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1). Stake (Verb) – चिन्हित करना
Definition: mark an area with stakes so as to claim ownership of it.
Synonyms: mark off, mark out, demarcate, mark the boundaries/limits of, outline
Antonyms: whole, safety, displace
Usage: the boundary between the two manors was properly staked out
2). Envisage (Verb) – परिकल्पना करना
Definition: contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Synonyms: foresee, predict, forecast, foretell, anticipate, expect, think likely, envision
Antonyms: disregard, ignore
Usage: the Rome Treaty envisaged free movement across frontiers
3). Infusion (Noun) – आसव
Definition: the introduction of a new element or quality into something
Synonyms: extract, decoction, mixture, infiltration
Antonyms: exclusion, erasure, deletion
Usage: the infusion of $6.3 million for improvements
4). Staunch (Adjective) – प्रतिबद्ध, समर्पित
Definition: very loyal and committed in attitude.
Synonyms:stalwart, loyal, faithful, trusty, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant,
Antonyms: disloyal, unfaithful, unreliable
Usage: a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby
5). Exempt (Adjective) – मुक्त
Definition: free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Synonyms: absolved, clear, excepted, excluded, favoured
Antonyms: hindered, accountable, prevented, answerable
Usage: these patients are exempt from all charges
6). Sovereignty (Noun) – संप्रभुता
Definition: supreme power or authority.
Synonyms:jurisdiction, supremacy, dominion, power, ascendancy, suzerainty, tyranny, hegemony, domination, sway, predominance
Antonyms: subservience, subjection
Usage: the sovereignty of Parliament
7). Manoeuvre (Noun) – पैंतरेबाजी
Definition: a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
Synonyms: operation, exercise, activity, move, movement, action
Antonyms: tautness, tightness, browbeat
Usage: snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes
8). Ratification (Noun) – अनुसमर्थन
Definition: the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
Synonyms: approve, confirm, endorse, establish
Antonyms: deny, destroy, disapprove, disagree
Usage: ratification of the treaty raised problems in several member states
9). Confrontational (Adjective) – टकराव
Definition: tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative
Synonyms: battle, contest, crisis, dispute
Antonyms: agreement, calm, peace
Usage: he distanced himself from the confrontational approach adopted by his predecessor
10). Recrimination (Noun) – आलोचना
Definition: an accusation in response to one from someone else
Synonyms: criticism, attack, attribution, censure, charge
Antonyms: endorsement, harmony, peace, flattery, approval
Usage: there are no tears, no recriminations
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