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1) Malign (Adjective) – दुष्ट
Definition: Evil in nature or effect.
Synonyms: Harmful, Evil, Bad, Baleful, Hostile
Antonyms: Beneficial
Usage: She had a strong and malign influence.
2) Faraway (Adjective) — सुदूर
Definition: Distant in space or time.
Synonyms: Distant, Far Off, Far
Antonyms: Nearby, Neighbouring
Usage: Exotic and faraway locations
3) Tantrum (Noun) – गुस्से का आवेश
Definition: An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
Synonyms: Fit, Outburst, Flare-up, Blow-up, Pet
Antonyms: Happiness, Peace, Calm
Usage: He has temper tantrums if he can’t get his own way
4) Palpable (Adjective) — बोधगम्य
Definition: (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
Synonyms: Perceptible, Perceivable, Visible, Noticeable, Appreciable
Antonyms: Intangible, Imperceptible
Usage: A palpable sense of loss.
5) Fraught (Adjective) — चिंताजनक
Definition: Causing or affected by anxiety or stress.
Synonyms: Anxious, Worried, Upset, Distraught
Antonyms: Clam
Usage: There was a fraught silence.
6) Stymie (Verb) – प्रगति को रोकना
Definition: Prevent or hinder the progress of.
Synonyms: Impede, Interfere with, Hamper, Hinder, Obstruct
Antonyms: Assist, Help
Usage: The changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments.
7) Retaliation (Noun) – प्रतिशोध
Definition: The action of returning a military attack; counter-attack.
Synonyms: Revenge, Vengeance, Reprisal, Retribution
Antonyms: Clemency, Grace, Leniency, Lenity, Mercy
Usage: The bombings are believed to be in retaliation for the trial of 15 suspects
8) Covert (Adjective) – प्रच्छन्न या गुप्त
Definition: Not openly acknowledged or displayed.
Synonyms: Secret, Furtive, Clandestine, Surreptitious,
Antonyms: Overt, Above Board
Usage: Covert operations against the dictatorship.
9) Prudent (Adjective) – विवेकी
Definition: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Synonyms: Wise, Well Judged, Judicious, Sagacious, Sage
Antonyms: Unwise, Imprudent, Incautious, Extravagant
Usage: No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose.
10) Apparent (Adjective) – स्पष्ट
Definition: Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Synonyms: Evident, Plain, Obvious, Clear, Manifest,
Antonyms: Unclear, Obscure
Usage: For no apparent reason she laughed.
