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1 Scathing (adjective)

सख़्त

Scathing meaning

Witheringly scornful.

Synonyms: Devastating, Withering, Blistering, Coruscating

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Complimentary

Example: He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.

2 Sweeping (adjective)

विस्तृत

Sweeping meaning

Wide in range or effect.

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

3 Chaotic (adjective)

अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Chaotic meaning

Completely confused or disordered.

Synonyms: Messy, Cluttered, Jumbled, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Neat, Tidy

Example: My house is chaotic but it's great fun.

4 Litigated (verb)

मुकदमे बाजी

Litigated meaning

The process of taking legal action.

Synonyms: Lawsuit, Case, Action, Cause.

Antonyms: Acquittal, Happiness, Peace.

Example: The alleged victims have elected to pursue litigation.

5 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.

6 Fatal (adjective)

विपत्ति

Fatal meaning

The quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters.

Synonyms: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Unfortunate, Destructive

Antonyms: Fortuitous, Lucky, Fortunate, Happy

Example: As a result of the significant head injuries and other injuries, the motorcyclist suffered a fatality.

7 Allies (noun)

मित्र-राष्ट्र

Allies meaning

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

8 Determination (noun)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determination 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.

9 Biases (noun)

पक्षपाती

Biases meaning

Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

Synonyms: Partial, Distorted, Prejudiced, Hostile

Antonyms: Neutral, Impartial, Fair, Equal

Example: The plan was biased in favor of small parties.

10 Spanning (verb)

अवधि

Spanning meaning

The period of time that something exists or happens.

Synonyms: Approaching, Continuing, Lengthening, Ranging

Antonyms: Terminate, End, Cease, Finish

Example: After making over 150 films spanning 48 years, he has proven his staying power.

11 Amended (verb)

हरजाना

Amended meaning

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

12 Certain (adjective)

ज़रूर

Certain meaning

Without doubt

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.

13 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: Aim, Consider, Envisage, Foresee

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Reject

Example: I'm contemplating leaving my job.

14 Anonymity (noun)

गुमनामी

Anonymity meaning

The condition of being anonymous.

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

15 Prospective (adjective)

संभावनाओं

Prospective meaning

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Hindrance, Adversity, Difficulty, Disadvantage

Example: She has good career prospects.

16 Assured (adjective)

आश्वासन

Assured meaning

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

17 Eligible (adjective)

योग्य

Eligible meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable

Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible

Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.

18 Shrink (verb)

सिकुड़

Shrink meaning

Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen

Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend

Example: She wanted to shrink away and hide.

19 Implement (noun)

कार्यान्वयन

Implement meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.

20 Lending (noun)

ऋण

Lending meaning

The activity of lending money to people and organizations which they pay back with interest.

Synonyms: Afford, Allow, Contribute, Extend

Antonyms: Conceal, Decrease, Deny, Hold

Example: There is a decline in mortgage lending.

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