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6 Reticence (noun)

संकोच

Reticence meaning

A dislike of telling people about things.

Synonyms: Reserve, Restraint, Introversion, Shyness

Antonyms: Openness, Willingness, Inclination

Example: Yet there was continual evidence of reticence among even supposed supporters.

7 Consternation (noun)

विस्मय

Consternation meaning

A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Distress, Trepidation, Angst

Antonyms: Calmness, Peacefulness, Coolness

Example: The latest scheme has caused similar consternation among traders.

8 Hound (verb)

तंग करना

Hound meaning

Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly.

Synonyms: Pester, Trouble, Harry

Antonyms: Support, Help

Example: She was hounded by the Italian press.

9 Unflappable (adjective)

शांत

Unflappable meaning

Having or showing calmness in a crisis.

Synonyms: Unexcitable, Calm, Controlled, Relaxed

Antonyms: Anxious, Worried

Example: A brief wave of nausea broke through her normally unflappable control.

10 Welch (verb)

उधार न चुका कर धोखा देना

Welch meaning

Fail to honour (a debt or obligation incurred through a promise or agreement).

Synonyms: Run out on, Evade

Antonyms: Pay, Finish

Example: Banks began welshing on their agreement not to convert dollar reserves into gold.

11 Paltry (adjective)

तुच्छ

Paltry meaning

(of an amount) very small.

Synonyms: Insufficient, Scanty, Insignificant

Antonyms: Substantial, Consequential

Example: There is some insurance available, although the amount of coverage is paltry.

12 Whammy (noun)

झटका

Whammy meaning

An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect.

Synonyms: Bombshell, Jolt, Surprise

Antonyms: Indifference, Composure, Tranquility

Example: .S. oil producing companies are expected to feel a whammy from falling oil prices.

13 Shudder (noun)

थरथराहट

Shudder meaning

A shaking movement you make because you are cold or have a feeling of fear or horror.

Synonyms: Shiver, Tremor, Shake, Thrill

Antonyms: Firm, Stable

Example: She gave an involuntary shudder.

14 Accentuate (verb)

अधिकसुस्पष्टकरना

Accentuate meaning

To emphasize something or make it easier to notice.

Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to

Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from

Example: Her short hair accentuated her huge eyes.

15 Hover (verb)

आस पास फिरना

Hover meaning

To stay close to something.

Synonyms: Loiter, Stay nearby, Wait about

Antonyms: Settle, Rest

Example: Temperatures hovered around freezing.

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