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1 Fragile (adjective)

कमज़ोर

Fragile meaning

Easily broken or damaged.

Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial

Example: A small, fragile old lady.

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 Divergence (noun)

विभिन्न

Divergence meaning

Tending to be different or develop in different directions.

Synonyms: Differing, Varying, Different, Dissimilar

Antonyms: Similar, Same, Parallel, Identical

Example: Their lives and careers took divergent paths.

4 Speculation (noun)

अनुमान

Speculation meaning

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain

Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact

Example: This is pure speculation on my part.

5 Sparing (adjective)

बख़्श देना

Sparing meaning

To refrain from harming or destroying.

Synonyms: Intact, Well, Safe, Secure

Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Hurt, Harmed

Example: Because he agreed to their terms, his life was spared.

6 Impeachment (noun)

निंदा

Impeachment meaning

An act of calling into question the integrity or validity of something.

Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Indictment

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment

Example: He will not be the first official to face impeachment.

7 Stern (adjective)

गंभीर, कठोर

Stern meaning

Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft

Example: The teacher gave a stern warning to the students about cheating during exams.

8 Deliberations (noun)

विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Deliberations meaning

Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.

9 Defying (verb)

अवज्ञा

Defying meaning

A refusal to obey something or someone.

Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation

Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace

Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of defiance.

10 Verdict (noun)

निर्णय

Verdict meaning

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The verdict was not guilty.

11 Expedite (verb)

शीघ्र

Expedite meaning

to make something happen more quickly

Synonyms: Speed Up, Accelerate, Hurry, Hasten

Antonyms: Delay, Hinder

Example: We're trying to expedite the process of reviewing applications.

12 Privileged (adjective)

सुविधा

Privileged meaning

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization

Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss

Example: Having been born to privilege in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.

13 Hailed (verb)

जयजयकार करना

Hailed meaning

To call someone in order to attract their attention.

Synonyms: Praised, Applauded, Acclaimed, Commended

Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning

Example: Shall we hail a taxi?

14 Expansion (noun)

फैलना या फैलाना

Expansion meaning

To become or to make something bigger.

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.

15 Provoked (verb)

उकसावा

Provoked 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

16 Attempts (verb)

प्रयासित

Attempts meaning

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

17 Appropriate (adjective)

उचित

Appropriate meaning

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.

18 Hosted (verb)

मेजबानी करना

Hosted 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.

19 Refraining (verb)

प्रतिबंधित किया

Refraining meaning

Stop oneself from doing something.

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I refrained.

20 Sustainable (adjective)

निरंतरता

Sustainable meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

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