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1 Assuming (adjective)

मान लेना

Assuming meaning

Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

2 Crisis (noun)

संकट

Crisis meaning

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm, Emergency

Antonyms: Agreement, Benefit, Blessing, Breakthrough

Example: She was dealing with a family crisis at the time.

3 Seemed (verb)

प्रतीत हुआ

Seemed meaning

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

4 Erupted (verb)

फूटना

Erupted meaning

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.

5 Deployment (noun)

तैनात करना

Deployment meaning

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

6 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.

7 Incidents (noun)

घटनाएं

Incidents meaning

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.

8 Suspension (noun)

निलंबन

Suspension 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.

9 Sophisticated (adjective)

जटिल

Sophisticated meaning

Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Synonyms: Mature, Practical, Refined, Worldly

Antonyms: Inexperienced, Unrefined, Unsophisticated, Enchanted

Example: He's very suave and sophisticated.

10 Retaliated (verb)

प्रतिकार करना

Retaliated meaning

Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

11 Contest (verb)

चुनाव लड़ा

Contest meaning

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.

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 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.

14 Implemented (verb)

कार्यान्वयन

Implemented meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.

15 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.

16 Prominently (adverb)

प्रमुख

Prominently meaning

Important or famous.

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

17 Instances (noun)

उदाहरण

Instances meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

18 Significant (adjective)

काफी

Significant meaning

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

19 Boycotting (verb)

बहिष्कार करना

Boycotting meaning

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.

20 Contemplating (verb)

विचार

Contemplating meaning

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

Synonyms: Contemplative, Deliberative, Excogitative, Meditating

Antonyms: Disbelieve, Overlook, Ignore, Disregard

Example: I'm contemplating leaving my job.

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