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1 Tackle (noun)

जूझना

Tackle meaning

The equipment required for a task or sport.

Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit

Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help

Example: The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.

2 Coordination (noun)

समन्वय

Coordination meaning

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.

3 Development (noun)

विकास

Development meaning

The process of developing or being developed.

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.

4 Slammed (verb)

पराजित करना

Slammed 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.

5 Summons (noun)

बुलवाना

Summons meaning

Order (someone) to be present.

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.

6 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.

7 Inauguration (noun)

अभिषेक करना

Inauguration meaning

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.

8 Deteriorating (adjective)

बिगड़ती

Deteriorating meaning

Becoming progressively worse.

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse

Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.

Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.

9 Betrayed (verb)

धोखा

Betrayed meaning

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

10 Rampant (adjective)

अनियंत्रित

Rampant meaning

Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control.

Synonyms: Excessive, Flagrant, Growing, Prevalent

Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate, Moral

Example: A rich soil soon becomes home to rampant weeds.

11 Prevailing (adjective)

प्रचलित

Prevailing 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.

12 Decades (noun)

दशक

Decades meaning

A period of ten years.

Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium.

Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal.

Example: The war lasted nearly a decade.

13 Attempts (verb)

प्रयासित

Attempts 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.

14 Evolution (noun)

उभरती

Evolution meaning

Develop gradually.

Synonyms: Immature, Incipient, Undeveloped, Beginning

Antonyms: Adult, Developed, Grown, Mature

Example: The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million-dollar organization.

15 Aggressive (adjective)

आक्रामक

Aggressive meaning

Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.

16 Progressive (adjective)

प्रगतिशील

Progressive meaning

Using modern methods and ideas.

Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad

Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist

Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.

17 Imposed (verb)

आरोपित करना

Imposed meaning

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.

Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

18 Indigenous (adjective)

स्वदेशी

Indigenous meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to indigenous tribes.

19 Cherished (verb)

अभिलषित

Cherished meaning

To love somebody/something and look after him/her/it carefully.

Synonyms: Admired, Esteemed, Respected, Hallowed

Antonyms: Disliked, Disregard, Ignore, Neglect

Example: He had long cherished the hope of meeting her again.

20 Composite (adjective)

संयुक्त

Composite meaning

Consisting of different parts or materials

Synonyms: Compound, Complex, Combined, Blended

Antonyms: Separate, Unmix, Free, Unyoke

Example: This soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up.

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