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1 Vehement (adjective)

तीव्र / प्रबल / जोशीला

Vehement meaning

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Synonyms: Ardent, Fervent, Zealous, Passionate

Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Calm, Mild

Example: She made a vehement speech against corruption in the government.

2 Scrupulous (adjective)

ईमानदार / अत्यंत सावधान / सजग

Scrupulous meaning

Extremely careful to do what is right or honest; very attentive to details.

Synonyms: Meticulous, Conscientious, Diligent, Honest

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Dishonest, Reckless

Example: The judge was scrupulous in ensuring that every defendant received a fair trial.

3 Nuance (Noun)

सूक्ष्म भेद / महीन अंतर

Nuance meaning

A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.

Synonyms: Subtlety, Shade, Distinction, Refinement

Antonyms: Obviousness, Clarity, Simplicity, Bluntness

Example: The artist captured every nuance of light and shadow in his painting.

4 Emulate (verb)

अनुकरण करना / बराबरी करने का प्रयास करना

Emulate meaning

To imitate or match someone, especially to equal or surpass them.

Synonyms: Imitate, Mirror, Rival, Follow

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Differ, Abandon

Example: Young players often try to emulate their favorite cricket stars.

5 Waver (verb)

डगमगाना / अस्थिर होना / संदेह में पड़ना

Waver meaning

To be uncertain or indecisive; to move back and forth or show doubt.

Synonyms: Falter, Hesitate, Vacillate, Dither

Antonyms: Decide, Determine, Persist, Remain

Example: She wavered between accepting the new job and staying at her current position.

6 Auspicious (adjective)

शुभ / मंगलकारी / सौभाग्यशाली

Auspicious meaning

Showing or suggesting that future success is likely; favorable.

Synonyms: Favorable, Propitious, Fortunate, Promising

Antonyms: Inauspicious, Unlucky, Ominous, Unfortunate

Example: The family chose an auspicious day to start their new business.

7 Churlish (adjective)

असभ्य / अभद्र / रूखा

Churlish meaning

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Synonyms: Rude, Boorish, Ill-mannered, Crude

Antonyms: Polite, Courteous, Civil, Gracious

Example: It would be churlish to refuse such a generous invitation.

8 Imbroglio (Noun)

उलझन / भ्रम / जटिल स्थिति

Imbroglio meaning

A confusing, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Synonyms: Confusion, Entanglement, Mess, Quandary

Antonyms: Clarity, Understanding, Agreement, Simplicity

Example: The political imbroglio led to the resignation of several senior ministers.

9 Peripatetic (adjective)

घूम-घूमकर काम करने वाला / यात्रारत

Peripatetic meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work.

Synonyms: Itinerant, Nomadic, Roaming, Wandering

Antonyms: Settled, Stationary, Static, Immobile

Example: He led a peripatetic lifestyle, moving frequently between cities for lectures.

10 Turpitude (Noun)

नीचता / नैतिक पतन / दुष्टता

Turpitude meaning

Wickedness or moral corruption.

Synonyms: Depravity, Wickedness, Immorality, Corruption

Antonyms: Virtue, Purity, Integrity, Morality

Example: The minister was removed from office due to acts of moral turpitude.

11 Ornate (adjective)

अलंकृत, सजावटी

Ornate meaning

Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns; elaborately adorned.

Synonyms: Embellished, Decorated, Adorned, Flamboyant

Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Unadorned, Austere

Example: The ornate palace walls were covered with gold carvings and colorful frescoes.

12 Thwart (verb)

विफल करना, रोकना

Thwart meaning

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.

Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Frustrate, Foil

Antonyms: Assist, Encourage, Support, Promote

Example: The police thwarted the terrorist plot before it could cause any harm.

13 Replete (adjective)

परिपूर्ण, भरा हुआ

Replete meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Synonyms: Abundant, Overflowing, Teeming, Packed

Antonyms: Empty, Lacking, Devoid, Incomplete

Example: The book is replete with historical details and fascinating stories.

14 Feasible (adjective)

संभव, कार्यसाध्य

Feasible meaning

Possible to do easily or conveniently; capable of being accomplished.

Synonyms: Practicable, Viable, Achievable, Workable

Antonyms: Impossible, Impractical, Unlikely, Unattainable

Example: The committee found the proposal both technically and financially feasible.

15 Articulate (adjective)

स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त करना

Articulate meaning

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and clearly; (v.) To express an idea clearly and effectively.

Synonyms: Expressive, Eloquent, Coherent, Fluent

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Mumbled, Unclear, Confused

Example: The leader was articulate in presenting his vision for the future.

16 Bellicose (adjective)

युद्धप्रिय, झगड़ालू

Bellicose meaning

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; warlike in nature.

Synonyms: Aggressive, Hostile, Combative, Pugnacious

Antonyms: Peaceful, Calm, Amiable, Gentle

Example: His bellicose attitude towards his rivals often led to unnecessary conflicts.

17 Obloquy (Noun)

निन्दा, अपमान

Obloquy meaning

Strong public criticism or verbal abuse; disgrace resulting from public condemnation.

Synonyms: Censure, Reproach, Vilification, Disgrace

Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Honor, Commendation

Example: The minister faced public obloquy after the corruption scandal was exposed.

18 Protean (adjective)

बहुरूपी, रूप बदलने वाला

Protean meaning

Able to change or adapt easily; displaying great diversity or versatility.

Synonyms: Versatile, Adaptable, Mutable, Changeable

Antonyms: Inflexible, Rigid, Static, Unchanging

Example: He is a protean actor who can effortlessly transform into any character.

19 Specious (adjective)

भ्रामक, दिखावटी

Specious meaning

Appearing to be true or right but actually false or deceptive.

Synonyms: Misleading, Deceptive, Fallacious, Spurious

Antonyms: Genuine, True, Real, Authentic

Example: The lawyer’s argument was specious, designed to mislead the jury.

20 Refractory (adjective)

हठी, अवज्ञाकारी

Refractory meaning

Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to control or authority.

Synonyms: Obstinate, Unruly, Disobedient, Recalcitrant

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Docile, Submissive

Example: The teacher found it difficult to handle the refractory students in the class.

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