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1 Protracted (adjective)

दीर्घ

Protracted meaning

Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary.

Synonyms: Continued, Enduring, Extensive, Lengthy

Antonyms: Brief, Short, Little, Sudden

Example: A protracted and bitter dispute.

2 Mere (adjective)

केवल

Mere meaning

Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more.

Synonyms: Hardly, Only, Purely, Simply

Antonyms: Indefinite, Uncertain, Enormous, Great

Example: He merely said he thought it was a bad idea.

3 Comprises (verb)

शामिल

Comprises meaning

Be made up of.

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

4 Simulation (noun)

अनुकरण

Simulation meaning

To do or make something that looks real but is not real.

Synonyms: Affect, Mimic, Replicate, Reproduce

Antonyms: Destroy, Face, Give, Idle

Example: She tried hard to simulate interest in what he was saying.

5 Consecutive (adjective)

लगातार

Consecutive meaning

Following each other continuously.

Synonyms: Succeeding, Following, Running, Continuous.

Antonyms: Separate, Broken, Discontinuous, Infrequent.

Example: I was amazed that she contradicted herself in consecutive sentences.

6 Defers (verb)

टालना

Defers meaning

Postpone

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court defers to precedent in cases like these.

7 Consequences (noun)

प्रभाव

Consequences meaning

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.

8 Concurs (verb)

समकालीन

Concurs meaning

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

Synonyms: Simultaneous, Coexisting, Parallel, Synchronous

Antonyms: Separate, Sequential, Non-overlapping, Disjoint

Example: The two conferences were held concurrently in different cities.

9 Neutralize (verb)

निष्क्रिय

Neutralize meaning

Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise

Antonyms: Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish.

Example: The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.

10 Potential (adjective)

संभावित

Potential meaning

Possible when the necessary conditions exist.

Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent

Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.

11 Grievance (noun)

शिकायत

Grievance meaning

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection

Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage

Example: He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer.

12 Navigate (verb)

नेविगेशन

Navigate meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route, especially by using maps or technology.

Synonyms: Guidance, Direction, Steering, Piloting

Antonyms: Misguidance, Disorientation, Confusion, Aimlessness

Example: The ship's navigation system helped them reach the island safely.

13 Restrictions (noun)

प्रतिबंध

Restrictions meaning

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control

Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage

Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.

14 Relying (verb)

विश्वासी

Relying meaning

Dependent on someone or something.

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.

15 Specific (adjective)

विशेष रूप से

Specific meaning

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I specifically told you not to do it.

16 Concerned (adjective)

चिंतित

Concerned meaning

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.

17 Certain (adjective)

ज़रूर

Certain meaning

Without doubt

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She certainly has a lot of talent

18 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.

19 Pertain (noun)

संबंधित

Pertain meaning

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.

20 Curb (noun)

नियंत्रण

Curb meaning

A check or restraint on something.

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

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