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1.Revival

Meaning - Restoration

Synonym- Re-establishment, Re-introduction, Stimulation, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, relaunch, Revitalisation, Rallying

Antonym- downturn, disappearance, degenerate, dwindle, diminish

Example - The spa gives you the feeling of revival.

2. Extremist

Meaning - Radical or Violent

Synonym- Fanatic, Fundamental, activist, militant

Antonym- moderate or conservative

Example - The

3.Innate

Meaning - inherited or native

Synonym- reinforce, boost, fortify, make stronger, supplement , Augment

Antonym- Demote, Degenerate

Example - The leaders were bolstered with the religious sympathy.

4.Profound

Meaning - philosophical

Synonym- difficult, shrewd, enlightened, skilled

Antonym- mysterious, thorough, sagacious, sage

Example -  He is profound in his theories.

5. Benchmark

Meaning -criterion or standard

Synonym- touchstone, measure, yardstick

Antonym- guess

Example -  The Martin luther set a benchmark with his theories.

6.Defiance

Meaning - Open Resistance

Synonym-opposition, bold disobedience, confrontation, aggression, contempt

Antonym- amiable, amicable

Example -  people showed defiance on implementation of GST in Tamil nadu.

7.Propriety

Meaning - Decency or morals

Synonym- Respectability, decorum, Good manners, Decency

Antonym- dishonesty, mendacity, wiliness, deceit,

Example - A real man is identified by his propriety.

8.Impetus

Meaning - Motivation

Synonym- catalyst, pressure, incentive, momentum, spur

Antonym- block, check, hindrance

Example - The newspaper acts as impetus in the preparation of competitive examination.

9.Debunk

Meaning - expose or unmask

Synonym- Demystify or Unshroud

Antonym-flatter , approve

Example -  The scam was debunk in the later stage.

10.Embrace

Meaning - grasp or hug

Synonym- encircle, fondle, nuzzle, envelop

Antonym-free, uncover, loose

Example -  She embraced the girl after a long time.

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