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1 Dilate (verb)

फैलाना या चौड़ा होना

Dilate meaning

Make or become wider, larger, or more open.

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Broaden, Widen

Antonyms: Contract, Shrink, Compress, Narrow

Example: The pupil of the eye dilates in the dark to allow more light in.

2 Feeble (adjective)

कमज़ोर या दुर्बल

Feeble meaning

Lacking physical strength or force; weak.

Synonyms: Weak, Frail, Delicate, Fragile

Antonyms: Strong, Powerful, Robust, Sturdy

Example: After the long illness, he felt too feeble to walk even a short distance.

3 Lavish (adjective)

शानदार या अत्यधिक खर्चीला

Lavish meaning

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to spend or give freely.

Synonyms: Extravagant, Luxurious, Opulent, Generous

Antonyms: Economical, Frugal, Miserly, Thrifty

Example: The king hosted a lavish banquet for all his guests.

4 Placid (adjective)

शांत और स्थिर

Placid meaning

Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

Synonyms: Calm, Serene, Tranquil, Peaceful

Antonyms: Agitated, Turbulent, Restless, Excitable

Example: The placid lake reflected the clear blue sky perfectly.

5 Quell (verb)

दबाना या शांत करना

Quell meaning

To put an end to something, typically by using force; to suppress or calm.

Synonyms: Suppress, Subdue, Overcome, Extinguish

Antonyms: Encourage, Instigate, Agitate, Provoke

Example: The police were called in to quell the violent protest.

6 Anachronism (Noun)

समय से असंगत वस्तु या व्यक्ति

Anachronism meaning

Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time.

Synonyms: Misdate, Misplacement, Outdatedness, Old-fashionedness

Antonyms: Modernity, Contemporary, Up-to-date, Present-day

Example: Using a typewriter in today’s digital world seems like an anachronism.

7 Belligerent (adjective)

लड़ाकू या आक्रामक

Belligerent meaning

Hostile and aggressive; inclined to fight.

Synonyms: Aggressive, Hostile, Combative, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Peaceful, Friendly, Amiable, Cooperative

Example: His belligerent attitude often led to unnecessary arguments.

8 Disparate (adjective)

भिन्न या असमान

Disparate meaning

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

Synonyms: Dissimilar, Distinct, Contrasting, Diverse

Antonyms: Similar, Alike, Homogeneous, Identical

Example: The two cultures were so disparate that they found it hard to understand each other.

9 Phlegmatic (adjective)

शांत और भावनाहीन स्वभाव वाला

Phlegmatic meaning

Having an unemotional and calm disposition; not easily excited.

Synonyms: Calm, Composed, Unflappable, Stoic

Antonyms: Excitable, Emotional, Agitated, Lively

Example: Even in a crisis, her phlegmatic nature helped everyone stay calm.

10 Vilify (verb)

Vilify meaning

To speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging manner. (बदनाम करना या बुरा कहना

Synonyms: Defame, Slander, Malign, Denounce

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Glorify, Compliment

Example: The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.

11 Appease (verb)

शांत करना / मनाना

Appease meaning

To calm or pacify someone by giving them what they want or by satisfying their demands.

Synonyms: Pacify, Placate, Mollify, Soothe

Antonyms: Provoke, Agitate, Enrage, Irritate

Example: The government tried to appease the protesters by promising to address their demands.

12 Docile (adjective)

विनम्र / आज्ञाकारी

Docile meaning

Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive and easy to manage.

Synonyms: Obedient, Submissive, Compliant, Tractable

Antonyms: Defiant, Rebellious, Stubborn, Unruly

Example: The docile child quickly followed his teacher’s instructions without any argument.

13 Furtive (adjective)

गुप्त / चोरी-छिपे

Furtive meaning

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a desire to avoid trouble; secretive.

Synonyms: Secretive, Stealthy, Surreptitious, Clandestine

Antonyms: Open, Frank, Honest, Overt

Example: He cast a furtive glance at the teacher to ensure she wasn’t watching him cheat.

14 Onerous (adjective)

कष्टदायक / बोझिल

Onerous meaning

Involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or responsibility; burdensome.

Synonyms: Burdensome, Arduous, Exhausting, Troublesome

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Light, Simple

Example: The manager resigned because the job had become too onerous and stressful.

15 Wary (adjective)

सावधान / सतर्क

Wary meaning

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems; watchful and careful.

Synonyms: Cautious, Vigilant, Alert, Prudent

Antonyms: Careless, Reckless, Heedless, Negligent

Example: She was wary of strangers after hearing about the recent thefts in her area.

16 Abscond (verb)

भाग जाना / फरार होना

Abscond meaning

To leave hurriedly and secretly, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution.

Synonyms: Flee, Escape, Decamp, Run away

Antonyms: Stay, Appear, Endure, Remain

Example: The cashier absconded with the company’s money before anyone could notice.

17 Castigate (verb)

कड़ी आलोचना करना / दंड देना

Castigate meaning

To criticize or punish someone severely.

Synonyms: Criticize, Reprimand, Scold, Chastise

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approve, Laud

Example: The teacher castigated the students for their poor performance in the exam.

18 Effulgent (adjective)

तेजस्वी / दमकता हुआ

Effulgent meaning

Shining brightly; radiant; emanating joy or brilliance.

Synonyms: Radiant, Luminous, Glorious, Splendid

Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Gloomy, Dark

Example: The bride looked effulgent in her wedding dress, glowing with happiness.

19 Impugn (verb)

आपत्ति करना / संदेह करना

Impugn meaning

To dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive; to challenge or criticize.

Synonyms: Challenge, Question, Dispute, Contradict

Antonyms: Support, Confirm, Approve, Endorse

Example: The lawyer impugned the witness’s credibility during the cross-examination.

20 Expurgate (verb)

अशोभनीय अंश हटाना / शुद्ध करना

Expurgate meaning

To remove offensive, objectionable, or inappropriate parts from a text or speech.

Synonyms: Censor, Purify, Cleanse, Edit

Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Approve, Retain

Example: The editor expurgated the novel to make it suitable for young readers.

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