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1 Indolent (adjective)

आलसी

Indolent meaning

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; habitually lazy or idle.

Synonyms: Lazy, Slothful, Idle, Lethargic

Antonyms: Active, Energetic, Industrious, Diligent

Example: His indolent attitude towards work cost him many opportunities.

2 Prevaricate (verb)

टालमटोल करना / गोलमोल जवाब देना

Prevaricate meaning

To avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question; to speak or act in an evasive way.

Synonyms: Evade, Equivocate, Fabricate, Hedge

Antonyms: Confront, Confess, Reveal, Assert

Example: When asked about the missing money, he began to prevaricate instead of giving a clear answer.

3 Obdurate (adjective)

हठी / ज़िद्दी

Obdurate meaning

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.

Synonyms: Stubborn, Obstinate, Inflexible, Unyielding

Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Submissive, Compliant

Example: The manager remained obdurate, refusing to accept any of the workers’ demands.

4 Perfidy (Noun)

विश्वासघात / कपट

Perfidy meaning

Deceitfulness; deliberate breach of faith or trust.

Synonyms: Treachery, Betrayal, Duplicity, Treason

Antonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Devotion, Allegiance

Example: The soldier was punished for his perfidy in betraying his comrades to the enemy.

5 Unctuous (adjective)

चापलूस / चिकना-चुपड़ा

Unctuous meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily or smug in manner.

Synonyms: Sycophantic, Obsequious, Insincere, Smarmy

Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Blunt, Honest

Example: The politician’s unctuous speech was full of false promises to impress the crowd.

6 Turgid (adjective)

सूजा हुआ / आडंबरपूर्ण

Turgid meaning

Swollen or bloated; (of language or style) pompous and overblown.

Synonyms: Swollen, Bombastic, Inflated, Pompous

Antonyms: Simple, Modest, Concise, Understated

Example: His turgid writing style made the article difficult to read and understand.

7 Invidious (adjective)

ईर्ष्या या द्वेष उत्पन्न करने वाला

Invidious meaning

Likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others; unfairly discriminatory.

Synonyms: Resentful, Offensive, Unfair, Malicious

Antonyms: Fair, Just, Delightful, Pleasant

Example: The manager’s invidious remarks created tension among the employees.

8 Desultory (adjective)

असंगत / उद्देश्यहीन

Desultory meaning

Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; done in a disconnected or random way.

Synonyms: Aimless, Haphazard, Random, Casual

Antonyms: Systematic, Organized, Methodical, Purposeful

Example: His desultory conversation made it clear he wasn’t really interested in the topic.

9 Convivial (adjective)

मिलनसार / उत्सवप्रिय

Convivial meaning

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable; fond of feasting, drinking, and good company.

Synonyms: Sociable, Jovial, Festive, Companionable

Antonyms: Unsociable, Gloomy, Dull, Morose

Example: The wedding was a convivial gathering full of laughter, music, and dance.

10 Austere (adjective)

कठोर / सादा

Austere meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple without luxury.

Synonyms: Stern, Strict, Harsh, Ascetic

Antonyms: Luxurious, Indulgent, Extravagant, Ornate

Example: The monk lived an austere life, with no interest in material comforts.

11 Sagacious (adjective)

बुद्धिमान, विवेकी

Sagacious meaning

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.

Synonyms: Wise, Prudent, Judicious, Insightful

Antonyms: Foolish, Ignorant, Unwise, Thoughtless

Example: The sagacious leader guided his people through difficult times with calm wisdom.

12 Didactic (adjective)

शिक्षाप्रद

Didactic meaning

Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Synonyms: Instructive, Educational, Informative, Enlightening

Antonyms: Uninformative, Misleading, Uneducative, Confusing

Example: The professor’s didactic lecture helped students understand the importance of ethics in business.

13 Plethora (Noun)

अधिकता, प्रचुरता

Plethora meaning

An excessive amount or overabundance of something.

Synonyms: Excess, Surplus, Overabundance, Profusion

Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage, Lack, Deficiency

Example: The market offers a plethora of options for mobile phones, making it hard to choose one.

14 Sanctimonious (adjective)

पाखंडी धार्मिक, कपटी

Sanctimonious meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Synonyms: Self-righteous, Hypocritical, Pious, Pretentious

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Sincere, Genuine

Example: His sanctimonious remarks about honesty were irritating since he himself was dishonest.

15 Malinger (verb)

बीमारी का बहाना बनाना

Malinger meaning

To exaggerate or feign illness in order to escape duty or work.

Synonyms: Shirk, Dodge, Evade, Loaf

Antonyms: Work, Confront, Undertake, Perform

Example: He tried to malinger by pretending to have a headache before the exam.

16 Rancorous (adjective)

कटु, द्वेषपूर्ण

Rancorous meaning

Characterized by bitterness or long-lasting resentment.

Synonyms: Bitter, Malicious, Hostile, Spiteful

Antonyms: Friendly, Benevolent, Kind, Amiable

Example: The debate soon turned into a rancorous argument filled with personal attacks.

17 Bombastic (adjective)

आडंबरपूर्ण, खोखला

Bombastic meaning

Using high-sounding but meaningless words; pompous or inflated speech.

Synonyms: Pompous, Pretentious, Grandiloquent, Turgid

Antonyms: Simple, Plain, Modest, Humble

Example: The politician’s bombastic speech impressed the crowd but lacked real substance.

18 Penurious (adjective)

दरिद्र, कंजूस

Penurious meaning

Extremely poor; unwilling to spend money; miserly.

Synonyms: Impoverished, Destitute, Indigent, Miserly

Antonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Rich, Generous

Example: The penurious old man refused to donate even a small amount to charity.

19 Ostentatious (adjective)

आडंबरपूर्ण, दिखावटी

Ostentatious meaning

Designed to impress or attract notice; showy and pretentious.

Synonyms: Showy, Pretentious, Flamboyant, Extravagant

Antonyms: Modest, Simple, Restrained, Unpretentious

Example: He wore an ostentatiousgold chain that caught everyone’s attention at the party.

20 Copious (adjective)

प्रचुर, बहुतायत

Copious meaning

Abundant in supply or quantity; profuse.

Synonyms: Plentiful, Ample, Abundant, Profuse

Antonyms: Meager, Scarce, Insufficient, Lacking

Example: She took copious notes during the lecture to ensure she didn’t miss any detail.

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