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1. Indigenous(adjective)स्वदेशी
Meaning: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
अर्थ:किसी विशेष स्थान पर स्वाभाविक रूप से उत्पन्न या उत्पन्न होना; देशी।
Synonyms: native, innate, inborn, primitive, congenital
Antonyms: alien, foreign
Usage: They were our indigenous peoples, our first peoples, our first speakers and our first hearers.
2. Futuristic(adjective)भविष्य
Meaning: having or involving very modern technology or design.
अर्थ:बहुत आधुनिक तकनीक या डिजाइन होना या होना।
Synonyms: innovative, modern, cutting edge, visionary
Antonyms: old, retro.
Usage: It almost seems futuristic in design, but you can have it right now.
3. Intimidate(verb)धमकाना
Meaning: frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
अर्थ:डरना या ओवरवेट (कोई), विशेष रूप से उन्हें ऐसा करने के लिए जो कोई चाहता है।
Synonyms: dishearten, dismay, terrify
Antonyms: please, praise
Usage: Her boss intimidates her
4. COUP (noun)तख्तापलट
Meaning: an instance of successfully achieving something difficult.
अर्थ:एक सरकार से अचानक, हिंसक, और अवैध रूप से बिजली जब्त करना।
Synonyms: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, triumph.
Antonyms: debacle, failure, downfall, fiasco.
Usage: Since our team is usually eliminated early in the competition, we considered it a major coup when we won the championship.:
5. MELLOW (adjective)मधुर
Meaning: (especially of a sound, flavour, or color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.
अर्थ:विशेष रूप से ध्वनि, स्वाद और रंग) सुखद चिकनी या नरम; कठोरता से मुक्त।
Synonyms: dulcet, euphonious, melodious, mellifluous, mellifluent.
Antonyms: rugged, abrading, gruff, abrasive, harsh.
Usage: His mellow voice and his qualitative speech made everyone applaud him.
6. REPINE (verb)विलाप करना
Meaning: feel or express discontent; fret.
अर्थ:महसूस या असंतोष व्यक्त; चिंता।
Synonyms: mope, languish, despondent, lament.
Antonyms: complacent, fulfilled, rejoice, contented.
Usage: The soldiers repine for their families when they are stationed overseas.
7. PRECARIOUS (adjective)अनिश्चित
Meaning: dependent on chance; uncertain.
अर्थ:संयोग पर निर्भर; अनिश्चित।
Synonyms: unsure, unpredictable, doubtful, dubious.
Antonyms: certain, stable, confirmed, definite.
Usage: As Finance Secretary I found that the finances of the state were in a precarious condition.
8. SMUG (adjective): आत्मसंतुष्ट
Meaning: having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
अर्थ:अपने आप में या किसी की उपलब्धियों में अत्यधिक अभिमान होना या होना।
Synonyms: bighead, complacency, egotism, vainglory.
Antonyms: diffidence, bashfulness, demureness, shyness.
Usage: Because Rocky had a smug attitude during his meeting with the principal, he projected the image he was proud of his misdeeds.
9. Jeer (noun): मज़ाक उड़ाना
Meaning: a rude and mocking remark.
अर्थ:एक असभ्य और मजाकिया टिप्पणी।
Synonyms: hoot, ridicule, scuff, taunt
Antonyms: compliment, praise, flatter
Usage: Virat Kohli asked the crowd not to jeer Steve Smith
10. Quandary (noun):व्याकुलता
Meaning: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
अर्थ: कठिन परिस्थिति में क्या करना है, इस पर अनिश्चितता या अनिश्चितता की स्थिति।
Synonyms: dilemma, plight, bewilderment, uncertainty
Antonyms: enhance, certainty
Usage: Finds himself in the most awkward quandary situation.
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