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1 Burgeon (verb)

तेजी से बढ़ना या फलना-फूलना

Burgeon meaning

Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

Synonyms: Expand, Prosper, Escalate, Multiply

Antonyms: Decline, Diminish, Shrink, Wither

Example: The company’s profits began to burgeon after the launch of its new product.

2 Dissent (Noun)

असहमति या मतभेद व्यक्त करना

Dissent meaning

The expression or holding of opinions that are different from those previously, commonly, or officially held.

Synonyms: Disagree, Oppose, Protest, Object

Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Approve, Consent

Example: Several members of the committee voiced their dissent to the proposed policy changes.

3 Fabricate (verb)

गढ़ना या बनाना, अक्सर धोखे से

Fabricate meaning

Invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent; to make or construct something.

Synonyms: Falsify, Invent, Manufacture, Forge

Antonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin, Neglect

Example: The witness was accused of fabricating evidence to mislead the court.

4 Ostensibly (adverb)

ऊपरी तौर पर या दिखावे के लिए

Ostensibly meaning

Apparently or seemingly true, but perhaps not actually so.

Synonyms: Apparently, Seemingly, Supposedly, Allegedly

Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Actually, Really

Example: He was ostensibly on a business trip, but he was actually on vacation.

5 Prudent (adjective)

समझदारी और सावधानी से काम करने वाला

Prudent meaning

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Synonyms: Wise, Cautious, Sensible, Judicious

Antonyms: Imprudent, Careless, Reckless, Foolish

Example: It would be prudent to save some money for emergencies.

6 Arcane (adjective)

गूढ़ या रहस्यमय, जो कुछ लोगों को ही समझ आए

Arcane meaning

Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Synonyms: Mysterious, Esoteric, Obscure, Cryptic

Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Common, Known

Example: The professor’s lecture was filled with arcane references that few students could grasp.

7 Coterie (Noun)

छोटा और विशिष्ट समूह जिनकी रुचियां समान हों

Coterie meaning

A small, exclusive group of people with shared interests or tastes.

Synonyms: Clique, Circle, Group, Set

Antonyms: Crowd, Mass, Multitude, Public

Example: The author was admired by a small coterie of literary critics.

8 Efficacy (Noun)

प्रभावशीलता या कार्यक्षमता

Efficacy meaning

The ability to produce the desired or intended result.

Synonyms: Effectiveness, Efficiency, Potency, Power

Antonyms: Ineffectiveness, Weakness, Failure, Incompetence

Example: The efficacy of the new vaccine was proven during clinical trials.

9 Panegyric (Noun)

किसी की प्रशंसा में लिखा या बोला गया भाषण

Panegyric meaning

A public speech or written text in praise of someone or something.

Synonyms: Eulogy, Tribute, Praise, Commendation

Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Denunciation, Blame

Example: The president delivered a panegyric to honor the soldiers’ bravery.

10 Proscribe (verb)

प्रतिबंध लगाना या निषेध करना

Proscribe meaning

Forbid, especially by law; to condemn or prohibit something.

Synonyms: Forbid, Ban, Prohibit, Outlaw

Antonyms: Permit, Allow, Approve, Sanction

Example: The new law proscribes the use of plastic bags in the city.

11 Alleviate (verb)

कम करना / राहत देना

Alleviate meaning

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

Synonyms: Mitigate, Relieve, Lessen, Ease

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Exacerbate

Example: The doctor gave her medicine to alleviate the pain.

12 Dubious (adjective)

संदेहास्पद / शंकालु

Dubious meaning

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect.

Synonyms: Doubtful, Uncertain, Skeptical, Suspicious

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Trustworthy, Reliable

Example: His dubious explanation made everyone question his honesty.

13 Elucidate (verb)

स्पष्ट करना / समझाना

Elucidate meaning

Make something clear; explain.

Synonyms: Explain, Clarify, Expound, Illuminate

Antonyms: Confuse, Obscure, Complicate, Mystify

Example: The teacher elucidated the complex theory with simple examples.

14 Invoke (verb)

आह्वान करना / प्रार्थना करना / लागू करना

Invoke meaning

To call upon (a deity, law, or authority) for help, support, or justification.

Synonyms: Summon, Appeal, Call upon, Cite

Antonyms: Dismiss, Ignore, Neglect, Abandon

Example: The Prime Minister invoked the spirit of unity during his Independence Day speech.

15 Perennial (adjective)

दीर्घकालिक / स्थायी / बार-बार होने वाला

Perennial meaning

Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

Synonyms: Eternal, Everlasting, Enduring, Persistent

Antonyms: Temporary, Short-lived, Momentary, Transient

Example: Poverty remains a perennial problem in many developing countries.

16 Inculpate (verb)

दोषी ठहराना / आरोप लगाना

Inculpate meaning

Accuse or blame someone; show someone to be involved in a crime or fault.

Synonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Implicate

Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate

Example: The witness’s statement inculpated the manager in the fraud case.

17 Limpid (adjective)

स्वच्छ / पारदर्शी / स्पष्ट

Limpid meaning

Clear, transparent, or easily understood.

Synonyms: Transparent, Clear, Lucid, Crystalline

Antonyms: Cloudy, Opaque, Obscure, Murky

Example: The lake’s limpid water reflected the blue sky beautifully.

18 Mercurial (adjective)

चंचल / अस्थिर स्वभाव वाला

Mercurial meaning

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Synonyms: Fickle, Unstable, Volatile, Capricious

Antonyms: Stable, Steady, Consistent, Predictable

Example: His mercurial temperament makes it difficult to know how he will react.

19 Opprobrium (Noun)

अपमान / निंदा / कलंक

Opprobrium meaning

Harsh criticism or public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.

Synonyms: Disgrace, Shame, Ignominy, Censure

Antonyms: Praise, Honor, Approval, Esteem

Example: The politician faced public opprobrium after the corruption scandal was exposed.

20 Sedulous (adjective)

परिश्रमी / लगनशील / मेहनती

Sedulous meaning

Showing dedication and diligence; hardworking and persistent.

Synonyms: Diligent, Industrious, Assiduous, Persevering

Antonyms: Lazy, Negligent, Idle, Careless

Example: She achieved success through her sedulous efforts and determination.

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