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Tuesday, 26 October 2021

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5 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.

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6 Unwarranted (adjective)

अनपेक्षित

Unwarranted meaning

Not reasonable or necessary.

Synonyms: Unjustified, Inexcusable, Unnecessary

Antonyms: Reasonable, Justifiable, Sensible

Example: Much of the criticism was totally unwarranted.

7 Disdain (noun)

अवहेलना

Disdain meaning

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Synonyms: Contempt, Scorn, Disrespect

Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Regard

Example: Despite his disdain for much about the town at the time, the rector was optimistic about the future.

8 Tread (verb)

चलना

Tread meaning

Walk in a specified way.

Synonyms: Walk, Step, Stride

Example: The government had to tread carefully so as not to offend the judiciary.

9 Legion (noun)

असंख्य

Legion meaning

Great in number.

Synonyms: Numerous, Abundant, Plentiful

Antonyms: Few, Limited

Example: The tales of the band's remarkable excesses are legion.

10 Elicit (verb)

प्राप्त करना

Elicit meaning

To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty.

Synonyms: Obtain, Evoke, Draw Out, Induce, Bring About

Antonyms: Keep, Repress, Suppress, Hide

Example: The work elicited enormous public interest.

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