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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Augment (verb)

बढ़ाना / वृद्धि करना

Augment meaning

To make something greater by adding to it; increase.

Synonyms: Enhance, Amplify, Expand, Enlarge

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Reduce, Lessen

Example: The company plans to augment its workforce to meet the growing demand.

2 Covert (adjective)

गुप्त / छिपा हुआ

Covert meaning

Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret or hidden.

Synonyms: Hidden, Secret, Concealed, Clandestine

Antonyms: Overt, Open, Public, Obvious

Example: The spy carried out a covert mission to gather enemy intelligence.

3 Delineate (verb)

स्पष्ट रूप से वर्णन करना / चित्रित करना

Delineate meaning

To describe or portray something precisely; to outline or define clearly.

Synonyms: Depict, Portray, Describe, Define

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Obscure, Misrepresent

Example: The report clearly delineates the steps required for policy implementation.

4 Mitigate (verb)

कम करना / शांति देना

Mitigate meaning

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Synonyms: Alleviate, Lessen, Reduce, Relieve

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Exacerbate

Example: The government took measures to mitigate the effects of the drought.

5 Renown (noun)

ख्याति / प्रसिद्धि

Renown meaning

The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.

Synonyms: Fame, Glory, Reputation, Distinction

Antonyms: Obscurity, Disgrace, Ignorance, Dishonor

Example: The scientist gained international renown for her groundbreaking research.

6 Cognoscenti (noun)

विशेषज्ञ / पारखी लोग

Cognoscenti meaning

People who are considered to be especially well informed about a particular subject.

Synonyms: Experts, Connoisseurs, Specialists, Savants

Antonyms: Amateurs, Novices, Ignorants, Laymen

Example: The art exhibition attracted the city’s cognoscenti from various fields.

7 Contumely (noun)

अपमानजनक व्यवहार / तिरस्कारपूर्ण भाषा

Contumely meaning

Insolent or insulting language or treatment.

Synonyms: Insult, Abuse, Scorn, Derision

Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Compliment, Honor

Example: The leader faced public contumely after his controversial remarks.

8 Filial

पुत्र या पुत्री से संबंधित / पुत्रवत

Filial meaning

Relating to or befitting a son or daughter.

Synonyms: Devoted, Dutiful, Affectionate, Loyal

Antonyms: Neglectful, Undutiful, Disloyal, Indifferent

Example: He showed filial respect and care toward his aging parents.

9 Imprecation (noun)

शाप / अभिशाप

Imprecation meaning

A spoken curse or expression of anger wishing harm upon someone.

Synonyms: Curse, Damnation, Malediction, Anathema

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Praise, Approval

Example: The old man muttered an imprecation against those who had wronged him.

10 Splenetic (adjective)

चिड़चिड़ा / क्रोधित स्वभाव वाला

Splenetic meaning

Bad-tempered, irritable, or spiteful.

Synonyms: Irritable, Peevish, Cantankerous, Testy

Antonyms: Calm, Cheerful, Pleasant, Amiable

Example: His splenetic remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues.

11 Belie (verb)

झुठलाना / विपरीत दिखाना

Belie meaning

Fail to give a true impression of something; to disguise or contradict.

Synonyms: Contradict, Misrepresent, Disguise, Falsify

Antonyms: Reveal, Prove, Confirm, Support

Example: His calm face belied the anxiety he felt inside.

12 Cower (verb)

डरकर झुक जाना / सिकुड़ जाना

Cower meaning

To crouch down in fear or shame.

Synonyms: Cringe, Tremble, Recoil, Shrink

Antonyms: Face, Confront, Resist, Dare

Example: The little child cowered in the corner during the thunderstorm.

13 Engender (verb)

उत्पन्न करना / जन्म देना

Engender meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Synonyms: Produce, Generate, Incite, Provoke

Antonyms: Destroy, Halt, Prevent, Stop

Example: His rude remarks engendered anger among the audience.

14 Pervade (verb)

फैल जाना / व्याप्त होना

Pervade meaning

To spread through and be perceived in every part of something.

Synonyms: Penetrate, Diffuse, Saturate, Permeate

Antonyms: Contain, Confine, Limit, Restrain

Example: The aroma of freshly baked bread pervaded the entire house.

15 Recant (verb)

कथन या विश्वास वापस लेना / अस्वीकार करना

Recant meaning

To withdraw or take back a statement or belief formally.

Synonyms: Renounce, Retract, Revoke, Disavow

Antonyms: Assert, Confirm, Uphold, Maintain

Example: Under pressure, he was forced to recant his previous statements.

16 Abstemious (adjective)

संयमी / परहेज़गार

Abstemious meaning

Not self-indulgent, especially in eating or drinking; moderate.

Synonyms: Moderate, Temperate, Restrained, Frugal

Antonyms: Gluttonous, Greedy, Indulgent, Extravagant

Example: He lived an abstemious life, avoiding luxury and excess.

17 Chimerical (adjective)

काल्पनिक / अवास्तविक

Chimerical meaning

Existing only as the product of imagination; highly unrealistic or fanciful.

Synonyms: Imaginary, Illusory, Unreal, Fanciful

Antonyms: Real, Practical, Genuine, Actual

Example: His plans to build a floating city were dismissed as chimerical dreams.

18 Denouement (noun)

अंतिम परिणाम / समाधान

Denouement meaning

The final part of a story, play, or situation where everything is explained or resolved.

Synonyms: Conclusion, Resolution, Outcome, Finale

Antonyms: Beginning, Opening, Start, Introduction

Example: The movie’s denouement revealed the true identity of the murderer.

19 Fulminate (verb)

प्रचंड रूप से विरोध करना / गरजना

Fulminate meaning

To express vehement protest or criticism.

Synonyms: Denounce, Condemn, Criticize, Blame

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Compliment, Support

Example: The opposition leader fulminated against the government’s new tax policy.

20 Recreant (noun)

कायर / विश्वासघाती

Recreant meaning

A coward; someone who is unfaithful to a duty or belief.

Synonyms: Coward, Traitor, Apostate, Deserter

Antonyms: Brave, Loyal, Courageous, Faithful

Example: He was branded a recreant for abandoning his comrades in battle.

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