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6 Discomfiture (noun)

व्याकुलता

Discomfiture meaning

A feeling of unease or embarrassment.

Synonyms: Confused, Awkwardness, Uneasiness, Agitation, Discomfort, Perturbation

Antonyms: Calm, Happiness, Composure, Peace, Pleasure

Example: He was clearly taking delight in her discomfiture.

7 Fiery (adjective)

उग्र

Fiery meaning

Having a passionate and quick-tempered nature.

Synonyms: Zealous, Ardent, Fervent, Passionate

Antonyms: Indifferent, Dull, Cool, Peaceful

Example: She had a fiery temper.

8 Espouse (verb)

समर्थन करना

Espouse meaning

Adopt or support.

Synonyms: Adopt, Embrace, Take Up, Accept, Back, Prefer

Antonyms: Reject, Oppose, Refuse, Desert

Example: They espoused the notion of equal opportunity for all in education.

9 Inception (noun)

आरंभ

Inception meaning

The start of an institution, an organization, etc.

Synonyms: Origin, Beginning, Foundation, Start, Commencement, Initiation

Antonyms: End, Close, Completion, Finish, Termination

Example: The club has grown rapidly since its inception in 2007.

10 Ally (noun)

मित्र

Ally meaning

A person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation.

Synonyms: Associate, Friend, Partner, Colleague, Accomplice, Comrade

Antonyms: Enemy, Rival, Adversary, Foe, Opponent, Antagonist

Example: Portugal is a traditional ally of England.

11 Essence (noun)

सार

Essence meaning

He most important quality or feature of something that makes it what it is.

Synonyms: Core, Heart, Spirit, Quintessence, Soul

Antonyms: Abstract, Outside, Exteriority, Top

Example: His paintings capture the essence of France.

12 Dissidents (noun)

विरोधी

Dissidents meaning

People who criticize their repressive government.

Synonyms: Dissenter, Separatist, Protester, Rebel, Sectarian

Antonyms: Conformist, Follower, Puppet

Example: Dissidents were often imprisoned by the security police.

13 Countenance (verb)

स्वीकार्य या स्वीकार करना

Countenance meaning

Admit as acceptable or possible.

Synonyms: Tolerate, Permit, Allow, Approve , Condone

Antonyms: Dissuade, Refuse, Disallow, Disapprove

Example: He was reluctant to countenance the use of force.

14 Nugatory (adjective)

तुच्छ

Nugatory meaning

Of no value or importance.

Synonyms: Worthless, Unimportant, Insignificant, Trifling, Useless

Antonyms: Worthy, Useful, Significant, Important, Major

Example: It was a nugatory and pointless observation.

15 Menace (noun)

खतरा

Menace meaning

A person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger.

Synonyms: Threat, Peril, Endanger, Risk, Jeopardize

Antonyms: Guard, Protect, Safe, Secure

Example: The communists remain a potential menace to the stability of the government.

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