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1 Succinct (adjective)

संक्षिप्त

Succinct meaning

Briefly and clearly expressed, without unnecessary words.

Synonyms: Concise, Terse, Laconic, Pithy

Antonyms: Lengthy, Wordy, Verbose, Diffuse

Example: She gave a succinct reply to the complicated question.

2 Banal (adjective)

सामान्य/साधारण

Banal meaning

So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Synonyms: Trite, Hackneyed, Clichéd, Commonplace

Antonyms: Original, Unique, Innovative, Fresh

Example: The movie’s plot was so banal that the audience lost interest quickly.

3 Languid (adjective)

सुस्त/निष्क्रिय

Languid meaning

Lacking energy, spirit, or enthusiasm; weak or faint.

Synonyms: Listless, Sluggish, Lethargic, Weak

Antonyms: Energetic, Active, Vigorous, Dynamic

Example: After the long journey, he felt languid and wanted only to rest.

4 Relegate (verb)

हटाना/निम्न पद पर भेजना

Relegate meaning

To assign to a lower position, rank, or less important role.

Synonyms: Demote, Downgrade, Dismiss, Consign

Antonyms: Promote, Elevate, Upgrade, Advance

Example: The manager decided to relegate the careless employee to a minor task.

5 Paucity (Noun)

कमी/अभाव

Paucity meaning

The presence of something in very small or insufficient quantity; scarcity.

Synonyms: Scarcity, Shortage, Deficiency, Insufficiency

Antonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Profusion, Surplus

Example: The paucity of evidence made it difficult to solve the case.

6 Chicanery (Noun)

छल-कपट

Chicanery meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Synonyms: Deception, Fraud, Trickery, Duplicity

Antonyms: Honesty, Truthfulness, Candor, Openness

Example: The politician was accused of chicanery during the election campaign.

7 Equivocate (verb)

कपटपूर्ण ढंग से बात करना/टालमटोल करना

Equivocate meaning

To use ambiguous or unclear language to avoid giving a definite answer.

Synonyms: Prevaricate, Hedge, Evade, Ambiguate

Antonyms: Confront, Clarify, Confirm, Affirm

Example: When asked about the scandal, the minister chose to equivocate instead of answering directly.

8 Inimical (adjective)

विरोधी/हानिकारक

Inimical meaning

Harmful, unfriendly, or hostile.

Synonyms: Hostile, Antagonistic, Adverse, Unfriendly

Antonyms: Friendly, Favorable, Amiable, Supportive

Example: His inimical attitude towards the new policy created tension in the team.

9 Abjure (verb)

त्यागना/सत्याग्रह करना

Abjure meaning

To formally renounce, reject, or give up a belief, cause, or claim.

Synonyms: Renounce, Forswear, Repudiate, Retract

Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Approve, Endorse

Example: The leader had to abjure violence to bring peace in the region.

10 Abstruse (adjective)

गूढ़/कठिन समझने योग्य

Abstruse meaning

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Synonyms: Complex, Esoteric, Obscure, Incomprehensible

Antonyms: Clear, Simple, Obvious, Plain

Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so abstruse that few students could follow it.

11 Deride (verb)

उपहास करना / मज़ाक उड़ाना

Deride meaning

To express contempt for; ridicule or mock.

Synonyms: Mock, Ridicule, Taunt, Jeer

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Admire, Applaud

Example: The critics derided his new movie, calling it a complete disaster.

12 Exemplary (adjective)

उत्तम / अनुकरणीय

Exemplary meaning

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Synonyms: Admirable, Commendable, Meritorious, Praiseworthy

Antonyms: Unworthy, Disgraceful, Dishonorable, Blameworthy

Example: Her exemplary conduct during the crisis earned her great respect.

13 Culpable (adjective)

दोषी / अपराधी

Culpable meaning

Deserving blame; guilty of a fault or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Guilty, Blameworthy, Responsible, At Fault

Antonyms: Innocent, Faultless, Irreproachable, Blameless

Example: The court found him culpable for the accident due to his negligence.

14 Hinder (verb)

बाधा डालना / रोकना

Hinder meaning

To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.

Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Hamper, Block

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Promote

Example: Heavy rains hindered the progress of construction work.

15 Acuity (Noun)

तीक्ष्णता / पैनी समझ

Acuity meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Synonyms: Sharpness, Keenness, Awareness, Perceptiveness

Antonyms: Dullness, Ignorance, Insensitivity, Stupidity

Example: The professor was admired for his intellectual acuity in solving complex problems.

16 Propinquity (Noun)

निकटता / समीपता

Propinquity meaning

The state of being near in place, time, or relationship.

Synonyms: Nearness, Proximity, Closeness, Adjacency

Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Separation, Isolation

Example: The propinquity of the two villages encouraged frequent cultural exchanges.

17 Gaucherie (Noun)

अकुशलता / भद्दापन

Gaucherie meaning

Awkward, clumsy, or socially embarrassing behavior.

Synonyms: Awkwardness, Clumsiness, Ineptness, Ungainliness

Antonyms: Grace, Elegance, Skillfulness, Poise

Example: His gaucherie at the dinner table embarrassed his family.

18 Sacrosanct (adjective)

पवित्र / अति-गरिमामय

Sacrosanct meaning

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.

Synonyms: Sacred, Holy, Inviolable, Untouchable

Antonyms: Profane, Unholy, Disrespected, Defiled

Example: In many cultures, religious texts are considered sacrosanct.

19 Vicarious (adjective)

परकाय अनुभव / परोक्ष अनुभव

Vicarious meaning

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.

Synonyms: Indirect, Secondhand, Substitute, Delegated

Antonyms: Direct, Firsthand, Primary, Immediate

Example: She felt a vicarious thrill while watching her friend perform on stage.

20 Sedition (Noun)

राजद्रोह / विद्रोह भड़काना

Sedition meaning

Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or government.

Synonyms: Rebellion, Insurrection, Treason, Revolt

Antonyms: Obedience, Loyalty, Allegiance, Compliance

Example: The leader was arrested on charges of sedition for provoking masses against the government.

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