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1). Volatility (Noun) — अस्थिरता
Definition: liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
Synonyms: changeable, temporary
Antonyms: unchangeable, permanent.
Usage: the succession of new rulers contributed to the volatility of the situation
2). Adversely(Adverb) — प्रतिकूलता से
Definition: in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably.
Synonyms: negative, unfortunate, unfriendly
Antonyms: positivity, beneficial, good, helpful.
Usage: his self-confidence was adversely affected for years to come
3). Tainted (Verb) – दूषित करना
Definition: affect with a bad or undesirable quality.
Synonyms: tarnish, sully, blacken, stain, besmirch, smear, blot, blemish, stigmatize, mar, corrupt, defile
Antonyms: clean, improve.
Usage: his administration was tainted by scandal
4). Crony (Noun) — घनिष्ठ मित्र
Definition: a close friend or companion.
Synonyms: buddy, friend, chum, partner.
Antonyms: enemy, stranger, opponent.
Usage: he went gambling with his cronies
5). Ammunition (Noun) — तर्क, असहमति, झुकाव, लड़ाई
Definition: considerations that can be used to support one’s case in debate.
Synonyms: arguments, quarrel, disagreement, squabble, fight, difference of opinion, dispute, wrangle, clash, altercation
Antonyms: accepting, harmony, peace, calm.
Usage: these figures provide ammunition to the argument for more resources
6). Bolstering (Verb) – को मजबूत करना
Definition: support or strengthen.
Synonyms: strengthen, support, reinforce, make stronger, boost, fortify
Antonyms: undetermined, undercut.
Usage: the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence
7). Nudge (Verb) — कुहनी से हलका धक्का देना
Definition: prod (someone) gently with one’s elbow in order to attract attention.
Synonyms: poke, elbow, dig, prod, jog, jab, butt
Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, pull.
Usage: people were nudging each other and pointing at me
8). Persisted (Verb) — दृढ़ रहना
Definition: continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Synonyms: persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up
Antonyms: irresolute
Usage: the minority of drivers who persist in drinking
9). Jeopardise (Verb) — ख़तरे में डालना
Definition: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Synonyms: threaten, endanger, imperil, menace, risk, put at risk, expose to risk
Antonyms: safeguard
Usage: a devaluation of the dollar would jeopardize New York’s position as a financial centre
10). Unawares (Adverb) — अनजाने में
Definition: without being aware of a situation.
Synonyms: by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, suddenly, abruptly, unprepared, off-guard, cold
Antonyms: prepared, knowingly, deliberately
Usage: the photographer had caught her unawares
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