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15 words · first 5 free, all 15 with Prime

6 Bifurcate (verb)

दो शाखाओं में बांटना

Bifurcate meaning

To divide into two separate parts.

Synonyms: Diverge, Split, Separate, Ramify

Antonyms: Combine, Unite, Join, Converge

Example: Just below Cairo the river bifurcates.

7 Persist (verb)

बना रहना

Persist meaning

To continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable.

Synonyms: Continue, Endure, Remain, Stay

Antonyms: Stop, Cease, Discontinue, Halt

Example: Contact your doctor if the cough persists.

8 Traumatic (Adjective)

आघातपूर्ण

Traumatic meaning

Extremely unpleasant and causing you to feel upset and/or anxious.

Synonyms: Distressing, Disturbing, Awful, Upsetting, Painful

Antonyms: Calming, Pleasant, Wonderful, Soothing

Example: Divorce can be traumatic for everyone involved.

9 Draconian (Adjective)

कठोर

Draconian meaning

Extremely cruel and severe.

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Cruel, Strict

Antonyms: Mild, Calm, Gentle, Easy

Example: There have been calls for draconian measures against drug-related crime.

10 Predicament (noun)

कठिन परिस्थिति

Predicament meaning

A difficult or an unpleasant situation, especially one where it is difficult to know what to do.

Synonyms: Quandary, Plight, Mess, Crisis

Antonyms: Advantage, Blessing, Ease, Boon

Example: I'm in a terrible predicament.

11 Approbation (noun)

स्वीकृति

Approbation meaning

Approval or agreement.

Synonyms: Approval, Consent, Acceptance, Permission

Antonyms: Disapprobation, Disapproval, Refusal, Rejection

Example: The King received the official approbation of the church.

12 Egalitarian (noun)

समतावादी

Egalitarian meaning

A person who believes that everyone is equal and should have the same rights and opportunities.

Synonyms: Unbiased, Impartial, Equitable, Nondiscriminatory

Antonyms: Elitist, Snob, Snot

Example: He described himself as ‘an egalitarian’.

13 Dwell (verb)

रहना

Dwell meaning

To live somewhere.

Synonyms: Live, Inhibit, Reside, Stay

Antonyms: Leave, Move, Depart

Example: He dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside.

14 Pernicious (Adjective)

घातक

Pernicious meaning

Having a very harmful effect on somebody/something, especially in a way that is not easily noticed.

Synonyms: Baneful, Deadly, Harmful, Detrimental

Antonyms: Harmless, Beneficial, Advantageous, Helpful

Example: Ageism is equally as offensive and pernicious as sexism.

15 Turbulence (noun)

विक्षोभ

Turbulence meaning

A situation in which there is a lot of sudden change, trouble, argument and sometimes violence.

Synonyms: Upheaval, Turmoil, Confusion, Disorder

Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Still, Order

Example: The country is facing a summer of political turbulence.

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