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1 Adverse (adjective)

प्रतिकूल

Adverse meaning

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect.

Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully

Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly

Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.

2 Exerting (verb)

दबाव

Exerting meaning

Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).

Synonyms: Applying, Using, Exercising, Deploying

Antonyms: Withholding, Refraining, Conserving, Relaxing

Example: He had to exert all of his strength to move the stone.

3 Briefing (noun)

विवरण

Briefing meaning

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens.

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.

4 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.

5 Fraternity (noun)

बिरादरी

Fraternity meaning

A group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

Synonyms: Organization, Association, Institution, Brotherhood

Antonyms: Enmity, Malevolence, Animosity, Disagreement

Example: Members of the hunting fraternity.

6 Dwindling (adjective)

क्षीण होना

Dwindling meaning

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing

Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding

Example: Support for the party is dwindling.

7 Exemption (noun)

छूट प्राप्त

Exemption meaning

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: A tax-exempt savings plan.

8 Exclude (verb)

छोड़ा गया

Exclude meaning

Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Synonyms: Shut Out, Debar, Reject, Ostracize

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Approve

Example: The Academy excluded women from its classes.

9 Sustainable (adjective)

निरंतरता

Sustainable meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

10 Invoked (verb)

आह्वान

Invoked meaning

Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Synonyms: Appeal To, Conjure, Adjure, Beg

Antonyms: Answer, Give, Reply

Example: He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges.

11 Specific (adjective)

विशेष रूप से

Specific meaning

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I specifically told you not to do it.

12 Dragged (verb)

घसीटना

Dragged meaning

Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.

Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.

Example: He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.

13 Achievement (noun)

हासिल करना

Achievement meaning

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.

14 Impunity (noun)

दण्डमुक्ति

Impunity meaning

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection

Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility

Example: The corrupt officials acted with impunity, knowing they would not face any consequences.

15 Inflicted (verb)

प्रवृत्त

Inflicted meaning

To force somebody to have something unpleasant or something that he/she does not want

Synonyms: Exact, Expose, Levy, Wreak

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Suspend

Example: They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm.

16 Compromise (noun)

समझौता

Compromise meaning

An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal

Example: I think we can come to a compromise.

17 Enforced (adjective)

प्रवर्तन

Enforced meaning

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

18 Wrecking (verb)

मलबा

Wrecking meaning

The broken pieces of something that has been destroyed.

Synonyms: Wreck, Debris, Detritus, Remainder

Antonyms: Booty, Find, Pickings, Salvage

Example: Workers sifted through the wreckage of the building, searching for bodies.

19 Expressed (verb)

व्यक्त

Expressed meaning

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He expressed an interest in the product.

20 Amendments (noun)

हरजाना

Amendments meaning

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

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