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19 words · first 3 free, all 19 with Prime

1 Tenacious (adjective)

दृढ़ / अटल

Tenacious meaning

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

Synonyms: Persistent, Determined, Resolute, Stubborn

Antonyms: Weak, Irresolute, Surrendering, Yielding

Example: She is so tenacious that she never gives up on her dreams, no matter how difficult the journey becomes.

2 Imminent (adjective)

आसन्न / निकट

Imminent meaning

About to happen; likely to occur at any moment.

Synonyms: Impending, Approaching, Looming, Forthcoming

Antonyms: Distant, Remote, Later, Avoidable

Example: The dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

3 Enigma (Noun)

पहेली / रहस्य

Enigma meaning

A person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Mystery, Puzzle, Riddle, Conundrum

Antonyms: Clarity, Explanation, Solution, Answer

Example: Despite years of research, the origin of the universe remains an enigma.

4 Venerate (verb)

आदर करना / पूजना

Venerate meaning

To regard with great respect, reverence, or admiration.

Synonyms: Revere, Respect, Honor, Esteem

Antonyms: Dishonor, Disrespect, Criticize, Condemn

Example: In many cultures, people venerate their ancestors and seek their blessings.

5 Reproach (verb)

फटकार / डांटना / निंदा करना

Reproach meaning

To express disapproval or disappointment; a criticism or blame.

Synonyms: Blame, Rebuke, Scold, Admonish

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: The teacher reproached the students for not completing their homework.

6 Capricious (adjective)

मनमौजी / चंचल

Capricious meaning

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Synonyms: Fickle, Whimsical, Unpredictable, Impulsive

Antonyms: Steady, Consistent, Reliable, Stable

Example: The stock market is so capricious that no one can predict its next move.

7 Fastidious (adjective)

अतिसतर्क / चुस्त / नखरे वाला

Fastidious meaning

Very attentive to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned about cleanliness or accuracy.

Synonyms: Meticulous, Fussy, Particular, Perfectionist

Antonyms: Careless, Easy-going, Indifferent, Uncritical

Example: She is so fastidious about her room that even a speck of dust annoys her.

8 Esoteric (adjective)

गूढ़ / गुप्त / अल्पज्ञात

Esoteric meaning

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

Synonyms: Obscure, Mysterious, Cryptic, Abstruse

Antonyms: Common, Familiar, Simple, Obvious

Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so esoteric that only experts could fully grasp it.

9 Polemic (Noun)

कटु विवाद / प्रखर आलोचना

Polemic meaning

A strong written or spoken attack on someone or something.

Synonyms: Argument, Dispute, Controversy, Criticism

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Reconciliation

Example: His book is a polemic against the corrupt practices of the government.

10 Probity (Noun)

ईमानदारी / सत्यनिष्ठा

Probity meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and integrity.

Synonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Uprightness, Morality

Antonyms: Dishonesty, Corruption, Immorality, Deceit

Example: The judge was respected for his probity and fairness in every case he handled.

11 Concede (verb)

स्वीकार करना / मान लेना

Concede meaning

Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it; surrender or yield

Synonyms: Admit, Acknowledge, Confess, Grant

Antonyms: Deny, Refuse, Reject, Dispute

Example: After a long debate, he finally conceded that he was wrong.

12 Scrutiny (Noun)

सूक्ष्म जाँच / बारीकी से जांच

Scrutiny meaning

Critical observation or close examination

Synonyms: Inspection, Investigation, Analysis, Review

Antonyms: Neglect, Overlook, Ignore, Glance

Example: The documents are under the scrutiny of the audit committee.

13 Flourish (verb)

फलना-फूलना / प्रगति करना

Flourish meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way; to thrive or prosper

Synonyms: Thrive, Prosper, Bloom, Succeed

Antonyms: Decline, Fail, Wither, Deteriorate

Example: The business flourished after the new strategy was implemented.

14 Adversary (Noun)

प्रतिद्वंदी / शत्रु

Adversary meaning

One’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

Synonyms: Opponent, Rival, Enemy, Foe

Antonyms: Ally, Friend, Supporter, Partner

Example: In the final match, the team faced a strong adversary.

15 Ambivalent (adjective)

द्वंद्वात्मक / विरोधाभासी भावनाएँ रखना

Ambivalent meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something

Synonyms: Conflicted, Uncertain, Hesitant, Undecided

Antonyms: Certain, Clear, Decisive, Unequivocal

Example: She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city for the job.

16 Ebullient (adjective)

उत्साही / जोश से भरा हुआ

Ebullient meaning

Cheerful and full of energy; overflowing with enthusiasm

Synonyms: Exuberant, Lively, Enthusiastic, Excited

Antonyms: Depressed, Gloomy, Unenthusiastic, Apathetic

Example: The ebullient crowd cheered loudly as the team entered the stadium.

17 Profligate (adjective)

अपव्ययी / फिजूलखर्ची करने वाला

Profligate meaning

Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

Synonyms: Extravagant, Wasteful, Spendthrift, Lavish

Antonyms: Thrifty, Frugal, Economical, Careful

Example: His profligate lifestyle soon led him into heavy debts.

18 Antediluvian (adjective)

प्राचीन / अत्यंत पुराना

Antediluvian meaning

Extremely old-fashioned; belonging to a time before the biblical flood

Synonyms: Outdated, Archaic, Primitive, Obsolete

Antonyms: Modern, Current, Contemporary, Up-to-date

Example: His ideas about women’s education seemed positively antediluvian.

19 Exigent (adjective)

तात्कालिक / अत्यावश्यक

Exigent meaning

Requiring immediate action or attention; urgent and pressing

Synonyms: Urgent, Pressing, Critical, Imperative

Antonyms: Minor, Trivial, Unimportant, Negligible

Example: The doctor was called for an exigent medical situation.

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