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1 Severe (adjective)

गंभीर

Severe meaning

Intense

Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical

Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable

Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.

2 Convened (verb)

आयोजित करना

Convened meaning

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.

3 Occupying (verb)

कब्जा

Occupying meaning

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.

4 Negotiated (verb)

बातचीत

Negotiated meaning

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

5 Sanction (noun)

मंज़ूरी

Sanction meaning

Official permission to do or change something.

Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation

Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal

Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.

6 Consistently (adverb)

अटल

Consistently meaning

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.

7 Consolidate (verb)

मजबूत

Consolidate meaning

Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate

Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade

Example: The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.

8 Sought (verb)

तलाश करना

Sought meaning

To try to find or get something.

Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased

Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected

Example: He sought help from the police.

9 Mandated (noun)

अधिदेश

Mandated meaning

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.

Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.

10 Ambitious (adjective)

महत्वाकांक्षी

Ambitious 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.

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