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Wednesday, 18 May 2022

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15 words · first 5 free, all 15 with Prime

1 Propel (verb)

आगे को बढ़ाना, पहुंचा देना

Propel meaning

Drive into a particular situation.

Synonyms: Catapult, Spur, Hurl, Hurtle

Antonyms: Hinder, Impede, Check, Thwart

Example: Their music propelled them to the top of the charts.

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3 Dilemma (noun)

दुविधा

Dilemma meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Synonyms: Quandary, Predicament, Catch-22, Perplexity, Fix, Catch

Antonyms: Ease, Comfort

Example: She faced a dilemma about whether to accept the offer or not.

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4 Pertinently (adverb)

प्रवीणता से, पटुता से

Pertinently meaning

In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Synonyms: Appositely, Fittingly, Aptly, Suitably, Relevantly

Antonyms: Inappropriately, Clumsily, Improperly

Example: The report examines the causes of rising unemployment, and, more pertinently, offers some solutions.

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5 Fend off (verb)

से बचना

Fend off meaning

To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing.

Synonyms: Resist, Fight Off, Deflect, Ward Off, Avert

Antonyms: Let In, Welcome, Embrace

Example: The minister had to fend off some awkward questions from reporters.

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6 Cede (verb)

सपुर्द करना

Cede meaning

To give somebody control of something or give them power, a right, etc., especially unwillingly.

Synonyms: Hand Over, Surrender, Concede, Relinquish

Antonyms: Fight, Refuse, Withhold, Defend

Example: Cuba was ceded by Spain to the US in 1898

7 Nudge (verb)

उकसाना

Nudge meaning

Gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Synonyms: Prompt, Coax, Stimulate, Prod, Jog

Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage, Hold Back

Example: We have to nudge the politicians in the right direction.

8 Overture (noun)

संबंध बढ़ाने का इशारा

Overture meaning

A suggestion or an action by which somebody tries to make friends, start a business relationship, have discussions, etc. with somebody else.

Synonyms: Opening Move, Advances, Proposition, Proposal, Tender

Example: He began making overtures to a number of merchant banks.

9 Shrug off (verb)

उपेक्षा करना

Shrug off meaning

To ignore somebody/something; to treat somebody/something as unimportant.

Synonyms: Ignore, Dismiss, Disregard, Brush Aside, Play Down

Antonyms: Regard, Attend, Heed, Acknowledge, Dote On, Mark

Example: He brushed aside my fears.

10 Conundrum (noun)

पहेली, दुविधा

Conundrum meaning

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Synonyms: Enigma, Riddle, Quandary, Poser, Mystery

Antonyms: Solution, Clarification, Explanation

Example: Time will doubtless provide the answer to that conundrum.

11 Restive (adjective)

अशांत, बेचैन

Restive meaning

Unwilling to be controlled or be patient.

Synonyms: Restless, Fidgety, Agitated, Edgy

Antonyms: Calm, Tranquil, Composed, Unruffled

Example: The citizens were becoming restive as they found their rights violated.

12 Dissident (noun)

वह मनुष्य जो प्रचलित मत के विरुद्ध हो

Dissident meaning

A person who does not agree with opinions that are officially or generally accepted.

Synonyms: Objector, Dissenter, Nonconformist, Heretic

Antonyms: Conformist, Conformer, Believer

Example: I don't consider a person to be disreputable just because he is a dissident.

13 Revamp (verb)

पूरी जाँच करके मरम्मत करना

Revamp meaning

To examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and make any necessary changes or repairs.

Synonyms: Improve, Modernise, Recondition, Revamp

Antonyms: Damage, Ruin, Destroy, Impair, Mar

Example: The government plans to overhaul the health service.

14 Manifest (verb)

प्रकट करना

Manifest meaning

To show something clearly, especially a feeling, an attitude or a quality.

Synonyms: Demonstrate, Reveal, Exhibit, Evince

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Obscure, Shroud

Example: His fear and anticipation were manifested in the drills that he's been doing with his team.

15 Incoherent (adjective)

बेतुका

Incoherent meaning

Not clear and hard to understand.

Synonyms: Unclear, Inarticulate, Muddled, Unintelligible

Antonyms: Lucid, Clear, Logical

Example: Rachel whispered something incoherent.

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