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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Predominant (adjective)

प्रमुख

Predominant meaning

Most noticeable, common, or important; having greater power or influence than others.

Synonyms: main, chief, dominant, leading, principal

Antonyms: Minor, Secondary, Subordinate, Insignificant

Example: Hindi was the predominant language spoken in the market.

2 Encroach (verb)

अतिक्रमण करना

Encroach meaning

Gradually intrude on (someone else’s territory, rights, or time).

Synonyms: Intrude, Infringe, Usurp, Invade

Antonyms: Respect, Retreat, Withdraw, Vacate

Example: The construction began to encroach on the nearby farmland.

3 Abstinence (noun)

परहेज

Abstinence meaning

The practice of deliberately avoiding something, especially alcohol, food, or certain pleasures.

Synonyms: Self-restraint, Temperance, Refraining, Renunciation

Antonyms: Indulgence, Excess, Overindulgence, Dissipation

Example: His doctor advised abstinence from sugary foods for a few months.

4 Procure (verb)

प्राप्त करना

Procure meaning

Obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty.

Synonyms: Obtain, Acquire, Secure, Get

Antonyms: Lose, Forfeit, Surrender, Relinquish

Example: The team managed to procure the required documents before the deadline.

5 Surmount (verb)

काबू पाना

Surmount meaning

Overcome a difficulty or obstacle; to rise above something.

Synonyms: Overcome, Conquer, Vanquish, Prevail over

Antonyms: Surrender, Succumb, Yield, Fail

Example: She surmounted many challenges to complete her education.

6 Propagate (verb)

फैलाना

Propagate meaning

Spread and promote (an idea, belief, or information); also to reproduce plants by natural or artificial means.

Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Circulate, Promote

Antonyms: Suppress, Conceal, Hide, Contain

Example: Social media can quickly propagate rumors if facts are not verified.

7 Deprecate (verb)

निंदा करना

Deprecate meaning

Express disapproval of; criticize (something); or consider something as less important/valuable.

Synonyms: Disapprove, Condemn, Criticize, Denounce

Antonyms: Approve, Praise, Endorse, Commend

Example: The manager deprecated the use of shortcuts that could reduce quality.

8 Detain (verb)

रोकना

Detain meaning

Keep someone from leaving; hold back or delay.

Synonyms: Hold, Restrain, Delay

Antonyms: Release, Free, Let go, Liberate

Example: The police detained the suspect for further questioning.

9 Recant (verb)

मुकर जाना

Recant meaning

Publicly withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion.

Synonyms: Retract, Renounce, Withdraw, Repudiate

Antonyms: Maintain, Uphold, Affirm, Stand by

Example: Under pressure, the witness recanted his earlier testimony.

10 Perceive (verb)

समझना / महसूस करना

Perceive meaning

Become aware of something through the senses; understand or interpret something in a particular way.

Synonyms: Notice, Observe, Discern, Comprehend

Antonyms: Misunderstand, Ignore, Overlook, Miss

Example: I perceived a change in his tone during the conversation.

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