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Source: Eminent vs Imminent · 9 Sep 2026Eminent (Adjective) - Famous and respected within a particular profession or field. Synonyms: distinguished, renowned, illustrious, notable, esteemed Example: An eminent economist was invited to address the convocation.
Imminent (Adjective) - About to happen very soon, especially something threatening. Synonyms: impending, approaching, looming, forthcoming, at hand Example: The weather office warned that heavy rain was imminent along the coast.
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Peremptory (adjective)
Insisting on immediate obedience, allowing no discussion, refusal or delay. आदेशात्मक, अटल, तर्क की गुंजाइश रहित
Synonyms: Imperious, Dictatorial, Absolute, Commanding
Antonyms: Tentative, Polite, Flexible, Submissive
Example: The manager issued a peremptory order to clear the desks by evening, and no one dared to argue.
Onerous (adjective)
Involving a heavy burden of effort, duty or difficulty. बोझिल, कष्टसाध्य, भारी
Synonyms: Burdensome, Arduous, Taxing, Laborious
Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Light, Undemanding
Example: Filling twelve forms for a single certificate is an onerous task for a daily wage worker.
Salutary (adjective)
Producing a good or beneficial effect, especially by way of a useful lesson. हितकर, लाभकारी, सुधारक
Synonyms: Beneficial, Wholesome, Remedial, Useful
Antonyms: Harmful, Deleterious, Injurious, Damaging
Example: The failure had a salutary effect on him; he began to study with real discipline.
Scrupulous (adjective)
Very careful about every detail and strictly honest in doing what is right. अत्यंत सावधान, ईमानदार, बारीकी से काम करने वाला
Synonyms: Meticulous, Painstaking, Conscientious, Punctilious
Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Slapdash, Unethical
Example: The auditor was scrupulous, checking every entry twice before signing the report.
Capricious (adjective)
Changing suddenly and unpredictably, without any clear reason. मनमौजी, अस्थिर, चंचल
Synonyms: Fickle, Whimsical, Erratic, Mercurial
Antonyms: Steady, Constant, Predictable, Reliable
Example: The weather in the hills is capricious, sunny one moment and stormy the next.
Ephemeral (adjective)
Lasting for a very short time; short-lived. क्षणभंगुर, अल्पकालिक
Synonyms: Fleeting, Transient, Momentary, Short-Lived
Antonyms: Permanent, Enduring, Lasting, Perpetual
Example: Fame on social media is ephemeral; today's trend is forgotten by next week.
Attenuate (verb)
To reduce the force, effect or thickness of something; to weaken. कम करना, क्षीण करना, दुर्बल बनाना
Synonyms: Weaken, Diminish, Lessen, Dilute
Antonyms: Strengthen, Intensify, Amplify, Magnify
Example: Thick curtains attenuate the noise from the busy road outside.
Sanguine (adjective)
Cheerfully optimistic and confident about the future, especially in a difficult situation. आशावादी, प्रसन्नचित्त
Synonyms: Optimistic, Hopeful, Buoyant, Confident
Antonyms: Pessimistic, Gloomy, Despondent, Morose
Example: Despite two failed attempts, she remained sanguine about clearing the exam this year.
Nebulous (adjective)
Vague, unclear and lacking a definite form or content. अस्पष्ट, धुंधला, अनिश्चित
Synonyms: Vague, Hazy, Indistinct, Ambiguous
Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Precise, Distinct
Example: His plan for the business was nebulous, full of big words but no actual steps.
Acrimony (noun)
Bitterness and sharp ill feeling in speech or behaviour, especially in a dispute. कटुता, तीखापन, वैमनस्य
Synonyms: Bitterness, Rancour, Hostility, Animosity
Antonyms: Goodwill, Harmony, Cordiality, Amity
Example: The property dispute ended with such acrimony that the brothers stopped speaking.
Circumspect (adjective)
Cautious and careful, considering all consequences before acting. सतर्क, सावधान, चौकन्ना
Synonyms: Cautious, Wary, Prudent, Guarded
Antonyms: Reckless, Rash, Impulsive, Careless
Example: Be circumspect while signing any loan document you have not read fully.
Expedient (noun/adjective)
Convenient and practical for an immediate purpose, though not always fair or principled. तात्कालिक लाभप्रद उपाय, सुविधाजनक
Synonyms: Convenient, Practical, Advantageous, Stopgap
Antonyms: Inexpedient, Principled, Impractical, Disadvantageous
Example: Borrowing from a friend was an expedient solution until his salary arrived.
Tenable (adjective)
Able to be defended against attack or objection; reasonable and defensible. टिकाऊ, बचाव योग्य, तर्कसंगत
Synonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Sound, Sustainable
Antonyms: Untenable, Indefensible, Weak, Baseless
Example: Without any evidence, his claim was simply not tenable in court.
Profligate (adjective)
Recklessly wasteful and extravagant with money or resources. अपव्ययी, फिजूलखर्च
Synonyms: Wasteful, Extravagant, Spendthrift, Prodigal
Antonyms: Thrifty, Frugal, Economical, Prudent
Example: His profligate spending on gadgets left him with no savings for the rent.
Palliative (noun/adjective)
Relieving symptoms or pain without curing the underlying cause. उपशामक, पीड़ा घटाने वाला
Synonyms: Soothing, Alleviating, Mitigating, Calming
Antonyms: Curative, Aggravating, Worsening, Radical
Example: A painkiller is only a palliative; the infection still needs proper treatment.
Inexorable (adjective)
Impossible to stop, change or persuade; relentlessly continuing. अटल, अनवरत, न रुकने वाला
Synonyms: Relentless, Unstoppable, Inevitable, Implacable
Antonyms: Stoppable, Yielding, Flexible, Avoidable
Example: The inexorable rise of the tide swallowed the sandcastle within minutes.
Reticence (noun)
Unwillingness to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts and feelings. चुप्पी, संकोच, अल्पभाषिता
Synonyms: Reserve, Restraint, Taciturnity, Silence
Antonyms: Openness, Frankness, Talkativeness, Candour
Example: His reticence about family matters made the interview very short.
Quotidian (adjective)
Occurring every day; ordinary and commonplace. दैनिक, रोजमर्रा का, साधारण
Synonyms: Daily, Everyday, Routine, Commonplace
Antonyms: Extraordinary, Rare, Unusual, Exceptional
Example: Fetching water and lighting the stove were quotidian chores in her childhood.
Perfunctory (adjective)
Done as a routine duty, with minimum effort and no real interest. औपचारिक मात्र, लापरवाही से किया गया
Synonyms: Cursory, Superficial, Mechanical, Half-Hearted
Antonyms: Thorough, Careful, Diligent, Earnest
Example: He gave the report a perfunctory glance and signed it without a question.
Candour (noun)
Honest, open and straightforward speech, even when the truth is uncomfortable. स्पष्टवादिता, निष्कपटता
Synonyms: Frankness, Openness, Honesty, Directness
Antonyms: Deceit, Evasion, Reticence, Guile
Example: She spoke with rare candour about the mistakes that had cost the team the match.
Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words
Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Capricious
2. Antonym of Acrimony
3. Synonym of Palliative
4. Antonym of Peremptory
5. Synonym of Onerous
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