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1 Catharsis (noun)

भावनाओं का शुद्धिकरण

Catharsis meaning

The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, providing psychological relief.

Synonyms: Purging, Release, Venting, Cleansing

Antonyms: Repression, Suppression, Retention, Constraint

Example: Writing poetry became a catharsis for her, helping her release years of emotional pain.

2 Voracious (adjective)

अतृप्त / बहुत लालची / बेहद भूखा

Voracious meaning

Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food, knowledge, or anything else.

Synonyms: Ravenous, Insatiable, Greedy, Gluttonous

Antonyms: Satiated, Full, Content, Moderate

Example: He is a voracious reader who finishes an entire book in just one night.

3 Incipient (adjective)

आरम्भिक / प्रारम्भिक अवस्था में

Incipient meaning

In an initial or early stage; beginning to happen or develop.

Synonyms: Initial, Nascent, Budding, Embryonic

Antonyms: Mature, Developed, Full-blown, Established

Example: The doctor assured her that the disease was only in its incipient stage and could be treated easily.

4 Antiquated (adjective)

पुराना / अप्रचलित / पुरातन

Antiquated meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated; no longer useful or suitable for modern conditions.

Synonyms: Outdated, Obsolete, Archaic, Old-fashioned

Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, Up-to-date, Novel

Example: The company finally replaced its antiquated filing system with a digital database.

5 Camaraderie (noun)

साथियों के बीच अपनापन और मित्रता की भावना

Camaraderie meaning

A feeling of mutual trust, friendship, and goodwill among people who spend a lot of time together.

Synonyms: Fellowship, Companionship, Solidarity, Brotherhood

Antonyms: Hostility, Enmity, Distrust, Aloofness

Example: Years of working together created a strong sense of camaraderie among the team members.

6 Forthrightness (noun)

स्पष्टवादिता / साफ़गोई

Forthrightness meaning

The quality of being direct, honest, and straightforward in speech or behavior.

Synonyms: Candour, Frankness, Directness, Outspokenness

Antonyms: Deceit, Evasiveness, Dishonesty, Duplicity

Example: Her forthrightness during the meeting impressed everyone, even though some people found the truth uncomfortable.

7 Impartiality (noun)

निष्पक्षता / पक्षपातरहित होना

Impartiality meaning

The quality of treating all people and sides equally, without favour or bias.

Synonyms: Fairness, Neutrality, Objectivity, Even-handedness

Antonyms: Bias, Partiality, Prejudice, Favoritism

Example: A judge must maintain complete impartiality while delivering a verdict.

8 Ostensible (adjective)

प्रत्यक्ष / कथित / ऊपर-ऊपर का दिखने वाला

Ostensible meaning

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; something that looks like the real reason or truth, but may be a cover.

Synonyms: Apparent, Seeming, Supposed, Superficial

Antonyms: Genuine, Real, True, Authentic

Example: His ostensible reason for visiting was to say hello, but he actually came to gather information.

9 Leniency (noun)

दयालुता / नरमी / उदारता

Leniency meaning

The quality of being more merciful, tolerant, or less strict than expected in giving punishment or judgment.

Synonyms: Mercy, Clemency, Indulgence, Mildness

Antonyms: Harshness, Severity, Strictness, Rigour

Example: The teacher showed leniency by giving the students another chance to submit their assignments.

10 Perseverance (noun)

धैर्यपूर्वक लगे रहना / दृढ़ता / लगातार प्रयास

Perseverance meaning

Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.

Synonyms: Persistence, Tenacity, Determination, Endurance

Antonyms: Laziness, Weakness, Surrender, Discouragement

Example: Her perseverancein preparing for the exam, even after multiple failures, finally led to her success.

11 Upheaval (noun)

उथल-पुथल

Upheaval meaning

A violent or sudden change or disruption to something; a great disturbance.

Synonyms: Turmoil, Tumult, Disruption, Convulsion

Antonyms: Stability, Calm, Order, Tranquility

Example: The sudden resignation of the minister created a political upheaval in the country.

12 Downfall (noun)

पतन / विनाश

Downfall meaning

A loss of power, prosperity, or status; the complete destruction or failure of a person or system.

Synonyms: Collapse, Ruin, Demise, Defeat

Antonyms: Rise, Triumph, Success, Advancement

Example: His arrogance and refusal to listen to advice ultimately led to his downfall.

13 Aftermath (noun)

परिणाम / दुष्परिणाम

Aftermath meaning

The consequences or results of a significant (often bad or destructive) event.

Synonyms: Consequence, Outcome, Result, Repercussion

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Antecedent, Origin

Example: The economic aftermath of the war was felt by the country for many years.

14 Foresight (noun)

दूरदृष्टि / भविष्यदृष्टि

Foresight meaning

The ability to predict or anticipate what will happen in the future and plan accordingly.

Synonyms: Prudence, Anticipation, Vision, Forethought

Antonyms: Shortsightedness, Hindsight, Impulsiveness, Negligence

Example: His financial foresight helped the company avoid huge losses during the crisis.

15 Backlash (noun)

कड़ी प्रतिक्रिया / विरोध

Backlash meaning

A strong, negative, and often angry reaction by a large number of people to a change, decision, or event.

Synonyms: Reaction, Rebellion, Counterblast, Resistance

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Endorsement, Acceptance

Example: The new policy faced massive public backlash within hours of its announcement.

16 Outset (noun)

आरंभ / शुरुआत

Outset meaning

The beginning or start of something.

Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Onset, Commencement

Antonyms: End, Conclusion, Finish, Termination

Example: At the very outset of the project, the team decided to set clear goals and deadlines.

17 Shortcoming (noun)

कमज़ोरी / कमी

Shortcoming meaning

A fault, weakness, or limitation in a person, plan, system, or thing.

Synonyms: Defect, Flaw, Limitation, Drawback

Antonyms: Strength, Advantage, Merit, Perfection

Example: His main shortcoming is his inability to manage time effectively during exams.

18 Breakthrough (noun)

महत्वपूर्ण प्रगति / बड़ी उपलब्धि

Breakthrough meaning

A significant and sudden advance, discovery, or development that removes an obstacle to progress.

Synonyms: Discovery, Milestone, Advance, Revolution

Antonyms: Setback, Stalemate, Impasse, Regression

Example: The new vaccine was a major breakthrough in the fight against the disease.

19 Setback (noun)

झटका / बाधा / अवरोध

Setback meaning

A problem, difficulty, or delay that stops progress or makes a situation worse; a reversal in achievement.

Synonyms: Obstacle, Reversal, Hindrance, Defeat

Antonyms: Advancement, Progress, Success, Breakthrough

Example: Failing in the preliminary exam was a major setback, but he used it as motivation to work harder for the next attempt.

20 Outcry (noun)

तेज़ विरोध / जन-चिल्लाहट

Outcry meaning

A strong, public expression of anger, protest, or disapproval.

Synonyms: Protest, Uproar, Furor, Clamor

Antonyms: Silence, Acceptance, Approval, Acquiescence

Example: The decision to cut scholarships led to a nationwide outcry from students and parents.

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