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1 Degraded (adjective)

गिरावट

Degraded meaning

The process of something becoming worse or weaker, or being made worse or weaker.

Synonyms: Deterioration, Decline, Declination, Descent

Antonyms: Development, Growth, Evolution, Rise

Example: A trail of human misery and degradation.

2 Abandoned (adjective)

छोड़ दिया गया

Abandoned meaning

Left behind or deserted; no longer cared for or used.

Synonyms: Deserted, Forsaken, Neglected, Vacant

Antonyms: Occupied, Cared-for, Maintained, Cherished

Example: The old factory had been abandoned for years, with weeds growing through the broken windows.

3 Restoring (verb)

मरम्मत

Restoring 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.

4 Venture (noun)

जोखिम उठाना

Venture meaning

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Synonyms: Adventured, Attempted, Chanced, Dared

Antonyms: Protected, Guarded, Resumed, Preserved

Example: She ventured out into the blizzard.

5 Fierce (adjective)

भयंकर

Fierce meaning

Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

Synonyms: Angry, Bold, Brutal, Dangerous

Antonyms: Gentle, Quiet, Mild, Calm

Example: The proposal has faced fierce opposition.

6 Ambition (noun)

महत्वाकांक्षी

Ambition meaning

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

7 Conceal (verb)

छिपाना

Conceal meaning

Not allow to be seen

Synonyms: Bury, Camouflage, Cloak, Cover

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Reveal, Uncover

Example: The sunglasses conceal her eyes.

8 Contempt (noun)

अवमानना

Contempt meaning

The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

Synonyms: Scorn, Disdain, Disrespect, Deprecation

Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Regard

Example: He feels that wealthy people view/regard him with contempt because he is poor.

9 Reliance (noun)

विश्वासी

Reliance meaning

Dependent on someone or something.

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.

10 Deploying (verb)

तैनात करना

Deploying meaning

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

11 Inevitable (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Inevitable meaning

Certain to happen.

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain, Fated

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unlikely, Uncertain, Preventable

Example: The changes in technology make innovation inevitable.

12 Manipulation (noun)

चालाकी

Manipulation meaning

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.

13 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.

14 Spread (verb)

प्रसार

Spread meaning

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.

15 Monitoring (verb)

नजर रखी

Monitoring meaning

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.

16 Collapsed (adjective)

ढह

Collapsed meaning

Having fallen down or given way.

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.

17 Unanimously (adverb)

एकमत होकर

Unanimously meaning

Being of one mind.

Synonyms: Compatible, United, Agreeable, Amicable

Antonyms: Disagreeable, Hostile, Conflicting, Antagonistic

Example: The audience unanimously rose to its feet in a standing ovation.

18 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.

19 Elaborating (verb)

विस्तार से करना

Elaborating meaning

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.

20 Imposition (noun)

प्रभावशाली

Imposition meaning

Grand and impressive in appearance.

Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic

Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace

Example: Few struck such an imposing figure, either.

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