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1). Contingent (Adjective) – आकस्मिक
Definition: subject to chance, occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
Synonyms:chance, accidental, fortuitous, possible, unforeseen, unforeseeable, unexpected, unpredicted, unpredictable, unanticipated
Antonyms: designed, planned, essential, certain, definite
Usage: the contingent nature of the job
2). Unilateral (Adjective) – एकपक्षीय, एकतरफा
Definition: (of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others.
Synonyms: one-sided, independent
Antonyms: bilateral, many-sided, multi-lateral
Usage: unilateral nuclear disarmament
3). Wedge (Verb) – पच्चर करना
Definition: force into a narrow space
Synonyms: squeeze, cram, jam, crush, pack, thrust, ram, force, push, stow
Antonyms: dislodge, unfasten, defend, loose, distributed
Usage: she wedged her holdall between two bags
4). Discomfiture (Noun) – शर्मिंदगी, संघर्ष, बेचैनी
Definition: a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness.
Synonyms:embarrassment, unease, uneasiness, awkwardness, discomfort, discomposure, abashment, confusion, agitation
Antonyms: ascent, attainment, calm, creation, delight, peace
Usage: many MPs are secretly enjoying his discomfiture
5). Rebuff (Verb) –अस्वीकार करना
Definition: reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
Synonyms: reject, turn down, spurn, refuse, decline, repudiate, disdain
Antonyms: accept, welcome
Usage: I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms
6). Indictment (Noun) – अभियोग
Definition: a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
Synonyms: charge, accusation, arraignment, citation, summons
Antonyms: praise, absolution, acquittal, exoneration
Usage: an indictment for conspiracy
7). Agglomeration (Noun) –संग्रह या संयोजन
Definition: a mass or collection of things; an assemblage.
Synonyms: collection, mass, cluster, lump, clump, pile, heap, bunch, stack, bundle, quantity, hoard, store, stockpile
Antonyms: disperse, dab, diffusion, breakdown, anatomy, crumb
Usage: the arts centre is an agglomeration of theatres, galleries, shops, restaurants and bars
8). Accord (Verb) – किसी को शक्ति, स्थिति, या मान्यता देना ।
Definition: give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).
Synonyms: give, grant, tender, present, award, hand, vouchsafe, concede, yield, cede
Antonyms: withhold, remove
Usage: the powers accorded to the head of state
9). Enact (Verb) – क़ानून अमल में लाना
Definition: make (a bill or other proposal) law
Synonyms: pass, approve, ratify, validate, sanction, authorize, accept
Antonyms: fail, direct, hinder, miss, prevent, repeal
Usage: legislation was enacted to attract international companies
10). Undermine (Verb) –दुर्बल करना
Definition: lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
Synonyms: subvert, sabotage, threaten, weaken, compromise, diminish, reduce, impair, mar, spoil, ruin, impede, hinder, damage, hurt, injure, cripple, disable, enfeeble, sap, shake
Antonyms: enhance, improve, strengthen
Usage: this could undermine years of hard work
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