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6 Dispute (noun)

मतभेद

Dispute meaning

An argument between two people, groups or countries.

Synonyms: Quarrel, Challenge, Contest, Wrangle, Argue

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Peace, Concur

Example: The union is in dispute with management over working hours.

7 Abject (Adjective)

दयनीय

Abject meaning

Terrible and without hope.

Synonyms: Miserable, Degraded, Low, Wretched

Antonyms: Exalted, Worthy, Noble, Excellent

Example: The scheme was an abject failure.

8 Thrust (verb)

धक्का देना

Thrust meaning

To push something/somebody suddenly or violently in a particular direction; to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction.

Synonyms: Stab, Push, Poke, Force

Antonyms: Pull, Stop, Halt

Example: He thrust the baby into my arms and ran off.

9 Curb (verb)

नियंत्रण करना

Curb meaning

To control or limit something, especially something bad.

Synonyms: Control, Hold, Rein, Inhibit

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Facilitate

Example: He needs to learn to curb his temper.

10 Envision (verb)

कल्पना करना

Envision meaning

To imagine what a situation will be like in the future, especially a situation you intend to work towards.

Synonyms: Visualize, Imagine, Envisage, Anticipate

Antonyms: Disregard, Look away, Ignore, Neglect

Example: They envision an equal society, free of poverty and disease.

11 Sequestered (Adjective)

एकान्त

Sequestered meaning

Quiet and far away from people.

Synonyms: Secluded, Isolated, Remote, Solitary

Antonyms: Busy, Public, Central, Uncover

Example: It is a sequestered valley.

12 Hapless (Adjective)

अभागा

Hapless meaning

Unlucky.

Synonyms: Unhappy, Unlucky, Unfortunate, Ill fated

Antonyms: Lucky, Fortunate, Happy, Privileged

Example: This book is all about his hapless victim.

13 Squalor (noun)

गंदगी

Squalor meaning

Dirty and unpleasant conditions.

Synonyms: Dirty, Unpleasant, Grubbiness, Filthiness

Antonyms: Cleanliness, Neatness, Luxury, Charming

Example: He was out of work and living in squalor.

14 Unequivocal (Adjective)

असंदिग्ध

Unequivocal meaning

Expressing your opinion or intention very clearly and strongly.

Synonyms: Unambiguous, Unmistakable, Clear, Definite

Antonyms: Equivocal, Ambiguous, Unclear, Uncertain

Example: The answer was an unequivocal ‘no’.

15 Detention (noun)

कैद

Detention meaning

The state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving.

Synonyms: Custody, Incarceration, Arrest, Hold

Antonyms: Liberation, Release, Free, Discharge

Example: They were sentenced to 12 months' detention in a young offender institution.

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