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1 Recalcitrant (adjective)

आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Recalcitrant meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Synonyms: Uncooperative, Intractable, Refractory, Defiant

Antonyms: Amenable, Docile, Compliant, Obedient

Example: The recalcitrant teenager refused to listen to his parents. Related Words: Recalcitrance

2 Garrulous (adjective)

बातूनी

Garrulous meaning

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Synonyms: Talkative, Loquacious, Voluble, Chatty

Antonyms: Taciturn, Reticent, Laconic, Reserved

Example: He became more garrulous after a couple of drinks.

3 Encomium (Noun)

गुणगान

Encomium meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Synonyms: Tribute, Panegyric, Accolade, Eulogy

Antonyms: Condemnation, Criticism, Denunciation, Vilification

Example: The retiring professor received a heartfelt encomium from his students.

4 Baleful (adjective)

हानिकारक

Baleful meaning

Threatening harm; menacing.

Synonyms: Menacing, Threatening, Sinister, Malignant

Antonyms: Benevolent, Friendly, Auspicious, Benign

Example: He gave me a baleful look.

5 Adroit (adjective)

निपुण

Adroit meaning

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Synonyms: Skillful, Adept, Deft, Dexterous

Antonyms: Clumsy, Inept, Unskilled, Awkward

Example: He was adroit at handling the delicate situation.

6 Quagmire (Noun)

कठिन परिस्थिति

Quagmire meaning

An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation from which it is difficult to escape.

Synonyms: Predicament, Dilemma, Impasse, Quandary

Antonyms: Solution, Agreement, Boon, Resolution

Example: His people had fallen into a quagmire of doctrinal disputes.

7 Craven (adjective)

कायर

Craven meaning

Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Spineless, Pusillanimous

Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Heroic

Example: He had a craven fear of flying.

8 Mollify (verb)

शांत करना

Mollify meaning

Appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

Synonyms: Appease, Placate, Pacify, Soothe

Antonyms: Enrage, Anger, Provoke, Aggravate

Example: He tried to mollify his critics with an apology.

9 Terse (adjective)

संक्षिप्त

Terse meaning

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

Synonyms: Laconic, Pithy, Succinct, Curt

Antonyms: Verbose, Wordy, Loquacious, Prolix

Example: I got a terse reply to my long email.

10 Hoary (adjective)

धूसर, घिसा-पिटा

Hoary meaning

Grayish white, especially from old age; overused and unoriginal.

Synonyms: Aged, Grizzled, Trite, Banal

Antonyms: New, Fresh, Young, Original

Example: The room was filled with hoary old men telling stories of their youth.

11 Adamant (adjective)

Adamant meaning

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. (अटल

Synonyms: Inflexible, Unshakable, Unwavering, Immovable

Antonyms: Flexible, Lenient, Permissive, Yielding

Example: He is adamant that he is not going to resign.

12 Neophyte (Noun)

नौसिखिया

Neophyte meaning

A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

Synonyms: Novice, Beginner, Learner, Fledgling

Antonyms: Expert, Veteran, Professional, Master

Example: Because I have so little computer experience, I am a neophyte when it comes to working with most software.

13 Paragon (Noun)

आदर्श

Paragon meaning

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

Synonyms: Epitome, Model, Exemplar, Quintessence

Antonyms: Flaw, Imperfection, Blemish, Worst example

Example: He was considered to be a paragon of virtue.

14 Trepidation (Noun)

घबराहट

Trepidation meaning

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Synonyms: Fear, Anxiety, Apprehension, Dismay

Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Confidence, Equanimity

Example: He felt a wave of trepidation as he entered the dark, abandoned house.

15 Noxious (adjective)

हानिकारक

Noxious meaning

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

Synonyms: Toxic, Deleterious, Pernicious, Unwholesome

Antonyms: Harmless, Safe, Healthy, Pleasant

Example: They were overcome by the noxious fumes from the chemical spill.

16 Surreptitious (adjective)

गुप्त

Surreptitious meaning

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Synonyms: Clandestine, Stealthy, Covert, Furtive

Antonyms: Overt, Open, Public, Blatant

Example: She had a surreptitious look at her watch during the boring meeting.

17 Invective (Noun)

Invective meaning

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. (गाली-गलौज

Synonyms: Abuse, Vituperation, Tirade, Denunciation

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Flattery, Encomium

Example: The political debate descended into a stream of mutual invective.

18 Placate (verb)

शांत करना

Placate meaning

Make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Synonyms: Pacify, Appease, Mollify, Conciliate

Antonyms: Provoke, Anger, Irritate, Enrage

Example: She managed to placate the angry customer with a full refund.

19 Inscrutable (adjective)

रहस्यमय

Inscrutable meaning

Impossible to understand or interpret.

Synonyms: Enigmatic, Unreadable, Incomprehensible, Mysterious

Antonyms: Expressive, Transparent, Clear, Comprehensible

Example: He stood silent and inscrutable, his face giving away none of his thoughts.

20 Diffident (adjective)

संकोची

Diffident meaning

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Synonyms: Shy, Bashful, Timid, Hesitant

Antonyms: Confident, Bold, Brazen, Aggressive

Example: She was diffident about stating her opinion in front of her boss.

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