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1 Ameliorate (verb)

सुधारना

Ameliorate meaning

Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better; improve.

Synonyms: Improve, Enhance, Mitigate, Upgrade

Antonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Deteriorate

Example: The reforms were designed to ameliorate living standards in rural areas.

2 Demagogue (Noun)

जनता को बहकाने वाला नेता

Demagogue meaning

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational arguments.

Synonyms: Agitator, Rabble-rouser, Instigator, Firebrand

Antonyms: Peacemaker, Uniter, Mediator, Reconciler

Example: The dictator was often criticized as a demagogue who manipulated public emotions for power.

3 Facetious (adjective)

हंसी-मज़ाक वाला, हल्का-फुल्का

Facetious meaning

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

Synonyms: Flippant, Jocular, Witty, Playful

Antonyms: Serious, Sincere, Grave, Solemn

Example: His facetious remarks during the meeting annoyed the chairman.

4 Inculcate (verb)

संस्कारित करना, मन में बिठाना

Inculcate meaning

To instill (an idea, attitude, or habit) in someone by persistent instruction.

Synonyms: Instill, Implant, Infuse, Indoctrinate

Antonyms: Neglect, Forget, Ignore, Overlook

Example: Teachers try to inculcate moral values in children from an early age.

5 Laconic (adjective)

संक्षिप्त, अल्पभाषी

Laconic meaning

Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming mysterious or rude.

Synonyms: Brief, Concise, Terse, Succinct

Antonyms: Wordy, Verbose, Loquacious, Talkative

Example: His laconic reply showed disinterest in the discussion.

6 Nefarious (adjective)

दुष्ट, पापी, अनैतिक

Nefarious meaning

Wicked, villainous, or criminal.

Synonyms: Evil, Wicked, Vile, Heinous

Antonyms: Noble, Virtuous, Upright, Honorable

Example: The police cracked down on the gang’s nefarious activities.

7 Quiescent (adjective)

शांत, निष्क्रिय, सुप्त

Quiescent meaning

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

Synonyms: Inactive, Dormant, Idle, Passive

Antonyms: Active, Lively, Energetic, Vigorous

Example: The volcano has been quiescent for centuries but is still closely monitored.

8 Spurious (adjective)

झूठा, नकली

Spurious meaning

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Synonyms: False, Fake, Bogus, Counterfeit

Antonyms: Genuine, Authentic, Valid, True

Example: The jeweler confirmed that the diamond was spurious.

9 Veracious (adjective)

सत्यवादी, सच्चा

Veracious meaning

Speaking or representing the truth; truthful.

Synonyms: Truthful, Honest, Accurate, Genuine

Antonyms: False, Dishonest, Untruthful, Deceitful

Example: The witness gave a veracious account of the incident.

10 Zephyr (Noun)

मंद पवन, शीतल हवा

Zephyr meaning

A soft, gentle breeze.

Synonyms: Breeze, Draft, Puff, Waft

Antonyms: Gale, Storm, Cyclone, Tempest

Example: A cool zephyr from the sea refreshed the tired travelers.

11 Abnegation (Noun)

त्याग / आत्मसंयम

Abnegation meaning

The act of renouncing or rejecting something, often personal desires, rights, or interests, for a higher cause or self-discipline.

Synonyms: Renunciation, Self-denial, Sacrifice, Rejection

Antonyms: Indulgence, Acceptance, Approval, Selfishness

Example: The monk’s abnegation of worldly pleasures inspired many of his followers.

12 Bucolic (adjective)

ग्रामीण / देहाती

Bucolic meaning

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Synonyms: Rustic, Pastoral, Rural, Idyllic

Antonyms: Urban, Metropolitan, Modern, Sophisticated

Example: They enjoyed the bucolic scenery of the small village surrounded by green fields.

13 Credulous (adjective)

भोला-भाला / आसानी से विश्वास करने वाला

Credulous meaning

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things, especially without proper evidence.

Synonyms: Gullible, Naive, Trustful, Unsuspecting

Antonyms: Skeptical, Suspicious, Cynical, Distrustful

Example: The credulous child believed every story told by his elder brother.

14 Deleterious (adjective)

हानिकारक / हानिदायक

Deleterious meaning

Causing harm or damage, often in a subtle or unexpected way.

Synonyms: Harmful, Detrimental, Injurious, Damaging

Antonyms: Beneficial, Advantageous, Helpful, Constructive

Example: Smoking has a deleterious effect on health, especially on the lungs and heart.

15 Ennui (Noun)

उब/ऊबन

Ennui meaning

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; boredom.

Synonyms: Boredom, Tedium, Weariness, Restlessness

Antonyms: Excitement, Enthusiasm, Interest, Liveliness

Example: After months of doing the same routine work, he was filled with ennui.

16 Harangue (Noun)

लंबा आक्रामक भाषण

Harangue meaning

A lengthy and aggressive speech; to lecture someone in an aggressive or critical manner.

Synonyms: Tirade, Rant, Diatribe, Lecture

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Eulogy, Approval

Example: The politician delivered a harangue against corruption in the government.

17 Insouciant (adjective)

निश्चिन्त / बेफ़िक्र

Insouciant meaning

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree and indifferent.

Synonyms: Nonchalant, Unconcerned, Carefree, Easygoing

Antonyms: Anxious, Worried, Concerned, Nervous

Example: She walked into the exam hall with an insouciant smile, as if nothing could trouble her.

18 Mendacious (adjective)

झूठा / कपटी

Mendacious meaning

Not telling the truth; lying or deceitful.

Synonyms: Dishonest, Deceitful, Fraudulent, Untruthful

Antonyms: Honest, Truthful, Sincere, Genuine

Example: The witness gave a mendacious statement in court to protect the criminal.

19 Pithy (adjective)

सार्थक / संक्षिप्त

Pithy meaning

Concise and forcefully expressive; brief but meaningful.

Synonyms: Concise, Terse, Succinct, Pointed

Antonyms: Wordy, Verbose, Lengthy, Diffuse

Example: His pithy remarks during the debate left a strong impact on the audience.

20 Vapid (adjective)

निरस / फीका

Vapid meaning

Offering nothing stimulating or challenging; dull or uninspiring.

Synonyms: Dull, Insipid, Boring, Lifeless

Antonyms: Lively, Exciting, Interesting, Vigorous

Example: The lecture was so vapid that most of the students fell asleep.

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