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1 Swing (noun)

परिवर्तन

Swing meaning

A discernible change in opinion, especially the amount by which votes or points scored change from one side to another.

Synonyms: Change, Move, Drift, Trend

Example: The new millennium has also seen a swing in public opinion and political attitude towards independent education.

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6 Dilly-Dally (verb)

विलंब करना आगा-पीछा करना

Dilly-Dally meaning

Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.

Synonyms: Dawdle, Loiter, Linger, Procrastinate

Antonyms: Hurry, Rush

Example: They cannot dilly-dally with the issue as the deadline has been set.

7 Ravage (verb)

बरबाद कर देना

Ravage meaning

The destructive effects of something.

Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc

Antonyms: Assist, Aid

Example: Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.

8 Galvanise (verb)

प्रेरित करना

Galvanise meaning

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win galvanized the whole team.

9 Squander (verb)

धन लुटाना

Squander meaning

To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate

Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside

Example: The team squandered several good scoring chances.

10 Hubris (noun)

घमंड

Hubris meaning

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity

Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness

Example: I should have known that such hubris would rebound.

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