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Jingle (noun)

A short slogan, verse, or tune designed to be easily remembered, especially as used in advertising. विज्ञापन-गीत

Synonyms: Slogan, Catchline, Catchphrase Song, Rhyme

Example: He makes up advertising jingles.

Embellish (verb)

Make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue. संवारना, रोचक बनाना

Synonyms: Elaborate, Embroider, Exaggerate

Antonyms: Simplify, Plain

Example: He embellished his speech with a few quotations.

Prevalent (adjective)

Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time. प्रचलित, दूर तक फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Rife, Predominant, Ubiquitous, Pervasive

Antonyms: Uncommon, Rare, Unusual, Infrequent

Example: During the holidays, theft becomes more prevalent in low-income areas.

Lofty (adjective)

High or an idea or aim that is noble, important, and admirable. उदात्त, उच्च

Synonyms: Noble, Exalted, High, Grand, Elevated, Worthy

Antonyms: Base, Lowly

Example: The writer has lofty ideals: to learn about justice and about truth

Vanity (noun)

The quality of people who have too much pride in their own appearance, abilities, achievements. घमंड, अभिमान

Synonyms: Conceit, Narcissism, Egoism, Arrogance, Haughtiness

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Demureness

Example: She described her accomplishments without exaggeration or vanity.

Yearning (noun)

A feeling of intense longing for something. तड़प, इच्छा

Synonyms: Desire, Craving, Longing, Hunger

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Hatred, Apathy

Example: He had a sudden yearning for something sweet.

Articulate (adjective)

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. साफ-साफ कहना, स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Eloquent, Fluent, Coherent, Effective, Persuasive

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Speechless, Unclear, Dumb

Example: The president is known for his ability to articulate his thoughts in front of millions of people.

Dreary (adjective)

Unattractive and having nothing of any interest, and therefore likely to make you sad. नीरस, निरानन्द

Synonyms: Dull, Drab, Banal, Bland, Insipid

Antonyms: Interesting, Exciting, Cheerful, Joyful

Example: It was a gray, dreary day, with periods of rain.

Parlance (noun)

A group of words or style of speaking used by a particular group of people: बोल-चाल

Synonyms: Speech, Idiom, Jargon, Vernacular, Dialect

Example: Oral contraceptives are referred to as “the pill” in common parlance.

Contrivance (noun)

An unfair or dishonest scheme or trick to gain an advantage for yourself. युक्ति, उपाय, योजना

Synonyms: Machination, Plot, Stratagem, Artifice

Antonyms: Honesty, Frankness, Ignorance

Example: The teacher quickly saw through the boy’s contrivance to avoid completing his assignment.