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1 Impeccable (adjective)

त्रुटिहीन, निष्कलंक

Impeccable meaning

Flawless; without any mistakes or faults.

Synonyms: Flawless, Perfect, Faultless, Exemplary

Antonyms: Defective, Flawed, Imperfect, Inaccurate

Example: Her impeccable performance in the interview impressed all the panel members.

2 Vindictive (adjective)

प्रतिशोधी, बदले की भावना से भरा

Vindictive meaning

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.

Synonyms: Revengeful, Vengeful, Spiteful, Malicious

Antonyms: Forgiving, Kind, Benevolent, Compassionate

Example: His vindictive attitude after the argument ruined many of his friendships.

3 Lamentable (adjective)

दुखद, दयनीय, खेदजनक

Lamentable meaning

Deserving regret or pity; very bad or unfortunate.

Synonyms: Deplorable, Regrettable, Distressing, Pitiful

Antonyms: Admirable, Pleasant, Acceptable, Commendable

Example: The government’s lamentable failure to respond on time worsened the crisis.

4 Tenacity (noun)

दृढ़ता, जिद, लगन

Tenacity meaning

The quality of being very determined and not giving up easily.

Synonyms: Perseverance, Determination, Persistence, Resolve

Antonyms: Weakness, Irresolution, Indecision, Hesitation

Example: Her tenacity in preparing for the exam helped her succeed despite many obstacles.

5 Defiance (noun)

अवज्ञा, विरोध, विद्रोही रवैया

Defiance meaning

Open resistance; bold disobedience or refusal to obey.

Synonyms: Resistance, Disobedience, Rebellion, Opposition

Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Submission, Respect

Example: His open defiance of the school rules led to a strict warning from the principal.

6 Elicit (verb)

उत्तेजित करना, प्रतिक्रिया या सूचना निकलवाना

Elicit meaning

To draw out a response, fact, or reaction from someone.

Synonyms: Draw out, Evoke, Extract, Prompt

Antonyms: Suppress, Hide, Conceal, Stifle

Example: The lawyer’s clever questions elicited the truth from the witness.

7 Audible (adjective)

श्रव्य, जो सुना जा सके

Audible meaning

Able to be heard; loud enough for people to hear.

Synonyms: Hearable, Perceptible, Discernible, Detectable

Antonyms: Inaudible, Faint, Muffled, Silent

Example: The teacher’s voice was barely audible at the back of the classroom.

8 Adjacent (adjective)

सटा हुआ, निकटवर्ती

Adjacent meaning

Next to or very near something; sharing a common border, wall, or point.

Synonyms: Neighbouring, Contiguous, Adjoining, Bordering

Antonyms: Distant, Remote, Separate, Far

Example: Our classroom is adjacent to the school library, so students can reach it within a few seconds.

9 Precursor (noun)

पूर्वगामी, अग्रदूत

Precursor meaning

A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a sign that something is going to happen.

Synonyms: Forerunner, Harbinger, Predecessor, Antecedent

Antonyms: Successor, Follower, Result, Outcome

Example: The telegram was a precursor to modern electronic communication.

10 Volatile (adjective)

अस्थिर, चंचल, जल्दी बदलने वाला

Volatile meaning

Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; unstable.

Synonyms: Unstable, Explosive, Unpredictable, Erratic

Antonyms: Stable, Steady, Calm, Constant

Example: The political situation in the region is so volatile that any small incident can trigger violence.

11 Fortify (verb)

मज़बूत करना / किलेबंद करना

Fortify meaning

To strengthen or secure something, especially against attack or difficulty.

Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Secure, Bolster

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Impair, Diminish

Example: The villagers fortified the walls of the town to protect it from invaders.

12 Mediate (verb)

मध्यस्थता करना / सुलह कराना

Mediate meaning

To act as a go-between to help two or more people or groups resolve a dispute or reach an agreement.

Synonyms: Intervene, Arbitrate, Reconcile, Negotiate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Provoke, Intensify, Escalate

Example: The teacher was called to mediate the conflict between the two students.

13 Formidable (adjective)

भयप्रद / प्रभावशाली / दुर्जेय

Formidable meaning

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Synonyms: Intimidating, Daunting, Powerful, Impressive

Antonyms: Weak, Feeble, Insignificant, Helpless

Example: The team faced a formidable opponent in the final match, but they did not lose hope.

14 Rationale (noun)

तर्क / कारण-युक्ति / औचित्य

Rationale meaning

The set of reasons or logical basis for a decision, belief, or action.

Synonyms: Reasoning, Justification, Logic, Explanation

Antonyms: Irrationality, Illogic, Absurdity, Senselessness

Example: The manager clearly explained the rationale behind the new company policy to avoid any confusion.

15 Remedy (noun)

उपचार / इलाज / समाधान

Remedy meaning

A way of solving a problem, or a medicine or treatment that cures or relieves pain or disease.

Synonyms: Cure, Treatment, Solution, Antidote

Antonyms: Disease, Harm, Injury, Aggravation

Example: Regular exercise and a balanced diet can be an effective remedy for many health problems.

16 Exhort (verb)

बलपूर्वक प्रेरित करना / जोर देकर कहना

Exhort meaning

To strongly encourage, urge, or persuade someone to do something.

Synonyms: Urge, Encourage, Admonish, Spur

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dissuade, Restrain

Example: The coach exhorted the players to give their best in the final match.

17 Culminate (verb)

परिणति पर पहुँचना / चरम बिंदु पर पहुँचना

Culminate meaning

To reach a final or highest point; to come to a climax or a decisive end.

Synonyms: Conclude, Climax, Peak, Terminate

Antonyms: Begin, Initiate, Commence, Start

Example: Years of hard work will culminate in your success if you remain consistent.

18 Discernible (adjective)

स्पष्ट / पहचान में आने योग्य

Discernible meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or understood clearly; recognizable.

Synonyms: Noticeable, Perceptible, Observable, Detectable

Antonyms: Imperceptible, Indistinguishable, Invisible, Unapparent

Example: There was a discernible change in his attitude after he started practising meditation daily.

19 Altruism (noun)

परोपकार / निःस्वार्थ भाव

Altruism meaning

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, even at a cost to oneself.

Synonyms: Selflessness, Benevolence, Generosity, Philanthropy

Antonyms: Selfishness, Egoism, Greed, Self-interest

Example: Her decision to donate most of her earnings to charity was a true act of altruism.

20 Judicious (adjective)

सूझबूझ वाला / विवेकपूर्ण

Judicious meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Synonyms: Wise, Prudent, Sensible, Discerning

Antonyms: Foolish, Imprudent, Irrational, Reckless

Example: Making a judicious use of your time can greatly improve your chances of success in any exam.

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