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1 Stagnation (noun)

स्थिरता

Stagnation meaning

A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.

Synonyms: Recession, Slump, Depression, Panic

Antonyms: Development, Growth, Progress, Advancement

Example: Blocked drains resulting in water stagnation.

2 Shattering (adjective)

टूटे हुए

Shattering meaning

Broken into many small pieces, or deeply upset and emotionally devastated.

Synonyms: Broken, Fragmented, Devastated, Crushed, Ruined.

Antonyms: Intact, Whole, Unbroken, Unharmed, Repaired.

Example: After the accident, she was completely shattered and needed time to recover.

3 Polarization (noun)

ध्रुवीकरण

Polarization meaning

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

4 Complicate (verb)

जटिल बनाना

Complicate meaning

To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand.

Synonyms: Convolute, Impede, Involve, Muddle

Antonyms: Enlighten, Explain, Order, Arrange

Example: All he does is complicate things.

5 Collapsed (adjective)

ढह

Collapsed meaning

Having fallen down or given way.

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.

6 Looms (verb)

उभरते

Looms meaning

Liable to happen soon.

Synonyms: Brew, Dominate, Emerge, Hover

Antonyms: Decline, Fall, Leave, Abandon

Example: There is a crisis looming.

7 Recession (noun)

मंदी

Recession meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Synonyms: Downturn, Depression, Slump, Trough

Antonyms: Boom, Upturn, Increase, Rise

Example: The recession caused sales to drop off.

8 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.

9 Hostile (adjective)

विरोधी

Hostile meaning

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

10 Vowed (verb)

शपथ

Vowed meaning

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.

11 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.

12 Reliable (adjective)

विश्वासी

Reliable meaning

Dependent on someone or something.

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.

13 Emphasized (verb)

बल देना

Emphasized meaning

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

14 Dedicated (adjective)

समर्पित

Dedicated meaning

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.

15 Demonstrated (verb)

प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Demonstrated meaning

To show something clearly by giving proof.

Synonyms: Exhibit, Expose, Manifest, Show

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide

Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.

16 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.

17 Sovereign (noun)

संप्रभुता

Sovereign meaning

Supreme power or authority.

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

18 Propulsion (noun)

चलनेवाला

Propulsion meaning

To push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force.

Synonyms: Drive, Push, Send, Shoot

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Pull, Repress

Example: The wind propelled the boat through the water.

19 Comprehensive (adjective)

विस्तृत

Comprehensive meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.

20 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.

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