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Incursion (noun)

An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one. चढ़ाई

Synonyms: Aggression, Attack, Foray, Infiltration

Antonyms: Retreat, Defend, Praise, Finish

Example: There were repeated marine incursions which brought the occasional marine animals into the fossil assemblages.

Mock (verb)

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner. उपहास करना

Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of

Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.

Example: He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.

Acknowledged (adjective)

The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone. स्वीकृति

Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation

Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal

Example: She gave a nod of acknowledgment to the speaker.

Intercepted (verb)

The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination. पाबंदी

Synonyms: Ambush, Arrest, Block, Catch

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Free, Give

Example: Detectives have been intercepting her mail.

Oriented (adjective)

Directed towards or interested in something. उन्मुख

Synonyms: Introduced, Educated, Initiated, Acquainted

Antonyms: Aghast, Stunned, Puzzled, Distracted

Example: They need to be oriented towards the first-time buyer.

Acquire (verb)

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. अधिग्रहण

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop

Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.

Portrays (verb)

Describe (someone or something) in a particular way. चित्रित

Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate

Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting

Example: She held a photograph portraying her as a child of six.

Betrayal (noun)

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. धोखा

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

Defected (verb)

To leave a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one. छोड़कर

Synonyms: Desertion, Divorce, Failure, Rejection

Antonyms: Enough, Harmony, Loyalty, Plenty

Example: When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players defected.

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.

Rapid (adjective)

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace. तेज़

Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish

Example: The rapid growth of technology has transformed the industry.

Hosting (verb)

The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence. मेजबानी करना

Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating

Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding

Example: She is hosting a dinner party for her friends this weekend.

Exhibition (noun)

Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair. प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest

Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing

Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.

Integrating (adjective)

Desegregated, especially racially. एकीकृत

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.

Interacted (verb)

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

Citing (verb)

To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened. उद्धरण देना

Synonyms: Mentioning, Specifying, Quoting, Noting

Antonyms: Ignoring, Disregarding, Forgetting, Neglecting

Example: She was cited for reckless driving.

Reiterated (verb)

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Consistent (adjective)

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way. अटल

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.

Achieving (verb)

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort. हासिल करना

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.

Significantly (adverb)

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 16 Jan 2025

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1. Synonym of Oriented

2. Antonym of Exhibition

3. Synonym of Citing

4. Antonym of Achieving

5. Synonym of Potential

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