1 Provoke (verb)
उकसाना
To cause a particular reaction.
Synonyms: Arouse, Incite, Annoy, Stimulate, Instigate
Antonyms: Appease, Clam, Pacify, Soothe, Placate
Example: The article was intended to provoke discussion.
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1 Provoke (verb)
उकसाना
Synonyms: Arouse, Incite, Annoy, Stimulate, Instigate
Antonyms: Appease, Clam, Pacify, Soothe, Placate
Example: The article was intended to provoke discussion.
2 Thin-Skinned (adjective)
संवेदनशील
Synonyms: Touchy, Sensitive, Delicate, Neurotic
Antonyms: Thick skinned, Insensitive, Carefree, Unfeeling
Example: He isn't the only successful politician to be cliquey and thin-skinned.
3 Betray (verb)
धोखा देना
Synonyms: Cheat, Deceive, Denounce, Turn Traitor
Antonyms: Support, Protect, Defend, Loyal
Example: She is the only one who did not betray her people and co-operate with the enemy.
4 Pursue (verb)
अनुशीलन करना
Synonyms: Chase, Seek, Practice, Conduct
Antonyms: Quit, Stop, Neglect, Ignore
Example: The officer pursued the van.
5 Compete (adjective)
प्रतिस्पर्द्धा करना
Synonyms: Contend, Via, Tussle, Match
Antonyms: Surrender, Help, Assist, Support
Example: Only 21 bodybuilders competed in the event.
6 Viability (noun)
विकासक्षमता
Synonyms: Feasibility, Practicality, Workability, Possibility
Antonyms: Idleness, Inactivity, Laziness, Dullness
Example: There are doubts about the commercial viability of the newspaper.
7 Peg (verb)
स्थिर रहना
Synonyms: Frozen, Fixed, Suspended, Deputed
Antonyms: Release, Let Go, Detach, Loose
Example: The peso was then strictly pegged to the dollar.
8 Surplus (noun)
आधिक्य
Synonyms: Excess, Extra, Plethora, Superfluous
Antonyms: Lack, Deficiency, Shortage, Deficit
Example: Wheat was in surplus that year.
9 Boost (verb)
प्रोत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Promote, Rise, Lift, Advance, Hike, Encourage
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Shrinkage, Reduce, Diminish
Example: The movie helped boost her screen career.
10 Intervene (verb)
मध्यस्थता करना
Synonyms: Step in, Interfere, Intrude, Mediate
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Avoid, Leave Alone
Example: She went over to intervene between the two men.
11 Reliable (adjective)
भरोसेमंद
Synonyms: Reliable, Trustworthy, Honest, Trusty, True
Antonyms: Undependable, Unreliable, Dishonest, Irresponsible
Example: We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
12 Relieve (verb)
राहत देना
Synonyms: Soothing, Easing, Mitigate, Lessen
Antonyms: Worry, Excite, Grow, Intensify
Example: Being able to tell the truth at last seemed to relieve her.
13 Tiresome (adjective)
उबाऊ
Synonyms: Tedious, Dull, Boring, Uninteresting, Humdrum
Antonyms: Interesting, Exciting, Fun, Eventful
Example: Buying a house can be a very tiresome business.
14 Stimulant (noun)
उत्तेजक औषधि
Synonyms: Spur, Excitant, Stimulation, Inducement
Antonyms: Depressant, Deterrent, Disincentive, Discouragement
Example: Coffee and tea are mild stimulants.
15 Precisely (adverb)
सटीक ढंग से
Synonyms: Accurately, Exactly, Definitely, Correctly
Antonyms: Imprecisely, Vaguely, Slightly, Differently
Example: The meeting began at precisely 4.00 p.m.
Every word here was picked from the day's newspaper editorials, so you learn the vocabulary that actually appears in SSC, Bank and other exam passages. Each word comes with its Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence; Prime members also get a trick to remember it. Read the editorial of the day to see the words in context, then test yourself in the daily English quiz.
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