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1 Coax (verb)

फुसलाना, मनाना

Coax meaning

To gently persuade someone to do something by being kind or patient.

Synonyms: Persuade, Cajole, Wheedle, Entice

Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage, Repel, Intimidate

Example: She tried to coax her little brother into eating vegetables by offering him ice cream afterward.

2 Nurture (verb)

पालन-पोषण करना, संवर्धन करना

Nurture meaning

To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

Synonyms: Foster, Cultivate, Nourish, Support

Antonyms: Neglect, Hinder, Abandon, Suppress

Example: Parents should nurture their children’s talents from an early age.

3 Modest (adjective)

विनम्र, सरल, नम्र

Modest meaning

Having or showing a humble view of one’s importance; not boastful or showy.

Synonyms: Humble, Unpretentious, Meek, Reserved

Antonyms: Arrogant, Boastful, Conceited, Proud

Example: Despite his great success, he remained a modest and down-to-earth person.

4 Console (verb)

सांत्वना देना, दिलासा देना

Console meaning

To comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.

Synonyms: Comfort, Soothe, Assure, Sympathize

Antonyms: Agitate, Upset, Distress, Irritate

Example: She tried to console her friend after the sudden loss of her pet.

5 Reassure (verb)

आश्वस्त करना, भरोसा दिलाना

Reassure meaning

To say or do something to remove someone’s doubts or fears.

Synonyms: Encourage, Comfort, Convince, Soothe

Antonyms: Discourage, Alarm, Frighten, Upset

Example: The teacher reassured the students that their efforts would not go in vain.

6 Anomie (noun)

सामाजिक अव्यवस्था या मानदंडहीनता

Anomie meaning

A state or condition in society where social norms and values are weakened or absent, leading to instability and alienation.

Synonyms: Lawlessness, Chaos, Instability, Disorder

Antonyms: Order, Stability, Harmony, Regulation

Example: Rapid industrialization without moral guidance can lead to a sense of anomiein society.

7 Sobriquet (noun)

उपनाम, उपाधि

Sobriquet meaning

A person’s nickname or a descriptive name given to someone.

Synonyms: Nickname, Alias, Moniker, Epithet

Antonyms: Real name, Birth name, Original name, True name

Example: “Iron Man” is a popular sobriquet for the industrialist and superhero Tony Stark.

8 Equivocal (adjective)

अस्पष्ट, द्व्यर्थी

Equivocal meaning

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or unclear.

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Uncertain, Vague, Indefinite

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Unequivocal, Certain

Example: The politician gave an equivocal answer to avoid taking a firm stand on the issue.

9 Prolix (adjective)

लंबा-चौड़ा, शब्दबहुल

Prolix meaning

Using too many words; tediously long or wordy.

Synonyms: Verbose, Long-winded, Redundant, Wordy

Antonyms: Concise, Brief, Succinct, Terse

Example: The professor’s prolix lecture made it difficult for students to stay attentive.

10 Chiaroscuro (noun)

प्रकाश और छाया का मिश्रण

Chiaroscuro meaning

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create depth and drama.

Synonyms: Contrast, Shading, Shadowing, Tonal variation

Antonyms: Flatness, Uniformity, Dullness, Evenness

Example: The artist’s mastery of chiaroscuro gave his painting a lifelike and dramatic effect.

11 Rekindle (verb)

फिर से जगाना / पुनः प्रज्वलित करना

Rekindle meaning

Relight (a fire) or revive (something that has been lost or inactive), such as a feeling, relationship, or interest.

Synonyms: Revive, Renew, Restore, Reanimate

Antonyms: Extinguish, Quench, Suppress, Abandon

Example: The couple decided to take a trip together to rekindle their love and understanding.

12 Cohesion (noun)

एकता / एकजुटता

Cohesion meaning

The action or fact of forming a united whole; the state of sticking together firmly.

Synonyms: Unity, Solidarity, Bond, Union

Antonyms: Separation, Division, Disunity, Detachment

Example: Team cohesion is essential for achieving success in any organization.

13 Appraise (verb)

मूल्यांकन करना / आंकलन करना

Appraise meaning

To assess the value, quality, or importance of something or someone.

Synonyms: Evaluate, Assess, Estimate, Judge

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Overlook

Example: The manager will appraise each employee’s performance at the end of the year.

14 Discreet (adjective)

सावधान / विवेकपूर्ण

Discreet meaning

Careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

Synonyms: Cautious, Prudent, Tactful, Judicious

Antonyms: Indiscreet, Careless, Reckless, Thoughtless

Example: She was very discreet about sharing the confidential information.

15 Improvise (verb)

तात्कालिक रूप से करना / मौके पर कुछ बना लेना

Improvise meaning

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation; to make do with what is available.

Synonyms: Ad-lib, Devise, Invent, Extemporize

Antonyms: Plan, Prepare, Rehearse, Design

Example: When the microphone stopped working, the speaker had to improvise his speech.

16 Peregrine (adjective)

यायावर / प्रवासी / बाज

Peregrine meaning

Traveling or wandering from place to place; also refers to a powerful falcon (bird) known for its speed.

Synonyms: Traveling, Roaming, Migratory, Nomadic

Antonyms: Settled, Stationary, Rooted, Immobile

Example: The peregrine falcon is known as the fastest bird in the world.

17 Inchoation (noun)

आरंभ / प्रारंभिक अवस्था

Inchoation meaning

The beginning or initial stage of something; a process that has just started.

Synonyms: Beginning, Commencement, Initiation, Onset

Antonyms: Completion, End, Conclusion, Termination

Example: The inchoation of the project was marked by a small inaugural ceremony.

18 Obduracy (noun)

हठ / ज़िद / अडिगता

Obduracy meaning

The quality of being stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.

Synonyms: Stubbornness, Obstinacy, Inflexibility, Rigidity

Antonyms: Flexibility, Gentleness, Compliance, Sensitivity

Example: The leader’s obduracyin negotiations led to a complete breakdown of talks.

19 Refulgence (noun)

तेज / चमक / दीप्ति

Refulgence meaning

A radiant or shining quality; brilliance or brightness.

Synonyms: Radiance, Brilliance, Luster, Splendor

Antonyms: Dullness, Darkness, Dimness, Gloom

Example: The refulgence of the morning sun lit up the entire valley beautifully.

20 Insalubrious (adjective)

अस्वस्थ / हानिकारक / अस्वच्छ

Insalubrious meaning

Unhealthy or unwholesome, especially of a place or environment.

Synonyms: Unhealthy, Unsanitary, Noxious, Unwholesome

Antonyms: Healthy, Wholesome, Hygienic, Salubrious

Example: The workers lived in insalubrious conditions near the polluted river.

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