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1 Conjecture (noun)

अनुमान / अटकल

Conjecture meaning

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption, Supposition

Antonyms: Fact, Reality, Proof, Certainty

Example: The scientist’s theory was based on pure conjecture rather than solid evidence.

2 Dilatory (adjective)

देरी करने वाला / विलंबकारी

Dilatory meaning

Intended to cause delay or slow to act.

Synonyms: Slow, Tardy, Procrastinating, Laggard

Antonyms: Prompt, Swift, Expeditious, Immediate

Example: The committee’s dilatory response delayed the project’s completion.

3 Mitigate (verb)

कम करना / शमन करना

Mitigate meaning

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Synonyms: Alleviate, Lessen, Moderate, Relieve

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Exacerbate, Worsen

Example: The government took measures to mitigate the impact of the economic crisis.

4 Paradigm (noun)

नमूना / प्रतिमान

Paradigm meaning

A typical example, model, or pattern of something.

Synonyms: Model, Pattern, Example, Prototype

Antonyms: Anomaly, Exception, Deviation, Irregularity

Example: The company became a paradigm of innovation in the tech industry.

5 Ruminate (verb)

गहराई से विचार करना / मनन करना

Ruminate meaning

To think deeply about something.

Synonyms: Ponder, Contemplate, Reflect, Meditate

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard

Example: He sat alone to ruminate on the decisions he had made in life.

6 Apostate (noun)

धर्मत्यागी / मतत्यागी

Apostate meaning

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Synonyms: Defector, Renegade, Traitor, Turncoat

Antonyms: Loyalist, Follower, Devotee, Believer

Example: He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his ancestors.

7 Cynosure (noun)

आकर्षण का केंद्र / सबकी नज़रों का केंद्र

Cynosure meaning

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Synonyms: Centerpiece, Focus, Attraction, Luminary

Antonyms: Obscurity, Neglect, Ignorance, Disregard

Example: Dressed in a dazzling gown, she became the cynosure of all eyes at the party.

8 Ineluctable (adjective)

अपरिहार्य / अटल

Ineluctable meaning

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Inevitable, Inescapable, Certain

Antonyms: Avoidable, Uncertain, Preventable, Escapable

Example: Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.

9 Mellifluous (adjective)

मधुर / सुरीला

Mellifluous meaning

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Synonyms: Melodious, Harmonious, Dulcet, Euphonious

Antonyms: Harsh, Discordant, Grating, Unpleasant

Example: Her mellifluous voice captivated everyone in the audience.

10 Sartorial (adjective)

वस्त्र संबंधी / परिधान से जुड़ा हुआ

Sartorial meaning

Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

Synonyms: Stylish, Elegant, Fashionable, Dapper

Antonyms: Sloppy, Untidy, Shabby, Unfashionable

Example: His sartorial sense made him stand out at every formal event.

11 Shatter (verb)

टुकड़ों में तोड़ देना / चकनाचूर करना

Shatter meaning

To break suddenly into many pieces; to damage or destroy something completely.

Synonyms: Smash, Fracture, Splinter, Ruin

Antonyms: Build, Repair, Mend, Unite

Example: The explosion shattered all the windows in the nearby buildings.

12 Glimmer (verb)

मंद रूप से चमकना / हल्की रोशनी देना

Glimmer meaning

To shine faintly or unsteadily; to give off a dim or wavering light.

Synonyms: Flicker, Gleam, Sparkle, Glow

Antonyms: Darken, Fade, Dull, Extinguish

Example: A faint light glimmered through the dense fog.

13 Pervade (verb)

व्याप्त होना / फैल जाना

Pervade meaning

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

Synonyms: Penetrate, Diffuse, Infuse, Saturate

Antonyms: Contain, Confine, Limit, Restrict

Example: The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.

14 Allure (verb)

लुभाना / आकर्षित करना

Allure meaning

To attract or tempt by charm or appeal.

Synonyms: Entice, Fascinate, Tempt, Captivate

Antonyms: Repel, Deter, Discourage, Offend

Example: The city’s nightlife allures thousands of tourists every year.

15 Arouse (verb)

जगाना / उत्तेजित करना / प्रेरित करना

Arouse meaning

To awaken a feeling, emotion, or response; to stimulate action.

Synonyms: Stimulate, Provoke, Awaken, Inspire

Antonyms: Calm, Lull, Suppress, Soothe

Example: The speech aroused a sense of patriotism among the citizens.

16 Chary (adjective)

सावधान / चौकस

Chary meaning

Cautious or suspicious about doing something; wary.

Synonyms: Careful, Cautious, Vigilant, Wary

Antonyms: Reckless, Careless, Rash, Heedless

Example: He was chary of investing in the new startup without proper research.

17 Misanthropy (noun)

मनुष्यों से घृणा / मानवद्वेष

Misanthropy meaning

A dislike or distrust of humankind; hatred toward human society.

Synonyms: Cynicism, Distrust, Bitterness, Hatred

Antonyms: Philanthropy, Kindness, Benevolence, Compassion

Example: His misanthropy made him avoid social gatherings and live in isolation.

18 Obfuscation (noun)

जटिल बनाना / भ्रम पैदा करना

Obfuscation meaning

The act of making something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Confusion, Bewilderment, Vagueness, Ambiguity

Antonyms: Clarity, Transparency, Simplicity, Lucidity

Example: The politician’s speech was full of obfuscation to hide the real issue.

19 Ephemeral (adjective)

क्षणिक / अल्पकालिक

Ephemeral meaning

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or temporary.

Synonyms: Transient, Momentary, Short-lived, Fleeting

Antonyms: Permanent, Eternal, Lasting, Enduring

Example: The beauty of a rainbow is ephemeral, disappearing within minutes.

20 Lugubriousness (noun)

दुखी या शोकपूर्ण अवस्था

Lugubriousness meaning

The quality of being sad, gloomy, or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way.

Synonyms: Sadness, Melancholy, Gloom, Despondency

Antonyms: Cheerfulness, Joy, Happiness, Delight

Example: The lugubriousness in his voice revealed the depth of his sorrow.

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