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1 Sought (verb)

तलाश करना

Sought meaning

To try to find or get something.

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

2 Sanctions (noun)

मंज़ूरी

Sanctions meaning

Official permission to do or change something.

Synonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

3 Initiated (verb)

आरंभ करना

Initiated meaning

Cause (a process or action) to begin.

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete

Example: Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.

4 Haste (noun)

जल्दी करना

Haste meaning

Be quick to do something.

Synonyms: Accelerate, Expedite, Precipitate, Quicken

Antonyms: Check, Decelerate, Halt, Hinder

Example: The president hastened to reassure his people that he was in perfect health.

5 Executed (verb)

क्रियान्वयन

Executed 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.

6 Allegedly (adverb)

कथित

Allegedly meaning

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.

7 Prevailing (adjective)

प्रचलित

Prevailing meaning

Existing at a particular time.

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.

8 Competent (adjective)

सक्षम

Competent meaning

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Synonyms: Adequate, Capable, Decent, Efficient

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has shown herself to be a highly competent manager.

9 Perturbed (adjective)

क्षुब्ध

Perturbed meaning

Feeling anxiety or concern.

Synonyms: Bothered, Flustered, Upset, Anxious

Antonyms: Reassure, Unperturbed, Calm, Composed

Example: She was so perturbed that she forgot to say goodbye.

10 Residence (noun)

निवास स्थान

Residence meaning

A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall

Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office

Example: He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.

11 Mandatory (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Mandatory meaning

Compulsory.

Synonyms: Obligatory, Compulsory, Binding, Required

Antonyms: Optional, Inessential, Nonessential, Voluntary.

Example: The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.

12 Instance (noun)

उदाहरण

Instance meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break, Allopatry

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

13 Reiterated (verb)

दोहराया

Reiterated meaning

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

14 Glimpse (noun)

झलक

Glimpse meaning

A very quick and not complete view of somebody/something

Synonyms: Flash, Glance, Impression, Peek

Antonyms: Gaze, Stare, Peer, Look

Example: We glimpsed him through the window as his car sped past.

15 Revealed (verb)

प्रकाशित

Revealed meaning

Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

Synonyms: Divulge, Disclose, Release, Leak

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal

Example: The test revealed the true cause of death.

16 Surge (noun)

बढ़ती

Surge meaning

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

17 Verification (noun)

सत्यापन

Verification meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Synonyms: Authentication, Documents, Evidence, Facts

Antonyms: Conceal, Confuse, Contradict, Deny

Example: She verified her flight number.

18 Legitimately (adverb)

जायज

Legitimately meaning

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support legitimately elected governments.

19 Authenticate (verb)

प्रमाणित

Authenticate meaning

Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

Synonyms: Attest, Corroborate, Substantiate, Validate

Antonyms: Deny, Disprove, Reject, Contradict

Example: He had purchased a painting in reliance upon the authentication of a well-regarded expert.

20 Coercion (noun)

दबाव

Coercion meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation.

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