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1 Beseech (verb)

निवेदन करना / विनती करना

Beseech meaning

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore or beg earnestly.

Synonyms: Implore, Entreat, Plead, Supplicate

Antonyms: Command, Refuse, Deny, Reject

Example: She beseeched her father to let her attend the concert.

2 Jovial (adjective)

हँसमुख / प्रसन्नचित्त

Jovial meaning

Cheerful and friendly; full of happiness and good humor.

Synonyms: Cheerful, Merry, Jolly, Gleeful

Antonyms: Gloomy, Morose, Sullen, Miserable

Example: His jovial nature made everyone feel comfortable at the party.

3 Witty (adjective)

चतुर / हाज़िरजवाब

Witty meaning

Showing quick and inventive verbal humor; clever and amusing in speech or writing.

Synonyms: Clever, Humorous, Sharp, Quick-witted

Antonyms: Dull, Serious, Stupid, Unfunny

Example: The host entertained the audience with his witty remarks.

4 Deteriorate (verb)

बिगड़ना / खराब होना

Deteriorate meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.

Synonyms: Decline, Worsen, Degenerate, Degrade

Antonyms: Improve, Enhance, Strengthen, Ameliorate

Example: The patient’s health started to deteriorate after the surgery.

5 Venture (noun)

साहसिक कार्य / जोखिम उठाना

Venture meaning

(verb) To undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action. (noun) A risky or daring undertaking or business enterprise.

Synonyms: Undertake, Gamble, Enterprise, Experiment

Antonyms: Avoid, Withdraw, Shun, Hesitate

Example: He ventured into the forest despite the warnings.

6 Enervating (adjective)

कमज़ोर करने वाला / थकाने वाला

Enervating meaning

Causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality; weakening.

Synonyms: Exhausting, Debilitating, Draining, Fatiguing

Antonyms: Energizing, Refreshing, Strengthening, Invigorating

Example: The enervating heat of summer made it hard to work outside.

7 Immutable (adjective)

अपरिवर्तनीय / स्थायी

Immutable meaning

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

Synonyms: Unchangeable, Constant, Permanent, Invariable

Antonyms: Changeable, Variable, Flexible, Alterable

Example: The laws of physics are considered immutable.

8 Nebulous (adjective)

अस्पष्ट / धुंधला

Nebulous meaning

Unclear, vague, or ill-defined; resembling a cloud or haze.

Synonyms: Vague, Obscure, Indistinct, Hazy

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Distinct, Precise

Example: His plans for the future were still nebulous and uncertain.

9 Intractable (adjective)

हठी / अडियल / कठिन

Intractable meaning

Hard to control or deal with; difficult or stubborn.

Synonyms: Unmanageable, Stubborn, Refractory, Obstinate

Antonyms: Manageable, Flexible, Compliant, Obedient

Example: The intractable child refused to listen to his teachers.

10 Turbid (adjective)

गंदला / मटमैला / अस्पष्ट

Turbid meaning

Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or unclear.

Synonyms: Muddy, Murky, Cloudy, Opaque

Antonyms: Clear, Transparent, Lucid, Pure

Example: The river water became turbid after the heavy rain.

11 Curb (verb)

नियंत्रित करना / रोक लगाना

Curb meaning

To restrain or keep in check; to control or limit something undesirable.

Synonyms: Restrain, Suppress, Contain, Repress

Antonyms: Encourage, Promote, Aid, Indulge

Example: The government imposed strict measures to curb the spread of misinformation.

12 Amend (verb)

संशोधन करना / सुधार करना

Amend meaning

To make changes or improvements to a text, law, statement, or situation.

Synonyms: Modify, Revise, Alter, Rectify

Antonyms: Damage, Worsen, Impair, Aggravate

Example: The constitution was amended to include new provisions for digital privacy.

13 Grumble (verb)

बड़बड़ाना / शिकायत करना

Grumble meaning

To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low or muted tone.

Synonyms: Complain, Mutter, Whine, Moan

Antonyms: Praise, Applaud, Appreciate, Commend

Example: He always grumbles about the long working hours at the office.

14 Repress (verb)

दबाना / रोकना

Repress meaning

To hold back or restrain emotions, thoughts, or actions; to subdue by force.

Synonyms: Suppress, Restrain, Subdue, Inhibit

Antonyms: Express, Release, Encourage, Liberate

Example: She tried to repress her anger during the heated argument.

15 Brisk (adjective)

तेज़ / फुर्तीला

Brisk meaning

Quick, energetic, and active in movement or action.

Synonyms: Energetic, Lively, Vigorous, Swift

Antonyms: Sluggish, Lazy, Slow, Lethargic

Example: She took a brisk walk in the morning to refresh her mind.

16 Arcadian (adjective)

साधारण और शांत ग्रामीण जीवन से संबंधित

Arcadian meaning

Relating to an idealized, simple, and peaceful rural life.

Synonyms: Pastoral, Rustic, Bucolic, Idyllic

Antonyms: Urban, Sophisticated, Metropolitan, Modern

Example: The poet described an arcadian village untouched by the chaos of city life.

17 Florid (adjective)

लालिमा युक्त / अलंकृत

Florid meaning

Having a red or flushed complexion; excessively intricate or elaborate in style.

Synonyms: Ornate, Flamboyant, Decorative, Flowery

Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Austere, Unadorned

Example: His florid writing style made the article difficult to understand.

18 Insatiable (adjective)

अतृप्त / जिसकी तृप्ति न हो सके

Insatiable meaning

Impossible to satisfy; having an unending desire or appetite for something.

Synonyms: Unquenchable, Voracious, Greedy, Ravenous

Antonyms: Content, Satisfied, Fulfilled, Moderate

Example: His insatiable curiosity led him to explore every subject in depth.

19 Moribund (adjective)

मृतप्राय / समाप्ति के कगार पर

Moribund meaning

At the point of death or decline; lacking vitality or growth.

Synonyms: Dying, Declining, Fading, Obsolete

Antonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Growing, Active

Example: The moribund industry was revived after new government policies.

20 Hermetic (adjective)

वायुरोधी / रहस्यमय

Hermetic meaning

Completely sealed, airtight; relating to mystical or esoteric knowledge.

Synonyms: Airtight, Sealed, Mysterious, Esoteric

Antonyms: Open, Exposed, Public, Accessible

Example: The scientist kept his experiment in a hermetic container to avoid contamination.

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