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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Peripheral (adjective)

परिधीय / गौण

Peripheral meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer area of something; secondary or minor in importance.

Synonyms: Marginal, Secondary, Tangential, Outlying

Antonyms: Central, Main, Essential, Core

Example: His involvement in the project was peripheral, as he only handled minor tasks.

2 Candour (noun)

स्पष्टवादिता / निष्कपटता

Candour meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Synonyms: Frankness, Openness, Honesty, Sincerity

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Evasion, Guile

Example: Her candour during the meeting helped resolve the misunderstanding quickly.

3 Tenuous (adjective)

कमज़ोर / अस्थिर / आधारहीन

Tenuous meaning

Very weak, slight, or insubstantial; lacking a strong basis or support.

Synonyms: Weak, Flimsy, Fragile, Shaky

Antonyms: Strong, Solid, Firm, Robust

Example: The lawyer’s argument was so tenuous that the judge dismissed it quickly.

4 Amelioration (noun)

सुधार / स्थिति में सुधार

Amelioration meaning

The act of making something better; improvement of a bad or unsatisfactory situation.

Synonyms: Improvement, Betterment, Enhancement, Upgradation

Antonyms: Worsening, Deterioration, Decline, Aggravation

Example: The government introduced several policies for the amelioration of living conditions in rural areas.

5 Derivative (noun)

व्युत्पन्न / दूसरे से निकला हुआ

Derivative meaning

Something that is based on, derived from, or developed from another source; not original.

Synonyms: Derived, Imitative, Borrowed, Secondary

Antonyms: Original, Primary, Independent, Authentic

Example: The movie’s plot felt derivative because it closely resembled several earlier films.

6 Stringent (adjective)

कठोर / कड़ा / सख्त

Stringent meaning

Very strict, severe, and demanding, especially in terms of rules, laws, or conditions.

Synonyms: Strict, Rigorous, Severe, Stern

Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Mild, Easygoing

Example: The university has stringent rules regarding plagiarism and academic misconduct.

7 Abashed (adjective)

शर्मिंदा / लज्जित

Abashed meaning

Feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or ill at ease because of something one has done or experienced.

Synonyms: Embarrassed, Ashamed, Humiliated, Mortified

Antonyms: Confident, Unabashed, Composed, Self-assured

Example: He looked abashed when the teacher pointed out his mistake in front of the whole class.

8 Implicit (adjective)

अप्रत्यक्ष / अंतर्निहित

Implicit meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated; existing as a natural part of something.

Synonyms: Implied, Tacit, Unspoken, Inherent

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Direct, Expressed

Example: There was an implicit trust between the two partners, even though they never signed a formal agreement.

9 Conducive (adjective)

अनुकूल / सहायक

Conducive meaning

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helping something to happen.

Synonyms: Favourable, Helpful, Beneficial, Advantageous

Antonyms: Unfavourable, Hindering, Obstructive, Detrimental

Example: A quiet environment is conducive to effective studying and deep concentration.

10 Pedantic (adjective)

अतिसूक्ष्म बातों या नियमों पर ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा ध्यान देने वाला

Pedantic meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details, rules, or formalities, especially in teaching or learning.

Synonyms: Nitpicking, Fussy, Over-scrupulous, Didactic

Antonyms: Easygoing, Informal, Careless, Casual

Example: The professor’s pedantic comments about grammar made the students afraid to speak in class.

11 Elusive (adjective)

पकड़ में न आने वाला / कठिन

Elusive meaning

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.

Synonyms: Evasive, Mysterious, Slippery, Enigmatic

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Obvious, Accessible

Example: The solution to the complex puzzle remained elusive despite hours of effort.

12 Conscientious (adjective)

कर्तव्यनिष्ठ

Conscientious meaning

Wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly; guided by a strong sense of right and wrong.

Synonyms: Diligent, Scrupulous, Meticulous, Dutiful

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Indifferent, Irresponsible

Example: She is a conscientious student who always completes her assignments on time and with great care.

13 Transient (adjective)

क्षणिक / अस्थायी

Transient meaning

Lasting only for a short time; temporary or brief.

Synonyms: Temporary, Fleeting, Short-lived, Momentary

Antonyms: Permanent, Lasting, Enduring, Stable

Example: The beauty of a rainbow istransient; it appears for a moment and then fades away.

14 Eclectic (adjective)

विविध स्रोतों से चुनने वाला / मिश्रित

Eclectic meaning

Selecting or deriving ideas, style, or taste from a wide and varied range of sources.

Synonyms: Diverse, Varied, Mixed, Wide-ranging

Antonyms: Narrow, Uniform, Exclusive, Limited

Example: Her taste in music is eclectic she enjoys everything from classical symphonies to modern hip-hop.

15 Sporadic (adjective)

छिटपुट / इक्का-दुक्का होने वाला

Sporadic meaning

Occurring at irregular intervals; happening only in a few places or occasionally; not continuous or steady.

Synonyms: Irregular, Occasional, Intermittent, Scattered

Antonyms: Constant, Continuous, Regular, Steady

Example: Due to sporadic rains, the farmers could not plan their sowing properly.

16 Prerequisite (noun)

पूर्व आवश्यक शर्त / पूर्व-आवश्यकता

Prerequisite meaning

Something that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.

Synonyms: Requirement, Precondition, Necessity, Qualification

Antonyms: Result, Consequence, Optional, Nonessential

Example: Basic knowledge of computers is a prerequisite for this advanced programming course.

17 Discrepancy (noun)

अंतर / विसंगति

Discrepancy meaning

A difference or inconsistency between two or more facts, figures, or accounts that should match.

Synonyms: Inconsistency, Difference, Variation, Divergence

Antonyms: Consistency, Similarity, Agreement, Conformity

Example: The auditor found a major discrepancy between the company’s sales records and bank statements.

18 Innate (adjective)

जन्मजात / स्वाभाविक

Innate meaning

Inborn; existing in a person or thing from birth, rather than acquired or learned.

Synonyms: Inborn, Inherent, Natural, Instinctive

Antonyms: Acquired, Learned, Artificial, External

Example: Her innate ability to understand people makes her an excellent counselor.

19 Analogy (noun)

समानता द्वारा व्याख्या / उपमा

Analogy meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Synonyms: Similarity, Parallel, Likeness, Correspondence

Antonyms: Difference, Dissimilarity, Contrast, Unlikeness

Example: The teacher used an analogy of a seed growing into a tree to explain the concept of personal development.

20 Imperative (adjective)

अत्यावश्यक / अनिवार्य

Imperative meaning

Extremely important or absolutely necessary; expressing a command.

Synonyms: Essential, Crucial, Mandatory, Urgent

Antonyms: Optional, Nonessential, Unnecessary, Voluntary

Example: It is imperative to follow safety guidelines while working in a laboratory.

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