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1 Vigilance (noun)

जागरूकता

Vigilance meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness

Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.

2 Amendments (noun)

हरजाना

Amendments meaning

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

3 Appointed (adjective)

नियुक्त

Appointed meaning

Decided on beforehand

Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified

Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice

Example: She was appointed professor of chemistry at the university.

4 Resignation (verb)

इस्तीफा

Resignation meaning

Leave a job or office

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.

5 Inducted (verb)

शामिल

Inducted meaning

Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit

Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel

Example: She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

6 Confrontation (noun)

सामना होना

Confrontation meaning

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.

7 Allocated (verb)

आवंटन

Allocated meaning

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.

8 Contention (noun)

विवाद

Contention meaning

Heated disagreement.

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: AYajjmpDLunawN9mRtBUbWAMSNG9on1NRL

Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.

9 Ordinance (noun)

अध्यादेश

Ordinance meaning

An authoritative order.

Synonyms: Authorization, Canon, Code, Command

Antonyms: Disorganization, Lawlessness, Veto

Example: the smoke-free ordinance around the burning of stoves

10 Bureaucrats (noun)

नौकरशाही

Bureaucrats meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate.

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the bureaucracy works.

11 Preserving (verb)

संरक्षित

Preserving meaning

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine

Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled

Example: The fossil was well preserved.

12 Unanimous (adjective)

एकमत होकर

Unanimous meaning

Being of one mind.

Synonyms: With One Mind, To A Man, Bar None

Antonyms: Differently, Divergently, Opposite

Example: The audience unanimously rose to its feet in a standing ovation.

13 Consequential (adjective)

प्रभाव

Consequential meaning

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.

14 Polarizing (verb)

ध्रुवीकरण

Polarizing meaning

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

15 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.

16 Imposing (adjective)

प्रभावशाली

Imposing meaning

Grand and impressive in appearance.

Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic

Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace

Example: Few struck such an imposing figure, either.

17 Proposed (verb)

प्रस्तावित

Proposed meaning

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.

18 Intended (verb)

इरादा

Intended meaning

An aim or plan

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her intention to run for governor.

19 Propagate (verb)

प्रसारित

Propagate meaning

Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Communicate, Promulgate

Antonyms: Decrease, Deplete, Destroy, Diminish

Example: We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds.

20 Diluting (adjective)

पतला

Diluting meaning

Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Synonyms: Adulterate, Alter, Decrease, Diminish

Antonyms: Aggravate, Develop, Strengthen, Concentrate

Example: It was and is diluted with water to make the beverage.

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