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1). Intent (Noun) – आशय
Definition: intention or purpose
Synonyms: aim, purpose, intention, objective, object, goal, target, end
Antonyms: flexible, trivial, indefinite, soft, unconcerned
Usage: with alarm she realized his intent
2). Regime (Noun) – शासन
Definition: a government, especially an authoritarian one
Synonyms:government, rule, reign, dominion, sovereignty, jurisdiction, authority, control
Antonyms: chaos, disorder, anarchy
Usage: ideological opponents of the regime
3). Harmonise (Verb) – समन्वय करना , एक साथ जाना
Definition: produce a pleasing visual combination
Synonyms: coordinate, go together, match, fit together, blend, mix, balance
Antonyms: struggle, chief, conflict, disagree
Usage: steeply pitched roofs which harmonize with the form of the main roof
4). Reluctance (Noun) – अनिच्छा
Definition: unwillingness or disinclination to do something
Synonyms: unwillingness, disinclination, lack of enthusiasm
Antonyms: willingness, eagerness
Usage: she sensed his reluctance to continue
5). Flak (Noun) – मजबूत आलोचना
Definition: strong criticism
Synonyms: criticism, censure, disapproval, disapprobation, hostility
Antonyms: approval, compliment, commendation, endorsement
Usage: you must be strong enough to take the flak if things go wrong
6). Revive (Verb) – पुनर्जीवित करना
Definition: give new strength or energy to
Synonyms:reinvigorate, revitalize, refresh, energize, reanimate, resuscitate, brace, fortify
Antonyms: bore, break, damage, depress, destroy
Usage: the cool, refreshing water revived us all
7). Impasse (Noun) – गतिरोध
Definition: a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock
Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate, checkmate, stand-off;
Antonyms: solution, boon, agreement, breakthrough
Usage: the current political impasse
8). Outrage (Noun) – क्रोध
Definition: an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
Synonyms:indignation, fury, anger, rage, disapproval, wrath, shock, resentment, horror, disgust, amazement
Antonyms: advantage, aid, benefit, blessing, compliment
Usage: her voice trembled with outrage
9). Mitigate (Verb) – न्यूनीकरण करना
Definition: make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
Synonyms: alleviate, reduce, diminish, lessen, weaken, lighten, attenuate
Antonyms: aggravate, increase, intensify
Usage: drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem
10). Garner (Verb) – संचित करना
Definition: gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)
Synonyms: gather, collect, accumulate, amass, assemble
Antonyms: speed, divide, disperse, distribute, scatter
Usage: the police struggled to garner sufficient evidence
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