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1 Ample (adjective)

पर्याप्त या बहुतायत में

Ample meaning

Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

Synonyms: Plentiful, Abundant, Lavish, Copious

Antonyms: Scarce, Meager, Insufficient, Limited

Example: There was ample evidence to prove his innocence.

2 Deviate (verb)

मार्ग से भटकना या अलग होना

Deviate meaning

To turn aside or move away from an established course, norm, or standard.

Synonyms: Diverge, Stray, Veer, Depart

Antonyms: Conform, Adhere, Follow, Maintain

Example: The bus deviated from its usual route due to road construction.

3 Clarity (noun)

स्पष्टता

Clarity meaning

The quality of being clear, easily understood, or transparent.

Synonyms: Clearness, Lucidity, Transparency, Precision

Antonyms: Confusion, Ambiguity, Obscurity, Vagueness

Example: The teacher explained the concept with great clarity.

4 Barren (adjective)

बंजर, अनुपजाऊ

Barren meaning

Unable to produce vegetation, crops, or offspring; unproductive.

Synonyms: Unfertile, Desolate, Sterile, Arid

Antonyms: Fertile, Productive, Fruitful, Lush

Example: The farmer struggled to grow anything on the barren land.

5 Humble (adjective)

विनम्र, नम्र

Humble meaning

Having or showing a modest or low view of one's importance.

Synonyms: Modest, Meek, Courteous, Unpretentious

Antonyms: Arrogant, Proud, Conceited, Haughty

Example: Despite his success, he remained a humble person.

6 Exorbitant (adjective)

अत्यधिक, बहुत ज़्यादा

Exorbitant meaning

(Of a price or demand) much too high or unreasonable.

Synonyms: Excessive, Outrageous, Inflated, Unreasonable

Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Fair, Limited

Example: The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a single night’s stay.

7 Acumen (noun)

तीव्र बुद्धि या समझदारी

Acumen meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Synonyms: Shrewdness, Insight, Astuteness, Perception

Antonyms: Ignorance, Inability, Stupidity, Ineptness

Example: Her business acumen helped the company achieve record profits.

8 Erroneous (adjective)

गलत या त्रुटिपूर्ण

Erroneous meaning

Wrong or incorrect; based on error.

Synonyms: Mistaken, Invalid, False, Inaccurate

Antonyms: Correct, Accurate, True, Valid

Example: The report was withdrawn because it contained several erroneous statements.

9 Equanimity (noun)

संतुलन या मानसिक स्थिरता

Equanimity meaning

Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Synonyms: Calmness, Serenity, Composure, Tranquility

Antonyms: Agitation, Anxiety, Excitement, Irritability

Example: He accepted the news of his failure with surprising equanimity.

10 Tirade (noun)

लम्बा और क्रोधित भाषण या आरोप

Tirade meaning

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Synonyms: Outburst, Rant, Diatribe, Harangue

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approval, Commendation

Example: The manager launched into a tirade against the employees for missing the deadline.

11 Sincere (adjective)

ईमानदार, सच्चा

Sincere meaning

Free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy; genuine in feeling or expression.

Synonyms: Honest, Genuine, Truthful, Heartfelt

Antonyms: Deceitful, Insincere, Hypocritical, Dishonest

Example: She gave a sincere apology for her mistake.

12 Vague (adjective)

अस्पष्ट, धुंधला

Vague meaning

Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking definite shape or form.

Synonyms: Unclear, Ambiguous, Indefinite, Obscure

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Precise, Explicit

Example: His answer was so vague that no one understood what he meant.

13 Yield (verb)

उपज देना, झुक जाना

Yield meaning

To produce or provide a result, profit, or crop; to give way or surrender.

Synonyms: Produce, Generate, Surrender, Submit

Antonyms: Resist, Deny, Withhold, Refuse

Example: The farm yields enough crops to feed the entire village.

14 Refine (verb)

शुद्ध करना, सुधारना

Refine meaning

To make something pure, improved, or more precise by removing impurities or unwanted elements.

Synonyms: Purify, Polish, Improve, Perfect

Antonyms: Spoil, Corrupt, Worsen, Degrade

Example: The company is working to refine its production process for better quality.

15 Meek (adjective)

विनम्र, नम्र स्वभाव वाला

Meek meaning

Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed upon; submissive or humble.

Synonyms: Humble, Submissive, Gentle, Docile

Antonyms: Arrogant, Aggressive, Bold, Proud

Example: Despite his meek nature, he stood firm for what was right.

16 Innocuous (adjective)

निरापद, अहानिकर

Innocuous meaning

Not harmful or offensive; harmless in effect or nature.

Synonyms: Harmless, Inoffensive, Benign, Safe

Antonyms: Harmful, Dangerous, Offensive, Toxic

Example: The remark was meant to be innocuous, but it offended some people.

17 Conflagration (noun)

भीषण आग, व्यापक विनाश

Conflagration meaning

A large destructive fire that spreads quickly; an extensive conflict or war.

Synonyms: Inferno, Blaze, Firestorm, Holocaust

Antonyms: Extinguishment, Calm, Peace, Quenching

Example: The forest conflagration destroyed hundreds of acres of land within hours.

18 Abstemious (adjective)

संयमी, परहेज़गार

Abstemious meaning

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

Synonyms: Moderate, Temperate, Restrained, Self-disciplined

Antonyms: Gluttonous, Greedy, Indulgent, Excessive

Example: Monks are known for their abstemious lifestyle and simple habits.

19 Cavil (verb)

नुक्ताचीनी करना, छोटी-छोटी बातों पर आपत्ति करना

Cavil meaning

To make petty or unnecessary objections; to raise trivial faults.

Synonyms: Quibble, Carp, Nitpick, Criticize

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Compliment, Endorse

Example: He cavilled at every minor detail of the plan instead of focusing on the main issue.

20 Emollient (noun)

कोमल बनाने वाला, शांत करने वाला

Emollient meaning

A substance that softens or soothes the skin; having a soothing or calming effect.

Synonyms: Soothing, Softening, Calming, Healing

Antonyms: Irritating, Harsh, Rough, Aggravating

Example: The doctor recommended an emollient cream to treat the dry skin.

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