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6 Moribund (adjective)

मरणासन्न

Moribund meaning

No longer effective and about to come to an end completely.

Synonyms: Inactive, Stagnant, Motionless, Inoperative

Antonyms: Active, Functioning, Working, Operating

Example: My moribund computer is more than likely going to stop working at any second.

7 Mantle (noun)

आवरण

Mantle meaning

A covering of a specified sort.

Synonyms: Covering, Layer, Cloak, Sheet

Antonyms: Strip, Expose, Bare

Example: The houses were covered with a thick mantle of snow.

8 Stalwart (adjective)

निष्ठावान

Stalwart meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Resolute

Antonyms: Fragile, Feeble, Infirm

Example: v

9 Tutelage (noun)

देख-रेख

Tutelage meaning

Protection of or authority over someone or something.

Synonyms: Charge, Guardianship, Ward

Example: Under his tutelage, Australia has fulfilled its historic heritage as ‘the lucky country.

10 Hone (verb)

प्रखर करना

Hone meaning

Refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.

Synonyms: Improve, Perfect, Enhance

Antonyms: Worsen, Diminish

Example: Some of the best players in the world honed their skills playing street football.

11 Propel (verb)

आगे बढ़ना

Propel meaning

Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Synonyms: Impel, Prompt, Force, Motivate

Antonyms: Hold, Restrain, Hinder

Example: These were ordinary people who were propelled into an extraordinary situation.

12 Stench (noun)

दुर्गंध

Stench meaning

A strong and very unpleasant smell.

Synonyms: Stink, Reek, Foul smell

Antonyms: Fragrance, Aroma

Example: Investigations led them to a cupboard where the stench seemed to be the strongest.

13 Unbridled (adjective)

अनियंत्रित

Unbridled meaning

uncontrolled.

Synonyms: Unchecked, Rampant, Uncurbed, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Curbed

Example: Running about with unbridled energy, the wild toddler could not be calmed down for her nap.

14 Dim (verb)

कम करना

Dim meaning

Make or become less intense.

Synonyms: Fade, Become vague, Become indistinct

Antonyms: Recover, Enhance

Example: Consumer spending is key to domestic growth, but prospects are dimming.

15 Streamline (verb)

सरल एवं कारगर बना देना

Streamline meaning

To make a system, an organization, etc. work better, especially in a way that saves money.

Synonyms: Simplify, Rationalize, Consolidate, Facilitate

Antonyms: Complicate, Perplex, Muddle, Mix Up

Example: The company streamlined its operations by removing whole layers of management.

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