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1 Coherent (adjective)

स्पष्ट, समझने में सरल

Coherent meaning

(of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear.

Synonyms: Logical, Reasoned, Rational, Cogent, Sound

Antonyms: Unreasonable, Incomprehensible, Unintelligible, Irrational

Example: They failed to develop a coherent economic strategy.

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3 Shortfall (noun)

कमी

Shortfall meaning

A Deficit of Something Required Or Expected.

Synonyms: Deficit, Deficiency, Inadequacy, Paucity, Scantiness

Antonyms: Excess, Surplus, Superfluous, Leftover, Overabundance

Example: There will soon be a shortfall in supply of qualified young people.

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4 Stellar (adjective)

अति उत्कृष्ट

Stellar meaning

Exceptionally good; outstanding. Having the quality of a star performer or performers.

Synonyms: Sublime, Nailing, Splendid, Masterly

Antonyms: Mediocre, Unexceptional, Substandard, Commonplace

Example: Roberto Carlos is remembered for his stellar free kick goal.

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6 Alarming (adjective)

ख़तरनाक ढंग से

Alarming meaning

In a way that causes worry and fear.

Synonyms: Startling, Dreadful, Chilling, Appealing, Distressing

Antonyms: Soothing, Calming, Pacifying, Comforting

Example: Prices are rising at an alarming rate.

7 Spiralling (adjective)

बढ़ता हुआ

Spiralling meaning

To increase rapidly.

Synonyms: Uprising, Escalating, Swelling, Mushrooming, Skyrocketing

Antonyms: Declining, Dwindling, Depreciating

Example: Prices are spiralling out of control.

8 Disruption (noun)

हंगामा, खलल

Disruption meaning

A big change that causes a lot of worry and problems.

Synonyms: Upheaval, Turbulence, Disordering

Antonyms: Stability, Tranquillity, Stagnation

Example: Teachers are still getting used to the latest upheavals in the education system.

9 Run down (verb)

कम करना

Run down meaning

Reduce in size, numbers, or resources.

Synonyms: Reduce, Cut Back On, Cut, Downsize, Decrease, Pare Down

Antonyms: Expand, Increase, Amplify

Example: Students have criticized the Modi government for running down the govt. vacancies.

10 Turnaround (noun)

Turnaround meaning

An abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation.

Synonyms: Transposition, Inversion, Turnabout

Example: Hopefully, the declining restaurant will make a turnaround and won’t have to close its doors for good.

11 Offset (verb)

प्रभावहीन करना

Offset meaning

To balance one effect against an opposing effect, so that there is no great difference as a result.

Synonyms: Balance, Counterpoise, Compensate, Equipoise

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Support, Uphold

Example: Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.

12 Entrenched (adjective)

अच्छी तरह से स्थापित

Entrenched meaning

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

Synonyms: Rooted, Ingrained, Deep-Seated, Unshakable, Inveterate

Antonyms: Changeable, Provisional, Interim, Indefinite

Example: This idea of becoming a doctor had firmly entrenched itself in her consciousness.

13 Envisage (verb)

कल्पना करना

Envisage meaning

Contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.

Synonyms: Foresee, Predict, Forecast, Envision, Contemplate, Visualize

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Overlook

Example: Nobody can envisage the consequences of total nuclear war.

14 Curb (noun)

बाध्यता

Curb meaning

A limitation or restriction.

Synonyms: Constraint, Check, Curtailment, Damper, Handicap, Restraint

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Autonomy, Independence

Example: Many companies have imposed curbs on smoking in the workplace.

15 Surge (noun)

वृद्धि

Surge meaning

A sudden increase in the amount or number of something.

Synonyms: Rise, Upswing, Upsurge, Escalation

Antonyms: Decline, Downturn, Reduction, Decrease

Example: We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand.

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