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4 Akin (adjective)

एक समान

Akin meaning

Similar to something.

Synonyms: Kindred, Related, Similar, Like

Antonyms: Unlike, Dissimilar, Unrelated, Different

Example: She was wearing something akin to a pineapple on her head.

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6 Mitigation (noun)

गम्भीरता कम कर देना

Mitigation meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Lessening, Diminution

Antonyms: Intensification, Increase

Example: This is a strategy not of flood prevention but of flood mitigation and control.

7 Curtail (verb)

कमकरना

Curtail meaning

Reduce in extent or quantity.

Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate, Shrink, Decrease

Example: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand, Raise Example- Spending on books has been severely curtailed.

8 Scramble (noun)

धक्कमधक्का करना

Scramble meaning

An eager or uncontrolled and undignified struggle with others to obtain or achieve something.

Synonyms: Tussle, Jostle, Scuffle, Contention

Example: The scramble for rail tickets began today, as eager passengers tried to secure scarce Christmas seats.

9 Abuzz (adjective)

गुंजायमान

Abuzz meaning

Filled with a continuous humming sound.

Synonyms: Excitement, Vibrant, Bustling

Example: The city was abuzz with rumours.

10 Steak (noun)

मांस की फांक

Steak meaning

A thick slice of good quality beef.

Synonyms: Cut of meat, Beef steak

Example: How would you like your steak done?

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