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6 Whimsical (adjective)

अस्थिर मनमौजी

Whimsical meaning

Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying.

Synonyms: Capricious, Protean, Wavering, Unpredictable, Fickle

Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Prudent, Sane

Example: Much of his writing has a whimsical quality.

7 Purported (adjective)

तथाकथित

Purported meaning

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Synonyms: Alleged, Supposed, Assumed

Antonyms: Disclaimed, Denied

Example: The purported marriage was void.

8 Insidious (adjective)

प्रच्छन्न रूप से

Insidious meaning

Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.

Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky

Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair

Example: This trade recession will be just as insidious in its effects as any market blowout.

9 Stoke (verb)

और बढ़ाना

Stoke meaning

Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).

Synonyms: Inspire, Boost, Embolden

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade

Example: The Chancellor was stoking up a consumer boom.

10 Piecemeal (adjective)

बराबर और धीमा

Piecemeal meaning

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by piecemeal development.

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