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6 Steely (adjective)

कठोर

Steely meaning

Coldly determined; hard.

Synonyms: Cruel, Merciless, Harsh, Severe

Antonyms: gentle, Mild

Example: There was a steely edge to his questions.

7 Overture (noun)

प्रस्ताव

Overture meaning

An introduction to something more substantial.

Synonyms: Preliminary, Beginning, Lead-in, Curtain-raiser

Antonyms: Epilogue, Ending

Example: The talks were no more than an overture to a long debate.

8 Squarely (adverb)

सीधे

Squarely meaning

Directly or exactly; without doubt.

Synonyms: Precisely, Exactly, Directly, Just, Straight

Antonyms: Indirectly, Incidentally, Secondarily

Example: The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.

9 Edify (verb)

शिक्षा देना

Edify meaning

Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

Synonyms: Train, Educate, Coach, Guide

Example: He had edified their childhood with frequent readings from his father.

10 Concerted (adjective)

संयुक्त

Concerted meaning

Jointly arranged or carried out.

Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United

Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary

Example: A concerted effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.

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