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1 Aberration (Noun)

विचलन / असामान्यता

Aberration meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Synonyms: Deviation, Anomaly, Irregularity, Peculiarity

Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Conformity, Usualness

Example: The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration for this time of year.

2 Dissemble (verb)

छल करना / छिपाना

Dissemble meaning

To conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to disguise or pretend.

Synonyms: Pretend, Feign, Conceal, Camouflage

Antonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Uncover

Example: She smiled to dissemble her true feelings of disappointment.

3 Exonerate (verb)

दोषमुक्त करना / बरी करना

Exonerate meaning

To free someone from blame or guilt for a wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate, Pardon

Antonyms: Blame, Condemn, Accuse, Incriminate

Example: The evidence helped to exonerate the man from all charges.

4 Glib (adjective)

चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला

Glib meaning

(Of words or a speaker) fluent and confident but insincere and shallow.

Synonyms: Smooth-talking, Slick, Superficial, Insincere

Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Thoughtful, Honest

Example: His glib remarks during the meeting made everyone doubt his sincerity.

5 Halcyon (adjective)

शांतिपूर्ण और सुखद समय

Halcyon meaning

Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

Synonyms: Serene, Tranquil, Blissful, Calm

Antonyms: Turbulent, Chaotic, Disturbed, Agitated

Example: People often recall their childhood as the halcyon days of their life.

6 Insolent (adjective)

अभिमानी / उद्दंड / अशिष्ट

Insolent meaning

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Synonyms: Rude, Disrespectful, Impudent, Arrogant

Antonyms: Polite, Respectful, Courteous, Humble

Example: The student’s insolent reply angered the teacher.

7 Intrepid (adjective)

निर्भीक / साहसी

Intrepid meaning

Fearless; adventurous, often used for someone showing great courage.

Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Dauntless, Valiant

Antonyms: Cowardly, Fearful, Timid, Weak

Example: The intrepid soldier led his team through the dangerous mission successfully.

8 Precipitous (adjective)

खड़ी / जल्दबाज़ / उतावली

Precipitous meaning

Very steep or done suddenly and without careful consideration.

Synonyms: Steep, Hasty, Abrupt, Rash

Antonyms: Gradual, Cautious, Deliberate, Thoughtful

Example: The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous mountain path.

9 Scurrilous (adjective)

गाली-गलौज भरा / अपमानजनक

Scurrilous meaning

Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation; grossly abusive or indecent.

Synonyms: Abusive, Defamatory, Insulting, Offensive

Antonyms: Polite, Respectful, Courteous, Decent

Example: The politician filed a case against the newspaper for publishing scurrilous articles about him.

10 Stolid (adjective)

भावशून्य / शांत / स्थिर

Stolid meaning

(Of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Synonyms: Impassive, Unemotional, Stoic, Phlegmatic

Antonyms: Emotional, Excitable, Lively, Sensitive

Example: Even in the face of chaos, the stolid guard stood firm and calm.

11 Aggrandize (verb)

बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर बताना / प्रतिष्ठा बढ़ाना

Aggrandize meaning

To increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something; to make something appear greater than it actually is.

Synonyms: Amplify, Elevate, Exalt, Magnify

Antonyms: Belittle, Diminish, Degrade, Lower

Example: The king sought to aggrandize his empire through conquest and diplomacy.

12 Calumny (Noun)

झूठा आरोप / बदनाम करने की साजिश

Calumny meaning

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation.

Synonyms: Slander, Defamation, Libel, Vilification

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approval, Flattery

Example: The politician’s career was ruined by the calumny spread by his rivals.

13 Diatribe (Noun)

कटु भाषण / तीखा आक्षेप

Diatribe meaning

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Criticism, Denunciation

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation, Eulogy

Example: The leader’s speech turned into a diatribe against the policies of the opposition.

14 Foment (verb)

उकसाना / भड़काना

Foment meaning

To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

Synonyms: Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Agitate

Antonyms: Suppress, Quell, Discourage, Deter

Example: The rebel leader was accused of fomenting violence in the region.

15 Gainsay (verb)

विरोध करना / इंकार करना

Gainsay meaning

To deny or contradict a fact or statement; to oppose or dispute.

Synonyms: Deny, Contradict, Dispute, Oppose

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Agree, Confirm

Example: No one could gainsay the truth of his statement after seeing the evidence.

16 Hegemony (Noun)

श्रेष्ठता / प्रभुत्व

Hegemony meaning

Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

Synonyms: Dominance, Supremacy, Authority, Control

Antonyms: Subordination, Inferiority, Weakness, Dependence

Example: The United States maintained its hegemony in world politics after the Cold War.

17 Largesse (Noun)

उदारता / दानशीलता

Largesse meaning

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Synonyms: Generosity, Bounty, Munificence, Benevolence

Antonyms: Stinginess, Meanness, Selfishness, Greed

Example: The poor villagers were grateful for the millionaire’s largesse during the drought.

18 Maverick (Noun)

स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला व्यक्ति / बागी

Maverick meaning

An independent-minded person who does not go along with a group or party; a nonconformist.

Synonyms: Nonconformist, Rebel, Individualist, Dissenter

Antonyms: Conformist, Follower, Traditionalist, Conventionalist

Example: He was considered a maverick in politics for his unconventional ideas and bold decisions.

19 Pusillanimous (adjective)

कायर / डरपोक

Pusillanimous meaning

Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or cowardly.

Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Spineless

Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Daring

Example: The general’s pusillanimous decision to retreat led to the army’s defeat.

20 Vacillate (verb)

दुविधा में रहना / डगमगाना

Vacillate meaning

To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.

Synonyms: Hesitate, Waver, Fluctuate, Oscillate

Antonyms: Decide, Determine, Persist, Remain

Example: The leader vacillated between aggressive reforms and cautious policies.

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