| 1. Conundrum (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a confusing and difficult problem or question. Synonyms : riddle,puzzle, mystery Antonyms : solution,understanding, meaning Example : Fortunately the answer to the conundrum came into reach as we shuffled along. |
| 2. Urged (Verb) Elaborated meaning : try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something. Synonyms : pressed ,planned, expected Antonyms : discouraged , opposed , hated Example : RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee with regard to prices and have urged a reboot of the policy rationale. |
| 3. Spur (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive. Synonyms : incite, prompt, excite Antonyms : dissuade,discourage Example : the reasoning behind demands for monetary action that could help spur both investment and consumer demand |
| 4. Exhorting (Verb) Elaborated meaning : strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. Synonyms : advising, cautioning,encouragement Antonyms : deceiving,fooling,opposing Example : he voices exhorting the central bank to reduce interest rates |
| 5. Sagacity (Noun) Elaborated meaning : the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise Synonyms : wisdom , knowledge, prudence Antonyms : foolishness , stupidity , ignorance Example : the data pose a conundrum that is going to test their sagacity. |
| 6. Anecdotal (Adj) Elaborated meaning : (of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. Synonyms : alone, single, apart Antonyms : scientific , objective , authentic Example : There is a reliable anecdotal account that, in my opinion, gives a partial answer to the question. |
| 7. Caveat (Verb) Elaborated meaning : a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations. Synonyms : warning, caution, admonition Antonyms : casual, happen, accident Example : The caveat regarding government figures is a necessary health warning. |
| 8. Colossus (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a statue that is much bigger than life size. Synonyms : person, size, giant Antonyms : dwarf , midget Example : He is a colossus of courage and integrity in an age of political pygmies. |
| 9. Agony (Noun) Elaborated meaning : extreme physical or mental suffering. Synonyms : pain, hurt, suffering, torture Antonyms : happiness , comfort ,joy Example : We want to ensure they have a dignified death and do not die in agony . |
| 10. Yearned (Verb) Elaborated meaning : have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from. Synonyms : desired, hoped, envied Antonyms : undesired , unwanted Example : people are yearning for people they can believe in and trust. |
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