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Wednesday, 21 April 2021

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1 Recalcitrant (adjective)

आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Recalcitrant meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative

Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable

Example: Residents' associations should be authorised to fine recalcitrant drivers who do not turn up at fixed timings.

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6 Untrammelled (adjective)

अबाधित

Untrammelled meaning

Not limited by something.

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unimpeded

Antonyms: Checked, Tied-up, Suppressed

Example: I am not interested in providing untrammelled freedom of speech.

7 Purported (adjective)

तथाकथित

Purported meaning

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Synonyms: Alleged, Supposed, Assumed

Antonyms: Disclaimed, Denied

Example: The purported marriage was void.

8 Man (verb)

काम करना

Man meaning

Work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment)

Synonyms: Operate, Work, Use, Utilize

Antonyms: Fail, Ignore, Disengage, Mismanage

Example: Soldiers manned barricades around the city.

9 Havoc (noun)

तबाही

Havoc meaning

Widespread destruction.

Synonyms: Devastation, Damage, Ruin, Disaster

Example: Heavy rains and rising water are wreaking havoc across Europe.

10 Indispensable (adjective)

स्पष्टरूपसेकहना

Indispensable meaning

Absolutely necessary.

Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Important, Significant, Vital, Needed

Antonyms: Dispensable, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Unimportant

Example: Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives.

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