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6 Deride (verb)

उपहास करना

Deride meaning

Express contempt for.

Synonyms: Ridicule, Mock, Jeer, Taunt

Antonyms: Praise, Commend

Example: The decision was derided by environmentalists.

7 Modicum (noun)

थोड़ा

Modicum meaning

A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant.

Synonyms: Little bit, Small amount, Dash, Particle, Fragment, Iota

Antonyms: Lot, Whole, Total, Entirety

Example: His statement had a modicum of truth.

8 Acquiescence (noun)

सहमति

Acquiescence meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Synonyms: Consent, Agreement, Concurrence, Assent

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Defiance

Example: Overall, European acquiescence in the campaign can be taken for granted.

9 Tantamount (adjective)

बराबर

Tantamount meaning

Equivalent in seriousness to.

Synonyms: Equivalent, Identical, Equal, Much the same as, Amounting to

Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse

Example: The consequences could have been tantamount to a death sentence.

10 Minion (noun)

चापलूस

Minion meaning

A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one.

Synonyms: Henchman, Flunkey, Follower

Example: His secretary held all calls and his minions kept the noise down.

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