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2 Lure (verb)

प्रलोभित करना

Lure meaning

To persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a reward.

Synonyms: Tempt, Allure, Seduce, Entice, Induce

Antonyms: Repel, Deter, Repulse, Deterrent

Example: The child was lured into a car but managed to escape.

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6 Recourse (noun)

सहारा

Recourse meaning

A source of help in a difficult situation.

Synonyms: Remedy, Choice, Hope, Resort

Antonyms: Block, Hindrance, Obstruct, Injury

Example: Surgery may be the only recourse.

7 Tread (verb)

पर चलना

Tread meaning

To walk somewhere.

Synonyms: Step, Pace, Stride, Hoof, Trudge

Antonyms: Stand Still, Rest, Release

Example: He was treading quietly and cautiously.

8 Repent (verb)

पछतावा

Repent meaning

To feel and show that you are sorry for something bad or wrong that you have done.

Synonyms: Regret, Rue, Be sorry, Feel Remorse

Antonyms: Grateful, Happy, Praise, Compliment

Example: I will spend the rest of my life trying to repent for my actions.

9 Infructuous (adjective)

निष्फल

Infructuous meaning

Pointless or unnecessary.

Synonyms: Unfruitful, Pointless, Fruitless, Unproductive, Ineffective

Antonyms: Fruitful, Productive, Effective, Necessary

Example: As the Supreme Court had already held that the court order was just and proper, all the appeals against it had become infructuous.

10 Grave (adjective)

गंभीर

Grave meaning

Very serious.

Synonyms: Serious, Severe, Grievous, Weighty, Momentous

Antonyms: Silly, Light, Trivial, Unimportant

Example: Sri Lanka is facing the grave crisis.

11 Scrutiny (noun)

सूक्ष्म परीक्षण

Scrutiny meaning

Careful and complete examination.

Synonyms: Examination, Investigation, Inspection, Review

Antonyms: Glimpse, Glance, Blink, Flash

Example: Foreign policy has come under close scrutiny recently.

12 Mitigate (verb)

कम करना

Mitigate meaning

Make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

Synonyms: Ease, Alleviate, Lessen, Reduce

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Incite, Worsen

Example: Supportive friends and family mitigate stress.

13 Emanate (verb)

प्रकट करना/प्रकट होना

Emanate meaning

To produce or show something.

Synonyms: Radiate, Emit, Issue, Exhale

Antonyms: Withdraw, Conceal, Absorb, Inhale

Example: He emanates sympathy.

14 Stringent (adjective)

सख्त

Stringent meaning

Very strict and that must be obeyed.

Synonyms: Rigorous, Strict, Harsh, Severe, Hard

Antonyms: Flexible, Tolerant, Easy, Lenient

Example: Licenses are only granted under the most stringent conditions.

15 Inimical (noun)

हानिकार

Inimical meaning

Unfriendly.

Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonist, Contrary, Harmful

Antonyms: Friendly, Favorable, Helpful, Kind

Example: He has an inimical alien power.

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