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1 Alacrity (Noun)

उत्साहपूर्वक तत्परता

Alacrity meaning

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness to respond or act quickly.

Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Enthusiasm, Promptness

Antonyms: Apathy, Reluctance, Indifference, Sluggishness

Example: She accepted the invitation with surprising alacrity.

2 Clandestine (adjective)

गुप्त, गुपचुप

Clandestine meaning

Kept secret or done secretly, often because it is illicit or unauthorized.

Synonyms: Secret, Covert, Hidden, Surreptitious

Antonyms: Open, Public, Overt, Transparent

Example: The two companies held clandestine meetings to plan the merger.

3 Debilitate (verb)

कमज़ोर करना, दुर्बल बनाना

Debilitate meaning

To make someone weak or feeble; to impair the strength or energy of.

Synonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Cripple, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Strengthen, Energize, Fortify, Invigorate

Example: The long illness served to debilitate his body and spirit.

4 Gregarious (adjective)

मिलनसार, सामाजिक

Gregarious meaning

Fond of company; sociable, enjoying being with others.

Synonyms: Sociable, Outgoing, Companionable, Affable

Antonyms: Reserved, Shy, Introverted, Unsociable

Example: Ramesh is so gregarious that he makes friends wherever he goes.

5 Magnanimous (adjective)

उदार, विशाल हृदय वाला

Magnanimous meaning

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

Synonyms: Generous, Noble, Kind-hearted, Charitable

Antonyms: Mean, Selfish, Petty, Ungenerous

Example: Despite losing the match, he was magnanimous enough to praise his opponent’s performance.

6 Perspicacious (adjective)

तीक्ष्णबुद्धि

Perspicacious meaning

Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; mentally sharp and observant.

Synonyms: Insightful, Perceptive, Astute, Discerning

Antonyms: Ignorant, Unobservant, Oblivious, Shortsighted

Example: The perspicacious detective quickly noticed the clues others had overlooked.

7 Petrichor (Noun)

मिट्टी की सोंधी खुशबू

Petrichor meaning

A pleasant, earthy smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.

Synonyms: Earthy scent, Rain fragrance, Soil aroma, Geosmin smell

Antonyms: Odorless, Stench, Foul smell, Fetor

Example: After months of scorching heat, the villagers rejoiced at the petrichor that filled the air with the first monsoon showers.

8 Precocious (adjective)

असमय विकसित, समय से पहले परिपक्व

Precocious meaning

Having developed certain abilities or tendencies at an earlier age than usual.

Synonyms: Advanced, Gifted, Talented, Prodigy-like

Antonyms: Backward, Slow, Unintelligent, Retarded

Example: The precocious child could solve complex math problems even before starting school.

9 Querulous (adjective)

शिकायती, कुड़कुड़ाने वाला

Querulous meaning

Complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner.

Synonyms: Grumbling, Whining, Irritable, Petulant

Antonyms: Cheerful, Content, Easygoing, Satisfied

Example: The querulous passenger kept finding faults throughout the journey, making everyone uncomfortable.

10 Serendipity (Noun)

संयोगवश शुभ घटना

Serendipity meaning

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Synonyms: Fluke, Chance, Blessing, Good fortune

Antonyms: Misfortune, Bad luck, Calamity, Mishap

Example: Finding my old friend in a distant city was pure serendipity.

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