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6 Skewed (adjective)

टेढ़ा

Skewed meaning

Not accurate or correct.

Synonyms: Distorted, Biased, Altered, Warped

Antonyms: Straight, Balanced, Orderly, Even

Example: The curriculum is skewed towards the practical subjects.

7 Depreciate (verb)

अवमूल्यन करना

Depreciate meaning

To become less valuable over a period of time.

Synonyms: Devalue, Reduce, Denigrate, Cheapen

Antonyms: Appreciate, Upgrade, Raise, Increase

Example: New cars start to depreciate as soon as they are on the road.

8 Evident (adjective)

प्रत्यक्ष

Evident meaning

Clear; easily seen.

Synonyms: Obvious, Clear, Visible, Apparent

Antonyms: Unclear, Obscure, Vague, hidden

Example: His footprints were clearly evident in the snow.

9 Embed (verb)

जड़ा हुआ

Embed meaning

To fix something in a substance or solid object.

Synonyms: Fixed, Enclosed, Rooted, Implanted

Antonyms: Unenclosed, Unfenced, Away

Example: These attitudes are deeply embedded in our society.

10 Distress (adjective)

परेशानी

Distress meaning

Making you feel extremely upset.

Synonyms: Disturbing, Upsetting, Painful, Troublesome

Antonyms: Comforting, Easy, Pleasant, Delightful

Example: It was a very distressing documentary.

11 Onerous (adjective)

कष्टसाध्य

Onerous meaning

Dislike having to do it because you find it difficult or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Burdensome, Weighty, Difficult, Heavy

Antonyms: Easy, Light, Gentle, Friendly

Example: The responsibilities of a huge home can be onerous.

12 Preclude (verb)

बाधा डालना

Preclude meaning

To make something impossible.

Synonyms: Prevent, Hinder, Impede, Forbid

Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Encourage, Aid

Example: Lack of time precludes any further discussion.

13 Mandate (noun)

अधिकृत होना

Mandate meaning

The authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election.

Synonyms: Authorization, Instruction, Order, Command

Antonyms: Breach, break, Denial, Refuse

Example: It is undemocratic to govern an area without an electoral mandate.

14 Confine (noun)

सीमित रखना

Confine meaning

Limits or borders.

Synonyms: Limit, Bounds, Scope, Border

Antonyms: Open, Center, Inside, Within

Example: The US will take steps to confine the conflict.

15 Harsh (adjective)

कठोर

Harsh meaning

Cruel, severe and unkind.

Synonyms: Rough, Severe, Hard, Coarse

Antonyms: Soft, Kind, Mild, Easy

Example: The minister received some harsh criticism.

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