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1. MAWKISH (ADJECTIVE): (कुत्सित): sentimental

Synonyms: over-sentimental, over-emotional

Antonyms: cool

Example Sentence:

He paid a mawkish ode to parenthood.

2. REINSTATE (VERB): (बहाल करना): restore

Synonyms: put back, replace

Antonyms: abolish

Example Sentence:

The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated.

3. IMPUDENCE (NOUN): (बदतमीजी): impertinence

Synonyms: insolence, effrontery

Antonyms: pertinence

Example Sentence:

His arrogance and impudence had offended many.

4. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साहित): optimistic

Synonyms: cheerful, cheery

Antonyms: pessimistic

Example Sentence:

He was upbeat about the company’s future.

5. VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जीवंत): spirited

Synonyms: lively, high-spirited

Antonyms: spiritless

Example Sentence:

I reside in a vibrant cosmopolitan city.

6. SCINTILLATING (ADJECTIVE): (चकाचौंध में डालनेवाला): brilliant

Synonyms: dazzling, exciting

Antonyms: boring

Example Sentence:

The audience loved his scintillating wit.

7. INNATE (ADJECTIVE): (जन्मजात): inborn

Synonyms: natural, inbred

Antonyms:
 acquired

Example Sentence:

She has innate skills for the organization.

8. EXAGGERATE (VERB): (अतिरंजना करना): overstate

Synonyms: overemphasize, overstress

Antonyms: play down

Example Sentence:

He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains.

9. WIT (NOUN): (वाक्-पटुता): intelligence

Synonyms: shrewdness, cleverness

Antonyms: stupidity

Example Sentence:

She does not lack perception or native wit.

10. ENIGMATIC (ADJECTIVE): (रहस्यपूर्ण): enigmatic

Synonyms: mysterious, confusing

Antonyms: straightforward

Example Sentence:

He found his boss’s utterances too cryptic. 

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