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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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11. Engulfed (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
Synonyms : deluge, immerse, swamp
Antonyms : comforted , successful , joyful

12. Assault (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : a physical attack.
Synonyms : attack , strike , invasion
Antonyms : defend , support , defence

13. Traverse (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : travel across or through
Synonyms : Cross,Travel, Walk
Antonyms : abide , backup , affirm

14. Converging (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : (of several people or things) come together from different directions so as eventually to meet.
Synonyms : approaching , focussing , gathering
Antonyms : branching , dividing

15. Veiled (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : cover with or as though with
Synonyms : envelop, surround, swathe
Antonyms : unveiled , distinct , explicit

16. Articulated (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : having two or more sections connected by a flexible joint.
Synonyms : hinged, jointed, segmented
Antonyms : unarticulated , unjointed , bumbled

17. Substantive (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
Synonyms : significant , essential , real
Antonyms : inessential , optional

18. Emphasis (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
Synonyms : prominence, importance, significance
Antonyms : ignorance , lethargy

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19.Gargantuan (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : very large in size, quantity, or extent.
Synonyms : huge , enormous , massive
Antonyms : little , small , tiny

20. Stymie (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : prevent or hinder the progress of.
Synonyms : obstruct , block , thwart
Antonyms : assist , aid , encourage

21. Frontier (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a line or border separating two countries
Synonyms : boundary ,border, limit
Antonyms : interior , inner , center

22. Wariness (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : caution about possible dangers or problems.
Synonyms : vigilance ,caution, attention
Antonyms : carelessness , recklessness, negligence

23. Vociferous (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : (especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.
Synonyms : clamorous , obstreperous , noisy
Antonyms : quiet , gentle , bashful

24. Obsolete (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : no longer produced or used; out of date.
Synonyms : ancient , old, odd
Antonyms : modern , current , present

25. Propaganda (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Synonyms : information, promotion, advertising
Antonyms : truth , reality , honesty

26. Circumvent (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : find a way around (an obstacle).
Synonyms : evade ,escape, avoid, dodge
Antonyms : confront , allow , meet, help

27. Abetting (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.
Synonyms : assist, aid, help
Antonyms : barring ,countering , deterring

28. Hauled (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : (of a person) pull or drag with effort or force.
Synonyms : drag, pull, tug
Antonyms : pulled , dangled , forced

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29. Provinces (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Synonyms : territory, region, state, department
Antonyms : minor , insignificant, inferior

30. Yearning (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a feeling of intense longing for something.
Synonyms : longing, craving, desire
Antonyms : apathy , dislike

31. Articulated (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : having two or more sections connected by a flexible joint.
Synonyms : hinged, jointed, segmented
Antonyms : bumbled , unjointed

32. Blockade (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
Synonyms : barrier, obstacle, obstruction
Antonyms : access ,opening , provide

33. Strident (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : loud and harsh; grating.
Synonyms : harsh, raucous, rough
Antonyms : soft , gentle , low

34. Rationale (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.
Synonyms : reasons, thinking, logic
Antonyms : reality , proof , effect

35. Shovel (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a tool with a broad flat blade and typically upturned sides, used for moving coal, earth, snow or other material.
Synonyms : scoop , enter, remove, discover
Antonyms : fill , bury , smooth

36. Starved (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : (of a person or animal) suffer severely or die from hunger.
Synonyms : hungry , starving, little
Antonyms : full , replete , nourished

37. Stake (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : give financial or other support to.
Synonyms : chance , risk, gamble
Antonyms : whole , safety

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38. Revulsion (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a sense of disgust and loathing
Synonyms : disgust, repulsion, abhorrence
Antonyms : love ,like ,affection

39. Lynching (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : (of a mob) kill (someone), especially by hanging, for an alleged offense with or without a legal trial.
Synonyms : execute illegally, hang, kill, string up
Antonyms : Birth

40. Wreaked (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : cause (a large amount of damage or harm
Synonyms : inflict, bestow, administer, deliver
Antonyms : promoted , blessed , encouraged

41. Grapple (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons
Synonyms : fight, scuffle, battle
Antonyms : release ,support, open, free

42. Corroborative (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.
Synonyms : confirmatory , evidence, side, positive
Antonyms : unsupportive , contradictioary , opposing

43. Indulge (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Synonyms : gratify,satisfy, promote
Antonyms : abstain , hold, ignore

44. Exchequer (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a royal or national treasury.
Synonyms : treasury , store, stock, fund
Antonyms : debt , disburse

45. Stringent (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
Synonyms : harsh , severe, strict, cruel
Antonyms : flexible , tolerant , lenient

46. Spurt (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : gush out in a sudden and forceful stream.
Synonyms : squirt, shoot, jet, erupt
Antonyms : drip , dribble , defer

47. Buoyancy (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : an optimistic and cheerful disposition.
Synonyms : resilience , elasticity, power
Antonyms : depression , bleakness

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