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1 Snatched (verb)

छीन लिया

Snatched meaning

Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.

Synonyms: Appropriated, Kidnapped, Seized, Stolen

Antonyms: Missed, Released, Discharged, Freed

Example: Kidnappers snatched the girl from her bedroom.

2 Beneficiaries (noun)

लाभार्थियों

Beneficiaries meaning

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient

Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor

Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole beneficiary of her death.

3 Subsidy (noun)

अनुवृत्ति

Subsidy meaning

A sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.

Synonyms: Grant, Allotment, Subvention, Appropriation

Antonyms: Forfeit, Hindrance, Injury, Loss

Example: The company received a substantial government subsidy.

4 Provision (noun)

प्रावधान

Provision meaning

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.

5 Escalated (verb)

वृद्धि

Escalated meaning

A rapid increase

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

6 Dispensation (noun)

व्यवस्था

Dispensation meaning

Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

Synonyms: Disbursement, Allotment, Appointment, Apportionment

Antonyms: Disfavor, Hole, Denial, Veto

Example: The priest asked for dispensation from his vows.

7 Unprecedented (adjective)

अभूतपूर्व

Unprecedented meaning

Never done or known before.

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.

8 Victorious (adjective)

विजयी

Victorious meaning

Having won a victory.

Synonyms: outplay, outrun, overcome, overtake

Antonyms: lose, surrender, fail, guard

Example: Against all the odds, Frederick was ultimately victorious.

9 Eligible (adjective)

योग्य

Eligible meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable

Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible

Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.

10 Emerging (verb)

प्रकट होना

Emerging meaning

Move out of or away from something and become visible.

Synonyms: Appear, Surface, Materialize, Come Out

Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish

Example: The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.

11 Demonstration (noun)

प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Demonstration meaning

To show something clearly by giving proof

Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.

Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.

12 Petition (noun)

याचिका

Petition meaning

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She filed a petition for divorce.

13 Condemning (verb)

निंदा

Condemning meaning

Express complete disapproval of

Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize

Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise

Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.

14 Sustained (verb)

निरंतरता

Sustained 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.

15 Administered (verb)

प्रशासनिक

Administered meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.

Synonyms: Bureaucratic, Departmental, Governmental, Legislative

Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Non-Administrative, Subordinate

Example: Administrative work occupies half of my time.

16 Imposed (verb)

आरोपित करना

Imposed meaning

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook

Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

17 Hailed (verb)

जयजयकार करना

Hailed meaning

To call someone in order to attract their attention.

Synonyms: Beat, Shower, Rain, Fall

Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning

Example: Shall we hail a taxi?

18 Monitoring (verb)

नजर रखी

Monitoring meaning

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.

19 Prohibitory (adjective)

निषेध

Prohibitory meaning

The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring

Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness

Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.

20 Reached (verb)

पहुँच गया

Reached meaning

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

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