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1 Perfidious (adjective)

विश्वासघाती

Perfidious meaning

Deceitful and untrustworthy; deliberately treacherous or disloyal.

Synonyms: Treacherous, Deceptive, Faithless, Untrustworthy

Antonyms: Loyal, Faithful, Reliable, Devoted

Example: The perfidious act of betraying his closest friend left him isolated and despised.

2 Sesquipedalian (adjective)

लंबे शब्दों वाला

Sesquipedalian meaning

Characterized by long words; long-winded.

Synonyms: Long-winded, Verbose, Wordy, Grandiloquent

Antonyms: Concise, Brief, Simple, Plain

Example: The professor’s sesquipedalian lecture left many students confused and overwhelmed.

3 Obfuscate (verb)

जटिल या अस्पष्ट बनाना

Obfuscate meaning

To deliberately make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Confuse, Blur, Complicate, Mystify

Antonyms: Clarify, Simplify, Illuminate, Explain

Example: The politician tried to obfuscate the truth by giving vague and misleading statements.

4 Rebarbative (adjective)

अरुचिकर, अप्रिय

Rebarbative meaning

Unattractive, offensive, or repellent in appearance or nature.

Synonyms: Repulsive, Unpleasant, Irritating, Offensive

Antonyms: Attractive, Pleasant, Appealing, Charming

Example: The rebarbative tone of his speech alienated even his supporters.

5 Quotidian (adjective)

प्रतिदिन का, साधारण

Quotidian meaning

Occurring daily; ordinary or commonplace.

Synonyms: Daily, Routine, Everyday, Commonplace

Antonyms: Rare, Unusual, Extraordinary, Exceptional

Example: Despite his fame, he enjoyed the quotidian pleasures of reading the newspaper with tea.

6 Inimical (a)

विरोधी, हानिकारक

Inimical meaning

Hostile, unfriendly, or harmful.

Synonyms: Hostile, Antagonistic, Adverse, Harmful

Antonyms: Friendly, Supportive, Beneficial, Favorable

Example: His inimical attitude towards reforms slowed down the progress of the organization.

7 Apocryphal (adjective)

संदिग्ध प्रामाणिकता वाला

Apocryphal meaning

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as being true.

Synonyms: Fictitious, Spurious, False, Fabricated

Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, True, Verified

Example: The story of the king meeting a sage in the forest is probably apocryphal.

8 Cacophony (nouns)

कर्कश ध्वनि

Cacophony meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Synonyms: Dissonance, Clamor, Racket, Uproar

Antonyms: Harmony, Melody, Euphony, Silence

Example: The cacophony of traffic outside the hotel made it hard to sleep.

9 Excoriate (verb)

कटु आलोचना करना / छाल उतारना

Excoriate meaning

To severely criticize or denounce someone; to strip off skin.

Synonyms: Condemn, Rebuke, Censure, Lambaste

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approve, Commend

Example: The minister was excoriated by the press for his careless remarks.

10 Uxorious (adjective)

पत्नी के प्रति अति प्रेमपूर्ण

Uxorious meaning

Having or showing excessive fondness or submissiveness toward one’s wife.

Synonyms: Devoted, Doting, Submissive, Affectionate

Antonyms: Domineering, Neglectful, Indifferent, Uncaring

Example: He was so uxorious that he never made a decision without consulting his wife.

11 Acrimony (nouns)

कटुता, कड़वाहट

Acrimony meaning

Bitterness or ill feeling.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Hostility, Malice, Rancor

Antonyms: Courtesy, Kindness, Politeness, Sweetness

Example: The debate ended with increased acrimony between the two leaders.

12 Ephemeral (adjective)

क्षणभंगुर, अल्पकालिक

Ephemeral meaning

Lasting for a very short time.

Synonyms: Transient, Fleeting, Short-lived, Temporary

Antonyms: Eternal, Everlasting, Permanent, Enduring

Example: Fame in the film industry is often ephemeral.

13 Tenacious (adjective)

दृढ़, जिद्दी

Tenacious meaning

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent and determined.

Synonyms: Persistent, Resolute, Determined, Stubborn

Antonyms: Irresolute, Weak, Indecisive, Surrendering

Example: Her tenacious efforts finally led to the success of the project.

14 Ambivalent (adjective)

द्विविधाग्रस्त, असमंजस

Ambivalent meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Synonyms: Uncertain, Conflicted, Hesitant, Doubtful

Antonyms: Certain, Decisive, Clear, Unequivocal

Example: She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city for the job.

15 Conspicuous (adjective)

स्पष्ट, ध्यान आकर्षित करने वाला

Conspicuous meaning

Clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.

Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Evident, Distinct

Antonyms: Hidden, Obscure, Unnoticeable, Inconspicuous

Example: His conspicuous red tie made him stand out in the crowd.

16 Peregrinate (verb)

यात्रा करना, भ्रमण करना

Peregrinate meaning

To travel or wander from place to place.

Synonyms: Roam, Wander, Journey, Trek

Antonyms: Stay, Settle, Remain, Stop

Example: Scholars used to peregrinate across countries in search of knowledge.

17 Recalcitrant (adjective)

हठी, उद्दण्ड

Recalcitrant meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Synonyms: Defiant, Insubordinate, Rebellious, Unruly

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Docile

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

18 Inchoate (adjective)

अधूरा, प्रारंभिक

Inchoate meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Synonyms: Rudimentary, Nascent, Incipient, Unformed

Antonyms: Developed, Mature, Complete, Perfected

Example: His inchoate plan lacked the details needed for proper execution.

19 Insouciance (nouns)

बेफिक्री, उदासीनता

Insouciance meaning

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

Synonyms: Carefreeness, Nonchalance, Unconcern, Indifference

Antonyms: Anxiety, Concern, Worry, Nervousness

Example: He strolled into the meeting with complete insouciance, ignoring the tension in the room.

20 Obstreperous (adjective)

उद्धत, शोरगुल वाला

Obstreperous meaning

Noisy and difficult to control.

Synonyms: Unruly, Boisterous, Rowdy, Defiant

Antonyms: Obedient, Quiet, Submissive, Calm

Example: The teacher struggled to manage the obstreperous class of teenagers.

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