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  1. 1

    determine(verb)

    /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

    निर्धारित करना (nirdharit karna)

    to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly

    After reading the contract, I was still unable to determine if our company was liable for back wages.

    अनुबंध पढ़ने के बाद भी, मैं यह निर्धारित नहीं कर पाया कि हमारी कंपनी बकाया वेतन के लिए उत्तरदायी है या नहीं।

    The skill of the union bargainers will determine whether the automotive plant will open next week

    समानार्थीascertainestablishfind outverifyresolvedecide
    विलोमdoubtquestionwaverhesitatespeculateguess
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    convince(verb)

    /kənˈvɪns/

    मनाना (manaanaa)

    to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true

    He convinced me that he was right.

    उसने मुझे मना लिया कि वह सही था।

    समानार्थीpersuadeassuresatisfyswaywin overinfluence
    विलोमdissuadediscouragedeterdoubtunconvince
  3. 3

    consequence(noun)

    /ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/

    परिणाम

    a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result

    As a consequence of not having seen a dentist for several years, Lydia had several cavities.

    कई वर्षों तक दंत चिकित्सक को न दिखाने के परिणामस्वरूप, लिडिया को कई कैविटीज़ हो गईं।

    The consequence of not following the service instructions for your car is that the warranty is invalidated

    समानार्थीresultoutcomeeffectramificationaftermathsequel
    विलोमcauseoriginantecedentsourcereason
  4. 4

    ignore(verb)

    /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

    अनदेखा करना (andekha karna)

    to pay no attention to something

    He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette

    उसने सभी 'धूम्रपान निषेध' के संकेतों को अनदेखा कर दिया और एक सिगरेट जला ली।

    When the director is working at the computer, she ignores everything around her

    समानार्थीdisregardoverlookneglectdisregardpay no attention toshundiscountbrush aside
    विलोमheednoticeacknowledgeattend toregardconsider
  5. 5

    basis(noun)

    /ˈbeɪsɪs/

    आधार, कारण

    the reason why people take a particular action

    The manager didn't have any basis for firing the employee

    प्रबंधक के पास कर्मचारी को नौकरी से निकालने का कोई आधार नहीं था।

    On the basis of my ten years of loyalty to this company, I feel that I deserve three weeks vacation

    समानार्थीfoundationreasongroundprincipleunderpinningjustificationrationale
    विलोमderivativesuperstructureeffectresultconsequence
  6. 6

    concentrate(verb)

    /ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/

    ध्यान केंद्रित करना (dhyān kendrit karnā - verb form used as a noun)

    to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else

    We should concentrate our efforts on the last quarter of the year

    हमें साल की आखिरी तिमाही पर अपना ध्यान केंद्रित करना चाहिए।

    In his quiet, corner office, the manager could finally concentrate and finish his work

    समानार्थीfocuscenterdirecthoneintensifydevoteapply oneself
    विलोमdispersedistractdivertscatterdiffuse
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    conclude(verb)

    /kənˈkluːd/

    निष्कर्ष निकालना (Nishkarsh nikaalana)

    to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen

    After long discussions, the board has concluded that the project has to be canceled

    लंबी चर्चाओं के बाद, बोर्ड ने यह निष्कर्ष निकाला है कि परियोजना को रद्द करना होगा।

    The committee members concluded the meeting early so that they could finish their budgets

    समानार्थीdeduceinferdecidedetermineresolvejudgeascertainunderstand
    विलोमbegincommenceinitiatestartopendoubtquestion
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    examine(verb)

    /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

    जांचना (jaanchana)

    to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully

    Before marketing a new product, researchers must carefully examine it from every aspect

    किसी नए उत्पाद का विपणन करने से पहले, शोधकर्ताओं को हर पहलू से उसकी सावधानीपूर्वक जांच करनी चाहिए।

    Good researchers have to examine every possible option, including some that seem bizarre

    समानार्थीinspectinvestigatescrutinizeanalyzestudyprobeassessreview
    विलोमignoreoverlookneglectdisregardskimglance
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    claim(verb)

    /kleɪm/

    दावा करना, कहना

    to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it

    The man claimed to have seen a strange spaceship over the field.

    उस आदमी ने दावा किया कि उसने खेत के ऊपर एक अजीब अंतरिक्ष यान देखा था।

    समानार्थीassertdeclareprofessmaintaindemandretrievecollect
    विलोमdisclaimdenyrelinquishwaiveforfeitabandon
  10. 10

    aware(adjective)

    /əˈwer/

    जागरूक

    knowing or realizing something

    My dentist made me aware that I should have an appointment twice a year

    मेरे दंत चिकित्सक ने मुझे जागरूक कराया कि मुझे वर्ष में दो बार अपॉइंटमेंट लेनी चाहिए।

    I was not aware that flossing my teeth could prevent a buildup of plaque

    समानार्थीconsciousinformedmindfulcognizantsensibleperceptive
    विलोमunawareignorantobliviousunconsciousheedless
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    admit(verb)

    /ədˈmɪt/

    स्वीकार करना, कबूल करना

    to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true

    He finally admitted breaking the window when his mother asked him.

    जब माँ ने पूछा तो उसने आख़िरकार खिड़की तोड़ना कबूल कर लिया।

    समानार्थीacceptacknowledgeconfessgrantreceivetake in
    विलोमdenyrejectexcluderefuse
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    connection(noun)

    /kəˈnekʃn/

    संबंध, संपर्क, जुड़ाव

    something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.

    Police have found no connection between the two crimes.

    पुलिस को दोनों अपराधों के बीच कोई संबंध नहीं मिला है।

    समानार्थीrelationshiplinkassociationcorrelationbondtienexus
    विलोमseparationdetachmentseverancedisconnectionisolation
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    aim(verb)

    /eɪm/

    लक्ष्य रखना, उद्देश्य रखना

    to try or plan to achieve something

    They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.

    वे बेरोज़गारी को 50% तक कम करने का लक्ष्य रख रहे हैं।

    They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year.

    समानार्थीgoalpurposeobjectivetargetintendstriveaspire
    विलोमaimlessdriftwanderstray
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    disadvantage(noun)

    /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

    नुकसान, हानि, कमी

    something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress

    The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.

    उसे कोई विदेशी भाषा नहीं आती थी, इस कारण वह स्पष्ट रूप से नुकसान की स्थिति में आ गया।

    I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.

    समानार्थीdrawbackhandicapdownsideweaknesssetbackimpedimenthindrance
    विलोमadvantagebenefitassetstrength
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    advise(verb)

    /ədˈvaɪz/

    सलाह देना (salah dena)

    to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation

    I think I'd advise leaving the company.

    मुझे लगता है कि मैं कंपनी छोड़ने की सलाह दूंगा।

    Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.

    समानार्थीrecommendsuggestguidecounselwarnurgeencourage
    विलोमdissuadediscouragedetermisguide
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    confuse(verb)

    /kənˈfjuːz/

    भ्रमित करना

    to make somebody unable to think clearly or understand something

    They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened.

    उन्होंने जो हुआ उसके विरोधाभासी खातों से मुझे भ्रमित कर दिया।

    My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.

    समानार्थीbewilderperplexbafflemuddledisorientflusterpuzzle
    विलोमclarifyenlightenexplainsimplifyelucidateunravel
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    definite(adjective)

    /ˈdefɪnət/

    निश्चित

    sure or certain; unlikely to change

    I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.

    मैंने अफवाहें सुनी हैं, लेकिन कुछ भी निश्चित नहीं है।

    That's definite then, is it?

    समानार्थीcertainsureclearexplicitpreciseabsoluteconclusive
    विलोमindefiniteuncertainvagueambiguousdoubtfulunclear
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    expected(adjective)

    /ɪkˈspektɪd/

    अपेक्षित

    that you think will happen

    this year's expected earnings

    इस साल की अपेक्षित कमाई

    Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.

    समानार्थीanticipatedpredictedforecastedprospectivesupposedhoped-for
    विलोमunexpectedunforeseensurprisingdoubtfulunlikely
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    conclusion(noun)

    /kənˈkluːʒn/

    निष्कर्ष (nishkarsh)

    something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation

    I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.

    मैं इस निष्कर्ष पर पहुंचा हूँ कि वह इस नौकरी के लिए सही व्यक्ति नहीं है।

    We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.

    समानार्थीinferencedeductiondeterminationjudgmentresolutionoutcomeendresult
    विलोमbeginningstartopeningintroductionpremiseassumption
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    belief(noun)

    /bɪˈliːf/

    विश्वास (vishvaas)

    a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right

    Vietnamese people have some beliefs about Tet.

    वियतनामी लोगों की टेट के बारे में कुछ मान्यताएँ हैं। (viyatnaamee logon kee tet ke baare mein kuchh maanyataen hain.)

    I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.

    समानार्थीfaithtrustconvictionopinionfeelingassumption
    विलोमdisbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrustdenial
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    doubt(noun)

    /daʊt/

    संदेह, शक

    a feeling of being uncertain about something or not believing something

    I have no doubt that she is telling the truth.

    मुझे इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं कि वह सच बोल रही है।

    समानार्थीuncertaintyskepticismdistrustquestionsuspicion
    विलोमcertaintybelieffaithtrustconviction
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    contrast(noun)

    /ˈkɑːntræst/

    अंतर, विरोधाभास, कंट्रास्ट

    a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them

    There is a striking contrast between the bright colours and the dark background.

    चटक रंगों और गहरी पृष्ठभूमि के बीच एक स्पष्ट अंतर दिखाई देता है।

    समानार्थीcomparedifferentiateopposedistinguishdifferset offjuxtapose
    विलोमsimilaritylikenessresemblanceagreementharmonysamenessunity
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    clue(noun)

    /kluː/

    सुराग, संकेत

    a piece of information or an object that helps you find the answer to a question, problem or mystery

    He gave me some clues to answer his question.

    उसने मुझे अपने सवाल का जवाब देने के लिए कुछ संकेत दिए।

    समानार्थीhintindicationsuggestionsigntraceevidencelead
    विलोमcertaintyproofanswersolution
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    comparison(noun)

    /kəmˈpærɪsn/

    तुलना (tulna)

    the process of comparing two or more people or things

    A comparison of the two cars showed that one was faster.

    दो कारों की तुलना से पता चला कि एक तेज़ थी।

    समानार्थीcontrastcollationjuxtapositionanalogycorrelation
    विलोमisolationseparationdisconnectiondissimilarity