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1 Adverse (adjective)

प्रतिकूल / हानिकारक

Adverse meaning

Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable.

Synonyms: Unfavorable, Harmful, Detrimental, Negative

Antonyms: Favorable, Beneficial, Advantageous, Helpful

Example: The project was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

2 Explicit (adjective)

स्पष्ट, प्रत्यक्ष

Explicit meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Synonyms: Clear, Unequivocal, Unambiguous, Definite

Antonyms: Implicit, Vague, Ambiguous, Obscure

Example: The teacher gave explicit instructions so no one would misunderstand the assignment.

3 Notorious (adjective)

कुख्यात

Notorious meaning

Famous or well-known for a bad quality or deed.

Synonyms: Infamous, Disreputable, Ill-famed, Scandalous

Antonyms: Reputable, Respectable, Esteemed, Honorable

Example: The gang was notorious for its daring daylight robberies.

4 Substantiate (verb)

साबित करना / प्रमाणित करना

Substantiate meaning

Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Synonyms: Validate, Corroborate, Authenticate, Verify

Antonyms: Refute, Contradict, Disprove, Undermine

Example: The scientist substantiated her hypothesis with extensive experimental data.

5 Cumulative (adjective)

संचयी, क्रमिक रूप से बढ़ता

Cumulative meaning

Increasing or growing by successive additions; formed by the collection of parts.

Synonyms: Accumulative, Aggregate, Collective, Amassed

Antonyms: Individual, Separate, Diminishing, Fragmented

Example: The cumulative effects of small daily habits can transform your health over time.

6 Discern (verb)

पहचानना/भेद करना

Discern meaning

To perceive or recognize clearly; to distinguish one thing from another.

Synonyms: Detect, Perceive, Distinguish, Recognize

Antonyms: Confuse, Misinterpret, Overlook, Ignore

Example: From the complex data, the analyst could discern a clear upward trend.

7 Inevitable (adjective)

अनिवार्य / अवश्यंभावी

Inevitable meaning

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Inescapable, Inevitable, Inexorable

Antonyms: Avoidable, Preventable, Uncertain, Contingent

Example: With such heavy clouds and strong winds, the storm seemed inevitable.

8 Prosperity (noun)

समृद्धि

Prosperity meaning

The state of being successful or thriving, especially in wealth and well-being.

Synonyms: Affluence, Wealth, Flourishing, Well-being

Antonyms: Poverty, Hardship, Destitution, Adversity

Example: Effective governance and innovation can drive long-term prosperity for a nation.

9 Reprieve (noun)

दंड स्थगन / अस्थायी राहत

Reprieve meaning

A cancellation or postponement of punishment; a temporary relief from danger or pain.

Synonyms: Pardon, Respite, Stay, Suspension

Antonyms: Punishment, Sentence, Conviction, Execution

Example: The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner.

10 Transcend (verb)

सीमाओं से ऊपर उठना / अतिक्रमण करना

Transcend meaning

Go beyond the limits of something; rise above or surpass.

Synonyms: Surpass, Exceed, Outstrip, Eclipse

Antonyms: Succumb, Limit, Conform, Fall-short

Example: Great art can transcend cultural barriers and speak to everyone.

11 Scrutinize (verb)

बारीकी से जाँचना / सूक्ष्म जाँच करना

Scrutinize meaning

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Synonyms: Examine, Inspect, Probe, Analyze

Antonyms: Glance, Overlook, Ignore, Skim

Example: The committee will scrutinize the report before giving approval.

12 Reiterate (verb)

दोहराना / बार-बार कहना

Reiterate meaning

To say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarity.

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Recapitulate, Echo

Antonyms: Retract, Contradict, Suppress, Ignore

Example: The teacher reiterated the instructions to ensure everyone understood the assignment.

13 Consolidate (verb)

मजबूत करना / एकीकृत करना

Consolidate meaning

To make something stronger or more solid; to combine several things into a single, more effective whole.

Synonyms: Strengthen, Unify, Merge, Fortify

Antonyms: Weaken, Fragment, Divide, Disperse

Example: The company consolidated its regional branches to reduce costs and improve coordination.

14 Underscore (verb)

ज़ोर देकर बताना / रेखांकित करना

Underscore meaning

To emphasize or give extra importance to; also, to draw a line beneath text.

Synonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Stress, Underline

Antonyms: Downplay, De-emphasize, Diminish, Overlook

Example: The report underscored the urgent need for better disaster management.

15 Substantive (adjective)

वास्तविक, सार्थक, महत्वपूर्ण

Substantive meaning

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

Synonyms: Significant, Material, Essential, Considerable

Antonyms: Trivial, Insubstantial, Superficial, Nominal

Example: The audit revealed substantive improvements in the company’s compliance practices.

16 Perceptive (adjective)

तीव्र समझ रखने वाला / सूक्ष्मदर्शी

Perceptive meaning

Having or showing keen insight and understanding; able to notice subtle details.

Synonyms: Insightful, Discerning, Astute, Observant

Antonyms: Oblivious, Obtuse, Insensitive, Unaware

Example: Her perceptive questions revealed the core issue behind the project’s delay.

17 Imperil (verb)

खतरे में डालना

Imperil meaning

To put in danger; endanger.

Synonyms: Endanger, Jeopardize, Risk, Threaten

Antonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Shield, Secure

Example: Ignoring the warning signs could imperil the entire mission.

18 Fallible (adjective)

त्रुटि करने योग्य / त्रुटिपूर्ण

Fallible meaning

Capable of making mistakes; not perfect.

Synonyms: Imperfect, Errant, Flawed, Error-prone

Antonyms: Infallible, Unerring, Reliable, Faultless

Example: Even the most experienced scientists are fallible and can draw wrong conclusions.

19 Detrimental (adjective)

हानिकारक / नुकसानदायक

Detrimental meaning

Causing harm or damage; harmful.

Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Injurious, Deleterious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Advantageous, Favourable

Example: Excessive screen time can be detrimental to children’s sleep and concentration.

20 Proponent (noun)

समर्थक / प्रस्तावक

Proponent meaning

A person who advocates or supports a theory, proposal, or course of action.

Synonyms: Advocate, Supporter, Champion, Promoter

Antonyms: Opponent, Detractor, Critic, Adversary

Example: As a proponent of renewable energy, she campaigns for wider adoption of solar power.

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