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1 Convincing (adjective)

ठोस

Convincing meaning

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.

2 Prominent (adjective)

प्रमुख

Prominent meaning

Important or famous

Synonyms: Noticeable, Commanding, Dramatic, Remarkable

Antonyms: Depressed, Hidden, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

3 Assumes (verb)

मान लेना

Assumes 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.

4 Enthusiastically (adverb)

उत्साही

Enthusiastically meaning

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Synonyms: Eager, Fervent, Zealous, Passionate

Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested

Example: I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea.

5 Existence (noun)

अस्तित्व

Existence meaning

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

6 Appease (verb)

शांति

Appease meaning

The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

Synonyms: Placate, Comfort, Soothe, Please

Antonyms: Anger, Inflame, Infuriate, Annoy

Example: If that is not appeasement, I'd like to know what you call it.

7 Orientation (noun)

उन्मुख

Orientation meaning

Directed towards or interested in something.

Synonyms: Introduced, Educated, Initiated, Acquainted

Antonyms: Aghast, Stunned, Puzzled, Distracted

Example: They need to be oriented towards the first-time buyer.

8 Abolished (verb)

समाप्त करना

Abolished meaning

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

Synonyms: Repealed, End, Stop, Terminate

Antonyms: Allow, Approve, Create, Establish

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

9 Circumstances (noun)

हालत

Circumstances meaning

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that.

10 Interim (noun)

अल्पकालीन

Interim meaning

The intervening time.

Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift

Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual

Example: The government subsequently signed an interim one-year lease contract.

11 Predecessor (noun)

पूर्ववर्ती अधिकारी

Predecessor meaning

The person who was in the job or position before the person who is in it now.

Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent

Antonyms: Successor, Follow-Up

Example: My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.

12 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.

13 Restoration (noun)

मरम्मत

Restoration 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.

14 Contesting (verb)

चुनाव लड़ा

Contesting 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.

15 Comprised (verb)

शामिल

Comprised meaning

Be made up of.

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

16 Ensured (verb)

सुनिश्चित

Ensured 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.

17 Pioneering (adjective)

अन्वेषण

Pioneering meaning

Involving new ideas or methods.

Synonyms: Advanced, Experimental, Innovative, Inventive

Antonyms: Outdated, Traditional, Conservative, Moderate

Example: The school has won awards for its pioneering work with the community.

18 Repression (noun)

दमन

Repression meaning

The action of subduing someone or something by force.

Synonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Suppression, Inhibition

Antonyms: Incontinence, Disinhibition, Gratification, Indulgence

Example: Peasant farmers face poverty and severe government repression.

19 Obsessed (verb)

आसक्त

Obsessed meaning

Unable to stop thinking about something.

Synonyms: Worried, Concerned, Happy, Anxious

Antonyms: Disinterested, Detached, Casual, Apathetic

Example: I became more and more obsessed by him.

20 Affiliated (adjective)

संबद्ध

Affiliated meaning

Connected with or controlled by a group or organization.

Synonyms: Related, Allied, Comparable, Associated

Antonyms: Other, Different, Diverse, Unlike

Example: He will remain affiliated with the firm as a special director.

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