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6 Pernicious (adjective)

हानिकारक

Pernicious meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Synonyms: Harmful, Injurious, Detrimental, Noxious, Pestilent

Antonyms: Harmless, Beneficial, Innocuous, Advantageous

Example: The pernicious influence of TV violence on children

7 Apotheosis (noun)

चरम सीमा पर चढ़ना

Apotheosis meaning

The highest point in the development of something.

Synonyms: Pinnacle, Culmination, Apex

Antonyms: Nadir, Base

Example: Theme park rides are the apotheosis of theater.

8 Brazenly (adverb)

निडरतापूर्वक

Brazenly meaning

In a bold and shameless way.

Synonyms: Boldly, Flagrantly, Fearlessly, Blatantly

Antonyms: Suavely, Civilly, Fearfully

Example: She had brazenly admitted allowing him back into the house.

9 Craven (adjective)

डरपोक

Craven meaning

Contemptibly lacking in courage;

Synonyms: Spirit-less, Lily-livered, Chicken-hearted

Antonyms: Courageous, Fearless

Example: There is no reason for this other than craven cowardice in the face of power.

10 Rudderless (adjective)

दिशाहीन

Rudderless meaning

Lacking a clear sense of one's aims or principles.

Synonyms: Aimless, Purposeless, Meaningless

Antonyms: Purposeful, Determined

Example: Without his wife he felt lost and rudderless.

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