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1 Mawkish (adjective)

अत्यधिक भावुक या बनावटी रूप से भावुक

Mawkish meaning

Sentimental in an exaggerated or false way; overly emotional.

Synonyms: Sentimental, Overemotional, Sappy, Maudlin

Antonyms: Unemotional, Unfeeling, Stoic, Unsentimental

Example: His mawkish love letters made her feel more uncomfortable than cherished.

2 Recondite (adjective)

गूढ़ या कठिन समझ में आने वाला

Recondite meaning

Little known or difficult to understand; dealing with complex or obscure subject matter.

Synonyms: Abstruse, Esoteric, Obscure, Cryptic

Antonyms: Obvious, Simple, Clear, Straightforward

Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so recondite that most students struggled to grasp it.

3 Trenchant (adjective)

तीक्ष्ण, प्रभावशाली या स्पष्ट

Trenchant meaning

Expressed strongly, clearly, and effectively; vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

Synonyms: Incisive, Sharp, Penetrating, Forceful

Antonyms: Vague, Weak, Gentle, Indirect

Example: Her trenchant criticism of the policy exposed its major flaws.

4 Vociferous (adjective)

जोरदार और ऊँची आवाज़ में अपने विचार व्यक्त करने वाला

Vociferous meaning

Expressing opinions or feelings loudly and forcefully.

Synonyms: Boisterous, Clamorous, Noisy, Vehement

Antonyms: Quiet, Silent, Subdued, Mute

Example: The vociferous crowd demanded justice outside the courthouse.

5 Reticent (adjective)

कम बोलने वाला, संकोची या आरक्षित स्वभाव का

Reticent meaning

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; reserved or restrained.

Synonyms: Reserved, Taciturn, Silent, Withdrawn

Antonyms: Talkative, Outspoken, Communicative, Frank

Example: She was reticent about her personal life and rarely shared her feelings.

6 Indefatigable (adjective)

अथक, जिसे थकान न हो

Indefatigable meaning

Persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued.

Synonyms: Tireless, Unflagging, Persistent, Unrelenting

Antonyms: Lazy, Weary, Exhausted, Tired

Example: His indefatigable efforts finally led the team to success.

7 Sardonic (adjective)

व्यंग्यपूर्ण या कटाक्षपूर्ण

Sardonic meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical; showing scornful or bitter humor.

Synonyms: Mocking, Sarcastic, Ironic, Cynical

Antonyms: Sincere, Kind, Gentle, Genuine

Example: He gave a sardonic smile when his rival made a mistake.

8 Pellucid (adjective)

साफ़, पारदर्शी या स्पष्ट

Pellucid meaning

Translucently clear; easily understood or transparent.

Synonyms: Clear, Transparent, Lucid, Limpid

Antonyms: Cloudy, Obscure, Opaque, Confused

Example: The lake’s pellucid water reflected the mountains perfectly.

9 Propitious (adjective)

शुभ, अनुकूल या मंगलकारी

Propitious meaning

Indicating a good chance of success; favorable or auspicious.

Synonyms: Favorable, Auspicious, Advantageous, Benevolent

Antonyms: Unfavorable, Inauspicious, Adverse, Unlucky

Example: The weather was propitious for the cricket match to begin.

10 Cajole (verb)

मिठी बातों से मनाना या राज़ी करना

Cajole meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Synonyms: Persuade, Coax, Wheedle, Entice

Antonyms: Dissuade, Repel, Discourage, Force

Example: She managed to cajole her parents into letting her go on the trip.

11 Munificent (adjective)

अत्यधिक उदार

Munificent meaning

More generous than is usual or necessary; extremely liberal in giving.

Synonyms: Generous, Bountiful, Charitable, Magnanimous

Antonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Selfish, Greedy

Example: The billionaire’s munificent donation helped build a new hospital for the poor.

12 Prodigal (adjective)

अपव्ययी, फ़िजूलखर्ची करने वाला

Prodigal meaning

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

Synonyms: Extravagant, Lavish, Wasteful, Spendthrift

Antonyms: Frugal, Thrifty, Economical, Prudent

Example: His prodigal habits soon left him bankrupt and regretful.

13 Ascetic (Noun)

संयमी, तपस्वी

Ascetic meaning

A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Synonyms: Austere, Monk, Hermit, Puritan

Antonyms: Luxurious, Indulgent, Materialistic, Sensual

Example: The monk lived an ascetic life in the mountains, detached from worldly pleasures.

14 Assuage (verb)

शांत करना, कम करना

Assuage meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to calm or relieve.

Synonyms: Alleviate, Soothe, Mitigate, Pacify

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Provoke, Worsen

Example: The teacher’s kind words helped assuage the student’s anxiety before the exam.

15 Circuitous (adjective)

घुमावदार, अप्रत्यक्ष

Circuitous meaning

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout or indirect.

Synonyms: Indirect, Meandering, Winding, Devious

Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Straightforward, Linear

Example: The mountain path was so circuitous that it took hours to reach the top.

16 Fecund (adjective)

उपजाऊ, सृजनशील

Fecund meaning

Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile or creative.

Synonyms: Fertile, Fruitful, Productive, Prolific

Antonyms: Barren, Infertile, Sterile, Unproductive

Example: The fecund soil of the valley supported a wide variety of crops.

17 Inexorable (adjective)

अपरिहार्य, अडिग

Inexorable meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless or unyielding.

Synonyms: Relentless, Unstoppable, Implacable, Unyielding

Antonyms: Merciful, Lenient, Flexible, Yielding

Example: Despite their pleas, the king remained inexorable in his decision.

18 Aplomb (Noun)

आत्मविश्वास, धैर्य

Aplomb meaning

Self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.

Synonyms: Poise, Composure, Assurance, Confidence

Antonyms: Nervousness, Insecurity, Confusion, Unease

Example: She handled the tough interview questions with remarkable aplomb.

19 Nascent (adjective)

नवजात, प्रारंभिक अवस्था में

Nascent meaning

Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Synonyms: Emerging, Developing, Incipient, Budding

Antonyms: Mature, Declined, Dying, Extinct

Example: The government is supporting nascent industries through startup incentives.

20 Fortuitous (adjective)

संयोगवश, सौभाग्यशाली

Fortuitous meaning

Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.

Synonyms: Accidental, Serendipitous, Lucky, Unexpected

Antonyms: Intentional, Deliberate, Planned, Predictable

Example: Their meeting at the airport was completely fortuitous but led to a great friendship.

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