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Sparse (adjective)

Meaning- Only present in small amounts or numbers and often spread over a large area. कम फैला हुआ अपर्याप्त

Synonyms: Scanty, Scattered, Thinly distributed, Few and far between

Antonyms: Plentiful, Dense, Sufficient, Abundant

Example: The information available on the subject is sparse.

Mutate (verb)

Meaning- Change in form or nature. परिवर्तित होना

Synonyms: Change, Modify, Transform, Convert, Evolve

Antonyms: Stabilize, Stay, Remain

Example: He had mutated into one of the earth’s most evil and cruel creatures imaginable.

Imbibe (verb)

Meaning- To receive and understand ideas or information. ग्रहण करना

Synonyms: Assimilate, Absorb, Soak Up, Acquire

Antonyms: Abstain, Refrain, Desist

Example: He imbibed elements of oriental mysticism from the years he spent in India.

Culmination (noun)

Meaning- The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time. शिखर

Synonyms: Climax, Apogee, Pinnacle, Completion, Summit, Apex

Antonyms: Nadir, Beginning, Start, Commencement

Example: Months of hard work culminated in success.

Rote (noun)

Meaning- The process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it rather than by understanding the meaning of it. दुहराव कण्ठ करना

Synonyms: Repetition, Parrot-fashion, Memorization, Groove

Example: You cannot fully understand a subject through rote learning.

Inane (adjective)

Meaning- Stupid or silly; with no meaning. मूर्खतापूर्ण अनर्थक

Synonyms: Fatuous, Imbecilic, Senseless, Mindless, Brainless, Foolish

Antonyms: Sensible, Smart, Meaningful, Weighty

Example: The last question was especially inane.

Articulate (verb)

Meaning- To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. स्पष्ट रूप से कहना

Synonyms: Express, Assert, Proclaim, Mention, Communicate, Announce, Air

Example: It is the school’s duty to articulate its practices to parents.

Cynical (adjective)

Meaning- Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important. संशयात्मक

Synonyms: Sceptical, Doubtful, Distrustful, Unbelieving, Suspicious

Antonyms: Trusting, Hopeful, Believing

Example: I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.

Virulent (adjective)

Meaning- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. जहरीला

Synonyms: Poisonous, Toxic, Noxious, Deadly, Pernicious

Antonyms: Pleasant, Harmless, Innocuous, Nontoxic

Example: The poison is so virulent that it kills a fish instantly.

Impel (verb)

Meaning- Drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something. प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Propel, Force, Drive, Compel, Oblige

Antonyms: Discourage, Restrain, Hinder, Suppress

Example: Financial difficulties impelled him to desperate measures.