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Tuesday, 23 September 2025

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19 words · first 3 free, all 19 with Prime

1 Astute (adjective)

चतुर/सूझबूझ वाला

Astute meaning

Having or showing the ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd or perceptive.

Synonyms: Shrewd, Sharp, Perceptive, Insightful

Antonyms: Foolish, Inept, Naïve, Ignorant

Example: The astute businessman quickly recognized the opportunity for investment.

2 Placid (adjective)

शांत/स्थिर

Placid meaning

Calm and peaceful, not easily upset or excited.

Synonyms: Calm, Tranquil, Serene, Peaceful

Antonyms: Agitated, Turbulent, Restless, Excitable

Example: The placid lake reflected the clear blue sky like a mirror.

3 Terse (adjective)

संक्षिप्त/सपाट

Terse meaning

Using few words; sparing in the use of words, sometimes in a rude or unfriendly way.

Synonyms: Concise, Brief, Laconic, Succinct

Antonyms: Wordy, Lengthy, Rambling, Prolix

Example: His terse reply indicated that he was not interested in continuing the conversation.

4 Deft (adjective)

निपुण/कुशल

Deft meaning

Skillful and quick in one’s movements or actions.

Synonyms: Skillful, Adept, Nimble, Dexterous

Antonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Inept, Unskilled

Example: The artist’s deft brushstrokes brought the painting to life.

5 Meander (verb)

घुमावदार रास्ते से जाना/भटकना

Meander meaning

To follow a winding or indirect course; to wander aimlessly.

Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Ramble, Drift

Antonyms: Stay, Direct, Straighten, Proceed purposefully

Example: We spent the afternoon meandering through the old city streets.

6 Pusillanimous (adjective)

कायर/डरपोक

Pusillanimous meaning

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

Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Spineless

Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Fearless

Example: The pusillanimous soldier refused to fight in the battle.

7 Recalcitrant (adjective)

अवज्ञाकारी/हठी

Recalcitrant meaning

Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or authority; resistant to control.

Synonyms: Defiant, Unruly, Obstinate, Insubordinate

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Docile

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

8 Garrulous (adjective)

बातूनी/बकवादी

Garrulous meaning

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Synonyms: Talkative, Chatty, Loquacious, Wordy

Antonyms: Silent, Reserved, Reticent, Taciturn

Example: The garrulous taxi driver entertained us with endless stories during the ride.

9 Feasible (adjective)

संभव/व्यवहार्य

Feasible meaning

Possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and achievable.

Synonyms: Possible, Practicable, Viable, Attainable

Antonyms: Impossible, Impractical, Unattainable, Unworkable

Example: The engineer assured the team that the plan was technically feasible.

10 Enervate (verb)

निर्बल करना/शक्ति क्षीण करना

Enervate meaning

To weaken or drain of energy or vitality.

Synonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Debilitate, Sap

Antonyms: Strengthen, Invigorate, Energize, Fortify

Example: The long illness enervated him, leaving him too weak to work.

11 Adept (adjective)

कुशल, निपुण

Adept meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Synonyms: Skilled, Expert, Proficient, Accomplished

Antonyms: Incompetent, Inept, Unskilled, Clumsy

Example: She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems with ease.

12 Candid (adjective)

स्पष्टवादी, निष्कपट

Candid meaning

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Synonyms: Frank, Honest, Open, Sincere

Antonyms: Deceptive, Guarded, Dishonest, Reserved

Example: The manager gave a candid reply about the challenges faced by the company.

13 Elusive (adjective)

पकड़ में न आने वाला, कठिन

Elusive meaning

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to define clearly.

Synonyms: Slippery, Evasive, Intangible, Mysterious

Antonyms: Definite, Clear, Accessible, Understandable

Example: The solution to the puzzle proved more elusive than we had expected.

14 Novel (adjective)

नवीन, नया / उपन्यास

Novel meaning

New, original, or unusual in an interesting way; also a long written story.

Synonyms: Innovative, Original, Fresh, Unusual

Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Traditional, Familiar

Example: The scientist introduced a novel method to generate renewable energy.

15 Perplex (verb)

उलझन में डालना

Perplex meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone; make something hard to understand.

Synonyms: Confuse, Baffle, Puzzle, Bewilder

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Simplify, Enlighten

Example: The complicated instructions continued to perplex the students.

16 Abscond (verb)

फरार होना, भाग जाना

Abscond meaning

To leave hurriedly and secretly, often to escape from arrest or legal trouble.

Synonyms: Escape, Flee, Decamp, Disappear

Antonyms: Remain, Stay, Endure, Face

Example: The thief absconded with the stolen jewels before the police arrived.

17 Bellicose (adjective)

झगड़ालू, युद्धप्रिय

Bellicose meaning

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

Synonyms: Aggressive, Hostile, Combative, Belligerent

Antonyms: Peaceful, Gentle, Calm, Friendly

Example: His bellicose attitude often created unnecessary conflicts in the office.

18 Cacophony (Noun)

कर्कश ध्वनि

Cacophony meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Synonyms: Dissonance, Clamor, Racket, Noise

Antonyms: Harmony, Melody, Music, Silence

Example: The cacophony of horns in the traffic made it hard to concentrate.

19 Disparate (adjective)

भिन्न, असमान

Disparate meaning

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

Synonyms: Distinct, Diverse, Dissimilar, Contrasting

Antonyms: Similar, Alike, Homogeneous, Identical

Example: The committee discussed disparate ideas before reaching a conclusion.

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