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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Abhor (verb)

घृणा करना / नफरत करना

Abhor meaning

Regard with disgust and hatred.

Synonyms: Detest, Loathe, Despise, Execrate

Antonyms: Admire, Approve, Cherish, Love

Example: She abhors any form of cruelty towards animals.

2 Hamper (verb)

रोकना / बाधा डालना

Hamper meaning

To hinder or obstruct the movement or progress of something.

Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Thwart

Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Promote, Support

Example: Heavy rains hampered the rescue operations in the flood-affected area.

3 Kindle (verb)

जलाना / प्रज्वलित करना / प्रेरित करना

Kindle meaning

To ignite or start burning; to arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling.

Synonyms: Ignite, Arouse, Inspire, Stimulate

Antonyms: Extinguish, Quench, Suppress, Dull

Example: The teacher’s words kindled a desire for knowledge in the students’ hearts.

4 Lethargic (adjective)

सुस्त / आलसी / थका हुआ

Lethargic meaning

Feeling sluggish, inactive, and lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Synonyms: Sluggish, Dull, Lazy, Inactive

Antonyms: Energetic, Active, Lively, Alert

Example: After the long journey, he felt too lethargic to attend the evening party.

5 Tangible (adjective)

स्पष्ट / मूर्त / ठोस

Tangible meaning

That can be touched or felt; real and definite.

Synonyms: Palpable, Concrete, Solid, Real

Antonyms: Intangible, Abstract, Unreal, Immaterial

Example: The company showed tangible progress after implementing the new strategy.

6 Factotum (noun)

सर्वकार्यकर्ता / हर काम करने वाला व्यक्ति

Factotum meaning

A person having many different responsibilities or doing many different kinds of work.

Synonyms: Handyman, Assistant, Servant, Worker

Antonyms: Specialist, Master, Expert, Principal

Example: In the small office, Ramesh worked as a factotum, handling everything from cleaning to managing files.

7 Ken (noun)

ज्ञान की सीमा / समझ का दायरा

Ken meaning

Range of knowledge or understanding.

Synonyms: Awareness, Understanding, Perception, Cognizance

Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness, Misunderstanding, Oblivion

Example: The concept of quantum physics is beyond the ken of most ordinary people.

8 Lambaste (verb)

कड़ी आलोचना करना / पीटना

Lambaste meaning

To criticize someone harshly or to beat severely.

Synonyms: Criticize, Scold, Berate, Rebuke

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Commend

Example: The coach lambasted the players for their poor performance in the match.

9 Quiddity (noun)

मूल स्वभाव / असली सार / विशेषता

Quiddity meaning

The inherent nature or essence of someone or something; a distinctive feature.

Synonyms: Essence, Core, Nature, Substance

Antonyms: Exterior, Superficiality, Outside, Appearance

Example: The quiddity of true friendship lies in understanding and trust.

10 Salacious (adjective)

अश्लील / कामुक / भड़काऊ

Salacious meaning

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.

Synonyms: Lustful, Indecent, Obscene, Lewd

Antonyms: Decent, Moral, Modest, Virtuous

Example: The magazine was criticized for publishing salacious gossip about celebrities.

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