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6 Shoddy (adjective)

तुच्छ

Shoddy meaning

Lacking moral principle.

Synonyms: Sordid, Immoral, Sinful, Wicked

Antonyms: Refined, Superior

Example: Rather an abuse of parliamentary privilege to achieve a cheap and shoddy pay back for his mates.

7 Cardinal (adjective)

आधारभूत

Cardinal meaning

Of the greatest importance.

Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Main, Leading

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant

Example: This I regard as being a point of cardinal importance in the present case.

8 Redolent (adjective)

सूचक

Redolent meaning

Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of.

Synonyms: Evocative, Suggestive, Reminiscent

Example: The description is so redolent of history as to be a constitutional precedent in itself.

9 Conscientious (adjective)

कर्तव्यनिष्ठ

Conscientious meaning

Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Synonyms: Diligent, Punctilious, Assiduous, Industrious

Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Thoughtless

Example: He is observant and conscientious and pays meticulous attention to details.

10 Impunity (noun)

दंडाभाव

Impunity meaning

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Indemnity, Dispensation

Antonyms: Denial, Disfavour

Example: They continue to break the law with impunity.

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