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4 Recklessly (adverb)

लापरवाही

Recklessly meaning

In a way that shows a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions.

Synonyms: rashly, impetuously, carelessly, thoughtlessly

Antonyms: carefully, cautiously, discreetly, abjectly

Example: He can't be permitted to act recklessly any longer.

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6 Appellant (noun)

अपीलार्थी

Appellant meaning

A person who appeals against a decision made in court.

Synonyms: complainant, appellate, petitioner, applicant

Antonyms: respondent, Defendant, challenge, dear friend

Example: The appellant appealed the decision on competence.

7 Ought (modal verb)

चाहिए

Ought meaning

Used to say what is the right thing to do.

Synonyms: Must, Should, need, naught

Antonyms: lacked, wealth, broken promise, have

Example: We ought never to do wrong when people are looking.

8 Erroneous (adjective)

अशुद्ध

Erroneous meaning

Not correct.

Synonyms: mistaken, Incorrect, Inaccurate, wrong

Antonyms: Correct, Right, Accurate, true

Example: The browser has issued an erroneous request.

9 Languish (verb)

दुर्बल होना

Languish meaning

To be forced to stay somewhere or suffer something unpleasant for a long time.

Synonyms: fade, pine, weaken, deteriorate

Antonyms: recover, flourish, improve, strengthen

Example: Don't leave me to languish anymore.

10 Punitive (adjective)

दण्डात्मक

Punitive meaning

Very severe and that people find very difficult to pay.

Synonyms: harsh, penal, disciplinary, corrective

Antonyms: rewarding, rehabilitative, acquitting, beneficial

Example: It is a punitive tax system that hurts innovation.

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