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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Subvention (noun)

अनुदान

Subvention meaning

Financial support (such as a grant, subsidy, or assistance) given by a government or an organization to reduce costs or encourage an activity.

Synonyms: Subsidy, Grant, Aid, Assistance

Antonyms: Penalty, Fine, Levy, Exaction

Example: The government announced a subvention on farm loans to lower the interest burden for small farmers.

2 Repatriation (noun)

स्वदेश वापसी

Repatriation meaning

The process of returning someone to their own country, or the return of money/assets back to the country of origin.

Synonyms: Return, Restoration, Homecoming, Resettlement

Antonyms: Expatriation, Exile, Deportation, Banishment

Example: The repatriation of citizens was arranged during the crisis, and funds held abroad were also repatriated.

3 Pendency (noun)

लंबित अवस्था

Pendency meaning

The state of being pending or not yet decided; the period during which something remains unresolved, especially cases in courts.

Synonyms: Pending status, Unresolved state, Awaiting decision, Continuance

Antonyms: Resolution, Conclusion, Finality, Settlement

Example: The pendency of cases in the court increased due to repeated adjournments.

4 Amalgamation (noun)

विलय

Amalgamation meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting two or more things into one.

Synonyms: Merger, Consolidation, Combination, Fusion

Antonyms: Separation, Division, Split, Dissolution

Example: The amalgamation of the two companies created a single stronger organization.

5 Disqualification (noun)

अयोग्यता

Disqualification meaning

The act of preventing someone from taking part in something, or a condition that makes a person ineligible, especially under rules/law.

Synonyms: Ineligibility, Debarment, Exclusion, Bar

Antonyms: Qualification, Eligibility, Authorization, Approval

Example: His disqualification from the election was challenged in court on procedural grounds.

6 Immunity (noun)

प्रतिरक्षा / उन्मुक्ति

Immunity meaning

Protection or exemption from something, especially from legal action, duties, or penalties; also the body’s ability to resist disease.

Synonyms: Exemption, Protection, Safeguard, Indemnity

Antonyms: Liability, Vulnerability, Exposure, Susceptibility

Example: The diplomat claimed immunity from prosecution under international law.

7 Empanelment (noun)

पैनल में शामिल करना

Empanelment meaning

The process of selecting, appointing, or enrolling someone/something onto an official panel or approved list.

Synonyms: Enrollment, Appointment, Listing, Selection

Antonyms: Exclusion, Removal, Delisting, Disenrollment

Example: The hospital’s empanelment with the insurer enabled cashless treatment for eligible patients.

8 Retrenchment (noun)

कटौती / छंटनी

Retrenchment meaning

The act of reducing costs or spending; in employment, the reduction of staff by layoffs or termination to cut expenses.

Synonyms: Cutback, Downsizing, Layoff, Austerity

Antonyms: Expansion, Hiring, Enlargement, Increase

Example: The company announced retrenchment due to falling revenues and rising operational costs.

9 Prosecution (noun)

अभियोजन

Prosecution meaning

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against a person, especially for a criminal offence; also the legal team that represents the state in a criminal case.

Synonyms: Legal action, Indictment, Proceedings, Litigation

Antonyms: Defense, Acquittal, Exoneration, Absolution

Example: The prosecution presented evidence to prove the accused’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

10 Gratuity (noun)

उपदान / इनाम

Gratuity meaning

A sum of money given as a tip or as thanks for a service; also a lump-sum payment given by an employer to an employee, especially on retirement or after a period of service.

Synonyms: Tip, Bonus, Reward, Honorarium

Antonyms: Penalty, Fine, Deduction, Forfeiture

Example: After retirement, he received gratuity as per the service rules, and the waiter was also given a small gratuity for good service.

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