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1 Prudent (adjective)

सावधान / विवेकपूर्ण

Prudent meaning

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise in practical affairs.

Synonyms: Wise, Judicious, Sensible, Cautious

Antonyms: Reckless, Imprudent, Foolish, Careless

Example: It is always prudent to save some money for unexpected expenses.

2 Cordial (adjective)

हार्दिक / सौहार्दपूर्ण

Cordial meaning

Warm and friendly; sincere and heartfelt.

Synonyms: Friendly, Amiable, Affable, Genial

Antonyms: Hostile, Cold, Unfriendly, Aloof

Example: The two leaders shared a cordial relationship despite political differences.

3 Tedious (adjective)

उबाऊ / नीरस

Tedious meaning

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Synonyms: Boring, Monotonous, Dull, Wearisome

Antonyms: Interesting, Exciting, Engaging, Lively

Example: The lecture was so tedious that many students began to yawn.

4 Grumble (verb)

बड़बड़ाना / शिकायत करना

Grumble meaning

To complain about something in a bad-tempered but typically quiet way.

Synonyms: Complain, Whine, Mutter, Moan

Antonyms: Praise, Applaud, Compliment, Approve

Example: Workers often grumble about long hours and low pay.

5 Sturdy (adjective)

मजबूत / दृढ़

Sturdy meaning

Strongly and solidly built; determined or robust.

Synonyms: Strong, Robust, Hardy, Durable

Antonyms: Weak, Fragile, Feeble, Delicate

Example: The sturdy table was able to hold the heavy load easily.

6 Pernicious (adjective)

हानिकारक / घातक

Pernicious meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Synonyms: Harmful, Detrimental, Destructive, Malicious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Harmless, Favorable, Innocuous

Example: The pernicious weed spread throughout the farmland, destroying crops.

7 Recondite (adjective)

गूढ़ / दुर्बोध

Recondite meaning

Little known; difficult to understand; dealing with profound or abstruse subjects.

Synonyms: Obscure, Abstruse, Complex, Esoteric

Antonyms: Simple, Obvious, Clear, Straightforward

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

8 Intransigent (adjective)

अड़ियल / हठी

Intransigent meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or agree about something.

Synonyms: Stubborn, Adamant, Uncompromising, Obdurate

Antonyms: Flexible, Compliant, Submissive, Yielding

Example: The union leaders remained intransigent on their demands, leading to a prolonged strike.

9 Ameliorate (verb)

सुधारना, बेहतर बनाना

Ameliorate meaning

To make something better or improve a bad situation.

Synonyms: Improve, Enhance, Upgrade, Reform

Antonyms: Worsen, Deteriorate, Aggravate, Degrade

Example: The new policies are designed to ameliorate the conditions of rural farmers.

10 Propinquity (nouns)

निकटता / समीपता

Propinquity meaning

The state of being close to someone or something; proximity or nearness.

Synonyms: Nearness, Proximity, Closeness, Adjacency

Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Separation, Aloofness

Example: The propinquity of the two villages led to strong cultural ties between them.

11 Brisk (adjective)

तेज़, फुर्तीला

Brisk meaning

Quick, energetic, and active in movement or style.

Synonyms: Lively, Swift, Energetic, Rapid

Antonyms: Sluggish, Slow, Lethargic, Lazy

Example: She took a brisk walk in the park every morning.

12 Wary (adjective)

सावधान, सतर्क

Wary meaning

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Synonyms: Cautious, Alert, Vigilant, Watchful

Antonyms: Careless, Reckless, Negligent, Heedless

Example: She was wary of investing her money without proper guidance.

13 Hinder (verb)

बाधा डालना, रोकना

Hinder meaning

To make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen.

Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Hamper, Block

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Help

Example: Heavy traffic can hinder the ambulance from reaching the hospital on time.

14 Dismal (adjective)

उदास, निराशाजनक

Dismal meaning

Causing a mood of gloom, sadness, or depression; very poor in quality.

Synonyms: Gloomy, Dreary, Miserable, Depressing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Pleasant, Hopeful

Example: The team’s dismal performance disappointed all the fans.

15 Heed (verb)

ध्यान देना, परवाह करना

Heed meaning

To pay attention to; careful notice.

Synonyms: Notice, Observe, Regard, Mind

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Overlook

Example: You should heed the doctor’s advice if you want to recover quickly.

16 Inscrutable (adjective)

अथाह, रहस्यमय

Inscrutable meaning

Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious.

Synonyms: Enigmatic, Mysterious, Unfathomable, Incomprehensible

Antonyms: Clear, Transparent, Obvious, Understandable

Example: His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.

17 Lugubrious (adjective)

शोकपूर्ण, उदास

Lugubrious meaning

Looking or sounding sad, dismal, or mournful.

Synonyms: Mournful, Gloomy, Melancholy, Dismal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Happy, Hopeful

Example: His lugubrious face showed the pain of his recent loss.

18 Fastidious (adjective)

अत्यधिक चुस्त, नखरे वाला

Fastidious meaning

Very attentive to detail; hard to please; concerned about cleanliness or precision.

Synonyms: Meticulous, Picky, Fussy, Exacting

Antonyms: Careless, Easy-going, Indifferent, Uncritical

Example: She is so fastidious that she spends hours arranging her desk perfectly.

19 Munificent (adjective)

उदार, अत्यधिक दानशील

Munificent meaning

Very generous; more generous than is usual or necessary.

Synonyms: Generous, Liberal, Benevolent, Charitable

Antonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Selfish, Greedy

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

20 Pulchritude (nouns)

सौंदर्य, रूप

Pulchritude meaning

Physical beauty or attractiveness.

Synonyms: Beauty, Attractiveness, Elegance, Loveliness

Antonyms: Ugliness, Plainness, Unattractiveness, Hideousness

Example: The actress was admired not only for her talent but also for her pulchritude.

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