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1 Preceding (adjective)

प्रधानता

Preceding meaning

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.

2 Deterioration (noun)

बिगड़ती

Deterioration meaning

Becoming progressively worse.

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse

Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.

Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.

3 Proportion (noun)

सदृश

Proportion meaning

Being equivalent in size, amount, or strength.

Synonyms: Commensurate, Comparable, Balanced

Antonyms: Disproportionate, Asymmetric, Twisted, Irregular

Example: Increasing costs resulted in proportionate increases in prices.

4 Stagnant (adjective)

स्थिरता

Stagnant meaning

A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.

Synonyms: Recession, Slump, Depression, Panic

Antonyms: Development, Growth, Progress, Advancement

Example: Blocked drains resulting in water stagnation.

5 Moderating (verb)

घटाना

Moderating meaning

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining

Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding

Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.

6 Robust (adjective)

स्‍वस्‍थ

Robust meaning

Strong and Healthy.

Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable

Example: A robust pair of walking boots.

7 Critical (adjective)

आलोचना

Critical meaning

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

8 Gather (verb)

इकट्ठा

Gather meaning

To come or be brought together in a group.

Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide

Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.

9 Consumption (noun)

उपभोग

Consumption meaning

The action of using up a resource.

Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development

Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.

10 Slumped (verb)

ढेर लगाना

Slumped 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.

11 Abrogation (noun)

निरस्त करना

Abrogation meaning

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Synonyms: Abolish, Annul, Invalidate, Nullify

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Pass, Permit

Example: He seemed to abrogate his duty to withhold law and order.

12 Averted (verb)

टालना

Averted meaning

To prevent something bad from happening.

Synonyms: Avoid, Deter, Halt, Preclude

Antonyms: Allow, Assist, Help, Support

Example: Talks failed to avert a rail strike.

13 Concurring (verb)

समकालीन

Concurring meaning

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

Synonyms: Simultaneous, Coexisting, Parallel, Synchronous

Antonyms: Separate, Sequential, Non-overlapping, Disjoint

Example: The two conferences were held concurrently in different cities.

14 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.

15 Determine (verb)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determine 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.

16 Carving (noun)

नक्काशी

Carving meaning

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.

17 Context (noun)

प्रसंग

Context meaning

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors

Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness

Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.

18 Federating (verb)

संघ

Federating meaning

A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.

Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.

Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.

Example: The organization emerged from a federation of six national agencies.

19 Consideration (noun)

विचार करना

Consideration meaning

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.

20 Assurance (noun)

आश्वासन

Assurance 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.

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