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1). Impede (Verb) – बाधा डालना
Definition: delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, hamper, handicap, hold back, hold up, delay, interfere with, disrupt, retard, slow
Antonyms: advance, aid, allow, assist, encourage
Usage: the sap causes swelling which can impede breathing
2). Deteriorate (Verb) – बिगड़ जाना
Definition: become progressively worse.
Synonyms: worsen, get worse, decline, be in decline, degenerate, decay;
Antonyms: approve, compliment, elevate, grow, improve
Usage: relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply
3). Drastic (Adjective) – भीषण
Definition: likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
Synonyms: extreme, serious, forceful, desperate, dire, radical, far-reaching, momentous, substantial;
Antonyms: mild, moderate
Usage: a drastic reduction of staffing levels
4). Unearth (Verb) – खोदकर निकालना
Definition: find (something) in the ground by digging.
Synonyms: dig up, excavate, exhume, disinter, bring to the surface, mine, quarry, pull out, root out, scoop out, disentomb
Antonyms: conceal, hide, cover, lose, miss
Usage: workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell
5). Foreword (Noun) – प्रस्तावना
Definition: a short introduction to a book, typically by a person other than the author
Synonyms: preface, introduction, prologue, preamble, opening remarks, opening statement, preliminary matter, front matter
Antonyms: conclusion, addendum, epilogue
Usage: the foreword is usually re-written or extended to inform the reader of the changes
6). Legion (Noun) – भीड़
Definition: a vast number of people or things
Synonyms:horde, host, throng, multitude, crowd, drove, mass, mob, rabble, gang, swarm, flock, herd, body, pack, score, mountain
Antonyms: few, numbered
Usage: legions of photographers and TV cameras
7) Evident (Adjective) – प्रत्यक्ष
Definition: clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Synonyms:obvious, apparent, noticeable, conspicuous, perceptible, perceivable, visible, observable, discernible, transparent, clear,
Antonyms: concealed, doubtful, uncertain, unclear, vague
Usage: she ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment
8). Protégé (Adjective) – शागिर्द,आश्रित
Definition: a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
Synonyms: pupil, student, trainee, apprentice
Antonyms: role model, guardian, mentor
Usage: Ruskin submitted his protégé’s name for election
9). Rival (Noun) – प्रतिद्वंद्वी
Definition: a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.
Synonyms: competitor, opponent, contestant, contender, challenger
Antonyms: partner, ally
Usage: he has no serious rival for the job
10). Outlast (Verb) – बहुत समय जीवित रहना
Definition: live or last longer than.
Synonyms: outlive, survive, live after, remain alive after,
Antonyms: cease, fall apart, fail, lose, shoot
Usage: the kind of beauty that will outlast youth
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