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Wednesday, 24 November 2021

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10 words · first 5 free, all 10 with Prime

6 Underlying (adjective)

नियादी

Underlying meaning

Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly.

Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Prime, Primary

Antonyms: Secondary, Refined

Example: The underlying assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.

7 Malfeasance (noun)

जुर्मअपराध

Malfeasance meaning

The doing of a wrongful or illegal act, esp. by a public official.

Synonyms: Misconduct, Impropriety, Wrongdoing, Transgression

Antonyms: Manners, Obedience, Submissiveness, Decorum

Example: There was clear evidence of malfeasance.

8 Forte (noun)

विशिष्टता

Forte meaning

A thing at which someone excels.

Synonyms: Strength, Talent, Special ability

Example: Small talk was not his forte.

9 Duress (noun)

बाध्यता कारावास

Duress meaning

Forcible restraint or imprisonment.

Synonyms: Confinement, Detention, Restraint

Antonyms: Liberation, Release

Example: There was certainly nobody sent home under duress.

10 Circumspect (adjective)

सतर्क

Circumspect meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks.

Synonyms: Cautious, Prudent, Discreet, Heedful

Antonyms: Careless, Incautious, Thoughtless

Example: The officials were very circumspect in their statements.

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