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Overhaul (noun)

An examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it. पूरीजांचऔरमरम्मत

Synonyms: Repair, Rebuilding, Restoration, Mending

Antonyms: Deterioration, Destruction, Worsening

Example: They can only be honestly confronted by a thorough overhaul of the system the minister will be asked to control.

Stellar (adjective)

Exceptionally good. शानदार

Synonyms: Outstanding, Astounding, Breathtaking

Antonyms: Ordinary, Inferior, Poor

Example: His restaurant has received stellar ratings in the guides.

Seminal (adjective)

Very important and having a strong influence on later developments. अत्यंत प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Influential, Formative, Groundbreaking

Antonyms: Unimportant, Irrelevant, Inconsiderable

Example: His book on social policy proved to be seminal.

Espouse (verb)

To give your support to a belief, policy, etc. सहारा देना

Synonyms: Support, Accept, Adopt, Assist

Antonyms: Oppose, Abandon, Hinder, Disprove

Example: He espouses the belief that true revolutionaries must anchor their efforts in an act of love of people and of life.

Conundrum (noun)

A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve. समस्या

Synonyms: Problem, Difficult Question, Quandary, Poser, Enigma, Dilemma

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benison, Grace

Example: One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.

Berate (verb)

Scold or criticize (someone) angrily. फटकारना

Synonyms: Rebuke, Reprove, Reprimand, Chide

Antonyms: Laud, Praise

Example: I read one where the whole thing starts with him being berated for being out of shape.

Temerity (noun)

Excessive confidence. उतावलापन

Synonyms: Audacity, Boldness, Impudence

Antonyms: Modesty, Shyness

Example: No one had the temerity to question his conclusions.

Propound (verb)

Put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others. प्रस्तुत करना

Synonyms: Present, Come up with, Mention

Antonyms: Withhold, Withdraw

Example: He's written several popular books propounding his theories.

Paradox (noun)

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. विरोधाभास

Synonyms: Contradiction, Incongruity, Anomaly

Antonyms: Consistency, Agreement

Example: It is a curious paradox that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.

Embrace (verb)

Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically. आलिंगन करना

Synonyms: Welcome, Accept, Take up, Adopt

Antonyms: Discard, Shun, Repudiate

Example: Besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology.

Unsavoury (adjective)

Disagreeable and unpleasant because morally disreputable. अरुचिकर

Synonyms: Unpleasant, Obnoxious, Disagreeable

Antonyms: Reputable, Wonderful

Example: Some of his commissions have some pretty unsavoury characters with shady pasts.

Dispensation (noun)

A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time. व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule

Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old dispensation.

Ravage (noun)

The destructive effects of something. विनाश

Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc

Antonyms: Assist, Aid

Example: Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.

Apprehension (noun)

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. डर

Synonyms: Worry, Uneasiness, Restlessness, Anxiety

Antonyms: Calmness, Contentment

Example: She had some apprehensions about the filming.

Bankroll (verb)

Support (a person, organization, or project) financially. प्रायोजित करना

Synonyms: Sponsor, Insure, Provide security for, Fund

Antonyms: Disapprove , Defund

Example: The extent to which the US would help bankroll this option is unclear.