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1 Avert (verb)

टालना / रोकना / मुंह फेर लेना

Avert meaning

To prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence; to turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts).

Synonyms: Prevent, Avoid, Deter, Forestall

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Permit, Support

Example: She averted her eyes from the accident scene. because it was too disturbing.

2 Brevity (Noun)

संक्षिप्तता / अल्पता

Brevity meaning

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time.

Synonyms: Conciseness, Terseness, Pithiness, Succinctness

Antonyms: Lengthiness, Verbosity, Wordiness, Prolixity

Example: The brevity of his speech made it impactful and memorable.

3 Covet (verb)

लालायित होना / लालच करना

Covet meaning

To yearn to possess or have something, especially something belonging to someone else.

Synonyms: Desire, Crave, Envy, Long for

Antonyms: Dislike, Reject, Abandon, Shun

Example: He coveted his neighbor’s new car, wishing he had one just like it.

4 Hapless (adjective)

दुर्भाग्यशाली / बेक़िस्मत

Hapless meaning

Unfortunate; deserving pity because of bad luck.

Synonyms: Unlucky, Ill-fated, Woeful, Doomed

Antonyms: Lucky, Fortunate, Blessed, Prosperous

Example: The hapless traveler lost all his belongings on the very first day of the trip.

5 Pinnacle (Noun)

चरम / शिखर

Pinnacle meaning

The highest point of development or achievement; a peak or summit.

Synonyms: Apex, Summit, Zenith, Acme

Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Nadir, Low point

Example: Winning the national award was the pinnacle of her career.

6 Cognizant (adjective)

सचेत / अवगत

Cognizant meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Synonyms: Aware, Conscious, Mindful, Observant

Antonyms: Ignorant, Unaware, Oblivious, Negligent

Example: The committee is cognizant of the challenges faced by rural communities.

7 Evanescent (adjective)

क्षणभंगुर / शीघ्र लुप्त होने वाला

Evanescent meaning

Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting a very short time.

Synonyms: Fleeting, Momentary, Transient, Ephemeral

Antonyms: Permanent, Eternal, Lasting, Enduring

Example: The beauty of a rainbow is evanescent, vanishing within minutes.

8 Obsequious (adjective)

चापलूस / खुशामदी

Obsequious meaning

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

Synonyms: Servile, Submissive, Fawning, Flattering

Antonyms: Assertive, Independent, Domineering, Confident

Example: The manager disliked employees who were obsequious and preferred those who spoke honestly.

9 Superfluous (adjective)

अनावश्यक / अधिक

Superfluous meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Synonyms: Excessive, Redundant, Unneeded, Extravagant

Antonyms: Necessary, Essential, Vital, Required

Example: His long explanation seemed superfluous when a simple answer would have sufficed.

10 Truculent (adjective)

झगड़ालू / आक्रामक

Truculent meaning

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

Synonyms: Aggressive, Belligerent, Combative, Hostile

Antonyms: Gentle, Cooperative, Peaceful, Amiable

Example: His truculent attitude often led to unnecessary conflicts at work.

11 Forgo (verb)

त्याग देना / छोड़ देना

Forgo meaning

To do without something; to give up or refrain from; decline to take.

Synonyms: Relinquish, Abandon, Waive, Sacrifice

Antonyms: Accept, Continue, Indulge, Retain

Example: She decided to forgo her vacation to save money for her studies.

12 Omit (verb)

छोड़ देना / निकाल देना

Omit meaning

To leave out or exclude, either intentionally or accidentally.

Synonyms: Exclude, Skip, Neglect, Eliminate

Antonyms: Include, Insert, Add, Retain

Example: He omitted some important details from his report.

13 Depict (verb)

चित्रित करना / दर्शाना

Depict meaning

To represent or show something in a picture, story, or description.

Synonyms: Portray, Illustrate, Describe, Represent

Antonyms: Conceal, Distort, Misrepresent, Hide

Example: The painting depicts the bravery of soldiers in battle.

14 Solemn (adjective)

गंभीर / गरिमापूर्ण

Solemn meaning

Serious, dignified, and sincere in manner or character.

Synonyms: Grave, Sincere, Earnest, Serious

Antonyms: Frivolous, Joyful, Playful, Lighthearted

Example: The judge gave a solemn warning to the accused in the courtroom.

15 Trivial (adjective)

तुच्छ / महत्वहीन

Trivial meaning

Of little value or importance; insignificant.

Synonyms: Insignificant, Petty, Minor, Negligible

Antonyms: Significant, Important, Essential, Crucial

Example: Don’t waste your time arguing over trivial matters.

16 Assiduous (adjective)

परिश्रमी / मेहनती

Assiduous meaning

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort.

Synonyms: Diligent, Industrious, Persevering, Tireless

Antonyms: Negligent, Lazy, Careless, Idle

Example: She was assiduous in completing her research work before the deadline.

17 Celerity (Noun)

तीव्रता / शीघ्रता

Celerity meaning

Swiftness of movement; quickness.

Synonyms: Speed, Rapidity, Swiftness, Haste

Antonyms: Slowness, Delay, Lethargy, Procrastination

Example: The emergency team responded with remarkable celerity to the crisis.

18 Contrite (adjective)

पश्चातापी / खेदपूर्ण

Contrite meaning

Feeling or expressing remorse or guilt for a wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Remorseful, Apologetic, Repentant, Regretful

Antonyms: Unrepentant, Indifferent, Defiant, Shameless

Example: He felt truly contrite after realizing how his words had hurt his friend.

19 Iconoclast (Noun)

परंपरा-विरोधी / मूर्तिभंजक

Iconoclast meaning

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or established institutions.

Synonyms: Rebel, Nonconformist, Dissenter, Revolutionary

Antonyms: Conformist, Traditionalist, Believer, Conservative

Example: The young writer was considered an iconoclast for questioning age-old social customs.

20 Prosaic (adjective)

साधारण / नीरस

Prosaic meaning

Lacking imagination, originality, or excitement; dull and ordinary.

Synonyms: Mundane, Dull, Unimaginative, Commonplace

Antonyms: Imaginative, Exciting, Creative, Interesting

Example: His speech was full of prosaic details and failed to inspire the audience.

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