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1 Corrupt (adjective)

भ्रष्‍टाचार

Corrupt 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.

2 Resolution (noun)

दृढ़

Resolution meaning

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a resolute competitor.

3 Excise (noun)

उत्पाद शुल्क

Excise meaning

A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities.

Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty

Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine

Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and excise.

4 Revolution (noun)

क्रान्ति

Revolution meaning

A change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war.

Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Insurrection, Mutiny

Antonyms: Surrender, Capitulation, Submission, Abdication

Example: The French Revolution changed France from a monarchy to a republic.

5 Summons (noun)

बुलवाना

Summons meaning

Order (someone) to be present.

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.

6 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.

7 Investigation (noun)

जांच

Investigation meaning

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Synonyms: Consider, Examine, Explore, Inspect

Antonyms: Answer, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: The police are still investigating the murder.

8 Enforcement (noun)

प्रवर्तन

Enforcement meaning

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

9 Announced (verb)

घोषणा

Announced meaning

Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Synonyms: Call, Declare, Disclose, Issue

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Hold, Keep

Example: The government announced a cut in taxes.

10 Session (noun)

सत्र

Session meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in session.

11 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.

12 Alliance (noun)

संधि

Alliance meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

13 Significance (noun)

काफी

Significance meaning

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

14 Developed (verb)

विकास

Developed 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.

15 Sabotaged (verb)

बिगाड़ना

Sabotaged meaning

An act or process tending to hamper or hurt.

Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple

Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate

Example: They sabotaged the enemy's oil fields.

16 Convey (verb)

अवगत करा

Convey meaning

Transport or carry to a place.

Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage

Example: The singer was conveyed from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

17 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.

18 Allies (noun)

मित्र-राष्ट्र

Allies meaning

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

19 Threatened (verb)

धमकी

Threatened 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.

20 Assurance (noun)

आश्वासन

Assurance meaning

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

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