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1 Abrupt (adjective)

अचानक

Abrupt meaning

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Synonyms: Blunt, Short, Gruff, Curt

Antonyms: Smooth, Circuitous, Diplomatic, Civil

Example: He stood up abruptly and went outside.

2 Intrigued (verb)

साजिश हुई

Intrigued meaning

Arouse the curiosity or interest of.

Synonyms: Absorbed, Captivated, Charmed, Entertained

Antonyms: Bored, Disinterested, Uninterested

Example: His course somehow intrigued me because it seemed less flaky than a lot of economics.

3 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.

4 Access (noun)

खोलना

Access meaning

To be able to get to or get inside a place.

Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded

Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion

Example: The island can be accessed by road at low tide.

5 Hosting (verb)

मेजबानी करना

Hosting meaning

The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence.

Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating

Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding

Example: She is hosting a dinner party for her friends this weekend.

6 Accomplish (verb)

कुशल

Accomplish meaning

Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Masterly, Virtuoso

Antonyms: Clumsy, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete.

7 Repression (noun)

दमन

Repression meaning

The action of subduing someone or something by force.

Synonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Suppression, Inhibition

Antonyms: Incontinence, Disinhibition, Gratification, Indulgence

Example: Peasant farmers face poverty and severe government repression.

8 Eradication (noun)

मिटा देना

Eradication meaning

To destroy or get rid of something completely.

Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase

Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify

Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.

9 Dedication (noun)

समर्पित

Dedication meaning

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.

10 Quoting (verb)

दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना

Quoting meaning

To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot

Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.

11 Enhancing (verb)

बढ़ाने

Enhancing meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

12 Described (verb)

वर्णित

Described meaning

Give a detailed account in words of.

Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted

Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.

13 Prospects (noun)

संभावनाओं

Prospects meaning

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Hindrance, Adversity, Difficulty, Disadvantage

Example: She has good career prospects.

14 Persistent (adjective)

कायम

Persistent meaning

Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Synonyms: Endure, Persevere, Prevail, Pursue

Antonyms: Quitted, Submitted, Yielded, Bowed

Example: He persisted in his efforts to free them.

15 Initially (adverb)

शुरू में

Initially meaning

At the beginning.

Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent

Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing

Example: He initially told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person.

16 Critical (adjective)

महत्वपूर्ण, निर्णयात्मक

Critical meaning

Involving careful judgment, especially in identifying faults or weaknesses; of great importance or decisive impact; urgently needing attention or action.

Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Key, Vital, Analytical

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Complimentary

Example: The patient was in critical condition after the surgery.

17 Ensured (verb)

सुनिश्चित

Ensured meaning

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

18 Congestion (noun)

भीड़

Congestion meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Synonyms: Crowding, Obstruction, Blockage, Stoppage

Antonyms: Empty, Vacant, Barren, Devoid

Example: This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease congestion.

19 Embarked (verb)

प्रारंभ

Embarked meaning

Begin (a course of action).

Synonyms: Commence, Enter, Launch, Board

Antonyms: Cease, End, Finish, Stop

Example: She's embarking on a new career.

20 Posed (verb)

उत्पन्न

Posed meaning

Present or constitute (a problem or danger).

Synonyms: Constitute, Present, Create, Cause

Antonyms: Honesty, Reality, Truth, Movement

Example: The students were deported because they posed a threat to national security.

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