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1 Abridge (verb)

संक्षिप्त करना

Abridge meaning

To shorten a text, speech, or piece of writing without losing its essential meaning.

Synonyms: Shorten, Condense, Curtail, Truncate

Antonyms: Lengthen, Expand, Extend, Elaborate

Example: The editor decided to abridge the novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

2 Coherent (adjective)

सुसंगत, तार्किक

Coherent meaning

Logical and consistent; forming a unified and connected whole.

Synonyms: Logical, Consistent, Rational, Lucid

Antonyms: Illogical, Incoherent, Confused, Disjointed

Example: His argument was clear and coherent, making it easy for everyone to understand.

3 Genuine (adjective)

असली, सच्चा

Genuine meaning

Truly what something is said to be; authentic and sincere.

Synonyms: Authentic, Real, Sincere, Legitimate

Antonyms: Fake, False, Spurious, Deceptive

Example: She gave me a genuine smile that reflected her true happiness.

4 Perilous (adjective)

खतरनाक, जोखिमभरा

Perilous meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous.

Synonyms: Dangerous, Risky, Hazardous, Treacherous

Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Harmless, Protected

Example: The soldiers crossed the perilous mountain path during the storm.

5 Tranquil (adjective)

शांत, स्थिर

Tranquil meaning

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

Synonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Serene, Placid

Antonyms: Noisy, Agitated, Turbulent, Chaotic

Example: The lake looked tranquil in the soft light of the evening.

6 Sesquipedalian (adjective)

लंबे शब्दों या भाषणों का प्रयोग करने वाला

Sesquipedalian meaning

Characterized by long words; long-winded or overly complex in speech.

Synonyms: Wordy, Long-winded, Verbose, Grandiloquent

Antonyms: Concise, Brief, Simple, Compact

Example: His sesquipedalian style of writing made the essay difficult to read.

7 Obnubilate (verb)

अस्पष्ट करना, अंधकारमय बनाना

Obnubilate meaning

To darken, dim, or obscure something; make unclear or difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Obscure, Cloud, Blur, Confuse

Antonyms: Clarify, Illuminate, Explain, Enlighten

Example: The professor’s complicated explanation only served to obnubilate the concept further.

8 Malfeasance (noun)

कदाचार, दुराचार

Malfeasance meaning

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

Synonyms: Misconduct, Corruption, Wrongdoing, Impropriety

Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Righteousness, Uprightness

Example: The minister was accused of malfeasance for misusing public funds.

9 Irascible (adjective)

चिड़चिड़ा, क्रोधी

Irascible meaning

Easily made angry; having a tendency to lose temper quickly.

Synonyms: Irritable, Short-tempered, Cantankerous, Testy

Antonyms: Calm, Patient, Easygoing, Pleasant

Example: His irascible nature made it difficult for others to work with him.

10 Peccadillo (noun)

छोटी गलती या तुच्छ अपराध

Peccadillo meaning

A minor fault, sin, or offense; a small mistake or misdeed.

Synonyms: Minor fault, Lapse, Misdeed, Slip

Antonyms: Crime, Blunder, Sin, Transgression

Example: Forgetting to call her back was just a small peccadillo, not a serious offense.

11 Plucky (adjective)

साहसी / निडर

Plucky meaning

Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Daring, Valiant

Antonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Weak

Example: Despite all the challenges, the plucky young girl never gave up on her dream.

12 Courteous (adjective)

विनम्र / शालीन

Courteous meaning

Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

Synonyms: Polite, Respectful, Civil, Gracious

Antonyms: Rude, Impolite, Disrespectful, Abrupt

Example: The teacher was courteous to every student, no matter how small their question was.

13 Canny (adjective)

चतुर / समझदार

Canny meaning

Having or showing sharp judgment, especially in business or practical matters.

Synonyms: Shrewd, Clever, Astute, Smart

Antonyms: Foolish, Naive, Inept, Unwise

Example: The canny investor made a profit even when the market was falling.

14 Sprightly (adjective)

चुस्त / फुर्तीला

Sprightly meaning

Lively, full of energy and spirit.

Synonyms: Energetic, Lively, Vigorous, Animated

Antonyms: Dull, Lifeless, Sluggish, Inactive

Example: Even at seventy, the sprightly old man danced with remarkable enthusiasm.

15 Cheery (adjective)

प्रसन्न / हंसमुख

Cheery meaning

Happy and optimistic in manner or appearance.

Synonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Merry, Bright

Antonyms: Gloomy, Sad, Depressed, Morose

Example: Her cheery smile brightened everyone’s mood in the office.

16 Tergiversate (verb)

मत बदलना / पक्ष बदलना

Tergiversate meaning

To change sides or be evasive in speech or action; to abandon one’s position or loyalty.

Synonyms: Equivocate, Waver, Vacillate, Prevaricate

Antonyms: Commit, Support, Uphold, Maintain

Example: The politician was accused of tergiversating when he switched his stance just before the election.

17 Captious (adjective)

त्रुटि निकालने वाला / नुक़्ताचीनी करने वाला

Captious meaning

Tending to find fault or raise petty objections.

Synonyms: Fault-finding, Critical, Carping, Caviling

Antonyms: Tolerant, Appreciative, Encouraging, Forgiving

Example: The captious reviewer criticized even the smallest details of the movie.

18 Synecdoche (noun)

Synecdoche meaning

A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa. (अलंकार जिसमें भाग को पूरे के लिए या पूरे को भाग के लिए प्रयुक्त किय

Synonyms: Figure of speech, Metonymy, Symbolism, Expression

Antonyms: Literalness, Exactness, Directness, Specificity

Example: In the phrase “All hands on deck,” hands is a synecdoche representing sailors.

19 Liminal (adjective)

सीमांत / संक्रमणकालीन

Liminal meaning

Relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process; existing at the boundary or threshold between two different states.

Synonyms: Transitional, Incipient, Intermediate, In-between

Antonyms: Final, Complete, Stable, Permanent

Example: The artist explored the liminal space between dreams and reality in her paintings.

20 Quiddity (noun)

मूल स्वभाव / सार तत्व

Quiddity meaning

The inherent nature or essence of someone or something; a distinctive feature or peculiarity.

Synonyms: Essence, Core, Nature, Peculiarity

Antonyms: Exteriority, Superficiality, Outside, Appearance

Example: The quiddity of democracy lies in the freedom of choice and equality of citizens.

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