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1 Staggering (verb)

लड़खड़ाना

Staggering meaning

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Synonyms: Wobble, Lurch, Sway, Reel

Antonyms: Steady, Walk straight, March

Example: After drinking too much, he was staggering down the street.

2 Seeming (adjective)

प्रतीत हुआ

Seeming meaning

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.

3 Mitigation (noun)

शमन

Mitigation 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.

4 Numerous (adjective)

बहुत

Numerous meaning

Great in number.

Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large

Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small

Example: We've had numerous meetings about it.

5 Exposed (adjective)

उजागर

Exposed meaning

Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: The film had been exposed for too long.

6 Obligation (noun)

बाध्य

Obligation meaning

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.

7 Adapted (verb)

अनुकूल बनाना

Adapted meaning

To adjust to new conditions or make something suitable for a new use or purpose.

Synonyms: Adjust, Modify, Acclimate, Tailor

Antonyms: Resist, Oppose, Reject, Ignore

Example: Animals adapt to their environment to survive harsh conditions.

8 Massive (adjective)

बड़ा

Massive meaning

Exceptionally large.

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite

Example: The fort had massive walls.

9 Galvanizing (verb)

प्रेरित करना

Galvanizing meaning

Shock or excite (someone) into taking action.

Synonyms: Jolt, Shock, Startle, Impel

Antonyms: Bore, Calm, Comfort, Compose

Example: The group is hoping to galvanize public opinion against the proposed law.

10 Surveillance (noun)

निगरानी

Surveillance meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.

11 Realization (noun)

समझना

Realization meaning

Become fully aware of (something) as a fact.

Synonyms: Accomplished, Completed, Executed, Finished

Antonyms: Incomplete, Unfinished, Unfulfilled, Unsubstantiated

Example: You just have to realize that you can't always get what you want.

12 Progressing (verb)

प्रगतिशील

Progressing meaning

Using modern methods and ideas.

Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad

Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist

Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.

13 Lauded (adjective)

प्रशंसा करना

Lauded meaning

Highly praised or admired.

Synonyms: Renowned, Cheered, Extolled, Hailed

Antonyms: Slammed, Knocked, Panned, Disparaged

Example: Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor.

14 Endeavour (verb)

प्रयास

Endeavour meaning

To try hard.

Synonyms: Aim, Effort, Enterprise, Struggle

Antonyms: Idleness, Inactivity, Passivity, Entertainment

Example: She always encourages her children in their artistic endeavours.

15 Predicted (verb)

भविष्यवाणी

Predicted meaning

To say that something will happen in the future.

Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee

Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure

Example: The predicted growth in road traffic.

16 Narrated (verb)

कथा

Narrated meaning

A story or a description of a series of events.

Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality

Example: He is writing a detailed narrative of his life on the island.

17 Steeped (verb)

अत्यधिक

Steeped meaning

(of a slope) Rising or falling at a sharp angle.

Synonyms: Abrupt, Arduous, Lofty, Precipitous

Antonyms: Reasonable, Low, Gentle, Gradual

Example: The stairs are very steep.

18 Premier (adjective)

प्रधान

Premier meaning

First in importance, order, or position

Synonyms: First, Initial, Foremost, Inaugural

Antonyms: Last, Final, Ultimate, Latter

Example: The Italian premier met with the leaders of many other nations during the conference.

19 Session (noun)

सत्र

Session meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in session.

20 Development (noun)

विकास

Development meaning

The process of developing or being developed.

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.

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