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Vortex (noun)

A mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its empty centre. भंवर, बवंडर

Synonyms: Whirlpool, Maelstrom, Eddy, Swirl, Spiral

Example: A boat sucked down into the vortex.

Conjecture (noun)

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. अनुमान, निराधार कल्पना

Synonyms: Guess, Surmise, Speculation, Hypothesis

Antonyms: Fact, Proof, Certainty

Example: Your argument is being ignored because it is basically nothing but conjecture.

Fungible (adjective)

Capable of being substituted in place of one another. अदला-बदली करने योग्य

Synonyms: Commutable, Exchangeable, Interchangeable, Substitutable

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar

Example: In the old days, people traded fungible items instead of paying with money.

Visceral (adjective)

Based on deep feeling and emotional reactions rather than on reason or thought. अंतर्बोध से प्राफ्त

Synonyms: Intuitive, Instinctive, Gut, Spontaneous

Antonyms: Reasoned, Analytic

Example: His approach to acting is visceral rather than intellectual.

Throw a monkey wrench into (idioms)

To do something that prevents a plan or activity from succeeding. कुछ ऐसा करना जो योजना को सफल होने से रोकता है

Synonyms: Disrupt, Hamper, Cripple, Hinder

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Permit

Example: We had everything in line for the party, but having the caterer cancel on us at the last minute really threw a monkey wrench into our plans.

Dexterity (noun)

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. निपुणता, कौशल

Synonyms: Deftness, Adeptness, Adroitness, Sleight

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Maladroitness, Gracelessness

Example: Reid's dexterity on the guitar is exceptional.

Predilection (noun)

A preference for something; a strong liking. पूर्वाभिरुचि, झुकाव

Synonyms: Penchant, Proclivity, Fondness, Propensity

Antonyms: Disinclination, Dislike, Aversion, Repugnance

Example: While girls wear the colour pink often, boys have a predilection for wearing blue and black clothing.

Preponderant (adjective)

Having superior weight, force, or influence. प्रधान, प्रमुख, हावी

Synonyms: Predominant, Paramount, Preeminent, Supreme

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inferior, Mediocre

Example: Music does not play a very preponderant role in the school's teaching.

Abridge (verb)

To make less in extent or duration. संक्षेप करना, कम करना

Synonyms: Abbreviate, Curtail, Syncopate, Truncate

Antonyms: Elongate, Extend, Prolong, Protract

Example: Abridge a dictionary by omitting rare words.

Intangible (adjective)

Unable to be touched; not having physical presence.

Synonyms: Impalpable, Abstract , Insubstantial, Imperceptible

Antonyms: Palpable, Tactile, Tangible, Touchable

Example: Electrical energy is completely intangible.