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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Allude (verb)

संकेत करना / इशारा करना

Allude meaning

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.

2 Candor (Noun)

स्पष्टवादिता / निष्कपटता

Candor meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and sincere in expression.

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

Fleeting meaning

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

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

Loathe meaning

To feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.

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

Peruse meaning

To read or examine something carefully and thoroughly.

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

Anfractuous meaning

Full of twists and turns; winding or complicated.

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

Comity meaning

Friendly social atmosphere; mutual respect and courtesy among individuals or nations.

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

Exiguous meaning

Very small in amount; meager or insufficient.

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

Minatory meaning

Expressing or conveying a threat; menacing.

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

Vitriolic meaning

Filled with bitter criticism or malice; extremely harsh or caustic in tone.

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

Elude meaning

Escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

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

Falter meaning

Start to lose strength or momentum; move or speak in an unsteady or hesitant way.

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

Gist meaning

The main or essential part of a matter; the central idea or meaning.

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

Hone meaning

Sharpen (a blade) or refine and improve (a skill, talent, or quality).

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

Infer meaning

Deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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

Exegesis meaning

Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious one.

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

Nadir meaning

The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.

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

Penury meaning

Extreme poverty; the state of being very poor.

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

Sinecure meaning

A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.

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

Verdant meaning

(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fresh.

Synonyms: Green, Leafy, Lush, Flourishing

Antonyms: Barren, Arid, Withered, Dry

Example: The verdant hills looked beautiful after the monsoon rains.

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