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1 Proximity (noun)

निकटता

Proximity meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Synonyms: Closeness, Nearness, Presence, Juxtaposition

Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness

Example: Part of the attraction is Darwin's proximity to Asia.

2 Pursue (verb)

पीछा करना

Pursue meaning

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

3 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.

4 Intensified (verb)

तीव्र

Intensified meaning

To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

Synonyms: Aggravate, Boost, Deepen, Enhance

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Hinder, Hurt

Example: His feelings for her only intensified in the face of rejection.

5 Assemble (verb)

इकट्ठे

Assemble meaning

Gather together in one place for a common purpose.

Synonyms: Collect, Convene, Gather, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Distribute, Scatter

Example: She assembled all of her old photos into three albums.

6 Retaining (adjective)

बनाए रखा

Retaining meaning

Continue to have (something)

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.

7 Associated (adjective)

संबंधित

Associated meaning

Connected with something else.

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.

8 Lack (noun)

कमी

Lack meaning

The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss

Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success

Example: Sam did not lack for friends.

9 Speculate (verb)

अनुमान

Speculate 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.

10 Estimate (verb)

अनुमानित

Estimate meaning

Roughly calculated

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.

11 Adequate (adjective)

पर्याप्त

Adequate meaning

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent

Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent

Example: The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.

12 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.

13 Instances (noun)

उदाहरण

Instances meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

14 Emphasizing (verb)

बल देना

Emphasizing meaning

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

15 Humiliating (adjective)

अपमानित

Humiliating meaning

Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean

Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote

Example: You'll humiliate me in front of the whole school.

16 Desire (verb)

आकांक्षा

Desire meaning

To want something, especially strongly.

Synonyms: Ambition, Appetite, Aspiration, Craving

Antonyms: Apathy, Disgust, Disinterest, Dislike

Example: Everyone has a desire for peace.

17 Floated (verb)

बहाना

Floated meaning

Rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.

Synonyms: Drift, Glide, Hang, Hover

Antonyms: Drown, Sink, Rush

Example: They floated the logs down the river.

18 Ensure (verb)

सुनिश्चित

Ensure meaning

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

19 Mobility (noun)

गतिशीलता

Mobility meaning

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

Synonyms: Motion, Shifting, Movement, Migration

Antonyms: Cessation, Inertia, Termination, Stillness

Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.

20 Curb (noun)

नियंत्रण

Curb meaning

A check or restraint on something.

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

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