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1). Disruptive (Adjective) – विघटनकारी
Definition: causing or tending to cause disruption
Synonyms: troublesome, unruly, rowdy, disorderly, undisciplined, attention-seeking, riotous, wild, turbulent
Antonyms: well behaved, manageable
Usage: disruptive pupils
2). Resilience (Noun) – लचीलाता
Definition: the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
Synonyms: flexibility, pliability, suppleness, plasticity, elasticity
Antonyms: rigidity, fragility, vulnerability, weakness
Usage: nylon is excellent in wearability, abrasion resistance and resilience
3). Acclaim (Verb) – स्तुति करना
Definition: praise enthusiastically and publicly.
Synonyms: praise, applaud, cheer, commend, express approval of, approve, express admiration for, welcome,
Antonyms: criticize, criticized, unsung, obscure
Usage: the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success
4). Lackadaisical (Adjective) – लापरवाह
Definition: lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Synonyms: careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic, half-hearted, uninterested, lukewarm, indifferent, uncaring, unconcerned, casual
Antonyms: enthusiastic, excited
Usage: a lackadaisical defence left Spurs adrift in the second half
5). Segregate (Verb) – अलग करना
Definition: set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide
Synonyms: separate, set apart, keep apart, sort out
Antonyms: attach, connect, join, link
Usage: disabled people should not be segregated from the rest of society
6). Abide (Verb) – पालन करना
Definition: accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).
Synonyms: comply with, obey, observe, follow, keep to, hold to, conform to, adhere to, stick to, stand by, act in accordance with, uphold
Antonyms: flout, reject
Usage: I said I would abide by their decision
7). Falter (Verb) – लड़खड़ाना
Definition: lose strength or momentum
Synonyms: hesitate, delay, drag one’s feet, stall, think twice, get cold feet, change one’s mind, waver, oscillate
Antonyms: calm, hold, remain, stabilize, stay
Usage: the music faltered, stopped, and started up again
8). Perception (Noun) – धारणा
Definition: the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
Synonyms:insight, perceptiveness, percipience, perspicacity, perspicuity, understanding, keenness, sharpness,
Antonyms: density, dullness
Usage: Hollywood’s perception of the tastes of the American public
9). Revive (Verb) – पुनर्जीवित होना
Definition: give new strength or energy to
Synonyms:reinvigorate, revitalize, refresh, energize, reanimate, resuscitate, brace, fortify, strengthen, revivify
Antonyms: torpefy, abolish
Usage: the cool, refreshing water revived us all
10). Belligerent (Noun) – शत्रुतापूर्ण और आक्रामक
Definition: hostile and aggressive
Synonyms: hostile, aggressive, threatening, antagonistic, pugnacious, bellicose, truculent, confrontational
Antonyms: friendly, peaceable
Usage: the mood at the meeting was belligerent
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