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1 Complex (adjective)

जटिल

Complex meaning

Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Synonyms: Complicated, Convoluted, Composite, Compound

Antonyms: Simple, Single, Uniform, Unmixed

Example: His reasons for that are complex.

2 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.

3 Bolster (verb)

सहारा

Bolster meaning

To support or improve something or make it stronger.

Synonyms: Carry, Help, Maintain, Sustain

Antonyms: Block, Decrease, Discourage, Halt

Example: They took high premiums to bolster up the funds.

4 Probably (adverb)

शायद

Probably meaning

As far as one knows or can tell.

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will probably rain today.

5 Complicated (adjective)

जटिल बनाना

Complicated meaning

To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand.

Synonyms: Confusing, Entangling, Obstructing, Perplexing

Antonyms: Simplifying, Clarifying, Easing, Resolving

Example: All he does is complicate things.

6 Curbing (verb)

नियंत्रण

Curbing meaning

A check or restraint on something.

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

7 Demonstrate (verb)

प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Demonstrate meaning

To show something clearly by giving proof

Synonyms: Exhibit, Expose, Manifest, Show

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide

Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.

8 Abstained (verb)

बचना

Abstained meaning

Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Synonyms: Cease, Forgo, Pass Up, Quit

Antonyms: Continue, Do, Accept, Allow

Example: He abstained from taking part in the discussion.

9 Retaliation (noun)

प्रतिकार करना

Retaliation meaning

Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children retaliated by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

10 Resolve (verb)

समाधान करना

Resolve meaning

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.

11 Criticizing (verb)

आलोचना

Criticizing 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.

12 Harsh (adjective)

कठोर

Harsh meaning

Unpleasantly rough or severe.

Synonyms: Severe, Stern, Cruel, Rigid

Antonyms: Gentle, Soft, Kind, Mild

Example: The teacher’s harsh words left the student in tears.

13 Considered (verb)

विचार करना

Considered 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.

14 Preference (noun)

मुख्य

Preference meaning

Liked or wanted more than anything else.

Synonyms: Approved, Favored, Chosen, Culled

Antonyms: Common, Average, Ordinary, Rejected

Example: Customers preferred the brand name product.

15 Pursued (verb)

पीछा करना

Pursued meaning

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

16 Dissent (noun)

मतभेद करना

Dissent meaning

Showing a strongly different opinion on a particular question, especially an official suggestion or plan, a legal decision, or a popular belief.

Synonyms: Discord, Strife, Friction, Conflict

Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Harmony, Accord

Example: There were a couple of dissenting voices.

17 Referred (verb)

निर्दिष्ट

Referred meaning

Mention or allude to.

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I referred to my notes.

18 Reflected (verb)

प्रतिबिंबित

Reflected 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.

19 Empathy (noun)

सहानुभूति

Empathy meaning

Understand and share the feelings of another.

Synonyms: Identify, Commune, Sympathize, Understand

Antonyms: Upset, Discourage, Worry, Demoralize

Example: I clearly empathize with the people who live in those neighborhoods.

20 Intellect (noun)

बुद्धि

Intellect meaning

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

Synonyms: Ability, Acumen, Genius, Intelligence

Antonyms: Ignorance, Inability, Inanity, Ineptness

Example: She has a sharp/keen intellect.

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