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1 Struggling (adjective)

संघर्षरत

Struggling meaning

Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

Synonyms: Excruciating, Harrowing, Intense, Tortuous

Antonyms: Pleasant, Pleasing, Successful, Prospering

Example: She's struggling to survive.

2 Perception (noun)

अनुभूति

Perception meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

Synonyms: Insight, Sensitivity, Perceptivity, Understanding

Antonyms: Density, Dullness, Irrationality, Obtuseness

Example: It is my perception that his argument was fundamentally flawed.

3 Influential (adjective)

प्रभाव

Influential meaning

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination

Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance

Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.

4 Polarizing (verb)

ध्रुवीकरण

Polarizing meaning

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

5 Threatened (verb)

धमकी

Threatened 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.

6 Dedicated (adjective)

समर्पित

Dedicated meaning

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.

7 Maintained (verb)

अनुरक्षित

Maintained meaning

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.

8 Neutral (adjective)

निष्क्रिय

Neutral meaning

Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise

Antonyms: Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish

Example: The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.

9 Admitted (verb)

स्वीकृत

Admitted meaning

Confess to be true or to be the case.

Synonyms: Professed, Accepted, Acknowledged, Affirmed

Antonyms: Denied, Disclaimed, Disallowed, Disavowed

Example: He admitted them into his office.

10 Prospects (noun)

संभावनाओं

Prospects meaning

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Incumbent, Awardee, Noncandidate, Inductee

Example: She has good career prospects.

11 Curb (noun)

नियंत्रण

Curb meaning

A check or restraint on something.

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

12 Scrutiny (noun)

जांच

Scrutiny meaning

Critical observation or examination.

Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study

Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.

13 Demonetization (noun)

नोटबंदी

Demonetization meaning

The withdrawal of a coin, note, or precious metal from use as legal tender.

Synonyms: Devaluate, Devalue, Termination, Ending

Antonyms: Upgrade, Enhance, Appreciate, Blow Up

Example: During this demonetization the notes that were taken out of circulation were the denominations of 500 and 1000.

14 Asserted (verb)

जोर देना

Asserted meaning

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.

15 Restore (verb)

मरम्मत

Restore meaning

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing restoration.

16 Enhanced (verb)

बढ़ाने

Enhanced meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

17 Abolish (verb)

समाप्त करना

Abolish meaning

Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Synonyms: Scrap, End, Stop, Terminate

Antonyms: Allow, Approve, Create, Establish

Example: He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.

18 Ensure (verb)

सुनिश्चित

Ensure meaning

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

19 Presiding (verb)

अध्यक्षता

Presiding meaning

Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

Synonyms: Conduct, Run, Lead, Guide

Antonyms: Follow, Obey, Abandon, Give Up

Example: He presided at the trial of the Maguire Seven.

20 Amending (noun)

हरजाना

Amending meaning

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

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