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1 Imperative (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Imperative meaning

Of vital importance

Synonyms: Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Nonessential, Optional

Example: Now more than ever, diverse perspectives in science are imperative.

2 Envoy (noun)

दूत

Envoy meaning

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: ‘Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

3 Rapidly (adverb)

तेज़

Rapidly meaning

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish

Example: The rapid growth of technology has transformed the industry.

4 Hosting (verb)

मेजबानी करना

Hosting meaning

The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence.

Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating

Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding

Example: She is hosting a dinner party for her friends this weekend.

5 Compelling (adjective)

मजबूर

Compelling meaning

To force or oblige someone to do something.

Synonyms: Coerced, Forced, Obligated, Constrained

Antonyms: Freed, Released, Allowed, Permitted

Example: He felt compelled to apologize after his rude behavior.

6 Eliminate (verb)

हटाना

Eliminate meaning

To remove or take away someone or something.

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is eliminated from further play.

7 Ordinance (noun)

अध्यादेश

Ordinance meaning

An authoritative order.

Synonyms: Authorization, Canon, Code, Command

Antonyms: Disorganization, Lawlessness, Veto

Example: The smoke-free ordinance around the burning of stoves.

8 Pursuing (verb)

पीछा करना

Pursuing 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.

9 Circumstances (noun)

हालत

Circumstances meaning

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that.

10 Relies (verb)

विश्वास करना

Relies meaning

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.

11 Vigilant (adjective)

जागरूकता

Vigilant meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction

Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.

12 Exploitation (noun)

शोषण

Exploitation meaning

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.

13 Equipped (verb)

लैस

Equipped meaning

Prepare (someone) mentally for a particular situation or task.

Synonyms: Prepared, Qualified, Trained, Enabled

Antonyms: Unarmed, Bare, Exposed, Vulnerable

Example: I don't think he's equipped for the modern age.

14 Slight (adjective)

थोड़ा सा

Slight meaning

Not considerably.

Synonyms: somewhat, rather, moderately, marginally

Antonyms: very, large, major, big

Example: She earns slightly less than $100 000 a year.

15 Granted (adjective)

प्रदान किया हुआ

Granted meaning

Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege.

Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized

Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld

Example: She was granted permission to attend the conference.

16 Absconded (verb)

फ़रार होना

Absconded meaning

Leaving hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest for an unlawful action.

Synonyms: Fleeing, Escaping, Running away, Evading

Antonyms: Staying, Remaining, Abiding, Residing

Example: The suspect is absconding from the law after committing the robbery.

17 Exposed (adjective)

उजागर

Exposed meaning

Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: The film had been exposed for too long.

18 Heinous (adjective)

जघन्य

Heinous meaning

Utterly odious or wicked.

Synonyms: Horrific, Gruesome, Sickening, Shocking

Antonyms: Acceptable, Desirable, Attractive, Pleasant

Example: This heinous crime has left them all distraught.

19 Abduction (noun)

अपहरण

Abduction meaning

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue

Example: The police are investigating the abduction of the child from the park.

20 Exhibited (verb)

प्रदर्शन

Exhibited meaning

Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest

Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing

Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.

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