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1 Vex (verb)

परेशान करना / खीजना

Vex meaning

To make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Synonyms: Irritate, Agitate, Provoke, Annoy

Antonyms: Please, Comfort, Soothe, Delight

Example: The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents.

2 Ponder (verb)

गंभीरता से सोचना

Ponder meaning

To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Synonyms: Contemplate, Reflect, Meditate, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Disregard, Neglect

Example: He sat quietly to ponder over the choices he had made in his career.

3 Jubilant (adjective)

अत्यधिक प्रसन्न / उल्लसित

Jubilant meaning

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Synonyms: Elated, Overjoyed, Ecstatic, Exultant

Antonyms: Miserable, Depressed, Sad, Gloomy

Example: The team was jubilant after winning the championship match.

4 Robust (adjective)

मज़बूत / सुदृढ़

Robust meaning

Strong, healthy, and unlikely to break or fail.

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Resilient, Hardy

Antonyms: Weak, Fragile, Feeble, Frail

Example: The company needs a robust strategy to survive in the competitive market.

5 Eschew (verb)

जानबूझकर त्यागना / परहेज़ करना

Eschew meaning

To deliberately avoid using, accepting, or doing something.

Synonyms: Avoid, Shun, Abstain, Refrain

Antonyms: Embrace, Accept, Adopt, Welcome

Example: He decided to eschew unhealthy food to maintain a better lifestyle.

6 Juxtaposition (Noun)

समीप रखना / साथ-साथ रखना

Juxtaposition meaning

The act of placing two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them.

Synonyms: Comparison, Contrast, Collocation, Proximity

Antonyms: Separation, Isolation, Remoteness, Distance

Example: The artist’s work is a juxtaposition of modern design and traditional elements.

7 Proclivity (Noun)

झुकाव / प्रवृत्ति

Proclivity meaning

A natural or habitual inclination or tendency towards something, especially something bad or undesirable.

Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition, Penchant

Antonyms: Disinclination, Aversion, Indifference, Repulsion

Example: He has a proclivity for solving complex mathematical problems.

8 Sycophant (Noun)

चापलूस / खुशामदी

Sycophant meaning

A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

Synonyms: Flatterer, Toady, Fawner, Bootlicker

Antonyms: Critic, Opponent, Adversary, Defier

Example: The manager surrounded himself with sycophants who always agreed with him.

9 Provocative (adjective)

उकसाने वाला / उत्तेजक

Provocative meaning

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately; also arousing sexual desire or interest.

Synonyms: Inflammatory, Aggravating, Provoking, Stimulating

Antonyms: Soothing, Calming, Pleasing, Pacifying

Example: The politician made a provocative statement that sparked heated debates.

10 Aspiration (Noun)

आकांक्षा / महत्वाकांक्षा

Aspiration meaning

: A strong desire, longing, or ambition to achieve something.

Synonyms: Ambition, Desire, Aim, Goal

Antonyms: Apathy, Disinterest, Indifference, Laziness

Example: Her aspiration to become a doctor motivated her to study day and night.

11 Refute (verb)

खंडन करना

Refute meaning

Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

Synonyms: Disprove, Contradict, Rebut, Negate

Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Confirm, Validate

Example: The lawyer was able to refute the false allegations with solid evidence.

12 Mundane (adjective)

सामान्य / नीरस

Mundane meaning

Lacking interest or excitement; dull, ordinary.

Synonyms: Boring, Routine, Tedious, Humdrum

Antonyms: Extraordinary, Exciting, Remarkable, Unusual

Example: He was tired of his mundane job and wanted to do something adventurous.

13 Imply (verb)

संकेत करना

Imply meaning

To suggest or express something indirectly rather than stating it plainly.

Synonyms: Suggest, Indicate, Insinuate, Hint

Antonyms: State, Declare, Express, Define

Example: His silence seemed toimply that he was not interested in the proposal.

14 Cease (verb)

समाप्त करना / रोकना

Cease meaning

To bring or come to an end; stop.

Synonyms: Halt, Terminate, Discontinue, Conclude

Antonyms: Continue, Begin, Initiate, Proceed

Example: The factory was ordered to cease all operations due to safety concerns.

15 Apt (adjective)

उपयुक्त / प्रवृत्त

Apt meaning

Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances; having a tendency to do something.

Synonyms: Suitable, Fitting, Relevant, Appropriate

Antonyms: Inappropriate, Irrelevant, Unfit, Unsuitable

Example: His remark was very apt for the situation.

16 Exacerbate (verb)

और बिगाड़ना

Exacerbate meaning

To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse.

Synonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Escalate

Antonyms: Alleviate, Reduce, Improve, Soothe

Example: His rude comments only served to exacerbate the conflict.

17 Insipid (adjective)

नीरस / बेस्वाद

Insipid meaning

Lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull and boring.

Synonyms: Tasteless, Dull, Bland, Uninteresting

Antonyms: Flavorful, Interesting, Exciting, Lively

Example: The soup was insipid, lacking any real taste or spices.

18 Repudiate (verb)

अस्वीकार करना / खंडन करना

Repudiate meaning

To refuse to accept, acknowledge, or be associated with; to deny the truth or validity of.

Synonyms: Reject, Renounce, Disown, Refute

Antonyms: Accept, Approve, Embrace, Acknowledge

Example: The politician repudiated the claims made against him in the media.

19 Anathema (Noun)

अत्यधिक घृणित वस्तु / धर्मादेश द्वारा शाप

Anathema meaning

Something or someone that one strongly dislikes or detests; a formal curse by a religious authority.

Synonyms: Abomination, Curse, Detestation, Bane

Antonyms: Blessing, Delight, Love, Approval

Example: Corruption is anathema to the principles of good governance.

20 Licentious (adjective)

अनैतिक / असंयमी

Licentious meaning

Lacking legal or moral restraints; disregarding accepted rules.

Synonyms: Immoral, Degenerate, Lustful, Dissolute

Antonyms: Moral, Virtuous, Decent, Restrained

Example: The king was criticized for his licentious lifestyle, which weakened his reputation.

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