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6 Beleaguered (adjective)

कष्टमय

Beleaguered meaning

In a very difficult situation.

Synonyms: Troubled, In difficulties, Under stress

Antonyms: Unworried, Untroubled, Carefree

Example: The beleaguered party leader was forced to resign.

7 Ambivalent (adjective)

द्वैधवृत्तिक

Ambivalent meaning

Having or showing both positive and negative feelings about somebody/something.

Synonyms: Equivocal, Doubtful, Undecided, Hesitant

Antonyms: Decided, Definite, Settled

Example: She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.

8 Sceptical (adjective)

संशयात्मक

Sceptical meaning

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Synonyms: Doubtful, Incredulous, Questioning, Dubious

Antonyms: Believing, Credulous, Unquestioning

Example: The public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals.

9 Fervently (adverb)

उत्साहसे

Fervently meaning

In a way that shows very strong and sincere feelings about something.

Synonyms: Passionately, Enthusiastically, Zealously, Warmly

Antonyms: Unwillingly, Casually, Lightly

Example: She prayed fervently for his complete recovery.

10 Preponderance (noun)

प्रचुरता

Preponderance meaning

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Synonyms: Prevalence, Dominance, Bulk

Antonyms: Minority, Inferiority

Example: This conclusion is supported by the great preponderance of informed commentary.

11 Comrade (noun)

सहयोगी

Comrade meaning

A person who is a member of the same communist or socialist political party as the person speaking.

Synonyms: Companion, Colleague, Fellow

Antonyms: Opponent, Enemy, Foe

Example: I'm meeting old comrades tonight, and tomorrow.

12 Suave (adjective)

शिष्ट

Suave meaning

Charming, confident, and elegant (typically used of a man).

Synonyms: Sophisticated, Urbane, Refined, Dignified

Antonyms: Rude, Uncivilized

Example: All the waiters were suave and deferential.

13 Reverberate (verb)

गुंजायमान होना

Reverberate meaning

(of a place) to seem to shake because of a loud noise.

Synonyms: Vibrate, Tremble, Shudder, Throb

Antonyms: Steady, Be still, Stay

Example: The hall reverberated with the sound of music and dancing.

14 Professed (adjective)

तथाकथित

Professed meaning

(of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely.

Synonyms: Pretended, Purported, Claimed

Antonyms: Genuine, Verified

Example: They could call me to account when my actions didn't match my professed beliefs.

15 Revelry (noun)

आनंदोत्सव

Revelry meaning

Lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.

Synonyms: Celebration, Festivity, Carousal

Example: From all sides came sounds of revelry from cafés and restaurants.

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