1.
Whopping (adjective) : (Extremely
large, impressive) (बहुत बड़ा, विपुल)
Synonyms:
Gargantuan, Gigantic, Enormous, Massive, Colossal, Tremendous, Prodigious
Antonyms:
Tiny, Diminutive, Infinitesimal, Dinky, Bitty
Example: The
company made a whopping 75
million dollar loss.
Verb
forms: Whop, Whopped, Whopped
Related
words: Whopping (adverb) whopper (noun)
2.
Tantamount (adjective)
: (Equivalent in value, significance, or effect) (समान, बराबर,
समकक्ष, अनुरूप)
Synonyms:
Equivalent, Alike, Identical, Indistinguishable, Corresponding, Commensurate
Antonyms:
Diverse, Different, Contrasting, Antithetic, Contradictory, Conflicting
Example: His
angry speech was tantamount to
a declaration of war.
3.
Insurgency (noun)
: (A usually violent attempt to take control of a government : a
rebellion or uprising) (विद्रोह, विप्लव, बग़ावत)
Synonyms:
Rebellion, Insurrection, Mutiny, Outbreak, Revolt, Revolution, Sedition,
Antonyms:
Compliance, Counterrevolution, Submission, Counterinsurgency, Pacification
Example: After
taking up arms against his government, the man knew he would forever be an insurgent.
Related
words: Insurgent (adjective) Insurgent (noun)
4.
Intractable (adjective)
: (Not easily governed, managed, or directed.) (नियंत्रण से बाहर,
बेक़ाबू)
Synonyms:
Stubborn, Refractory, Obstinate, Unmanageable, Recalcitrant, Uncontrolled,
Antonyms:
Docile, Tractable, Manageable, Controllable
Example: Additional police
officers were called to the scene when the crowd becameintractable.
Related
words: Intractability (noun) Intractably (adverb)
5.
Progenitor (noun)
: (Who originates a cultural or intellectual movement.) (जनक,
आरंभक, पहल करनेवाला)
Synonyms:
Precursor, Primogenitor, Creator, Originator, Founder, Instigator
Antonyms:
Descendant, Progeny, Scion, Inheritor, Beneficiary
Example: Some
scientists suggest that because we share similar DNA, the human’s closest progenitor is chimpanzee.
Related
words: Progenitorial (adjective) Progenitorship, (noun)
6.
Consternation (noun)
: (A strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that
causes confusion) (सनसनी, चिंता या निराशा की भावनाएं)
Synonyms:
Dismay, Perturbation, Anxiety, Disquietude, Angst, Trepidation, Stupefaction`
Antonyms:
Composure, Calmness, Tranquility, Serenity, Contentment
Example: This
guideline caused consternation among
representatives of these companies in these regions.
Verb
forms: Consternate, Consternated, Consternated
Related
words: Unconsternated (adjective)
7.
Subservient (adjective)
: (Prepared to obey others unquestioningly.) (अधीन, सहायक, अनुसेवी)
Synonyms:
Submissive, Deferential, Obsequious, Accommodating, Dutiful, Servile
Antonyms:
Domineering, Independent, Adamant, Contumacious
Example: In
the movie, you will play the role of a subservient son
who never talks back to his father.
Verb
forms: Subserve, Subserved, Subserved
Related
words: subserve (verb) (help to further or promote), आगे बढ़ाना, सहायक होना
Subservience,
Subserviency (noun) Subserviently (adverb)
8. Dread (noun) : (Regarded
with great fear or apprehension.) (भय या आशंका, डरावना)
Synonyms:
Terror, Apprehension, Panic, Horrendous, Frightful, Trepidation
Antonyms:
Confidence, Sanguine, Anticipation, Excitement, Hope, Optimism
Example: The
extremely shy speaker was filled with dread as
she stepped in front of the microphone.
Verb
forms: Dread, Dreaded, Dreaded
Related
words: Dreadable, Dreaded (adjective)
Dreadness, Dread (noun)
9. Intrigue (noun) : (A
complex scheme devised to gain something in a sneaky way) (साज़िश, षड्यंत्र)
Synonyms:
Conspiracy, Machination, Fascinate, Connivance, Treachery
Antonyms:
Righteousness, Reliability, Loyalty, Allegiance, Fidelity
Example: As
a spy, Amar is constantly dealing with one intrigue after
another in hopes of keeping his country safe.
Verb
forms: Intrigue, Intrigued, Intrigued
Related
words: Intriguer (noun) Intriguingly, (adverb) Unintrigued, (adjective)
10. Pander (verb) : (To
do or provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good,
or reasonable) (बढ़ावा देना, लंपटता में सहायता देना, बुरे कार्यों में सहायता
करने वाला)
Synonyms:
Pimp, Deceptive, Fallacious, Illusory, Treacherous, Delusive, Devious
Antonyms:
Honest, Plainspoken, Authentic, Outspoken, Ingenuous, Guileless
Example: I
hate reality shows because I believe they pander to
people who enjoy watching immoral activities.
Verb
forms: Pander, Pandered Pandered
Related
words: Panderage, Panderism, Panderer (noun) Panderingly, (adverb) Panderly,
(adjective)
