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1 Struck (verb)

टकरा गया

Struck meaning

Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

Synonyms: Bang, Beat, Hit, Pound

Antonyms: Surrender, Lose, Miss, Not Touch

Example: He was convinced, not because he wanted to be, but because the depositions struckhim as devastating.

2 Cognizable (adjective)

ध्यान में रखते

Cognizable meaning

Knowledge or awareness.

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension

Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention

Example: He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.

3 Legitimate (adjective)

जायज

Legitimate meaning

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support legitimately elected governments.

4 Contrary (adjective)

विपर्यय

Contrary meaning

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Synonyms: Adverse, Antithetical, Conflicting, Contradictory

Antonyms: Agreeable, Agreeing, Consistent, Friendly

Example: The test will not be easy; on the contrary, it will be very difficult.

5 Specifically (adverb)

विशेष रूप से

Specifically 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.

6 Regulating (verb)

नियमों

Regulating meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.

7 Assent (noun)

अनुमति

Assent meaning

The expression of approval or agreement.

Synonyms: Agree, Consent, Acquiesce, Accede

Antonyms: Dissent, Refuse, Reject, Deny

Example: He assents to my interpretation of his argument.

8 Validity (noun)

वैधता

Validity meaning

The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted.

Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact

Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness

Example: It is difficult to test the validity of these claims.

9 Enacted (verb)

नियम बनाना

Enacted meaning

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.

10 Ontended (verb)

विवाद

Ontended meaning

Heated disagreement.

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.

Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.

11 Incessant (adjective)

अनवरत

Incessant meaning

Never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way.

Synonyms: Continuous, Constant, Perpetual, Persistent

Antonyms: Periodic, Recurrent, Intermittent, Discontinuous

Example: The noise was incessant throughout the night.

12 Stranded (adjective)

असहाय

Stranded meaning

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Synonyms: Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked, Abandoned

Antonyms: Defended, Supported, Recovery, Occupied

Example: The ship was stranded on the beach.

13 Crucial (adjective)

महत्वपूर्ण

Crucial meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

14 Replenish (verb)

फिर से भरना

Replenish meaning

To fill something up again.

Synonyms: Refill, Refresh, Restock, Restore

Antonyms: Damage, Drain, Waste, Eliminate

Example: The ship put in to port to replenish supplies.

15 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.

16 Forecast (verb)

पूर्वानुमान

Forecast meaning

Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook

Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate

Example: Did you see the weather forecast last night?

17 Moderate (adjective)

घटाना

Moderate meaning

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining

Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding

Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.

18 Essential (adjective)

अत्यावश्यक

Essential meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Water is essential for life.

19 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.

20 Restoration (noun)

मरम्मत

Restoration meaning

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing restoration.

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