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English: A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
Explanation: Imagine two cars facing each other on a very narrow road, neither can move forward or backward without the other moving. That's an impasse. It's a situation where no solution or agreement can be reached.
गतिरोध, गतिरोध की स्थिति
Adjective Hard
English: Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Explanation: Something contentious is something that people strongly disagree about, often leading to arguments or debates. It's a topic that stirs up strong opinions.
विवादास्पद, झगड़ालू
Noun Hard
English: The action of fixing the boundaries or limits of something.
Explanation: In politics, delimitation refers specifically to the process of redrawing electoral boundaries to ensure that each constituency has roughly the same population, thus ensuring fair representation.
परिसीमन, सीमा निर्धारण
Verb (present participle/gerun
English: Encouraging the development of something good or desirable.
Explanation: To foster means to help something grow, develop, or improve, often by providing support, encouragement, or suitable conditions.
पालन-पोषण करना, बढ़ावा देना
Verb (past participle/adjectiv Hard
English: Defeated thoroughly.
Explanation: When someone or something is vanquished, they have been completely overcome or defeated, especially in a battle, competition, or argument. It often implies a decisive victory.
पराजित, हारा हुआ
Adjective Hard
English: Tending to cause harm; harmful.
Explanation: If something is detrimental, it has a negative or damaging effect on something else. It's often used in formal contexts.
हानिकारक, अहितकर
Noun Hard
English: A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.
Explanation: A prerequisite is something you must have or do before you can do something else. For example, a certain course might be a prerequisite for a more advanced course.
पूर्व-अपेक्षा, अनिवार्य शर्त
Verb Hard
English: Surrounds and has or holds within; includes.
Explanation: To encompass means to include a wide range of things, or to completely surround something. It suggests a comprehensive scope.
समाहित करना, घेरना
Noun
English: An attempt to achieve a goal.
Explanation: An endeavor is a serious and often difficult effort or attempt to do something. It implies persistence and hard work towards a specific aim.
प्रयास, प्रयत्न
Noun
English: Agreement or harmony.
Explanation: Accord refers to a state of agreement or harmony between people, groups, or ideas. It can also refer to a formal agreement or treaty.
समझौता, सहमति
Adjective Hard
English: Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Explanation: If something is inherent, it is a basic or essential part of something or someone, and it cannot be separated from it. It's a natural quality.
अंतर्निहित, स्वाभाविक
Noun
English: A large number of people or things.
Explanation: A multitude refers to a very large quantity or number of something, often people. It emphasizes the sheer volume.
भीड़, जनसमूह, बहुत बड़ी संख्या
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Expressing an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.
Explanation: To articulate means to express your thoughts, feelings, or ideas clearly and effectively in words. It can also refer to forming a joint.
स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त करना, उच्चारण करना
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Bringing into agreement or harmony.
Explanation: To harmonize means to make different things, people, or ideas work together well or be in agreement, often by resolving differences.
सामंजस्य स्थापित करना, सुसंगत बनाना
Adjective Hard
English: Very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight.
Explanation: Something profound is very deep, significant, or intense. It can refer to a deep thought, a strong feeling, or a significant impact.
गहरा, गंभीर, गहन
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Making (something) necessary as a result or consequence.
Explanation: If something necessitates an action, it means that action becomes absolutely required because of it. It implies a strong cause-and-effect relationship.
आवश्यक बनाना, अनिवार्य करना
Noun Hard
English: A thorough examination and repair of machinery or a system; a complete change.
Explanation: An overhaul is a complete and thorough renovation, repair, or restructuring of something, often to improve its efficiency or effectiveness.
पूरी तरह से मरम्मत करना, व्यापक सुधार
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Making (a bill or other proposal) law; playing a role.
Explanation: In a legal context, to enact means to make a bill into a law. More broadly, it can mean to perform or act out something.
अधिनियमित करना, कानून बनाना
Noun Hard
English: Critical observation or examination.
Explanation: Scrutiny involves a very close and careful inspection or examination of something, often to find flaws or ensure accuracy.
सूक्ष्म परीक्षण, बारीकी से जांच
Adjective Hard
English: (Of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable).
Explanation: If a situation is fraught with something, it means it is full of or accompanied by something undesirable, such as difficulties, dangers, or tension.
भरा हुआ, संकटग्रस्त
Noun Hard
English: Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen; understanding.
Explanation: Apprehension is a feeling of worry or fear about a future event. It can also mean the act of arresting someone or understanding something.
आशंका, भय, समझ
Noun (plural) Hard
English: An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Explanation: Repercussions are the long-term, often negative, effects or consequences of an action or event. They are usually indirect and spread out over time.
परिणाम, प्रतिघात, दूरगामी प्रभाव
Verb Hard
English: Spread (something, especially information, knowledge, or ideas) widely.
Explanation: To disseminate means to spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely among many people. It often implies a deliberate and organized effort.
फैलाना, प्रसारित करना
Verb Hard
English: Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.
Explanation: To solicit means to ask for something, often money, support, or information, from someone. It can sometimes have a formal or even slightly aggressive connotation.
याचना करना, मांगना
Adjective Hard
English: (Of two or more people) fully in agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone involved.
Explanation: When a decision or opinion is unanimous, it means that everyone involved agrees completely; there are no dissenting voices.
सर्वसम्मत, एकमत
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Noun Hard
English: A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
Explanation: Imagine two cars facing each other on a very narrow road, neither can move forward or backward without the other moving. That's an impasse. It's a situation where no solution or agreement can be reached.
गतिरोध, गतिरोध की स्थिति
Adjective Hard
English: Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Explanation: Something contentious is something that people strongly disagree about, often leading to arguments or debates. It's a topic that stirs up strong opinions.
विवादास्पद, झगड़ालू
Noun Hard
English: The action of fixing the boundaries or limits of something.
Explanation: In politics, delimitation refers specifically to the process of redrawing electoral boundaries to ensure that each constituency has roughly the same population, thus ensuring fair representation.
परिसीमन, सीमा निर्धारण
Verb (present participle/gerun
English: Encouraging the development of something good or desirable.
Explanation: To foster means to help something grow, develop, or improve, often by providing support, encouragement, or suitable conditions.
पालन-पोषण करना, बढ़ावा देना
Verb (past participle/adjectiv Hard
English: Defeated thoroughly.
Explanation: When someone or something is vanquished, they have been completely overcome or defeated, especially in a battle, competition, or argument. It often implies a decisive victory.
पराजित, हारा हुआ
Adjective Hard
English: Tending to cause harm; harmful.
Explanation: If something is detrimental, it has a negative or damaging effect on something else. It's often used in formal contexts.
हानिकारक, अहितकर
Noun Hard
English: A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.
Explanation: A prerequisite is something you must have or do before you can do something else. For example, a certain course might be a prerequisite for a more advanced course.
पूर्व-अपेक्षा, अनिवार्य शर्त
Verb Hard
English: Surrounds and has or holds within; includes.
Explanation: To encompass means to include a wide range of things, or to completely surround something. It suggests a comprehensive scope.
समाहित करना, घेरना
Noun
English: An attempt to achieve a goal.
Explanation: An endeavor is a serious and often difficult effort or attempt to do something. It implies persistence and hard work towards a specific aim.
प्रयास, प्रयत्न
Noun
English: Agreement or harmony.
Explanation: Accord refers to a state of agreement or harmony between people, groups, or ideas. It can also refer to a formal agreement or treaty.
समझौता, सहमति
Adjective Hard
English: Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Explanation: If something is inherent, it is a basic or essential part of something or someone, and it cannot be separated from it. It's a natural quality.
अंतर्निहित, स्वाभाविक
Noun
English: A large number of people or things.
Explanation: A multitude refers to a very large quantity or number of something, often people. It emphasizes the sheer volume.
भीड़, जनसमूह, बहुत बड़ी संख्या
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Expressing an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.
Explanation: To articulate means to express your thoughts, feelings, or ideas clearly and effectively in words. It can also refer to forming a joint.
स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त करना, उच्चारण करना
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Bringing into agreement or harmony.
Explanation: To harmonize means to make different things, people, or ideas work together well or be in agreement, often by resolving differences.
सामंजस्य स्थापित करना, सुसंगत बनाना
Adjective Hard
English: Very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight.
Explanation: Something profound is very deep, significant, or intense. It can refer to a deep thought, a strong feeling, or a significant impact.
गहरा, गंभीर, गहन
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Making (something) necessary as a result or consequence.
Explanation: If something necessitates an action, it means that action becomes absolutely required because of it. It implies a strong cause-and-effect relationship.
आवश्यक बनाना, अनिवार्य करना
Noun Hard
English: A thorough examination and repair of machinery or a system; a complete change.
Explanation: An overhaul is a complete and thorough renovation, repair, or restructuring of something, often to improve its efficiency or effectiveness.
पूरी तरह से मरम्मत करना, व्यापक सुधार
Verb (present participle/gerun Hard
English: Making (a bill or other proposal) law; playing a role.
Explanation: In a legal context, to enact means to make a bill into a law. More broadly, it can mean to perform or act out something.
अधिनियमित करना, कानून बनाना
Noun Hard
English: Critical observation or examination.
Explanation: Scrutiny involves a very close and careful inspection or examination of something, often to find flaws or ensure accuracy.
सूक्ष्म परीक्षण, बारीकी से जांच
Adjective Hard
English: (Of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable).
Explanation: If a situation is fraught with something, it means it is full of or accompanied by something undesirable, such as difficulties, dangers, or tension.
भरा हुआ, संकटग्रस्त
Noun Hard
English: Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen; understanding.
Explanation: Apprehension is a feeling of worry or fear about a future event. It can also mean the act of arresting someone or understanding something.
आशंका, भय, समझ
Noun (plural) Hard
English: An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Explanation: Repercussions are the long-term, often negative, effects or consequences of an action or event. They are usually indirect and spread out over time.
परिणाम, प्रतिघात, दूरगामी प्रभाव
Verb Hard
English: Spread (something, especially information, knowledge, or ideas) widely.
Explanation: To disseminate means to spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely among many people. It often implies a deliberate and organized effort.
फैलाना, प्रसारित करना
Verb Hard
English: Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.
Explanation: To solicit means to ask for something, often money, support, or information, from someone. It can sometimes have a formal or even slightly aggressive connotation.
याचना करना, मांगना
Adjective Hard
English: (Of two or more people) fully in agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone involved.
Explanation: When a decision or opinion is unanimous, it means that everyone involved agrees completely; there are no dissenting voices.
सर्वसम्मत, एकमत