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1. daunting (adj.) – intimidating, causing one to lose courage
Example: The daunting task of climbing Mount Everest requires intense preparation.
Synonyms: intimidating, frightening
Antonyms: encouraging, comforting
Nepali Meaning: डरलाग्दो
Nepali Example: एभरेस्ट चढ्ने काम डरलाग्दो छ।
2. dearth (n.) – a lack, scarcity
Example: There was a dearth of fresh vegetables during the winter.
Synonyms: shortage, deficiency
Antonyms: abundance, surplus
Nepali Meaning: अभाव, कमी
Nepali Example: जाडोमा ताजा तरकारीको अभाव थियो।
3. debacle (n.) – a disastrous failure, disruption
Example: The company’s bankruptcy was a financial debacle.
Synonyms: disaster, fiasco
Antonyms: success, triumph
Nepali Meaning: असफलता, विफलता
Nepali Example: कम्पनीको दिवालियापन आर्थिक विफलता थियो।
4. debase (v.) – to lower the quality or esteem of something
Example: Counterfeit money debases the value of real currency.
Synonyms: degrade, demean
Antonyms: elevate, honor
Nepali Meaning: अवमूल्यन गर्नु
Nepali Example: नक्कली मुद्राले वास्तविक मुद्राको मूल्य घटाउँछ।
5. debauch (v.) – to corrupt by means of sensual pleasures
Example: The king’s court was known for its debauched parties.
Synonyms: corrupt, deprave
Antonyms: purify, moralize
Nepali Meaning: भ्रष्ट गर्नु
Nepali Example: राजाको दरबार भ्रष्टाचारको लागि प्रसिद्ध थियो।
6. debunk (v.) – to expose the falseness of something
Example: Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Synonyms: disprove, refute
Antonyms: confirm, validate
Nepali Meaning: खण्डन गर्नु
Nepali Example: वैज्ञानिकहरूले लगाउने खोपले अटिजम ल्याउँछ भन्ने मिथ्या विश्वास खण्डन गरे।
7. decorous (adj.) – socially proper, appropriate
Example: Her decorous behavior at the formal dinner impressed everyone.
Synonyms: proper, dignified
Antonyms: improper, indecent
Nepali Meaning: शिष्ट, उचित
Nepali Example: औपचारिक खानामा उनको शिष्ट व्यवहारले सबैलाई प्रभावित गर्यो।
8. decry (v.) – to criticize openly
Example: The activist decried the government’s environmental policies.
Synonyms: condemn, denounce
Antonyms: praise, commend
Nepali Meaning: खुल्ला रूपमा आलोचना गर्नु
Nepali Example: कार्यकर्ताले सरकारको वातावरण नीतिको खुल्ला आलोचना गरे।
9. deface (v.) – to ruin or injure something’s appearance
Example: Vandals defaced the historic monument with graffiti.
Synonyms: vandalize, mar
Antonyms: restore, beautify
Nepali Meaning: कुरूप बनाउनु
Nepali Example: उत्पातीहरूले ऐतिहासिक स्मारकमा भित्ते चित्र बनाएर कुरूप बनाए।
10. defamatory (adj.) – harmful toward another’s reputation
Example: The newspaper published a defamatory article about the celebrity.
Synonyms: slanderous, libelous
Antonyms: complimentary, praising
Nepali Meaning: मानहानिकारक
Nepali Example: समाचारपत्रले चर्चित व्यक्तिको बारेमा मानहानिकारक लेख प्रकाशित गर्यो।
11. defer (v.) – to postpone something; to yield to another’s wisdom
Example: The committee decided to defer the decision until next month.
Synonyms: delay, postpone
Antonyms: expedite, advance
Nepali Meaning: टाढा राख्नु, माथि छोड्नु
Nepali Example: समितिले निर्णय अर्को महिनासम्म टाढा राख्ने निर्णय गर्यो।
12. deferential (adj.) – showing respect for another’s authority
Example: The young employee was deferential to his experienced manager.
Synonyms: respectful, courteous
Antonyms: disrespectful, rude
Nepali Meaning: आदरपूर्ण
Nepali Example: युवा कर्मचारीले आफ्नो अनुभवी प्रबन्धकप्रति आदरपूर्ण व्यवहार गर्थे।
13. defile (v.) – to make unclean, impure
Example: The factory waste defiled the river’s pure water.
Synonyms: pollute, contaminate
Antonyms: purify, cleanse
Nepali Meaning: अपवित्र गर्नु
Nepali Example: कारखानाको फोहोरले नदीको शुद्ध पानीलाई अपवित्र बनायो।
14. deft (adj.) – skillful, capable
Example: The chef’s deft hands prepared the meal quickly.
Synonyms: adept, proficient
Antonyms: clumsy, inept
Nepali Meaning: निपुण
Nepali Example: बाबुर्चीको निपुण हातले खाना चाँडै तयार गर्यो।
15. defunct (adj.) – no longer used or existing
Example: The old factory has been defunct for years.
Synonyms: obsolete, extinct
Antonyms: operational, functioning
Nepali Meaning: अप्रचलित
Nepali Example: पुरानो कारखाना वर्षौंदेखि अप्रचलित छ।
16. delegate (v.) – to hand over responsibility for something
Example: The manager delegated the project to her assistant.
Synonyms: assign, entrust
Antonyms: retain, keep
Nepali Meaning: जिम्मा लगाउनु
Nepali Example: प्रबन्धकले सहायकलाई परियोजनाको जिम्मा लगाइन्।
17. deleterious (adj.) – harmful
Example: Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Synonyms: damaging, injurious
Antonyms: beneficial, helpful
Nepali Meaning: हानिकारक
Nepali Example: धुम्रपान स्वास्थ्यका लागि हानिकारक छ।
18. deliberate (adj.) – intentional, reflecting careful consideration
Example: The judge’s decision was deliberate and well-thought-out.
Synonyms: intentional, calculated
Antonyms: accidental, unintentional
Nepali Meaning: जानाजानी गरिएको
Nepali Example: न्यायाधीशको निर्णय जानाजानी गरिएको र राम्ररी सोचिएको थियो।
19. delineate (v.) – to describe, outline, shed light on
Example: The report clearly delineates the company’s financial situation.
Synonyms: describe, outline
Antonyms: confuse, obscure
Nepali Meaning: विस्तृत वर्णन गर्नु
Nepali Example: प्रतिवेदनले कम्पनीको आर्थिक अवस्थालाई स्पष्ट रूपमा वर्णन गर्छ।
20. demagogue (n.) – a leader who appeals to people’s prejudices
Example: The politician was accused of being a demagogue who manipulated voters.
Synonyms: rabble-rouser, agitator
Antonyms: unifier, peacemaker
Nepali Meaning: जनताको पूर्वाग्रहलाई भड्काउने नेता
Nepali Example: राजनीतिज्ञलाई मतदातालाई हेरफेर गर्ने जनताको पूर्वाग्रहलाई भड्काउने नेता भन्ने आरोप लाग्यो।
21. demarcation (n.) – the marking of boundaries or categories
Example: There was clear demarcation between the two properties.
Synonyms: separation, division
Antonyms: unification, merger
Nepali Meaning: सीमांकन
Nepali Example: दुई सम्पत्तिहरूबीच स्पष्ट सीमांकन थियो।
22. demean (v.) – to lower the status or stature of something
Example: His rude comments demeaned the entire discussion.
Synonyms: degrade, belittle
Antonyms: elevate, honor
Nepali Meaning: मानहानि गर्नु
Nepali Example: उनको असभ्य टिप्पणीले सम्पूर्ण छलफललाई मानहानि गर्यो।
23. demure (adj.) – quiet, modest, reserved
Example: She gave a demure smile when complimented.
Synonyms: shy, bashful
Antonyms: bold, forward
Nepali Meaning: लजालु
Nepali Example: प्रशंसा गर्दा उनले लजालु मुस्कान दिए।
24. denigrate (v.) – to belittle, diminish the opinion of
Example: The article sought to denigrate the scientist’s achievements.
Synonyms: disparage, malign
Antonyms: praise, extol
Nepali Meaning: अपमान गर्नु
Nepali Example: लेखले वैज्ञानिकको उपलब्धिलाई अपमान गर्न खोज्यो।
25. denounce (v.) – to criticize publicly
Example: The organization denounced the use of child labor.
Synonyms: condemn, censure
Antonyms: praise, commend
Nepali Meaning: सार्वजनिक रूपमा निन्दा गर्नु
Nepali Example: संस्थाले बाल श्रमको प्रयोगलाई सार्वजनिक रूपमा निन्दा गर्यो।
26. deplore (v.) – to feel or express sorrow, disapproval
Example: We deplore the violence that occurred during the protest.
Synonyms: lament, regret
Antonyms: approve, applaud
Nepali Meaning: निन्दा गर्नु
Nepali Example: हामी प्रदर्शनको समयमा भएको हिंसालाई निन्दा गर्छौं।
27. depravity (n.) – wickedness
Example: The novel explores the depths of human depravity.
Synonyms: corruption, degeneracy
Antonyms: virtue, morality
Nepali Meaning: दुष्टता
Nepali Example: उपन्यासले मानवीय दुष्टताको गहिराइलाई अन्वेषण गर्छ।
28. deprecate (v.) – to belittle, depreciate
Example: He deprecated his own contributions to the project.
Synonyms: disparage, minimize
Antonyms: praise, value
Nepali Meaning: तुच्छ ठान्नु
Nepali Example: उनले आफ्नै परियोजनामा गरेको योगदानलाई तुच्छ ठाने।
29. derelict (adj.) – abandoned, run-down
Example: The derelict building was scheduled for demolition.
Synonyms: deserted, neglected
Antonyms: maintained, occupied
Nepali Meaning: परित्यक्त
Nepali Example: परित्यक्त भवनलाई ध्वस्त गर्ने तालिका बनाइएको थियो।
30. deride (v.) – to laugh at mockingly, scorn
Example: The bullies derided the new student’s accent.
Synonyms: mock, ridicule
Antonyms: praise, respect
Nepali Meaning: उपहास गर्नु
Nepali Example: धम्की दिनेहरूले नयाँ विद्यार्थीको उच्चारणलाई उपहास गरे।
31. derivative (adj.) – taken directly from a source, unoriginal
Example: His artwork was criticized for being too derivative of Picasso’s style.
Synonyms: unoriginal, copied, imitative
Antonyms: original, innovative, creative
Nepali Meaning: प्राथमिक स्रोतबाट लिइएको, मौलिक नभएको Nepali Example: उनको कला पिकासोको शैलीको नक्कल भनेर आलोचना भयो।
32. desecrate (v.) – to violate the sacredness of a thing or place
Example: Vandals desecrated the ancient temple by spray-painting its walls.
Synonyms: profane, defile, violate
Antonyms: sanctify, honor, respect
Nepali Meaning: पवित्र स्थान वा वस्तुलाई अपमान गर्नु
Nepali Example: दुर्जनहरूले प्राचीन मन्दिरको भित्तामा स्प्रे पेन्ट गरेर अपवित्र बनाए।
33. desiccated (adj.) – dried up, dehydrated
Example: The desiccated leaves crumbled to dust when touched.
Synonyms: dehydrated, parched, withered
Antonyms: moist, hydrated, fresh
Nepali Meaning: सुकाइएको, निर्जलीकृत
Nepali Example: सुकेका पातहरू छुनासाथ धुलो भएर झर्यो।
34. desolate (adj.) – deserted, dreary, lifeless
Example: After the war, the village was left desolate and abandoned.
Synonyms: barren, bleak, empty
Antonyms: lively, populated, vibrant
Nepali Meaning: उजाड, निर्जन, निराशाजनक
Nepali Example: युद्धपछि गाउँ उजाड र खाली भयो।
35. despondent (adj.) – feeling depressed, discouraged, hopeless
Example: After failing the exam, she became despondent and withdrew from her friends.
Synonyms: dejected, disheartened, gloomy
Antonyms: hopeful, cheerful, optimistic
Nepali Meaning: निराश, हताश
Nepali Example: परीक्षामा फेल भएपछि उनी निराश भई साथीहरूबाट टाढा हुँदै गइन्।
36. despot (n.) – one who has total power and rules brutally
Example: The country suffered under the rule of a cruel despot.
Synonyms: tyrant, dictator, oppressor
Antonyms: democrat, liberator, humanitarian
Nepali Meaning: निरंकुश शासक, अत्याचारी
Nepali Example: देशले एक निरंकुश शासकको अत्याचार सहेको थियो।
37. destitute (adj.) – impoverished, utterly lacking
Example: The earthquake left many families destitute and homeless.
Synonyms: penniless, needy, impoverished
Antonyms: wealthy, affluent, privileged
Nepali Meaning: अत्यन्त गरीब, धनहीन
Nepali Example: भूकम्पले धेरै परिवारहरूलाई गरीब र बेघर बनायो।
38. deter (v.) – to discourage, prevent from doing
Example: High fines are meant to deter people from littering.
Synonyms: dissuade, hinder, discourage
Antonyms: encourage, promote, support
Nepali Meaning: रोक्नु, निरुत्साहित गर्नु
Nepali Example: ठूलो जरिवानाले मानिसहरूलाई फोहोर फाल्नबाट रोक्न खोजिएको छ।
39. devious (adj.) – not straightforward, deceitful
Example: The politician used devious tactics to win the election.
Synonyms: cunning, sly, dishonest
Antonyms: honest, straightforward, sincere
Nepali Meaning: कपटी, छली
Nepali Example: राजनीतिज्ञले चुनाव जित्न छली तरिका अपनाए।
40. dialect (n.) – a variation of a language
Example: The southern dialect of Nepali has some unique words.
Synonyms: vernacular, regional language
Antonyms: standard language
Nepali Meaning: बोली, उपभाषा
Nepali Example: नेपालीको दक्षिणी बोलीमा केही अनौठा शब्दहरू छन्।
41. diaphanous (adj.) – light, airy, transparent
Example: She wore a diaphanous gown that fluttered in the breeze.
Synonyms: sheer, translucent, delicate
Antonyms: opaque, thick, heavy
Nepali Meaning: पारदर्शक, हल्का र पातलो
Nepali Example: उनले हावामा उडिरहेको पारदर्शक पोशाक लगाएकी थिइन्।
42. didactic (adj.) – intended to instruct; overly moralistic
Example: The fable had a didactic message about honesty.
Synonyms: instructive, educational, preachy
Antonyms: entertaining, uninformative
Nepali Meaning: शिक्षाप्रद, नैतिकताबोधक
Nepali Example: यस कथाले इमान्दारीको बारेमा शिक्षाप्रद सन्देश दिएको थियो।
43. diffident (adj.) – shy, quiet, modest
Example: The diffident student hesitated before answering the teacher’s question.
Synonyms: timid, reserved, bashful
Antonyms: confident, bold, assertive
Nepali Meaning: लजालु, संकोची
Nepali Example: संकोची विद्यार्थीले शिक्षकको प्रश्नको उत्तर दिन अलिकति ढिला गरे।
44. diffuse (v.) – to scatter, thin out; (adj.) not concentrated
Example: The smoke diffused throughout the room. (v.)
Example: His writing style is too diffuse and hard to follow. (adj.)
Synonyms: disperse, spread out (v.); wordy, rambling (adj.)
Antonyms: gather, concentrate (v.); concise, focused (adj.)
Nepali Meaning: फैलाउनु, छरिनु (v.); असंगत, फराकिलो (adj.)
Nepali Example: धुवाँ कोठाभर फैलियो। (v.)
Nepali Example: उनको लेखनशैली धेरै फराकिलो र बुझ्न गाह्रो छ। (adj.)
45. dilatory (adj.) – tending to delay, causing delay
Example: His dilatory habits made him miss the deadline.
Synonyms: procrastinating, slow, tardy
Antonyms: prompt, punctual, efficient
Nepali Meaning: ढिला गर्ने, विलम्बकारी
Nepali Example: उनको ढिला गर्ने बानीले उसलाई अन्तिम म्याद समयमा पुग्न दिएन।
46. diligent (adj.) – showing care in doing one’s work
Example: She was diligent in completing her assignments on time.
Synonyms: hardworking, industrious, conscientious
Antonyms: lazy, negligent, careless
Nepali Meaning: परिश्रमी, मेहनती
Nepali Example: उनी आफ्ना कार्यहरू समयमै पूरा गर्न मेहनती थिइन्।
47. diminutive (adj.) – small or miniature
Example: The diminutive puppy fit perfectly in her palm.
Synonyms: tiny, petite, small-scale
Antonyms: large, gigantic, enormous
Nepali Meaning: सानो, ननाथरी
Nepali Example: सानो कुकुर उनको हातमा पूरै ठिक्क हुन्थ्यो।
48. dirge (n.) – a mournful song, especially for a funeral
Example: The band played a slow dirge at the memorial service.
Synonyms: elegy, lament, requiem
Antonyms: celebration, jubilee
Nepali Meaning: शोकगीत, मृत्युगीत
Nepali Example: समारोहमा ब्यान्डले एउटा मन्द शोकगीत बजायो।
49. disaffected (adj.) – rebellious, resentful of authority
Example: Disaffected youth often protest against the government.
Synonyms: discontented, alienated, rebellious
Antonyms: loyal, content, obedient
Nepali Meaning: असंतुष्ट, विद्रोही
Nepali Example: असंतुष्ट युवाहरूले प्रायः सरकार विरुद्ध आन्दोलन गर्छन्।
50. disavow (v.) – to deny knowledge of or responsibility for
Example: The leader disavowed any connection to the scandal.
Synonyms: deny, reject, repudiate
Antonyms: acknowledge, admit, accept
Nepali Meaning: अस्वीकार गर्नु, जिम्मेवारी लिनु
Nepali Example: नेताले घोटालासँग कुनै सम्बन्ध नभएको अस्वीकार गरे।
51. discern (v.) – to perceive, detect
Example: It was hard to discern his true feelings from his expression.
Synonyms: recognize, distinguish, detect
Antonyms: overlook, ignore, miss
Nepali Meaning: छुट्याउनु, बुझ्नु
Nepali Example: उनको भावबाट उनको वास्तविक भावना बुझ्न गाह्रो थियो।
52. disclose (v.) – to reveal, make public
Example: The company refused to disclose its financial records.
Synonyms: reveal, divulge, expose
Antonyms: conceal, hide, suppress
Nepali Meaning: खुलासा गर्नु, प्रकट गर्नु
Nepali Example: कम्पनीले आफ्नो आर्थिक विवरण खुलासा गर्न अस्वीकार गर्यो।
53. discomfit (v.) – to thwart, baffle
Example: The tricky question discomfited the experienced debater.
Synonyms: confuse, embarrass, frustrate
Antonyms: comfort, assist, support
Nepali Meaning: असहज बनाउनु, हैरान पार्नु
Nepali Example: चतुर प्रश्नले अनुभवी वादलाई असहज बनायो।
54. discordant (adj.) – not agreeing, not in harmony with
Example: The discordant opinions led to heated arguments.
Synonyms: conflicting, dissonant, incompatible
Antonyms: harmonious, agreeing, consonant
Nepali Meaning: असहमत, बेमेल
Nepali Example: असहमत विचारहरूले तीव्र बहस सुरु गरायो।
55. discrepancy (n.) – difference, failure of things to correspond
Example: There was a discrepancy between the two reports.
Synonyms: inconsistency, disparity, variation
Antonyms: agreement, consistency, correspondence
Nepali Meaning: असंगति, फरक
Nepali Example: दुई प्रतिवेदनहरूबीच असंगति थियो।
56. discretion (n.) – the quality of being reserved in speech or action; good judgment
Example: Use discretion when discussing sensitive topics.
Synonyms: prudence, tact, caution
Antonyms: indiscretion, recklessness, carelessness
Nepali Meaning: विवेक, सावधानी
Nepali Example: संवेदनशील विषयहरू छलफल गर्दा विवेक प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्।
57. discursive (adj.) – rambling, lacking order
Example: His essay was too discursive and lacked focus.
Synonyms: digressive, meandering, wandering
Antonyms: concise, focused, coherent
Nepali Meaning: असंगत, बिखरिएको
Nepali Example: उनको निबन्ध धेरै बिखरिएको थियो र केन्द्रित भएको थिएन।
58. disdain (v.) – to scorn; (n.) scorn, low esteem
Example: She disdained his offer of help. (v.)
Example: He looked at the poor man with disdain. (n.)
Synonyms: scorn, contempt, derision
Antonyms: respect, admiration, esteem
Nepali Meaning: घृणा गर्नु (v.); घृणा, तिरस्कार (n.)
Nepali Example: उनले उनको मद्दतको प्रस्तावलाई घृणा गरिन्। (v.)
Nepali Example: उसले गरिब मानिसलाई घृणाको नजरले हेर्यो। (n.)
59. disgruntled (adj.) – upset, not content
Example: The disgruntled employees threatened to strike.
Synonyms: dissatisfied, displeased, annoyed
Antonyms: content, pleased, satisfied
Nepali Meaning: असंतुष्ट, रिसाएको
Nepali Example: असंतुष्ट कर्मचारीहरूले हड्ताल गर्न धम्की दिए।
60. disheartened (adj.) – feeling a loss of spirit or morale
Example: The team was disheartened after losing the championship.
Synonyms: discouraged, demoralized, depressed
Antonyms: encouraged, hopeful, motivated
Nepali Meaning: हतोत्साहित, निराश
Nepali Example: टोली च्याम्पियनशिप हारेपछि हतोत्साहित भयो।
61. disparage (v.) – to criticize or speak ill of
Example: He disparaged his rival’s achievements.
Synonyms: belittle, denigrate, malign
Antonyms: praise, commend, compliment
Nepali Meaning: बदनाम गर्नु, निन्दा गर्नु
Nepali Example: उनले आफ्नो प्रतिद्वन्द्वीको उपलब्धिलाई निन्दा गरे।
62. disparate (adj.) – sharply differing, containing sharply contrasting elements
Example: The group had disparate opinions on the issue.
Synonyms: different, dissimilar, contrasting
Antonyms: similar, alike, homogeneous
Nepali Meaning: एकदमै फरक, विषम
Nepali Example: समूहको विषयमा एकदमै फरक विचारहरू थिए।
63. dispatch (v.) – to send off to accomplish a duty
Example: The general dispatched troops to the border.
Synonyms: send, transmit, forward
Antonyms: retain, keep, hold
Nepali Meaning: पठाउनु, प्रेषण गर्नु
Nepali Example: जनरलले सीमामा सेना पठाए।
64. dispel (v.) – to drive away, scatter
Example: The sun dispelled the morning fog.
Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, banish
Antonyms: gather, collect, accumulate
Nepali Meaning: हटाउनु, तितर-बितर पार्नु
Nepali Example: सूर्यले बिहानको कुहिरो हटायो।
65. disperse (v.) – to scatter, cause to scatter
Example: The police dispersed the angry crowd.
Synonyms: scatter, dissipate, disband
Antonyms: gather, assemble, collect
Nepali Meaning: छरिनु, तितर-बितर पार्नु
Nepali Example: प्रहरीले रिसाएको भीडलाई तितर-बितर पार्यो।
66. disrepute (n.) – a state of being held in low regard
Example: The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
Synonyms: disgrace, dishonor, shame
Antonyms: honor, respect, esteem
Nepali Meaning: बदनामी, अपमान
Nepali Example: घोटालाले राजनीतिज्ञलाई बदनामीमा पार्यो।
67. dissemble (v.) – to conceal, fake
Example: He dissembled his true intentions.
Synonyms: disguise, feign, pretend
Antonyms: reveal, expose, show
Nepali Meaning: लुकाउनु, बहाना गर्नु
Nepali Example: उनले आफ्नो वास्तविक इरादा लुकाए।
68. disseminate (v.) – to spread widely
Example: The organization disseminates information about health.
Synonyms: circulate, propagate, broadcast
Antonyms: suppress, conceal, withhold
Nepali Meaning: प्रसार गर्नु, फैलाउनु
Nepali Example: संस्थाले स्वास्थ्यको बारेमा जानकारी प्रसार गर्छ।
69. dissent (v.) – to disagree; (n.) the act of disagreeing
Example: Two judges dissented from the majority opinion. (v.)
Example: There was strong dissent against the new policy. (n.)
Synonyms: disagree, differ, oppose
Antonyms: agree, concur, assent
Nepali Meaning: असहमत हुनु (v.); असहमति (n.)
Nepali Example: दुई न्यायाधीशहरू बहुमतको विचारबाट असहमत भए। (v.)
Nepali Example: नयाँ नीतिविरुद्ध कडा असहमति थियो। (n.)
70. dissipate (v.) – to disappear, cause to disappear; to waste
Example: The clouds dissipated by noon.
Example: He dissipated his inheritance on gambling.
Synonyms: disperse, vanish, squander
Antonyms: gather, accumulate, save
Nepali Meaning: हराउनु, बर्बाद गर्नु
Nepali Example: बादलहरू दिउँसो सम्ममा हराए। Nepali Example: उनले आफ्नो उत्तराधिकार जुवामा बर्बाद गरे।
71. dissonance (n.) – lack of harmony or consistency
Example: There was dissonance between his words and actions.
Synonyms: discord, conflict, incongruity
Antonyms: harmony, agreement, concord
Nepali Meaning: बेमेल, असंगति
Nepali Example: उनको कुरा र कार्यबीच बेमेल थियो।
72. dissuade (v.) – to persuade someone not to do something
Example: I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Synonyms: discourage, deter, prevent
Antonyms: persuade, encourage, urge
Nepali Meaning: मन नबुझाउनु, रोक्नु
Nepali Example: मैले उसलाई नोकरी छोड्नबाट रोक्न खोजें।
73. distend (v.) – to swell out
Example: His stomach was distended from overeating.
Synonyms: expand, inflate, bloat
Antonyms: shrink, contract, deflate
Nepali Meaning: फुल्नु, सुनिनु
Nepali Example: उनको पेट धेरै खाएर फुलेको थियो।
74. dither (v.) – to be indecisive
Example: She dithered for hours before choosing a dress.
Synonyms: hesitate, waver, vacillate
Antonyms: decide, resolve, determine
Nepali Meaning: अनिर्णयी हुनु, दुविधामा हुनु
Nepali Example: उनले लुगा छन्नु अगाडि घण्टौंसम्म दुविधामा परिन्।
75. divine (adj.) – godly, exceedingly wonderful
Example: The music had a divine quality.
Synonyms: heavenly, sacred, superb
Antonyms: earthly, mundane, ordinary
Nepali Meaning: दिव्य, अत्यन्त राम्रो Nepali Example: संगीतमा दिव्य गुण थियो।
76. divisive (adj.) – causing dissent, discord
Example: The politician’s speech was divisive.
Synonyms: alienating, discordant, disruptive
Antonyms: unifying, harmonious, conciliatory
Nepali Meaning: फुट पार्ने, मतभेद सिर्जना गर्ने
Nepali Example: राजनीतिज्ञको भाषणले फुट पार्यो।
77. divulge (v.) – to reveal something secret
Example: She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Synonyms: disclose, reveal, expose
Antonyms: conceal, hide, suppress
Nepali Meaning: खुलाउनु, रहस्य फोहोर गर्नु
Nepali Example: उनले आफ्नो जानकारीको स्रोत खुलाउन अस्वीकार गरिन्।
78. docile (adj.) – easily taught or trained
Example: The docile puppy learned tricks quickly.
Synonyms: obedient, compliant, submissive
Antonyms: stubborn, defiant, unruly
Nepali Meaning: सिँधै, आज्ञाकारी
Nepali Example: सिँधै कुकुरले चालहरू चाँडै सिक्यो।
79. dogmatic (adj.) – aggressively and arrogantly certain about unproved principles
Example: His dogmatic attitude made discussion impossible.
Synonyms: opinionated, dictatorial, inflexible
Antonyms: open-minded, flexible, skeptical
Nepali Meaning: हठी, आग्रही
Nepali Example: उनको हठी रवैयाले छलफल गर्नै नसकिने बनायो।
80. dormant (adj.) – sleeping, temporarily inactive
Example: The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
Synonyms: inactive, latent, quiescent
Antonyms: active, awake, lively
Nepali Meaning: निष्क्रिय, सुतिरहेको
Nepali Example: ज्वालामुखी सयौं वर्षदेखि निष्क्रिय छ।
81. dour (adj.) – stern, joyless
Example: His dour expression never changed.
Synonyms: gloomy, grim, harsh
Antonyms: cheerful, joyful, pleasant
Nepali Meaning: निराशाजनक, कडा
Nepali Example: उनको कडा अभिव्यक्ति कहिल्यै नबद्लिने गर्थ्यो।
82. dubious (adj.) – doubtful, of uncertain quality
Example: I’m dubious about his promises.
Synonyms: doubtful, suspicious, questionable
Antonyms: certain, sure, trustworthy
Nepali Meaning: संदिग्ध, शंकास्पद
Nepali Example: म उनको वाचाहरूबारे संदिग्ध छु।
83. duplicity (n.) – crafty dishonesty
Example: His duplicity was revealed when the truth came out.
Synonyms: deceit, deception, fraud
Antonyms: honesty, sincerity, integrity
Nepali Meaning: कपट, छल
Nepali Example: सत्य सामने आएपछि उनको कपट पत्ता लाग्यो।
84. duress (n.) – hardship, threat
Example: He signed the contract under duress.
Synonyms: coercion, pressure, compulsion
Antonyms: freedom, liberty, willingness
Nepali Meaning: जबर्जस्ती, दबाब
Nepali Example: उनले दबाबमा अनुबन्धमा हस्ताक्षर गरे।
85. dynamic (adj.) – actively changing
Example: The dynamic nature of technology keeps evolving.
Synonyms: energetic, vigorous, lively
Antonyms: static, unchanging, inactive
Nepali Meaning: गतिशील, सक्रिय
Nepali Example: प्रविधिको गतिशील प्रकृति निरन्तर विकसित हुँदैछ।