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3 Sap (verb)

अशक्त कर देना

Sap meaning

Gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power)

Synonyms: Erode, Wear away, Deplete, Lessen

Antonyms: Strengthen, Build

Example: Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.

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6 Spectacular (adjective)

शानदार

Spectacular meaning

Very impressive.

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite spectacular.

7 Encomium (noun)

गुणगान

Encomium meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Synonyms: Eulogy, Panegyric, Accolade, Tribute

Antonyms: Condemnation, Criticism, Censure

Example: The functions were not rituals to merely shower encomiums on the birthday boy.

8 Chasm (noun)

दरार

Chasm meaning

A profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

Synonyms: Breach, Gulf, Rift

Example: One year later and the chasm between this side and that side has grown ever wider.

9 Cling (verb)

अडिग रहना

Cling meaning

Remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to.

Synonyms: Adhere, Stick, Hold

Antonyms: Detach, Let go

Example: People cling stubbornly to the worldview that sustains them.

10 Phalanx (noun)

झुंड

Phalanx meaning

A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body.

Synonyms: Group, Troop, Company

Example: He headed past the phalanx of waiting reporters to the line of limos.

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