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1 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.

2 Tenure (noun)

कार्यकाल

Tenure meaning

The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence

Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience

Example: During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.

3 Reach (verb)

पहुँच गया

Reach meaning

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

4 Extended (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extended meaning

Made larger.

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

5 Recognizes (verb)

मान्यता-प्राप्त

Recognizes meaning

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.

6 Convey (verb)

अवगत करा

Convey meaning

Transport or carry to a place.

Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage

Example: The singer was conveyed from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

7 Aim (verb)

उद्देश्य

Aim meaning

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.

8 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.

9 Factionalism (noun)

दल

Factionalism meaning

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.

10 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.

11 Troops (noun)

सैनिकों

Troops meaning

Soldiers or armed forces.

Synonyms: Army, Contingent, Crew, Delegation

Antonyms: Civilians, Individual, One

Example: During the war, he preached often to his troops.

12 Mediate (verb)

मध्यस्थता

Mediate meaning

The process of talking to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems.

Synonyms: Conciliation, Arbitration, Reconciliation, Intervention

Antonyms: Argument, Contention, Disagreement, Fight

Example: He is refusing to go to mediation.

13 Prominent (adjective)

प्रमुख

Prominent meaning

Important or famous.

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

14 Vast (adjective)

विशाल

Vast meaning

Of very great extent or quantity.

Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad

Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite

Example: She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject.

15 Comprehensive (adjective)

विस्तृत

Comprehensive meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.

16 Bilaterally (adverb)

द्विपक्षीय

Bilaterally meaning

Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.

Synonyms: Cooperative, Collective, Reciprocal, Communal

Antonyms: Unilateral, Individual, Single, Personal

Example: In these cases, the damage was invariably bilateral.

17 Emphasizing (verb)

बल देना

Emphasizing meaning

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

18 Initiative (noun)

पहल

Initiative meaning

Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.

Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.

Example: There's talk of a new peace initiative.

19 Clarified (verb)

स्पष्ट किया

Clarified meaning

Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.

Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define

Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up

Example: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.

20 Critical (adjective)

आलोचना

Critical 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.

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