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1 Prior (adjective)

प्राथमिकता

Prior meaning

The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.

Synonyms: Arrangement, Preference, Antecedence, Lead

Antonyms: Inferiority, Last, Subservience, Unimportance

Example: Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president.

2 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.

3 Abruptly (adverb)

एकाएक

Abruptly meaning

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Synonyms: Precipitous, Sheer, Steep

Antonyms: Slowly, Gradually, Progressively, Steadily

Example: He stood up abruptly and went outside.

4 Acquitted (verb)

दोषमुक्ति

Acquitted meaning

A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

Synonyms: Absolution, Clearing, Exoneration, Exculpate

Antonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Condemn

Example: The case resulted in acquittal of the defendant.

5 Prolonged (adjective)

लंबा

Prolonged meaning

Continuing for a long time

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought .

6 Convicted (adjective)

अपराधी

Convicted meaning

Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated

Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite

Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.

7 Triggering (adjective)

उत्प्रेरित

Triggering meaning

Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.

8 Culmination (noun)

समापन हुआ

Culmination meaning

To reach a final result

Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, Terminate

Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start

Example: Today this campaign culminated in a mass rally in London.

9 Stable (adjective)

स्थिर

Stable meaning

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.

10 Inaugurate (verb)

अभिषेक करना

Inaugurate 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.

11 Surge (noun)

बढ़ती

Surge meaning

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

12 Conscription (noun)

सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Conscription meaning

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Synonyms: Draft, Muster, Selective Service

Antonyms: Military Volunteer, Voluntary, Volunteer.

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on conscription.

13 Exemption (noun)

छूट प्राप्त

Exemption meaning

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: A tax-exempt savings plan.

14 Resolved (adjective)

समाधान करना

Resolved meaning

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.

15 Pertaining (verb)

संबंधित

Pertaining meaning

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

Synonyms: Concern, Connected, Referring, Related

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Slight

Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.

16 Controversial (adjective)

विवाद

Controversial meaning

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

17 Deferment (noun)

टालना

Deferment meaning

Postpone

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court defers to precedent in cases like these.

18 Evaded (verb)

कपटपूर्ण

Evaded meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Synonyms: Deceptive, Elusive, Ambiguous, Equivocal

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Honest, Frank

Example: The aim is for them to see you and to take evasive action.

19 Barely (adverb)

मुश्किल से

Barely meaning

Only just

Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just

Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably

Example: We barely spoke the entire time we were in the car.

20 Equivalent (adjective)

मूल्‍य

Equivalent meaning

Equal in value.

Synonyms: Equal, Identical, Similar, Parallel, Analogous

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unequal, Unlike

Example: The equivalent of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.

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