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4 Prune (verb)

कम करना, छोटा करना

Prune meaning

Reduce (something) in size, extent, or quantity in a number of small successive stages.

Synonyms: reduce, diminish, retrench, pare down, curtail

Antonyms: expand, raise, enlarge, amplify

Example: It will be necessary to prune this budget considerably.

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6 Exacerbate (verb)

गंभीरता बढ़ाना

Exacerbate meaning

Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.

Synonyms: aggravate, inflame, augment, exaggerate, intensify, heighten

Antonyms: improve, alleviate, soothe, assuage, mollify

Example: Military intervention will only exacerbate the conflict even further.

7 Imperative (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Imperative meaning

Of vital importance; crucial.

Synonyms: necessary, essential, pressing, indispensable

Antonyms: unforced, discretionary, trivial, optional

Example: It is imperative that politicians should be good communicators.

8 Volatility (noun)

अस्थिरता

Volatility meaning

The quality or state of being likely to change suddenly.

Synonyms: Changeability, Precariousness, Unpredictability, Capriciousness

Antonyms: Constancy, Permanency, Firmness, Steadiness

Example: The government's policies have only contributed to the volatility of the region.

9 Spurt (noun)

तेज़ गति, आवेग

Spurt meaning

A sudden increase in speed, effort, activity or emotion for a short period of time.

Synonyms: burst of speed, turn of speed, increase of speed, burst of energy, sprint, rush, surge

Antonyms: slump

Example: Many people are suffering economic hardship.

10 Prospects (noun)

संभावना

Prospects meaning

The likely future for somebody/something; what is likely to happen.

Synonyms: outlook, expectations, expectancy, hopes, possibility

Antonyms: unlikelihood, hopelessness

Example: The business prospect for next year is favourable.

11 Derision (noun)

तिरस्कार, अवहेलना

Derision meaning

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Synonyms: contempt, scorn, disdain, condescension,

Antonyms: respect, deference, veneration, reverence

Example: Why does he treat his father with such derision?

12 Grumble (verb)

विलाप करना

Grumble meaning

To complain or express sadness about something.

Synonyms: Lament, Bewail, Deplore, Bemoan

Antonyms: Be Happy, Praise, Compliment, Applaud

Example: They sat grumbling the fact that no one would give them a chance.

13 Murky (adjective)

संदिग्ध

Murky meaning

Obscure or morally questionable.

Synonyms: shady, questionable, dubious, suspicious, dark

Antonyms: innocent, naïve, trusting, indisputable

Example: He became involved in the murky world of international drug-dealing.

14 Meritorious (adjective)

प्रशांसा के योग्य

Meritorious meaning

Deserving praise.

Synonyms: praise worthy, laudable, estimable, commendable

Antonyms: disgraceful, contemptible, reprehensible, despicable

Example: He was praised for his meritorious service.

15 Deem (verb)

समझना

Deem meaning

Regard or consider in a specified way.

Synonyms: consider, adjudge, suppose, reckon

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, neglect, overlook

Example: We deem very highly of his administrative talent.

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