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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Prevailed (verb)

प्रचलित

Prevailed meaning

Existing at a particular time.

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.

2 Dominated (verb)

प्रभुत्व वाला

Dominated meaning

Having power and influence over others.

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.

3 Resolution (noun)

दृढ़

Resolution meaning

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a resolute competitor.

4 Instigated (verb)

भड़काने

Instigated meaning

Bring about or initiate

Synonyms: Provoke, Promote, Encourage, Trigger

Antonyms: Regulate, Inhibit, Discourage, Hold

Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.

5 Disperse (verb)

बिखेरना

Disperse meaning

To separate and go in different directions

Synonyms: Circulate, Diffuse, Scatter, Disband

Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Collect, Gather

Example: The police used tear gas to disperse protestors.

6 Sanction (noun)

मंज़ूरी

Sanction meaning

Official permission to do or change something.

Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation

Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

7 Circumventing (verb)

नाकाम बनाना

Circumventing meaning

To avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally.

Synonyms: Bypass, Avoid, Evade, Escape

Antonyms: Keep, Follow, Observe, Obey

Example: He found a way to circumvent the law.

8 Illicit (adjective)

अवैध

Illicit meaning

Not legally permitted or authorized.

Synonyms: Furtive, Illegal, Immoral, Prohibited

Antonyms: Authorized, Chaste, Ethical, Permitted

Example: The illicit sale of drugs is a problem in our cities.

9 Determined (adjective)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determined meaning

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute

Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

10 Coincided (verb)

साथ साथ होना

Coincided meaning

Occur at the same time or correspond in nature.

Synonyms: Concur, Synchronize, Correspond, Match

Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Clash

Example: Her birthday coincided with a public holiday.

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