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1 Stranded (adjective)

असहाय

Stranded meaning

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Synonyms: Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked, Abandoned

Antonyms: Defended, Supported, Recovery, Occupied

Example: The ship was stranded on the beach.

2 Reserved (adjective)

बचा रखना

Reserved meaning

To keep something for a particular purpose or time.

Synonyms: Retaining, Keeping, Holding, Preserving

Antonyms: Releasing, Yielding, Relinquishing, Abandoning

Example: I reserved a double room at the Lamb Hotel.

3 Delayed (verb)

विलंब

Delayed meaning

Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning.

Example: The doctor wants to delay surgery for a few weeks.

4 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.

5 Stalling (verb)

ठप

Stalling meaning

Stop or cause to stop making progress.

Synonyms: Delayed, Negotiated, Postponed, Adjourned

Antonyms: Advanced, Forwarded, Furthered, Hastened

Example: I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass.

6 Attempt (verb)

प्रयासित

Attempt meaning

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

7 Extended (adjective)

विस्तारित

Extended meaning

Made larger.

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

8 Appreciate (verb)

अधिमूल्यित

Appreciate meaning

To value or admire highly.

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really appreciated the information you gave me.

9 Exploration (noun)

खोजना

Exploration meaning

To investigate, study, or analyze.

Synonyms: Examine, Probe, Research, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Find, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The town is small enough to be easily explored on foot.

10 Initial (adjective)

शुरू में

Initial meaning

At the beginning

Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent

Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing

Example: He initially told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person.

11 Overwhelmingly (adverb)

ज़बर्दस्त

Overwhelmingly meaning

Very great in amount.

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an overwhelming desire to have another child.

12 Consensus (noun)

सर्वसम्मति

Consensus meaning

Agreement among a group of people.

Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence.

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition.

Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.

13 Instances (noun)

उदाहरण

Instances meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

14 Isolation (noun)

एकांत

Isolation meaning

The state of feeling alone and without friends or help.

Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation

Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple

Example: The researchers work in isolation.

15 Primitive (adjective)

प्राचीन

Primitive meaning

Very simple and not developed

Synonyms: Ancient, Earliest, First, Prehistoric

Antonyms: Modern, Recent, Developed

Example: The camp had only a primitive outdoor toilet.

16 Obsolete (adjective)

पुराना, अप्रचलित

Obsolete meaning

No longer in use; out of date or replaced by something newer.

Synonyms: Outdated, Antiquated, Extinct, Disused

Antonyms: Modern, Current, Updated, New

Example: Typewriters have become obsolete with the rise of computers.

17 Derogatory (adjective)

अपमानजनक

Derogatory meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Synonyms: Disparaging, Belittling, Diminishing, Slighting.

Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.

Example: He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss.

18 Overhauling (verb)

निरीक्षण करना

Overhauling meaning

To repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should.

Synonyms: Improve, Modernize, Rebuild, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Hurt

Example: They are going to have to overhaul the welfare system.

19 Assigned (verb)

सौंपना

Assigned meaning

To give a particular job or piece of work to someone.

Synonyms: Allow, Appoint, Attach, Authorize

Antonyms: Deny, Disallow, Disapprove, Ignore

Example: She was assigned to the embassy in India.

20 Assess (verb)

आकलन

Assess meaning

The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation

Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard

Example: We must make an assessment of the cost of repairs.

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