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1 Province (noun)

प्रांत

Province meaning

A principal administrative division of a country or empire.

Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department

Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation

Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.

2 Staggering (verb)

लड़खड़ाना

Staggering meaning

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Synonyms: Wobble, Lurch, Sway, Reel

Antonyms: Steady, Walk straight, March

Example: After drinking too much, he was staggering down the street.

3 Appreciating (verb)

अधिमूल्यित

Appreciating meaning

To value or admire highly.

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really appreciated the information you gave me.

4 Formation (noun)

निर्माण

Formation meaning

The action of forming or the process of being formed; something that is created or shaped.

Synonyms: Creation, Development, Establishment, Configuration

Antonyms: Destruction, Disintegration, Dismantling

Example: The formation of clouds in the sky indicates that rain is coming soon.

5 Bastion (noun)

गढ़

Bastion meaning

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

Synonyms: Bulwark, Citadel, Fortress, Mainstay

Antonyms: Weak Spot, Weakness

Example: The ownership of property by as many people as possible is one of the main bastions of liberty.

6 Assertion (noun)

जोर देना

Assertion meaning

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.

7 Dominant (adjective)

प्रभुत्व वाला

Dominant 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.

8 Effective (adjective)

असरदार

Effective meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Synonyms: Adequate, Compelling, Competent, Direct

Antonyms: Helpless, Impotent, Inadequate, Incapable

Example: His troops have now assumed effective control of the area.

9 Strains (verb)

खींचना

Strains meaning

Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.

Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden

Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health

Example: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.

10 Affected (verb)

प्रभावित

Affected meaning

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

11 Significant (adjective)

काफी

Significant meaning

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

12 Assess (verb)

आकलन

Assess meaning

The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation

Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard

Example: We must make an assessment of the cost of repairs.

13 Extended (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extended meaning

Made larger.

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

14 Granted (adjective)

प्रदान किया हुआ

Granted meaning

Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege.

Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized

Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld

Example: She was granted permission to attend the conference.

15 Imposed (verb)

आरोपित करना

Imposed meaning

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Synonyms: Charged, Fined, Levied, Assessed

Antonyms: Remitted, Released, Lessened, Abated

Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

16 Vigil (noun)

प्रदर्शन

Vigil meaning

A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

Synonyms: Watch, Surveillance, Lookout, Observation

Antonyms: Disregard, Heedlessness, Ignorance, Indifference

Example: His parents kept vigil beside his bed for weeks before he died.

17 Surveillance (noun)

निगरानी

Surveillance meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.

18 Confined (adjective)

सीमाबद्ध

Confined meaning

To limit an activity, person, or problem in some way.

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Custody, Detention.

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Allowance, Permission.

Example: The dog was kept in confinement until it was determined to be healthy.

19 Mitigate (verb)

शमन

Mitigate meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.

20 Prescribed (verb)

निर्धारित करना, लिखना

Prescribed meaning

To authorize or recommend the use of something, such as a medication or a procedure.

Synonyms: Ordered, Recommended, Directed, Mandated

Antonyms: Prohibited, Optional, Unspecified, Discouraged

Example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.

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