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3 Remit (noun)

कम करना

Remit meaning

The area of activity over which a particular person or group has authority, control or influence.

Synonyms: Defer, Forgive, Abate

Antonyms: Increase, Rise, Hold

Example: His prison sentence was remitted to two years.

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6 Revolt (noun)

विद्रोह

Revolt meaning

A protest against authority, especially that of a government, often involving violence.

Synonyms: Rebellion, Repel, Uprise

Antonyms: Obey, Comply, Calm

Example: The peasants' revolt was crushed by the king.

7 Aide (noun)

सहायक

Aide meaning

A person who helps another person, especially a politician, in their job.

Synonyms: Assistant, Helper, Deputy

Antonyms: Boss, Leader, Superior

Example: The secretary acts as an aide to the principal.

8 Faction (noun)

गुट

Faction meaning

Opposition, disagreement, etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organization or political party.

Synonyms: Sect, Bloc, Dissension

Antonyms: Unity, Agreement, Peace

Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.

9 Sleaze (noun)

मैल

Sleaze meaning

Dishonest or immoral behaviour, especially by politicians or business people.

Synonyms: Cheapness, Dirt, Scum

Antonyms: Decency, Pureness, Cleanliness

Example: Shipton may be sleaze of the year, but until he does something illegal, there isn't anything the law can do.

10 Invoke (verb)

प्रार्थना करना

Invoke meaning

To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something

Synonyms: Conjure, Summon, Entreat

Antonyms: Reply, Give, Answer

Example: She invokes again her basic explanandum of political power and centre-periphery struggles over resources.

11 Meagre (adjective)

अत्यल्प

Meagre meaning

Small in quantity and poor in quality.

Synonyms: Paltry, Scanty, Spare

Antonyms: Ample, Bountiful, Abundant

Example: Every morning he eats a meager breakfast of toast and coffee.

12 Furious (adjective)

उग्र

Furious meaning

Very angry.

Synonyms: Violent, Wild, Rage

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Mild

Example: I was late and he was furious with me.

13 Incumbency (noun)

पदग्रहण

Incumbency meaning

An official position or the time during which somebody holds it

Synonyms: Release, Grace, Discharge

Antonyms: Tenure, Office, Reign

Example: Hundreds of new jobs were created during her incumbency.

14 Sedate (adjective)

धीर

Sedate meaning

Slow, calm and relaxed.

Synonyms: Unhurried, Staid, Sober

Antonyms: Agitate, Excite, Frivolous

Example: We walked the beach at a sedate pace.

15 Hegemon (noun)

आधिपत्य

Hegemon meaning

Control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group.

Synonyms: Domination, Supremacy, Leadership

Antonyms: Helpless, Weakness, Powerless

Example: The three nations competed for regional hegemony.

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