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1 Plight (noun)

दुर्दशा

Plight meaning

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Synonyms: Predicament, Trouble, Difficulty, Extremity

Antonyms: Disengagement, Break, Divorce, Separation

Example: We are all concerned with the plight of the under-developed areas of the world.

2 Heinous (adjective)

जघन्य

Heinous meaning

Utterly odious or wicked.

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Abominable, Atrocious, Flagrant

Antonyms: Delightful, Friendly, Good, Kind

Example: This heinous crime has left them all distraught.

3 Cognizance (noun)

ध्यान में रखते

Cognizance meaning

Knowledge or awareness.

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension

Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention

Example: He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.

4 Indulging (verb)

लिप्त

Indulging meaning

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate

Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She has never been one to indulge in gossip.

5 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.

6 Compensation (noun)

मुआवज़ा

Compensation meaning

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.

7 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.

8 Delegations (noun)

प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Delegations meaning

A body of delegates or representatives.

Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge

Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation

Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.

9 Apprehended (verb)

आशंका

Apprehended meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.

10 Interacted (verb)

बातचीत

Interacted meaning

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Synonyms: Interrelate, Interchange, Link, Interconnect

Antonyms: Discord, Divorce, Separation.

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

11 Seem (verb)

प्रतीत हुआ

Seem meaning

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

12 Cadre (noun)

संवर्ग

Cadre meaning

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.

Synonyms: Organization, Personnel, Staff, Core

Antonyms: Unmilitary, Civilian

Example: This new cadre of charity leaders will bring to the sector an exciting set of skills, fit to face a new set of challenges.

13 Posed (verb)

उत्पन्न

Posed meaning

Present or constitute (a problem or danger).

Synonyms: Constitute, Present, Create, Cause

Antonyms: Honesty, Reality, Truth, Movement

Example: The students were deported because they posed a threat to national security.

14 Relevant (adjective)

उपयुक्त

Relevant meaning

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material

Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible

Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.

15 Desperate (adjective)

निराश

Desperate meaning

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.

16 Outreach (noun)

आगे निकल जाना

Outreach meaning

The extent or length of reaching out.

Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel

Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.

Example: The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.

17 Prevailed (verb)

प्रचलित

Prevailed meaning

Existing at a particular time.

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.

18 Exclusive (adjective)

छोड़ा गया

Exclusive 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.

19 Conspiracies (noun)

साजिश

Conspiracies meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.

20 Gathering (noun)

इकट्ठा

Gathering meaning

To come or be brought together in a group.

Synonyms: congregate, convene, assemble, meet

Antonyms: cancel, disperse, dissemble, divide

Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.

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