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1 Embracing (verb)

संमिलित करना

Embracing meaning

To accept something enthusiastically.

Synonyms: Grasp, Clasp, Clinch, Cling

Antonyms: Free, Give, Loose, Release

Example: She ran to him and he embraced her.

2 Gathered (verb)

इकट्ठा

Gathered meaning

To come or be brought together in a group

Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide

Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.

3 Consent (noun)

अनुमति

Consent meaning

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.

4 Autonomous (adjective)

स्वायत्त

Autonomous meaning

Having the right or power of self-government.

Synonyms: Independent, Sovereign, Separate, Self-Governing

Antonyms: Dependent, Subject, Unfree, Captive

Example: Kant now develops his conception of the autonomous agent.

5 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.

6 Insurgent (noun)

विद्रोही

Insurgent meaning

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the insurgent forces in the northern region.

7 Provoked (verb)

उकसावा

Provoked meaning

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.

8 Chaos (noun)

अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Chaos meaning

Completely confused or disordered.

Synonyms: Messy, Cluttered, Jumbled, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Neat, Tidy

Example: My house is chaotic but it's great fun.

9 Invasion (noun)

आक्रमण

Invasion meaning

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

10 Insisted (verb)

आग्रह

Insisted meaning

The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant

Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate

Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.

11 Referring (verb)

निर्दिष्ट

Referring meaning

Mention or allude to.

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I referred to my notes.

12 Aspects (noun)

पहलू

Aspects meaning

A particular part or feature of something.

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten

Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.

13 Mounting (adjective)

चढ़ना, बढ़ना

Mounting meaning

To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually.

Synonyms: Ascend, Climb, Rise, Increase

Antonyms: Descend, Dismount, Decrease, Decline

Example: The pressure began to mount as the deadline approached.

14 Retaliated (verb)

प्रतिकार करना

Retaliated 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.

15 Sustained (adjective)

निरंतरता

Sustained 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.

16 Cooperation (noun)

सहयोग

Cooperation meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance

Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry

Example: The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.

17 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.

18 Diverted (verb)

ध्यान हटाना

Diverted meaning

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch

Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct

Example: Police diverted traffic to a side street.

19 Elaborated (verb)

विस्तार से करना

Elaborated 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 Ambitious (adjective)

महत्वाकांक्षी

Ambitious 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.

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