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6 Desultory (adjective)

असंबद्ध

Desultory meaning

Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.

Synonyms: Casual, Cursory, Half-hearted

Antonyms: Organized, Systematic

Example: Some putter along in a slightly languid and desultory fashion.

7 Demarcate (verb)

सीमास्थिरकरना

Demarcate meaning

To mark or establish the limits of something.

Synonyms: Divide, Mark, Differentiate, Delimit

Antonyms: Join, Attach, Link, Connect

Example: Plots of land have been demarcated by barbed wire.

8 Limbo (noun)

अनिश्चय की स्थिति

Limbo meaning

An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution.

Synonyms: In abeyance, Unattended to, Unfinished, Pending

Antonyms: Certainty, Surety, Assurance, Certitude

Example: The legal battle could leave the club in limbo until next year.

9 Groundwork (noun)

आधार कार्य

Groundwork meaning

Preliminary or basic work.

Synonyms: Foundation, Basis, Cornerstone

Example: The groundwork has now been prepared for the main contractors to start work in May.

10 Feasible (adjective)

साध्य

Feasible meaning

Possible to do easily or conveniently.

Synonyms: Practicable, Attainable, Workable

Antonyms: Impossible, Unattainable, Impractical

Example: It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.

11 Concrete (adjective)

ठोस

Concrete meaning

Specific; definite.

Synonyms: Solid, Substantial, Firm

Antonyms: Vague, General

Example: It came through concrete example and abstract argument.

12 Slash (verb)

कड़ी आलोचना करना

Slash meaning

Criticize severely.

Synonyms: Censure, Find fault with, Vilify, Scorn

Antonyms: Laud, Praise, Commend

Example: It was his father who had slashed the book.

13 Threshold (noun)

दहलीज़

Threshold meaning

The level at which something starts to happen.

Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink

Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega

Example: She was on the threshold of a dazzling career.

14 Bizarre (adjective)

अनोखा

Bizarre meaning

Very strange or unusual.

Synonyms: Peculiar, Unexpected, Unconventional, Offbeat

Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Standard

Example: This is a bizarre situation, especially in comparison with the rules of the sea.

15 Bleak (adjective)

निराशाजनक

Bleak meaning

Not hopeful or encouraging.

Synonyms: Unpromising, Unfavourable, Portentous

Antonyms: Encouraging, Hopeful, Promising, Propitious

Example: Prospects for the industry are extremely bleak.

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