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1 Hurdle (noun)

बाधा

Hurdle meaning

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high hurdles.

2 Scheduled (adjective)

अनुसूचित

Scheduled meaning

Included in or planned according to a schedule.

Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Becoming, Coming

Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Ugly

Example: He has been forced to adjust his schedule.

3 Allegation (noun)

कथित

Allegation 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.

4 Harassing (verb)

उत्पीडन

Harassing meaning

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.

5 Employed (verb)

कार्यरत

Employed meaning

Having a paid job.

Synonyms: Engaged, Hired, Occupied, Busy

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unemployed, Unengaged

Example: Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the employed population last year.

6 Nomination (noun)

मनोनीत

Nomination meaning

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called

Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired

Example: We expect the party to nominate him for president.

7 Ensure (verb)

सुनिश्चित

Ensure meaning

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

8 Hampered (verb)

रोकना

Hampered meaning

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: The project was hampered by budget restraints.

9 Lapsed (adjective)

पतित

Lapsed meaning

No longer valid.

Synonyms: Expired, Finished, Terminated, Voided

Antonyms: Active, Present, Current, Existent

Example: She didn't pay the premium and her life insurance policy lapsed.

10 Expected (adjective)

अपेक्षित

Expected meaning

Regarded as likely.

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As expected, the election was very close.

11 Accompanied (verb)

के साथ

Accompanied meaning

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will accompany me to the store.

12 Corruption (noun)

भ्रष्‍टाचार

Corruption meaning

Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.

Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.

Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.

13 Appeal (verb)

याचना करना

Appeal meaning

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.

14 References (noun)

संदर्भ

References meaning

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.

15 Alleged (adjective)

कथित

Alleged 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.

16 Realized (verb)

समझना

Realized meaning

Become fully aware of (something) as a fact.

Synonyms: Accomplished, Completed, Executed, Finished

Antonyms: Incomplete, Unfinished, Unfulfilled, Unsubstantiated

Example: You just have to realize that you can't always get what you want.

17 Belonging (noun)

संबद्ध

Belonging meaning

An affinity for a place or situation.

Synonyms: Acceptance, Affinity, Association, Attachment

Antonyms: Dislike, Hatred, Opposition, Antipathy

Example: All her clothes and belongings remain exactly as she left them.

18 Scam (noun)

घोटाला

Scam meaning

A dishonest scheme.

Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion

Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity

Example: She was the victim of an insurance scam.

19 Development (noun)

विकास

Development meaning

The process of developing or being developed.

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.

20 Apparent (adjective)

स्पष्ट

Apparent meaning

Clearly visible or understood.

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.

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