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Witty (adjective)

Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour. परिहास युक्त

Synonyms: Amusing, Droll, Chucklesome

Antonyms: Dull, Serious, Grave

Example: He was a witty, engaging, clever man who devoted his life to a political philosophy.

Imprimatur (noun)

Official approval of something, given by a person in a position of authority. अनुमति

Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Sanction, Approbation

Antonyms: Veto, Rejection, Disapproval, Refusal

Example: The project cannot go ahead without the imprimatur of the Treasury.

Confer (verb)

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right). प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Present with, Vest in, Accord to, Endow with

Antonyms: Deprive, Disallow

Example: By this very simple definition, we see that law confers rights.

Slim (adjective)

Crafty, sly, or unscrupulous. कपटपूर्ण

Synonyms: Deceitful, Treacherous, Unscrupulous, Sham

Antonyms: Honest, Truthful, Trustworthy

Example: That's all the mannetjie with the forked tail, bad breath and sulphur body odour is waiting for, slim sales talk.’

Peculiar (adjective)

Strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried. अजीब

Synonyms: Unusual, Particular, Special, Strange

Antonyms: Ordinary, Common, Familiar

Example: He died in very peculiar circumstances.

Usurp (verb)

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this. अन्याय से ले लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.

Unsolicited (adjective)

Not asked for; given or done voluntarily. अनापेक्षित

Synonyms: Uninvited, Unsought, Unprompted, Unprompted

Antonyms: Required, Desired

Example: I don't buy things at the door, or from an unsolicited phone call.

Convoluted (adjective)

(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow. पेचीदा

Synonyms: Complicated, Byzantine, Intricate

Antonyms: Simple, Uncomplicated

Example: The film is let down by a convoluted plot in which nothing really happens.

Plenipotentiary (noun)

A person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country. दूत

Synonyms: Diplomat, Representative

Example: Once we call an election, who will vote for the West's plenipotentiaries?’

Recourse (noun)

A source of help in a difficult situation. अवलंब

Synonyms: Alternative, Possible course of action, Remedy, Possibility

Example: Surgery may be the only recourse.