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1 Keen (adjective)

उत्सुक या तीव्र बुद्धि वाला

Keen meaning

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; highly developed or sharp.

Synonyms: Eager, Enthusiastic, Sharp, Perceptive

Antonyms: Indifferent, Apathetic, Dull, Uninterested

Example: She is a keen observer who notices even the smallest details.

2 Mar (verb)

बिगाड़ना या नुकसान पहुंचाना

Mar meaning

To damage or spoil the quality or appearance of something.

Synonyms: Ruin, Spoil, Tarnish, Impair

Antonyms: Improve, Enhance, Beautify, Repair

Example: His rude behavior marred the beauty of the celebration.

3 Pious (adjective)

धार्मिक या भक्तिपूर्ण

Pious meaning

Deeply religious or devout; showing reverence for God.

Synonyms: Devout, Religious, Spiritual, God-fearing

Antonyms: Irreligious, Impious, Sinful, Wicked

Example: The pious old woman prayed every morning before sunrise.

4 Sever (verb)

काट देना या संबंध तोड़ देना

Sever meaning

To cut off or separate by force; to break or end a connection or relationship.

Synonyms: Cut, Split, Detach, Dissolve

Antonyms: Join, Unite, Connect, Attach

Example: The company decided to sever ties with its dishonest supplier.

5 Trite (adjective)

घिसा-पिटा या पुराना

Trite meaning

Overused and lacking originality; commonplace.

Synonyms: Commonplace, Hackneyed, Stale, Clichéd

Antonyms: Original, Fresh, Novel, Innovative

Example: His speech was filled with trite phrases that failed to impress the audience.

6 Efficacious (adjective)

प्रभावी या सफल परिणाम देने वाला

Efficacious meaning

Effective in producing the desired result or effect.

Synonyms: Effective, Potent, Productive, Powerful

Antonyms: Ineffective, Useless, Inefficient, Weak

Example: The new medicine proved highly efficacious in treating the disease.

7 Internecine (adjective)

आंतरिक संघर्ष वाला या दोनों पक्षों के लिए विनाशकारी

Internecine meaning

Involving conflict within a group or organization; mutually destructive.

Synonyms: Internal, Civil, Mutually Destructive, Fratricidal

Antonyms: Peaceful, Harmonious, Cooperative, Friendly

Example: The party suffered heavy losses due to internecine conflicts among its members.

8 Rebarbative (adjective)

अप्रिय या घृणास्पद

Rebarbative meaning

Unattractive and unpleasant; repellent or irritating.

Synonyms: Repulsive, Off-putting, Disagreeable, Unpleasant

Antonyms: Attractive, Pleasant, Appealing, Charming

Example: His rebarbative manners made everyone uncomfortable at the party.

9 Temerarious (adjective)

अविवेकी रूप से साहसी या लापरवाह

Temerarious meaning

Recklessly bold or rash; showing a lack of caution.

Synonyms: Reckless, Audacious, Foolhardy, Daring

Antonyms: Cautious, Prudent, Careful, Sensible

Example: His temerarious decision to climb the mountain without gear almost cost him his life.

10 Xenophobia (noun)

विदेशियों या अन्य संस्कृतियों के प्रति भय या नफरत

Xenophobia meaning

Dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures.

Synonyms: Racism, Intolerance, Prejudice, Bigotry

Antonyms: Tolerance, Acceptance, Open-mindedness, Fairness

Example: The rise in xenophobia has created tensions among different communities in the city.

11 Grave (adjective)

गंभीर / खतरनाक

Grave meaning

Serious or solemn in manner or appearance; giving cause for alarm or concern.

Synonyms: Serious, Solemn, Weighty, Critical

Antonyms: Trivial, Frivolous, Light, Unimportant

Example: The doctors expressed grave concern about the patient’s worsening condition.

12 Lull (verb)

शांत करना / अस्थायी रूप से रुकना

Lull meaning

To calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements; to cause a temporary pause or decrease in activity.

Synonyms: Soothe, Pacify, Calm, Appease

Antonyms: Agitate, Provoke, Excite, Disturb

Example: The sound of the waves lulled the baby to sleep.

13 Merge (verb)

मिल जाना / एक हो जाना

Merge meaning

To combine or unite to form a single entity; blend or join together.

Synonyms: Unite, Combine, Integrate, Amalgamate

Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Split, Disconnect

Example: The two companies decided to merge to strengthen their market position.

14 Quaint (adjective)

अनोखा और पुराना लेकिन आकर्षक

Quaint meaning

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Synonyms: Picturesque, Charming, Old-fashioned, Whimsical

Antonyms: Modern, Ordinary, Common, Contemporary

Example: The village had quaint little cottages with thatched roofs and flower gardens.

15 Shun (verb)

दूर रहना / परहेज करना

Shun meaning

To deliberately avoid, ignore, or keep away from someone or something.

Synonyms: Avoid, Eschew, Evade, Reject

Antonyms: Accept, Welcome, Embrace, Approve

Example: After the scandal, many colleagues began to shun him at work.

16 Incumbent (noun)

पदधारी / आवश्यक

Incumbent meaning

A person currently holding a particular office or position; necessary as a duty or responsibility.

Synonyms: Holder, Occupant, Official, Obligatory

Antonyms: Successor, Newcomer, Optional, Voluntary

Example: The incumbent president will face strong competition in the upcoming election.

17 Macerate (verb)

भिगोकर मुलायम करना / गलाना

Macerate meaning

To soften or break down a substance by soaking it in a liquid; to weaken or wear away.

Synonyms: Soften, Soak, Drench, Saturate

Antonyms: Dry, Dehydrate, Harden, Solidify

Example: The cook macerated the fruits in wine to enhance their flavor.

18 Oppugn (verb)

विरोध करना / अस्वीकार करना

Oppugn meaning

To oppose, challenge, or dispute the truth or validity of something.

Synonyms: Contradict, Challenge, Dispute, Deny

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Approve, Endorse

Example: The lawyer oppugned the witness’s testimony with strong evidence.

19 Peremptory (adjective)

आदेशात्मक / अंतिम

Peremptory meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding or arrogant way; not open to appeal or challenge.

Synonyms: Authoritative, Imperative, Commanding, Dictatorial

Antonyms: Submissive, Mild, Humble, Meek

Example: The officer gave a peremptory order that allowed no room for discussion.

20 Repartee (noun)

चतुर जवाब / हाजिरजवाबी

Repartee meaning

Quick and witty reply or conversation; clever verbal exchange.

Synonyms: Wit, Banter, Retort, Comeback

Antonyms: Silence, Seriousness, Argument, Miscommunication

Example: The comedian’s show was full of sharp repartee that kept the audience laughing.

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