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1 Squalor (noun)

गंदगी

Squalor meaning

The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

Synonyms: Dirt, Filth, Griminess

Antonyms: Cleanliness, Neatness

Example: London's population had continued to grow and many lived in squalor and poverty.

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6 Detract (verb)

घटना

Detract meaning

Diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement).

Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Minimize, Belittle

Antonyms: Expand, Extend

Example: These combine to detract from the beauty of love in its pristine state.

7 Gauge (verb)

मापना

Gauge meaning

Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Synonyms: Compute, Work out, Calculate

Example: You can only gauge how well any tool works by putting it into action.

8 Tellingly (adverb)

प्रभावशाली ढंग से

Tellingly meaning

With a striking or revealing effect.

Synonyms: Significantly, Effectively, Effectually

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Doubtfully

Example: The events of the story tellingly illustrate the changing face of society.

9 Paradigm (noun)

मिसाल प्रतिमान

Paradigm meaning

A typical example or pattern of something.

Synonyms: Specimen, Exemplar, Illustration, Prototype, Archetype, Epitome

Example: The war was a paradigm of the destructive side of human nature.

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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