1 Dismal (adjective)
निराशाजनक
Pitifully or disgracefully bad.
Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible
Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging
Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks dismal.
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1 Dismal (adjective)
निराशाजनक
Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible
Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging
Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks dismal.
2 Ensuing (adjective)
बाद का
Synonyms: Following, Subsequent, Succeeding
Antonyms: Former, Preceding, Previous
Example: He had become separated from his parents in the ensuing panic.
3 Hover (verb)
आस पास फिरना
Synonyms: Loiter, Stay nearby, Wait about
Antonyms: Settle, Rest
Example: Temperatures hovered around freezing.
4 Rung (noun)
पायदान
Synonyms: Level, Rank, Position, Degree
Example: The arrangement is designed to allow young couples to get a foot on the first rung of the housing ladder.
5 Stoke (verb)
और बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Inspire, Boost, Embolden
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade
Example: The Chancellor was stoking up a consumer boom
6 Concerted (adjective)
एकत्र करना
Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United
Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary
Example: A concerted effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.
7 Ramification (noun)
जटिलता
Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Source
Example: The outcome will have widespread ramifications for business as well as for the rest of society.
8 Languish (verb)
क्षीण होना
Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate
Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper
Example: The share price languished at 102p.
9 Shrill (adjective)
कल्पित
Synonyms: Piercing, Sharp, High-pitched, Screechy, Strident
Antonyms: Low, Soft, Mild, Calm
Example: The shrill cries of children broke the silence.
10 Rampant (adjective)
अनियंत्रित
Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained
Example: Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.
11 Slate (verb)
योजना बनाना
Synonyms: Set, Book, Fix
Example: London shows are slated for late June.
12 Plummet (verb)
अचानक से गिरना
Synonyms: Plunge, Fall, Drop, Decline, Nosedive, Tumble
Antonyms: Rise, Ascend, Soar, Shoot-Up, Escalate
Example: Her spirits plummeted at the thought of meeting him again.
13 Ratify (verb)
पुष्टि करना
Synonyms: Confirm, Approve, Agree to, Validate
Antonyms: Reject, Disapprove, Deny
Example: The treaty was ratified by all the member states.
14 Garb (noun)
पोशाक
Synonyms: Attire, Outfit, Turnout, Raiment
Example: He was dressed in Chinese garb and sporting a ponytail.
15 Seasoned (adjective)
अनुभवी
Synonyms: Experienced, Veteran, Matured
Antonyms: Inept, Incapable
Example: The youngsters were competing for the first time on snow against seasoned teams.
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