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1 Reconciliation (noun)

स्वीकार करना

Reconciliation meaning

Restore friendly relations between.

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: I will become reconciled to the new system.

2 Incursion (noun)

चढ़ाई

Incursion meaning

An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.

Synonyms: Aggression, Attack, Foray, Infiltration

Antonyms: Retreat, Defend, Praise, Finish

Example: There were repeated marine incursions which brought the occasional marine animals into the fossil assemblages.

3 Eliminate (verb)

हटाना

Eliminate meaning

To remove or take away someone or something.

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is eliminated from further play.

4 Deflect (verb)

हटाना

Deflect meaning

Cause (something) to change direction.

Synonyms: Divert, Avert, Sidetrack, Distract

Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Accord, Abidance

Example: The ball deflected off my shoulder, straight into the goal.

5 Encroachments (noun)

अतिक्रमण

Encroachments meaning

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.

6 Engaging (adjective)

व्यस्त

Engaging meaning

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.

7 Escalation (noun)

वृद्धि

Escalation meaning

A rapid increase

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

8 Simultaneously (adverb)

एक साथ

Simultaneously meaning

At the same time.

Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once

Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.

Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.

9 Detonated (verb)

विस्फोट

Detonated meaning

The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.

Synonyms: Ignition, Bang, Blast, Blowout

Antonyms: Deflation, Contraction, Gather, Convict

Example: She was in a control building at the time of detonation.

10 Propaganda (noun)

प्रचार

Propaganda meaning

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy

Antonyms: Truth, Facts, Honesty, Details

Example: He was accused of spreading propaganda.

11 Polarized (verb)

ध्रुवीकरण

Polarized meaning

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

12 Restore (verb)

मरम्मत

Restore 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.

13 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.

14 Composition (noun)

संयुक्त

Composition meaning

Consisting of different parts or materials

Synonyms: Compound, Complex, Combined, Blended

Antonyms: Separate, Unmix, Free, Unyoke

Example: This soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up.

15 Reflect (verb)

प्रतिबिंबित

Reflect meaning

Throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.

Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated

Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore

Example: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.

16 Overwhelmingly (adverb)

ज़बर्दस्त

Overwhelmingly meaning

Very great in amount.

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.

17 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.

18 Verdict (noun)

निर्णय

Verdict meaning

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The verdict was not guilty.

19 Defeated (adjective)

पराजित

Defeated meaning

Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed

Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing

Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.

20 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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