1 Dilate (verb)
फैलाना या चौड़ा होना
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.
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1 Dilate (verb)
फैलाना या चौड़ा होना
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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