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1 Nonchalant (adjective)

बेपरवाह, उदासीन

Nonchalant meaning

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Synonyms: Casual, Unconcerned, Indifferent, Blasé

Antonyms: Anxious, Concerned, Excited, Agitated

Example: She walked into the exam hall with a nonchalant smile, as if nothing could bother her.

2 Corroborate (verb)

पुष्टि करना, पुष्टि प्रदान करना

Corroborate meaning

To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Synonyms: Confirm, Validate, Substantiate, Authenticate

Antonyms: Contradict, Deny, Refute, Oppose

Example: The witness’s testimony helped corroborate the facts presented in the case.

3 Magnate (noun)

धनवान और प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति, विशेषकर व्यापार या उद्योग में

Magnate meaning

A wealthy and influential person, especially in business or industry.

Synonyms: Tycoon, Mogul, Industrialist, Baron

Antonyms: Pauper, Commoner, Nobody, Subordinate

Example: The media magnate owns several television channels and newspapers across the country.

4 Retrospect (noun)

अतीत का पुनरावलोकन, पीछे मुड़कर सोचना

Retrospect meaning

A review or contemplation of past events or situations.

Synonyms: Reflection, Reconsideration, Recollection, Review

Antonyms: Foresight, Anticipation, Prospect, Prediction

Example: In retrospect, he realised that quitting his job so suddenly had been a mistake.

5 Reprisal (noun)

प्रतिशोध, बदले की कार्यवाही

Reprisal meaning

An act of retaliation or revenge in response to an injury or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Retaliation, Revenge, Vengeance, Retribution

Antonyms: Forgiveness, Pardon, Mercy, Reconciliation

Example: The country warned that any attack on its soldiers would lead to a swift reprisal.

6 Tenet (noun)

सिद्धांत, मूल धारणा

Tenet meaning

A principle, belief, or doctrine that is generally held to be true, especially by a group or organization.

Synonyms: Principle, Doctrine, Belief, Creed

Antonyms: Doubt, Disbelief, Skepticism, Rejection

Example: Non-violence is a central tenet of Gandhian philosophy.

7 Rhetoric (noun)

प्रभावशाली भाषा-कौशल, अक्सर केवल दिखावे वाली बातें

Rhetoric meaning

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; speech or writing intended to influence or impress, sometimes without sincere meaning.

Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Persuasion, Bombast

Antonyms: Plainness, Simplicity, Directness, Honesty

Example: The politician’s speech was full of grand rhetoricbut lacked any concrete plan of action.

8 Banter (noun)

मज़ाकिया छेड़छाड़, हंसी-मज़ाक में की गई बातचीत

Banter meaning

Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Synonyms: Teasing, Jest, Wit, Raillery

Antonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity, Hostility, Gravity

Example: Their lighthearted banter made the long journey feel much shorter.

9 Proximity (noun)

निकटता, पास होना

Proximity meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Synonyms: Nearness, Closeness, Vicinity, Adjacency

Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Farness, Separation

Example: The school’s proximity to her house made it easy for her to walk there every day.

10 Quandary (noun)

दुविधा, उलझन की स्थिति

Quandary meaning

A state of uncertainty or confusion about what to do in a difficult situation.

Synonyms: Dilemma, Predicament, Confusion, Plight

Antonyms: Certainty, Clarity, Resolution, Assurance

Example: She was in a quandary about whether to accept the high-paying job or continue her studies.

11 Ascertain (verb)

पता लगाना / निश्चित करना

Ascertain meaning

Find out or make sure of something with certainty.

Synonyms: Determine, Discover, Establish, Verify

Antonyms: Guess, Speculate, Ignore, Misjudge

Example: The detective tried to ascertain the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

12 Oblivious (adjective)

अनजान / बेख़बर / अचेत

Oblivious meaning

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around; lacking conscious awareness.

Synonyms: Unaware, Heedless, Unmindful, Ignorant

Antonyms: Aware, Conscious, Mindful, Alert

Example: He walked across the busy street, completely oblivious to the honking cars.

13 Skeptical (adjective)

संदेहपूर्ण / अविश्वासी

Skeptical meaning

Having doubts or not easily convinced; questioning the truth or validity of something.

Synonyms: Doubtful, Suspicious, Cynical, Distrustful

Antonyms: Trusting, Convinced, Gullible, Certain

Example: She was skeptical about the new scheme and decided to check the facts herself before investing.

14 Hypothetical (adjective)

काल्पनिक / अनुमानित

Hypothetical meaning

Based on a suggestion or idea, not yet proven; imagined or supposed rather than real.

Synonyms: Theoretical, Imaginary, Supposed, Speculative

Antonyms: Actual, Real, Proven, Factual

Example: The teacher gave a hypothetical situation to help students understand the concept of moral dilemma.

15 Homogeneous (adjective)

समान प्रकार का / एकरूप

Homogeneous meaning

Consisting of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; uniform throughout.

Synonyms: Uniform, Similar, Alike, Consistent

Antonyms: Heterogeneous, Diverse, Varied, Mixed

Example: The classroom was homogeneous, with students of almost the same age and background.

16 Admonish (verb)

टोकना / डाँटकर समझाना

Admonish meaning

To warn or reprimand someone firmly; to speak to someone in a serious way about their behaviour.

Synonyms: Reprimand, Rebuke, Reprove, Caution

Antonyms: Praise, Applaud, Approve, Commend

Example: The manager had to admonish the employee for repeatedly arriving late to work.

17 Usurp (verb)

हड़प लेना / बलपूर्वक अधिकार छीन लेना

Usurp meaning

To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

Synonyms: Seize, Appropriate, Encroach, Wrest

Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Yield, Restore

Example: The military leader tried to usurppower from the elected government.

18 Obsolete (adjective)

पुराना पड़ चुका / अप्रचलित

Obsolete meaning

No longer produced, used, or in date; out of fashion or replaced by something newer.

Synonyms: Outdated, Outmoded, Antiquated, Old-fashioned

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

Example: Many people consider DVDs obsolete in the age of online streaming platforms.

19 Detest (verb)

घृणा करना / बेहद नापसंद करना

Detest meaning

To dislike intensely; to hate something or someone very much.

Synonyms: Hate, Loathe, Abhor, Despise

Antonyms: Love, Like, Admire, Enjoy

Example: She absolutely detests dishonesty and refuses to trust anyone who lies.

20 Subdue (verb)

काबू करना / दबा देना / शांत करना

Subdue meaning

To bring under control, especially by force or effort; to make less intense or weaker.

Synonyms: Suppress, Conquer, Overpower, Restrain

Antonyms: Release, Encourage, Liberate, Intensify

Example: He tried to subdue his anger before speaking to his colleagues.

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