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1 Lingering (adjective)

ठहरना

Lingering meaning

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a desire to stay.

Synonyms: Loitered, Delayed, Tarry, Dawdled

Antonyms: Hastened, Hurried, Rushed, Left

Example: She lingered by the door, unsure if she wanted to say goodbye.

2 Eminent (adjective)

प्रख्यात

Eminent meaning

Famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Synonyms: Distinguished, Esteemed, Famed, Illustrious

Antonyms: Common, Obscure, Ordinary, Unimportant

Example: The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures.

3 Complicated (adjective)

जटिल बनाना

Complicated meaning

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

Synonyms: Confusing, Entangling, Obstructing, Perplexing

Antonyms: Simplifying, Clarifying, Easing, Resolving

Example: All he does is complicate things.

4 Preceded (verb)

प्रधानता

Preceded meaning

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.

5 Delegations (noun)

प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Delegations meaning

The act of empowering to act for another.

Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge

Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation

Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.

6 Credible (adjective)

विश्वसनीय

Credible meaning

Able to be believed.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable

Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.

Example: Her claims seem credible to many.

7 Convened (verb)

आयोजित करना

Convened meaning

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.

8 Convince (verb)

ठोस

Convince meaning

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.

9 Truce (noun)

युद्धविराम संधि

Truce meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

Synonyms: Accord, Agreement, Amnesty, Armistice

Antonyms: Continuation, Disagreement, Persistence, War

Example: We agreed to call a truce.

10 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.

11 References (noun)

संदर्भ

References meaning

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.

12 Comprehend (verb)

विस्तृत

Comprehend 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.

13 Assumes (verb)

मान लेना

Assumes meaning

Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

14 Agitation (noun)

घबरा देना

Agitation meaning

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.

15 Necessitated (verb)

जरूरी

Necessitated meaning

Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require

Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.

Example: Reduction in government spending will necessitate further cuts in public services.

16 Affected (verb)

प्रभावित

Affected meaning

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

17 Quashed (verb)

अभिखंडित करना

Quashed meaning

To say that an official decision is no longer true or legal.

Synonyms: Cancel, Reverse, Rescind, Repeal

Antonyms: Compliment, Encourage, Praise, Release

Example: A judge later quashed Brenda's jail term.

18 Recommendation (noun)

अनुशंसा

Recommendation meaning

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.

19 Occupying (verb)

कब्जा

Occupying 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.

20 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.

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