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6 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.

7 Beckon (verb)

प्रलोभन देना

Beckon meaning

Appear attractive or inviting.

Synonyms: Entice, Lure, Coax, Tempt

Antonyms: Deter, Dismiss

Example: Her voice was soft and melodious, hypnotizing and somehow beckoning.

8 Stride (noun)

प्रगति

Stride meaning

A step or stage in progress towards an aim.

Synonyms: Progress, Advance, Make progress

Example: Great strides have been made towards equality.

9 Rung (noun)

पायदान

Rung meaning

A level in a hierarchical structure, especially a class or career structure.

Synonyms: Level, Rank, Position, Degree

Example: The arrangement is designed to allow young couples to get a foot on the first rung of the housing ladder.

10 Forge (verb)

बना देना

Forge meaning

To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last.

Synonyms: Build up, Put together, Set up, Establish

Antonyms: Demolish, Tear down

Example: The country is forging a bright new future.

11 Recalcitrant (adjective)

आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Recalcitrant meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative

Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable

Example: Residents' associations should be authorised to fine recalcitrant drivers who do not turn up at fixed timings.

12 Lackadaisical (adjective)

चिन्ताकुल

Lackadaisical meaning

Not showing enough care or enthusiasm.

Synonyms: Half-Hearted, Unenthusiastic, Passionless, Indifferent

Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Excited, Energetic, Interested

Example: He has a lackadaisical approach to finding a job.

13 Earmark (verb)

अलग रखना

Earmark meaning

Designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose.

Synonyms: Set aside, Reserve, Appropriate, Allocate

Antonyms: Waste, Misuse, Consume, Squander

Example: The cash had been earmarked for a big expansion of the programme.

14 Bloated (adjective)

संपन्न

Bloated meaning

(of a person) excessively wealthy and pampered.

Synonyms: Inflated, Well- to-do, Opulent

Example: They're corrupt, they're bloated, they've sold out their founding values.

15 Revile (verb)

बुरा-भला कहना

Revile meaning

To criticize somebody/something in a way that shows how much you dislike them.

Synonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Vituperate, Censure, Berate

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment

Example: He was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead.

16 Scuttle (verb)

जल्दी से दौड़ना

Scuttle meaning

Run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps.

Synonyms: Scamper, Scoot, Bustle

Antonyms: Creep, Crawl, Dawdle

Example: She scuttled off when she heard the sound of his voice.

17 Foist (verb)

थोपना

Foist meaning

Impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.

Synonyms: Impose, Force, Thrust

Example: Our own community foisted a base tax on its residents.

18 Beset (verb)

नाक में दम करना

Beset meaning

(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.

Synonyms: Plague, Assail, Torture

Antonyms: Assist, Protect

Example: She was beset with self-doubt.

19 Sagacity (noun)

बुद्धिमानी

Sagacity meaning

Good judgement and understanding.

Synonyms: Wisdom, Acuity, Insight

Antonyms: Stupidity, Foolishness

Example: Despite the great sagacity of his intellect and leadership, it may have occurred to him that after all he was used.

20 Sanctity (noun)

शुद्धता

Sanctity meaning

Ultimate importance and inviolability.

Synonyms: Sacrosanctity, Inviolability

Example: The sanctity of human life is the closest thing our culture has to a basic value.

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