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Monday, 11 October 2021

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6 Fester (verb)

बुरा होना

Fester meaning

(of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

Synonyms: Rankle, Chafe, Brew, Gnaw

Antonyms: Mollify, Pacify, Placate

Example: Instead of talking the matter over with him, she allowed her resentment to fester in her mind.

7 Fillip (noun)

प्रोत्साहन

Fillip meaning

Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Synonyms: Boost, Stimulus, Impetus

Antonyms: Hindrance, Encumbrance

Example: The book signing session should provide a fillip to sales.

8 Bleak (adjective)

निराशाजनक

Bleak meaning

Not hopeful or encouraging.

Synonyms: Unpromising, Unfavourable, Portentous

Antonyms: Encouraging, Hopeful, Promising, Propitious

Example: Prospects for the industry are extremely bleak.

9 Elusive (adjective)

हाथ न आनेवाला

Elusive meaning

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Synonyms: Evasive, Cagey, Difficult to track down

Antonyms: Understandable, Definite

Example: Women walk miles on the blazing sands in search of an elusive pot of water.

10 Intimidation (noun)

डराना-धमकाना

Intimidation meaning

The act of frightening or threatening somebody so that they will do what you want.

Synonyms: Terrifying, Frightening, Unnerving, Daunting, Browbeating

Example: Confidence in the strength of their ideas will give people the will to stand up to the threats and intimidation.

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