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1 Concur (verb)

सहमति होना

Concur meaning

Be of the same opinion; agree.

Synonyms: Agree, Consent, Approve, Assent

Antonyms: Disagree, Dissent, Oppose, Contradict

Example: All the members concurred with the decision to postpone the meeting.

2 Amiable (adjective)

मिलनसार या सौम्य स्वभाव वाला

Amiable meaning

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Synonyms: Friendly, Affable, Genial, Cordial

Antonyms: Hostile, Rude, Unfriendly, Cold

Example: Her amiable nature made her popular among her classmates.

3 Tepid (adjective)

गुनगुना या उत्साहहीन

Tepid meaning

Only slightly warm; showing little enthusiasm.

Synonyms: Lukewarm, Mild, Unenthusiastic, Indifferent

Antonyms: Hot, Enthusiastic, Passionate, Energetic

Example: The audience gave only a tepid response to the new play.

4 Inhibit (verb)

रोकना या बाधा डालना

Inhibit meaning

To hinder, restrain, or prevent someone or something from doing an action.

Synonyms: Restrain, Hinder, Prevent, Deter

Antonyms: Encourage, Promote, Allow, Facilitate

Example: His shyness inhibited him from speaking in public.

5 Succumb (verb)

हार मान लेना या झुक जाना

Succumb meaning

To fail to resist pressure, temptation, or a negative force; to give in or yield.

Synonyms: Yield, Surrender, Submit, Capitulate

Antonyms: Resist, Withstand, Overcome, Conquer

Example: After a long battle with illness, he finally succumbed to his disease.

6 Prodigious (adjective)

अत्यधिक या असाधारण रूप से बड़ा

Prodigious meaning

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Synonyms: Enormous, Tremendous, Colossal, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Insignificant, Small, Ordinary, Tiny

Example: The scientist made a prodigious contribution to the field of medicine.

7 Felicitous (adjective)

उपयुक्त या शुभ

Felicitous meaning

Well chosen or suited to the circumstances; pleasing and fortunate.

Synonyms: Appropriate, Apt, Suitable, Fortunate

Antonyms: Inappropriate, Awkward, Unlucky, Unfit

Example: His felicitous remarks made everyone smile during the ceremony.

8 Mendicant (Noun)

भिखारी या याचक

Mendicant meaning

A person who lives by begging; depending on others for a living.

Synonyms: Beggar, Pauper, Panhandler, Supplicant

Antonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Rich, Independent

Example: The mendicant sat by the temple gates asking for alms from the devotees.

9 Puerile (adjective)

बचकाना या अपरिपक्व

Puerile meaning

Childishly silly or immature.

Synonyms: Childish, Immature, Juvenile, Silly

Antonyms: Mature, Sensible, Wise, Adult

Example: His puerile jokes annoyed everyone in the serious meeting.

10 Redolent (adjective)

सुगंधित या स्मरण कराने वाला

Redolent meaning

Strongly reminiscent of or suggestive of something; having a pleasant fragrance.

Synonyms: Fragrant, Aromatic, Evocative, Reminiscent

Antonyms: Odorless, Stinky, Unscented, Unpleasant

Example: The garden was redolent with the scent of blooming roses.

11 Impart (verb)

प्रदान करना / बताना

Impart meaning

To make (information) known; to communicate or convey something.

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Transmit, Bestow

Antonyms: Withhold, Conceal, Hide, Suppress

Example: Teachers impart knowledge and values to their students through education.

12 Affinity (Noun)

झुकाव / समानता

Affinity meaning

A natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

Synonyms: Liking, Attraction, Fondness, Rapport

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Hatred, Repulsion

Example: She has an affinity for classical music and spends hours listening to it.

13 Dismay (Noun)

हताशा / निराशा

Dismay meaning

A sudden feeling of shock, disappointment, or distress.

Synonyms: Shock, Apprehension, Distress, Consternation

Antonyms: Confidence, Encouragement, Assurance, Satisfaction

Example: To her dismay, the project she worked hard on was rejected.

14 Profound (adjective)

गहरा / गंभीर

Profound meaning

Having or showing deep insight, understanding, or intensity.

Synonyms: Deep, Intense, Insightful, Thoughtful

Antonyms: Superficial, Shallow, Trivial, Mild

Example: The teacher’s words had a profound impact on the students’ way of thinking.

15 Reclusive (adjective)

एकांतप्रिय / समाज से दूर रहने वाला

Reclusive meaning

Avoiding the company of other people; preferring to live in solitude.

Synonyms: Solitary, Isolated, Withdrawn, Secluded

Antonyms: Sociable, Gregarious, Outgoing, Extroverted

Example: After his retirement, he became reclusive and rarely met his old friends.

16 Execrable (adjective)

घृणित / अत्यंत निकृष्ट

Execrable meaning

Extremely bad or unpleasant; deserving strong dislike.

Synonyms: Awful, Abominable, Detestable, Horrible

Antonyms: Admirable, Pleasant, Delightful, Excellent

Example: The food served at the roadside stall was execrable and made everyone sick.

17 Pertinacious (adjective)

हठी / दृढ़निश्चयी

Pertinacious meaning

Holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; stubbornly persistent.

Synonyms: Determined, Tenacious, Resolute, Persistent

Antonyms: Irresolute, Submissive, Indecisive, Weak-willed

Example: She was so pertinaciousin her beliefs that no argument could change her mind.

18 Supercilious (adjective)

अहंकारी / घमंडी

Supercilious meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

Synonyms: Arrogant, Haughty, Conceited, Proud

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Meek, Respectful

Example: His supercilious smile made everyone feel uncomfortable at the meeting.

19 Vitiate (verb)

बिगाड़ना / भ्रष्ट करना

Vitiate meaning

To spoil or impair the quality, efficiency, or validity of something.

Synonyms: Corrupt, Spoil, Impair, Weaken

Antonyms: Purify, Strengthen, Improve, Validate

Example: His careless remarks vitiated the friendly atmosphere of the meeting.

20 Omniscient (adjective)

सर्वज्ञ / सब कुछ जानने वाला

Omniscient meaning

Having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding.

Synonyms: All-knowing, Wise, Infinite, Enlightened

Antonyms: Ignorant, Uninformed, Unaware, Uneducated

Example: Many religions believe in an omniscient God who knows everything that happens in the universe.

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