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1 Adept (adjective)

कुशल, निपुण

Adept meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Proficient, Accomplished

Antonyms: Inept, Unskilled, Incompetent, Clumsy

Example: She is adept at handling difficult customers with patience and grace.

2 Candid (adjective)

स्पष्टवादी, निष्कपट

Candid meaning

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Synonyms: Frank, Honest, Open, Sincere

Antonyms: Deceptive, Secretive, Reserved, Insincere

Example: The manager was candid about the company’s financial problems.

3 Livid (adjective)

क्रोधित, गुस्से से भरा हुआ

Livid meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Synonyms: Enraged, Incensed, Furious, Irate

Antonyms: Calm, Pleased, Cheerful, Content

Example: He was livid when he found out that his car had been scratched.

4 Pensive (adjective)

चिंतनशील, विचारमग्न

Pensive meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Synonyms: Thoughtful, Reflective, Contemplative, Meditative

Antonyms: Carefree, Thoughtless, Heedless, Unreflective

Example: She looked pensive as she gazed out of the window, lost in her thoughts.

5 Stagnant (adjective)

ठहरा हुआ, स्थिर

Stagnant meaning

Not flowing or moving; showing no activity or progress.

Synonyms: Motionless, Inactive, Dormant, Static

Antonyms: Active, Flowing, Dynamic, Vibrant

Example: The economy has been stagnant for several years due to poor policies.

6 Anodyne (adjective)

शांतिदायक, पीड़ा-हर

Anodyne meaning

Something that soothes, relieves pain, or is inoffensive.

Synonyms: Soothing, Calming, Mild, Inoffensive

Antonyms: Irritating, Harsh, Painful, Offensive

Example: His anodyne words helped ease her tension after the argument.

7 Contumacious (adjective)

हठी, अवज्ञाकारी

Contumacious meaning

Stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.

Synonyms: Rebellious, Defiant, Insubordinate, Unyielding

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Docile

Example: The contumacious student refused to follow the teacher’s instructions.

8 Hebetude (Noun)

मूढ़ता, सुस्ती

Hebetude meaning

The state of being dull, sluggish, or mentally lethargic.

Synonyms: Lethargy, Inactivity, Dullness, Sluggishness

Antonyms: Alertness, Activity, Energy, Vivacity

Example: After the long lecture, the students sank into a state of hebetude.

9 Nugatory (adjective)

निष्फल, महत्वहीन

Nugatory meaning

Of no value or importance; useless or insignificant.

Synonyms: Trivial, Worthless, Futile, Insignificant

Antonyms: Valuable, Important, Meaningful, Significant

Example: The committee dismissed his nugatory suggestions without any discussion.

10 Salient (adjective)

मुख्य, प्रमुख

Salient meaning

Most noticeable or important; prominent.

Synonyms: Prominent, Noticeable, Conspicuous, Striking

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable, Minor, Unimportant

Example: The report highlighted the salient features of the new education policy.

11 Aghast (adjective)

भयभीत या स्तब्ध

Aghast meaning

Filled with horror or shock.

Synonyms: Appalled, Horrified, Shocked, Stunned

Antonyms: Calm, Unconcerned, Unmoved, Unaffected

Example: The audience was aghast at the unexpected ending of the movie.

12 Dismal (adjective)

उदास या निराशाजनक

Dismal meaning

Depressing; dreary; causing a mood of gloom or misery.

Synonyms: Gloomy, Dreary, Melancholy, Depressing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Pleasant, Joyful

Example: The team's dismal performance disappointed all their fans.

13 Hasty (adjective)

जल्दबाज़ या उतावला

Hasty meaning

Done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

Synonyms: Impulsive, Rash, Quick, Hurried

Antonyms: Cautious, Deliberate, Slow, Careful

Example: He made a hasty decision without thinking about the consequences.

14 Novel (adjective)

नया या अनोखा

Novel meaning

New or unusual in an interesting way.

Synonyms: Innovative, Original, Uncommon, Unique

Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Familiar, Traditional

Example: The scientist came up with a novel solution to the complex problem.

15 Stealthy (adjective)

गुप्त रूप से या चोरी-छिपे किया गया

Stealthy meaning

Behaving, done, or made in a secret or cautious way to avoid being noticed.

Synonyms: Furtive, Clandestine, Secretive, Sneaky

Antonyms: Open, Overt, Public, Obvious

Example: The thief made a stealthy movement toward the window to escape.

16 Asperity (Noun)

कटुता या कठोरता

Asperity meaning

Harshness or severity in tone, manner, or temper.

Synonyms: Harshness, Severity, Sharpness, Sternness

Antonyms: Gentleness, Mildness, Softness, Kindness

Example: The teacher spoke with asperity when the students ignored her instructions.

17 Effrontery (Noun)

निर्लज्जता या बेहयाई

Effrontery meaning

Shameless or rude boldness; insolent behavior.

Synonyms: Impudence, Audacity, Insolence, Brashness

Antonyms: Modesty, Shyness, Humility, Respect

Example: He had the effrontery to question the judge’s decision in court.

18 Expiate (verb)

प्रायश्चित करना या पाप का प्रायश्चित करना

Expiate meaning

To make amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Atone, Redeem, Compensate, Redress

Antonyms: Blame, Condemn, Offend, Worsen

Example: He tried to expiate his guilt by helping the poor.

19 Raconteur (Noun)

कुशल या मनोरंजक कहानीकार

Raconteur meaning

A person who tells stories in an amusing or skillful way.

Synonyms: Storyteller, Narrator, Anecdotist, Conversationalist

Antonyms: Listener, Mute, Silent Person, Introvert

Example: He is a brilliant raconteur who can keep an audience entertained for hours.

20 Sententious (adjective)

उपदेशात्मक या घिसे-पिटे नैतिक वचनों से भरा हुआ

Sententious meaning

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner; full of wise sayings.

Synonyms: Moralizing, Pompous, Preachy, Didactic

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Unpretentious, Simple

Example: His sententious speech about honesty bored everyone at the gathering.

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