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6 Solace (noun)

सान्त्वना

Solace meaning

A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed.

Synonyms: Comfort, Consolation, Ease, Relief

Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Upset

Example: His grandchildren were a solace in his old age.

7 Inordinate (adjective)

अतिरिक्त

Inordinate meaning

Unusually or disproportionately large.

Synonyms: Excessive, Unnecessary, Needless, Undue

Antonyms: Reasonable, Moderate

Example: An inordinate amount of time has been wasted upon the subject.

8 Milieu (noun)

वातावरण

Milieu meaning

A person's social environment.

Synonyms: Environment, Background, Ambience

Example: The social milieu upon which they have up to now been based is deeply divided.

9 Cogent (adjective)

ठोस निश्चायक

Cogent meaning

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Synonyms: Convincing, Strong, Forceful

Antonyms: Invalid, Ineffective, Unimportant

Example: The newspaper's lawyers must prepare a cogent appeal.

10 Burnout (noun)

अक्रियाशील

Burnout meaning

Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.

Synonyms: Exhaustion, Weariness, Tiredness

Antonyms: Liveliness, Vigour

Example: Holding such conflicting feelings can lead to severe stress and burnout.

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