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6 Contours (noun)

रूपरेखा

Contours meaning

The outer edges of something.

Synonyms: Shape, Line, Outline, Curves

Antonyms: Deformed, Shapeless, Formless

Example: The road follows the natural contours of the coastline.

7 Assert (verb)

बल देकर कहना

Assert meaning

To state clearly and definitely that something is true.

Synonyms: Affirm, Declare, Claim, State

Antonyms: Deny, Abandon, Decline, Reject

Example: She continued to assert that she was innocent.

8 Bestow (verb)

प्रदान करना

Bestow meaning

To give something to somebody, especially to show how much they are respected

Synonyms: Confer, Award, Accord, Impart

Antonyms: Deprive, Refuse, Deny, Disrespect

Example: It was a title bestowed upon him by the king.

9 Holistic (Adjective)

समग्र

Holistic meaning

Considering a whole thing or being to be more than a collection of parts.

Synonyms: Entire, Comprehensive, Full, Total

Antonyms: Little, Minute, Some

Example: It is a holistic approach to living.

10 Disastrous (Adjective)

विनाशकारी

Disastrous meaning

Very bad, harmful or unsuccessful

Synonyms: Fatal, Catastrophic, Unfortunate, Destructive

Antonyms: Fortunate, Lucky, Helpful, Blessed

Example: It was a disastrous start to the season for the team.

11 Reluctant (noun)

अनिच्छुक

Reluctant meaning

Hesitating before doing something because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do.

Synonyms: Unwilling, Disinclined, Hesitant, Shy

Antonyms: Willing, Eager, Ready, Keen

Example: He finally gave a reluctant smile.

12 Chaotic (Adjective)

कोलाहलपूर्ण

Chaotic meaning

Without any order.

Synonyms: Confused, Disordered, Jumbled, Messy

Antonyms: Ordered, Organized, Harmonized, Neat

Example: The traffic in the city is chaotic in the rush hour.

13 Pinnacle (noun)

शिखर

Pinnacle meaning

The most important or successful part of something.

Synonyms: Peak, Top, Summit, Acme

Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Base, Foot

Example: He spent more than twenty years at the pinnacle of his profession.

14 Astute (Adjective)

होशियार

Astute meaning

Very clever and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation, especially how to get an advantage.

Synonyms: Sharp, Smart, Crafty, Sagacious

Antonyms: Stupid, Idiotic, Naïve, Foolish

Example: It was an astute move to sell the shares then.

15 Drubbing (noun)

हार

Drubbing meaning

A situation where one team easily beats another.

Synonyms: Beating, Thrashing, Defeat, Whipping

Antonyms: Win, Success, Triumph, Victory

Example: They’ll get a drubbing in the local elections in May.

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