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6 Delude (verb)

छलना

Delude meaning

Make (someone) believe something that is not true.

Synonyms: Mislead, Deceive, Trick

Antonyms: Be honest, be open

Example: It was tempting to delude people that we had received more cards than we actually did.

7 Imprecation (noun)

अभिशाप

Imprecation meaning

A spoken curse.

Synonyms: Curse, Malediction, Anathema, Damnation, Profanity

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Benison

Example: He was muttering threats and imprecations.

8 Locution (noun)

विशिष्ट शैली

Locution meaning

A word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom.

Synonyms: Wording, Style, Oratory

Example: ‘These locutions are determinedly descriptive.

9 Anathema (noun)

अभिशप्त

Anathema meaning

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Hateful, Repugnant, Repellent

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction

Example: It is an anathema to me to suggest that someone in their 60s is past their sell-by date.

10 Staunchly (adverb)

निष्ठापूर्वक

Staunchly meaning

In a very loyal and committed manner.

Synonyms: Resolutely, Unwaveringly, Persistently

Antonyms: Graciously, Obediently

Example: She staunchly defended the programme.

11 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm meaning

A typical example or pattern of something.

Synonyms: Specimen, Exemplar, Illustration, Prototype, Archetype, Epitome

Example: The war was a paradigm of the destructive side of human nature.

12 Silos (noun)

कोष्‍ठागार

Silos meaning

A system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others.

Synonyms: Stores, Depots

Example: I do not back up my data silos frequently enough.

13 Mettle (noun)

उत्साह

Mettle meaning

The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions.

Synonyms: Courage, Fortitude, Spirit, Determination

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Spinelessness

Example: She really showed her mettle under pressure.

14 Instrumental (adjective)

सहायक

Instrumental meaning

Important in making something happen.

Synonyms: Involved, Subservient, Conducive, Contributory, Ancillary

Antonyms: Unhelpful, Useless, Tangential

Example: They were highly instrumental in bringing the business to Newtown.

15 Agile (adjective)

कुशल

Agile meaning

Able to think and understand quickly.

Synonyms: Sharp, Acute, Shrewd, Astute

Antonyms: Moderate, Obtuse

Example: The right software can make any size company more efficient, more agile, more responsive.

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