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1). Mimic (Noun) – नक़ल करनेवाला
Definition: a person skilled in imitating the voice or actions of others in an entertaining way
Synonyms: impersonator, impressionist, imitator, mimicker
Antonyms: classic, real, true, original
Usage: he has great ability as a mimic
2). Cognitive (Adjective) – संज्ञानात्मक
Definition: relating to cognition
Synonyms: emotional, subjective, intellectual
Antonyms: physical, body
Usage: the cognitive processes involved in reading
3). Pathology (Noun) – विकृति विज्ञान
Definition: the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes
Synonyms: anatomy, horticulture, physiology, genetics
Antonyms: action, activeness, activity
Usage: research people skilled in experimental pathology
4). Lofty (Adjective) – बुलंद या ऊँचा
Definition: of imposing height
Synonyms: tall, high, giant, towering, soaring, sky-high
Antonyms: low, short
Usage: the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms
5). Elite (Noun) – अभिजात वर्ग
Definition: a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
Synonyms: best, pick, cream, flower, nonpareil, elect
Antonyms: dregs
Usage: the elite of Britain’s armed forces
6). Formidable (Adjective) – दुर्जेय
Definition: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Synonyms: intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying
Antonyms: pleasant-looking, comforting, easy, weak
Usage: a formidable opponent
7). Overwhelming (Adjective) – अधिक मात्र में
Definition: very great in amount
Synonyms: very large, profuse, enormous, immense, inordinate, massive, huge
Antonyms: small
Usage: his party won overwhelming support
8). Tactical (Adjective) – सामरिक
Definition: showing adroit planning; aiming at an end beyond the immediate action
Synonyms: calculated, planned, plotted, prudent, strategic, politic, diplomatic, judicious
Antonyms: unwise, spontaneous
Usage: in a tactical retreat, she moved into a hotel with her daughters
9). Aggression (Noun) – आक्रामकता
Definition: feelings of anger or antipathy resulting in hostile or violent behaviour; readiness to attack or confront
Synonyms: hostility, aggressiveness, belligerence, bellicosity, antagonism, truculence
Antonyms: meekness
Usage: his chin was jutting with aggression
10). Dominance (Noun) – प्रभुत्व
Definition: power and influence over others
Synonyms: supremacy, superiority, ascendancy, pre-eminence, predominance, domination
Antonyms: subservience, subjugation
Usage: the worldwide dominance of Hollywood
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