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3 Avert (verb)

बचाना

Avert meaning

To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening.

Synonyms: Prevent, Stop, Stave Off, Ward Off, Avoid, Obviate

Antonyms: Let, Leave, Suffer

Example: He managed to avert the closure of the factory.

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5 Dismantle (verb)

विघटित करना

Dismantle meaning

To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces.

Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces

Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build

Example: I had to dismantle the engine in order to repair it.

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6 Spearhead (verb)

नेतृत्व करना

Spearhead meaning

Lead an attack against somebody/something.

Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind

Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End

Example: He's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.

7 Articulate (verb)

स्पष्टरूपसेकहना

Articulate meaning

To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.

Synonyms: Express, Assert, Proclaim, Mention, Communicate, Announce, Air

Example: It is the school’s duty to articulate its practices to parents.

8 Introspect (verb)

आत्‍मविश्‍लेषण करना

Introspect meaning

Examine one's own thoughts or feelings.

Synonyms: Ponder, Think over, Meditate

Example: Secondary sources written close to the events and those with more time to introspect also confirm this attribution.

9 Substantial (adjective)

अच्छी मात्रा में

Substantial meaning

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Synonyms: Considerable, Meaningful, Significant, Notable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsiderable, Unimportant

Example: Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.

10 Spur (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना

Spur meaning

Promote the development of.

Synonyms: Stimulate, Induce, Propel, Galvanize

Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder

Example: Governments cut interest rates to spur demand.

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