01. Nuance (noun)
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. (अति सूक्ष्म अंतर)
Synonyms:
Fine distinction, Variation, Modulation
Example:
Her singing has both warmth of sound and delicacy of nuance.
02. Intimidation (noun)
The act of frightening or threatening somebody so that they will do what you want. (डराना-धमकाना)
Synonyms:
Terrifying, Frightening, Unnerving, Daunting, Browbeating
Example:
Confidence in the strength of their ideas will give people the will to stand up to the threats and intimidation.
03. Flounder (verb)
Be in a difficult and serious situation financially. (तड़पना)
Synonyms:
Struggle financially, Be in dire straits, Face insolvency
Antonyms:
Do Well, Prosper, Succeed, Flourish
Example:
The new democracy there continues to flounder.
04. Countenance (verb)
Admit as acceptable or possible. (प्रतिपालन करना अनुग्रह करना)
Synonyms:
Permit, Allow, Approve, Go along with
Antonyms:
Disapprove, Reject, Refuse, Disallow
Example:
He was reluctant to countenance the use of force.
05. Galling (adjective)
Causing annoyance or resentment. (कष्टप्रद)
Synonyms:
Annoying, Irritating, Infuriating, Vexing
Antonyms:
Pleasing, Soothing, Gratifying
Example:
I find it galling to see such negativity applied to our young people.
06. Proffer (verb)
Hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance. (प्रस्ताव करना)
Synonyms:
Offer, Extend, Propose
Antonyms:
Take back, Withdraw, Withhold
Example:
They too will have to work with accepting the new notes and with proffering the correct change.
07. Rhetoric (noun)
Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. (वक्रपटुता)
Synonyms:
Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence
Example:
His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition.
08. Nudge (verb)
Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something. (आगेबढना)
Synonyms:
Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Jog
Antonyms:
Discourage, Hold back, Restrain, Repress
Example:
We have to nudge the politicians in the right direction.
09. Commensurate (adjective)
Corresponding in size or degree. (आनुपातिक)
Synonyms:
Proportionate, Comparable, Equal
Antonyms:
Disproportionate, Incommensurate, Inappropriate
Example:
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
10. Sever (verb)
Put an end to (a connection or relationship). (अलग होना)
Synonyms:
Break off, Discontinue, Suspend
Example:
Now, that, one would think, is sufficient to sever the relationship.
