1 Abhor (verb)
घृणा करना / नफरत करना
Regard with disgust and hatred.
Synonyms: Detest, Loathe, Despise, Execrate
Antonyms: Admire, Approve, Cherish, Love
Example: She abhors any form of cruelty towards animals.
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1 Abhor (verb)
घृणा करना / नफरत करना
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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