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Identify the new words and phrases which seem to be important, in the review. Try to guess their meaning from the context. You can use a dictionary to confirm it. Fill up the table. - English (Second/Third Language)

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Identify the new words and phrases which seem to be important, in the review. Try to guess their meaning from the context. You can use a dictionary to confirm it. Fill up the table.

Word Meaning conveyed One Synonym/ Antonym Word Class Other forms Translation in Mother tongue
1. mischievous naughty but innocent Synonym naughty, troublesome Antonym good and well- behaved Adjective mischief mischievously

शरारती (Hindi)

खोडकर (Marathi)

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Word Meaning conveyed One Synonym/ Antonym Word Class Other forms Translation in Mother tongue
1. mischievous naughty but innocent Synonymnaughty, troublesome Antonymgood and well- behaved Adjective mischief mischievously शरारती (Hindi) खोडकर (Marathi)
2. exquisitely in a delicate and pleasing manner Synonym -delicately Antonym -crudely Adverb exquisite नजाकत (Hindi) उत्कटतेने (Marathi)
3. jargon word relating to a specific field, used by particular professionals, that others fail to understand Synonym - lingo Antonym -standard Noun jargonistic, jargonised

शब्दजाल (Hindi)

कलंक (Marathi)

4. encompass circle around Synonym - include Antonym - exclude Verb encompassment

धरना (Hindi)

घेरणे (Marathi)

5. conclusion the summary of a text or an argument Synonym -summation Antonym -introduction Noun conclude conclusively

निष्कर्ष (Hindi)

निष्कर्ष (Marathi)

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