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Edifice (noun)

A large imposing building, or a complex system built up over time. विशाल भवन; ढाँचा

Synonyms: Structure, Building, Framework, Construct

Antonyms: Ruin, Rubble, Fragment, Shack

Example: The whole edifice of the family business rested on one old contract.

Endemic (adjective)

Regularly found in and typical of a particular place or group; deeply rooted. किसी क्षेत्र में स्थायी रूप से व्याप्त

Synonyms: Prevalent, Native, Widespread, Entrenched

Antonyms: Rare, Foreign, Eradicated, Alien

Example: Waterlogging is endemic to this low-lying colony every monsoon.

Repudiate (verb)

To reject or deny the truth or validity of something. अस्वीकार करना; खंडन करना

Synonyms: Reject, Deny, Disown, Renounce

Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Admit, Endorse

Example: The minister repudiated the claim that files had been destroyed.

Antithetical (adjective)

Directly opposed or completely contrary to something. सर्वथा विपरीत

Synonyms: Contrary, Opposed, Incompatible, Contradictory

Antonyms: Similar, Compatible, Alike, Consistent

Example: Secrecy is antithetical to the very idea of a public audit.

Indispensable (adjective)

Absolutely necessary; impossible to manage without. अपरिहार्य; अत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Essential, Vital, Crucial, Necessary

Antonyms: Dispensable, Unnecessary, Optional, Superfluous

Example: For a village clinic, cold storage for vaccines is indispensable.

Obsolete (adjective)

No longer in use or useful; out of date. अप्रचलित; पुराना पड़ चुका

Synonyms: Outdated, Antiquated, Defunct, Archaic

Antonyms: Modern, Current, Fashionable, Prevailing

Example: Floppy disks became obsolete within a single decade.

Venerate (verb)

To regard with deep respect or reverence. श्रद्धा करना; पूजनीय मानना

Synonyms: Revere, Worship, Honour, Esteem

Antonyms: Despise, Mock, Scorn, Disrespect

Example: Villagers venerate the old banyan tree at the crossroads.

Rancour (noun)

Bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will. कटुता; द्वेष

Synonyms: Bitterness, Animosity, Spite, Resentment

Antonyms: Goodwill, Amity, Warmth, Friendliness

Example: They divided the property without rancour and remained friends.

Creditably (adverb)

In a way that deserves praise or respect. सराहनीय ढंग से

Synonyms: Commendably, Admirably, Respectably, Worthily

Antonyms: Poorly, Shamefully, Badly, Disgracefully

Example: The junior team performed creditably against far stronger rivals.

Deleverage (verb)

To reduce debt, especially by paying it off or selling assets. कर्ज़ का बोझ घटाना

Synonyms: Reduce Debt, Pay Down, Unwind Borrowings, Cut Liabilities

Antonyms: Borrow, Leverage, Indebt, Overextend

Example: The company sold two plants to deleverage its stretched balance sheet.

Asymmetry (noun)

A lack of balance or equality between two sides or parties. असमानता; असंतुलन

Synonyms: Imbalance, Disparity, Unevenness, Inequality

Antonyms: Symmetry, Balance, Parity, Evenness

Example: There is a clear asymmetry between what buyers and sellers know.

Ephemeral (adjective)

Lasting for a very short time; short-lived. क्षणभंगुर; अल्पकालिक

Synonyms: Fleeting, Transient, Momentary, Short-Lived

Antonyms: Permanent, Enduring, Lasting, Eternal

Example: The fame of a viral video is usually ephemeral.

Disintegrate (verb)

To break into small parts and lose all structure or unity. टुकड़े-टुकड़े होना; बिखर जाना

Synonyms: Crumble, Fragment, Shatter, Break Up

Antonyms: Unite, Cohere, Assemble, Consolidate

Example: The old register disintegrated the moment it was lifted.

Mitigation (noun)

The act of making something less severe, harmful or painful. शमन; तीव्रता कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Easing, Abatement

Antonyms: Aggravation, Intensification, Worsening, Escalation

Example: Planting trees along the highway is a small mitigation of dust and heat.

Obdurate (adjective)

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. हठी; अड़ियल

Synonyms: Stubborn, Unyielding, Inflexible, Adamant

Antonyms: Yielding, Flexible, Compliant, Amenable

Example: The landlord remained obdurate and refused any reduction in rent.

Concessional (adjective)

Offered on easier terms than usual, as with low-interest loans. रियायती शर्तों वाला

Synonyms: Subsidised, Discounted, Soft-Term, Preferential

Antonyms: Commercial, Full-Price, Costly, Market-Rate

Example: Small farmers received concessional credit for buying seeds.

Conspicuous (adjective)

Clearly visible and attracting attention; hard to miss. स्पष्ट दिखाई देने वाला; ध्यानाकर्षक

Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Obvious, Striking

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Hidden, Subtle, Unnoticeable

Example: His bright orange jacket made him conspicuous in the grey crowd.

Cohort (noun)

A group of people sharing a common feature, often age or experience. समान वर्ग या समूह

Synonyms: Group, Batch, Set, Contingent

Antonyms: Individual, Loner, Outsider, Single

Example: This year's cohort of trainees is the largest the institute has taken.

Panacea (noun)

A supposed remedy that cures all diseases or solves all problems. रामबाण उपाय

Synonyms: Cure-All, Universal Remedy, Elixir, Magic Bullet

Antonyms: Poison, Bane, Partial Fix, Palliative

Example: More policing is no panacea for social unrest.

Relegate (verb)

To send to a lower or less important position or place. निम्न स्थान पर डालना

Synonyms: Demote, Downgrade, Consign, Sideline

Antonyms: Promote, Elevate, Upgrade, Advance

Example: The old trophy was relegated to a corner of the storeroom.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Panacea

2. Antonym of Obdurate

3. Synonym of Deleverage

4. Antonym of Ephemeral

5. Synonym of Asymmetry

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