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6 Sinister (adjective)

भयावह

Sinister meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Synonyms: Threatening, Ominous, Forbidding, Frightening

Antonyms: Auspicious, Heartening, Promising

Example: Nobody could say that anything sinister was happening.

7 Debunk (verb)

असली रूप दिखलाना

Debunk meaning

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).

Synonyms: Explode, Deflate,

Antonyms: Conceal, Disguise

Example: She debunks all the usual rubbish about acting.

8 Bonhomie (noun)

मिलन सारिता

Bonhomie meaning

A feeling of cheerful friendship.

Synonyms: Geniality, Amiability, Affability, Cordiality

Antonyms: Animosity, Incivility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: There was a casual bonhomie between the actors at rehearsals.

9 Epitome (noun)

साक्षात् उदाहरण

Epitome meaning

- A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Synonyms: Embodiment, Personification, Paragon

Example: She looked the epitome of elegance and good taste.

10 Penchant (noun)

विशेष रुचि, झुकाव

Penchant meaning

A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

Synonyms: Tendency, Fondness, Inclination, Proclivity

Antonyms: Dislike, Indifference, Antipathy

Example: Those with a penchant for acting on the silver screen need not be disappointed.

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