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6 Underscore (verb)

ज़ोर देना

Underscore meaning

emphasize.

Synonyms: Stress, Highlight, Give prominence to, Call attention to

Antonyms: De-emphasize, Discount, Understate

Example: The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells.

7 Dire (adjective)

बहुत बुरा

Dire meaning

Very bad.

Synonyms: Defective, Substandard, Faulty, Imperfect, Below par

Antonyms: Perfect, Flawless, Sound

Example: The weather was absolutely dire.

8 Outlying (adjective)

दूरस्थ

Outlying meaning

Situated far from a centre;

Synonyms: Remote, Distant, Far-flung

Antonyms: Inner, Middle

Example: It would cover the entire town centre as well as outlying areas.

9 Unflattering (adjective)

अनाकर्षक

Unflattering meaning

Lack of praise and compliments.

Synonyms: Unfavorable, Unattractive, Critical

Antonyms: Complimentary, Adulatory

Example: The historical records that paint such an unflattering portrait of the town have just been released on the internet.

10 Amorphous (adjective)

अनियतरूपी

Amorphous meaning

Lacking a clear structure or focus.

Synonyms: Vague, Nebulous, Inchoate, Ill-defined

Antonyms: Definite, Clear

Example: International law is one of the most amorphous bodies of law out there.

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