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Ecstasy (noun) |
(An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.) (उत्साह/उल्लास) |
Synonyms: Rapture, Bliss, Elation, Euphoria, Joyousness, Jubilation, Exultation.Antonyms: Sorrow, Unhappiness, Woe, Apathy.Example: Joy experienced a state of ecstasy the day when first child was born in his home. |
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Frugal (adjective) |
(Sparing or economical as regards money or food.) (मितव्ययी/अल्पव्ययी) |
Synonyms: Thrifty, Sparing, Economical, Saving, Spartan, Puritanical.Antonyms: Spendthrift, Wasteful, Extravagant, Lavish.Example: Be more frugal with your expenses, and you will not be in debt. |
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Scramble (verb) |
(Move hurriedly or clumsily from or into a particular place or position.) (हड़बड़ी करना) |
Synonyms: Hurry, Scurry, Scud, Hasten, Rush.Antonyms: Move Quietly.Example: When It started to rain, and they all scrambled for cover. |
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Gormless (adjective) |
(Lacking sense or initiative/ lacking good sense or judgment) (बुद्धिहीन/मूर्खतापूर्ण) |
Synonyms: Stupid, Silly, Idiotic, Imbecile, Dopey, Lunatic.Antonyms: Intelligent, Prudent, Wise, Cognizant.Example: Some people start to behave in gormless way when they get drunk. |
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Appellation (noun) |
(A name or title.) (उपाधि/संज्ञा/पदवी) |
Synonyms: Name, Title, Designation, Denomination, Honorific, Tag, Epithet, Label, Sobriquet.Example: In high school her friends would often refer to her as Penguin, an appellation that she earned because of her unusual walk. |
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Subside (verb) |
(Become less intense, violent, or severe.) (कम होना/धीमा पड़ना/घट जाना) |
Synonyms: Recede, Lessen, Diminish, Decline, Dwindle, Weaken, Fade, Wane, Ebb.Antonyms: Escalate, Intensify, Increase, Raise, Strengthen, Augment.Example: After she took the medicine, the pain in her leg subsided. |
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Glitzy (adjective) |
(Attractive in a showy and often superficial way.) (आडम्बरी) |
Synonyms: Splashy, Glaring, Ostentatious, Showy.Antonyms: Moderate, Simple, Modest.Example: Inside of a casino is generally marked by a kind of glitz. |
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Bow out (phrasal verb) |
(Withdraw or retire from an activity or role.) (अलग होना/वापिस लेना) |
Synonyms: Withdraw from, Resign from, Retire from, Step down from, Get out of, Pull out of, Back out of, Stop participating in.Antonyms: Continue, Opt in.Example: The candidate bowed out after news of his scandal went public. |
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Plucky (adjective) |
(Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.) (बहादुर/वीर/ हिम्मती) |
Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Daring, Fearless, Intrepid.Antonyms: Afraid, Cowardly, Fearful, Meek, Timid.Example: A soldier must have the plucky attitude. |
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Herald (verb) |
(Be a sign that (something) is about to happen.) (संकेत होना/ सूचना देना) |
Synonyms: Signal, Indicate, Announce, Point To, Presage, Augur, Portend.Example: The ability to download new movies at home heralds a decrease in movie theater profits. |
