01. Misery (noun)
A cause or source of great distress or discomfort. (कष्ट)
Synonyms:
Affliction, Difficulty, Trouble, Deprivation
Example:
The ‘patriarchal family’ was held to be the main source of children's miseries.
02. Apprehend (verb)
Understand or perceive. (समझना)
Synonyms:
Understand, Realize, Perceive, Recognize
Antonyms:
Misunderstand, Misinterpret
Example:
We enter a field of vision we could not otherwise apprehend.
03. Scramble (noun)
An eager or uncontrolled and undignified struggle with others to obtain or achieve something. (धक्कमधक्का करना)
Synonyms:
Tussle, Jostle, Scuffle, Contention
Example:
The scramble for rail tickets began today, as eager passengers tried to secure scarce Christmas seats.
04. Strive (noun)
Struggle or fight vigorously. (संघर्ष करना)
Synonyms:
Endeavour, Aim, Aspire, Undertake
Antonyms:
Relax, Skip, Break
Example:
Scholars must strive against bias.
05. Setback (noun)
A reversal or check in progress. (रुकावट)
Synonyms:
Impediment, Difficulty, Obstruction, Hindrance
Antonyms:
Blessing, Advantage, Boon
Example:
The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
06. Debilitating (adjective)
(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm. (दुर्बल)
Synonyms:
Enervating, Draining, Weakening
Antonyms:
Invigorating, Refreshing
Example:
Many people spend a substantial part of old age in a debilitating condition.
07. Consolidate (verb)
Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole. (मिलाना)
Synonyms:
Combine, Integrate, Amalgamate, Merge, Bring together
Antonyms:
Separate, Disperse, Divide, Part
Example:
All manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises.
08. Seize (verb)
Take hold of suddenly and forcibly. (पकड़ लेना)
Synonyms:
Grab, Grasp, Take hold of
Antonyms:
Relinquish, Let go
Example:
He always strains to seize the most sombre truths.
09. Impart (verb)
To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people. (प्रदान करना)
Synonyms:
Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give
Antonyms:
Keep, Withhold
Example:
The teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.
10. Robust (adjective)
Strong and healthy. (मजबूत)
Synonyms:
Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough
Antonyms:
Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate
Example:
She is a pleasantly robust woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.
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