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1 Pristine (adjective)

अछूता, शुद्ध

Pristine meaning

In its original condition; unspoiled, pure, or clean.

Synonyms: Immaculate, Untainted, Unblemished, Spotless

Antonyms: Corrupted, Polluted, Tainted, Defiled

Example: The mountain air was so pristine that it felt refreshing to breathe.

2 Respite (noun)

विश्राम, विराम

Respite meaning

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Break, Interval, Relief, Pause

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Persistence, Progress

Example: After hours of intense work, the team took a brief respite to relax and recharge.

3 Deft (adjective)

निपुण, कुशल

Deft meaning

Skillful and quick in movement or action; demonstrating neatness and precision.

Synonyms: Skillful, Adroit, Dexterous, Proficient

Antonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Inept, Unskilled

Example: The artist’s deft brushstrokes brought the painting to life.

4 Cursory (adjective)

सतही, जल्दी में किया हुआ

Cursory meaning

Done quickly and without attention to detail; hasty.

Synonyms: Superficial, Hasty, Perfunctory, Rapid

Antonyms: Thorough, Detailed, Careful, Meticulous

Example: He gave a cursory glance at the report before signing it.

5 Genial (adjective)

मिलनसार, हँसमुख

Genial meaning

Friendly, cheerful, and pleasant in manner.

Synonyms: Amiable, Affable, Cordial, Cheerful

Antonyms: Rude, Unfriendly, Morose, Cold

Example: The host’s genial nature made every guest feel comfortable and welcome.

6 Lachrymose (adjective)

आँसू भरा, रोने वाला

Lachrymose meaning

Tearful or inclined to weep; sad or mournful.

Synonyms: Tearful, Mournful, Doleful, Sentimental

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Merry, Happy

Example: The movie’s lachrymose ending left everyone in the theater in tears.

7 Apotheosis (noun)

पराकाष्ठा, देवत्व प्रदान करना

Apotheosis meaning

The highest point of development; elevation to divine status.

Synonyms: Pinnacle, Culmination, Zenith, Deification

Antonyms: Decline, Degradation, Humiliation, Nadir

Example: The victory was seen as the apotheosis of his long and successful career.

8 Procrustean (adjective)

एकरूपता थोपने वाला, कठोर रूप से समान बनाने वाला

Procrustean meaning

Enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard for individual differences or fairness.

Synonyms: Ruthless, Inflexible, Rigid, Stringent

Antonyms: Flexible, Lenient, Tolerant, Accommodating

Example: The new policy was criticized as a Procrustean attempt to make all departments follow the same rigid rules.

9 Peregrination (noun)

यात्रा, भ्रमण

Peregrination meaning

A long journey or travel from one place to another, especially on foot.

Synonyms: Journey, Expedition, Voyage, Wandering

Antonyms: Stay, Immobility, Stagnation, Rest

Example: His peregrination across Asia gave him a deep understanding of different cultures.

10 Recrudescence (noun)

पुनरुत्थान, फिर से प्रकट होना

Recrudescence meaning

The revival or reappearance of something after a period of inactivity or dormancy.

Synonyms: Revival, Renewal, Resurgence, Reappearance

Antonyms: Cessation, End, Disappearance, Abatement

Example: The recrudescenceof the disease worried the doctors after months of calm.

11 Coalesce (verb)

एकजुट होना / मिल जाना

Coalesce meaning

Come together to form one mass or whole.

Synonyms: Unite, Merge, Amalgamate, Integrate

Antonyms: Divide, Separate, Detach, Disperse

Example: The two companies decided to coalesce to expand their market reach.

12 Delineate (verb)

स्पष्ट रूप से चित्रण करना / वर्णन करना

Delineate meaning

Describe or portray something precisely.

Synonyms: Depict, Portray, Outline, Define

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Obscure, Misrepresent

Example: The author skillfully delineated the character’s emotions through vivid descriptions.

13 Galvanize (verb)

उत्साहित करना / झकझोर कर कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित करना

Galvanize meaning

Shock or excite someone into taking action.

Synonyms: Inspire, Stimulate, Motivate, Energize

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Weaken, Demotivate

Example: The leader’s powerful speech galvanized the crowd into demanding justice.

14 Tangible (adjective)

स्पर्शनीय / वास्तविक

Tangible meaning

Perceptible by touch; real or concrete.

Synonyms: Palpable, Concrete, Definite, Substantial

Antonyms: Intangible, Abstract, Unreal, Immaterial

Example: The company showed tangible results after implementing the new strategy.

15 Vindicate (verb)

निर्दोष साबित करना / सही ठहराना

Vindicate meaning

Clear someone of blame or suspicion; show to be right or justified.

Synonyms: Justify, Exonerate, Defend, Absolve

Antonyms: Accuse, Condemn, Blame, Incriminate

Example: The evidence presented in court finally vindicated the wrongly accused man.

16 Adumbrate (verb)

संकेत देना / रूपरेखा बताना

Adumbrate meaning

To foreshadow or give a faint outline of something.

Synonyms: Foreshadow, Outline, Suggest, Predict

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Obscure, Withhold

Example: The speech adumbrated the major policies the government planned to introduce.

17 Apodictic (adjective)

निस्संदेह / निर्विवाद

Apodictic meaning

Clearly established or beyond dispute; expressing absolute certainty.

Synonyms: Certain, Incontestable, Indisputable, Absolute

Antonyms: Doubtful, Uncertain, Questionable, Debatable

Example: His apodictic statements left no room for further discussion or disagreement.

18 Otiose (adjective)

निष्फल / व्यर्थ

Otiose meaning

Serving no practical purpose or result; useless or ineffective.

Synonyms: Futile, Idle, Ineffectual, Pointless

Antonyms: Useful, Effective, Purposeful, Productive

Example: His otiose remarks added nothing to the discussion and only wasted time.

19 Objurgate (verb)

कड़ी फटकार लगाना / डांटना

Objurgate meaning

To rebuke or scold someone severely.

Synonyms: Scold, Reprimand, Reprove, Chide

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: The teacher objurgated the students for their careless behavior during the experiment.

20 Etiolate (verb)

कमज़ोर करना / पीला या मुरझाया बनाना

Etiolate meaning

To make weak or pale; to cause to lose vigor or strength.

Synonyms: Weaken, Blanch, Fade, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Strengthen, Energize, Fortify, Invigorate

Example: Lack of sunlight can etiolate plants, making them pale and unhealthy.

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