Set forth

Phrasal verb of the day

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Source: Phrasal verb of the day · 9 Jan 2026

Example: She set her ideas forth in an organized and interesting manner, hence everyone was convinced.

The scientist set forth into the volcano crater to gather a lava sample.

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Inertia (noun)

Tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged. जड़ता

Synonyms: Sluggishness, Passivity, Inactivity, Lethargy

Antonyms: Initiative, Momentum, Action, Drive

Example: Due to inertia, the committee delayed the decision for months.

Spurn (verb)

Reject with disdain or scorn. तिरस्कारपूर्वक ठुकराना

Synonyms: Reject, Snub, Scorn, Refuse

Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Welcome, Approve

Example: She spurned the offer because she felt insulted by it.

Allot (verb)

Give or allocate (something) to someone as a share. आवंटित करना

Synonyms: Allocate, Assign, Apportion, Distribute

Antonyms: Withhold, Deny, Retain, Reclaim

Example: The teacher will allot extra time to students who need it.

Unearth (verb)

Discover or find (something hidden or unknown). खोज निकालना

Synonyms: Discover, Expose, Reveal, Uncover

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Bury, Cover

Example: The archaeologists unearthed ancient coins during the excavation.

Epitomize (verb)

Be a perfect example of. का सर्वोत्तम उदाहरण होना

Synonyms: Represent, Embody, Personify, Exemplify

Antonyms: Contradict, Differ, Deviate, Misrepresent

Example: Her discipline and focus epitomize true professionalism.

Miscalculate (verb)

Calculate wrongly; make an incorrect estimate. गलत गणना करना

Synonyms: Err, Misjudge, Misestimate, Miscompute

Antonyms: Calculate, Compute, Estimate, Determine

Example: He miscalculated the budget and ran out of money halfway through the project.

Incentivize (verb)

Provide someone with an incentive to do something. प्रोत्साहन देना

Synonyms: Motivate, Encourage, Stimulate, Induce

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Disincentivize, Demotivate

Example: The company will incentivize employees with bonuses for meeting targets.

Overture (noun)

An introduction to something, especially a piece of music; also an opening proposal or gesture. प्रस्तावना; प्रारंभिक प्रस्ताव

Synonyms: Prelude, Introduction, Opening, Proposal

Antonyms: Finale, Conclusion, Rejection, Refusal

Example: The minister made an overture for peace talks with the neighboring country.

Prejudice (noun)

An unfair opinion or feeling formed without enough knowledge or facts. पूर्वाग्रह

Synonyms: Bias, Bigotry, Preconception, Discrimination

Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Objectivity, Neutrality

Example: Prejudice can prevent people from judging others based on merit.

Entrust (verb)

Assign the responsibility for something to someone. सौंपना

Synonyms: Assign, Delegate, Commit, Confide

Antonyms: Withhold, Keep, Retain, Distrust

Example: The manager entrusted him with handling the client’s account.

Dauntless (adjective)

Fearless and determined. निडर

Synonyms: Fearless, Intrepid, Bold, Undaunted

Antonyms: Timid, Fearful, Cowardly, Fainthearted

Example: The dauntless firefighter ran into the burning building to save the child.

Rancid (adjective)

Having an unpleasant smell or taste, especially because of being old and stale. बासी और दुर्गंधयुक्त

Synonyms: Putrid, Rotten, Foul, Stale

Antonyms: Fresh, Fragrant, Pleasant, Aromatic

Example: The rancid butter ruined the entire dish with its bad smell.

Auspice (noun)

Protection or support, especially from someone or an organization. संरक्षण

Synonyms: Patronage, Protection, Support, Sponsorship

Antonyms: Opposition, Hindrance, Obstruction, Neglect

Example: The event was held under the auspices of the city council.

Enmesh (verb)

Entangle or trap in a net; involve deeply. जाल में फँसाना; उलझा देना

Synonyms: Entangle, Snare, Tangle, Trap

Antonyms: Free, Release, Unravel, Disentangle

Example: The thick vines enmeshed the fence, making it hard to open the gate.

Upend (verb)

Turn upside down; disrupt or overturn completely. उलट देना; अस्त-व्यस्त कर देना

Synonyms: Overturn, Upset, Topple, Overthrow

Antonyms: Stabilize, Restore, Settle, Maintain

Example: The sudden policy change upended the company’s entire plan for the year.

Slovenly (adjective)

Messy and careless in appearance or habits. अव्यवस्थित और लापरवाह

Synonyms: Untidy, Unkempt, Scruffy, Negligent

Antonyms: Neat, Tidy, Orderly, Meticulous

Example: His slovenly room was filled with scattered clothes and unwashed dishes.

Clairvoyant (adjective)

Able to see or know things that are not visible or known to others; having supernatural insight. भविष्यदर्शी

Synonyms: Psychic, Prophetic, Prescient, Farsighted

Antonyms: Unaware, Oblivious, Blind, Unperceptive

Example: The clairvoyant woman claimed she could predict events before they happened.

Incongruity (noun)

Lack of harmony or agreement; something that does not fit. असंगति; बेमेलपन

Synonyms: Inconsistency, Mismatch, Incompatibility, Discrepancy

Antonyms: Harmony, Congruity, Consistency, Conformity

Example: The incongruity between his promises and his actions made people distrust him.

Covetous (adjective)

Having a strong desire for someone else’s possessions. लोभी; लालची

Synonyms: Greedy, Avaricious, Envious, Desirous

Antonyms: Content, Generous, Indifferent, Unselfish

Example: He gave a covetous look at his friend’s expensive watch.

Punctuate (verb)

Interrupt or emphasize something at intervals; add marks like comma, full stop, etc. विराम-चिह्न लगाना; बीच-बीच में जोर देना

Synonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Stress, Interject

Antonyms: Continue, Maintain, Smooth, Uninterrupted

Example: Her speech was punctuated by long pauses that made everyone attentive.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Allot

2. Antonym of Incongruity

3. Synonym of Entrust

4. Antonym of Covetous

5. Synonym of Slovenly

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