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1 Protesting (adjective)

विरोध करना

Protesting meaning

Express an objection to what someone has said or done

Synonyms: Object, Dissent, Kick, Complain

Antonyms: Acquiesce, Agree, Forget, Support

Example: We protested about the changes for a long time, but in the end, we had to submit.

2 Prohibited (adjective)

निषेध

Prohibited meaning

The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring

Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness

Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.

3 Incidents (noun)

घटनाएं

Incidents meaning

An instance of something happening.

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.

4 Evaluated (verb)

मूल्यांकन करना

Evaluated meaning

The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

5 Apprehension (noun)

आशंका

Apprehension meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.

6 Eligible (adjective)

योग्य

Eligible meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable

Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible

Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.

7 Extending (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extending meaning

Made larger

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

8 Preliminary (adjective)

प्रारंभिक

Preliminary meaning

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening

Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing

Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.

9 Conducted (adjective)

संचालित

Conducted meaning

Led by a guide.

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down

Example: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.

10 Irregularities (noun)

अनियमितता

Irregularities meaning

The state or quality of being irregular.

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered irregularities in the town's finances.

11 Tentatively (adverb)

अंदाज़न

Tentatively meaning

Not certain or fixed.

Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite

Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite

Example: We have tentatively made plans for the weekend.

12 Encouraging (adjective)

प्रोत्साहित करना

Encouraging meaning

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

13 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.

14 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.

15 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.

16 Explicitly (adverb)

स्पष्ट

Explicitly meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Synonyms: Accurate, Categorical, Certain, Clear

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Careless, Doubtful, Equivocal

Example: They were given explicit instructions.

17 Adequate (adjective)

पर्याप्त

Adequate meaning

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent

Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent

Example: The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.

18 Elaboration (noun)

विस्तार से करना

Elaboration 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.

19 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.

20 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.

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