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1 Spurious (adjective)

जाली

Spurious meaning

Not being what it purports to be

Synonyms: Bogus, Specious, False, Factitious.

Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real, Valid.

Example: He was arrested on spurious corruption charges.

2 Sacking (noun)

बर्खास्त

Sacking meaning

An act of dismissing someone from employment.

Synonyms: Bag, Cloth, Gunny, Wrapping

Antonyms: Contamination, Activation, Newness, Continuance

Example: He drew his rifle from its sacking cover.

3 Prompting (noun)

प्रेरित किया

Prompting meaning

To move to action.

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.

4 Recommended (verb)

अनुशंसा

Recommended meaning

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.

5 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.

6 Threatening (adjective)

धमकी

Threatening meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

7 Procured (verb)

वसूली

Procured meaning

The action of obtaining or procuring something.

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.

8 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.

9 Suspend (verb)

निलंबन

Suspend meaning

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

10 Sought (verb)

तलाश करना

Sought meaning

To try to find or get something.

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

11 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.

12 Resigned (adjective)

इस्तीफा

Resigned 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.

13 Appropriate (adjective)

उचित

Appropriate meaning

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.

14 Retain (verb)

बनाए रखा

Retain meaning

Continue to have (something)

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.

15 Extensively (adverb)

व्यापक

Extensively meaning

Covering or affecting a large area.

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done extensive archival and oral research.

16 Alliance (noun)

संधि

Alliance meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

17 Allies (noun)

मित्र-राष्ट्र

Allies meaning

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

18 Vacant (adjective)

खाली

Vacant meaning

Empty

Synonyms: Empty, Unoccupied, Unfilled, Free

Antonyms: Busy, Employed, Full, Populated

Example: These lockers are all vacant.

19 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.

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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