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1 Abate (verb)

कम करना / शांत होना

Abate meaning

To become less intense, widespread, or severe; to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Subside, Lessen

Antonyms: Intensify, Escalate, Aggravate, Increase

Example: The storm suddenly abated, leaving the skies clear and calm.

2 Clamor (Noun)

कोलाहल / शोर

Clamor meaning

A loud and confused noise, especially by people shouting loudly and insistently.

Synonyms: Uproar, Outcry, Hubbub, Tumult

Antonyms: Silence, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: The clamor of the protesters could be heard from miles away.

3 Apathy (Noun)

उदासीनता / बेपरवाही

Apathy meaning

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Synonyms: Indifference, Unconcern, Detachment, Aloofness

Antonyms: Interest, Enthusiasm, Passion, Concern

Example: The voters showed apathy towards the election, resulting in a very low turnout.

4 Frugal (adjective)

मितव्ययी / किफायती

Frugal meaning

Sparing or economical with regard to money or food; avoiding waste.

Synonyms: Thrifty, Economical, Prudent, Sparing

Antonyms: Extravagant, Lavish, Wasteful, Spendthrift

Example: He lived a frugal life, saving most of his earnings for the future.

5 Myriad (Noun)

असंख्य / अनगिनत

Myriad meaning

A countless or extremely great number.

Synonyms: Multitude, Innumerable, Countless, Infinite

Antonyms: Limited, Finite, Scarce, Measurable

Example: The night sky was filled with a myriad of shining stars.

6 Exculpate (verb)

दोषमुक्त करना / निर्दोष साबित करना

Exculpate meaning

To show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing; to free from blame.

Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate

Antonyms: Blame, Accuse, Condemn, Incriminate

Example: The new evidence helped to exculpate the man who was wrongly imprisoned.

7 Inchoate (adjective)

अधूरा / प्रारंभिक अवस्था में

Inchoate meaning

Just begun and not fully developed; rudimentary or incomplete.

Synonyms: Rudimentary, Nascent, Incipient, Undeveloped

Antonyms: Mature, Developed, Complete, Perfect

Example: The project is still in its inchoate stage and needs more planning.

8 Obfuscate (verb)

जटिल बनाना / उलझाना

Obfuscate meaning

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

Synonyms: Confuse, Complicate, Blur, Mystify

Antonyms: Clarify, Simplify, Explain, Illuminate

Example: The company tried to obfuscate the facts to hide its poor financial performance.

9 Pulchritudinous (adjective)

सुंदर / रूपवती

Pulchritudinous meaning

Beautiful, physically attractive.

Synonyms: Gorgeous, Attractive, Lovely, Stunning

Antonyms: Ugly, Unattractive, Hideous, Plain

Example: The actress looked absolutely pulchritudinous on the red carpet.

10 Quotidian (adjective)

दैनिक / साधारण

Quotidian meaning

Of or occurring every day; commonplace or ordinary.

Synonyms: Daily, Routine, Commonplace, Ordinary

Antonyms: Rare, Unusual, Extraordinary, Infrequent

Example: Checking emails has become a quotidian activity in modern life.

11 Bolster (verb)

सहारा देना / मज़बूत करना

Bolster meaning

Support or strengthen; prop up.

Synonyms: Reinforce, Fortify, Buttress, Sustain

Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Diminish, Hinder

Example: The government took steps to bolster the economy during the crisis.

12 Dwindle (verb)

धीरे-धीरे घटना / कम होना

Dwindle meaning

To gradually diminish in size, amount, or strength.

Synonyms: Decline, Diminish, Shrink, Wither

Antonyms: Increase, Expand, Flourish, Strengthen

Example: The town’s population began to dwindle after the factory closed.

13 Eminent (adjective)

प्रसिद्ध / विशिष्ट

Eminent meaning

Famous, respected, and distinguished within a particular sphere or profession.

Synonyms: Prominent, Renowned, Distinguished, Illustrious

Antonyms: Obscure, Unknown, Ordinary, Inferior

Example: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was an eminent scientist and a beloved president of India.

14 Foster (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना / बढ़ावा देना

Foster meaning

To encourage the development of something (good feelings, ideas, or growth).

Synonyms: Promote, Encourage, Cultivate, Nurture

Antonyms: Hinder, Discourage, Suppress, Neglect

Example: The teacher’s role is to foster creativity in young minds.

15 Lament (verb)

शोक व्यक्त करना / विलाप करना

Lament meaning

To express grief, sorrow, or regret.

Synonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Wail, Regret

Antonyms: Celebrate, Rejoice, Delight, Praise

Example: People gathered to lament the loss of their beloved leader.

16 Ineffable (adjective)

अवर्णनीय / जो शब्दों में न कहा जा सके

Ineffable meaning

Too great, extreme, or beautiful to be expressed in words.

Synonyms: Indescribable, Inexpressible, Unspeakable, Beyond words

Antonyms: Expressible, Definable, Describable, Articulable

Example: The beauty of the sunrise over the mountains was ineffable.

17 Panacea (Noun)

सर्वरोगहारी औषधि / सार्वभौमिक उपाय

Panacea meaning

A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.

Synonyms: Cure-all, Universal remedy, Elixir, Nostrum

Antonyms: Disease, Problem, Pain, Plague

Example: Education is often seen as a panacea for social inequality.

18 Salubrious (adjective)

स्वास्थ्यवर्धक / हितकारी

Salubrious meaning

Health-giving; promoting well-being.

Synonyms: Wholesome, Healthful, Beneficial, Nourishing

Antonyms: Unhealthy, Harmful, Noxious, Detrimental

Example: The hill station is known for its salubrious climate.

19 Taciturn (adjective)

मौनप्रिय / कम बोलने वाला

Taciturn meaning

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Synonyms: Silent, Reserved, Reticent, Withdrawn

Antonyms: Talkative, Loquacious, Garrulous, Chatty

Example: The taciturn student surprised everyone with his powerful speech.

20 Vituperate (verb)

गाली देना / तीखी आलोचना करना

Vituperate meaning

To blame, insult, or speak abusively.

Synonyms: Scold, Revile, Berate, Reproach

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commend, Approve

Example: The coach would often vituperate the players for their lack of discipline.

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