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6 Usurp (verb)

अन्याय से ले लेना

Usurp meaning

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.

7 Discourse (noun)

बातचीत

Discourse meaning

A formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing.

Synonyms: Discussion, Treatise, Critique

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Pact

Example: It is one of the few discourses to address the topic of lay ethics.

8 Procrastination (noun)

विलंब

Procrastination meaning

The act of delaying something that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it.

Synonyms: Dithering, Vacillation, Filibuster, Temporizing, Stall

Antonyms: Hurry, Hasten, Hustle, Accelerate

Example: After weeks of procrastination, the president finally resigned.

9 Cessation (noun)

विराम

Cessation meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Synonyms: Ending, Termination, Ceasing, Suspension

Antonyms: Continuation, Commencement, Beginning

Example: Apologies for the sudden cessation of in-depth critical analysis.

10 Contemplate (verb)

विचार करना

Contemplate meaning

To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

Synonyms: Think about, Consider, Ponder

Antonyms: Disregard, Discard, Ignore

Example: The explanation is still worrying to contemplate.

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