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1 Contend (verb)

तर्क करना / संघर्ष करना

Contend meaning

To struggle to overcome a difficulty; to argue or assert a position in a debate.

Synonyms: Compete, Argue, Assert, Strive

Antonyms: Agree, Yield, Submit, Comply

Example: Many athletes contended for the championship title.

2 Allay (verb)

शांत करना / कम करना

Allay meaning

To reduce or calm a strong feeling such as fear, worry or suspicion.

Synonyms: Ease, Alleviate, Lessen, Soothe

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Provoke

Example: The teacher’s kind words helped allay the students’ fears before the exam.

3 Warrant (noun)

परवाना / अधिकार-पत्र / उचित ठहराना

Warrant meaning

(noun) An official document that gives authority to do something; (verb) to justify or make something necessary.

Synonyms: Authorize, Justify, Sanction, Permit

Antonyms: Forbid, Prohibit, Disallow, Oppose

Example: The police had a warrant to search the building, which warranted their sudden entry.

4 Decry (verb)

निंदा करना / बुरा कहना

Decry meaning

To publicly criticize something strongly; to say that something is bad or wrong.

Synonyms: Condemn, Denounce, Criticize, Censure

Antonyms: Praise, Applaud, Approve, Commend

Example: Many citizens decried the new policy as unfair and harmful to the poor.

5 Garner (verb)

इकट्ठा करना / प्राप्त करना

Garner meaning

To gather, collect, or gain something, especially support, information, or praise.

Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Accumulate, Amass

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Waste, Dissipate

Example: The leader managed to garner huge public support for his reform agenda.

6 Abdicate (verb)

सत्ता / पद त्याग देना

Abdicate meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a king or leader giving up the throne.

Synonyms: Resign, Relinquish, Renounce, Surrender

Antonyms: Assume, Retain, Seize, Maintain

Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne in favour of his son.

7 Espouse (verb)

समर्थन करना / अपनाना

Espouse meaning

To support, adopt, or give your approval to a belief, cause, or way of life.

Synonyms: Adopt, Support, Embrace, Advocate

Antonyms: Reject, Oppose, Abandon, Condemn

Example: Many young people now espouse the idea of sustainable and eco-friendly living.

8 Plaudit (noun)

प्रशंसा / सराहना

Plaudit meaning

An expression of strong praise or approval, often from many people.

Synonyms: Applause, Acclaim, Praise, Ovation

Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Blame, Disapproval

Example: The scientist received plaudits from experts worldwide for her groundbreaking research.

9 Rectify (verb)

सुधारना / ठीक करना

Rectify meaning

To correct something that is wrong or defective; to put right.

Synonyms: Correct, Amend, Remedy, Repair

Antonyms: Damage, Worsen, Impair, Spoil

Example: The engineer worked overnight to rectify the fault in the machine.

10 Forestall (verb)

पहले से रोक लगाना / अग्रिम रूप से बाधा डालना

Forestall meaning

To prevent or hinder something from happening by taking action in advance.

Synonyms: Prevent, Preempt, Hinder, Thwart

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Facilitate, Promote

Example: Strict early measures were taken to forestall the spread of the disease.

11 Epitome (noun)

आदर्श / उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण

Epitome meaning

A perfect or typical example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

Synonyms: Embodiment, Quintessence, Archetype, Personification

Antonyms: Antithesis, Opposite, Counterexample, Contrast

Example: Her calm behavior in every crisis is the epitome of true leadership.

12 Empirical (adjective)

प्रायोगिक / अनुभवजन्य

Empirical meaning

Based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory or pure logic.

Synonyms: Experimental, Observational, Practical, Evidence-based

Antonyms: Theoretical, Hypothetical, Speculative, Abstract

Example: The researcher relied on empirical data to support her conclusions about climate change.

13 Opulent (adjective)

समृद्ध / विलासपूर्ण

Opulent meaning

Extremely rich, luxurious, and lavish in appearance, lifestyle, or style.

Synonyms: Luxurious, Lavish, Wealthy, Sumptuous

Antonyms: Poor, Simple, Meagre, Modest

Example: The business tycoon lived in an opulent mansion decorated with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.

14 Fortitude (noun)

धैर्य / साहस / धीरज

Fortitude meaning

Courage and mental strength that helps a person face pain, danger, or difficulty without giving up.

Synonyms: Courage, Resilience, Endurance, Grit

Antonyms: Weakness, Cowardice, Timidity, Helplessness

Example: The soldiers showed great fortitude in continuing their mission despite harsh weather and limited supplies.

15 Flagrant (adjective)

घोर / साफ़ तौर पर गलत / बेशर्म

Flagrant meaning

Shockingly noticeable or obviously wrong, immoral, or offensive; done openly without shame.

Synonyms: Blatant, Outrageous, Shameless, Glaring

Antonyms: Subtle, Hidden, Concealed, Minor

Example: The referee ignored a flagrant foul, which made the crowd very angry.

16 Idyllic (adjective)

आदर्श, शांत और सुखद

Idyllic meaning

Extremely peaceful, happy, and simple in a way that seems perfect and ideal, like in a beautiful countryside scene.

Synonyms: Perfect, Picturesque, Peaceful, Ideal

Antonyms: Troubled, Chaotic, Harsh, Unpleasant

Example: They spent an idyllic weekend in a small village surrounded by green hills and a quiet river.

17 Irate (adjective)

क्रोधित / बेहद गुस्से में

Irate meaning

Extremely angry, furious, or very annoyed.

Synonyms: Furious, Enraged, Incensed, Infuriated

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Pleased, Content

Example: The customer became irate when the company refused to refund his money after a faulty purchase.

18 Jargon (noun)

तकनीकी या समूह-विशेष की कठिन भाषा

Jargon meaning

Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.

Synonyms: Terminology, Lingo, Argot, Slang

Antonyms: Simple language, Plain speech, Clarity, Simplicity

Example: The doctor tried to avoid medical jargon so that the patient could easily understand the diagnosis.

19 Mettle (noun)

हौसला / जज़्बा / साहस

Mettle meaning

A person’s ability to cope well with difficulties; courage, spirit, and determination in challenging situations.

Synonyms: Courage, Grit, Spirit, Determination

Antonyms: Cowardice, Weakness, Timidity, Spinelessness

Example: The young officer showed his mettle by staying calm and focused during the crisis.

20 Paradox (noun)

विरोधाभास / विसंगति

Paradox meaning

A statement, situation, or person that seems self-contradictory or illogical but may actually be true or reveal a deeper truth.

Synonyms: Contradiction, Inconsistency, Puzzle, Enigma

Antonyms: Certainty, Clarity, Consistency, Simplicity

Example: It is a paradox that we have more ways to connect with people today, yet many feel more lonely than ever.

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