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6 Paean (noun)

प्रशंसात्मक गीत

Paean meaning

A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise.

Synonyms: Hymn, Psalm, Song of praise

Antonyms: Condemnation, Correction

Example: Instead, the book is a paean to family, the navy and heroism.

7 Defile (verb)

बिगाड़ देना

Defile meaning

Damage the purity or appearance of.

Synonyms: Spoil, Mar, Impair, Debase

Antonyms: Improve, Repair

Example: The corridor was dirty, crimson stains defiling the walls.

8 Flimsy (adjective)

कमज़ोर

Flimsy meaning

Weak and unconvincing.

Synonyms: Unsubstantial, Unsatisfactory, Trifling, Shallow, Implausible

Antonyms: Substantial, Strong, Convincing, Plausible

Example: The evidence against him is pretty flimsy.

9 Fabric (noun)

संरचना

Fabric meaning

The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully.

Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Foundation

Example: The fabric that binds society is delicate and needs careful handling.

10 Filthy (adjective)

मैला

Filthy meaning

Disgustingly dirty.

Synonyms: Dirty, Grimy, Unclean

Antonyms: Clean, Decent

Example: These children are being raised in homes that are absolutely filthy.

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