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1 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.

2 Mock (verb)

उपहास करना

Mock meaning

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

Synonyms: Ridicule, Deride, Scorn, Make Fun Of

Antonyms: Genuine, Respectful, Courteous, Reverent.

Example: He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.

3 Acknowledged (adjective)

स्वीकृति

Acknowledged meaning

The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone.

Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation

Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal

Example: She gave a nod of acknowledgment to the speaker.

4 Intercepted (verb)

पाबंदी

Intercepted meaning

The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination.

Synonyms: Ambush, Arrest, Block, Catch

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Free, Give

Example: Detectives have been intercepting her mail.

5 Oriented (adjective)

उन्मुख

Oriented meaning

Directed towards or interested in something.

Synonyms: Introduced, Educated, Initiated, Acquainted

Antonyms: Aghast, Stunned, Puzzled, Distracted

Example: They need to be oriented towards the first-time buyer.

6 Acquire (verb)

अधिग्रहण

Acquire meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop

Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.

7 Portrays (verb)

चित्रित

Portrays meaning

Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.

Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate

Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting

Example: She held a photograph portraying her as a child of six.

8 Betrayal (noun)

धोखा

Betrayal meaning

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

9 Defected (verb)

छोड़कर

Defected meaning

To leave a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one.

Synonyms: Desertion, Divorce, Failure, Rejection

Antonyms: Enough, Harmony, Loyalty, Plenty

Example: When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players defected.

10 Potential (adjective)

संभावित

Potential meaning

Possible when the necessary conditions exist.

Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent

Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.

11 Rapid (adjective)

तेज़

Rapid meaning

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish

Example: The rapid growth of technology has transformed the industry.

12 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.

13 Exhibition (noun)

प्रदर्शन

Exhibition meaning

Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest

Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing

Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.

14 Integrating (adjective)

एकीकृत

Integrating meaning

Desegregated, especially racially.

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.

15 Interacted (verb)

बातचीत

Interacted meaning

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

16 Citing (verb)

उद्धरण देना

Citing meaning

To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened.

Synonyms: Mentioning, Specifying, Quoting, Noting

Antonyms: Ignoring, Disregarding, Forgetting, Neglecting

Example: She was cited for reckless driving.

17 Reiterated (verb)

दोहराया

Reiterated meaning

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

18 Consistent (adjective)

अटल

Consistent meaning

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.

19 Achieving (verb)

हासिल करना

Achieving meaning

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.

20 Significantly (adverb)

काफी

Significantly 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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