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1 Blatant (adjective)

स्पष्ट या बेहया ढंग से दिखने वाला

Blatant meaning

Completely obvious or conspicuous, especially in an offensive or shameless way.

Synonyms: Flagrant, Obvious, Overt, Conspicuous

Antonyms: Subtle, Hidden, Concealed, Unnoticeable

Example: His blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone in the meeting.

2 Cordial (adjective)

मिलनसार और सच्चे स्नेह से भरा हुआ

Cordial meaning

Warm and friendly; showing sincere affection or kindness.

Synonyms: Amiable, Affable, Genial, Warm

Antonyms: Hostile, Cold, Rude, Unfriendly

Example: The host gave us a cordial welcome at the ceremony.

3 Tactile (adjective)

स्पर्श से संबंधित या छूने योग्य

Tactile meaning

Related to the sense of touch; perceptible by touch.

Synonyms: Tangible, Palpable, Physical, Material

Antonyms: Intangible, Impalpable, Abstract, Invisible

Example: The fabric had a pleasant tactile quality that made it comfortable to wear.

4 Venerable (adjective)

सम्माननीय, आदरणीय

Venerable meaning

Commanding respect because of age, wisdom, or character.

Synonyms: Respected, Revered, Esteemed, Honored

Antonyms: Disrespected, Dishonored, Ignoble, Undignified

Example: The venerable professor was admired by all his students for his knowledge and humility.

5 Elucidate (verb)

स्पष्ट करना, व्याख्या करना

Elucidate meaning

To make something clear; to explain in detail.

Synonyms: Explain, Clarify, Expound, Illuminate

Antonyms: Confuse, Obscure, Mystify, Complicate

Example: The teacher elucidated the complex concept with simple examples.

6 Pernickety (adjective)

नखरीला, छोटी-छोटी बातों पर अटकने वाला

Pernickety meaning

Too fussy or too concerned with minor details; difficult to please.

Synonyms: Fussy, Finicky, Meticulous, Fastidious

Antonyms: Easygoing, Careless, Undemanding, Uncritical

Example: The pernickety customer complained about every small flaw in the meal.

7 Recondite (adjective)

गूढ़, कठिन या गहराई वाला

Recondite meaning

Difficult to understand; dealing with complex or obscure subjects.

Synonyms: Obscure, Abstruse, Esoteric, Profound

Antonyms: Simple, Obvious, Clear, Transparent

Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so recondite that only a few students could follow it.

8 Insuperable (adjective)

अजेय, जिसे पार नहीं किया जा सके

Insuperable meaning

Impossible to overcome or defeat.

Synonyms: Invincible, Unconquerable, Impassable, Overwhelming

Antonyms: Surmountable, Defeatable, Conquerable, Vulnerable

Example: Despite facing insuperable odds, the team continued to fight till the end.

9 Perspicuity (noun)

स्पष्टता, सरलता से समझ में आने की क्षमता

Perspicuity meaning

The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

Synonyms: Clarity, Lucidity, Transparency, Explicitness

Antonyms: Obscurity, Ambiguity, Vagueness, Confusion

Example: The perspicuity of his explanation made even complex topics seem simple.

10 Abstemiousness (noun)

संयम, परहेज़, सादगी

Abstemiousness meaning

The quality of eating and drinking in moderation; self-restraint or self-control.

Synonyms: Moderation, Temperance, Sobriety, Self-discipline

Antonyms: Gluttony, Indulgence, Excess, Greed

Example: His abstemiousness in food and drink helped him maintain good health.

11 Untenable (adjective)

असमर्थनीय, अस्थिर, जिसका बचाव न किया जा सके

Untenable meaning

Not able to be defended or justified; weak or unsustainable.

Synonyms: Indefensible, Unsustainable, Weak, Baseless

Antonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Tenable, Reasonable

Example: His argument became untenable once the true facts were revealed.

12 Amiability (noun)

मिलनसारता, सौहार्दता

Amiability meaning

The quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner.

Synonyms: Friendliness, Affability, Cordiality, Warmth

Antonyms: Hostility, Rudeness, Coldness, Harshness

Example: Her amiability made her one of the most loved members of the team.

13 Dexterous (adjective)

कुशल, निपुण

Dexterous meaning

Showing skill, especially with the hands or mind.

Synonyms: Skillful, Adroit, Deft, Proficient

Antonyms: Clumsy, Inept, Awkward, Unskilled

Example: The surgeon’s dexterous hands performed the operation with great precision.

14 Serene (adjective)

शांत, स्थिर

Serene meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; free from disturbance.

Synonyms: Tranquil, Placid, Composed, Unruffled

Antonyms: Agitated, Disturbed, Turbulent, Restless

Example: The mountain top offered a serene view of the valley below.

15 Prudent (adjective)

सावधान, विवेकी

Prudent meaning

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Synonyms: Wise, Cautious, Judicious, Sensible

Antonyms: Reckless, Careless, Imprudent, Foolish

Example: It is always prudent to save some money for unexpected expenses.

16 Pervasive (adjective)

व्यापक / सर्वव्यापी

Pervasive meaning

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; existing everywhere.

Synonyms: Widespread, Omnipresent, Prevalent, Ubiquitous

Antonyms: Limited, Restricted, Confined, Scarce

Example: The influence of social media has become pervasive in modern life.

17 Sagacity (noun)

सूझबूझ, प्रज्ञा

Sagacity meaning

The quality of having keen mental discernment and good judgment; wisdom.

Synonyms: Wisdom, Insight, Prudence, Shrewdness

Antonyms: Foolishness, Ignorance, Stupidity, Imprudence

Example: The leader’s sagacity helped the team overcome the toughest challenges.

18 Intransigence (noun)

हठ, अडियलपन

Intransigence meaning

Refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something; stubbornness.

Synonyms: Stubbornness, Obstinacy, Inflexibility, Rigidity

Antonyms: Compliance, Flexibility, Willingness, Yielding

Example: The union’s intransigence made it difficult to reach a settlement with the management.

19 Recalcitrance (noun)

आज्ञा उल्लंघन, हठधर्मिता

Recalcitrance meaning

The quality of being uncooperative or resisting authority or control.

Synonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Rebellion, Resistance

Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Submission, Docility

Example: The student’s recalcitrance caused constant trouble for the teachers.

20 Perniciousness (noun)

घातकता, विनाशक प्रवृत्ति

Perniciousness meaning

The quality of being harmful or deadly in a gradual or subtle way.

Synonyms: Harmfulness, Destructiveness, Malignity, Noxiousness

Antonyms: Harmlessness, Benignity, Innocuousness, Safety

Example: The perniciousness of fake news lies in its ability to spread quickly and mislead people.

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