Day 94 Vocabulary (From 27th June Hindu editorials)

TODAY VOCABULARY
Word & its Details

1. Impasse (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement
Synonyms : deadlock, dead end, stalemate
Antonyms : center,disadvantage,interior

2. Dissidents (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Synonyms : dissenter, objector, protester
Antonyms : internal ,remote

3. Implications (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.
Synonyms : hint, intimation, imputation
Antonyms : exception,exclusion

4. Prevail (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
Synonyms : win, triumph,dominate
Antonyms : fail,lose , miscarry

5. Sanguine (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
Synonyms : optimistic, bullish, hopeful
Antonyms : pessimistic , depressed , pale

6. Mending (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : repair (something that is broken or damaged).
Synonyms : repair ,fix , restore
Antonyms : decline , degeneration , deterioration

7. Gauged (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of.
Synonyms : measure, calculate, compute
Antonyms : hurried , rushed , unmeasured

8. Reigning (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : hold royal office; rule as king or queen.
Synonyms : ruling , governing , commanding
Antonyms : erstwhile , minor , subordinate

9. Conqueror (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a person who conquers a place or people.
Synonyms : vanquisher, conquistador, victor
Antonyms : loser , bankruptcy , bomb

10. Formidable (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Synonyms : intimidating, forbidding, daunting, disturbing
Antonyms : weak , feeble , powerless

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