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1 Levity (noun)

हल्कापन या मज़ाकिया व्यवहार

Levity meaning

Humor or lack of seriousness, especially in situations where seriousness is expected.

Synonyms: Frivolity, Gaiety, Mirth, Jocularity

Antonyms: Gravity, Seriousness, Solemnity, Sobriety

Example: His attempt at levity during the serious meeting was not appreciated by his colleagues.

2 Palpable (adjective)

स्पष्ट / महसूस किया जा सकने वाला

Palpable meaning

So intense or obvious that it can be felt or touched; easily perceptible.

Synonyms: Tangible, Evident, Noticeable, Perceptible

Antonyms: Intangible, Imperceptible, Hidden, Obscure

Example: There was a palpable tension in the room as the results were being announced.

3 Zesty (adjective)

जोशपूर्ण / स्वादिष्ट और ताज़गी भरा

Zesty meaning

Full of energy, enthusiasm, or strong, pleasant flavor.

Synonyms: Lively, Energetic, Spirited, Piquant

Antonyms: Dull, Bland, Lifeless, Tasteless

Example: Her zestypersonality made her the life of every gathering.

4 Artful (adjective)

चतुर / चालाक / कलापूर्ण

Artful meaning

Clever, skillful, or cunning, especially in achieving something by indirect means.

Synonyms: Cunning, Crafty, Devious, Shrewd

Antonyms: Naive, Clumsy, Inept, Honest

Example: The politician gave an artful reply to avoid the tricky question.

5 Zippy (adjective)

तेज़, फुर्तीला, जोश से भरपूर

Zippy meaning

Full of energy, liveliness, or speed; quick and enthusiastic.

Synonyms: Energetic, Brisk, Spirited, Vigorous

Antonyms: Sluggish, Lazy, Dull, Inactive

Example: The new electric scooter is small but very zippy on the roads.

6 Adscititious (adjective)

बाहरी रूप से जोड़ा गया / मूल रूप से न होने वाला

Adscititious meaning

Added or derived from something external; not inherent or original.

Synonyms: Extraneous, Added, Supplementary, Accidental

Antonyms: Inherent, Innate, Intrinsic, Essential

Example: The professor’s adscititious remarks had little to do with the main topic of discussion.

7 Zeugma (noun)

एक अलंकार जिसमें एक शब्द दो या अधिक संज्ञाओं के लिए प्रयुक्त होता है

Zeugma meaning

A figure of speech in which a single word (usually a verb or adjective) applies to two or more nouns, blending together grammatically and logically different ideas.

Synonyms: Syllepsis, Wordplay, Pun, Rhetorical Device

Antonyms: Literal Expression, Direct Statement, Plain Speech, Prose Form

Example: She broke his car and his heart. (Here, broke applies to both car and heart.)

8 Fustian (noun)

डींगभरी या आडंबरपूर्ण भाषा

Fustian meaning

Pompous or pretentious speech or writing; inflated or showy language without much meaning.

Synonyms: Bombast, Grandiloquence, Pomposity, Rhetoric

Antonyms: Simplicity, Plainness, Modesty, Directness

Example: The speaker’s fustian language impressed no one; it only made him sound arrogant.

9 Longanimity (noun)

धैर्य / सहनशीलता

Longanimity meaning

Patient endurance of hardship or injuries; calmness in the face of provocation.

Synonyms: Forbearance, Patience, Tolerance, Endurance

Antonyms: Impatience, Irritability, Intolerance, Agitation

Example: Despite constant criticism, the teacher showed remarkable longanimity towards her students.

10 Recrudescent (adjective)

फिर से उभरने वाला / पुनः प्रकट होने वाला

Recrudescent meaning

Breaking out again or recurring after a period of dormancy.

Synonyms: Resurgent, Relapsing, Reviving, Reappearing

Antonyms: Ceasing, Vanishing, Subsiding, Ending

Example: The recrudescent violence in the region alarmed the government once again.

11 Elated (adjective)

प्रसन्नचित्त / अत्यंत खुश

Elated meaning

Ecstatically happy; filled with joy and excitement.

Synonyms: Overjoyed, Jubilant, Euphoric, Exultant

Antonyms: Depressed, Miserable, Dejected, Despondent

Example: She was elated after hearing about her selection in the civil services exam.

12 Futile (adjective)

व्यर्थ / निष्फल

Futile meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Synonyms: Useless, Ineffective, Fruitless, Vain

Antonyms: Effective, Successful, Productive, Valuable

Example: All his efforts to convince the committee proved futile.

13 Impartial (adjective)

निष्पक्ष / न्यायपूर्ण

Impartial meaning

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

Synonyms: Unbiased, Neutral, Objective, Fair-minded

Antonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Partial, Unfair

Example: A good judge must always remain impartial while delivering justice.

14 Novice (noun)

नवागंतुक / नौसिखिया

Novice meaning

A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

Synonyms: Beginner, Neophyte, Tyro, Rookie

Antonyms: Expert, Professional, Veteran, Master

Example: Being a novice in coding, he made several errors in his first project.

15 Vulnerable (adjective)

असंरक्षित / संवेदनशील

Vulnerable meaning

Exposed to the possibility of being harmed, attacked, or hurt.

Synonyms: Defenseless, Exposed, Susceptible, Weak

Antonyms: Protected, Secure, Strong, Invincible

Example: The coastal villages are vulnerable to cyclones every year.

16 Mordant (adjective)

कटु / तीखा

Mordant meaning

Having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting in humor or speech.

Synonyms: Caustic, Acerbic, Scathing, Biting

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Soothing, Pleasant

Example: His mordant wit often made people laugh but sometimes hurt their feelings.

17 Puissant (adjective)

शक्तिशाली / प्रभावशाली

Puissant meaning

Having great power or influence.

Synonyms: Powerful, Mighty, Influential, Dominant

Antonyms: Weak, Powerless, Impotent, Ineffective

Example: The puissant leader transformed his nation through strong reforms.

18 Atavistic (adjective)

पूर्वजों से संबंधित / आदिम

Atavistic meaning

Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral.

Synonyms: Ancestral, Primitive, Hereditary, Regressive

Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, Progressive, Advanced

Example: His atavistic fears came from deep-rooted tribal traditions.

19 Magniloquent (adjective)

आडंबरपूर्ण / भव्य भाषी

Magniloquent meaning

Using high-flown or grandiose language; speaking in a pompous or boastful manner.

Synonyms: Grandiloquent, Bombastic, Pretentious, Pompous

Antonyms: Simple, Modest, Humble, Plain

Example: The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd but lacked real substance.

20 Labyrinthine (adjective)

जटिल / उलझा हुआ

Labyrinthine meaning

Complicated and confusing; like a labyrinth or maze.

Synonyms: Complex, Intricate, Complicated, Convoluted

Antonyms: Simple, Straightforward, Clear, Direct

Example: The old city’s labyrinthine streets confused even the local taxi drivers.

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