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1 Lambasting (noun)

कड़ी आलोचना करना

Lambasting meaning

Criticized someone or something harshly.

Synonyms: Criticized, Scolded, Reprimanded, Rebuked, Condemned

Antonyms: Praised, Complimented, Applauded, Commended

Example: The manager lambasted the team for missing the deadline.

2 Evacuation (noun)

निकास

Evacuation meaning

The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe

Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying

Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance

Example: They organized the evacuation of the town.

3 Incitement (noun)

उकसाया

Incitement meaning

To encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent

Synonyms: Agitate, Arouse, Inspire, Instigate

Antonyms: Block, Calm, Dampen, Depress

Example: He incited loyal subjects to rebellion.

4 Abruptly (adverb)

अचानक

Abruptly meaning

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Synonyms: Blunt, Short, Gruff, Curt

Antonyms: Smooth, Circuitous, Diplomatic, Civil

Example: He stood up abruptly and went outside.

5 Prolonged (adjective)

लंबा

Prolonged meaning

Continuing for a long time

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought.

6 Briefly (adverb)

विवरण

Briefly meaning

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens.

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.

7 Hostilities (noun)

विरोधी

Hostilities meaning

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Synonyms: Aggression, Animosity, Antagonism, Enmity

Antonyms: Respect, Peace, Friendship, Truce

Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

8 Consensus (noun)

सर्वसम्मति

Consensus meaning

Agreement among a group of people.

Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition.

Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.

9 Conflict (noun)

टकराव

Conflict meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.

10 Escalate (verb)

वृद्धि

Escalate meaning

A rapid increase

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

11 Barring (Preposition)

को छोड़कर

Barring meaning

Apart from, or except for

Synonyms: Except, Excluding, Without, Other than

Antonyms: Including, With, Allowing

Example: ‘Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the event will start at noon.’

12 References (noun)

संदर्भ

References meaning

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.

13 Conferred (verb)

प्रदत्त

Conferred meaning

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Synonyms: Granted, Awarded, Provided, Accorded

Antonyms: Revoked, Called, Rescinded, Repealed

Example: The powers conferred on the courts by Parliament.

14 Deployed (verb)

तैनात करना

Deployed meaning

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

15 Conducted (adjective)

संचालित

Conducted meaning

Led by a guide.

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down

Example: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.

16 Stringent (adjective)

कठोर

Stringent meaning

Very strict.

Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous, Binding

Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Amenable, Pliable

Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.

17 Provision (noun)

प्रावधान

Provision meaning

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.

18 Specify (verb)

विशेष रूप से

Specify 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.

19 Determine (verb)

दृढ़ निश्चय

Determine meaning

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute

Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

20 Enumeration (noun)

एक-एक करके गिनना या बताना

Enumeration meaning

To mention (a number of things) one by one; to list or count something systematically.

Synonyms: Count, List, Itemize, Specify

Antonyms: Generalize, Estimate, Guess, Overlook

Example: She began to enumerate the reasons for her decision.

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