1 Allude (verb)
संकेत करना / इशारा करना
To refer to something indirectly or subtly.
Synonyms: Hint, Imply, Suggest, Mention
Antonyms: Declare, State, Announce, Specify
Example: The teacher alluded to the upcoming test without giving exact details.
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1 Allude (verb)
संकेत करना / इशारा करना
Synonyms: Hint, Imply, Suggest, Mention
Antonyms: Declare, State, Announce, Specify
Example: The teacher alluded to the upcoming test without giving exact details.
2 Candor (Noun)
स्पष्टवादिता / निष्कपटता
Synonyms: Frankness, Openness, Honesty, Sincerity
Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Evasion, Guile
Example: His candor during the meeting impressed everyone, as he spoke without fear or bias.
3 Fleeting (adjective)
क्षणभंगुर / अल्पकालिक
Synonyms: Transient, Temporary, Momentary, Short-lived
Antonyms: Permanent, Lasting, Enduring, Eternal
Example: The beauty of the sunset was fleeting, disappearing within minutes.
4 Loathe (verb)
घृणा करना / नफरत करना
Synonyms: Detest, Abhor, Despise, Hate
Antonyms: Love, Admire, Like, Approve
Example: She loathes waking up early in the morning for work.
5 Peruse (verb)
गहराई से पढ़ना / ध्यानपूर्वक अध्ययन करना
Synonyms: Inspect, Scrutinize, Study, Examine
Antonyms: Neglect, Overlook, Ignore, Skim
Example: The lawyer perused the contract before giving his final approval.
6 Anfractuous (adjective)
टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा / जटिल
Synonyms: Circuitous, Meandering, Winding, Intricate
Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Simple, Plain
Example: The anfractuous roads of the mountain made driving a real challenge.
7 Comity (Noun)
मैत्री / सौहार्द्र
Synonyms: Harmony, Civility, Courtesy, Amity
Antonyms: Discord, Hostility, Rudeness, Conflict
Example: The comity between the two neighboring countries led to peaceful relations.
8 Exiguous (adjective)
अल्प / अपर्याप्त
Synonyms: Meager, Scanty, Inadequate, Insufficient
Antonyms: Abundant, Ample, Plentiful, Generous
Example: The villagers survived on the exiguous supply of food during the drought.
9 Minatory (adjective)
धमकीपूर्ण / भयप्रद
Synonyms: Threatening, Intimidating, Ominous, Menacing
Antonyms: Friendly, Reassuring, Benevolent, Comforting
Example: The criminal gave a minatory glance to the witness during the trial.
10 Vitriolic (adjective)
कटु / तीखा
Synonyms: Bitter, Scathing, Acerbic, Caustic
Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Kind, Pleasant
Example: The debate turned vitriolic when both candidates started attacking each other personally.
11 Elude (verb)
बच निकलना / टालना
Synonyms: Evade, Escape, Dodge, Flee
Antonyms: Confront, Face, Encounter, Meet
Example: The criminal managed to elude the police for several months.
12 Falter (verb)
डगमगाना / हिचकिचाना
Synonyms: Waver, Hesitate, Stumble, Flinch
Antonyms: Persist, Continue, Endure, Maintain
Example: His confidence began to falter when he faced the tough audience.
13 Gist (Noun)
सारांश / मूल भाव
Synonyms: Essence, Core, Substance, Crux
Antonyms: Detail, Exterior, Insignificance, Periphery
Example: The gist of his speech was about the importance of honesty in life.
14 Hone (verb)
निखारना / धार देना
Synonyms: Sharpen, Refine, Perfect, Polish
Antonyms: Dull, Weaken, Blunt, Worsen
Example: She honed her communication skills through years of public speaking.
15 Infer (verb)
अनुमान लगाना / निष्कर्ष निकालना
Synonyms: Deduce, Conclude, Derive, Assume
Antonyms: State, Declare, Announce, Express
Example: From his silence, I inferred that he was not interested in the proposal.
16 Exegesis (Noun)
व्याख्या / विश्लेषण
Synonyms: Explanation, Interpretation, Commentary, Analysis
Antonyms: Misinterpretation, Confusion, Obscurity, Ambiguity
Example: The scholar’s exegesis of the Bhagavad Gita revealed deep philosophical insights.
17 Nadir (Noun)
सबसे निचला स्तर / पतन बिंदु
Synonyms: Rock bottom, Depth, Low point, Bottom
Antonyms: Zenith, Peak, Summit, Apex
Example: After losing his job and home, he reached the nadir of his life.
18 Penury (Noun)
दरिद्रता / अत्यधिक गरीबी
Synonyms: Poverty, Destitution, Indigence, Impoverishment
Antonyms: Wealth, Prosperity, Affluence, Opulence
Example: Many artists in their early years live in penury before achieving success.
19 Sinecure (Noun)
ऐसा पद जिसमें काम कम हो पर लाभ अधिक मिले
Synonyms: Easy job, Soft post, Honorary position, Cushy job
Antonyms: Hardship, Toil, Labour, Drudgery
Example: After years of service, he was rewarded with a sinecure in the government department.
20 Verdant (adjective)
हराभरा / हरा-भरा
Synonyms: Green, Leafy, Lush, Flourishing
Antonyms: Barren, Arid, Withered, Dry
Example: The verdant hills looked beautiful after the monsoon rains.
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