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Shanty (noun) |
(A small, crudely built shack.) (छोटा सा झोंपड़ा) |
Synonyms: Shack, Hut, Lean-to, Hovel, Bothy, Shieling.Example: Although the one room shanty wasn’t much to look at, it provided ice fisherman much needed shelter from the bitter wind. |
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August (adjective) |
(Much-admired and respected) (महत्वपूर्ण/उत्कृष्ट/प्रतिष्ठित) |
Synonyms: Distinguished, Respected, Eminent, Venerable, Illustrious, Prestigious, Honored, Acclaimed.Antonyms: Undignified, Dishonorable, Criticized.Example: When Maggie learned the party was at the august nightclub, she was excited by the thought of meeting some of her favorite celebrities. |
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Eternize (verb) |
(Make eternal; cause to live or last forever.) (अविरत बनाना) |
Synonyms: Immortalize, Keep alive, Cause to continue, Prolong indefinitely. Antonyms: Discontinue, Halt, Cease, Stop.Example: If no one does anything to fight crime in the country, then the problem only seems to eternize itself. |
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Flail (verb) |
(Flounder; struggle uselessly.) (अटकना/लड़खड़ाना) |
Synonyms: Falter, Lurch, Struggle, Waver, Wobble.Antonyms: Prosper, Get On.Example: The new swimmer had to flail in the deep end until the lifeguard dragged him to safety. |
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Encumbrance (noun) |
(An impediment or burden.) (ऋणभार/रुकावट/बाधा) |
Synonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Obstacle, Impediment, Restraint, Imposition, Burden.Antonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance.Example: If she had known how much of an encumbrance her student debt would be, she would have found a different way to finance her education. |
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Frangible (adjective) |
Able to be broken into fragments/not strong or sturdy. (अस्थायी/भंगुर) |
Synonyms: Breakable, Brittle, Crumbly, Delicate, Feeble, Flimsy, Frail.Antonyms: Strong, Firm, Sturdy, Robust.Example: Frangible toys are not suited for young children since their small, separable pieces are choking hazards. |
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Bedrock (noun) |
(The fundamental principles on which something is based.) (आधार-शिला/मूल) |
Synonyms: Core, Basis, Base, Foundation, Roots, Backbone, Essence, Nitty-Gritty.Antonyms: Weak Point.Example: Honesty is the bedrock of a good relationship. |
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Out of-the-box (phrase) |
(Outside of or beyond what is considered usual, traditional, or conventional.) (सबसे अलग) |
Synonyms: Unusually Good, Exceptionally Well, Remarkably Good, Extra Special.Antonyms: Clichéd, Conventional, Hackneyed.Example: To make the newly launched product successful, the CEO announced an out of the box strategy. |
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Red-tapism (idiom) |
(The practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered orcompleted.) (दफ्तरशाही) |
Synonyms: Official delay, Obstructive policy, Bureaucratic stall.Antonyms: Advantageous, Aiding (of policies or administration)Example: In India generally public welfare projects are delayed due to red-tapism. |
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Contagion (noun) |
Literal - spread by close contact (a disease)/figurative- The spreading of a harmful idea or theory. (संक्रमण/स्पर्श संचार) |
Synonyms: Contamination, Infection, Blight, Transmission (of disease or A theory)Antonyms: cleanliness.Example: Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the fatal contagion. |
