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1 Benevolent (adjective)

दयालु, उदार

Benevolent meaning

Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill and generosity.

Synonyms: Kind, Charitable, Compassionate, Generous

Antonyms: Cruel, Malevolent, Selfish, Harsh

Example: The benevolent king was loved by his subjects for his fairness and generosity.

2 Meticulous (adjective)

सूक्ष्म, अत्यंत सावधान

Meticulous meaning

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Synonyms: Careful, Diligent, Thorough, Exact

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Reckless, Inattentive

Example: She kept meticulous records of every expense during the trip.

3 Conundrum (nouns)

पेचीदा समस्या

Conundrum meaning

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Synonyms: Puzzle, Riddle, Enigma, Mystery

Antonyms: Solution, Answer, Clarity, Explanation

Example: The new policy created a conundrum for the government officials.

4 Nostalgia (nouns)

अतीत की मधुर स्मृतियाँ

Nostalgia meaning

A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Synonyms: Reminiscence, Sentimentality, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Indifference, Forgetfulness, Apathy, Unconcern

Example: Visiting his childhood home filled him with deep nostalgia.

5 Pragmatic (adjective)

व्यावहारिक

Pragmatic meaning

Dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way rather than depending on theories or ideals.

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Logical, Sensible

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Visionary

Example: The manager took a pragmatic approach to solve the company’s financial crisis.

6 Cacophony (noun)

कर्णकटु ध्वनि

Cacophony meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Synonyms: Dissonance, Noise, Clamor, Racket

Antonyms: Harmony, Melody, Music, Silence

Example: The cacophony of horns and shouting made the street unbearable.

7 Ephemeral (adjective)

क्षणभंगुर

Ephemeral meaning

Lasting for a very short time.

Synonyms: Temporary, Transient, Fleeting, Short-lived

Antonyms: Permanent, Eternal, Everlasting, Enduring

Example: Fame in the film industry is often ephemeral.

8 Idiosyncrasy (noun)

विशिष्टता, अनोखी आदत

Idiosyncrasy meaning

A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual; a distinctive or peculiar feature.

Synonyms: Quirk, Peculiarity, Eccentricity, Trait

Antonyms: Normality, Usualness, Commonness, Convention

Example: One of his idiosyncrasies was wearing mismatched socks every day.

9 Mellifluous (adjective)

मधुर, सुरीला

Mellifluous meaning

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Synonyms: Sweet-sounding, Harmonious, Melodious, Euphonious

Antonyms: Harsh, Discordant, Cacophonous, Grating

Example: The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.

10 Pernicious (adjective)

हानिकारक, विनाशकारी

Pernicious meaning

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

Synonyms: Harmful, Destructive, Detrimental, Noxious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Advantageous, Favorable

Example: The pernicious influence of fake news can mislead entire communities.

11 Ambiguous (adjective)

अस्पष्ट / संदिग्ध

Ambiguous meaning

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Synonyms: Vague, Unclear, Equivocal, Obscure

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Clear, Explicit

Example: His ambiguous reply left everyone confused about his true intentions.

12 Diligent (adjective)

परिश्रमी / मेहनती

Diligent meaning

Showing care and effort in one’s work or duties.

Synonyms: Hardworking, Industrious, Assiduous, Meticulous

Antonyms: Lazy, Negligent, Careless, Idle

Example: She was a diligent student who always completed her assignments on time.

13 Eloquent (adjective)

प्रभावशाली वक्ता / प्रभावी अभिव्यक्ति

Eloquent meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Synonyms: Articulate, Expressive, Persuasive, Fluent

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Mute, Dull, Unconvincing

Example: The leader gave an eloquent speech that inspired the entire audience.

14 Plausible (adjective)

संभाव्य / युक्तिसंगत

Plausible meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; appearing true.

Synonyms: Believable, Credible, Likely, Reasonable

Antonyms: Improbable, Unlikely, Impossible, Irrational

Example: The detective found a plausible explanation for the missing documents.

15 Resilient (adjective)

लचीला / शीघ्र संभलने वाला

Resilient meaning

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; strong and adaptable.

Synonyms: Strong, Tough, Flexible, Hardy

Antonyms: Weak, Fragile, Vulnerable, Delicate

Example: Despite many failures, she remained resilient and continued working towards her goal.

16 Effervescent (adjective)

उत्साही / जोशीला

Effervescent meaning

Full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; bubbling.

Synonyms: Vivacious, Lively, Bubbly, Sparkling

Antonyms: Dull, Flat, Lifeless, Gloomy

Example: Her effervescent personality made her the center of attention at every gathering.

17 Ubiquitous (adjective)

सर्वव्यापी / हर जगह मौजूद

Ubiquitous meaning

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Synonyms: Omnipresent, Pervasive, Universal, Ever-present

Antonyms: Rare, Scarce, Uncommon, Limited

Example: Mobile phones have become so ubiquitous that it’s hard to imagine life without them.

18 Vicissitude (noun)

परिवर्तन / जीवन के उतार-चढ़ाव

Vicissitude meaning

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Fluctuation, Shift, Downturn, Variation

Antonyms: Stability, Constancy, Uniformity, Permanence

Example: He remained calm and composed through the vicissitudes of life.

19 Quixotic (adjective)

अवास्तविक / अव्यावहारिक आदर्शवादी

Quixotic meaning

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

Synonyms: Unrealistic, Impractical, Romantic, Visionary

Antonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Rational

Example: His quixotic plan to end poverty overnight was admired but not taken seriously.

20 Sanguine (adjective)

आशावादी / सकारात्मक

Sanguine meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Synonyms: Hopeful, Confident, Upbeat, Positive

Antonyms: Pessimistic, Doubtful, Hopeless, Gloomy

Example: Despite the economic slowdown, the minister remained sanguine about the future of the country.

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