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1 Grave (adjective)

चिंताजनक गंभीर

Grave meaning

Very serious and important.

Synonyms: Serious, Severe, Momentous, Of great consequence

Antonyms: Frivolous, Unimportant, Trivial, Insignificant

Example: There is now grave concern regarding the Italian health system’s capacity to effectively respond to the needs of patients who are affected by COVID-19.

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6 Layperson (noun)

जन साधारण

Layperson meaning

A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

Synonyms: Non-expert, Amateur, Non-professional

Example: This book is a compromise of sorts: not quite scholarly, yet not quite accessible to the layperson.

7 Altruistic (adjective)

परोपकारी

Altruistic meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Synonyms: Unselfish, Self-less, Self-sacrificing

Antonyms: Selfish, Stingy, Self-centred

Example: I question how altruistic his motives were.

8 Pragmatic (adjective)

तथ्यात्मक

Pragmatic meaning

Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories.

Synonyms: Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical

Example: The scientist had a pragmatic approach to dealing with the water crisis.

9 Emancipate (verb)

मुक्त करना

Emancipate meaning

Set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions.

Synonyms: Liberate, Release, Discharge

Antonyms: Enslave, Imprison, Confine

Example: By this time writing had been truly emancipated from the state.

10 Aftermath (noun)

परिणाम

Aftermath meaning

The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.

Synonyms: Repercussions, Fallout, Trail

Antonyms: Cause, Reason

Example: Counselling in the aftermath of traumatic events can worsen stress and hinder recovery.

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