Removing ‘very’

English Exp. & Sentences

Removing ‘very’
15,Mar,2022

15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Alacrity (noun)

Brisk and cheerful readiness. आतुरता प्रफुल्लता

Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Readiness

Antonyms: Unwillingness, Reluctance, Slowness

Example: She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

Rebound (verb)

(of an event or action) have an unexpected adverse consequence for (someone, especially the person responsible for it). प्रतिघात करना

Synonyms: Backfire, Have an adverse effect on, Come back on

Example: ‘He could not have done so without some of the evidence rebounding on his political life.

Emanate (verb)

Originate from. उत्पन्न होना

Synonyms: Derive from, Arise from, Evolve from, Come from

Antonyms: Drop, Descend

Example: The proposals emanated from a committee.

Abstention (noun)

Restraint in one's consumption. परहेज़

Synonyms: Temperance, Chastity, Continence

Example: The Church insisted on abstention from all luxuries.

Unpalatable (adjective)

Difficult to put up with or accept. अरुचिकर

Synonyms: Disagreeable, Unwelcome, Upsetting

Antonyms: Agreeable, Good

Example: Surely the world is filled with unpalatable ideas which we are none the less forced to accept.

Veneer (noun)

An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings. मुखावरण

Synonyms: Façade, False front, Outward display, Disguise, Charade

Antonyms: Reality, Verity, Authenticity, Truth

Example: Her veneer of composure cracked a little.

Contemptible (adjective)

Not deserving any respect at all. घिनौना

Synonyms: Despicable, Detestable, Hateful

Antonyms: Laudable, Respectable

Example: On at least three occasions the way you treated this girl was cowardly and contemptible.

Squabble (noun)

A noisy quarrel about something trivial. तकरार

Synonyms: Dispute, Clash, Fight

Antonyms: Concurrence, Accord

Example: It's a private squabble which no-one else is interested in.

Exude (verb)

(of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly. बहना

Synonyms: Emanate, Radiate, Give out

Antonyms: Conceal, Keep, Hold

Example: The male singer and guitar player exude emotion.

Abhor (verb)

Regard with disgust and hatred. नफरत करना

Synonyms: Hate, Despise, Loathe

Antonyms: Admire, Adore

Example: Healthcare professionals abhor politicians' interference in the NHS.

Underscore (verb)

Emphasize. ज़ोर देना

Synonyms: Stress, Highlight, Give prominence to, Call attention to

Antonyms: De-emphasize, Discount, Understate

Example: The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells.

Lucid (adjective)

Showing or having the ability to think clearly, especially in intervals between periods of confusion or insanity. सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Rational, Sane, In one’s right mind

Antonyms: Unreasonable, Vague

Example: Is it possible to conceive of madness without lucid intervals?

Decimation (noun)

The act of severely damaging something or making something much weaker. बरबादी

Synonyms: Devastation, Annihilation, Ruin

Antonyms: Construction, Restoration

Example: We need to halt the decimation of our manufacturing base.

Loom (verb)

(of an event regarded as threatening) seem about to happen. पास ही मंडराना

Synonyms: Brew, Be imminent, Be impending, Be close

Antonyms: Wane, Fall back, Vanish

Example: With the elections looming large, his government is fighting to keep energy prices under control.

Galvanise (verb)

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited. प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win galvanized the whole team.

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1. Synonym of Veneer

2. Antonym of Emanate

3. Synonym of Abhor

4. Antonym of Squabble

5. Synonym of Unpalatable

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