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Scrambled (verb)

The action of scrambling up or over rough or steep ground, especially as a leisure activity. संघर्ष

Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble

Antonyms: Dawdle, Crawl, Amble, Stroll.

Example: We scrambled up the hill.

Chaos (noun)

In a state of chaos. अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Synonyms: Disorderly, Disordered, Disorganized, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Harmonized, Normal.

Example: My house is chaotic but it's great fun.

Desperately (adverb)

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. निराश

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.

Deteriorate (verb)

Becoming progressively worse. बिगड़ती

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse

Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.

Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.

Envoy (noun)

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

Escalation (noun)

A rapid increase. वृद्धि

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

Complication (noun)

To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand. जटिल बनाना

Synonyms: Convolute, Impede, Involve, Muddle

Antonyms: Enlighten, Explain, Order, Arrange

Example: All he does is complicate things.

Stabilization (noun)

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change. स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.

Apparently (adverb)

Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.

Resignation (noun)

Leave a job or office. इस्तीफा

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.

Deliberating (verb)

Done consciously and intentionally. सोचा-समझा

Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned

Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless

Example: She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner/way.

Prominent (adjective)

Important or famous. प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Development (noun)

The process of developing or being developed. विकास

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.

Induction (noun)

Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization. शामिल

Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit

Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel

Example: She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Indulging (verb)

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. लिप्त

Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate

Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She has never been one to indulge in gossip.

Establish (verb)

The action of establishing something or being established. प्रतिष्ठानों

Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration

Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding

Example: The establishment of a business.

Considered (adjective)

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent. काफी

Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly

Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.

Slammed (verb)

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He slammed the door in my face.

Raised (adjective)

Lift or move to a higher position or level. उठाना

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He raised his head and looked around.

Significant (adjective)

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

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1. Synonym of Complication

2. Antonym of Chaos

3. Synonym of Significant

4. Antonym of Induction

5. Synonym of Resignation

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