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6 Mandate (noun)

अधिकृत होना

Mandate meaning

The authority to do something.

Synonyms: Authority, Command, Order, Fiat

Antonyms: Refusal, Denials

Example: The election victory gave the party a clear mandate to continue its programme of reform.

7 Usurp (verb)

हथिया लेना

Usurp meaning

Take illegally or by force.

Synonyms: Expropriate, Take Over, Seize, Annex, Wrest

Antonyms: Reject, Let Go, Leave, Surrender

Example: He attempted to usurp the principal's authority.

8 Blatant (adjective)

स्पष्ट रूप से

Blatant meaning

Done openly and unashamedly.

Synonyms: Flagrant, Obvious, Glaring, Unrepentant, Shameless

Antonyms: Quiet, Subtle, Concealed

Example: I'm making it blatantly clear here and now.

9 Frailty (noun)

कमजोरी

Frailty meaning

The condition of being weak and delicate.

Synonyms: Debility, Weakness, Infirmity, Deficiency, Incapacity, Fragility

Antonyms: Strength, Ability, Power

Example: My grandfather is facing the increasing frailty of old age.

10 Vested (noun)

निहित होना

Vested meaning

Given to you as a right or responsibility.

Synonyms: Sanctioned, Authorized, Permitted, Empowered

Antonyms: Refused, Left, Disapproved

Example: Ultimate power was vested in the King.

11 Vanguard (noun)

किसी आंदोलन के नेतागण

Vanguard meaning

The leaders of a movement in society.

Synonyms: Forerunners, Leaders, Head, Harbinger

Antonyms: Rear Guard, Followers

Example: The party claimed to be the vanguard of the world revolutionary movement.

12 Laudable (adjective)

प्रशंसनीय

Laudable meaning

Deserving to be praised or admired.

Synonyms: Praiseworthy, Admirable, Commendable, Meritorious, Applaudable

Antonyms: Shameful, Disrespectful, Unworthy, Despicable

Example: It was a laudable attempt to end the stalemate in the talks.

13 Optimal (adjective)

सर्वोत्तम

Optimal meaning

The best possible.

Synonyms: Best, Optimum, Ideal, Perfect,

Antonyms: Worst

Example: The optimal temperature for the development of larvae is in the range 18–26˚C.

14 Stagger (adjective)

चौंका देना

Stagger meaning

Astonish or deeply shock.

Synonyms: Astonish, Amazed, Startle, Stun, Astound

Antonyms: Calm, Unaffected

Example: I was staggered by her rudeness.

15 Shrink (verb)

सिकुड़ना

Shrink meaning

To become smaller.

Synonyms: Reduced, Contracted, Shrunken, Shortened

Antonyms: Lengthen, Enlarge, Expand

Example: The vast forests of West Africa have shrunk.

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