed. पीछे छोड़ना

Synonyms: Outshine, Overtake, Surpass, Overshadow, Outperform, Outdo

Antonyms: Fall Behind, Lose To

Example: We outstripped all our competitors in sales last year.