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Goliath (noun)

Meaning: A person or thing that is very large or powerful. सम्राट

Synonyms: Giant, Behemoth, Titan, Leviathan, Whopper, Colossus

Antonyms: Mite, Midget, Pygmy

Example: David was a hero when he killed Goliath.

Decrepit (adjective)

Meaning: (of a thing or person) very old and not in good condition or health. जीर्ण

Synonyms: On Its Last Legs, Dilapidated, Run-Down, Ramshackle, Tumbledown, Shabby

Antonyms: Mended, Rebuilt, Fixed, Repaired, Sound

Example: Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.

Dungeon (noun)

Meaning: A dark underground room used as a prison, especially in a castle. कालकोठरी

Synonyms: Prison, Cell, Oubliette, Penitentiary

Example: Throw him into the dungeons!

Averse (adjective)

Meaning: Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Opposed, Antipathetic, Antagonistic, Disinclined, Loath, Ill-Disposed

Antonyms: Sympathetic, Keen, Friendly, Inclined, Disposed

Example: We are averse to such noisy surroundings.

Lofty (adjective)

Meaning: (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality. प्रशंसनीय

Synonyms: Admirable, Worthy, Noble, Sublime,

Antonyms: Disgraceful, Despicable, Contemptible, Reprehensible

Example: The new unit will start business today with the lofty goal of $ 100 million in sales within five years.

Stunt (verb)

Meaning: To prevent somebody/something from growing or developing as much as they/it should. बढ़ने न देना

Synonyms: Impede, Inhibit, Hinder, Check, Hamper

Antonyms: Help, Further, Advance, Facilitate

Example: The recovery of our industries is stunted by lack of funds

Glibly (adverb)

Meaning: In a way that uses words that are clever, but are not sincere, and do not show much thought. चिकनाई से

Synonyms: Slickly, Adroitly, Deftly, Patly, Unconvincingly

Antonyms: Sincerely, Guilelessly, Candidly, Genuinely

Example: He glibly professed his ignorance of the affair.

Salient (adjective)

Meaning: Most noticeable or important. प्रमुख

Synonyms: Chief, Conspicuous, Prominent, Vital

Antonyms: Minor, Trivial, Insignificant, Trifling

Example: She began to summarize the salient features of the proposal.

Amass (verb)

Meaning: To collect something, especially in large quantities. इकठ्ठा करना

Synonyms: Accumulate, Stockpile, Accrue, Hoard, Pile Up

Antonyms: Distribute, Dispense, Hand Out, Dole Out

Example: He amassed a fortune from silver mining.

Iconoclast (noun)

Meaning: A person who criticizes popular beliefs or established customs and ideas. रूढ़िगत विचारों का विरोधी

Synonyms: Revolutionary, Radical, Reformer, Freethinker

Antonyms: Conservative, Conformist, Orthodox

Example: Any healthy society needs iconoclasts, and he sure is one.