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1 Censure (verb)

निंदा करना

Censure meaning

Express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

Synonyms: Condemn, Reprimand, Rebuke, Criticize

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend, Endorse

Example: The committee decided to censure the officer for his irresponsible behavior.

2 Oblique (adjective)

तिरछा

Oblique meaning

Not straight or direct; slanting in direction or position, or expressed in an indirect way.

Synonyms: Slanting, Sloping, Inclined, Indirect

Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Perpendicular, Explicit

Example: The politician gave an oblique answer instead of addressing the question directly.

3 Salvage (verb)

बचाना / सुरक्षित करना

Salvage meaning

To save something from being lost, damaged, or destroyed.

Synonyms: Rescue, Recover, Retrieve, Save

Antonyms: Lose, Abandon, Destroy, Damage

Example: Firefighters managed to salvage important documents from the burning building.

4 Dismantle (verb)

टुकड़े-टुकड़े करके हटाना / विघटित करना

Dismantle meaning

Take (a machine or structure) to pieces; to destroy the integrity or functioning of something.

Synonyms: Disassemble, Demolish, Break down, Take apart

Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build, Restore

Example: The workers had to dismantle the old bridge before starting the new construction.

5 Retort (verb)

तुरंत और तीखा उत्तर देना

Retort meaning

To reply sharply, angrily, or wittily to a remark; give a quick and clever response.

Synonyms: Reply, Respond, Counter, Rejoin

Antonyms: Ask, Question, Request, Agree

Example: When accused of lying, she quickly retorted that she had proof for everything she said.

6 Commence (verb)

प्रारंभ करना

Commence meaning

Begin; start an activity, process, or event.

Synonyms: Begin, Initiate, Start, Inaugurate

Antonyms: End, Conclude, Finish, Terminate

Example: The meeting will commence at 10 a.m. sharp.

7 Dejected (adjective)

उदास / निराश

Dejected meaning

Sad and depressed; feeling low in spirits.

Synonyms: Disheartened, Downcast, Depressed, Despondent

Antonyms: Cheerful, Elated, Encouraged, Optimistic

Example: After failing the exam, he sat alone in a dejected mood, avoiding everyone.

8 Alienate (verb)

पराया कर देना / दूर कर देना

Alienate meaning

Make someone feel isolated, unfriendly, or no longer connected; to turn away someone’s affection or support.

Synonyms: Estrange, Isolate, Distance, Sever

Antonyms: Reconcile, Unite, Befriend, Engage

Example: His constant criticism started to alienate his colleagues at the office.

9 Derelict (adjective)

उपेक्षित / परित्यक्त

Derelict meaning

In a very poor condition because of disuse or neglect; abandoned.

Synonyms: Neglected, Abandoned, Dilapidated, Ruined

Antonyms: Maintained, Cared-for, Preserved, Restored

Example: The derelict building at the end of the street has been empty for more than ten years.

10 Stupendous (adjective)

अद्भुत / आश्चर्यजनक / अत्यधिक विशाल

Stupendous meaning

Extremely impressive, large, or powerful; amazing in scale or degree.

Synonyms: Astonishing, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Amazing

Antonyms: Ordinary, Insignificant, Mediocre, Unimpressive

Example: The team’s stupendous performance in the final match left the audience speechless.

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