1 Decipher (verb)
समझना
To succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand.
Synonyms: Comprehend, Interpret, Perceive
Antonyms: Confuse, Misinterpret, Misunderstand
Example: Can anyone decipher his handwriting?
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1 Decipher (verb)
समझना
Synonyms: Comprehend, Interpret, Perceive
Antonyms: Confuse, Misinterpret, Misunderstand
Example: Can anyone decipher his handwriting?
2 Procrastination (noun)
विलंब
Synonyms: Dithering, Vacillation, Filibuster, Temporizing, Stall
Antonyms: Hurry, Hasten, Hustle, Accelerate
Example: After weeks of procrastination, the president finally resigned.
3 Sap (verb)
अशक्त कर देना
Synonyms: Erode, Wear away, Deplete, Lessen
Antonyms: Strengthen, Build
Example: Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
4 Dire (adjective)
बहुत बुरा
Synonyms: Defective, Substandard, Faulty, Imperfect, Below par
Antonyms: Perfect, Flawless, Sound
Example: The weather was absolutely dire.
5 Moribund (adjective)
मरणासन्न
Synonyms: Inactive, Stagnant, Motionless, Inoperative
Antonyms: Active, Functioning, Working, Operating
Example: My moribund computer is more than likely going to stop working at any second.
6 Spectacular (adjective)
शानदार
Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational
Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary
Example: The special effects were quite spectacular.
7 Encomium (noun)
गुणगान
Synonyms: Eulogy, Panegyric, Accolade, Tribute
Antonyms: Condemnation, Criticism, Censure
Example: The functions were not rituals to merely shower encomiums on the birthday boy.
8 Chasm (noun)
दरार
Synonyms: Breach, Gulf, Rift
Example: One year later and the chasm between this side and that side has grown ever wider.
9 Cling (verb)
अडिग रहना
Synonyms: Adhere, Stick, Hold
Antonyms: Detach, Let go
Example: People cling stubbornly to the worldview that sustains them.
10 Phalanx (noun)
झुंड
Synonyms: Group, Troop, Company
Example: He headed past the phalanx of waiting reporters to the line of limos.
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