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1. AUDACITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): insolence
Synonyms: impudence, impertinence
Antonyms: politeness
Example Sentence:
She had the audacity to suggest I'd been carrying on with him.
2. SLUMP (NOUN): (मंदी): recession
Synonyms: depression, slowdown
Antonyms: boom, upturn
Example Sentence:
He had survived two world wars and a slump.
3. CURB (VERB): (नियंत्रित करना): restrain
Synonyms: repress, hold back
Antonyms: release
Example Sentence:
She promised she would curb her temper.
4. UBIQUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सर्वव्यापक): omnipresent
Synonyms: ever-present, everywhere
Antonyms: rare, scarce
Example Sentence:
His ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family.
5. ABYSMAL (ADJECTIVE): (भयानक): awful
Synonyms: terrible, dreadful
Antonyms: superb
Example Sentence:
The quality of her work is abysmal.
6. ELITE (NOUN): (अभिजात वर्ग): high-society
Synonyms: nonpareil, elect
Antonyms: dregs
Example Sentence:
Among others, the elite of Britain's armed forces were also there.
7. LOOM (VERB): (उभरना): emerge
Synonyms: appear, materialize
Antonyms: shrink, dwindle
Example Sentence:
Vehicles loomed out of the darkness.
8. PROACTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (सक्रिय): energetic
Synonyms: renterprising, take-charge
Antonyms: inactive
Example Sentence:
Employers must take a proactive approach to equal pay.
9. VIGILANT (NOUN): (जागरूक): watchful
Synonyms: observant, sharp-eyed
Antonyms: negligent, inattentive
Example Sentence:
The burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours.
10. JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायसंगत): wise
Synonyms: sensible, prudent
Antonyms: foolish, ill-advised
Example Sentence:
The judicious use of public investment.