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6 Decimate (verb)

नाश करना

Decimate meaning

Kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.

Synonyms: Eliminate, Do away with, Remove

Antonyms: Build, Construct

Example: A lot of the bird species here, particularly the migratory waders, have been decimated.

7 Euphoria (noun)

सुखाभास

Euphoria meaning

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Synonyms: Elation, Happiness, Rapture, Glee

Antonyms: Despair, Sadness, Depression

Example: Even thinking about seeing it brings a feeling of euphoria so intense that I'm having to resist the urge to go and lie down.

8 Copious (adjective)

प्रचुर

Copious meaning

Abundant in supply or quantity.

Synonyms: Abundant, Bountiful, Ample, Plentiful

Antonyms: Scarce, Meagre, Lacking

Example: She took copious notes.

9 Piecemeal (adjective)

बराबर और धीमा

Piecemeal meaning

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by piecemeal development.

10 Pent-up (adjective)

छिपा हुआ

Pent-up meaning

(of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released.

Synonyms: Confined, Curbed, Suppressed, Repressed

Example: For the fans, this dance provides catharsis and releases pent-up energy.

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