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6 Vindictive (adjective)

प्रतिशोधी

Vindictive meaning

Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Synonyms: Vengeful, Unforgiving, Resentful, Avenging

Antonyms: Forgiving, Compassionate

Example: The only way this expulsion can be interpreted is as a spiteful and vindictive move.

7 Superannuate (verb)

सेवा निवृत्त हो जाना

Superannuate meaning

Retire (someone) with a pension.

Synonyms: Pensioned off, Retire

Example: Soon after superannuating at the UN, Reddy wrote a paper on India and South Africa.

8 Cliché (noun)

पिष्टोक्ति

Cliché meaning

A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

Synonyms: Platitude, Hackneyed Phrase, Banality,

Example: It has become a cliché to say that Prague is the most beautiful city in Europe.

9 Sagacity (noun)

बुद्धिमानी

Sagacity meaning

Good judgement and understanding.

Synonyms: Wisdom, Acuity, Insight

Antonyms: Stupidity, Foolishness

Example: Despite the great sagacity of his intellect and leadership, it may have occurred to him that after all he was used.

10 Steer (verb)

मार्ग दिखाना

Steer meaning

Guide the movement or course of.

Synonyms: Direct, Conduct, Lead, Escort

Antonyms: Follow, Abandon

Example: I attempted to steer the conversation towards another course.

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