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Fabric (noun)

Meaning- The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully. संरचना

Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Foundation

Example: The fabric that binds society is delicate and needs careful handling.

Precarious (adjective)

Meaning- Not safe or certain, Dangerous. खतरनाक अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Risky, Perilous, Unsafe

Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain, Stable

Example: He made a precarious living as a painter.

Anticipate (verb)

Meaning- To expect something. पूर्वानुमान करना

Synonyms: Expect, Foresee, Think likely, Predict, Forecast, Foretell

Antonyms: Be unready, Be surprised, Be amazed

Example: It was anticipated that the rains would slow the military campaign.

Bereft (adjective)

Meaning- Deprived of or lacking (something). वंचित

Synonyms: Deprived of, Devoid, Grieving, Lacking, Robbed of, Denuded

Antonyms: Full, Loaded, Replete, Filled

Example: Suddenly this community is bereft of sporting success and devoid of any heroes.

Coercive (adjective)

Meaning- Using force or the threat of force. प्रतिरोधी बलपूर्वक

Synonyms: Overbearing, Imperious, Violent, Forcible, Powerful

Antonyms: Gentle, Nonviolent, Moderate

Example: The threat of force is sometimes a necessary component of coercive diplomacy.

Squarely (adverb)

Meaning- Directly or exactly; without doubt. सीधे

Synonyms: Precisely, Exactly, Directly, Just, Straight

Antonyms: Indirectly, Incidentally, Secondarily

Example: The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.

Furlough (noun)

Meaning- Permission to leave your duties for a period of time, especially for soldiers working in a foreign country. थोड़े दिन की छुट्टी

Synonyms: Break, Rest, Period of leave, Holiday, Vacation, Recess

Antonyms: Rehiring, Reemployment, Recall

Example: In the first place, all men had a month's furlough on full pay.

Niggardly (adjective)

Meaning- Ungenerous with money, time, etc. कृपण

Synonyms: Mean, Miserly, Stingy, Parsimonious, Penurious

Antonyms: Abundant, Generous, Lavish, Spendthrift

Example: He accused the Government of being unbelievably niggardly.

Slew (noun)

Meaning- A large number or quantity of something. प्रचुरता

Synonyms: Plenty, Wide variety, Lot, Diversity, Range

Antonyms: Little, Lack, Handful

Example: This year has seen a whole slew of novels set in Hong Kong.

Modicum (noun)

Meaning- A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant. थोड़ा

Synonyms: Little bit, Small amount, Dash, Particle, Fragment, Iota

Antonyms: Lot, Whole, Total, Entirety

Example: His statement had a modicum of truth.