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6 Coup (noun)

शक्ति की जब्ती

Coup meaning

A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent.

Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power

Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation

Example: He was overthrown in an army coup.

7 Tumultuous (adjective)

उथल-पुथल

Tumultuous meaning

Excited, confused, or disorderly.

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Agitated, Rowdy, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Peaceful, Serene, Calm

Example: The party has always been tumultuous in personnel matters.

8 Complicit (adjective)

सहापराधिता

Complicit meaning

Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.

Synonyms: Conniving, Canny, Guileful

Antonyms: Honest, Straightforward

Example: Several officers were complicit in the cover-up.

9 Shepherd (verb)

ले चलना

Shepherd meaning

Guide or direct in a particular direction.

Synonyms: Guide, Convoy, Usher, Conduct

Antonyms: Follow, Abandon

Example: It was her duty to shepherd them all safely, and in the right direction.

10 Amenable (adjective)

सहज अनुगामी

Amenable meaning

Open and responsive to suggestion.

Synonyms: Compliant, Tractable, Acquiescent, Controllable

Antonyms: Intractable, Unsusceptible, Unwilling

Example: He has several ideas on making the city more amenable for pedal pushers.

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