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1 Deterred (verb)

निवारण

Deterred 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, Encouraged

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

2 Substantial (adjective)

मूल

Substantial meaning

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Synonyms: Considerable, Generous, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Intermittent, Selfish, Slight

Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive.

3 Cessation (noun)

समापन

Cessation meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Synonyms: Arrest, Break, Cease, Close

Antonyms: Action, Activity, Advance, Beginning

Example: The news filled her with the glow produced by a sudden cessation of physical pain.

4 Appreciation (noun)

अधिमूल्यित

Appreciation 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.

5 Acquired (verb)

अधिग्रहण

Acquired meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop

Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.

6 Prominent (adjective)

प्रमुख

Prominent meaning

Important or famous

Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding

Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

7 Devolution (noun)

हस्तांतरण

Devolution meaning

The transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to smaller organizations or government departments.

Synonyms: Deterioration, Degradation, Decline, Descent

Antonyms: Development, Evolution, Growth, Rise

Example: Devolution is seen as a step on the road to independence.

8 Deemed (verb)

मानना

Deemed meaning

Regard or consider in a specified way.

Synonyms: Alleged, Assumed, Putative, Regarded

Antonyms: Real, Actual, True

Example: The story was deemed too controversial and so they spiked it.

9 Enactment (noun)

नियम बनाना

Enactment meaning

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

Synonyms: Ordinance, Legislation, Approve, Execution

Antonyms: Failure, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.

10 Aspirations (noun)

चाह

Aspirations meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness

Example: She talked about her hopes and aspirations.

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