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1 Deter (verb)

निवारण

Deter meaning

The prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.

Synonyms: Discouragement, Instruction, Suppression, Dissuading

Antonyms: Permission, Allowance, Approval, Toleration

Example: They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence.

2 Scrapped (noun)

रद्दी

Scrapped meaning

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.

3 Subsequently (adverb)

तत्पश्चात्

Subsequently meaning

After a particular thing has happened.

Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly

Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous

Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.

4 Context (noun)

प्रसंग

Context meaning

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors

Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness

Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.

5 Steep (adjective)

अत्यधिक

Steep meaning

(of a slope) Rising or falling at a sharp angle.

Synonyms: Abrupt, Arduous, Lofty, Precipitous

Antonyms: Reasonable, Low, Gentle, Gradual

Example: The stairs are very steep.

6 Crucial (adjective)

महत्वपूर्ण

Crucial meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

7 Intervene (verb)

हस्‍तक्षेप

Intervene meaning

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military intervention in the crisis.

8 Extended (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extended meaning

Made larger

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

9 Convenience (noun)

उपयुक्तता

Convenience meaning

The quality of being easy, useful or suit able for somebody.

Synonyms: Benefit, Use, Good, Comfort.

Antonyms: Damage, Difficulty, Disadvantage, Dissatisfaction.

Example: I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office.

10 Encourage (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना

Encourage meaning

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

11 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.

12 Withdrew (verb)

वापस ले लिया

Withdrew meaning

Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.

Synonyms: Remove, Extract, Draw Out, Pull Out

Antonyms: Insert, Enter, Come, Begin.

Example: She withdrew from other people as she grew older.

13 Apprised (verb)

आगाह

Apprised meaning

Inform or tell (someone).

Synonyms: Advise, Apprize, Brief, Inform

Antonyms: Heedless, Ignorant, Inattentive, Neglectful

Example: We were fully apprised of the situation.

14 Conclusion (noun)

निर्णायक

Conclusion meaning

Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case.

Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: The data is far from conclusive.

15 Provision (noun)

प्रावधान

Provision meaning

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.

16 Intending (adjective)

इरादा

Intending meaning

An aim or plan

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her intention to run for governor.

17 Claims (verb)

दावा

Claims meaning

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.

18 Regulations (noun)

नियमों

Regulations meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.

19 Deceptive (adjective)

कपटी

Deceptive meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Deceitful, Disingenuous, False

Antonyms: Frank, Genuine, Honest, Open

Example: The appearance of the depth of the water may be deceptive.

20 Aggrieved (adjective)

पीड़ित

Aggrieved meaning

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Synonyms: Disturbed, Oppressed, Persecuted, Wronged

Antonyms: Comforted, Satisfied, Contented, Pleased

Example: He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team.

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