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- Portend (verb) – भविष्यवाणी करना
Definition: be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.
Synonyms: presage, augur, foreshadow, foretell, prophecy
Antonyms: unexpected, unforeseen, sudden
Usage: the eclipses portend some major events
- Delegation (noun) — प्रतिनिधिमंडल
Definition: the process of assigning roles, a body of representatives
Synonyms: assignment, entrusting, giving, committal, devolution, deputation, transference
Antonyms: single, by oneself, done alone, singular responsibility
Usage: He handled the delegation of tasks to others
- Consolidated (verb) — समेकित
Definition: combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.
Synonyms: combine, unite, merge, integrate, amalgamate, fuse, blend, mingle, marry,
Antonyms: separated, isolate, segregate, part, divide
Usage: all manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises.
- Stronghold (noun) – गढ़
Definition: a place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack.
Synonyms: fortress, fort, castle, citadel, garrison, keep, tower, hold, donjon, bunker; fastness
Antonyms: unsafe, dangerous, risky, perilous, vulnerable
Usage: their mountain strongholds fell to enemy attack
- Autonomous (adjective) — स्वायत्त
Definition: having the freedom to act independently
Synonyms: self-governing, independent, sovereign, free, self-ruling, self-determining, autarchic
Antonyms: hierarchical, under one’s rule, following, not independent, dependent
Usage: school governors are legally autonomou
- Turbulence (noun) – अशांति या उग्रता
Definition: a state of conflict or confusion.
Synonyms: turmoil, instability, conflict, upheaval, tumult, troubles, unrest, ferment, disorder
Antonyms: order, stability, calm, organized, without conflict
Usage: Political turbulence was seen throughout the country
- Unrelenting (adjective) — बेदर्द
Definition: not yielding in strength, severity, or determination
Synonyms: implacable, inflexible, uncompromising, unyielding, unbending, inexorable, relentless
Antonyms: yielding, giving in, flexible, compromising, bending
Usage: For the first time, the country witnessed a vicious, unrelenting guerrilla war.
- Adhere (verb) – पालन करना
Definition: believe in and follow the practices of.
Synonyms: believe, attach, follow, cling, bond, trust, conjecture
Antonyms: not follow, not believe in, distrust, disbelief
Usage: I do not adhere to any organized religion.
- Inherent (adjective) – निहित
Definition: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Synonyms: intrinsic, innate, immanent, built-in, inborn, ingrained, deep-rooted
Antonyms: superficial, acquired, gained, learned
Usage: any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers
- Grapple (verb) – पकड़ना
Definition: engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons
Synonyms: wrestle, struggle, tussle, disagree, fight, argue
Antonyms: cooperate, combine, comply, agree, calm
Usage: passers-by grappled with the man after the knife attack