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6 Expeditiously (adverb)

शीघ्र

Expeditiously meaning

With speed and efficiency.

Synonyms: Quickly, Speedily, Fast, Promptly

Antonyms: Slowly, Late, Sluggishly, Idly

Example: The work was carried out as expeditiously as possible.

7 Intimidate (verb)

डराना

Intimidate meaning

To frighten or threaten somebody so that they will do what you want.

Synonyms: Bully, Terrify, Threaten, Frighten

Antonyms: Help, Assist, Soothe, Calm

Example: Attempts were made to intimidate people into voting for the governing party.

8 Brutal (adjective)

निर्दय

Brutal meaning

Violent and cruel.

Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Inhuman, Severe

Antonyms: Kind, Humane, Gentle, Mild

Example: A new system has shown a brutal attack.

9 Entrench (verb)

मजबूत स्थिति बनाना

Entrench meaning

To establish something very strongly so that it is very difficult to change.

Synonyms: Deep-seated, Deep-rooted, Established, Set, Fixed

Antonyms: Changeable, Indefinite, Irresolute, Temporary

Example: Sexism is deeply entrenched in our society.

10 Vigilance (noun)

चौकसी

Vigilance meaning

Great care that is taken to notice any signs of danger or trouble.

Synonyms: Watchfulness, Alertness, Caution, Attentiveness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Negligence, Inattentiveness

Example: She stressed the need for constant vigilance.

11 Alienate (verb)

पराया कर देना

Alienate meaning

To make somebody less friendly towards you.

Synonyms: Estrange, Disaffect, Disunite, Turn away, Antagonize

Antonyms: Unite, Join, Combine, Endear

Example: His comments have alienated a lot of young voters.

12 Discontent (noun)

असंतोष

Discontent meaning

A feeling of being unhappy because you are not satisfied with a particular situation.

Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Displeasure, Restlessness, Envy

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Contentedness, pleasure, Happiness

Example: There are a wide variety of popular discontents which need discussing.

13 Decree (noun)

आधिकारिक आदेश जारी करना

Decree meaning

An official order from a leader or a government that becomes the law.

Synonyms: Command, Rule, Dictate, Order

Antonyms: Request, Plead

Example: They decreed that it should happen by 2010.

14 Clinch (verb)

पक्का करना

Clinch meaning

Confirm or settle.

Synonyms: Secure, Settle, Confirm, Seal

Antonyms: Put off, Disapprove, Invalidate, Liberate

Example: They clinched a place in the semi-finals.

15 Steer (verb)

चलाना

Steer meaning

To control something so that it goes in the direction you want.

Synonyms: Guide, Lead, Direct, Conduct

Antonyms: Abandon, Follow, Misguide

Example: She would often let me steer the car on the beach.

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