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6 Dismantle (verb)

विघटित करना

Dismantle meaning

To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces.

Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces

Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build

Example: I had to dismantle the engine in order to repair it.

7 Subvention (noun)

अनुदान

Subvention meaning

A grant of money, especially from a government.

Synonyms: Grant, Allowance, Endowment

Example: Ottawa has begun to cut federal subventions to the provinces.

8 Resilience (noun)

लचीलापन

Resilience meaning

The ability of people or things to recover quickly after something unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc.

Synonyms: Toughness, Strength, Firmness, Determination

Antonyms: Weakness, Feebleness, Frailty

Example: He showed great courage and resilience in fighting back from a losing position to win the game.

9 Doldrums (noun)

विषाद उदासी

Doldrums meaning

A state or period of stagnation or depression.

Synonyms: Blues, Stagnant, Subdued, Static

Antonyms: Gladness, Elation

Example: The mortgage market has been in the doldrums for three years.

10 Saddle (verb)

लाद देना

Saddle meaning

Burden (someone) with an onerous responsibility or task.

Synonyms: Burden, Lumber, Land

Antonyms: Relieve, Unload

Example: You realise you are saddled with responsibilities.

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