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1). Erstwhile (Adjective) – भूतपूर्व
Definition: former
Synonyms: former, old, past, one-time, sometime
Antonyms: present, future
Usage: the erstwhile president of the company
2). Inclusion (Noun) – अंतर्वेशन
Definition: the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.
Synonyms: incorporation, addition, insertion, introduction
Antonyms: exclusion, omission
Usage: they have been selected for inclusion in the scheme
3). Rigour (Noun) – कठोरता
Definition: the quality of being extremely thorough and careful
Synonyms: meticulousness, thoroughness, carefulness, attention to detail, diligence,
Antonyms: calm, pleasure, carelessness, peace
Usage: his analysis is lacking in rigour
4). Abysmal (Adjective) – भयानक
Definition: extremely bad; appalling
Synonyms: dreadful, awful, terrible, frightful, atrocious, disgraceful, deplorable
Antonyms: low, superb
Usage: the quality of her work is abysmal
5). Fatigue (Noun) – थकान
Definition: extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
Synonyms: tiredness, weariness, exhaustion, overtiredness
Antonyms: energy, vigour
Usage: he was nearly dead with fatigue
6). Beacon (Noun) – प्रकाश मार्गदर्शन
Definition: a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.
Synonyms: bonfire, smoke signal, beam, signal, danger signal, guiding light; rocket, flare, Very light; lighthouse, light tower
Antonyms: blacken, darken, obfuscate
Usage: a chain of beacons carried the news
7). Reap (Verb) – काटना
Definition: cut or gather (a crop or harvest)
Synonyms: harvest, garner, gather in, bring in, take in
Antonyms: forfeit, lose, miss, fail
Usage: many men were employed to reap the harvest
8). Insulate (Verb) – रक्षा करना
Definition: protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Synonyms: wrap, cover, encase, enclose, envelop, swathe, sheathe
Antonyms: join, mingle, uncover
Usage: insulate and draught-proof your home
9). Ideological (Adjective) – विचारधारा का
Definition: based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy.
Synonyms: intellectual, psychic, spiritual, subjective
Antonyms: physical, balance, sane
Usage: the ideological struggle that underpinned the cold war
10). Bias (Noun) – पूर्वाग्रह
Definition: inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair
Synonyms: prejudice, partiality, partisanship, favouritism, unfairness
Antonyms: objectivity, fairness, impartiality
Usage: there was evidence of bias against black applicants
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