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1 Controversial (adjective)

विवाद

Controversial meaning

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

2 Sovereignty (noun)

संप्रभुता

Sovereignty meaning

Supreme power or authority.

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

3 Precedence (noun)

प्रधानता

Precedence meaning

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Synonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Prevail Over, Come Before

Antonyms: Subservience, Inferiority, Last, Lowest.

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.

4 Sustainable (adjective)

निरंतरता

Sustainable meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

5 Convinced (adjective)

ठोस

Convinced meaning

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.

6 Despite (preposition)

बावजूद

Despite meaning

Without being affected by

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He laughed despite himself.

7 Consulted (verb)

परामर्श

Consulted meaning

Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply

Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.

8 Threats (noun)

धमकी

Threats meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

9 Lauded (adjective)

प्रशंसा करना

Lauded meaning

Highly praised or admired.

Synonyms: Renowned, Cheered, Extolled, Hailed

Antonyms: Slammed, Knocked, Panned, Disparaged

Example: Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor.

10 Criticizing (verb)

आलोचना

Criticizing meaning

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

11 Regulated (verb)

नियमों

Regulated meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.

12 Deployment (noun)

तैनात करना

Deployment meaning

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

13 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.

14 Advisory (adjective)

परामर्शी

Advisory meaning

Having or consisting in the power to make recommendations but not to take action enforcing them.

Synonyms: Counseling, Helping, Advising, Avuncular

Antonyms: Executive, Uninformative, Uninstructive

Example: He attended a meeting of the advisory committee.

15 Designated (verb)

नामित

Designated meaning

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled

Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.

16 Incidents (noun)

घटनाएं

Incidents meaning

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.

17 Associated (adjective)

संबंधित

Associated meaning

Connected with something else.

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.

18 Resident (noun)

निवास स्थान

Resident 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.

19 Personnel (noun)

कार्मिक

Personnel meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization

Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction

Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.

20 Sparked (verb)

चमकना

Sparked meaning

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Synonyms: Kindle, Precipitate, Provoke, Stimulate

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt

Example: As it always did, memories of the twins sparked a fire of anger at her father.

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