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1). Rehabilitation (Noun) – पुनर्वास
Definition: the action of restoring something that has been damaged to its former condition
Synonyms: repair, overhaul, recovery, reclamation, improvement
Antonyms: injury, hurt, harm, damage
Usage: the rehabilitation of the mangrove forests
2). Fester (Verb) – बदतर या अधिक तीव्र हो जाना
Definition: become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference
Synonyms: rankle, chafe, ferment, brew, smoulder
Antonyms:
Usage: below the surface, the old antogonishms festered
3). Dent (Noun) – खरोज
Definition: a slight hollow in a hard even surface made by a blow or pressure
Synonyms: indentation, dint, dimple, dip, depression, hollow, crater, pit, trough
Antonyms: increase, bulge
Usage: there was a hideous dent in the front passenger door
4). Envisage (Verb) – परिकल्पना करना
Definition: contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Synonyms: foresee, predict, forecast, foretell, anticipate, expect, think likely, envision
Antonyms: disregard, ignore
Usage: the Rome Treaty envisaged free movement across frontiers
5). Scrutiny (Noun) – संवीक्षा
Definition: critical observation or examination
Synonyms: careful examination, inspection, survey, scan, study, perusal
Antonyms: glance, cursory look
Usage: every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny
6). Glimmer (Verb) – क्षीण प्रकाश होना
Definition: shine faintly with a wavering light
Synonyms: gleam, shine, glint, flicker, shimmer, glisten, glow, twinkle, sparkle, glitter
Antonyms: dullness
Usage: the moonlight glimmered on the lawn
7). Gambit (Adjective) – योजना
Definition: an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation.
Synonyms: stratagem, machination, scheme, plan, tactic, manoeuvre, move
Antonyms: frankness, honesty
Usage: his resignation was a tactical gambit
8). Decisive (Adjective) – निर्णयात्मक
Definition: settling an issue; producing a definite result
Synonyms: deciding, conclusive, determining, final, settling, key
Antonyms: insignificant, indefinite, trivial
Usage: the archers played a decisive part in the victory
9). Misery (Noun) – कष्ट या दुःख
Definition: a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.
Synonyms:unhappiness, distress, wretchedness, hardship, suffering, affliction, anguish, anxiety, angst, torment, torture
Antonyms: contentment, pleasure
Usage: a man who had brought her nothing but misery
10). Appetite (Noun) – भूख
Definition: a strong desire or liking for something
Synonyms:craving, longing, yearning, hankering, hunger, thirst, passion, relish, lust, love, zest, gusto, avidity, ardour
Antonyms: dislike, hate, lethargy, disinclination, indifference
Usage: her appetite for life
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