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1 Supersede (verb)

स्थान लेना, प्रतिस्थापित करना

Supersede meaning

To take the place of someone or something; to replace because of being better or more modern.

Synonyms: Replace, Displace, Succeed, Override

Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Support, Uphold

Example: New digital systems will supersede the old paper-based methods in the office.

2 Exemplify (verb)

उदाहरण द्वारा स्पष्ट करना

Exemplify meaning

To show or illustrate something by giving an example; to be a typical example of something.

Synonyms: Illustrate, Demonstrate, Represent, Manifest

Antonyms: Obscure, Confuse, Misrepresent, Distort

Example: Her disciplined lifestyle exemplifies true dedication and hard work.

3 Diverge (verb)

अलग हो जाना, भिन्न होना

Diverge meaning

To separate and go in different directions; to differ from a common point or standard.

Synonyms: Separate, Deviate, Split, Divert

Antonyms: Converge, Unite, Combine, Merge

Example: The two friends’ career paths began to diverge after college.

4 Contravene (verb)

Contravene meaning

To act against or be in conflict with a law, rule, or agreement; to break or go against something officially decided.

Synonyms: Violate, Breach, Infringe, Defy

Antonyms: Comply, Obey, Uphold, Follow

Example: The company was fined because it contravened environmental protection laws.

5 Instigate (verb)

उकसाना, भड़काना

Instigate meaning

To provoke, start, or bring about an action, especially something bad like conflict or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Provoke, Incite, Stir, Spur

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Hinder, Calm

Example: His hateful speech helped instigate violence in the area.

6 Synergy (noun)

सामूहिक तालमेल, संयुक्त शक्ति

Synergy meaning

The combined power of a group working together that is greater than the sum of their individual efforts.

Synonyms: Cooperation, Collaboration, Harmony, Teamwork

Antonyms: Conflict, Discord, Rivalry, Isolation

Example: The synergy between the marketing and sales teams helped the company achieve record profits this year.

7 Hierarchy (noun)

Hierarchy meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels according to their importance, status, or authority.

Synonyms: Ranking, Order, Pecking order, Chain of command

Antonyms: Equality, Uniformity, Egalitarianism, Parity

Example: In a strict corporate hierarchy, decisions are usually made by people at the top levels of management.

8 Inherent (adjective)

जन्मजात, स्वाभाविक, अंतर्निहित

Inherent meaning

Existing in something as a natural, essential, or permanent quality; built-in.

Synonyms: Innate, Intrinsic, Natural, Built-in

Antonyms: Acquired, External, Extrinsic, Added

Example: Honesty is an inherent quality of a true leader.

9 Dilemma (noun)

दुविधा, उलझन

Dilemma meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more equally undesirable or confusing options.

Synonyms: Predicament, Quandary, Confusion, Plight

Antonyms: Solution, Certainty, Clarity, Advantage

Example: She was in a dilemma about whether to continue her job or prepare full-time for competitive exams.

10 Unduly (adverb)

अत्यधिक रूप से, अनुचित रूप से

Unduly meaning

To an excessive, unreasonable, or inappropriate degree.

Synonyms: Excessively, Unreasonably, Overly, Improperly

Antonyms: Reasonably, Appropriately, Fairly, Justly

Example: Example: The student was unduly punished for a very small mistake.

11 Abstain (verb)

परहेज करना / दूर रहना

Abstain meaning

To deliberately choose not to do something; to refrain from an action, vote, or indulgence.

Synonyms: Refrain, Withhold, Desist, Avoid

Antonyms: Indulge, Participate, Engage, Involve

Example: Many members chose to abstain from voting during the controversial decision.

12 Allege (verb)

आरोप लगाना

Allege meaning

Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Synonyms: Claim, Assert, Accuse, Maintain

Antonyms: Deny, Refute, Disprove, Contradict

Example: The witness alleged that the manager had been involved in the fraud.

13 Confer (verb)

प्रदान करना / विचार-विमर्श करना

Confer meaning

To grant or bestow (a title, honor, or benefit) or to discuss something seriously to reach a decision.

Synonyms: Bestow, Grant, Consult, Deliberate

Antonyms: Withhold, Deprive, Deny, Ignore

Example: The university decided to confer an honorary degree on the distinguished scientist.

14 Delegate (verb)

जिम्मेदारी सौंपना

Delegate meaning

To give part of your work, authority, or responsibility to another person so they can do it on your behalf.

Synonyms: Assign, Entrust, Appoint, Authorize

Antonyms: Retain, Withhold, Keep, Take on

Example: A good leader knows how to delegate tasks to the team to achieve better results.

15 Detract (verb)

महत्त्व या मूल्य कम करना

Detract meaning

To reduce or take away the worth, value, or importance of something.

Synonyms: Diminish, Undermine, Belittle, Reduce

Antonyms: Enhance, Strengthen, Boost, Improve

Example: His rude behavior during the event did not detract from the success of the program.

16 Immerse (verb)

डूब जाना / पूरी तरह मग्न हो जाना

Immerse meaning

To involve oneself deeply in an activity or to put something completely under a liquid.

Synonyms: Absorb, Engross, Submerge, Plunge

Antonyms: Emerge, Withdraw, Detach, Disengage

Example: She likes to immerse herself in her studies before the final exams.

17 Instill (verb)

धीरे-धीरे किसी के मन में भावना या विचार बैठाना

Instill meaning

To gradually but firmly establish (an idea, attitude, or feeling) in a person's mind.

Synonyms: Implant, Inculcate, Infuse, Imbue

Antonyms: Eradicate, Remove, Expel, Eliminate

Example: Parents should instill good manners in their children from a young age.

18 Devout (adjective)

बहुत धार्मिक / अत्यंत निष्ठावान

Devout meaning

Deeply religious or sincerely committed to a belief or purpose.

Synonyms: Pious, Faithful, Sincere, Dedicated

Antonyms: Irreligious, Apathetic, Doubtful, Indifferent

Example: She is a devout follower who never misses her daily prayers.

19 Entail (verb)

अनिवार्य रूप से शामिल होना / परिणामस्वरूप निहित होना

Entail meaning

To involve something as a necessary or unavoidable part or consequence.

Synonyms: Involve, Require, Necessitate, Imply

Antonyms: Exclude, Eliminate, Avoid, Preclude

Example: Getting a government job often entails years of consistent hard work and preparation.

20 Dilute (verb)

पतला या कमज़ोर करना

Dilute meaning

Make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding another substance (usually water); make something weaker in force, value, or effectiveness.

Synonyms: Weaken, Thin, Diminish, Water-down

Antonyms: Strengthen, Concentrate, Intensify, Enrich

Example: Adding too much water will dilute the juice and spoil its original taste.

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