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1 Sprawling (adjective)

विशाल

Sprawling meaning

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating

Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting

Example: He was sprawling in an armchair watching TV.

2 Disruption (noun)

बाधित

Disruption meaning

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

3 Sovereignty (noun)

संप्रभुता

Sovereignty meaning

Supreme power or authority.

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

4 Mounted (adjective)

चढ़ना, बढ़ना

Mounted meaning

To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually.

Synonyms: Ascend, Climb, Rise, Increase

Antonyms: Descend, Dismount, Decrease, Decline

Example: The pressure began to mount as the deadline approached.

5 Slump (verb)

ढेर लगाना

Slump meaning

Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.

Synonyms: Downward, Cascading, Declining, Depressed

Antonyms: Above, Cheerful, Cheery, Happy

Example: She fainted and slumped to the floor.

6 Vigilant (adjective)

जागरूकता

Vigilant meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction

Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.

7 Suspected (verb)

संदिग्ध

Suspected meaning

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.

8 Annexed (verb)

राज्य-हरण

Annexed meaning

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

9 Rely (verb)

विश्वास करना

Rely meaning

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.

10 Lingered (verb)

ठहरना

Lingered meaning

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a desire to stay.

Synonyms: Loitered, Delayed, Tarry, Dawdled

Antonyms: Hastened, Hurried, Rushed, Left

Example: She lingered by the door, unsure if she wanted to say goodbye.

11 Compile (verb)

संकलन

Compile meaning

Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Synonyms: Amass, Arrange, Assemble, Collect

Antonyms: Destroy, Scatter, Disorder, Disperse

Example: His allows you to create programs and compile them.

12 Complying (verb)

अनुपालन

Complying meaning

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.

13 Accompanied (verb)

साथ

Accompanied meaning

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will accompany me to the store.

14 Caution (noun)

आगाह

Caution meaning

Say something as a warning.

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He cautioned me and let me go.

15 Legitimise (verb)

जायज

Legitimise meaning

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support legitimately elected governments.

16 Crucial (adjective)

महत्वपूर्ण

Crucial meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

17 Access (noun)

खोलना

Access meaning

To be able to get to or get inside a place.

Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded

Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion

Example: The island can be accessed by road at low tide.

18 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.

19 Conscription (noun)

सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Conscription meaning

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Synonyms: Induction, Recruitment, Draft, Enlistment

Antonyms: Removal, Discharge, Dismissal, Firing

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on conscription.

20 Engulfed (verb)

निगल लेना / घेर लेना

Engulfed meaning

To flow over and enclose or surround something completely, often in a destructive or overwhelming manner.

Synonyms: Immerse, Submerge, Overwhelm, Envelop

Antonyms: Expose, Uncover, Release, Liberate

Example: The flames quickly engulfed the building, leaving no time for escape.

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