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6 Maverick (adjective)

अपरंपरागत

Maverick meaning

Unorthodox.

Synonyms: Unusual, Unfamiliar, Distinctive

Antonyms: Conformist, Conventional

Example: All I know is that MPs are very maverick so expect to be surprised!

7 Doles (noun)

अंशदान

Doles meaning

Benefit paid by the state to the unemployed.

Synonyms: Allowance, Welfare, Grant

Example: I was on the dole for three years.

8 Reprimand (verb)

निंदा करना

Reprimand meaning

To tell somebody officially that you do not approve of them or their actions.

Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Admonish

Antonyms: Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: Officials were reprimanded for poor work.

9 Solace (noun)

सान्त्वना

Solace meaning

A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed.

Synonyms: Comfort, Consolation, Ease, Relief

Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Upset

Example: His grandchildren were a solace in his old age.

10 Rupture (noun)

अलगाव कलह

Rupture meaning

A breach of a harmonious relationship.

Synonyms: Rift, Estrangement, Breach, Split

Antonyms: Connection, Agreement

Example: The rupture with his father would never be healed.

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