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1 Convenient (adjective)

उपयुक्तता

Convenient meaning

The quality of being easy, useful or suit able for somebody

Synonyms: Benefit, Use, Good, Comfort.

Antonyms: Damage, Difficulty, Disadvantage, Dissatisfaction.

Example: I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office.

2 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.

3 Mandate (noun)

अधिदेश

Mandate meaning

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.

Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.

4 Sanction (noun)

मंज़ूरी

Sanction meaning

Official permission to do or change something.

Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Antonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

5 Raised (verb)

उठाना

Raised meaning

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He raised his head and looked around.

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 Allocated (noun)

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 Disbursal (noun)

संवितरण

Disbursal meaning

The act of paying out money especially from a fund

Synonyms: Disbursement, Outlay, Spending

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Attach

Example: The money will be disbursed on the basis of need.

9 Bureaucracy (noun)

नौकरशाही

Bureaucracy 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.

10 Claiming (verb)

दावा

Claiming 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.

11 Stringent (adjective)

कठोर

Stringent meaning

Very strict.

Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous.

Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible.

Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.

12 Privilege (noun)

सुविधा

Privilege meaning

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization

Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss

Example: Having been born to privilege in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.

13 Instigated (verb)

भड़काने

Instigated meaning

Bring about or initiate

Synonyms: Start, Begin, Initiate, Launch

Antonyms: Start, Begin, Initiate, Launch

Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.

14 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.

15 Expunge (verb)

मिटाना

Expunge 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.

16 Derogatory (adjective)

अपमानजनक

Derogatory meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Synonyms: Disparaging, Belittling, Diminishing, Slighting.

Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.

Example: He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss.

17 Exposed (adjective)

अनावृत

Exposed meaning

Not protected from the wind and bad weather

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: the film had been exposed for too long.

18 Slamming (verb)

पराजित करना

Slamming meaning

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He slammed the door in my face.

19 Sparked (verb)

चमकना

Sparked meaning

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt

Example: The fire is sparking dangerously.

20 Regret (verb)

खेदजनक

Regret meaning

Making you feel sad and sorry about something.

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is regrettable.

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