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6 Patronage (noun)

संरक्षण

Patronage meaning

The support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron

Synonyms: Backing, Support, Aegis, Sponsorship

Antonyms: Opposition, Competition, Humility, Discouragement

Example: The college relied on the patronage of its wealthy graduates to expand its funds.

7 Emphasis (noun)

बल

Emphasis meaning

Special importance that is given to something.

Synonyms: Focus, Stress, Attention, Significance

Antonyms: Unimportance, Weakness, Pettiness, Insignificance

Example: The soul's emphasis is always right.

8 Inculcate (verb)

मन में बैठाना

Inculcate meaning

To cause somebody to learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc., especially by repeating them often

Synonyms: Instill, Teach, Indoctrinate, Implant

Antonyms: Neglect, Learn, Assail, Be against

Example: We can try to inculcate better ethical standards.

9 Mindset (noun)

मानसिकता

Mindset meaning

A set of attitudes or fixed ideas that somebody has and that are often difficult to change.

Synonyms: Mentality, Outlook, Way of thinking, Psychology

Antonyms: Certainty, Fact, Physicality, Proof

Example: If you can amend or alter people's mindset.

10 Reservoir (noun)

जलाशय

Reservoir meaning

A natural or artificial lake where water is stored before it is taken by pipes to houses, etc.

Synonyms: Store, Pool, Supply, Reserve

Antonyms: Consume, Dissipate, Nothingness, Zilch

Example: Humans are the only reservoir of infection.

11 Rare (adjective)

दुर्लभ

Rare meaning

Not done, seen, happening, etc. very often.

Synonyms: Unusual, Uncommon, Exceptional, Unique

Antonyms: Common, Regular, Ordinary, Cookie-cutter

Example: Common sense is as rare as genius.

12 Strike (verb)

प्रहार

Strike meaning

To hit somebody/something hard or with force.

Synonyms: Beat, Punch, Attack, Whack

Antonyms: Defense, Guard, Lose, Miss

Example: Strike while the iron is hot.

13 Dispel (verb)

खो

Dispel meaning

To make something, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear.

Synonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Dissipate, Banish

Antonyms: Collect, Gather, Assemble, Cluster

Example: We did our best to dispel doubts.

14 Neutral (adjective)

तटस्थ

Neutral meaning

Not supporting or helping either side in a disagreement, competition, etc.

Synonyms: Unbiased, Impartial, Disinterested, Unprejudiced

Antonyms: Biased, Partial, Negative, Positive

Example: Even hospitals were no longer neutral ground.

15 Tussle (noun)

हाथापाई

Tussle meaning

A short struggle, fight or argument especially in order to get something.

Synonyms: Struggle, Fight, Scuffle, Brawl

Antonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Agree, Calm

Example: A little tussle with old Tom last night.

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