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6 Reminiscent (adjective)

याद दिलाने वाला

Reminiscent meaning

Reminding you of something/somebody.

Synonyms: Remindful, Redolent, Evocative, Resonant, Nostalgic

Antonyms: Forgetful, Unreminiscent

Example: This one was reminiscent of Mumbai but with a dash of humiliation on top.

7 Speculator (noun)

लाभ की आशा से व्यापार करने वाला

Speculator meaning

A person who buys and sells goods or shares in a company in the hope of making a profit

Synonyms: Financier, Venturer, Trader

Antonyms: Pauper, Have-Not

Example: We should not bail out real estate speculators, or those who made the reckless decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford.

8 Stagnant (adjective)

स्थिर/गतिहीन

Stagnant meaning

Not developing, growing or changing.

Synonyms: Static, Stationary, Motionless, Still

Antonyms: Active, Moving, Energetic, Rising

Example: He is seeking advice on how to revive the stagnant economy.

9 Vicious (adjective)

Vicious meaning

Cruel and intended to upset someone.

Synonyms: Malicious, Vindictive, Spiteful, Mean, Malevolent

Antonyms: Nice, Sympathetic, Decent, Gentle

Example: It is a deliberate, nasty and vicious attack on a young man's character.

10 Potent (adjective)

शक्तिशाली

Potent meaning

Very effective and powerful

Synonyms: Strong, Powerful, Mighty, Vigorous

Antonyms: Ineffective, Weak, Impotent, Powerless

Example: Their most potent weapon was the Exocet missile.

11 Pile (noun)

ढेर

Pile meaning

Number of things that have been placed on top of each other

Synonyms: Heap, Stack, Pack, Bundle

Antonyms: Scatter, Disburse, Dissipate

Example: I found it in a pile of documents on his desk.

12 Prosecute (verb)

किसी बात का अभियोग लगाना/अभियोजित करना

Prosecute meaning

To officially charge somebody with a crime in court

Synonyms: Pursue, Sue, Indict, Litigate

Antonyms: Ignore, Liberate, Pardon

Example: The police decided not to prosecute.

13 Derail (verb)

एक प्रक्रिया को जारी रहने से रोकना

Derail meaning

To stop a process from continuing in the way it was intended to.

Synonyms: Wreck, Hinder, Obstruct, Disrupt

Antonyms: Forward, Encourage, Soothe

Example: This latest incident could derail the peace process.

14 Acrimony (noun)

कटुता

Acrimony meaning

Angry bitter feelings or words.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Tartness, Rancour

Antonyms: Sweet, Liking, Flattery

Example: The dispute was settled without acrimony.

15 Regrettable (adjective)

अफसोसजनक

Regrettable meaning

Sorry about something.

Synonyms: Sad, Grievous, Pitiful, Disappointing

Antonyms: Pleasant, Joyous, Pleasing

Example: The loss of jobs is highly regrettable.

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