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1 Prolongation (noun)

लंबा

Prolongation meaning

Continuing for a long time

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought.

2 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 struck him as devastating.

3 Deliberate (adjective)

विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Deliberate 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.

4 Striking (adjective)

असाधारण रूप से

Striking meaning

In a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

Synonyms: Extremely, Highly, Remarkably, Conspicuously

Antonyms: Boringly, Modestly, Drably, Quietly

Example: He strikingly showed he had a very different style.

5 Impunity (noun)

दण्डमुक्ति

Impunity meaning

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection

Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility

Example: The corrupt officials acted with impunity, knowing they would not face any consequences.

6 Sovereignty (noun)

संप्रभुता

Sovereignty meaning

Supreme power or authority.

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

7 Invasion (noun)

आक्रमण

Invasion meaning

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

8 Designated (verb)

नामित

Designated meaning

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled

Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.

9 Negotiation (noun)

बातचीत

Negotiation 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.

10 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.

11 Ruined (adjective)

बर्बाद

Ruined meaning

Destroyed or severely damaged, especially to the point of being beyond repair or recovery.

Synonyms: Destroyed, Wrecked, Shattered, Devastated

Antonyms: Restored, Repaired, Preserved, Rebuilt

Example: The storm ruined the entire crop for the season.

12 Compensation (noun)

मुआवज़ा

Compensation meaning

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.

13 Numerous (adjective)

बहुत

Numerous meaning

Great in number.

Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large

Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small

Example: We've had numerous meetings about it.

14 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.

15 Recedes (verb)

मंदी

Recedes meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Synonyms: Downturn, Depression, Slump, Trough

Antonyms: Boom, Upturn, Increase, Rise

Example: The recession caused sales to drop off.

16 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.

17 Breaches (noun)

उल्लंघन

Breaches meaning

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.

18 Assistance (noun)

सहायता

Assistance meaning

The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment

Example: The project was completed on time with the assistance of the entire team.

19 Affected (verb)

प्रभावित

Affected meaning

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

20 Impacted (adjective)

प्रभाव

Impacted meaning

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.

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