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1 Intricate (adjective)

जटिल, बारीक-विस्तृत

Intricate meaning

Very complicated, with many small parts or details; hard to understand or follow.

Synonyms: Complex, Complicated, Elaborate, Involved

Antonyms: Simple, Plain, Clear, Straightforward

Example: The artisan spent months creating the intricate patterns on the palace ceiling.

2 Prevalent (adjective)

व्यापक, प्रचलित

Prevalent meaning

Widespread or commonly occurring in a particular time or place; generally accepted.

Synonyms: Widespread, Common, Rampant, Pervasive

Antonyms: Rare, Uncommon, Infrequent, Exceptional

Example: Smoking was once prevalent in public places, but strict laws have reduced it significantly.

3 Negligible (adjective)

नगण्य, बहुत ही कम

Negligible meaning

So small or unimportant that it can be ignored; not worth considering.

Synonyms: Trivial, Insignificant, Minimal, Slight

Antonyms: Significant, Considerable, Substantial, Important

Example: The difference in their test scores was negligible, so both were considered equally good.

4 Redundant (adjective)

अनावश्यक, अतिरिक्त

Redundant meaning

Not or no longer needed; more than what is necessary or useful.

Synonyms: Superfluous, Unnecessary, Excess, Surplus

Antonyms: Essential, Necessary, Indispensable, Crucial

Example: With the new software in place, many old manual procedures became redundant.

5 Integral (adjective)

अभिन्न, अनिवार्य हिस्सा

Integral meaning

Necessary and important as a part of something; without it the whole is incomplete.

Synonyms: Essential, Fundamental, Crucial, Inseparable

Antonyms: Nonessential, Optional, Superfluous, Extraneous

Example: Trust is an integral part of any successful relationship.

6 Orthodox (adjective)

परंपरावादी, रूढ़िवादी

Orthodox meaning

Holding very traditional beliefs and attitudes, especially in religion or culture; strictly following established rules and practices.

Synonyms: Traditional, Conservative, Conventional, Old-fashioned

Antonyms: Modern, Liberal, Progressive, Unconventional

Example: His orthodox views on marriage often clash with the younger generation’s ideas.

7 Contentious (adjective)

विवादास्पद, झगड़ालू स्वभाव वाला

Contentious meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; involving a lot of disagreement.

Synonyms: Controversial, Disputable, Debatable, Argumentative

Antonyms: Uncontroversial, Undisputed, Agreeable, Harmonious

Example: The new policy became a contentious issue among the members of the committee.

8 Tentative (adjective)

अनिश्चित, अस्थायी, झिझक वाला

Tentative meaning

Not certain or fixed; done as a trial or experiment, or showing hesitation and lack of confidence.

Synonyms: Provisional, Uncertain, Hesitant, Experimental

Antonyms: Definite, Certain, Final, Confident

Example: Their travel plans are still tentative and may change depending on the weather.

9 Anomaly (noun)

विसंगति, असामान्यता

Anomaly meaning

Something that deviates from what is normal, expected, or usual; an irregularity.

Synonyms: Irregularity, Aberration, Deviation, Exception

Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Conformity, Usualness

Example: The sudden drop in temperature was an anomaly in an otherwise warm month.

10 Disseminate (verb)

फैलाना, प्रसारित करना

Disseminate meaning

To spread or distribute something, especially information, ideas, or knowledge, widely.

Synonyms: Spread, Circulate, Propagate, Disperse

Antonyms: Conceal, Suppress, Withhold, Contain

Example: The organisation uses social media to disseminate information about health and hygiene.

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