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ADVANCED CLOTHING VOCABULARY

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Plea (noun)

The action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone प्रार्थना का

Synonyms: Beg, Entreat, Beseech, Implore

Antonyms: Refuse, Answer, Decide, Punish

Example: A kind of pleading came into her voice.

Sought (verb)

To try to find or get something. तलाश करना

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

Defers (verb)

Postpone टालना

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court defers to precedent in cases like these.

Petition (noun)

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause. याचिका

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: RT6JFcbxM6q8fPWFTBU78vJdm2ugTp42N7

Example: She filed a petition for divorce.

Contentious (adjective)

Likely to cause argument विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative

Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable

Example: She has some very contentious views on education.

Violence (noun)

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. हिंसा

Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion

Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method

Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.

Recommend (verb)

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा

Synonyms: charge, endorsement, guidance, instruction

Antonyms: disapproval, opposition, refusal, rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.

Appeal (verb)

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. याचना करना

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.

Admitting (verb)

Confess to be true or to be the case. स्वीकृत

Synonyms: Professed, Accepted, Acknowledged, Affirmed

Antonyms: Denied, Disclaimed, Disallowed, Disavowed

Example: He admitted them into his office.

Inclusion (noun)

The act of including समावेश

Synonyms: Incorporation, Addition, Insertion, Introduction, Involvement

Antonyms: Exclusion, Omission, Absence, Exception.

Example: She is being considered for inclusion in the Olympic team.

Encroachments (noun)

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.

Demolished (verb)

The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures तोड़फोड़

Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production

Example: The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.

Ensure (verb)

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

Personnel (noun)

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. कार्मिक

Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization

Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction

Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.

Deployed (verb)

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight. तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

Detained (verb)

To force someone officially to stay in a place नजरबंद

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.

Pertaining (verb)

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.

Disrupting (verb)

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

Allegation (noun)

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.

Seem (verb)

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

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Source: ADVANCED CLOTHING VOCABULARY · 27 Jun 2023

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Encroachments

2. Antonym of Defers

3. Synonym of Plea

4. Antonym of Petition

5. Synonym of Violence

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