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1 Provocation (noun)

उकसावा

Provocation meaning

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.

2 Simmering (verb)

उबालना

Simmering meaning

To stew gently below or just at the boiling point

Synonyms: Burn, Ferment, Rage, Seethe

Antonyms: Freezing, Frigid, Frosty, Chilled

Example: She was simmering with resentment.

3 Resentment (noun)

नाराजगी

Resentment meaning

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Grudge, Hostility, Indignation

Antonyms: Contentment, Satisfaction, Goodwill, Forgiveness

Example: She felt deep resentment towards her colleagues for not supporting her.

4 Swallow (verb)

निगलना

Swallow meaning

Cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.

Synonyms: Absorb, Devour, Gobble, Gulp

Antonyms: Abstain, Expel, Regurgitate, Spit Out

Example: I find that hard to swallow.

5 Crumbling (adjective)

टुकड़े करना

Crumbling meaning

Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.

Synonyms: Disintegrate, Fragment, Fall to Pieces, Decay

Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected

Example: She nervously crumbled the bread between her fingers.

6 Vowing (verb)

शपथ

Vowing meaning

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.

7 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.

8 Sweeping (adjective)

विस्तृत

Sweeping meaning

Wide in range or effect.

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

9 Evoke (verb)

आह्वान करना

Evoke meaning

To make someone remember something or feel an emotion.

Synonyms: Elicited, Inspired, Elicit, Invoke

Antonyms: Missed, Neglected, Decrease, Ignore

Example: The speech evoked great anger.

10 Achieved (verb)

हासिल करना

Achieved meaning

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.

11 Interpretation (noun)

व्याख्या

Interpretation 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.

12 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.

13 Reinforcing (verb)

मजबूत करना

Reinforcing meaning

Strengthening or supporting something.

Synonyms: Strengthening, Fortifying, Bolstering, Supporting

Antonyms: Weakening, Undermining, Diminishing, Reducing

Example: The teacher used positive feedback as a way of reinforcing good behavior in the classroom.

14 Conservation (noun)

संरक्षित

Conservation meaning

To keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste.

Synonyms: Hoard, Maintain, Preserve, Sustain

Antonyms: Hurt, Ignore, Neglect, Release

Example: They are often conserved and preserved in jams and syrups.

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 Resolution (noun)

दृढ़

Resolution meaning

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a resolute competitor.

17 Host (noun)

मेजबानी करना

Host meaning

The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence.

Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating

Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding

Example: She is hosting a dinner party for her friends this weekend.

18 Praises (verb)

प्रशस्त

Praises meaning

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be praised for his honesty.

19 Reflected (verb)

प्रतिबिंबित

Reflected meaning

Throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.

Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated

Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore

Example: He saw himselfreflected in the water/mirror/shop window.

20 Commitment (noun)

प्रतिबद्धता

Commitment meaning

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

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