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1 Gradually (adverb)

धीरे-धीरे

Gradually meaning

Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently

Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly

Example: The beach slopes gradually down to the sea.

2 Retreated (verb)

पीछे हटना

Retreated meaning

Move back or withdraw.

Synonyms: Withdrew, Retired, Fled, Receded

Antonyms: Advanced, Confronted, Faced, Dared

Example: They retreated behind trees for safety.

3 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.

4 Detected (verb)

पता लगाना

Detected 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.

5 Fortified (adjective)

मज़बूत

Fortified meaning

Provided with defensive works as protection against attack.

Synonyms: Secure, Protect, Surround, Reinforce

Antonyms: Weaken, Loosen, Neglect, Decrease

Example: They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts.

6 Inflicted (verb)

प्रवृत्त

Inflicted meaning

To force somebody to have something unpleasant or something that he/she does not want

Synonyms: Exact, Expose, Levy, Wreak

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Suspend

Example: They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm.

7 Estimated (adjective)

अनुमानित

Estimated meaning

Roughly calculated

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.

8 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.

9 Ambition (noun)

महत्वाकांक्षी

Ambition meaning

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

10 Faction (noun)

दल

Faction meaning

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.

11 Retrieved (verb)

पुनः प्राप्‍त करना

Retrieved meaning

To get something back from the place where it was left or lost.

Synonyms: Recover, Restore, Reclaim, Rescue

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Endanger

Example: The files were retrieved from the computer.

12 Interpret (verb)

व्याख्या

Interpret meaning

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.

13 Imply (verb)

अस्पष्ट

Imply meaning

Suggested but not directly expressed.

Synonyms: Hidden, Implicit, Indirect, Latent

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Express, Apparent

Example: He was aware of his implied criticism.

14 Laid (verb)

बिछाना

Laid meaning

Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge laying.

15 Probing (adjective)

जांच

Probing meaning

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.

Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.

16 Encouraged (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना

Encouraged meaning

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

17 Prevent (verb)

रोकना

Prevent meaning

Keep (something) from happening.

Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block

Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage

Example: You can't prevent my leaving.

18 Aviation (noun)

वायुयान चालन

Aviation meaning

The flying or operating of aircraft.

Synonyms: Aeronautics, Flight, Flying, Gliding.

Antonyms: Uncreativeness, Unhurried, Nonmoving.

Example: The planes are too, in the absence of an aviation policy.

19 Preliminary (adjective)

प्रारंभिक

Preliminary meaning

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening

Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing

Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.

20 Quoted (verb)

दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना

Quoted meaning

To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot

Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.

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