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1 Oust (verb)

निकालदेना

Oust meaning

To force somebody out of a job or position of power, specially in order to take their place.

Synonyms: Drive out, Expel, Throw out, Depose, Kick out

Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place

Example: She is a strong supporter of the recently ousted president.

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3 Deploy (verb)

असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना

Deploy meaning

To use something effectively.

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use

Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy

Example: She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.

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4 Farcical (adjective)

हास्यास्पद

Farcical meaning

Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.

Synonyms: Ridiculous, Absurd, Preposterous

Antonyms: Sensible, Reasonable

Example: It's farcical situation, more so now that so many clubs are living hand to mouth.

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5 Untenable (adjective)

अरक्षणीय

Untenable meaning

(of a theory, position, etc.) that cannot be defended against attack or criticism.

Synonyms: Indefensible, Unsustainable, Unwarranted

Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable, Defendable

Example: This argument is clearly untenable.

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6 Boast (verb)

गौरव करना

Boast meaning

Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Synonyms: Brag, Show off, Swank

Antonyms: Deprecate, Vile

Example: He boasted that he had taken part in the crime.

7 Concede (verb)

स्वीकार करना

Concede meaning

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.

8 Anticipate (verb)

पूर्वानुमानकरना

Anticipate meaning

To expect something.

Synonyms: Expect, Foresee, Think likely, Predict, Forecast, Foretell

Antonyms: Be unready, Be surprised, Be amazed

Example: It was anticipated that the rains would slow the military campaign.

9 Faction (noun)

गुटबंदी

Faction meaning

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Synonyms: Clique, Cabal, Wing

Antonyms: Whole, Unit

Example: The country suffered as various factions within the ruling elite lobbied for power.

10 Bungled (adjective)

विफल

Bungled meaning

(of a task) carried out clumsily or incompetently.

Synonyms: Botched, Screw up, Mishandled

Antonyms: Managed, Fixed

Example: Because of the bungled investigation, the accused men are free and will not be brought to trial.

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