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1 Resist (verb)

विरोध

Resist meaning

To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue

Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist

Example: I couldn't resist taking a look.

2 Massacred (verb)

हत्याकांड

Massacred meaning

An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.

Synonyms: Assassination, Bloodbath, Bloodshed, Carnage

Antonyms: Victory, Switch On, Add, Begin

Example: Memories of the massacre made bile rise and her chest clench.

3 Clashes (noun)

टकराना

Clashes meaning

Meet and come into violent conflict.

Synonyms: Argument, Battle, Brawl, Conflict

Antonyms: Concord, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.

4 Affiliated (adjective)

संबद्ध

Affiliated meaning

Connected with or controlled by a group or organization.

Synonyms: Related, Allied, Comparable, Associated

Antonyms: Other, Different, Diverse, Unlike

Example: He will remain affiliated with the firm as a special director.

5 Intervening (adjective)

हस्‍तक्षेप

Intervening meaning

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration, Intercede

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Unite

Example: Military intervention in the crisis.

6 Reconciliation (noun)

स्वीकार करना

Reconciliation meaning

Restore friendly relations between.

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: I will become reconciled to the new system.

7 Gradually (adverb)

धीरे-धीरे

Gradually meaning

Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently

Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly

Example: The beach slopes gradually down to the sea.

8 Referring (verb)

निर्दिष्ट

Referring meaning

Mention or allude to.

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I referred to my notes.

9 Convened (verb)

आयोजित करना

Convened meaning

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.

10 Adequately (adverb)

पर्याप्त

Adequately meaning

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent

Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent

Example: The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.

11 Recalcitrant (adjective)

Recalcitrant meaning

Recalcitrant

Synonyms: Defiant, Insubordinate, Rebellious, Obstinate

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Cooperative

Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher’s instructions.

12 Inscrutable (adjective)

अगम्य / रहस्यमय

Inscrutable meaning

Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious and unfathomable.

Synonyms: Enigmatic, Unfathomable, Mysterious, Incomprehensible

Antonyms: Clear, Transparent, Obvious, Understandable

Example: Her inscrutable smile left everyone puzzled about what she was really thinking.

13 Munificent (adjective)

अत्यधिक उदार / दानी

Munificent meaning

More generous than is usual or necessary; extremely liberal in giving.

Synonyms: Generous, Bountiful, Charitable, Magnanimous

Antonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Selfish, Tightfisted

Example: The billionaire made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

14 Pulchritude (noun)

सौंदर्य / रूप-लावण्य

Pulchritude meaning

Physical beauty; attractiveness.

Synonyms: Loveliness, Attractiveness, Elegance, Charm

Antonyms: Ugliness, Plainness, Repulsiveness, Hideousness

Example: The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

15 Ineffable (adjective)

अकथनीय / अवर्णनीय

Ineffable meaning

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Synonyms: Indescribable, Inexpressible, Unspeakable, Unutterable

Antonyms: Expressible, Definable, Describable, Articulable

Example: The beauty of the sunrise over the Himalayas was ineffable.

16 Obstreperous (adjective)

शोरगुल करने वाला / उद्दंड

Obstreperous meaning

Noisy and difficult to control; aggressively boisterous.

Synonyms: Unruly, Boisterous, Disorderly, Rowdy

Antonyms: Quiet, Calm, Subdued, Restrained

Example: The teacher struggled to control the obstreperous class of children.

17 Recondite (adjective)

दुर्बोध / गूढ़

Recondite meaning

Little known, obscure, and difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Abstruse, Esoteric, Profound, Obscure

Antonyms: Simple, Obvious, Plain, Clear

Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum physics was so recondite that most students couldn’t follow it.

18 Lugubrious (adjective)

शोकाकुल / उदास

Lugubrious meaning

Looking or sounding sad, dismal, and mournful.

Synonyms: Mournful, Melancholy, Dismal, Sorrowful

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Gleeful, Happy

Example: His lugubrious expression made everyone worry about him.

19 Pusillanimous (adjective)

कायर / भीरु

Pusillanimous meaning

Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid and cowardly.

Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Weak-hearted

Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Fearless

Example: The pusillanimous soldier deserted the battlefield at the first sign of danger.

20 Sagacity (noun)

सूझबूझ / प्रज्ञा

Sagacity meaning

The quality of being wise, having good judgment, and keen perception.

Synonyms: Wisdom, Insight, Prudence, Acumen

Antonyms: Foolishness, Stupidity, Ignorance, Misjudgment

Example: The leader’s sagacity helped the nation overcome its crisis.

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