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1 Pledge (noun)

प्रतिज्ञा

Pledge meaning

A solemn promise or commitment, often made publicly.

Synonyms: Promise, Commitment, Vow, Assurance

Antonyms: Betrayal, Renunciation, Denial, Refusal

Example: She took a pledge to protect the environment and reduce plastic use.

2 Inflict (verb)

दंड देना

Inflict meaning

Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.

Synonyms: Impose, Cause, Administer, Deal

Antonyms: Relieve, Alleviate, Ease, Comfort

Example: The officer was punished for trying to inflict harm on an innocent person.

3 Exert (verb)

प्रयास करना

Exert meaning

Make a physical or mental effort.

Synonyms: Apply, Use, Employ, Exercise

Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Refrain, Withhold

Example: He had to exert all his strength to lift the heavy box.

4 Deploy (verb)

तैनात करना

Deploy meaning

Move into position for effective use; arrange or use strategically.

Synonyms: Station, Position, Assign, Utilize

Antonyms: Withdraw, Recall, Remove, Disband

Example: The army decided to deploy additional troops near the border.

5 Retain (verb)

बनाए रखना

Retain meaning

Keep possession of; continue to have or hold.

Synonyms: Keep, Maintain, Preserve, Hold

Antonyms: Lose, Release, Surrender, Discard

Example: The company worked hard to retain its best employees.

6 Sheer (adjective)

पूर्ण

Sheer meaning

Complete and absolute; also very thin and transparent.

Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Utter, Transparent

Antonyms: Partial, Incomplete, Opaque, Cloudy

Example: It was sheer luck that saved him from the accident.

7 Surpass (verb)

पार करना

Surpass meaning

Exceed; be better or greater than something.

Synonyms: Exceed, Outdo, Outstrip, Overtake

Antonyms: Fall short, Lag behind, Underperform, Trail

Example: Her dedication helped her surpass all expectations in the exam.

8 Impel (verb)

प्रेरित करना

Impel meaning

Drive, force, or urge someone to do something.

Synonyms: Urge, Compel, Drive, Propel

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Restrain, Hinder

Example: A strong sense of duty can impel a person to help others.

9 Assess (verb)

आकलन करना

Assess meaning

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

Synonyms: Evaluate, Appraise, Judge, Estimate

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Overlook

Example: The teacher will assess your answer based on clarity and accuracy.

10 Constitute (verb)

गठन करना

Constitute meaning

Be (a part) of a whole; form or make up something.

Synonyms: Form, Compose, Make up, Establish

Antonyms: Dissolve, Disband, Destroy, Dismantle

Example: Women constitute a large part of the workforce in this sector.

11 Accumulate (verb)

अकुमुलित करना / जमा करना

Accumulate meaning

Gradually collect or gather

Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Amass, Assemble

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Dissipate, Distribute

Example: Over time, he managed to accumulate enough savings to start his own business.

12 Artificial (adjective)

कृत्रिम

Artificial meaning

Made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally

Synonyms: Synthetic, Man-made, Fake, Imitation

Antonyms: Natural, Genuine, Real, Authentic

Example: The flowers looked beautiful, but they were artificial and had no fragrance.

13 Chaos (noun)

अराजकता

Chaos meaning

Complete disorder and confusion

Synonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Turmoil, Anarchy

Antonyms: Order, Harmony, Peace, Stability

Example: After the sudden announcement, the office fell into chaos as everyone rushed for updates.

14 Collaborate (verb)

सहयोग करना

Collaborate meaning

Work jointly with others, especially on a project

Synonyms: Cooperate, Team up, Coordinate, Partner

Antonyms: Compete, Oppose, Resist, Work alone

Example: The two researchers decided to collaborate to develop a more effective vaccine.

15 Crisis (noun)

संकट

Crisis meaning

A time of intense difficulty, danger, or uncertainty

Synonyms: Emergency, Disaster, Turmoil, Catastrophe

Antonyms: Stability, Safety, Calm, Normality

Example: During the financial crisis, many small businesses struggled to survive.

16 Exaggerate (verb)

अतिशयोक्ति करना

Exaggerate meaning

Represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is

Synonyms: Overstate, Embellish, Magnify, Hyperbolize

Antonyms: Understate, Minimize, Downplay, Reduce

Example: He tends to exaggerate his achievements to impress others.

17 Hostile (adjective)

शत्रुतापूर्ण

Hostile meaning

Unfriendly; showing anger or opposition

Synonyms: Unfriendly, Aggressive, Antagonistic, Adverse

Antonyms: Friendly, Kind, Welcoming, Amiable

Example: The negotiations failed because both sides remained hostile throughout the meeting.

18 Intimidate (verb)

डराना-धमकाना

Intimidate meaning

Frighten or threaten someone into doing what you want

Synonyms: Threaten, Frighten, Bully, Daunt

Antonyms: Encourage, Comfort, Reassure, Support

Example: The stronger team tried to intimidate the newcomers with aggressive behavior.

19 Investigate (verb)

जांच करना

Investigate meaning

Carry out a systematic examination to discover the truth

Synonyms: Examine, Inquire, Probe, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard

Example: The police decided to investigate the matter before making any arrests.

20 Vigorous (adjective)

जोशीला

Vigorous meaning

Strong, healthy, and full of energy

Synonyms: Energetic, Robust, Forceful, Strenuous

Antonyms: Weak, Lethargic, Feeble, Listless

Example: He made a vigorous effort to finish the race despite the heat.

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