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2 Pretext (noun)

अपदेश

Pretext meaning

A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

Synonyms: Excuse, Ostensible reason, Plea, Supposed grounds

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact

Example: The rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move.

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3 Layoff (noun)

निकालना

Layoff meaning

A temporary or permanent discharge of a worker or workers because of economic conditions or shortage of work.

Synonyms: Redundancy, Dismissal, Discharge

Antonyms: Hiring, Employment

Example: Privatisation leads to massive lay-offs and pay cuts for workers.

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6 Exert (verb)

प्रयास करना

Exert meaning

Make a physical or mental effort.

Synonyms: Strive, Endeavour, Do one’s effort

Antonyms: Rest, Relax

Example: He needs to exert himself to try to find an answer.

7 Valorise (verb)

आंकना

Valorise meaning

Give or ascribe value or validity to.

Synonyms: Evaluate, Assess, Appraise

Example: The culture valorizes the individual.

8 Arrears (noun)

बक़ाया

Arrears meaning

Money that somebody owes that they have not paid at the right time.

Synonyms: Liability, Debt, Dues, Outstanding payment

Antonyms: Credit, Asset, Repayment

Example: Our tenants have fallen into arrears with their rent.

9 Siphon (verb)

निकालना

Siphon meaning

Draw off or transfer over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly.

Synonyms: Extract, Draw off, Remove

Example: He's been siphoning money off the firm.

10 Reinstate (verb)

पुन:स्थापित करना

Reinstate meaning

Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.

Synonyms: Restore, Put back, Return to power, Replace

Antonyms: Kill, Destroy

Example: We are reinstating the rights we always claimed we had.

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