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1 Expunged (verb)

मिटाना

Expunged meaning

Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

Synonyms: Erase, Remove, Delete, Rub Out

Antonyms: Add, Bear, Create, Establish

Example: His record was expunged after he completed a rehabilitation program.

2 Coalition (noun)

गठबंधन

Coalition meaning

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

3 Arbitrary (adjective)

मनमाना

Arbitrary meaning

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Synonyms: Capricious, Whimsical, Random, Chance.

Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned.

Example: An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district.

4 Dignity (noun)

गरिमा

Dignity meaning

The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur

Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency

Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.

5 Federal (adjective)

संघ

Federal meaning

A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.

Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.

Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.

Example: The organization emerged from a federation of six national agencies.

6 Exclusion (noun)

छोड़ा गया

Exclusion meaning

Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Synonyms: Shut Out, Debar, Reject, Ostracize

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Approve

Example: The Academy excluded women from its classes.

7 Extended (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extended meaning

Made larger

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

8 Attempt (verb)

प्रयासित

Attempt meaning

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

9 Shrinking (adjective)

सिकुड़

Shrinking meaning

Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen

Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend

Example: She wanted to shrink away and hide.

10 Eminent (adjective)

प्रख्यात

Eminent meaning

Famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Synonyms: Distinguished, Esteemed, Famed, Illustrious

Antonyms: Common, Obscure, Ordinary, Unimportant

Example: The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures.

11 Mutinous (adjective)

विद्रोही

Mutinous meaning

Refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.

Synonyms: Insurgent, Traitorous, Rebellious, Revolutionary

Antonyms: Loyal, Constant, Steadfast, True

Example: The crew turned mutinous.

12 Apparently (adverb)

स्पष्ट

Apparently 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.

13 Detention (noun)

कैद

Detention meaning

Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time

Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration

Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation

Example: He was kept in detention by the police.

14 Accused (noun)

आरोपी

Accused meaning

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted

Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged

Example: He was accused of stealing the money.

15 Seized (noun)

अधिकार

Seized meaning

A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.

Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Snatch, Arresting

Antonyms: Free, Give, Let Go, Loose

Example: He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss.

16 Preliminary (adjective)

प्रारंभिक

Preliminary meaning

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening

Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing

Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.

17 Laundering (verb)

शोधन

Laundering meaning

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.

18 Criticized (verb)

आलोचना

Criticized 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.

19 Declared (adjective)

घोषित

Declared meaning

Openly or formally asserted or announced.

Synonyms: Proclaim, Announce, State, Communicate

Antonyms: Conceal, Contradict, Deny, Forget

Example: The man, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene.

20 Claimed (verb)

दावा

Claimed meaning

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.

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