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Subdued (adjective) |
(Lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength) , (नियंत्रित ) |
Synonyms: Conservative, Muted, Repressed, Restrained,Antonyms: Flamboyant, Flaring, Flashy, Garish, Gaudy, GlitzyExample: The escaped criminal was finally caught and subdued by a large German Shepherd. |
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Emerged (verb) |
(Come out into view, as from concealment) , (उभर कर आना ) |
Synonyms: Come up, Crop up, Arise, Sprouted , Spring up,Antonyms: Vanish, Faded, Dissipate, RecededExample: The country that wins the war will emerge as the leader on the Asian continent. |
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Revive (verb) |
(Return to consciousness), (पुनर्जीवित करना ) |
Synonyms: Resurrect, Resuscitate, Revitalize, Revivify, Rewake, RewakenAntonyms: Extinguish, Kill, Quench, SuppressExample: Hopefully the meeting between the world leaders will revive the peace that once existed between the two countries. |
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Critical juncture (noun) |
(A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made) (नाज़ुक मोड़, नाज़ुक परिस्थिति,नाज़ुक समय) |
Synonyms: Decisive Moment , Exigency, CrunchAntonyms: Quiescence ,Relaxation, TranquillityExample: Western intelligence officials said his resignation would lead to uncertainty at a crucial juncture. |
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Daunting (adjective) |
(Discouraging through fear) (चुनौतीपूर्ण , भयभीत करनेवाला ) |
Synonyms: Overawe, Subdue, Dismay, Frighten,Discouraging ,MenacingAntonyms: Encouraging,Affable,Emboldening,Stimulating Example: Going to a new school is a daunting experience for many young people. |
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Impetus (noun) |
(The act of applying force suddenly) , (प्रोत्साहन,शक्ति) |
Synonyms: Stimulation, Spur, Boost,Mettle,Thrust,Impulse, Incitation, Instigation,Antonyms: Disincentive,Inertia,Deterrent,InhibitionExample: Because the new president was once a military commander, he has a great deal of experience being an impetus for change. |
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Envisaged (verb) |
(Form a mental image of something that is not present) , (परिकल्पित ) |
Synonyms: Imagine, Contemplate, Visualize, Envision, Picture, AnticipatedAntonyms: Unseen,Undesirable,Reality,FactExample: We do not envisage a general election for at least another two years. |
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Facilitate (verb) |
(Make easier) (आसान कर देना ) |
Synonyms: Ease, Loosen (Up), Smooth, UnclogAntonyms: Impede; Retard; Aggravate, Worsen; Perplex, SophisticateExample: Friendly contacts between different peoples facilitate the cultural and economic interchange. |
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Rejuvenate (verb) |
(Return to life; get or give new life or energy) , (नया करना) |
Synonyms: Renew, Repair, Restore, Resuscitate,Antonyms: Extinguish, Deaden, Debilitate, CrippleExample: He has decided to rejuvenate the team by bringing in a lot of new, young players. |
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Subvention (noun) |
(Grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution) (आर्थिक सहायता ) |
Synonyms: Allocation, Allotment, Annuity, Entitlement, Grant, Subsidy,Antonyms: Impediment,Disavow,ForfeitExample: The association is funded by an annual subvention from the government. |