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15 words · first 5 free, all 15 with Prime

2 Tout (verb)

प्रचारित करना, शेखी बघारना

Tout meaning

Attempt to persuade people of the merits of; to make much of.

Synonyms: Promote, Ballyhoo, Hype, Commend, Publicize

Antonyms: Understate, Devalue, Belittle, Slam

Example: She's being touted as the next leader of the party.

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6 Ramification (noun)

प्रभाव

Ramification meaning

The effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect.

Synonyms: Outcome, Consequence, Upshot, Corollary, Repercussions

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Origin, Basis

Example: Smoking regularly could have serious ramifications.

7 Crux (noun)

मूलतत्त्व

Crux meaning

The central or essential point of a situation, problem, etc.

Synonyms: Core, Nub, Essence, Nucleus

Example: The cru of the problem lies elsewhere.

8 Wary (adjective)

चौकन्ना

Wary meaning

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonyms: Watchful, Hawk-Eyed, Vigilant, Chary, Wakeful

Antonyms: Heedless, Inattentive, Negligent, Slack, Inadvertent

Example: The thief was spotted by wary neighbours.

9 Extol (verb)

प्रशंसा करना

Extol meaning

Praise enthusiastically.

Synonyms: Criticize, Slate, Censure, Denounce, Excoriate, Pan

Antonyms: Praise, Applaud, Laud, Commend

Example: The television series was extolled widely.

10 Vocal (adjective)

मुखर

Vocal meaning

Telling people your opinions or protesting about something loudly and with confidence.

Synonyms: Outspoken, Vociferous, Articulate, Uninhibited

Antonyms: Quiet, Taciturn, Reticent, Introverted

Example: He was vocal in condemning the action.

11 Petty (adjective)

तुच्छ

Petty meaning

Not having any serious purpose or value.

Synonyms: Fiddling, Insignificant, Nugatory, Trifling, Trivial

Antonyms: Vital, Momentous, Consequential, Substantial, Crucial

Example: I don't want to hear any more about your petty squabbles.

12 Embolden (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना; साहस देना

Embolden meaning

Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Synonyms: Animate, Bolster, Hearten, Fortify

Antonyms: Dispirit, Deter, Desolate, Dismay

Example: His success emboldened him to expand his business.

13 Upend (verb)

पलटना

Upend meaning

Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.

Synonyms: Upset, Topple, Overturn, Flip Over, Invert

Antonyms: Right, Redress, Rectify, Restore, Correct

Example: His sudden reappearance upended all those efforts.

14 Advocate (verb)

समर्थन करना

Advocate meaning

To support or recommend something publicly.

Synonyms: Espouse, Endorse, Champion, Back

Antonyms: Oppose, Contradict, Attack

Example: Heart specialists strongly advocate low-cholesterol diets.

15 Shrill (adjective)

कर्णभेदी, तेज और महीन आवाज

Shrill meaning

(of sounds or voices) very high and loud, in an unpleasant way.

Synonyms: Piercing, Strident, Penetrating, Screechy

Antonyms: Mild, Soft, Low, Pleasant

Example: The train entered the tunnel with a shrill whistle.

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