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6 Deferrals (noun)

स्थगन

Deferrals meaning

The action of delaying something until a later time

Synonyms: Extension, Suspension, Prolong, Delayed

Antonyms: Immediate, Instant, Rapid, Swift

Example: The criteria for qualifying for an elderly deferral of property tax vary by state.

7 Germane (adjective)

सार्थक

Germane meaning

Connected with something in an important or appropriate way

Synonyms: Applicable, Relative, Relevant, Pertinent

Antonyms: Pointless, Irrelevant, Inapplicable, Impertinent

Example: People don't mind being sold to as long as it's germane to the conversation.

8 Inexplicably (adverb)

बेवजह

Inexplicably meaning

In a way that cannot be understood or explained.

Synonyms: Inexplainable, Unaccountable, Unexplainable, Unsayable

Antonyms: Accountable, Explainable, Explicable

Example: People have claimed to hear slamming doors when no one is there, female voices, and lights that go on and off inexplicably.

9 Galling (adjective)

दुस्साहस

Galling meaning

Making you angry because it is unfair.

Synonyms: Excruciating, Afflicting, Hurtful, Tormenting

Antonyms: Bearable, Endurable, Sustainable, Tolerable

Example: The fraud allegation was galling and really upset the honest minister.

10 Palliative (noun)

उपशामक

Palliative meaning

An action, a decision, etc. that is designed to make a difficult situation seem better without actually solving the cause of the problems

Synonyms: Beneficial, Remedial, Non fatal, Non lethal

Antonyms: Poison, Toxic, Venomous, Infectious

Example: The loan was a palliative for the increasing financial troubles.

11 Scrappy (adjective)

बेतरतीब

Scrappy meaning

Consisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts.

Synonyms: Disorganized, Untidy, Disjointed, Unsystematic

Antonyms: Tidy, Cordial, Organized, Calm

Example: Scrappy lecture notes piled up unread.

12 Crusade (noun)

संघर्ष

Crusade meaning

A long and determined effort to achieve something that you believe to be right or to stop something that you believe to be wrong.

Synonyms: Campaign, Fight, Agitate, Effort

Antonyms: Halt, Inaction, Stoppage

Example: Her moral crusade began in 1963.

13 Purport (verb)

दावा करना

Purport meaning

To claim to be something or to have done something, when this may not be true.

Synonyms: Claim, Profess, Significance, Spirit

Antonyms: Deny, Disclaim, Exterior, Conceal

Example: This book purports to tell the truth.

14 Pander to (Phrasal Verb)

दलाली करना

Pander to meaning

To Do what somebody wants, or try to please them, especially when this is not acceptable or reasonable.

Synonyms: Indulge, Please, Gratify, Pamper

Antonyms: Refuse, Ignore, Neglect, Deny

Example: The speech was pandering to prejudice.

15 Claptrap (noun)

बकवाद

Claptrap meaning

Stupid talk that has no value.

Synonyms: Nonsense, Rubbish, Twaddle, Drivel

Antonyms: Common sense, Reasonable, Sensible

Example: Such sentiments are just pious claptrap.

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