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1 Choking (verb)

घुट

Choking meaning

Have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.

Synonyms: Asthmatic, Blown, Exhausted, Gasping

Antonyms: Breathy, Calm, Loose, Open

Example: We were choking on fumes.

2 Inspection (noun)

निरीक्षित

Inspection meaning

To look at something closely or in great detail

Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer

Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.

3 Spared (verb)

बख़्श देना

Spared meaning

To refrain from harming or destroying.

Synonyms: Intact, Well, Safe, Secure

Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Hurt, Harmed

Example: Because he agreed to their terms, his life was spared.

4 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.

5 Swaps (verb)

बदली

Swaps meaning

To trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.

Synonyms: Alternated, Bartered, Commutated, Interchanged

Antonyms: Final, Kept, Permanent, Placed

Example: We swapped phone numbers.

6 Annexation (noun)

राज्य-हरण

Annexation meaning

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

7 Pursue (verb)

पीछा करना

Pursue meaning

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

8 Occupied (adjective)

कब्जा

Occupied meaning

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.

9 Incensed (adjective)

क्रुद्ध

Incensed meaning

Extremely angry.

Synonyms: Dogged, Enraged, Exasperated, Indignant

Antonyms: Happy, Pleased, Placate, Calm

Example: Leonora glared back at him, incensed.

10 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.

11 Tremendously (adverb)

अधिक

Tremendously meaning

Very large or great

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft

Example: He has a tremendous amount of energy.

12 Reliance (noun)

विश्वासी

Reliance meaning

Dependent on someone or something.

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.

13 Conducive (adjective)

अनुकूल

Conducive meaning

Providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist.

Synonyms: Favorable, Helpful, Beneficial, Facilitative

Antonyms: Bad, Injurious, Damaging, Deleterious

Example: The roads are not conducive to big lorries coming back and forth.

14 Utilise (verb)

उपयोग

Utilise meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Synonyms: Application, Discharge, Employment, Usage

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Failure, Idleness

Example: The full utilization of facilities.

15 Ventures (noun)

जोखिम उठाना

Ventures meaning

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Synonyms: Adventured, Attempted, Chanced, Dared

Antonyms: Protected, Guarded, Resumed, Preserved

Example: She ventured out into the blizzard.

16 Elaborating (verb)

विस्तार से करना

Elaborating meaning

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.

17 Seeking (verb)

मांगना

Seeking meaning

Attempt to find (something).

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

18 Assistance (noun)

सहायता

Assistance meaning

The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment

Example: The project was completed on time with the assistance of the entire team.

19 Leverage (noun)

फ़ायदा उठाना

Leverage meaning

The ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Clout, Authority

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: He used a crowbar to improve his leverage on the gate.

20 Autonomous (adjective)

स्वायत्त

Autonomous meaning

Having the right or power of self-government.

Synonyms: Independent, Sovereign, Separate, Self-Governing

Antonyms: Dependent, Subject, Unfree, Captive

Example: Kant now develops his conception of the autonomous agent.

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