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1 Slew (verb)

धसान

Slew meaning

Turn or slide violently or uncontrollably.

Synonyms: Abundance, Aggregation, Batch, Bunch

Antonyms: Individual, Lack, Debt, Ditch

Example: He has written a slew of books.

2 Looming (adjective)

उभरते

Looming meaning

Liable to happen soon.

Synonyms: Brew, Dominate, Emerge, Hover

Antonyms: Decline, Fall, Leave, Abandon

Example: There is a crisis looming.

3 Dragged (verb)

घसीटना

Dragged meaning

Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.

Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.

Example: He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.

4 Verdict (noun)

निर्णय

Verdict meaning

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The verdict was not guilty.

5 Coalition (noun)

गठबंधन

Coalition meaning

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

6 Sprawling (adjective)

विशाल

Sprawling meaning

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating

Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting

Example: He was sprawling in an armchair watching TV.

7 Credibility (noun)

विश्वसनीय

Credibility meaning

Able to be believed.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable

Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.

Example: Her claims seem credible to many.

8 Envoy (noun)

दूत

Envoy meaning

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

9 Appease (noun)

शांति

Appease meaning

The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

Synonyms: Mitigation, Moderation, Decrease, Mollification

Antonyms: Discomfort, Unrest, Suffering, Torture

Example: If that is not appeasement, I'd like to know what you call it.

10 Legitimate (adjective)

जायज

Legitimate meaning

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support legitimately elected governments.

11 Implied (adjective)

अस्पष्ट

Implied meaning

Suggested but not directly expressed.

Synonyms: Hidden, Implicit, Indirect, Latent

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Express, Apparent

Example: He was aware of his implied criticism.

12 Defeat (verb)

पराजित

Defeat meaning

Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed

Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing

Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.

13 Certain (adjective)

ज़रूर

Certain meaning

Without doubt

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.

14 Summons (noun)

बुलवाना

Summons meaning

Order (someone) to be present.

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.

15 Apparent (adjective)

स्पष्ट

Apparent meaning

Clearly visible or understood.

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.

16 Extensively (adverb)

व्यापक

Extensively meaning

Covering or affecting a large area.

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done extensive archival and oral research.

17 Sought (verb)

तलाश करना

Sought meaning

To try to find or get something.

Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased

Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected

Example: He sought help from the police.

18 Engaging (adjective)

व्यस्त

Engaging meaning

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.

19 Propaganda (noun)

प्रचार

Propaganda meaning

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy

Antonyms: Truth, Facts, Honesty, Details

Example: He was accused of spreading propaganda.

20 Impact (noun)

प्रभाव

Impact meaning

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.

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