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Delicate (adjective)

Very fine in texture or structure. नाज़ुक

Synonyms: Delicious, Delightful, Elegant, Exquisite

Antonyms: Callous, Crude, Firm, Hard

Example: He had delicate hands.

Hostile (adjective)

Unfriendly विरोधी

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

Massive (adjective)

Exceptionally large. बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had massive walls.

Disrupted (verb)

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

Negotiated (verb)

Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

Conservative (adjective)

Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. अनुदार

Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Stable

Antonyms: Incautious, Changeable, Inconstant, Unfixed

Example: The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a conservative.

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.

Implementation (noun)

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect. कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.

Dwindling (adjective)

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number. क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing

Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding

Example: Support for the party is dwindling.

Cohesive (adjective)

United and working together effectively. जोड़ने वाला

Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible

Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular

Example: His family is very cohesive compared with mine.

Necessitated (verb)

Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence. जरूरी

Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require

Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.

Example: Reduction in government spending will necessitate further cuts in public services.

Simultaneous (adjective)

At the same time. एक साथ

Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once

Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.

Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.

Anonymity (noun)

The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

Betrayed (verb)

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. धोखा

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

Substantial (adjective)

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. मूल

Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible

Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive.

Pitted (adjective)

Covered with holes or low areas. गड्ढे

Synonyms: Pocked, Rutted, Undulating, Wavy

Antonyms: Smooth, Flat, Even, Aligned

Example: Her skin was pitted by acne.

Palpable (adjective)

So obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Apparent, Certain, Conspicuous, Credible

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Concealed, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: There was palpable relief at the news.

Sailing through (verb)

To move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way. आसानी से पास हो जाना

Synonyms: Accomplish, Complete, Enact, Enforce

Antonyms: Abandon, Cancel, Fail, Forget

Example: The ball sailed through the open window.

Annoyed (adjective)

Feeling or showing angry irritation. परेशान

Synonyms: Irritated, Bothered, Exasperated, Upset

Antonyms: Pleased, Happy, Satisfied, Content

Example: She gave me an annoyed look.

Arrogance (noun)

The quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people. अहंकार

Synonyms: Superiority, Disdain, Attitude, Haughtiness

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Unpretentiousness, Shyness

Example: Her arrogance has earned her a lot of enemies.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 25 May 2024

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

1. Synonym of Anonymity

2. Antonym of Dwindling

3. Synonym of Negotiated

4. Antonym of Implementation

5. Synonym of Arrogance

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