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1 Annexation (noun)

राज्य-हरण

Annexation meaning

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

2 Ceasing (verb)

समाप्त

Ceasing meaning

Come or bring to an end.

Synonyms: Closed, Concluded, Decided, Ended

Antonyms: Continued, Persisted, Prolonged, Extended

Example: The factory will cease operations this autumn.

3 Fragmented (verb)

खंडित

Fragmented meaning

Break or cause to break into fragments.

Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crippled

Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected

Example: Their lyrics are perfectly enunciated, but fragmented and dream-like.

4 Reliance (noun)

विश्वासी

Reliance meaning

Dependent on someone or something.

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.

5 Invaded (verb)

आक्रमण

Invaded meaning

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

6 Exhaust (verb)

कमज़ोर

Exhaust meaning

Extremely tired.

Synonyms: Dead, Drained, Weak, Bushed

Antonyms: Active, Energized, Firm, Strong

Example: Her day out had exhausted her.

7 Sanction (noun)

मंज़ूरी

Sanction meaning

Official permission to do or change something.

Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation

Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

8 Perceived (verb)

अनुभूति

Perceived meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

Synonyms: Sensed, Felt, Saw, Noticed

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Neglected, Missed

Example: It is my perception that his argument was fundamentally flawed.

9 Slightly (adverb)

थोड़ा सा

Slightly meaning

not considerably.

Synonyms: somewhat, rather, moderately, marginally

Antonyms: very, large, major, big

Example: She earns slightlyless than $100 000 a year.

10 Scrambles (verb)

संघर्ष

Scrambles meaning

To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you.

Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble

Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.

Example: We scrambledup the hill.

11 Unprecedented (adjective)

अभूतपूर्व

Unprecedented meaning

Never done or known before.

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.

12 Essential (adjective)

अत्यावश्यक

Essential meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Water is essential for life.

13 Attributed (verb)

कारण

Attributed meaning

Able to be considered the result of the cause indicated.

Synonyms: Blame, Connect, Credit, Refer

Antonyms: Inconcludable, Underivable, Unattributable

Example: This growth is attributable to many factors.

14 Restoring (verb)

मरम्मत

Restoring meaning

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing restoration.

15 Diversify (verb)

विविधता

Diversify meaning

To start to include more different types of things.

Synonyms: Expand, Transform, Alter, Assort

Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Remain, Stay

Example: We need to diversify to gain new customers.

16 Coercive (adjective)

दबाव

Coercive meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation.

17 Pragmatically (adverb)

व्यावहारिक

Pragmatically meaning

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Down-to-earth

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Theoretical

Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem by focusing on what could be done with the available resources.

18 Expelled (verb)

निष्कासित

Expelled meaning

To force someone to leave a school, organization, or country.

Synonyms: Fired, Freed, Released, Sacked

Antonyms: Admit, Welcome, Contained, Shut

Example: She has been expelled from the country - and separated from her son.

19 Vibrant (adjective)

जीवंत

Vibrant meaning

Full of energy and life.

Synonyms: Spirited, Lively, Energetic, Sprightly

Antonyms: Spiritless, Listless, Dull, Dispirited

Example: She has a vibrant personality.

20 Triggered (adjective)

उत्प्रेरित

Triggered meaning

Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.

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