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1 Palatable (adjective)

स्वादिष्ट या मनभावन

Palatable meaning

Pleasant to taste; acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings.

Synonyms: Appetizing, Delectable, Agreeable, Tasty

Antonyms: Distasteful, Unpleasant, Unappetizing, Unsavory

Example: The food was not only nutritious but also surprisingly palatable.

2 Cogent (adjective)

स्पष्ट, तर्कसंगत और प्रभावशाली

Cogent meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing; strongly persuasive.

Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Persuasive, Forceful

Antonyms: Weak, Unconvincing, Ineffective, Invalid

Example: The lawyer presented a cogent argument that swayed the entire jury.

3 Staunch (adjective)

निष्ठावान, दृढ़

Staunch meaning

Loyal and committed in attitude; firm and steadfast.

Synonyms: Loyal, Steadfast, Faithful, Devoted

Antonyms: Disloyal, Unfaithful, Unreliable, Fickle

Example: He remained a staunch supporter of his team even during difficult times.

4 Hefty (adjective)

भारी, विशाल, प्रभावशाली

Hefty meaning

Large, heavy, and powerful; impressively large in amount or size.

Synonyms: Massive, Bulky, Substantial, Weighty

Antonyms: Light, Small, Tiny, Weak

Example: The company offered him a hefty salary package for the new position.

5 Averse (adjective)

विरोधी, नापसंद करने वाला

Averse meaning

Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.

Synonyms: Opposed, Reluctant, Unwilling, Antipathetic

Antonyms: Inclined, Willing, Eager, Favorable

Example: She is averse to taking unnecessary risks in business.

6 Palimpsest (noun)

Palimpsest meaning

A manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still showing its original form. (पुराना दस्तावेज़ जिस पर नया लिखा गय

Synonyms: Manuscript, Parchment, Relic, Record

Antonyms: Original, New, Fresh, Unaltered

Example: The city is a palimpsest of ancient history and modern architecture.

7 Susurrus (noun)

फुसफुसाहट या सरसराहट की हल्की आवाज़

Susurrus meaning

A soft, whispering, or rustling sound.

Synonyms: Murmur, Whisper, Rustle, Hiss

Antonyms: Clamor, Roar, Din, Racket

Example: The susurrus of the leaves in the evening breeze was soothing to hear.

8 Uxorious (adjective)

पत्नी के प्रति अत्यधिक प्रेम या अधीनता दिखाने वाला

Uxorious meaning

Having or showing excessive fondness or submissiveness toward one’s wife.

Synonyms: Devoted, Doting, Submissive, Affectionate

Antonyms: Neglectful, Unloving, Indifferent, Uncaring

Example: He was so uxorious that he never made a decision without consulting his wife.

9 Sybaritic (adjective)

भोग-विलासी, ऐश्वर्यप्रिय

Sybaritic meaning

Fond of luxury and pleasure; self-indulgent in sensual enjoyment.

Synonyms: Luxurious, Hedonistic, Self-indulgent, Sensual

Antonyms: Austere, Ascetic, Simple, Spartan

Example: He led a sybaritic lifestyle, surrounded by luxury and comfort.

10 Mephitic (adjective)

दुर्गंधयुक्त या विषैली गंध वाला

Mephitic meaning

Foul-smelling or having a noxious, poisonous odor.

Synonyms: Fetid, Malodorous, Noxious, Putrid

Antonyms: Fragrant, Aromatic, Pleasant, Perfumed

Example: The mephitic fumes from the garbage dump made it hard to breathe.

11 Candor (noun)

स्पष्टवादिता / साफगोई

Candor meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression; frankness.

Synonyms: Frankness, Openness, Sincerity, Honesty

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Hypocrisy, Evasion

Example: His clandor during the meeting earned him both respect and criticism.

12 Dispel (verb)

दूर करना / मिटाना

Dispel meaning

To make something (such as a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear or go away.

Synonyms: Eliminate, Banish, Dismiss, Disperse

Antonyms: Eliminate, Banish, Dismiss, Disperse

Example: The teacher’s calm explanation helped to dispel the students’ fears before the exam.

13 Hearten (verb)

हौसला बढ़ाना / उत्साहित करना

Hearten meaning

To make someone feel encouraged or more confident.

Synonyms: Encourage, Inspire, Cheer, Uplift

Antonyms: Discourage, Dismay, Demoralize, Depress

Example: The success of the project heartened the entire team to work even harder.

14 Linger (verb)

रुकना / ठहरना / देर तक टिके रहना

Linger meaning

To stay somewhere longer than necessary, typically because of reluctance to leave.

Synonyms: Stay, Loiter, Remain, Dawdle

Antonyms: Leave, Depart, Hasten, Hurry

Example: She lingered at the door, unwilling to say goodbye.

15 Abhor (verb)

घृणा करना / नफरत करना

Abhor meaning

To regard with disgust or hatred; to detest completely.

Synonyms: Loathe, Detest, Despise, Hate

Antonyms: Admire, Love, Approve, Like

Example: True leaders abhor corruption and injustice in every form.

16 Persiflage (noun)

हँसी-मज़ाक / ठिठोली

Persiflage meaning

Light, playful, and slightly contemptuous teasing or banter.

Synonyms: Banter, Mockery, Raillery, Jest

Antonyms: Seriousness, Gravity, Sobriety, Earnestness

Example: The friends engaged in friendly persiflage during their evening tea.

17 Recalcitrant (adjective)

जिद्दी / अवज्ञाकारी

Recalcitrant meaning

Stubbornly resisting authority or control; unwilling to obey rules or orders.

Synonyms: Defiant, Unruly, Obstinate, Disobedient

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Docile

Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher’s instructions.

18 Inchoately (adverb)

अपूर्ण रूप से / आरंभिक अवस्था में

Inchoately meaning

In an initial or early stage; not fully formed or developed.

Synonyms: Partially, Rudimentarily, Imperfectly, Vaguely

Antonyms: Completely, Fully, Perfectly, Maturely

Example: His ideas were inchoately expressed, lacking structure and clarity.

19 Somnambulism (noun)

नींद में चलना

Somnambulism meaning

The act of walking or performing other activities while asleep; sleepwalking.

Synonyms: Sleepwalking, Noctambulism, Nightwalking, Hypnambulism

Antonyms: Wakefulness, Alertness, Awareness, Consciousness

Example: Due to his somnambulism, he often found himself in the living room without remembering how he got there.

20 Refulgent (adjective)

चमकीला / तेजस्वी

Refulgent meaning

Shining very brightly; radiant or gleaming.

Synonyms: Radiant, Luminous, Brilliant, Gleaming

Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Dark, Lackluster

Example: The refulgent moonlight illuminated the entire valley beautifully.

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