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1 Surrender (verb/noun)

आत्मसमर्पण करना

Surrender meaning

To give up control, power, possession, or resistance to someone or something.

Synonyms: Yield, Submit, Relinquish, Concede

Antonyms: Resist, Fight, Defend, Retain

Example: The soldiers decided to surrender after a long battle.

2 Outspoken (adjective)

स्पष्टवादी / मुखर

Outspoken meaning

Frank and direct in expressing one’s opinions.

Synonyms: Frank, Candid, Blunt, Forthright

Antonyms: Reserved, Reticent, Guarded, Evasive

Example: She was outspoken about the need for educational reforms.

3 Upshot (noun)

परिणाम / निष्कर्ष

Upshot meaning

The final result or conclusion of a situation.

Synonyms: Outcome, Result, Consequence, Conclusion

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning

Example: The upshot of the meeting was that the project would be delayed.

4 Excavate (verb)

खोदकर निकालना

Excavate meaning

To dig out and remove earth carefully to find something buried.

Synonyms: Dig, Unearth, Exhume, Extract

Antonyms: Bury, Fill, Cover, Conceal

Example: Archaeologists began to excavate the ancient ruins.

5 Architecture (noun)

वास्तुकला / स्थापत्य कला

Architecture meaning

The art and science of designing and constructing buildings or other structures.

Synonyms: Design, Construction, Building Design, Architectonics

Antonyms: Destruction, Demolition, Disorganization, Disorder

Example: The architecture of the palace reflects the artistic taste of that period.

6 Trespass (verb/noun)

अनधिकार प्रवेश करना

Trespass meaning

To enter someone’s land or property without permission.

Synonyms: Intrude, Encroach, Invade, Violate

Antonyms: Leave, Withdraw, Respect, Obey

Example: The guard warned the tourists not to trespass on private property.

7 Pardon (verb/noun)

क्षमा करना

Pardon meaning

To forgive someone for a mistake, offence, or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Forgive, Excuse, Absolve, Remit

Antonyms: Punish, Condemn, Blame, Accuse

Example: The governor decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

8 Shelter (noun/verb)

आश्रय देना / शरण

Shelter meaning

A place that gives protection from danger, bad weather, or difficulty; to protect someone or something.

Synonyms: Refuge, Protection, Haven, Sanctuary

Antonyms: Exposure, Danger, Risk, Vulnerability

Example: The villagers took shelter in a school during the storm.

9 Alliance (noun)

गठबंधन / संधि

Alliance meaning

A union or agreement between people, groups, or countries for a common purpose.

Synonyms: Union, Coalition, Partnership, Association

Antonyms: Opposition, Rivalry, Separation, Disunion

Example: The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defence cooperation.

10 Commerce (noun)

वाणिज्य / व्यापार

Commerce meaning

The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale.

Synonyms: Trade, Business, Exchange, Marketing

Antonyms: Nontrade, Inactivity, Idleness, Stagnation

Example: Commerce between the two countries increased after the new trade agreement.

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