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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Decorum (noun)

शिष्टाचार / मर्यादा

Decorum meaning

Behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety; proper conduct.

Synonyms: Etiquette, Politeness, Civility, Decency

Antonyms: Rudeness, Impropriety, Vulgarity, Indecency

Example: The students maintained complete decorum during the principal’s speech.

2 Assent (verb)

सहमति देना / अनुमोदन करना

Assent meaning

To agree to or approve of something after careful consideration.

Synonyms: Consent, Approve, Endorse, Accede

Antonyms: Dissent, Refuse, Deny, Reject

Example: The committee assented to the proposal after thorough discussion.

3 Fidelity (noun)

निष्ठा / वफादारी

Fidelity meaning

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Synonyms: Loyalty, Devotion, Allegiance, Faithfulness

Antonyms: Treachery, Infidelity, Betrayal, Disloyalty

Example: The soldier’s fidelity to his country was admired by everyone.

4 Garrulity (noun)

बातूनीपन / अधिक बोलने की आदत

Garrulity meaning

The quality of being excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Synonyms: Talkativeness, Loquacity, Verbosity, Chattiness

Antonyms: Reticence, Silence, Taciturnity, Reserve

Example: His garrulity during meetings often distracted others from the main topic.

5 Heed (verb)

ध्यान देना / गौर करना

Heed meaning

To pay careful attention to something or to take notice of advice or warning.

Synonyms: Observe, Notice, Mind, Regard

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Disregard

Example: You should heed your teacher’s advice if you want to succeed.

6 Heterogeneous (adjective)

विषम / विविध प्रकार का

Heterogeneous meaning

Consisting of parts or elements that are different or diverse in nature.

Synonyms: Diverse, Varied, Mixed, Dissimilar

Antonyms: Homogeneous, Similar, Uniform, Identical

Example: India is a heterogeneous country with people of different cultures and traditions.

7 Malediction (noun)

श्राप / अभिशाप

Malediction meaning

A curse or the utterance of a curse; words meant to bring harm or evil.

Synonyms: Curse, Imprecation, Anathema, Damnation

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Praise, Approval

Example: The old witch muttered a malediction against those who wronged her.

8 Oscillate (verb)

डगमगाना / झूलना / द्वंद्व में रहना

Oscillate meaning

To move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm; to waver between opinions or actions.

Synonyms: Sway, Waver, Vacillate, Fluctuate

Antonyms: Stabilize, Remain, Steady, Decide

Example: The pendulum of the clock oscillates from left to right.

9 Pneumatic (adjective)

वायु से संचालित / वायवीय

Pneumatic meaning

Containing or operated by air or gas under pressure.

Synonyms: Air-powered, Gaseous, Compressed-air, Aeriform

Antonyms: Hydraulic, Solid, Liquid-filled, Dense

Example: The mechanic repaired the pneumatic drill used for road construction.

10 Recumbent (adjective)

लेटे हुए / विश्राम की मुद्रा में

Recumbent meaning

Lying down or in a position of rest; leaning or reclining.

Synonyms: Reclining, Supine, Resting, Prone

Antonyms: Upright, Erect, Standing, Vertical

Example: He was found recumbent on the grass, gazing at the stars.

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