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6 Captivating (adjective)

लुभावना

Captivating meaning

Capable of attracting and holding interest.

Synonyms: Charming, Enchanting, Engaging

Antonyms: Boring, Repelling

Example: His children had apparently never seen anything more captivating.

7 Bonhomie (noun)

मिलनसारिता

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.

8 Inception (noun)

आरंभ

Inception meaning

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Synonyms: Foundation, Initiation, Origination, Setting up

Antonyms: End, Termination, Finish

Example: She has been on the board since its inception two years ago.

9 Quest (noun)

तलाश

Quest meaning

A long or arduous search for something.

Synonyms: Search, Hunt, Pursuit

Antonyms: Ignorance, Cover

Example: These cultural notions run counter to the quest for academic excellence.

10 Underscore (verb)

ज़ोर देना

Underscore meaning

Emphasize.

Synonyms: Stress, Highlight, Give prominence to, Call attention to

Antonyms: De-emphasize, Discount, Understate

Example: The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells.

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