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2 Euphemism (noun)

मंगलभाषित

Euphemism meaning

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Synonyms: Polite term, Mild alternative, Substitute

Example: She wants to reclaim the word old and rejects euphemisms like elderly and seniors.

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6 Devise (verb)

ईजादकरना

Devise meaning

To invent something new or a new way of doing something.

Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Invent, Come up with, Formulate

Antonyms: Imitate, Copy, Replicate, Duplicate

Example: A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.

7 Tenuous (adjective)

कमज़ोर

Tenuous meaning

Very weak or slight.

Synonyms: Insubstantial, Negligible, Slight

Antonyms: Strong, Substantial

Example: The tenuous link between interest rates and investment.

8 Corroborate (verb)

समर्थन करना

Corroborate meaning

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Synonyms: Confirm, Verify, Ratify, Endorse

Antonyms: Disprove, Confute, Negate

Example: A study by researchers corroborates the statement of doctors here.

9 Swathes (noun)

पट्टा

Swathes meaning

A broad strip or area of something.

Synonyms: Area, Land, Sphere

Example: Broad swathes of China's industrial heartland are now chronically short of electricity.

10 Painstakingly (adverb)

विचारपूर्वक

Painstakingly meaning

With great care and thoroughness.

Synonyms: Carefully, Thoroughly, Meticulously

Antonyms: Carelessly, Negligently, Thoughtlessly

Example: The property has been painstakingly restored by its current owners.

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