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1 Scraps (noun)

रद्दी

Scraps meaning

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.

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3 Entity (noun)

अस्तित्व

Entity meaning

A thing with distinct and independent existence.

Synonyms: Organization, Institution, Establishment, Body

Antonyms: Abstract, Inanimate, Concept, Idea

Example: The museums work closely together, but are separate legal entities.

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6 Scathing (adjective)

सख़्त

Scathing meaning

Witheringly scornful

Synonyms: Devastating, Withering, Blistering, Coruscating

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Complimentary

Example: He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.

7 Conglomerate (noun)

संगुटिका

Conglomerate meaning

A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together.

Synonyms: Mixture, Combination, Mingling, Commingling

Antonyms: Like, Same, Similar, Unvaried

Example: People conglomerated in the downtown streets for an impromptu victory celebration over the years.

8 Unavoidable (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Unavoidable meaning

Not able to be avoided, prevented, or ignored

Synonyms: Inescapable, Inevitable, Unpreventable, Inexorable

Antonyms: Doubtful, Escapable, Optional, Uncertain

Example: Managers said the job losses were unavoidable.

9 Jurisdiction (noun)

क्षेत्राधिकार

Jurisdiction meaning

The official power to make legal decisions and judgements.

Synonyms: Authority, Control, Power, Dominion

Antonyms: Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission

Example: The court has jurisdiction over most criminal offenses.

10 Bureaucratic (noun)

नौकरशाही

Bureaucratic meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate.

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the bureaucracy works.

11 Adjournment (noun)

स्थगन

Adjournment meaning

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has adjourned the meeting.

12 Derailed (verb)

पटरी से उतरना

Derailed meaning

Cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.

Synonyms: Crash, Hinder, Thwart, Wreck

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Forward

Example: The train was derailed by heavy snow.

13 Presiding (verb)

अध्यक्षता

Presiding meaning

Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

Synonyms: Conduct, Run, Lead, Guide

Antonyms: Follow, Obey, Abandon, Give Up

Example: He presided at the trial of the Maguire Seven.

14 Intervention (noun)

हस्‍तक्षेप

Intervention meaning

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military intervention in the crisis.

15 Impartial (adjective)

निष्पक्ष

Impartial meaning

Treating all rivals or disputants equally.

Synonyms: Unbiased, Unprejudiced, Neutral, Candid

Antonyms: Biased, Interested, Involved, Partial

Example: As an impartial observer my analysis is supposed to be objective.

16 Pleading (noun)

प्रार्थना का

Pleading meaning

The action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone

Synonyms: Beg, Entreat, Beseech, Implore

Antonyms: Refuse, Answer, Decide, Punish

Example: A kind of pleading came into her voice.

17 Buck (verb)

रोक लगाना

Buck meaning

Oppose or resist

Synonyms: Resist, Oppose, Contradict, Defy

Antonyms: Dork, Pleb

Example: The stallion bucked as he fought against the reins holding him tightly in.

18 Convicted (adjective)

अपराधी

Convicted meaning

Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated

Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite

Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.

19 Commotion (noun)

हंगामा

Commotion meaning

A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Synonyms: Disturbance, Racket, Uproar, Tumult

Antonyms: Calmness, Happiness, Harmony, Order

Example: His arrival caused quite a commotion.

20 Disrupt (verb)

बाधित

Disrupt meaning

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

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