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1 Discern (verb)

जानना, पहचानना

Discern meaning

To know, recognize or understand something, especially something that is not obvious.

Synonyms: Find Out, Discover, Fathom, Register

Antonyms: Overlook, Miss

Example: He discerned a certain coldness in their welcome.

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4 Exercise (verb)

प्रयोग में लाना

Exercise meaning

To use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve something.

Synonyms: Employ, Harness, Exert, Implement, Put Into Effect.

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Avoid, Shun

Example: The CEO exercised his prerogative to select a new manager.

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6 Revulsion (noun)

घृणा

Revulsion meaning

A sense of disgust and loathing.

Synonyms: Detestation, Abhorrence, Abomination, Repugnance

Antonyms: Adoration, Love, Admiration, Fondness

Example: He has a great revulsion for medicine.

7 Embroiled (adjective)

फँसा, उलझा हुआ

Embroiled meaning

Be Involved deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Synonyms: Involved, Entangled, Mired, Enmeshed

Antonyms: Free, Liberated, Untangled, Extricated

Example: He was also embroiled in a bitter dispute with a Limerick criminal.

8 Inimical (adjective)

हानिकार; प्रतिकूल

Inimical meaning

Harmful to something.

Synonyms: Harmful, Injurious, Detrimental, Deleterious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Advantageous, Favourable, Constructive

Example: Cigarettes have a proven inimical effect on the nervous system.

9 Ponder (verb)

चिन्तन करना

Ponder meaning

Think deeply and at length.

Synonyms: Think About, Contemplate, Muse, Brood

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Overlook

Example: No wonder she is pondering on a future role in politics.

10 Abate (verb)

मन्द या शान्त हो जाना

Abate meaning

(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.

Synonyms: Lessen, Subside, Drop Off, Wane, Taper Off, Recede

Antonyms: Rise, Intensify, Increase, Mount

Example: The storm suddenly abated’

11 Robust (adjective)

मजबूत, पुष्ट

Robust meaning

Strong and healthy; (of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Sinewy, Resilient

Antonyms: Fragile, Infirm, Feeble

Example: The formerly robust economy has begun to weaken.

12 Striking (adjective)

ध्यान आकर्षित करनेवाली

Striking meaning

Very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention.

Synonyms: Noticeable, Conspicuous, Prominent, Distinct, Salient

Antonyms: Unremarkable, Ordinary, Unexceptional, Unobtrusive

Example: She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.

13 Prosecute (verb)

अभियोग लगाना

Prosecute meaning

To officially charge somebody with a crime.

Synonyms: Accuse, Arraign, Charge, Indict

Antonyms: Exonerate, Free, Absolve, Acquit

Example: His former manager was indicted for fraud.

14 Scrutiny (noun)

जांच, समीक्षा

Scrutiny meaning

Critical observation or examination.

Synonyms: Inspection, Perusal, Inquiry, Audit, Probe, Review

Antonyms: Glance, Peep, Glimpse, Squint

Example: Their activities have come under police scrutiny.

15 Conclude (verb)

Conclude meaning

Arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning. (निष्कर्ष निकालना) Synonyms: Infer, Induce, Extrapolate, Generalize, Deduce, Draw Conclusion

Synonyms: Infer, Induce, Extrapolate, Generalize, Deduce, Draw Conclusion

Example: It is possible to conclude future developments from current trends.

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