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1 Shrink (verb)

सिकुड़

Shrink meaning

Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen

Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend

Example: She wanted to shrink away and hide.

2 Interpretation (noun)

व्याख्या

Interpretation meaning

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.

3 Enact (verb)

नियम बनाना

Enact meaning

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.

4 Tolerance (noun)

सहन करना

Tolerance meaning

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction

Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute

Example: The teacher cannot tolerate eating on the class.

5 Vague (adjective)

अस्पष्ट

Vague meaning

Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking clarity or precision.

Synonyms: Unclear, Indistinct, Ambiguous, Obscure

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Explicit, Precise

Example: Her instructions were so vague that no one knew what to do.

6 Laid (verb)

बिछाना

Laid meaning

Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge laying.

7 Seem (verb)

प्रतीत हुआ

Seem 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.

8 Integrity (noun)

अखंडता

Integrity meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of integrity.

9 Instill (verb)

दोहरा-दोहरा कर शिक्षा देना

Instill meaning

Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind.

Synonyms: Inculcate, Implant, Infuse, Ingrain

Antonyms: Neglect, Dislodge, Halt, Stop

Example: They have instilled a love of music in their children.

10 Repressive (adjective)

दमन

Repressive 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.

11 Confined (adjective)

सीमाबद्ध

Confined meaning

To limit an activity, person, or problem in some way.

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Custody, Detention.

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Allowance, Permission.

Example: The dog was kept in confinement until it was determined to be healthy.

12 Align (verb)

गठबंधन

Align meaning

To get or fall into line.

Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel

Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly

Example: The wheels are not correctly aligned.

13 Consolidated (verb)

मजबूत

Consolidated meaning

Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate

Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade

Example: The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.

14 Preserve (verb)

संरक्षित

Preserve meaning

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine

Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled

Example: The fossil was well preserved.

15 Provision (noun)

प्रावधान

Provision meaning

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.

16 Diluted (adjective)

पतला

Diluted meaning

Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Synonyms: Thinned, Weak, Impaired, Reduced

Antonyms: Rich, Strong, Strengthen, Concentrate

Example: It was and is diluted with water to make the beverage.

17 Amendments (noun)

हरजाना

Amendments meaning

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

18 Compensatory (adjective)

मुआवज़ा

Compensatory meaning

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.

19 Circumscribed (adjective)

सीमित

Circumscribed meaning

Restricted or limited within boundaries.

Synonyms: Restricted, Confined, Bounded, Controlled

Antonyms: Unlimited, Unrestricted, Free, Boundless

Example: His freedom of movement was circumscribed by the new regulations.

20 Revert (verb)

वापस आना

Revert meaning

To return to a previous state, condition, or practice.

Synonyms: Return, Reverse, Restore, Regret

Antonyms: Continue, Advance, Progress, Maintain

Example: After a few weeks of improvement, his health reverted to its previous state.

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