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2 Context (noun)

प्रसंग

Context meaning

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors

Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness

Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.

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4 Recession (noun)

मंदी

Recession meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Synonyms: Downturn, Depression, Slump, Trough

Antonyms: Boom, Upturn, Increase, Rise

Example: The recession caused sales to drop off.

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6 Judiciously (adverb)

सविवेक

Judiciously meaning

With good judgement or sense.

Synonyms: Prudent, Sage, Sane, Sapient

Antonyms: Unsuitably, Badly, Improperly, Inappropriately

Example: Indeed, a judiciously chosen orchestra afforded a pleasure not to be found on just any day in the concert hall.

7 Complacency (noun)

शालीनता

Complacency meaning

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Synonyms: Gloating, Triumph, Pride, Satisfaction

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Humility, Modesty, Anxiety

Example: I do not recount these things with any sense of complacency.

8 Disproportionately (adverb)

अनुपातहीन

Disproportionately meaning

To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.

Synonyms: Extremely, Immensely, Improperly, Inordinately

Antonyms: Balanced, Counterbalanced, Equitable, Moderate

Example: This act was found to be objectionable by some residents who stated that the new seventh district was disproportionately large.

9 Demonetization (noun)

नोटबंदी

Demonetization meaning

The withdrawal of a coin, note, or precious metal from use as legal tender.

Synonyms: Devaluate, Devalue, Termination, Ending

Antonyms: Upgrade, Enhance, Appreciate, Blow Up

Example: During this demonetisation the notes that were taken out of circulation were the denominations of 500 and 1000.

10 Eroded (verb)

घिस

Eroded meaning

Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

Example: Crashing waves have eroded the cliffs along the beach.

11 Munitions (noun)

लड़ाई के सामान

Munitions meaning

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

Synonyms: Ammo, Armament, Arsenal, Bombs

Antonyms: Disarming, Demobilization, Arsenal, Armaments

Example: Munitions of war and implements of agriculture were provided in large quantities.

12 Fragmented (verb)

खंडित

Fragmented meaning

Break or cause to break into fragments.

Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crippled

Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected

Example: Their lyrics are perfectly enunciated, but fragmented and dream-like.

13 Implications (noun)

आशय

Implications meaning

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

Synonyms: Conclusion, Connotation, Indication, Meaning

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

14 Mitigation (noun)

शमन

Mitigation meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.

15 Execution (noun)

क्रियान्वयन

Execution meaning

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect

Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness

Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.

16 Interceptors (noun)

अवरोधक

Interceptors meaning

A person or thing that intercepts.

Synonyms: Relevance, Block, Grab

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Free, Give

Example: The interceptor missiles had to detect it, swing to intercept, to accelerate furiously.

17 Elaborating (verb)

विस्तार से करना

Elaborating meaning

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.

18 Crucial (adjective)

महत्वपूर्ण

Crucial meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

19 Prelude (noun)

प्रस्तावना

Prelude meaning

An action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.

Synonyms: Introduction, Prologue, Commencement, Exordium

Antonyms: Completion, Conclusion, Ending, Epilogue

Example: Usually the pianist plays a reflective prelude.

20 Procurement (noun)

वसूली

Procurement meaning

The action of obtaining or procuring something.

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.

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