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1 Precedent (adjective)

प्रधानता

Precedent meaning

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Synonyms: Subservience, Inferiority, Last, Lowest.

Antonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Prevail Over, Come Before

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.

2 Invasion (noun)

आक्रमण

Invasion meaning

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

3 Intellectual (adjective)

बुद्धि

Intellectual meaning

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

Synonyms: Ability, Acumen, Genius, Intelligence

Antonyms: Ignorance, Inability, Inanity, Ineptness

Example: She has a sharp/keen intellect.

4 Praised (verb)

प्रशस्त

Praised meaning

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be praised for his honesty.

5 Bastion (noun)

गढ़

Bastion meaning

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

Synonyms: Bulwark, Citadel, Fortress, Mainstay

Antonyms: Weak Spot, Weakness

Example: The ownership of property by as many people as possible is one of the main bastions of liberty.

6 Recognition (noun)

मान्यता-प्राप्त

Recognition meaning

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

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

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

7 Notorious (adjective)

बदनाम

Notorious meaning

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Synonyms: Infamous, Scandalous, Celebrated, Famed.

Antonyms: Unknown, Anonymous, Faceless, Moral.

Example: Shopkeepers too were notorious for the ' trading lies ' their businesses obliged them to tell.

8 Vulnerability (noun)

असुरक्षित

Vulnerability meaning

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable

Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure

Example: I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.

9 Triggered (adjective)

उत्प्रेरित

Triggered 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.

10 Determined (adjective)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determined meaning

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

11 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.

12 Appreciably (adverb)

अधिमूल्यित

Appreciably meaning

To value or admire highly.

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really appreciated the information you gave me.

13 Abate (verb)

कम करना

Abate meaning

Become less intense or widespread.

Synonyms: Encouraging, Reassuring, Refreshing, Soothing

Antonyms: Aggravating, Depressing, Dispiriting, Distressing

Example: The storm/wind/rain has started to abate.

14 Preliminary (adjective)

प्रारंभिक

Preliminary meaning

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening

Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing

Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.

15 Presided (verb)

अध्यक्षता

Presided 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.

16 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.

17 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.

18 Forecasts (verb)

पूर्वानुमान

Forecasts meaning

Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook

Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate

Example: Did you see the weather forecast last night?

19 Equipped (verb)

लैस

Equipped meaning

Prepare (someone) mentally for a particular situation or task.

Synonyms: Prepared, Qualified, Trained, Enabled

Antonyms: Unarmed, Bare, Exposed, Vulnerable

Example: I don't think he's equipped for the modern age.

20 Diversify (verb)

विविधता

Diversify meaning

To start to include more different types of things.

Synonyms: Expand, Transform, Alter, Assort

Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Remain, Stay

Example: We need to diversify to gain new customers.

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