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5 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 Nexus (noun)

बंधनसंधि

Nexus meaning

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

Synonyms: Join, Junction, Juncture, Intersection

Antonyms: Disassociation, Separation, Disunion

Example: The school cafeteria is the nexus of student activity.

7 Rapprochement (noun)

मेल-जोल

Rapprochement meaning

(especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Synonyms: Reuniting, Reunion, Reconciliation

Antonyms: Hostility, Aloofness, Antagonism

Example: Policies aimed at bringing about a rapprochement with China.

8 Stupendous (adjective)

आश्चर्यजनक

Stupendous meaning

Extremely impressive.

Synonyms: Amazing, Astonishing, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Ordinary, Unimpressive, Common

Example: We climbed the mountain for stupendous views of the west coast.

9 Propensity (noun)

झुकाव रुचि

Propensity meaning

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Proclivity, Leaning, Disposition

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Disinclination, Disinterest

Example: There is an increased propensity for people to live alone.

10 Doom (verb)

विनाश होना

Doom meaning

Cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome.

Synonyms: Destine, Ordain, Consign

Example: Maybe it was always doomed to be a lost cause.

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