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1 Lack (noun)

कमी

Lack meaning

The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss

Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success

Example: Sam did not lack for friends.

2 Probably (adverb)

शायद

Probably meaning

As far as one knows or can tell.

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will probably rain today.

3 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.

4 Consumed (verb)

उपभोग

Consumed meaning

The action of using up a resource.

Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development

Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.

5 Steadily (adverb)

नियमित

Steadily meaning

Firmly fixed, supported, or balance

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Firm, Fixed

Antonyms: Unstable, Loose, Shaky, Unsteadily

Example: There has been a steady increase in prices.

6 Punitive (adjective)

दंडात्मक

Punitive meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment

Synonyms: Disciplinary, Penal, Retaliatory, Vindictive

Antonyms: Rehabilitative, Forgiving, Lenient, Merciful

Example: The court imposed punitive measures on the company for violating regulations.

7 Engagement (noun)

व्यस्त

Engagement meaning

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.

8 Detection (noun)

पता लगाना

Detection meaning

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.

9 Indigenous (adjective)

स्वदेशी

Indigenous meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to indigenous tribes.

10 Speculation (noun)

अनुमान

Speculation meaning

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain

Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact

Example: This is pure speculation on my part.

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