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1 Complicate (verb)

जटिल बनाना

Complicate meaning

To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand.

Synonyms: Convolute, Impede, Involve, Muddle

Antonyms: Enlighten, Explain, Order, Arrange

Example: All he does is complicate things.

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 Appropriation (noun)

उचित

Appropriation meaning

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.

4 Interrogated (verb)

पूछताछ

Interrogated meaning

A process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence

Synonyms: Examine, Grill, Investigate, Query

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Disregard, Unconcern

Example: One by one they were taken for interrogation.

5 Annoyance (noun)

परेशान

Annoyance meaning

Feeling or showing angry irritation.

Synonyms: Irritated, Bothered, Exasperated, Upset

Antonyms: Pleased, Happy, Satisfied, Content

Example: She gave me an annoyed look.

6 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.

7 Palpable (adjective)

स्पष्ट

Palpable meaning

So obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt.

Synonyms: Apparent, Certain, Conspicuous, Credible

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Concealed, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: There was palpable relief at the news.

8 Exploited (verb)

शोषण

Exploited meaning

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.

9 Convenient (adjective)

उपयुक्तता

Convenient 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 Trauma (noun)

सदमा

Trauma meaning

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound

Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.

Example: She never fully recovered from the traumas she suffered during her childhood.

11 Stipulates (verb)

प्रतिज्ञा करना

Stipulates meaning

Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

Synonyms: Specify, Demand, Require, Prescribe

Antonyms: Break, Calculate, Confuse, Decline

Example: The cease-fire was stipulated by the treaty.

12 Severe (adjective)

गंभीर

Severe meaning

Intense.

Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical

Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable

Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.

13 Termination (noun)

समापन

Termination meaning

The action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated.

Synonyms: Ending, Closing, Conclusion, Finish

Antonyms: Start, Beginning, Intolerance, Impatience

Example: His contract was terminated last month.

14 Confiscate (verb)

जब्त

Confiscate meaning

Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Synonyms: Seize, Attach, Expropriate, Sequester

Antonyms: Render, Yield, Deliver, Relinquish

Example: The guards confiscated his camera.

15 Cognizable (adjective)

ध्यान में रखते

Cognizable meaning

Knowledge or awareness.

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension

Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention

Example: He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.

16 Stringent (adjective)

कठोर

Stringent meaning

Very strict.

Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous, Binding

Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Amenable, Pliable

Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.

17 Embroiled (verb)

झगड़ा

Embroiled meaning

Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Synonyms: Involve, Entangle, Ensnare, Enmesh.

Antonyms: Aid, Arrange, Assist, Calm.

Example: His stand on this issue has embroiled him in controversy.

18 Controversy (noun)

विवाद

Controversy 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.

19 Curbing (verb)

नियंत्रण

Curbing 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.

20 Enacting (verb)

नियम बनाना

Enacting meaning

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.

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