Reveille

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Abrupt (adjective)

Suddenly and unexpectedly. अचानक

Synonyms: Blunt, Short, Gruff, Curt

Antonyms: Smooth, Circuitous, Diplomatic, Civil

Example: He stood up abruptly and went outside.

Isolating (adjective)

The state of feeling alone and without friends or help. एकांत

Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation

Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple

Example: The researchers work in isolation.

Legitimacy (noun)

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules. जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support legitimately elected governments.

Credible (adjective)

Able to be believed. विश्वसनीय

Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable

Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.

Example: Her claims seem credible to many.

Ambiguity (noun)

The possibility of being understood in more than one way अस्पष्टता

Synonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Vagueness, Anagram

Antonyms: Certainty, Clarity, Clearness, Definiteness

Example: We wish to remove any ambiguity concerning our demands.

Prosperity (noun)

Successful in material terms. समृद्ध

Synonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Fortunate, Wealthy

Antonyms: Depressed, Failing, Dying, Bankrupt

Example: The company had a prosperous year.

Seeming (adjective)

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

Assumes (verb)

Supposed to be the case, without proof. मान लेना

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

Attempting (verb)

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

Precedent (adjective)

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank. प्रधानता

Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.

Sought (verb)

To try to find or get something. तलाश करना

Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased

Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected

Example: He sought help from the police.

Ensure (verb)

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

Shrinking (adjective)

Becoming smaller in size or amount. सिकुड़

Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen

Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend

Example: She wanted to shrink away and hide.

Sustaining (verb)

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

Robust (adjective)

Strong and Healthy. स्‍वस्‍थ

Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable

Example: A robust pair of walking boots.

Briefing (noun)

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens. विवरण

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.

Dominate (verb)

Having power and influence over others. प्रभुत्व वाला

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.

Complacent (adjective)

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. शालीनता

Synonyms: Gloating, Triumph, Pride, Satisfaction

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Humility, Modesty, Anxiety

Example: I do not recount these things with any sense of complacency.

Encouraging (adjective)

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

Persist (verb)

Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. कायम

Synonyms: Endure, Persevere, Prevail, Pursue

Antonyms: Quitted, Submitted, Yielded, Bowed

Example: He persisted in his efforts to free them.

The editorial

Source: Word of the day · 28 Feb 2025

If you've ever heard an early morning bugle alongside a flag being raised, you know exactly what reveille sounds like. It's meant to wake everyone up in a patriotic way.

This word is a modification of French imperative réveillez, which means wake up, or ‘Awaken!’ Appropriately, the noun reveille refers to a bugle call meant to accomplish exactly this. Reveille most often occurs at sunrise in a military encampment or base when a bugler plays a familiar tune to wake up the military personnel.

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

1. Synonym of Sustaining

2. Antonym of Shrinking

3. Synonym of Credible

4. Antonym of Complacent

5. Synonym of Briefing

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