| 1.Decrees (Verb) Elaborated meaning : an official order issued by a legal authority. Antonyms : answer ,disorganization, lawlessness Example : A dependent adult supplement is no longer available on obtaining a decree of divorce. |
| 2.Demolition (Noun) Elaborated meaning : the action or process of demolishing or being demolished. Antonyms : buildingconstructionfixing Example : The areas affected by demolitions were full of old, small houses. |
| 3.Conspiracy (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. Antonyms : faithfulness,honesty,ignorance Example : they were cleared of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice |
| 4.Provocative (Adj) Elaborated meaning : causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. Antonyms : pleasing,repressive,suppressive Example : The provocative swimwear became a symbol of a Coast offering sun, surf, warmth and excitement. |
| 5. Incited (Verb) Elaborated meaning : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior). Antonyms : block,calm,dampen Example :The offense of inciting racial hatred |
| 6. Riots (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd. Antonyms : calm,order,peace Example : The riots broke out in the afghanisthan. |
| 7. Twilight (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a period or state of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline. Antonyms : increase,rise,daybreak Example : he was in the twilight of his career |
| 8. Wielding (Verb) Elaborated meaning : hold and use (a weapon or tool). Antonyms : ignorem,isuse,neglect Example : The police man wielding a handgun into the air. |
| 9. Pretend (Verb) Elaborated meaning : speak and act so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not. Antonyms : be honest,deny, reveal Example : The good thing about a BlackBerry is you can read a message and pretend that you haven't seen it. |
| 10.Absurd (Adj) Elaborated meaning : (of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate Antonyms : logical,practical,rational Example : It's like one of the rules of cross-examination - leave irrational and absurd answers where they lie. |
| 1. Deteriorating (Verb) Elaborated meaning : become progressively worse. Antonyms : approve,compliment,elevate Example : relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply |
| 2. Fortified (Verb) Elaborated meaning : strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack. Antonyms : open ,unguarded Example : The indian team gets fortified after joing of yuvraj into the team. |
| 3. Massacred (Verb) Elaborated meaning : deliberately and violently kill (a large number of people). Antonyms : peace Example : In the days and nights that followed, thousands of people were massacred . |
| 4. Diversified (Verb) Elaborated meaning : make or become more diverse or varied. Antonyms : like,similar,single Example : The India diversified into a great number of Cultures. |
| 5. Splinter (Verb) Elaborated meaning : reak or cause to break into small sharp fragments. Antonyms : whole Example : All three were being treated for possible glass splinters in the face. |
| 6. Modicum (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable. Antonyms : lot,entirety,total Example : It's done in a spirit of fun, and relies on a modicum of good faith among the participants |
| 7. Pervasive (Adj) Elaborated meaning : (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. Antonyms : rare,scarce Example : They include globalisation, the spread of the Internet and the pervasive power of money. |
| 8. Circumscribed (Verb) Elaborated meaning : restrict (something) within limits. Antonyms : aid,allow,assist Example : The rules circumscribed the indian army from killing the pakisthani terrorists. |
| 9. Combat (Noun) Elaborated meaning : fighting between armed forces Antonyms : agreement,calm,harmony Example : an effort to combat drug trafficking |
| 10. Contingent (Verb) Elaborated meaning : occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; dependent on Antonyms : designed,essential,planned Example : Heavy contingent of police and paramilitary forces rushed to the spot. |
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