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4 Beneficiaries (noun)

लाभार्थियों

Beneficiaries meaning

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient

Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor

Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole beneficiary of her death.

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5 Heaps (noun)

ढेर

Heaps meaning

An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

Synonyms: Stack, Mass, Mound, Quantity

Antonyms: Ditch, Individual, Lack, Little

Example: He dumped the grass clippings into the compost heap.

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6 Welfare (noun)

कल्याण

Welfare meaning

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.

Synonyms: Health, Happiness, Comfort, Security

Antonyms: Hardship, Something, Blockage

Example: He wants to do away with welfare.

7 Deteriorated (verb)

बिगड़ी

Deteriorated meaning

Become progressively worse.

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Decay

Antonyms: Improve, Approve, Elevate, Grow

Example: The weather gradually deteriorated as the day went on.

8 Allotment (noun)

आवंटन

Allotment meaning

A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The settlers were given large allotments.

9 Ineligible (adjective)

अनुचित

Ineligible meaning

Legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit.

Synonyms: Unqualified, Incompetent, Disentitled, Unavailable

Antonyms: Appropriate, Qualified, Ready, Suitable

Example: She was ineligible for the contest.

10 Vacate (verb)

खाली

Vacate meaning

Leave (a place that one previously occupied).

Synonyms: Evacuate, Quit, Abandon, Relinquish

Antonyms: Occupy, Inhabit, Allow, Approve

Example: The police told everyone to vacate the premises.

11 Vandalized (verb)

तोड़-फोड़

Vandalized meaning

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Aid, Advancement, Advice

Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.

12 Protested (verb)

विरोध करना

Protested meaning

Express an objection to what someone has said or done

Synonyms: Object, Dissent, Kick, Complain

Antonyms: Acquiesce, Agree, Forget, Support

Example: We protested about the changes for a long time, but in the end we had to submit.

13 Indigenous (adjective)

स्वदेशी

Indigenous meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to indigenous tribes.

14 Coalition (noun)

गठबंधन

Coalition meaning

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

15 Prestigious (adjective)

प्रतिष्ठित

Prestigious meaning

Inspiring respect and admiration

Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable

Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble

Example: It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

16 Vowed (verb)

शपथ

Vowed meaning

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.

17 Alliance (noun)

संधि

Alliance meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

18 Contested (verb)

चुनाव लड़ा

Contested meaning

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.

19 Betraying (verb)

धोखा

Betraying meaning

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

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

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

20 Carving (noun)

नक्काशी

Carving meaning

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.

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