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1 Rescue (verb)

बचाव

Rescue meaning

Save (someone) from a dangerous or difficult situation.

Synonyms: Delivery, Recovery, Relief, Salvage

Antonyms: Abandoned, Vacated, Deserted, Forgotten

Example: The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.

2 Enforcement (noun)

प्रवर्तन

Enforcement meaning

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

3 Denounced (verb)

आरोप लगाना

Denounced meaning

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Blame, Decry

Antonyms: Approve, Endorse, Bless, Indorse

Example: He was widely denounced as a traitor.

4 Progressive (adjective)

प्रगतिशील

Progressive meaning

Using modern methods and ideas

Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad

Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist

Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.

5 Surging (verb)

बढ़ती

Surging meaning

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

6 Prospects (noun)

संभावनाओं

Prospects meaning

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Hindrance, Adversity, Difficulty, Disadvantage

Example: She has good career prospects.

7 Vigilant (adjective)

जागरूकता

Vigilant meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction

Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.

8 Deter (verb)

निवारण

Deter meaning

The prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.

Synonyms: Discouragement, Instruction, Suppression, Dissuading

Antonyms: Permission, Allowance, Approval, Toleration

Example: They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence.

9 Intimidation (noun)

धमकी

Intimidation meaning

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.

10 Precedent (adjective)

प्रधानता

Precedent meaning

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.

11 Appeal (verb)

याचना करना

Appeal meaning

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.

12 Cautioned (verb)

आगाह

Cautioned meaning

Say something as a warning.

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He cautioned me and let me go.

13 Hesitate (verb)

संकोच करना

Hesitate meaning

To pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it.

Synonyms: Balk, Dither, Falter, Pause

Antonyms: Continue, Persist, Advance, Agree

Example: He hesitated about accepting the job.

14 Specifying (verb)

विशेष रूप से

Specifying 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.

15 Criticized (verb)

आलोचना

Criticized meaning

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

16 Intensive (adjective)

गहन

Intensive meaning

Involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time.

Synonyms: Fierce, Acute, Deep, Terrible

Antonyms: Moderate, Light, Soft, Weak

Example: Eight days of intensive arms talks. Trick: Intensive farming is expensive.

17 Desiring (verb)

आकांक्षा

Desiring meaning

To want something, especially strongly.

Synonyms: Ambition, Appetite, Aspiration, Craving

Antonyms: Apathy, Disgust, Disinterest, Dislike

Example: Everyone has a desire for peace.

18 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.

19 Attained (verb)

बनना

Attained meaning

Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for).

Synonyms: Achieving, Winning, Gaining, Obtaining

Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Give Up, Hurt

Example: He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.

20 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.

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