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Source: The Economics Times (National) · 13 Mar 2025Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Mauritius for a two-day State Visit, underscoring the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. His visit coincides with the 57th National Day of Mauritius, where he will serve as the Chief Guest at the celebrations. This marks his second visit to the island nation as Prime Minister, his last being in 2015.
Ahead of his departure on Monday night, Modi highlighted the importance of the trip. “At the invitation of my friend, Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, I am embarking on a two-day State Visit to Mauritius to participate in the celebrations of the 57th National Day of Mauritius,” he said. He also described Mauritius as “a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African Continent.”
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Exhausted (adjective)
Extremely tired. कमज़ोर
Synonyms: Dead, Drained, Weak, Bushed
Antonyms: Active, Energized, Firm, Strong
Example: Her day out had exhausted her.
Lucrative (adjective)
Allowing somebody to earn a lot of money. लाभप्रद
Synonyms: Profitable, Profit-Making, Gainful, Remunerative
Antonyms: Unprofitable, Poorly Paid.
Example: He gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to look after his kids.
Confiscated (adjective)
Take or seize (someone's property) with authority. जब्त
Synonyms: Seize, Attach, Expropriate, Sequester
Antonyms: Render, Yield, Deliver, Relinquish
Example: The guards confiscated his camera.
Flourished (verb)
Grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment. फलना-फूलना
Synonyms: Embellishment, Ornamentation, Quirk, Twist
Antonyms: Declining, Failing, Losing, Ceasing
Example: He waved his sword with a flourish.
Abrupt (adjective)
Suddenly and unexpectedly. अचानक
Synonyms: Blunt, Short, Gruff, Curt
Antonyms: Smooth, Circuitous, Diplomatic, Civil
Example: He stood up abruptly and went outside.
Devastating (adjective)
Highly destructive or damaging सदमा पहुँचाने वाला
Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Deadly
Antonyms: Protective, Constructive, Creative, Beneficial.
Example: The flood devastated the town.
Initially (adverb)
At the beginning. शुरू में
Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent
Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing
Example: He initially told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person.
Anonymity (noun)
The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी
Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere
Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity
Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
Potential (adjective)
Possible when the necessary conditions exist. संभावित
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.
Detained (verb)
To force someone officially to stay in a place. नजरबंद
Synonyms: Arrested, Apprehended, Seized, Confined
Antonyms: Released, Emancipated, Free, Liberated
Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.
Vandalized (verb)
Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property). तोड़-फोड़
Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash
Antonyms: Protect, Preserve, Save, Build
Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.
Stringent (adjective)
Very strict. कठोर
Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous, Binding
Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Amenable, Pliable
Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
Adequate (adjective)
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. पर्याप्त
Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent
Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent
Example: The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.
Prominent (adjective)
Important or famous. प्रमुख
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
Desecration (noun)
The act of damaging or showing disrespect to something sacred or highly revered. अपवित्रीकरण
Synonyms: Profanation, Defilement, Violation, Sacrilege
Antonyms: Consecration, Sanctification, Veneration, Reverence
Example: The graffiti on the church walls was an act of desecration.
Prompting (noun)
To move to action. प्रेरित किया
Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce
Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.
Prevail (verb)
Existing at a particular time. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual
Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
Enforcement (noun)
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन
Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.
Occurred (verb)
Having happened or taken place. घटित हुआ
Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue
Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop
Example: The accident occurred at dawn.
Incident (noun)
An instance of something happening. घटनाएं
Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact
Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage
Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.
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1. Synonym of Prompting
2. Antonym of Adequate
3. Synonym of Desecration
4. Antonym of Lucrative
5. Synonym of Occurred
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