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kahuna

(in Hawaii) a wise man or shaman.

stance

(n.) a way of holding the body; an attitude or position on an issue synonyms: posture, body position, pose, attitude, bearing "the kick is performed by starting from a natural stance and bringing up the right leg" synonym: attitude, stand, point of view, viewpoint, opinion, way of thinking, outlook, standpoint, posture, position, angle, perspective, approach, slant, thinking, line, policy, thoughts, ideas, sentiments, feelings "it is possible for individual teachers to take a more liberal stance" "the party is changing its stance on Europe"

stagnant

(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence. "a stagnant ditch" synonyms: still, motionless, immobile, inert, lifeless, dead, standing, slack, static, stationary; foul, stale, dirty, filthy, putrid, putrefied, brackish

contagious

(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact. synonyms: infectious, communicable, transmittable, transmissible, transferable, spreadable; informal: catching; technicalepidemic, pandemic, epizootic; "a contagious disease"

eccentric

(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange. not placed centrally or not having its axis or other part placed centrally. "he noted her eccentric appearance" synonyms: unconventional, uncommon, abnormal, irregular, aberrant, anomalous, odd, queer, strange, peculiar, weird, bizarre, off-centre, outlandish, freakish, extraordinary; quirky, singular, nonconformist, capricious, whimsical; outré, avant garde; informalway out, far out, offbeat, dotty, nutty, screwy, freaky, oddball, wacky, cranky,

exalted

(of a person or their rank or status) at a high or powerful level. "it had taken her years of infighting to reach her present exalted rank" synonyms: high, high-ranking, elevated, prominent, superior, lofty, grand, noble, dignified, eminent, prestigious, august, illustrious, distinguished, esteemed, venerable

extortionate

(of a price) much too high; exorbitant. "£2,700 for that guitar is extortionate" using or given to extortion. "the extortionate power of the unions" synonyms: exorbitant, excessively high, excessive, sky-high, outrageous, preposterous, immoderate, unreasonable, inordinate, prohibitive, ruinous, punitive, inflated, more than one can afford; over the odds; informal criminal, steep, stiff, over the top, OTT "extortionate prices"

subliminal

(of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it. synonyms: subconscious, unconscious; hidden, concealed "the screen flashed subliminal messages"

adolescent

(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult. "many parents find it hard to understand their adolescent children" synonyms: teenage, teenaged, pubescent, youthful, young, juvenile; informalteen "adolescent boys are more likely to join gangs"

flagrant

(of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. "a flagrant violation of the law" synonyms: blatant, glaring, obvious, overt, evident, conspicuous; naked, barefaced, shameless, brazen, audacious, brass-necked; undisguised, unconcealed, patent, transparent, manifest, palpable; out and out, utter, complete; outrageous, scandalous, shocking, disgraceful, reprehensible, dreadful, terrible; gross, enormous, heinous, atrocious, monstrous, wicked, iniquitous, villainous;

coherent

(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent. synonyms: logical, reasoned, reasonable, well reasoned, rational, sound, cogent; consistent, well organized, systematic, orderly, methodical; clear, lucid, articulate, relevant, intelligible, comprehensible; 2 forming a unified whole. "the arts could be systematized into one coherent body of knowledge" 1. सुसंगत 2. संसक्त 1. जुटा हुआ

irreconcilable

(of ideas or statements) so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible. synonyms: incompatible, at odds, at variance, incongruous, conflicting, clashing, discordant, antagonistic, mutually exclusive; opposite, contrary, opposing

putrid

(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell. "a butcher who sold putrid meat" synonyms: decomposing, decomposed, decaying, decayed, rotting, rotten, bad, off, putrefied, putrescent, rancid, mouldy, spoilt; 1. सड़ा हुआ 2. दुर्गन्धित 1. बदबूदार 2. गला हुआ

palpitate

(of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly. "drink wakened him in the night with a palpitating heart" synonyms: beat rapidly, pound, throb, pulsate, pulse, thud, thump, hammer, flutter, pitter-patter, go pit-a-pat, quiver, pump, race, pant, thrill;

skimpy

1 (of clothes) short and revealing. "a skimpy dress" synonyms: revealing, short, brief, scanty, insubstantial; low, low-cut; flimsy, thin, see-through, indecent 2 providing or consisting of less than is needed; "my knowledge of music is extremely skimpy" synonyms: meagre, scanty, scant, sketchy, limited, restricted, inadequate, insufficient, paltry, deficient, negligible, insubstantial, small, sparse; rareexiguous "the information on second-home ownership is rather skimpy"

convention

1 a way in which something is usually done. 2 an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty. synonyms: agreement, accord, protocol, compact, pact; treaty, concordat, entente; understanding, arrangement; contract, bargain, deal "a convention signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea" "to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres"

tract

1 an area of land, typically a large one. 2 a major passage in the body, large bundle of nerve fibres, or other continuous elongated anatomical structure or region. "the digestive tract" "large tracts of natural forest" synonyms: area, region, expanse, span, sweep, stretch, extent, belt, swathe, zone, plot, patch, parcel, portion, section, sector, quarter; territory, estate, acreage, allotment "the lords owned large tracts of land"

utter

1 complete; absolute. "Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement" synonyms: complete, total, absolute, thorough, perfect, downright, out-and-out, outright, "Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement" 2 make (a sound) with one's voice. say (something) aloud. synonyms: voice, express, put into words, speak, say, deliver, sound, mouth, breathe, articulate, pronounce, enunciate, verbalize, vocalize, state, declare "Alan uttered an impatient curse"

lucid

1 expressed clearly; easy to understand. 2 bright or luminous. "a lucid introduction to the philosophy of mind" "a lucid account" synonyms: intelligible, comprehensible, understandable, cogent, coherent, communicative, articulate, eloquent; clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, transparent; plain, simple, direct, vivid, sharp, straightforward, perspicuous, unambiguous, graphic, explicit; synonyms: bright, shining, gleaming, luminous, radiant, brilliant, glowing, dazzling, lustrous, luminescent,

imposed

1 force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone. synonyms: foist, force, thrust, inflict, obtrude, press, urge; "he imposed his ideas on the art director" 2 take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.

kinder

1 having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature. 2 short for kindergarten

pain

1 highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury. synonyms: suffering, agony, affliction, torture, torment, discomfort, soreness "it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain for so long" ache, aching, soreness, hurt, throb, throbbing, twinge, shooting pain, stab, pang, spasm; stitch, cramp; discomfort, irritation, stiffness, tenderness "she's in great pain" "she had a dull pain in her stomach" 2. mental suffering or distress. synonyms: sorrow, grief, heartache, heartbreak, sadness, unhappiness, distress, desolation, misery, wretchedness, despair, desperation, mental suffering, emotional suffering, trauma; bitterness, anguish, affliction, tribulation, vexation, woe, agony, torment, torture "the pain of losing a loved one" "the pain of loss" cause mental or physical pain to.

dwell

1 live in or at a specified place. 2 think, speak, or write at length about (a particular subject, especially one that is a source of unhappiness, anxiety, or dissatisfaction). "groups of gypsies still dwell in these caves" synonyms: reside, live, have one's home, have one's residence, be settled, be housed, lodge, stay

modest

1 unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements: He's very modest about his achievements. synonyms: self-effacement, humility, lack of vanity, lack of pretension, unpretentiousness ; shyness, bashfulness, self-consciousness, reserve, reticence, timidity, meekness "Hannah's innate modesty cloaks many talents" 2 moderate, limited, or small. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: "drink modest amounts of alcohol" synonyms: moderate, fair, tolerable, passable, adequate, satisfactory, acceptable, unexceptional, small; light, limited, scanty, skimpy, frugal, meagre, sparse "a period of modest success"

surplus

An excess of production or supply. ,an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; excess, surfeit, overabundance, superabundance, superfluity, oversupply, oversufficiency, glut, profusion, plethora; remainder, residue, remnant; remains, leftovers "a surplus of grain"

terrific

1. Very good or fine; splendid: a terrific tennis player. 2. Awesome; astounding: drove at a terrific rate of speed. 3. Causing terror or great fear; terrifying: a terrific wail.

exploit

1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology" synonyms: utilize, make use of, put to use, use, use to good advantage, turn/put to good use, make the most of,

rad

Rad - An abbreviation of 'radical'--a term made popular by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles primarily used by people on the West Coast who find words like 'cool', 'awesome', and 'tight' to be tired and overused; 'rad' is generally considered to be a much higher praise than the aforementioned superlatives

probe

a blunt ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter "a probe into city hall corruption" synonyms: investigation, enquiry, enquiry, examination, scrutiny, inquest, exploration, study, research, analysis, scrutinization "hands probed his body from top to bottom" synonyms: examine, feel, feel around, explore, prod, poke, check "hands probed his body from top to bottom"

accusation

a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong. "accusations of bribery" synonyms: allegation, charge, claim, assertion, asseveration, attribution, incrimination, imputation, denouncement, indictment, arraignment, citation, inculpation, blame, condemnation, criticism, complaint; suit, lawsuit; plaint; impeachment, bill of indictment;

alibi

a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place. provide an alibi for. "her friend agreed to alibi her" "she has an alibi for the whole of yesterday evening" synonyms: cover for, give an alibi to, provide with an alibi, shield, protect "her brother had reluctantly agreed to alibi her" 1. अनुपस्थिति 2. अन्यत्रता

antique

a collect able object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality. having a high value because of age and quality.

analogy

a comparison between one thing and another typically for the purpose of explanation "an analogy between the workings of nature and those of human societies" synonyms: similarity, parallel, parallelism, correspondence, likeness, resemblance, correlation, relation, kinship, equivalence, similitude, symmetry

notion

a conception of or belief about something. an impulse or desire, especially one of a whimsical kind. synonyms: impulse, inclination, whim, desire, wish, fancy, caprice, whimsy "you can't expect us to fire any of our staff just because you get a notion to come back" synonyms: idea, belief, concept, conception, conviction, opinion, view, thought, impression, image, perception, mental picture; "children have different notions about the roles of their parents"

conundrum

a confusing and difficult problem or question. a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle. पहेली "one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts" "Roderick enjoyed conundrums and crosswords" 1. synonyms: problem, difficult question, vexed question, difficulty, quandary, dilemma; puzzle, enigma, mystery; informalposer, facer, stumper, cruncher 2. synonyms: riddle, puzzle, word game, anagram; informalbrain-teaser, brain-twister

tyrant

a cruel and oppressive ruler. "the tyrant was deposed by popular demonstrations" synonyms: dictator, despot, autocrat, absolute ruler, authoritarian, oppressor "an evil tyrant who has imprisoned all who oppose his regime"

verdict

a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. "the coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure" synonyms: judgement, adjudication, adjudgement, decision, finding, ruling, resolution, pronouncement, decree, order, settlement, result, conclusion, opinion, prognosis, conviction, assumption, presumption; sentence, punishment; resolve; determination 1. निर्णय 2. विचार 1. अधिमत 2. पंच-मत

porridge

a dish consisting of oatmeal or another meal or cereal boiled in water or milk. time spent in prison. 1. दलिया 2. हलुआ

envy

a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. synonyms: jealousy, enviousness, covetousness, desire; resentment, resentfulness, bitterness, discontent, spite;

nausea

a feeling of sickness with and inclination to vomit synonyms: sickness, biliousness, queasiness; vomiting,

hunch

a feeling or guess based on intuition rather then fact "I have a hunch that someone is telling lies" Suspicion

metaphor

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. synonyms: figure of speech, figurative expression, image, trope, allegory, parable, analogy, comparison, symbol, emblem,

canon

a general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged. a Church decree or law. a collection of books accepted as holy scripture synonyms: principle, rule, law, tenet, precept, formula; standard, convention, norm, pattern, model, exemplar; criterion, measure, yardstick, benchmark, test "the appointment violated the canons of fair play and equal opportunity"

precept

a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought. synonyms: principle, rule, tenet, canon, code, doctrine, guideline, working principle, law, ordinance, statute, command, order, decree, mandate, dictate, dictum, directive, direction, instruction, injunction, prescription, commandment; mitzvah

phantom

a ghost. "a phantom who haunts lonely roads" a figment of the imagination. not real; illusory. "he tried to clear the phantoms from his head and grasp reality" synonyms: ghost, apparition, spirit, spectre, wraith, shadow; figment of the imagination, delusion, hallucination, illusion, chimera, vision, fantasy, mirage

perforation

a hole made by boring or piercing. "the perforations allow water to enter the well"

inquest

a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident. synonyms: enquiry, investigation, inquisition, probe, review, study, survey, analysis, examination, exploration, scrutinization; hearing, case

throng

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals. "he pushed his way through the throng" synonyms: crowd, mass, multitude, horde, host, mob, assemblage, gathering, congregation, crush, press, body, band, army, troop, legion, gang, stream, swarm, flock, bevy, herd, pack, drove, array, sea, myriad, pile

bequest

a legacy. "a bequest of over £300,000" the action of bequeathing something. synonyms: legacy, inheritance, endowment, estate, heritage, bestowal, bequeathal, settlement, provision, benefaction, gift, present, contribution, donation; 1. वसीयत 1. बपौती 2. वसीयत

suffrage

a legal right to vote the right to vote in political elections. "universal adult suffrage"

decree

a legally binding command an official order that has the force of law. synonyms: order, edict, command, commandment, mandate, proclamation, dictum, fiat, promulgation, precept; law, statute, act, bill, ordinance, regulation, rule, injunction, enactment, manifesto; ukase; pronunciamento; rarefirman, decretal, irade, rescript "an emergency presidential decree"

quite a while

a long time "I hadn't seen Rebecca in quite a while, but she hadn't changed much." "I need to find myself a job.I have been looking for quite a while recently"

murmur

a low continuous background noise. the distant murmur of traffic" synonyms: burble, babble, purl, gurgle; literaryplash

hinge

a movable joint or machanism on which a door, gate or lid swings as it opens

manoeuvre

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care. synonyms: operation, exercise, activity, move, movement, action "a tricky parking manoeuvre" "snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes"

brook

a natural stream of water smaller than a river

you see

a parenthetical filler phrase used to make a pause in speaking or add slight emphasis You can say 'you see' when you are explaining something to someone, to encourage them to listen and understand.

ghetto

a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups. put in or restrict to an isolated or segregated area or group.

fanatic

a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. "religious fanatics" synonyms: zealot, extremist, militant, dogmatist, devotee, sectarian, bigot, chauvinist, partisan, radical, diehard informal maniac, crank, freak wackadoo, wackadoodle कट्टरपंथी हठधर्मी धर्मान्ध

substitute

a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. synonyms: replacement, deputy, relief, proxy, reserve, surrogate, cover, fill-in, stand-in, standby, locum, locum tenens, understudy, stopgap, alternative, ancillary; "soya milk is used as a substitute for dairy milk"

voyager

a person who goes on a long and sometimes dangerous journey Those voyagers who first ventured into space certainly showed courage.

revenant

a person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead. "he was three hundred years old, a terrible living revenant"

coward

a person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. synonyms: weakling, milksop, namby-pamby, mouse; informalchicken, scaredy-cat, fraidy-cat, yellow-belly, sissy, big baby; informalbig girl's blouse; informalcandy-ass, pussy; informaldingo, sook; informalfunk; archaicpoltroon, craven, recreant, caitiff "the cowards turned back as soon as it looked dangerous" "they had run away—the cowards!"

tenant

a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord. "council-house tenants" synonyms: occupant, resident, inhabitant; leaseholder, lessee, renter, holder; addressee; lodger, boarder; occupier, sitting tenant; roomer; formaldweller; historicalfeodary

assailant

a person who physically attacks another synonyms: attacker, mugger; rare: assaulter "she escaped from her assailant after kicking him"

tramp

a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar. synonyms: vagrant, vagabond, homeless person, derelict, down-and-out; itinerant, traveller, drifter, wanderer, person of no fixed address

offspring

a person's child or children. an animal's young. the product or result of something. "the offspring of middle-class parents" synonyms: children, sons and daughters, progeny, family, youngsters, babies, brood; descendants, heirs, successors, scions; young, litter, fry; issue; informal kids child, baby, infant, son, daughter, youngster, little one, tot, tiny tot; descendant, heir, successor; bairn, wean;

shrine

a place regarded as holy because of its associations with a divinity or a sacred person or relic, marked by a building or other construction. "the medieval pilgrim route to the shrine of St James" synonyms: holy place, temple, church, chapel, tabernacle, altar, sanctuary, sanctum;

peasant

a poor smallholder or agricultural labourer of low social status (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries). an ignorant, rude, or unsophisticated person. "'That is a civilized drink, you peasant'" "peasant farmers" synonyms: agricultural worker, small farmer, rustic, son of the soil, countryman, countrywoman, farmhand, swain, villein, serf;

tenet

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. synonyms: principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, dogma, canon, rule; theory, component of a theory, thesis, conviction, persuasion, idea, view, opinion, position, hypothesis, postulation, presumption; ideology, code of belief, teaching(s) "recycling is a core tenet of the environmental faith"

criterion

a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided. "they award a green label to products that meet certain environmental criteria" synonyms: basis, point of reference, standard, norm, yardstick, benchmark, touchstone, test, formula, measure, gauge, scale, barometer, indicator, litmus test; specification, guide, guideline, guiding principle, principle, rule, law, canon, convention

whelp

a puppy a boy or a young man

riddle

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning

retort

a quick reply to a question or remark say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner. synonyms: answer, reply, respond, say in response, acknowledge, return, counter, rejoin, riposte, retaliate, hurl back, fling back, snap back; round on someone, come back "'Oh, sure,' she retorted"

consequence

a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. "inflation is a consequence of a rapid growth in the money supply" synonyms: result, upshot, outcome, out-turn, sequel, effect, reaction, repercussion, reverberations, ramification, end, end result, conclusion, termination, culmination, denouement, corollary, concomitant, aftermath, fruit(s), product, produce, pay-off "abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences" importance or relevance. synonyms: importance, import, significance, account, moment, momentousness, substance, note, mark, prominence, value, weightiness, weight, concern, interest, gravity, seriousness "the past is of no consequence" 1. नतीजा 2. फल परिणाम

sanctum

a sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church. "an icon installed within the sanctum of the temple" synonyms: holy place, shrine, sanctuary, altar, inner sanctum, holy of holies; sanctum sanctorum 1. पवित्र स्थान 2. एकांत कमरा

bedlam

a scene of uproar and confusion. synonyms: uproar, pandemonium, commotion, mayhem, confusion, unrest, furore, turbulence; disorder, chaos, anarchy, lawlessness; "there was bedlam at the trump's ceremony"

proceeding

a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

campaign

a series of military operations intended to achieve a goal, confined to a particular area, or involving a specified type of fighting. "a desert campaign" synonyms: military operation(s), manoeuvre, attack, advance, push, thrust; crusade, war, battle, engagement, action work in an organized and active way towards a goal.

conflict

a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. synonyms: dispute, quarrel, squabble, disagreement, difference of opinion, dissension; discord, friction, strife, antagonism, antipathy

spree

a short period of doing a particular, usually enjoyable, activity much more than is usual: an unrestrained indulgence in or outburst of an activity <a buying spree"he went on a six-month crime spree" "a shopping spree" 2 a spell of unrestrained drinking. " crews were seldom going ashore and therefore seldom going on the spree " I went on a drinking/shopping/spending spree on Saturday.

skiff

a small boat

duvet

a soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fibre, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets. a thick down-filled jacket worn by mountaineers.

curse

a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something. "she'd put a curse on him" It means to say offensive words to (someone). In the book the evil witch curses the villagers. synonyms: malediction, the evil eye, imprecation,

commotion

a state of confused and noisy disturbance. synonyms: disturbance, racket, uproar, tumult, ruckus, clamour, brouhaha, furore, hue and cry, palaver, fuss, stir, to-do, storm, maelstrom, melee; turmoil, disorder, confusion, chaos, mayhem, havoc, pandemonium, upheaval, unrest, fracas, riot, breach of the peace, disruption, agitation, excitement, hurly-burly, hubbub, disquiet, ferment, bother, folderol, bustle, hustle and bustle; donnybrook; tamasha; bangarang; informalsong and dance, pantomime, production, rumpus, ruction, ructions, ballyhoo, hoo-ha, hullabaloo, aggro, argy-bargy; informalcarry-on, kerfuffle, row, stink, splash, hoopla

tread

a step in walking

torrent

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. synonyms: flood, deluge, inundation, spate, cascade, rush, stream, current, gushing, flow, overflow, tide, fountain "rain poured down in torrents"

gale

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots

outburst

a sudden release of strong emotion. a sudden occurrence of a particular activity. synonyms: eruption, explosion, burst, outbreak, flare-up, blow-up, blaze, attack, fit, spasm, paroxysm, access, rush, gale, flood, storm, hurricane, torrent, outpouring, surge, upsurge, spurt, effusion, outflow, outflowing "an angry outburst from the prime minister"

convulsion

a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children. "toxic side effects like convulsions" synonyms: seizure, paroxysm, spasm, attack, uncontrollable laughter. "the audience collapsed in convulsions" an earthquake or other violent or major movement of the earth's crust. "the violent convulsions of tectonic plates" a violent social or political upheaval. eruption, turmoil, turbulence, disruption, agitation, disturbance, unrest, disorder, furore, upset, tumult, chaos;

hypothesis

a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth. synonyms: theory, theorem, thesis, conjecture, supposition, speculation, postulation, postulate, proposition, premise, surmise, assumption, presumption, presupposition

sovereign

a supreme ruler, especially a monarch. synonyms: ruler, monarch, supreme ruler, Crown, crowned head, head of state, potentate, suzerain, overlord, dynast, leader; king, queen, emperor, empress, prince, princess, tsar, royal duke, grand duke, elector, crown prince, princeling, prince regent, mogul, baron, liege (lord), lord, emir, sheikh, sultan, maharaja, raja;

bureacracy

a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. excessively complicated administrative procedure. "the unnecessary bureaucracy in local government" synonyms: civil service, administration, government, directorate, red tape, rules and regulations, etiquette, protocol,

figment

a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination. "all this nonsense about ghosts is just a figment of his imagination" synonyms: invention, production, creation, concoction, fabrication; hallucination, illusion, delusion, mirage, apparition, chimera, fancy, fiction, fable, falsehood, imagining, vision

sled

a vehicle on runner for travelling over snow or ice

quilt

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design. synonyms: duvet, continental quilt, counterpane, bedspread, cover, coverlet, Durham quilt; eiderdown;रजाई

proposition

a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause, as in 'the man on the platform', 'she arrived after dinner', 'what did you do it for ?'

longing

a yearning desire. synonyms: yearning, pining, craving, ache, burning, hunger, thirst, itch, urge, lust, hankering, need, eagerness, zeal, covetousness; wish, fancy, desire, want; hope, aspiration, dream; "Miranda felt a wistful longing for the old days" लालसा तड़प

deserted

abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous. "he deserted his wife and daughter and went back to England" (of a place) empty of people. "deserted beaches of soft sand" synonyms: abandon, leave, give up, cast off, turn one's back on; throw over, betray, jilt, break (up) with; neglect, shun; leave high and dry, leave in the lurch, leave behind, strand, leave stranded, maroon; relinquish, renounce; informalwalk/run out on, rat on, drop, dump, ditch;

comprehension

ability to understand synonyms: understanding, ability to understand, grasp, grip, conception, apprehension, cognition, cognizance, ken, knowledge, awareness, perception, discernment; interpretation

acquiesce

accept something reluctantly but without protest.

jitters

act nervously. "an anxious student who jittered at any provocation"

makeshift

acting as an interim and temporary measure. synonyms: temporary, make-do, provisional, stopgap, standby, rough and ready, substitute, emergency, improvised, ad hoc, impromptu, extemporary, extempore, "arranging a row of chairs to form a makeshift bed"

impetuous

acting or done quickly and without thought or care. moving forcefully or rapidly. "she might live to rue this impetuous decision" "an impetuous flow of water" synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty, overhasty, reckless, heedless, foolhardy, incautious, imprudent, injudicious, ill-conceived, ill-considered, unplanned, unreasoned, torrential, powerful, forceful, vigorous, violent, raging, rampant, relentless, unrestrained, uncontrolled, unbridled; rapid, fast, fast-flowing, rushing

despair

all hope lost

shudder

an act of shuddering. (of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion. shake, shiver, tremble, quiver, quaver, vibrate, palpitate, flutter, quake, heave, convulse

self-contradiction

an act or instance of contradicting oneself or itself. a statement containing contradictory elements.

siege

an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.

affront

an action or remark that causes outrage or offence. offend the modesty or values of. "he took his son's desertion as a personal affront" "she was affronted by his familiarity" synonyms: insult, offence, indignity, slight, snub, slur, aspersion, provocation, injury, put down, humiliation; synonyms: insult, offend, outrage, mortify, provoke, slight, hurt, pique, wound, put out, irk, displease, distress, bother, rankle, needle, vex, gall, scandalize, disgust, disgruntle, 1. अपमान 2. प्रत्यक्ष अपमान 1. निरादर 2. तिरस्कार

deed

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously. "doing good deeds" synonyms: act, action, activity; feat, exploit, performance, achievement, accomplishment, attainment, endeavour, effort; undertaking, enterprise "tales of knightly deeds" a legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights. "mortgage deeds" 1. विलेख 2. दस्तावेज noun 1. काम 2. कर्म

deed

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously. synonyms: act, action, activity; feat, exploit, performance, achievement, accomplishment, attainment, endeavour, effort; undertaking, enterprise a legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights. "mortgage deeds" "doing good deeds" convey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed. "they deeded their property to their children"

compromise

an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions synonyms: agreement, understanding, settlement, terms, accommodation; deal, trade-off, bargain; halfway house, middle ground, "eventually they reached a compromise"

norm

an authoritative standard something that is usual, typical, or standard. "strikes were the norm" synonyms: standard, usual, normal, typical, average, the rule, predictable, unexceptional, par for the course, what one would expect, expected, (only) to be expected

extravaganza

an elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production synonyms: spectacular, display, spectacle, exhibition, performance, presentation, show, pageant "a live extravaganza featuring a host of stars"

necrophilia

an erotic attraction to corpses. sexual attraction for or sexual intercourse with dead bodies Also called necromania, necrophilism

kindergarten

an establishment where children below the age of compulsory education play and learn; a nursery school a class or school that prepares children, usually five- or six-year-olds, for the first year of formal education.

condolences

an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person's relative or close friend. "we offer our sincere condolences to his widow" synonyms: sympathy, commiseration(s), solace, comfort, consolation, fellow feeling, understanding, empathy, compassion, pity, solicitude, concern

mogul

an important or powerful person, especially in the film or media industry. "the Hollywood movie mogul, Sam Goldwyn" synonyms: magnate, tycoon, VIP, notable, notability, personage, baron, captain, king, lord, grandee, mandarin, nabob; informalbigwig, big shot, big noise, big cheese, big gun, big wheel, big fish, top dog, Big Chief, Big Daddy, biggie, heavy,

quiver

an involuntary quivering movement. "a disorder that causes tremors and muscle rigidity" synonyms: trembling, shaking, shakiness, tremble, shake, quivering, quiver, twitching, twitch, convulsion, vibration, juddering, judder;

decree

an official order that has the force of law. synonyms: order, edict, command, commandment, mandate

conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. : guess, speculation, surmise, fancy, notion, belief, suspicion, presumption, assumption, theory, hypothesis, "I conjectured that the game was about to end" "conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied"

chill

an unpleasant feeling of coldness in the atmosphere, one's surroundings, or the body. synonyms: coldness, chilliness, coolness, iciness, crispness, rawness, bitterness, nip, bite, sting, sharpness, keenness, harshness, wintriness, frigidity "there was a chill in the air" 1. make (someone) cold. "they were chilled by a sudden wind" 2. horrify or frighten (someone). synonyms: scare, frighten, petrify, terrify, alarm, appal, disturb, disquiet, unsettle;

chill

an unpleasant feeling of coldness in the atmosphere, one's surroundings, or the body. "there was a chill in the air" synonyms: coldness, chilliness, coolness, iciness, crispness, rawness, bitterness, nip, bite, sting, sharpness, keenness, harshness, wintriness, frigidity;

mishap

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

harry

annoy continually or chronically There's something uplifting about hearing a string instrument when I'm feeling ragged or harried.

credible

appearing to merit belief or acceptance

apt

appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. having a tendency to do something. fit, suitable, meet, proper, appropriate, fitting, apt, happy, felicitous "he is apt to be swayed by irrational considerations" synonyms: suitable, fitting, appropriate, befitting, relevant, felicitous, congruous, fit, applicable, judicious, apposite 1. उपयुक्त 2. उचित 3. योग्य 4. तत्पर

approbation

approval or praise synonyms: approval, acceptance, assent, endorsement, encouragement, recognition, appreciation, support, respect, admiration, commendation,

intrigue

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.: interest, be of interest to, fascinate, be a source of fascination to, arouse someone's curiosity, engage someone's attention, attract, draw, lure, tempt, tantalize; rivet, absorb, engross, charm, captivate; divert, titillate

neat

arranged in a tidy way; in good order. synonyms: tidy, neat and tidy, as neat as a new pin, orderly, well ordered, in (good) order, well kept, shipshape (and Bristol fashion), in apple-pie order, immaculate, spick and span, uncluttered, straight, trim, spruce; archaictricksy

apparently

as far as one knows or can see. synonyms: seemingly, evidently, it seems (that), it would seem (that), it appears (that), it would appear (that), as far as one knows, by all accounts, so it seems; on the surface, so the story goes, so I'm told; allegedly, supposedly, reputedly; "the child nodded, apparently content with the promise"

solicit

ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone. ask (someone) for something. synonyms: ask for, request, apply for, put in for, seek, beg, plead for, sue for, "he called a meeting to solicit their ideas and views"

stagger

astonish or deeply shock. synonyms: astonish, amaze, nonplus, startle, astound, surprise, bewilder, stun, flabbergast, shock, shake, stop someone in their tracks, stupefy "I was staggered to find it was six o'clock" walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. "he staggered to his feet, swaying a little" synonyms: lurch, walk unsteadily,reel, sway, teeter, totter, stumble, wobble, move clumsily, weave, flounder, falter, pitch, roll 1. चौंका देने वाला noun 1. विचलता 2. चक्कर

adherence

attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief. "a strict adherence to etiquette" the quality or process of sticking fast to an object or surface. "observing the adherence of the seeds to clothing prompted the development of Velcro"

mug

attack and rob (someone) in a public place. "he was mugged by three men who stole his bike" Another way of saying mother ****er "that boy got me tripin like a mug" British slang for a fool or someone who will do anything for you if you just ask such open the door, run the shop for you etc. synonyms: assault, attack, set upon, beat up, knock down, rob; informaljump, rough up, lay into, work over, steam; informalduff up, do over; informalstick up "he was mugged by three youths who stole his bike"

sycophantic

attempting to win favor by flattery

quaint

attractively unusual or old-fashioned. synonyms: picturesque, charming, sweet, attractive, pleasantly old-fashioned, antonyms: modern, ugly, normal, ordinary unusual, different, out of the ordinary, out of the way, unfamiliar, curious, eccentric, quirky, bizarre, zany, whimsical, fanciful, idiosyncratic, unconventional, outlandish, offbeat, off-centre

grasping

avaricious; greedy. synonyms: avaricious, acquisitive, greedy, rapacious, grabbing, usurious, covetous, venal; mercenary, materialistic, money-oriented; mean, miserly, parsimonious, niggardly, scrimping, penny-pinching, cheese-paring, hoarding, selfish, possessive, close; forehanded; informaltight-fisted, tight, stingy, money-grubbing, antonyms: generous, altruistic

clumsy

awkward in movement or in handling things. synonyms: awkward, uncoordinated, ungainly, graceless, ungraceful, inelegant, gawky, gauche, gangling, cloddish, "the cold made his fingers clumsy" 1. अनाड़ी 2. भद्दा 1. बेढंगा

rational

based on or in accordance with reason or logic. "I'm sure there's a perfectly rational explanation" synonyms: logical, reasoned, well reasoned, sensible, reasonable, cogent, coherent, intelligent, wise, judicious, sagacious, astute, shrewd, perceptive, enlightened, clear-eyed, clear-sighted 1. तर्कसंगत 2. विवेकी

arbitrary

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. synonyms: capricious, whimsical, random, chance, erratic, unpredictable, inconsistent, wild, hit-or-miss, haphazard, casual (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority. "an arbitrary decision" "a country under arbitrary government" synonyms: despotic, tyrannical, tyrannous, peremptory, summary, autocratic, dictatorial, authoritarian, draconian, autarchic, anti-democratic; ;1. मनमाना 2. विवेकाधीन

throb

beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate steadily. a strong, regular beat or sound; a steady pulsation. synonyms: pulsate, beat, pulse, palpitate, pound, thud, thump, hammer, drum, thrum, reverberate, vibrate, pitter-patter, go pit-a-pat, quiver; rarequop pulsation, beat, beating, pulse, pulsating, palpitation, pounding, thud, thudding, thump, thumping, hammering, drumming, thrum, thrumming, reverberation, vibration, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, quivering "her arms and legs throbbed with tiredness "the war drums throbbed"

deteriorate

become progressively worse synonyms: worsen, get worse, decline, be in decline, degenerate, decay; collapse, fail, fall, drop, sink, slump, slip, slide, decay, degrade, degenerate, break down, decompose, rot, putrefy, go bad, go off, spoil, perish;

unique

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. "the situation was unique in British politics" synonyms: distinctive, individual, special, especial, idiosyncratic, quirky, eccentric, isolated; single, sole, lone, unrepeated, unrepeatable, solitary, exclusive, only, one and only, in a class by itself; rare, uncommon, unusual, peculiar, novel, strange,

cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. synonyms: skeptical, doubtful, distrustful, suspicious, disbelieving, unbelieving, scoffing, doubting, incredulous; pessimistic, negative, antonyms: optimistic, credulous "he gave a cynical laugh"

bellhop

bellboy

stoop

bend one's head or body forwards and downwards. lower, bend, incline, bow, duck "he stooped down and reached towards the coin" "Linda stooped to pick up the bottles" synonyms: bend down, bend, lean over, lean down, kneel, crouch down, squat down,

crème de la crème

best of the best

rue

bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) and wish it undone. repentance; regret.

pant

breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion or excitement. "he was panting when he reached the top" synonyms: breathe heavily, breathe hard, breathe quickly, puff, huff and puff, puff and blow, gasp, wheeze, heave, blow

terse

brief and to the point

per se

by or in itself or themselves; intrinsically. by, of, or in itself or oneself or themselves : as such : "it is not these facts per se that are important" 1. दर असल 2. असल में

indelible

can't be removed or erased

kindle

catch fire Then a match was kindled and fire applied.

gasp

catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment. "a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him" synonyms: pant, puff, puff and pant, blow, heave, wheeze, breathe hard, breathe heavily, catch one's breath, draw in one's breath, gulp, choke, fight for breath, struggle for air 1. दम लेना 2. हांफना

precipitate

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly unexpectedly, or prematurely. "the incident precipitated a political crisis" synonyms: bring about, bring on, cause, lead to, occasion, give rise to, trigger, spark, touch off, provoke, hasten, accelerate, expedite, speed up, advance, quicken, push forward, further, instigate, induce "

afflict

cause physical pain or suffering in tsunami afflicts nearly 60,000 people around the coast

embitter

cause someone to feel bitter or resentful

humiliate

cause to feel shame

dreadful

causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious. synonyms: terrible, frightful, horrible, grim, awful, dire; frightening, terrifying, horrifying, alarming; distressing, shocking, appalling, harrowing; ghastly, fearful, hideous, horrendous, monstrous, unspeakable, gruesome, tragic, calamitous, grievous, grisly

appalling

causing shock or dismay; horrific. very bad; awful. "the cat suffered appalling injuries during the attack" "his conduct was appalling" synonyms: shocking, horrific, horrifying, horrible, terrible, awful, dreadful, ghastly, hideous, horrendous, frightful, atrocious, abominable, abhorrent, outrageous, hateful, loathsome, odious, gruesome, grisly, monstrous, nightmarish, heinous, harrowing, dire, vile, shameful, unspeakable, unforgivable, unpardonable; dreadful, very bad, awful, terrible, frightful, atrocious, disgraceful, deplorable, shameful, hopeless, lamentable, laughable, substandard, poor, inadequate, inferior, unsatisfactory;

inevitable

certain to happen, unavoidable synonyms: unpreventable, assured, certain, for sure, sure, fated, predestined, predetermined, preordained, ineluctable; necessary, compulsory, required, obligatory, mandatory, prescribed; rareineludible

fickle

changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections. "celebs trying to appeal to an increasingly fickle public" synonyms: capricious, changeable, variable, volatile, mercurial, vacillating, fitful, irregular; 1. चंचल 2. अस्थिर 1. अधीर 2. बेठिकाना

solemn

characterized by deep sincerity. synonyms: sincere, earnest, honest, genuine, firm, committed, unconditional, heartfelt, wholehearted, sworn, formal "a solemn promise" "he swore a solemn oath to keep faith" sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood formal and dignified.

conspicuous

clearly visible. "he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple" synonyms: easily seen, clear, visible, clearly visible, standing out, noticeable, observable, discernible, perceptible, perceivable, detectable; obvious, manifest, evident, apparent, marked, pronounced, prominent, outstanding, patent, crystal clear, as clear as crystal; vivid, striking, dramatic, eye-catching, flagrant, ostentatious, overt, blatant,

solace

comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness. synonyms: comfort, consolation, cheer, support, relief, comfort, give solace to, console, cheer, support, relieve, soothe, calm "they tried to find solace in pictures of their little girl as they wanted to remember her" "she sought solace in her religion"

contend

compete for something contender

dismay

concern and distress caused by something unexpected. "to his dismay, she left him" cause (someone) to feel concern and distress. "they were dismayed by the U-turn in policy" synonyms: alarm, shock, surprise, consternation, concern, perturbation, disquiet, disquietude, discomposure, distress, upset, anxiety, trepidation, fear

regarding

concerning about in respect of; concerning. "your recent letter regarding the above proposal" 1. के बारे में 2. के विषय में concerning, as regards, with regard to, in regard to, with respect to, in respect of, with reference to, relating to, respecting

auspicious

conducive to success; favorable . "it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election" "an auspicious day was chosen for the wedding" synonyms: favourable, propitious, promising, full of promise, bright, rosy, good, optimistic, hopeful, encouraging; opportune, timely, well timed, lucky, fortunate, providential, felicitous, advantageous, beneficial 1. शुभ 2. अनुकूल 1. मांगलिक 2. अच्छा

vest

confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone. "executive power is vested in the President" synonyms: entrust to, invest in, bestow on, confer on, grant to, give to; endow, lodge, lay, place; put in the hands of

regard

consider or think of in a specified way " she regarded London as her base (of a thing) relate to; concern. best wishes (used to express friendliness in greetings). synonyms: best wishes, good wishes, greetings, kind/kindest regards, felicitations, salutations, respects, compliments, attention to or concern for something. synonyms: consider, look on, view, see, hold, think, think of, contemplate, count, judge, deem, estimate, evaluate, interpret, appraise, assess, make of, find,

perpetual

continuing forever or indefinitely The river is a perpetual enjoyment, always something going on.

scrutiny

critical observation or examination. synonyms: careful examination, inspection, survey, scan, study, perusal; search, investigation, exploration, research, probe, enquiry, check, audit, review, analysis, dissection "every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny"

cower

crouch down in fear. synonyms: cringe, shrink, crouch, recoil, flinch,, shudder, shiver, tremble, shake, quake, grovel, blench, blanch, quail, pull back, back away, draw back "I would cower in the corner and tremble" "children cowered in terror as the shoot-out erupted"

sombre

dark or dull in colour or tone.

assert

declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. synonyms: contrition, deep regret, repentance, penitence, guilt, feelings of guilt, bad/guilty conscience, compunction, remorsefulness, ruefulness, contriteness, sorrow, shame

traumatic

deeply disturbing or distressing. relating to or denoting physical injury. synonyms: disturbing, shocking, distressing, disquieting, upsetting, damaging, scarring, injurious, harmful, hurtful, painful, agonizing, awful, chilling, alarming, devastating, harrowing, excruciating, horrifying, terrifying; stressful, demanding, trying, taxing, terrible, bad, unpleasant, disagreeable, irksome, troublesome, vexatious 2043

distraught

deeply upset and agitated synonyms: worried, upset, distressed, fraught, devastated, shattered; overcome, overwrought, beside oneself, out of one's mind, desperate, at one's wits' end; hysterical, frenzied, raving, deranged; informalin a state, worked up "a distraught woman sobbed and screamed for help"

deviant

departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour. "deviant behaviour" synonyms: aberrant, deviating, divergent, abnormal, atypical, untypical, non-typical, anomalous, digressive, irregular, non-standard; 1 a deviant person or thing. "killers, deviants, and those whose actions are beyond most human comprehension" synonyms: nonconformist, eccentric, maverick, individualist, exception, outsider, misfit, fish out

despicable

deserving hatred and contempt synonyms: contemptible, loathsome, hateful, detestable, reprehensible, abhorrent, abominable, awful, heinous,

pious

devoutly religious a deeply pious woman synonyms: religious, devout, devoted, dedicated, reverent, God-fearing, churchgoing, spiritual, prayerful, holy, godly, saintly, faithful, dutiful, righteous

peculiar

different to what is normal or expected; strange. "he gave her some very peculiar looks"

abstruse

difficult to understand; obscure. "an abstruse philosophical inquiry" synonyms: obscure, arcane, esoteric, little known, recherché, rarefied, recondite, difficult, hard, puzzling, perplexing, enigmatic, inscrutable, cryptic, Delphic, complex, complicated, involved, over/above one's head, incomprehensible, unfathomable, impenetrable, mysterious

unsavoury

disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at. "they looked at the scanty, unsavoury portions of food doled out to them" synonyms: unpalatable, unappetizing, unpleasant, distasteful, disagreeable, uninviting, unappealing, unattractive; inedible, uneatable, disgusting, loathsome, repugnant, revolting, nauseating, sickening, foul, nasty, vile; insipid, tasteless, bland, flavourless, dull, uninteresting; informalyucky, sick-making, gross

frantic

distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. synonyms panic-stricken, panic-struck, panicky, beside oneself, at one's wits' end, berserk, distraught, overwrought, worked up, agitated, distressed frenzied, wild, frenetic, fraught, fevered, feverish, hysterical, mad maniacal, demented, desperate "she was frantic with worry"

disperse

distribute or spread over a wide area. synonyms: scatter, disseminate, distribute, spread, broadcast, diffuse, strew, sow, sprinkle,

walk the talk

doing what is being said by oneself

solitary

done or existing alone. synonyms:lonely, companion-less, unaccompanied, by oneself/itself, on one's/its own, (all) alone, friendless; antisocial, unsociable, withdrawn, reclusive, cloistered, introverted, hermitic; lonesome "I live a pretty solitary life"

prompt

done without delay; immediate. cause or bring about encourage (a hesitating speaker) to say something. synonyms: quick, swift, rapid, speedy, fast, direct, immediate, instant, instantaneous, expeditious, early, punctual, in good time, on time, timely; ready, willing, eager, unhesitating; "I should be grateful for a prompt reply"

involuntary

done without will or conscious control. done against someone's will; compulsory. "she gave an involuntary shudder" synonyms: compulsory, obligatory, mandatory, forced, coerced, coercive, compelled, exacted, imposed, demanded, synonyms: reflex, reflexive, automatic, knee-jerk, mechanical, unconditioned; antonyms: voluntary, deliberate

impel and compel

drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something. synonyms: force, coerce into, pressurize into, pressure, impel, drive, press, push, urge synonyms: force, compel, constrain, oblige, necessitate, require, demand, make, urge, exhort, press, apply pressure, pressure, pressurize, drive, push, spur, prod, goad, incite, prompt, persuade, inspire cause to move forward with force, induce Some power beyond his comprehension was impelling him toward the neighboring city.

gullible

easily persuaded to believe something synonyms: childlike, ignorant, credulous, "bhola bhala" over-trusting, over-trustful, trustful, easily deceived/led, easily taken in, exploitable, dupable, deceivable, impressionable, unsuspecting, unsuspicious, "the swindler preyed upon gullible old women"

sublime

elevated or lofty in thought, language, etc.: Paradise Lost is sublime poetry. supreme or outstanding: a sublime dinner complete; absolute; utter: sublime stupidity.

bring up

encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth). synonyms: encourage, promote, further, stimulate, advance, forward, cultivate, nurture, strengthen, enrich, help, aid, abet, assist, contribute to, support, endorse, champion, speak for, proselytize, sponsor, espouse, uphold, back, boost, give backing to, facilitate

undertake

enter upon and activity or enterprise

inflated

excessively or unreasonably high exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas) (Eg: His claims about the new product were inflated; it did not work as well as he had promised. ) Increased in price or value beyond the normal amount

pulsate

expand and contract with strong regular movements. "blood vessels throb and pulsate" produce a regular throbbing sensation or sound. synonyms: palpitate, pulse, throb, vibrate, pump, undulate, surge, heave, rise and fall, ebb and flow; beat, pound, thud, thump, hammer, drum, thrum, oscillate, reverberate; tick, flutter, pitter-patter,

lucid

expressed clearly; easy to understand. "a lucid account" synonyms: intelligible, comprehensible, understandable, cogent, coherent, communicative, articulate, eloquent; clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, transparent; plain, simple, direct, vivid, sharp, straightforward, perspicuous, unambiguous, graphic, explicit;

favorable

expressing approval. "the exhibitions received favourable reviews" synonyms: approving, commendatory, commending, praising, complimentary, flattering, glowing, appreciative, enthusiastic; good, pleasing, agreeable, successful, positive; informalrave, positive, affirmative, assenting, agreeing, concurring, approving, in the affirmative; encouraging, reassuring, supportive, auspicious

prolong

extend the duration of. "an idea which prolonged the life of the engine by many years" extend in spatial length. "the line of his lips was prolonged in a short red scar" 1. बढ़ाना 2. लंबा करना

distress

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain. "I didn't mean to distress you" "to his distress he saw that she was trembling" synonyms: anguish, suffering, pain, agony, ache, affliction, torment, torture, discomfort, heartache, heartbreak; misery, wretchedness, sorrow, grief, woe, sadness, unhappiness, desolation, despair; trouble, worry, anxiety, perturbation, uneasiness, disquiet, angst "she was trying to conceal her distress" 1. संकट 2. विपत्ति

repugnance

extremely distasteful; unacceptable. "cannibalism seems repugnant to us" synonyms: abhorrent, revolting, repulsive, repellent, disgusting, offensive, objectionable, vile, foul, nasty, loathsome, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, hateful, detestable, execrable, abominable, monstrous, appalling, reprehensible, deplorable, insufferable, intolerable, unacceptable, despicable, contemptible, beyond the pale, unspeakable, noxious, obscene, base, hideous, grisly, gruesome, horrendous, heinous, atrocious, awful, terrible, dreadful, frightful, obnoxious, unsavoury, unpalatable, unpleasant, disagreeable, distasteful

horrendous

extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible. "she suffered horrendous injuries"

obnoxious

extremely unpleasant. "obnoxious fart"

fidelity

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. "his fidelity to liberal ideals" synonyms: loyalty, allegiance, obedience, constancy, fealty, homage;

distant

far away in space or time. synonyms: faraway, far off, far; remote, out of the way, outlying, abroad, far-flung, obscure; isolated, cut off, off the beaten track "distant parts of the world"

resent

feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person). synonyms: begrudge, grudge,dislike

revere

feel deep respect or admiration for something synonyms: respect, admire, think highly of,

loathe

feel intense dislike or disgust for. "she loathed him on sight" synonyms: hate, detest, abhor, despise, abominate, dislike greatly, execrate; hatred, hate, detestation, abhorrence, abomination, execration, odium; antipathy, dislike, hostility, animosity, ill will, ill feeling, bad feeling, malice, animus, enmity, aversion; repugnance, disgust, revulsion;

grieve

feel intense sorrow. "she grieved for her father" synonyms: mourn, lament, be mournful, be sorrowful, sorrow, be sad, be miserable; cry, sob, weep, shed tears,

malice

feeling a need to see others suffer the desire to harm someone; ill will. synonyms: spitefulness, spite, malevolence, maliciousness, animosity, hostility, ill will, ill feeling, hatred, hate, bitterness, venom, vindictiveness, vengefulness, revenge, malignity, malignance, evil intentions, animus, enmity, devilment, devilry, bad blood, backbiting,

desperate

feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. synonyms: despairing, hopeless; anguished, distressed, in despair, suicidal; miserable, wretched, desolate; discouraged, demoralized, devastated, downcast, resigned, "a desperate sadness enveloped Ruth"

inflate

fill (a balloon, tyre, or other expandable structure) with air or gas so that it becomes distended. increase (something) by a large or excessive amount. "objectives should be clearly set out so as not to duplicate work and inflate costs" synonyms: increase, raise, put up, boost, escalate, step up; informalhike up, jack up, increased, raised, boosted; high, excessive, sky-high, unreasonable, unwarranted, disproportionate, prohibitive, outrageous, overinflated, exorbitant, extortionate; synonyms: blown up, aerated, filled, puffed up, puffed out, pumped up; dilated, stretched, expanded, engorged, enlarged, swollen

once and for all

finally; permanently. Sue: I'm going to get this place organized once and for all! I wish we could settle the matter once and for all. if you do something once and for all, you finish doing it so that it does not have to be dealt with again

ascertain

find (something) out for certain; make sure of. synonyms: find out, discover, get/come to know, work out, confirm, deduce, divine, intuit, diagnose, discern, perceive, see, realize, appreciate, identify, pin down, recognize, register, understand, grasp, take in, comprehend; "an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident"

eloquent

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. clearly expressing or indicating something. "an eloquent speech" synonyms: persuasive, expressive, articulate, fluent; strong, forceful, powerful, potent; well spoken, silver-tongued, smooth-tongued, well expressed, graceful, lucid, vivid, effective, graphic; glib "an eloquent and well-informed speech" synonyms: expressive, sensitive, meaningful, suggestive, revealing, telling, significant, indicative "her dark eloquent eyes lifted up"

goofy

foolish or harmlessly eccentric. 1. नासमझ 2. मूर्ख

antics

foolish, outrageous or amusing behavior

compel

force somebody to do something

suppress

forcibly put an end to. prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain. synonyms: subdue, defeat, conquer, vanquish, triumph over, repress, crush, quell, quash, squash, stamp out, overpower, extinguish, conceal, restrain, stifle, smother, bottle up, keep a rein on, hold back, keep back, fight back, choke back, control, keep under control, check, keep in check, curb, contain, bridle, inhibit, put a lid on, deaden, muffle "she only just managed to suppress her irritation" "she could not suppress a rising panic"

renounce

formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession). refuse or resign a right or position, especially one as an heir or trustee. "Isabella offered to renounce her son's claim to the French Crown" synonyms: reject, refuse to abide by, refuse to recognize, repudiate give up, relinquish, abandon, resign, abdicate, surrender,

derived

formed or developed from something not original

widespread

found or distributed over a large area or number of people. synonyms: general, extensive, universal, common, global, worldwide, international, omnipresent, ubiquitous, wholesale, all-embracing, all-inclusive, all-round, across the board, far-reaching, predominant, prevalent, बड़े पैमाने पर

endow

furnish with a capital fund give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution). "he endowed the Church with lands" 2. provide with a quality, ability, or asset. "he was endowed with tremendous physical strength" synonyms: provide, supply, furnish, equip, invest, give, present, favour, bless, grace, award, gift, confer, bestow, enrich, arm; literaryendue "nature endowed the human race with intelligence" The grammar school here, founded in 1533, is liberally endowed, with scholarships and exhibitions

accumulate

gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of. "investigators have yet to accumulate enough evidence" synonyms: gather, collect, assemble; amass, stockpile, pile up, heap up, rack up, run up, scrape together, store (up), hoard, lay in/up, garner; mass, increase, multiply, accrue, snowball; tot up; informalstash (away)

sanction

give authority or permission to synonyms: authorization, consent, assent, leave, permission, authority, warrant, licence, dispensation, acquiescence, agreement, approval, seal/stamp of approval, approbation, recognition, endorsement, accreditation, confirmation, ratification, validation, blessing, imprimatur, clearance, acceptance, allowance

accord

give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition). an official agreement or treaty. synonyms: pact, treaty, agreement, settlement, deal, entente, concordat, concord, protocol, compact, contract, convention "opposition groups refused to sign the accord" "the powers accorded to the head of state" synonyms: give, grant, tender, present, award, hand, vouchsafe, concede, yield, cede; confer on, bestow on, vest in, put in someone's hands

yield

give up or supply

gotta

got to, its good to use have before gotta informally not

confer

grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right) "the Minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by Parliament" synonyms: bestow on, present with/to, grant to, award to, decorate with, honour with, give to, give out to, gift with, endow with, vest in, hand out to, extend to

zeal

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. "his zeal for privatization" synonyms: passion, zealousness, committedness, ardour, love, fervour, fire, avidity, fondness, devotion, devotedness, enthusiasm, eagerness, keenness, appetite, taste, relish, gusto; vigour, energy, verve, zest; . उत्साह 2. जोश

woe

great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically). things that cause sorrow or distress; troubles .misfortune, stroke of bad luck, setback, reverse, blow, misadventure, mishap, vicissitude, failure, accident, disaster, tragedy, catastrophe, calamity, adversity, affliction "to add to his woes, customers have been spending less" synonyms: misery, sorrow, distress, wretchedness, sadness, unhappiness, heartache, heartbreak, despondency, desolation, despair, dejection, depression, gloom, melancholy; adversity, misfortune, disaster, affliction, suffering, hardship, pain, agony, grief, anguish, torment;

flourish

grow vigorously

ensue

happen or occur afterwards or as a result. issue or terminate in a specified way synonyms: result, follow, develop, stem, spring, arise, derive, evolve, proceed, emerge, emanate, issue, flow; Today we need not think of war in the traditional sense as the only calamity that could ensue from a breakdown of European unity.

noxious

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. "they were overcome by the noxious fumes" synonyms: poisonous, toxic, deadly, virulent; harmful, dangerous, pernicious, damaging, destructive, environmentally unfriendly; very unpleasant, nasty, disgusting, awful, dreadful, horrible, terrible, vile, revolting, foul, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, appalling, offensive, foul-smelling, evil-smelling, malodorous,

poised

having a composed and self-assured manner. "not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed" synonyms: self-possessed, self-assured, composed, assured, self-controlled, cool-headed, calm, cool, cool, calm

cryptic

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. "he found his boss's utterances too cryptic" synonyms: enigmatic, mysterious, hard to understand, confusing, mystifying, perplexing, puzzling, obscure, abstruse, arcane, oracular, Delphic, ambiguous, elliptical, oblique; informalas clear as mud

sinuous

having many curves and turns. "the river follows a sinuous trail through the dale" synonyms: winding, windy, serpentine, curving, twisting, meandering, snaking, snaky, zigzag, zigzagging, turning, bending, curling,

ambivalent

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. "some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her" synonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure, doubtful, indecisive, inconclusive, irresolute, in two minds, undecided, unresolved,

covetous

having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else. synonyms: grasping, greedy, rapacious, insatiable, yearning, acquisitive, desirous, possessive, selfish; jealous, envious, green with envy, green, green-eyed; grudging, begrudging; "she fingered the linen with covetous hands"

condescending

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority. "she thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending" show that one feels superior; be patronizing. synonyms: patronizing, supercilious, superior, snobbish, snobby, scornful, disdainful, lofty, lordly, haughty, imperious 1. स्वीकर करना 2. मंज़ूर करना 1. झुकना 2. दबना

avaricious

having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. "an avaricious, manipulative woman" synonyms: grasping, acquisitive, covetous, greedy, rapacious, mercenary, materialistic, mean, miserly; informalmoney-grubbing, 1. लालची 2. लोभी 3. लोलुप, लोभी

inept

having or showing no skill; clumsy. "the referee's inept handling of the match" synonyms: incompetent, unskillful, unskilled, inexpert, amateurish, crude, rough 1. अयोग्य 2. मूर्ख 1. अनुपयुक्त 2. बेहूदा

articulate

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. synonyms: eloquent, fluent, communicative, effective, persuasive, coherent, lucid, vivid, expressive, silver-tongued, vocal; cogent, illuminating, intelligible, comprehensible, understandable "an articulate speaker" "she was not very articulate"

credulous

having or showing to great a readiness to believe thing synonyms: gullible, naive, impressionable, trusting, over-trusting, over-trustful, exploitable, deceivable, easily deceived, easily taken in, easily led, unsuspicious "a ceremony staged for credulous tourists"

sophisticated

having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture "a chic, sophisticated woman" synonyms: worldly, worldly-wise, experienced, enlightened, cosmopolitan, knowledgeable; suave, urbane, cultured, cultivated, civilized, polished, smooth, refined, elegant, stylish, media-savvy; (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity. "highly sophisticated computer systems" synonyms: advanced, highly developed, innovatory, trailblazing, revolutionary; modern, ultra-modern, futuristic, avant-garde, state of the art, the latest, new, the newest, up to the minute; complex, complicated, elaborate, intricate, subtle, delicate; gimmicky

secluded

hidden from general views or use

reign

hold royal office; rule as monarch. "Queen Elizabeth reigns over the UK" synonyms: be king/queen, be monarch, be sovereign, sit on the throne, occupy the throne, wear the crown, wield the sceptre, hold sway, rule, govern, be in power "Robert II reigned for nineteen years"

atrocious

horrifyingly wicked. "atrocious cruelties" synonyms: brutal, barbaric, barbarous, brutish, savage, vicious, wicked, cruel, nasty, ruthless, merciless, villainous, murderous, heinous, nefarious, monstrous, base, low, low-down, vile, inhuman, infernal, dark, black, black-hearted, fiendish, hellish, diabolical, ghastly, horrible; More of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant. synonyms: appalling, dreadful, terrible, very bad, unpleasant, lamentable, woeful, miserable, poor, inadequate, unsatisfactory;

if need be

if necessary "I'll work from morning till night if need be"

facile

ignoring the true complexities of an issue easily achieved

at once

immediately "I fell asleep at once" at the same time; simultaneously. "computers that can do many things at once" synonyms: immediately, right away, right now, this moment/instant/second/minute, now, straight away, instantly, instantaneously, directly, suddenly, abruptly,

at once

immediately "I fell asleep at once" "You have to call him at once ." at the same time; simultaneously. synonyms: immediately, right away, right now, this moment/instant/second/minute, now, straight away, instantly, instantaneously, directly, suddenly, abruptly, summarily, forthwith, promptly, without delay/hesitation, without further ado; quickly, as fast as possible, as soon as possible 1. तुरन्त 2. तत्काल

crude

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. "crude oil" synonyms: unrefined, unpurified, unprocessed, untreated; unmilled, unworked, unpolished, coarse, unprepared; raw, natural, plain "they convert crude oil into petroleum" "a relatively crude nuclear weapon" synonyms: primitive, simple, basic, rudimentary, rough, 1. कच्चा 2. अनगढ़ adjective 1. अपरिष्कृत 2. अशोधित

delirious

in an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence; affected by delirium. "he became delirious and couldn't recognize people" synonyms: incoherent, raving, babbling, irrational, hysterical, wild, feverish, frenzied; More antonyms: lucid, coherent 2 in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy. synonyms: ecstatic, euphoric, elated, thrilled, overjoyed, बेहोश बेसुध चैतन्यरहि

relentlessly

in an unceasingly intense or harsh way. "Joseph worked relentlessly"

yield

inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man. (of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid. tending to give way, especially under pressure; flexible; supple; pliable: a yielding mattress. "she dropped on to the yielding cushions "giving a product or generating a financial return of a specified amount.

escalate

increase rapidly. "the price of tickets escalated" synonyms: increase rapidly, soar, rocket, shoot up, mount, surge, spiral, grow rapidly, rise rapidly, climb, go up;

persuade

induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince. "it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing" synonyms: cause, lead, move, dispose, incline, motivate, synonyms: prevail on, talk someone into, coax, convince, make, get, press someone into, induce, win someone over, bring someone round, argue someone into, pressure someone into, pressurize someone into, coerce, influence, sway, prompt, inveigle, entice, tempt, lure, cajole

abhorrent

inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. "racism was abhorrent to us all synonyms: detestable, detested, hateful, hated, loathsome, loathed, despicable, despised, abominable, abominated, execrable, execrated, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible

formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. "a formidable opponent" synonyms: intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying, horrifying, chilling, disturbing 1. दुर्जेय 2. विकट

sue

institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress. synonyms: take legal action against, take to court, bring an action against, bring a suit against, proceed against; charge, prosecute, prefer/bring charges against, bring to trial, summons, indict, arraign; impeach synonyms: appeal, petition, ask, beg, plead, entreat, implore, supplicate; solicit, request, seek; rareobtest, impetrate, obsecrate

flimsy

insubstantial and easily damaged. synonyms: insubstantial, slight, light, fragile, breakable, frail, shaky, unstable, wobbly, tottery, rickety, ramshackle, makeshift "a succession of great waves had carried away all the flimsy wooden buildings"

will

intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen. "their friendship flourished particularly because Adams willed it" bequeath something to (someone) by the terms of one's will. "his father willed the farm to Mr Timms"

chime in

interject a remark. "'Yes, you do that,' Dave chimed in eagerly" synonyms: interject, interpose, intervene, interrupt, butt in, cut in, break in, join in, join the conversation;

fabricate

invent (something) in order to deceive. "officers fabricated the evidence"

fabricate

invent (something) in order to deceive. "officers fabricated evidence" synonyms: forge, falsify, fake, counterfeit, make up, invent "he was found to have fabricated research data" construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components.

ordain

invest with ministerial or priestly authority

rudimentary

involving or limited to basic principles. synonyms: basic, elementary, introductory, early, primary, initial, first; fundamental, essential; "he received a rudimentary education" 2. relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form. "a rudimentary stage of evolution" synonyms: primitive, crude, simple, unsophisticated, rough, rough and ready, makeshift ,1. प्रारंभिक 2. मौलिक 1. अल्पविकसित 2. बुनियादी

that'll be the day

it will never happen that's very unlikely

confederate

joined by an agreement or treaty - a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states a person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice. synonyms: federal, confederated, federated, allied, in alliance, in league, cooperating, associated, united, combined, "where was his confederate, the girl who had stolen Richard's wallet?" synonyms: associate, partner, accomplice, abetter, accessory, helper, supporter, assistant, ally, collaborator, colleague a supporter of the Confederate States of America

detain

keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention synonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct "she made to open the door, but he detained her" synonyms: delay, hold up, make late, retard, keep (back), slow up, slow down, set back

obscure

keep from being seen; conceal. not discovered or known about; uncertain. "his origins and parentage are obscure" 1. synonyms: unclear, uncertain, unknown, in doubt, doubtful, dubious, mysterious, hazy, vague, indeterminate, concealed, hidden 2. synonyms: hide, conceal, cover, veil, shroud, screen, mask, cloak, cast a shadow over, shadow, envelop, mantle, block, block out, blank out, obliterate, eclipse, overshadow

apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. "widespread apathy among students" synonyms: indifference, lack of interest, lack of enthusiasm, lack of concern, unconcern, uninterestedness, unresponsiveness, impassivity, passivity, passiveness, detachment, dispassion, dispassionateness, lack of involvement, phlegm, coolness; 1. उदासीनता 2. निठुराई

haphazard

lacking any obvious principle of organization. synonyms: random, unplanned, unsystematic, unmethodical, disorganized, disorderly, irregular, indiscriminate, chaotic, hit-and-miss, arbitrary, orderless, aimless, undirected, careless, casual, slapdash, slipshod; "things were strewn around in a haphazard fashion" (of an emotion, feeling, or attitude) likely to spread to and affect others.

ignorant

lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated informal: discourteous or rude. synonyms: uneducated, unknowledgeable, untaught, unschooled, untutored, untrained, illiterate, unlettered, unlearned, unread, uninformed, unenlightened, unscholarly, unqualified, benighted, backward;

extravagant

lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

inadequate

lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. "these labels prove to be wholly inadequate" synonyms: insufficient, not enough, deficient, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, sparse, too little, too few, short, in short supply; paltry, meagre, niggardly; skimpy, sketchy, incomplete, restricted, limited; informalmeasly, pathetic, piddling; incompetent, incapable, unsatisfactory, not good enough, no good unfit, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, unskilful, inexpert, inept, unproficient, amateurish, substandard, poor, bad, hopeless, useless, inferior;

bequeath

leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will. synonyms: leave, leave in one's will, will, make over, pass on, hand on, hand down, cede, consign, commit, entrust, grant, transfer, convey; donate,

probable

likely to happen or be the case. "it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further" synonyms: likely, most likely, odds-on, expected, to be expected, anticipated, predictable, foreseeable, ten to one, presumed, potential, credible, quite possible, possible, feasible;

effluent

liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea. synonyms: (liquid) waste, sewage, effluvium, outflow, discharge, emission; pollutant, pollution "the effluent from papermaking contains many contaminants"

gaze

look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought. "he could only gaze at her in astonishment"

allegiance

loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause. "those wishing to receive citizenship must swear allegiance to the republic" synonyms: loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, obedience, fealty, adherence, homage, devotion, bond; trueness, true-heartedness; trustiness, trustworthiness; steadfastness, fastness, staunchness, dependability, reliability, duty, constancy, dedication, commitment; patriotism;

demented

mad, insane, deranged, lunatic, unbalanced, unhinged, unstable, disturbed, distracted,

wacko

mad; insane. "his wacko conspiracy theories" a crazy person.

gouge

make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with or as if with a gouge. a chisel with a concave blade, used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery. scoop out, burrow (out), hollow out, excavate dig for minerals, especially opal. make a rough hole or indentation in (a surface),

ordain

make (someone) a priest or minister; confer holy orders on. invest with ministerial or priestly authority order (something) officially. synonyms: confer holy orders on, appoint, induct, install, invest, anoint, consecrate; establish, fix, enact, legislate, dictate, prescribe, pronounce "he was ordained a minister before entering Parliament"

elate

make (someone) ecstatically happy. synonyms: thrilled, exhilarated, happy, delighted, overjoyed, joyous, gleeful, excited, animated, jubilant, beside oneself with happiness, exultant, ecstatic, euphoric, rapturous 1979 "she was elated at having pocketed some £400,000"

vex

make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters. synonyms: annoy, irritate, infuriate, anger, incense, inflame, enrage, irk, chagrin, exasperate, madden, pique, provoke, nettle, disturb, upset, perturb, discompose,

contaminate

make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

assail

make a concerted or violent attack on criticize strongly. synonyms: attack, assault, make an assault on, launch an attack on, beset, belabour, fall on, accost, mug, charge, rush, storm, besiege; (of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly. : trouble, disturb, worry, plague, beset, torture, torment, rack, bedevil, nag, vex, harass, pester

appeal

make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request "police are appealing for information about the incident" synonyms: ask urgently/earnestly, request urgently/earnestly, make an urgent/earnest request, call, make a plea, plead, beg; sue

dilate

make or become wider, larger, or more open. "her eyes dilated with horror" synonyms: enlarge, become larger, widen, become wider, expand, distend, swell "she took a deep breath and her nostrils dilated" speak or write at length on (a subject).

contrive

make or work out a plan for he contrived to escape, but old Tributor and his men were all captured.

cite

make reference to

fidget

make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience. synonyms: move restlessly, wriggle, squirm, twitch, jiggle, writhe, twist, shuffle, be jittery, be anxious, be agitated; play, fuss, toy, twiddle, fool about/around, trifle; informalfiddle, mess about/around, have ants in one's pants "the audience began to fidget and whisper"

elaborate

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sparing

moderate; economical. "physicians advised sparing use of the ointment" synonyms: thrifty, economical, frugal, canny, careful, prudent, cautious, abstemious, saving, energy-efficient, energy-saving, fuel-efficient,

keep up (also keep up with)

move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else. "often they had to pause to allow him to keep up" meet a commitment to pay or do something regularly. "if you do not keep up with the payments, the loan company can make you sell your home"

through

moving in one side and out of the other side of ( an opening, channel, or location ) continuing in time towards completion of (a process or period). synonyms: into and out of, to the other/far side of, from one side of ... to the other, from end to end of, between, past, by, down, along, across, by way of, via; throughout, around in, all over

contradictory

mutually opposed or inconsistent. "the two studies came to contradictory conclusions" synonyms: opposed, in opposition, opposite, antithetical, contrary, contrasting, conflicting, at variance, at odds, opposing, clashing, divergent, discrepant, different; inconsistent, incompatible, irreconcilable, incongruous; paradoxical; rareoppugnant, repugnant

to no avail

no effect; unsuccessful; without any benefit or result " All of my efforts were to no avail. Everything I did to help was of no avail. Nothing worked."

sober

not affected by alcohol; not drunk. serious, sensible, and solemn. synonyms: not drunk, not intoxicated, clear-headed, serious, sensible, solemn, thoughtful, grave, sombre, severe, earnest, sedate

conceal

not allow to be seen; hide. prevent (something) from being known; keep secret. synonyms: hide, keep out of sight, keep hidden, secrete, tuck away; screen, cover, obscure, block out, blot out, disguise, camouflage, mask, cloak, mantle, shroud;

forbidden

not allowed; banned. "a list of forbidden books" "smoking is now forbidden in certain areas" "mixed marriages were forbidden" synonyms: prohibited, prohibit, ban, outlaw, make illegal, veto, proscribe, disallow, preclude, exclude, banned, debarred, vetoed, proscribed, ruled out, not allowed, disallowed, taboo, impermissible, not acceptable, unauthorized, unsanctioned; outlawed, illegal, unlawful, illicit, illegitimate, criminal; interdicted; verboten; haram;

skeptical

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations synonyms: dubious, doubtful, having reservations, taking something with a pinch of salt, doubting, questioning; cynical, distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious, disbelieving, misbehaving, unconvinced, incredulous, hesitant, antonyms: certain, convinced, optimistic he is very skeptical about music video but certain about film

aloof

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. synonyms: distant, detached, unresponsive, remote, unapproachable, forbidding, stand-offish, formal, impersonal, stiff, austere, stuffy, withdrawn, reserved, unforthcoming, uncommunicative, indifferent; unsympathetic, unsociable, antisocial, cool, cold, chilly, frigid, frosty; haughty, supercilious, disdainful "they were courteous but faintly aloof"

modest

not large but sufficient

seldom

not often; rarely, hardly, occasionally, not common; infrequent. almost never "he was seldom absent" "Now that we have a baby, we seldom get the chance to go to the cinema."

inconsistent

not staying the same throughout. "police interpretation of the law was often inconsistent"

considerable

notably large in size, amount, or extent. synonyms: sizeable, substantial, appreciable, significant; goodly, tolerable, fair, reasonable, tidy, hefty, handsome, comfortable, decent, worthwhile account; ample, plentiful, abundant, superabundant, great, large, lavish, profuse, generous; marked, noticeable; "he escaped with a considerable amount of money"

substantial

of considerable importance, size, or worth. synonyms: solid. considerable, real, material, weighty, sizable, meaningful, significant, important, notable, major, marked, valuable, useful, worthwhile "a substantial amount of cash"

vague

of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning. synonyms: indistinct, indefinite, indeterminate, unclear; hazy, cloudy, fuzzy, misty, lacking definition, blurred, blurry, out of focus, murky, foggy, faint, shadowy, dim, obscure, nebulous, shapeless, formless, unformed, amorphous; "many patients suffer vague symptoms" " its just a vague idea "

sublime

of very great excellence or beauty. "Mozart's sublime piano concertos" "he had the sublime knowledge about music" uttering the sublimest and most beautiful thoughts . synonyms: exalted, elevated, noble, lofty, awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic, magnificent, imposing, glorious, supreme; grand, great, outstanding, excellent, first-rate, first-class, superb, perfect, ideal, wonderful, marvellous, splendid, delightful, blissful, rapturous; informalfantastic, fabulous, fab, super, smashing, terrific, stellar, heavenly, divine, mind-blowing,

simmer

of water or food stay just below the boiling point

kin

one's family and relations. synonyms: relatives, relations, family, family members, kindred, connections, clan, tribe "many elderly people have no kin to turn to for assistance"

equivocal

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. "the equivocal nature of her remarks" synonyms: ambiguous, indefinite, non-committal, vague, indeterminate, imprecise, inexact, indistinct, in-explicit, blurry, hazy, foggy, nebulous, borderline;

defy

openly resist or refuse to obey "a woman who defies convention" synonyms: disobey, refuse to obey, go against, rebel against, flout, fly in the face of, thumb one's nose at, disregard, ignore,

contrary

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. "he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal" synonyms: opposite, opposing, opposed, contradictory, clashing, conflicting, antithetical, incompatible, irreconcilable; different, differing, contrasting, inconsistent, incongruous; reverse, counter

bliss

perfect happiness; great joy. synonyms: joy, pleasure, delight, happiness, gladness, ecstasy, elation, rapture, euphoria, heaven, paradise, seventh heaven, cloud nine, Eden, Utopia, Arcadia; halcyon days; informalthe top of the world "she gave a sigh of bliss" 111

dense

permitting little if any light to pass through a dense cloth material

perseverance

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. synonyms: persistence, tenacity, determination, resolve, resolution, resoluteness, staying power, purposefulness, firmness of purpose; patience, endurance, application, diligence, sedulousness, dedication, commitment, doggedness, pertinacity, assiduity, assiduousness, steadfastness, tirelessness, indefatigability, stamina; intransigence, obstinacy 1. दृढ़ता 2. तप 1. धीरज 2. धुन

vigour

physical strength and good health. synonyms: robustness, healthiness, good health, hardiness, strength, stamina, sturdiness, fitness, good shape, good trim, good condition, fine fettle, toughness, ruggedness, muscle, power; bloom, radiance, sap; energy, activity, liveliness, life spirit, enthusiasm, fire, fieriness, fervour, ardour, zeal, passion, might, forcefulness, determination, intensity, dynamism, sparkle, effervescence, zest, dash, snap, spark, gusto, pep, bounce, exuberance, "the springing curls were a sign of vigour and health" "they ran with great vigour"

interpose

place or insert between one thing and another. "she interposed herself between the newcomers" synonyms: insinuate, place, put in intervene, intercede, step in, mediate, involve oneself; interfere, intrude, obtrude "he interposed himself between her and the stairs" "the legislature interposed to suppress these amusements"

whimsy

playfully quaint or fanciful behaviour or humour. "the film is an awkward blend of whimsy and moralizing"

mighty

possessing great and impressive power or strength, especially because of size. "three mighty industrial countries" synonyms: fearsome, ferocious; big, tough, robust, manful, potent, sturdy, muscular, strapping, Herculean; vigorous, energetic, stout, dominant, influential, strong, powerful, important, leading, authoritative, controlling, predominant, prestigious

prejudice

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased. synonyms: preconceived idea, preconception, preconceived notion; prejudgement bias, influence, sway, predispose, make biased, make partial, make partisan, colour, poison, jaundice, warp, twist, slant, distort; "male prejudices about women" "English prejudice against foreigners"

bestow

present something

mercenary

primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. synonyms: money-oriented, grasping, greedy, acquisitive, avaricious, covetous, rapacious, bribable, venal, materialistic

venture

proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit. synonyms: profitable, profit-making, gainful, remunerative, moneymaking, paying, high-income, well paid, high-paying, bankable, cost-effective; productive, fruitful, rewarding, worthwhile, advantageous; thriving, flourishing, successful, booming, going

reverberation

prolongation of a sound; resonance. "electronic effects have been added, such as echo and reverberation" synonyms: resonance, echo, echoing, re-echoing, resounding, pulsation, vibration, ringing, peal, boom, booming, rumble, rumbling, roll, pound, pounding, thump, thumping, consequence, result, effect, upshot, outcome, out-turn, by-product; aftermath, fallout, footprint, backlash, ripple, shock wave

cherish

protect and care for (someone) lovingly. adore, hold dear, love, care very much for, feel great affection for (v.) to feel or show affection toward something (She continued to cherish her red plaid trousers, even though they had gone out of style and no longer fit her.) (v.) to feel or show great love for

prevail

prove more powerful or superior. be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time. synonyms: win, win out, win through, triumph, be victorious, be the victor, gain the victory, carry the day, carry all before one, finish first, come out ahead, come out on top, succeed, prove superior, conquer, overcome, gain or achieve mastery, gain ascendancy; take the crown, gain the palm, rule, reign

substantiate

provide evidence to support or prove the truth of. synonyms: prove, give proof of, show to be true, give substance to, support, uphold, back up, bear out, justify, vindicate, validate, corroborate, verify, authenticate, confirm, endorse, give credence to, lend weight to, establish, demonstrate; "they had found nothing to substantiate the allegations"

denounce

publicly declare to be wrong or evil. synonyms: condemn, criticize, attack, censure, castigate, decry, revile, vilify, besmirch, discredit, damn, reject, proscribe; "the Assembly denounced the use of violence" 1. आरोप लगा देना 2. आरोप लगाना

meek

quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. "she brought her meek little husband along" submissive, yielding, unresisting, obedient, compliant, tame, biddable, tractable, acquiescent, deferential, weak, timid, frightened, spineless, spiritless, unprotesting, synonyms: patient, long-suffering, forbearing, resigned; gentle, quiet, shy, retiring, reverent, peaceful, peaceable, docile, lamblike, mild, demure, modest, humble, lowly, diffident, unassuming, self-effacing, unpretentious, unambitious, unobtrusive

substantial

real having a material

lately

recently; not long ago. "she hasn't been looking too well lately" synonyms: recently, of late, latterly, in the past few days, in the last couple of weeks, in recent times; newly, freshly, not long ago

muse

reflect deeply on a subject be absorbed in thought. synonyms: ponder, consider, think over/about, mull over, reflect on, contemplate, deliberate say to oneself in a thoughtful manner. gaze thoughtfully at. Musing about the Big Picture may be a lot more gratifying than focusing on the details of the specific policies that aren't working.

venerate

regard with great respect; revere. synonyms: revere, reverence, respect, worship, adulate, hallow, deify, idolize, hold sacred, exalt, honour, esteem, look up to, think highly of, pay homage to, pay tribute to;

admire

regard with respect of warm approval "I admire your courage" synonyms: applaud, praise, express admiration for, commend, approve of, express approval for, favour, look on with favour, think highly of, appreciate; respect, rate highly, hold in high regard, hold in high esteem, look up to, acclaim; compliment, worship, adore, love, cherish

dour

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance. synonyms: stern, unsmiling, unfriendly, frowning, poker-faced, severe, forbidding, morose, sour, gruff, surly, uncommunicative, grim, gloomy, dismal, sullen, sombre, grave, sober, serious, solemn, austere, mean-looking, stony, unsympathetic, disapproving antonyms: cheerful, friendly "a hard, dour, humourless fanatic" 3. बेदर्द 4. रूखा 5. उदास 6. म्लान

cede

relinquish possession or control over

pounding

repeated and heavy striking or hitting of someone or something. rhythmical beating or throbbing. "the pounding of the surf on a sandy beach"

enigmatic

resembling an enigma, or a puzzling occurrence, situation, statement, person, etc.; perplexing; mysterious: She has a perpetually enigmatic expression on her face.

esteem

respect and admiration "he was held in high esteem by colleagues" synonyms: respect, admiration, (high) regard, (high/good) opinion, estimation, acclaim, approbation, approval, appreciation, favour, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honour, praise, adulation, extolment, homage;

admiration

respect and warm approval something regarded as impressive or worthy of respect. synonyms: commendation, acclaim, applause, approbation, approval, appreciation, regard, high regard, respect, "I have the greatest admiration for all those involved in the project"

reconcile

restore friendly relations between. "the king and the archbishop were publicly reconciled" make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed. 1. समाधान करना 2. मेल-मिलाप कराना

earnest

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction. "an earnest student" synonyms: serious, serious-minded, solemn, grave, sober, humourless, staid, steady, intense; committed, dedicated, assiduous, keen, diligent, zealous, industrious, hard-working; studious, thoughtful, cerebral, deep, profound, bookish, donnish

bolt

run away

interject

say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption. "she interjected the odd question here and there" synonyms: interpose, introduce, throw in, insert, interpolate

latitude

scope for freedom of action or thought. the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator synonyms: freedom, scope, leeway, elbow room, breathing space, space, room, flexibility, liberty, independence, play, slack, room to manoeuvre, scope for initiative, freedom of action, freedom from restriction, a free hand, margin, leisure,

paradox

seemingly absurd or self-contradictory. a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. "the uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes, like the particles being in two places at once" synonyms: contradiction, contradiction in terms, self-contradiction, inconsistency, incongruity, anomaly, conflict; absurdity, oddity, enigma, puzzle, mystery, conundrum; 1. विरोधाभास 2. असत्याभास

grasp

seize and hold firmly synonyms: grip, clutch, clasp, hold, clench, lay hold of; catch, seize, grab, snatch, latch on to, catch at, grapple, get one's hands on "she grasped his hands" antonyms: release

dispatch

send away towards a designated goal

austere

severe or strict in manner or attitude. "she was an austere women" synonyms: severe, stern, strict, harsh, unfeeling, stony, steely, flinty, dour, grim, cold, frosty, frigid, icy, chilly, unemotional, unfriendly, formal, stiff, stuffy, reserved, remote, distant, aloof, forbidding, mean-looking, grave, solemn, serious, unsmiling, unsympathetic, unforgiving, uncharitable;

judder

shake and vibrate rapidly and with force. an instance of rapid and forceful shaking and vibration. "the car gave a judder"

tremble

shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty. "Isobel was trembling with excitement"

outrageous

shockingly bad or excessive. "an outrageous act of bribery" synonyms: shocking, disgraceful, scandalous, atrocious, appalling, abhorrent, monstrous, heinous; evil, wicked, abominable, terrible, horrible, horrid, horrendous, dreadful, hideous, foul, nauseating, sickening, vile, villainous, nasty, ghastly, odious, loathsome, shameful, infamous, nefarious, iniquitous, unspeakable, intolerable, insufferable, insupportable, unendurable, unbearable; impossible, exasperating, offensive, maddening, distressing; immoderate, exorbitant, unreasonable;

applaud

show approval or praise by clapping. synonyms: clap, cheer, whistle, give a standing ovation to, put one's hands together; praise, commend, acclaim, salute, extol, laud, admire, welcome, celebrate, express admiration for, express approval of, look on with favour, favour, "the crowd whistled and applauded"

boast

show off

altruistic

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. synonyms: unselfish, selfless, self-sacrificing, self-denying; considerate, compassionate, kind, decent, noble, public-spirited; generous, magnanimous, ungrudging, unstinting, charitable, benevolent, beneficent, liberal, open-handed, free-handed, philanthropic, humanitarian antonyms: selfish

naive

showing a lack of experience, wisdom or judgement synonyms: innocent, unsophisticated, artless, ingenuous, inexperienced, guileless, unworldly, childlike, trusting, trustful, "the rather naive young man had been totally misled"

discourteous

showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people. synonyms: rude, impolite, ill-mannered, bad-mannered, disrespectful, uncivil, unmannerly antonyms: polite, courteous "it would be unkind and discourteous to decline a visit"

persistence

smile broadly. "Dennis appeared, grinning cheerfully" synonyms: smile, smile broadly, beam, grin from ear to ear, smile from ear to ear, grin like a Cheshire cat, smirk; informalbe all smiles "Guy grinned merrily at her"

frugal

sparing or economical as regards money or food. simple and plain and costing little. "a frugal meal" synonyms: thrifty, sparing, economical, saving; careful, cautious, prudent, provident, unwasteful, sensible, canny; abstemious, abstinent, austere, self-denying, ascetic, "I'm a bit too frugal to splash out on designer clothes"

misspend

spend (one's time or money) foolishly, wrongly, or wastefully. "perhaps I am atoning for my misspent youth"

permeate

spread throughout (something); pervade. "the aroma of soup permeated the air" synonyms: pervade, spread through, fill, filter through, diffuse through, imbue, penetrate, pass

uncanny

strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way. "an uncanny feeling that she was being watched" synonyms: eerie, unnatural, preternatural, supernatural, unearthly, other-worldly, unreal, ghostly, mysterious, strange, abnormal, odd, curious, queer, weird, bizarre, freakish; 1. अलौकिक 2. प्रारब्धिक 3. विलक्षण 4. रहस्यमय 5. डरावना 6. मनहूस 7. अस्वाभाविक

queer

strange; odd. "she had a queer feeling that they were being watched" synonyms: odd, strange, unusual, funny, peculiar, curious, bizarre, weird, outlandish, eccentric, unconventional, unorthodox, uncanny, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, untypical, different, out of the ordinary, out of the way, extraordinary, remarkable, puzzling, mystifying, mysterious, perplexing, baffling, unaccountable, incongruous, uncommon, irregular, outré, offbeat, singular, deviant, aberrant, freak, freakish;

exhort

strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. synonyms: urge, encourage, call on, enjoin, adjure, charge, try to persuade, press, pressure, put pressure on, use pressure on, pressurize, lean on, push; egg on, spur, incite, goad; bid, appeal to "I exhorted her to be a good child" "he exhorted delegates to fight corruption and bureaucracy"

contingent

subject to chance. "the contingent nature of the job" synonyms: chance, accidental, fortuitous, possible, unforeseen, unforeseeable, unexpected, unpredicted, unpredictable, unanticipated, unlooked-for; random, haphazard

overcome

succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). synonyms: get the better of, prevail over, control, get control of, get/bring under control, bridle, tame, master, gain mastery over, deal with, conquer, defeat, vanquish, beat, solve, triumph over, best, worst, overpower, overwhelm; curb, subdue, subjugate, repress, quell, quash; informal lick 1. जीतना 2. हराना 1. अभिभूत करना 2. काबू पा लेना defeat (an opponent). "an experienced England side overcame the determined home team" synonyms: defeat, beat, best, conquer, trounce, thrash, rout, vanquish, overwhelm, overpower, destroy, drub, get the better of, triumph over, prevail over, gain a victory over, win over/against,

induce

succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something. "the pickets induced many workers to stay away" synonyms: persuade, convince, prevail upon, get, make, prompt, move, inspire, instigate, influence, exert influence on, press, urge, incite, encourage, impel, actuate, motivate

lurch

sudden, forward movement

recoil

suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. synonyms: draw back, jump back, spring back, jerk back, pull back; flinch, shy away, shrink (back), blench, start, wince, cower, quail "as he leaned towards her, she instinctively recoiled"

endure

suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently. remain in existence; last. synonyms:undergo, go through, live through, experience, meet, encounter; cope with, deal with, face, face up to, handle, suffer, tolerate, put up with, brave, bear, withstand, sustain, tolerate, bear, put up with, go along with, suffer, "it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain"

insinuate

suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way. "he was insinuating that she slept her way to the top" synonyms: imply, suggest, hint, intimate, whisper, indicate, convey the impression, give a clue,

subsidize

support (an organization or activity) financially. "the mining industry continues to be subsidized" "they were unwilling to subsidize the poorer southern republics" synonyms: give money to, pay a subsidy to, give a grant to, contribute to, make a contribution to, invest in, sponsor, fund, finance, provide finance/capital for, capitalize, underwrite; back, support, give support to, keep, help, aid, assist,

suspended

supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy

conducive

supportive; encouraging; helping to bring about synonyms: good for, helpful to, instrumental in, calculated to produce, productive of, useful for; favourable, beneficial, valuable, advantageous, opportune, propitious, encouraging, promising, convenient; contribute to, lead to, tend to promote, make for, facilitate, favour, aid, assist, help, benefit, encourage "an environment which is conducive to learning" 1. सहायक 2. प्रेरक

surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. synonyms: guess, conjecture, suspect, deduce, infer, come to the conclusion, conclude, theorize, speculate, glean, divine; assume, presume, suppose, understand, gather, feel, believe, imagine, judge, fancy, reckon; a supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it. "he surmised that something must be wrong" 1. शंका 2. अनुमान

assume

suppose to be the case, without proof. synonyms: presume, suppose, take it, take for granted, take as read, take it as given, presuppose, conjecture, surmise, conclude, come to the conclusion, deduce, infer, draw the inference, reckon, reason, guess, imagine, think, fancy, suspect, expect, accept, believe, be of the opinion, understand, be given to understand

intervene

take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. synonyms: intercede, involve oneself, get involved, interpose oneself, insinuate oneself, step in, cut in; mediate, arbitrate, conciliate, negotiate, act as peacemaker, act as an intermediary; interfere, intrude "he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute"

bother

take the trouble to do something. "scientists rarely bother with such niceties" synonyms: concern oneself, trouble oneself, mind, care, worry oneself, burden oneself, occupy oneself, busy oneself; worry, trouble, concern, perturb, disturb, disquiet, disconcert, unnerve, fret, upset, distress, alarm, make anxious, cause someone anxiety, work up, agitate, gnaw at, weigh down, lie heavy on; (of a circumstance or event) worry, disturb, or upset (someone) worry, trouble, concern, perturb, disturb, disquiet, disconcert, unnerve, fret, upset, distress, alarm,

concussion

temporary unconsciousness or confusion and other symptoms caused by a blow on the head. "he was carried off the pitch with concussion" synonyms: temporary unconsciousness, temporary loss of consciousness, bang on the head; mild cranial trauma

pessimistic

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. synonyms: gloomy, negative, defeatist, downbeat, gloom-ridden, cynical, bleak, fatalistic, dark, black, despairing, despondent, depressed, dejected, demoralized, hopeless, melancholy, glum, lugubrious, suspicious, distrustful, "he was pessimistic about the prospects"

empathy

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. 1. सहानुभूति 2. हमदर्दी 1. समानुभूति

liberation

the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; synonyms: freeing, release, discharge, deliverance, salvation, rescue, relief, extrication, setting free; loosing, unloosing, unshackling, unfettering, unchaining, untying, unbinding; freedom, liberty; antonyms: confinement, slavery, subjugation, oppression release: the liberation of all political prisoners.

Assessment

the action of assessing someone or something. synonyms: evaluation, judgement, gauging, rating, estimation, appraisal, opinion, analysis "I endorse your assessment of the quality" "the assessment of educational needs"

confinement

the action of confining or state of being confined. synonyms: imprisonment, internment, incarceration, custody, captivity, detention, restraint, arrest, house arrest; , thrall; durance penning, caging, locking up, walling in/up, enclosure, "he was being held in solitary confinement" Ex: "prolonged confinement of an animal is prohibited"

endowment

the action of endowing something or someone. "he tried to promote the endowment of a Chair of governor" synonyms: funding, financing, subsidizing; donation of money for, provision of capital for, bequest of money for; establishment, establishing, foundation, institution, setting up, inauguration 2 an income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone. synonyms: bequest, bequeathal, legacy, inheritance; gift, present, benefaction, bestowal, grant, award, donation, contribution, subsidy, settlement, provision; devise, hereditament; "our university has got enormous land through public endowments" 1. दान 2. देन 3. चंदा

establishment

the action of establishing something or being established. "the establishment of an independent government" a business organization, public institution, or household. "hotels or catering establishments" synonyms: setting up, start, getting going, initiation, institution, formation, founding, foundation, inception, creation, inauguration, organization, building, construction, installation "the establishment of a democratic constitution" synonyms: business, place of business, premises, firm, company, concern, enterprise, venture, organization, operation, undertaking, industry; factory, plant, house, shop, store, emporium, office, bureau, agency, franchise, practice, partnership, consortium, cooperative, corporation, conglomerate, group, combine, syndicate

inflate

the action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated. a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

provision

the action of providing or supplying something for use. "new contracts for the provision of services" synonyms: supplying, supply, providing, purveying, delivery, furnishing, equipping, giving, donation, allocation, distribution, presentation "the President condemned the provision of weapons to guerrillas"

inauguration

the beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or period. synonyms: initiation, institution, setting up, launch, establishment, foundation, founding, origination, formation; beginning, start, inception

obstetrics

the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and midwifery. əbˈstɛtrɪks obstetrician - a physician or surgeon qualified to practise in obstetrics. ɒbstəˈtrɪʃ(ə)n 1. प्रसूति-विज्ञान

esteem

the condition of being honored

etiquette

the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group. "the rules of etiquette are changing" synonyms: protocol, polite behaviour, good manners, manners, decorum, form, good form; courtesy, politeness, 1. शिष्टाचार 2. तहज़ीब

fantasy

the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things. synonyms: imagination, creativity, fancy, invention, originality, vision, speculation, make-believe, daydreaming, reverie

pity

the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others. "her voice was full of pity" synonyms: compassion, commiseration, condolence, sorrow, regret, sadness, distress, sympathy, fellow feeling, understanding, feeling, emotion; 2. a cause for regret or disappointment. "it's a pity you didn't contact us first" synonyms: shame, crying shame, cause for regret/disappointment, source of regret, sad thing, unfortunate thing, bad luck, misfortune; 1. दया 2. तरस verb 1. दया करना 2. तरस खाना

scorn

the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless unworthy or despicable

speculation

the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence. synonyms: conjecture, theorizing, hypothesizing, supposition, guesswork; talk; theory, hypothesis, thesis, postulation, guess, surmise, opinion, notion; prediction, forecast; "there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit"

soar

the higher we soar the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly increase rapidly above the usual level. "the cost of living continued to soar" synonyms: increase rapidly, shoot up, rise rapidly, escalate, spiral upwards;

chivalry

the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

prospect

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc. synonyms: likelihood, hope, expectation, anticipation, (good/poor) chance, chances, odds, probability, possibility promise, lookout; dream; coming soon, on the way, in the pipeline, likely to happen, to come, coming up, at hand,

vogue

the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time synonyms: fashion, mode, style, trend, taste, fad, fancy, passing fancy, craze, rage, enthusiasm, passion, infatuation, obsession, mania, fascination; fashionableness, modishness, popularity, currency, prevalence, antonyms: unfashionable, out of date

perspiration

the process of sweating. synonyms: sweat, moisture, dampness, wetness;

sentence

the punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offence. "her husband is serving a three-year sentence for fraud" synonyms: judgement, ruling, pronouncement, decision, determination, decree; verdict; punishment

ambiguious

the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided. "the election result was ambiguous" "ambiguous phrases" synonyms: equivocal, ambivalent, open to debate, open to argument, arguable, debatable; Delphic, cryptic, enigmatic, gnomic, paradoxical, misleading; obscure, unclear, vague, abstruse, puzzling, perplexing, riddling, doubtful, dubious, uncertain; double-edged, backhanded "the judge agreed that the law was ambiguous"

incarceration

the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment. synonyms: imprisonment, internment, confinement, detention, custody, captivity, restraint; penal servitude, hard , duress "throughout his years of incarceration, he was allowed out of his cell for one hour a day" 2011

scarcity

the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage. shortage, dearth, lack, want, undersupply, insufficiency, paucity, scarceness, scantness, meagreness, sparseness, scantiness, poverty; deficiency, inadequacy, limitedness; unavailability, absence; rareexiguity, exiguousness "the scarcity of affordable housing"

infamy

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed. loss of reputation, disgrace, discredit, shame, dishonour, ignominy, scandal, censure, blame, disapprobation, condemnation, contempt; humiliation, wickedness, evil, baseness, sordidness, vileness, iniquity, iniquitousness, depravity, degeneracy, turpitude, immorality, unscrupulousness, corruption, dissolution, sin, wrong, offence, violation, abuse, indignity 1. बदनामी 2. कलंक 1. अपयश 2. कुख्याति

assent

to agree or express agreement the expression of approval or agreement. "the Prime Minister assented to the change" synonyms: agreement, acceptance, approval, approbation, consent, acquiescence, compliance, concurrence; blessing, imprimatur, seal/stamp of approval, rubber stamp; sanction, endorsement, ratification, authorization, mandate, licence, validation; confirmation, support, backing; permission, antonyms: dissent, refusal

Ditch

to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted a long narrow hole that is dug along a road, field, etc., and used to hold or move water;

inflict

to give or cause something unpleasant, impose "they inflicted serious injuries on three other men"

entail

to make something necessary, or to involve something limit the inheritance of (property) over a number of generations so that ownership remains within a particular family or group. Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money. synonyms: necessitate, make necessary, require, need, demand, call for

spell

to name the letters of in order to read slowly and with difficulty to put under a spell a spoken word or form of words held to have magic power a state of enchantment a strong compelling influence or attraction

Bestow

to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon) "The trophy was bestowed upon the winner." "Time spent in study is time well bestowed." confer or present (an honour, right, or gift). synonyms: present to, award to, give, grant, vouchsafe, accord to, afford to; vest in, invest in; bequeath to, donate to; allot to, assign to, consign to, apportion to, distribute to, impart to, entrust to, commit to; lavish on, heap on "stooping to bestow the presents into eager hands" "the office was bestowed on him by the monarch of this realm"

patronize

treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority. frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer. synonyms: do business with, buy from, shop at, be a customer of, be a client of, bring trade/custom to give financial or other support to (a person, organization, or cause). synonyms: sponsor, back, fund, finance, be a patron of, promote, further, foster, help, aid, assist, support, encourage, champion, protect "'She's a good-hearted girl,' he said in a patronizing voice" treat condescendingly, treat with condescension, condescend to, look down on, talk down to, put down, humiliate, treat like a child, treat as inferior, treat with disdain

quiver

tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion. a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion. synonyms: tremble, shake, shiver, quaver, quake, shudder, convulse synonyms: tremor, tremble, shake, shaking, shakiness, shiver, frisson, chill, vibration, quaver, quake, shudder, flutter, oscillation, fluctuation, waver, ripple, falter "Mr Beckenham could hear a quiver in her voice" flutter, agitate, vibrate, flap, beat "the bird runs along, quivering its wings" "I sat quivering with terror until dawn" "the tree's branches stopped quivering"

stumble

trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall. "her foot caught in the rug and she stumbled" synonyms: trip, trip over, trip up, lose one's balance, lose/miss one's footing, founder, slip, pitch "he stumbled on a brick and fell heavily"

fathom

understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. "the locals could not fathom out the reason behind his new-found prosperity" synonyms: understand, comprehend, work out, fathom out, make sense of, grasp, catch, follow, perceive, make out, penetrate, divine, search out, ferret out, puzzle out, take in, assimilate, absorb, a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 metres), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water. "sonar says that we're in eighteen fathoms"

gauche

unsophisticated and socially awkward. "a shy and gauche teenager" synonyms: awkward, gawky, inelegant, graceless, ungraceful, ungainly, bumbling, maladroit, inept; socially awkward, socially inept, lacking in social grace(s), unpolished, unsophisticated, uncultured, uncultivated, unrefined, raw, inexperienced, uneducated, unworldly "she grew from a gauche teenager into a poised young woman" 1. भद्दा 2. फूहड़

exertion

use of physical or mental energy; hard work "One day overcome by exertion, she fainted in the street. "

indeed

used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested. "it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks" synonyms: as expected, to be sure, in fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in truth, truly, actually, really 1. वास्तव में 2. निस्संदेह 1. सचमुच

ought

used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.

frigid

very cold in temperature. (of a woman) unable to be sexually aroused and responsive. stiff or formal in behaviour or style. synonyms: very cold, bitterly cold, bitter, freezing, frozen, frosty, icy, icy-cold, ice-cold, chilly, wintry, bleak, sub-zero, arctic, Siberian, polar, glacial;

radical

very different from the usual or traditional favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. characterized by departure from tradition; innovative or progressive. synonyms: revolutionary, progressive, reformer, revisionist; leftist, left-winger, socialist; militant, zealot, extremist, fanatic, diehard;

lousy

very poor or bad. "the service is usually lousy" synonyms: awful, terrible, appalling, abysmal, very bad, atrocious, desperate, unspeakable, frightful, miserable;

lousy

very poor or bad. "the service is usually lousy" "he had been a lousy husband" synonyms: awful, terrible, appalling, abysmal, very bad, atrocious, desperate, unspeakable, frightful, miserable; poor, incompetent, inadequate, unsatisfactory, inferior, not up to scratch, careless, second-rate, informal: rotten, pathetic, useless, hopeless; 1. घटिया 2. गंदा 3. नीच 4. घिनावना

verve

vigour and spirit or enthusiasm. synonyms: enthusiasm, vigour, energy, pep, dynamism, go, elan, vitality, vivacity, buoyancy, liveliness, animation, , zest, sparkle, effervescence, fizz, spirit, spiritedness, ebullience, life, dash, brio, fervour, gusto, eagerness, keenness, passion, zeal, relish, feeling, ardour, fire, "Kollo sings with supreme verve and flexibility"

relinquish

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up. synonyms: renounce, give up, part with, give away; hand over, turn over, lay down, let go of, waive, resign, abdicate, yield, cede, surrender, sign away "he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive"

sob

weep convulsively sobbing women

receptive

willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas. "a receptive audience" synonyms: open-minded, ready/willing to consider new ideas, open to new ideas, open to suggestions, open, responsive, amenable, sympathetic, well disposed, interested, attuned, flexible, willing, favourable, approachable, accessible, friendly,

intently

with earnest and eager attention. "he gazed at her intently" synonyms: attentively, closely, keenly, with fascination, raptly, earnestly, concentratedly, hard, studiously, fixedly, steadily,

incomparable

without an equal in quality or extent; matchless. unequalled, unrivalled, inimitable, nonpareil; transcendent, superlative, surpassing, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, supreme, top, outstanding, consummate, unique, singular, rare, perfect; par excellence,

satire

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

deify

worship or regard as god synonyms: worship, revere, venerate, reverence, hold sacred, pay homage to, extol, exalt, adore; immortalize

fluent

"a fluent speaker and writer on technical subjects" synonyms: articulate, eloquent, expressive, communicative, coherent, cogent, illuminating; vivid, silver-tongued, persuasive, glib, voluble

atone

"a human sacrifice to atone for the sin" synonyms: wasted, dissipated, squandered, thrown away, frittered away, prodigal, misused, misapplied, irregular; idle, profitless, unprofitable

obscene

(of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency. "obscene jokes" synonyms: pornographic, indecent, salacious, smutty, X-rated, lewd, rude, dirty, filthy, vulgar, foul, coarse, crude, gross, vile, nasty, disgusting, offensive, shameless, immoral, improper, immodest, impure, indecorous, indelicate, unwholesome, scabrous, off colour, lubricious, risqué, ribald, bawdy, suggestive, titillating, racy, erotic, carnal, sensual, sexy, lascivious, lecherous, licentious, libidinous, goatish, degenerate, depraved, amoral, debauched, dissolute, prurient; offending against moral principles; repugnant. "using animals' skins for fur coats is obscene" synonyms: shocking, scandalous, vile, foul, atrocious, outrageous, heinous, wicked, evil, odious, abhorrent, abominable, disgusting, hideous, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, repellent, obnoxious, offensive, objectionable, loathsome, hateful, nauseating, sickening, awful, dreadful, terrible, frightful, ghastly;

incompatible

(of two things) so different in nature as to be incapable of coexisting. unable to live together harmoniously. "cleverness and femininity were seen as incompatible" conflicting, opposed, opposite, contradictory, antagonistic, antipathetic; clashing, inharmonious, discordant;

wuther

(of wind) to blow fiercely.

nagging

1. (of a person) constantly harassing someone to do something. "a nagging person" 2. persistently painful or worrying. "a nagging pain"

savage

1. (of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled. "packs of savage dogs roamed the streets" 2. (of something bad or negative) very great; severe. "the decision was a savage blow for the town" synonyms: severe, crushing, devastating, crippling, terrible, awful, dreadful, dire, catastrophic, calamitous, ruinous noun (chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized. synonyms: barbarian, wild man, wild woman, primitive, heathen; cannibal "Sheila had expected mud huts and savages"

wont

2 one's customary behavior. accustomed synonyms: custom, habit, way, practice, convention, routine, use, rule "Paul, as was his wont, was driving far too fast" 2 (of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed. "he was wont to arise at 5.30 every morning"

frontier

A WILDERNESS AT THE EDGE of settled area of the country Egyptian border guards along the frontier with Israel in Sinai Peninsula.

scarce

Limited Not enough insufficient to satisfy a need or demand; rarely encountered

voyeur

Peeping Tom; person who derives sexual gratification from observing the sexual acts of others "he stood transfixed, a voyeur feasting on the swell of her buttocks"

discrimination

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex synonyms: prejudice, bias, bigotry, intolerance, narrow-mindedness, unfairness, inequity, favouritism, one-sidedness, partisanship

outcome

the way a thing turns out; a consequence. "it is the outcome of the vote that counts" synonyms: result, end result, consequence, net result, upshot, effect, after-effect, aftermath, conclusion, sequel, follow-up, issue, product, end product, end, development, offshoot, outgrowth,

exalt

think or speak very highly of someone or something raise to a higher rank or position. "the party will continue to exalt their hero" synonyms: glorify, extol, praise, acclaim, pay homage to, pay tribute to, revere, reverence, venerate, worship, hero-worship, lionize, idolize, deify, elevate, promote, raise, advance, boost, upgrade, ennoble, dignify,

sparse

thinly dispersed or scattered. "areas of sparse population" synonyms: scanty, scant, scattered, thinly distributed, scarce, infrequent, sporadic, few and far between;

tertiary

third in order or level.

leisure

time when one is not working or occupied; free time. "use of free time for enjoyment." "people with too much enforced leisure" synonyms: free time, spare time, spare moments, time to spare, idle hours, time off, freedom, holiday, breathing space, breathing spell, respite, relief,

esquire

ɪˈskwʌɪə a polite title appended to a man's name when no other title is used, typically in the address of a letter or other documents. a young nobleman who, in training for knighthood, acted as an attendant to a knight.


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