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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Dogged (adjective)

दृढ़ निश्चयी, ज़िद्दी

Dogged meaning

Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Synonyms: Persistent, Tenacious, Determined, Stubborn

Antonyms: Irresolute, Indecisive, Half-hearted, Weak-willed

Example: Her dogged efforts finally paid off when she cleared the toughest exam on her third attempt.

2 Spartan (adjective)

बहुत सादा और कठोर, विलासिता से दूर

Spartan meaning

Showing great self-discipline and indifference to comfort or luxury; simple, strict, and severely frugal.

Synonyms: Austere, Frugal, Strict, Minimalist

Antonyms: Luxurious, Lavish, Indulgent, Extravagant

Example: During exam preparation, he chose a Spartan lifestyle, avoiding parties and comforts to stay fully focused.

3 Cogitate (verb)

गहराई से विचार करना, मनन करना

Cogitate meaning

Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect on an issue.

Synonyms: Ponder, Deliberate, Contemplate, Reflect

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Overlook

Example: Before taking any major decision, a wise person will cogitate on all possible outcomes.

4 Aberrant (adjective)

असामान्य, मार्ग से भटका हुआ

Aberrant meaning

Departing from the usual, normal, or expected course; abnormal or deviant.

Synonyms: Abnormal, Deviant, Irregular, Unusual

Antonyms: Normal, Regular, Typical, Conventional

Example: His aberrant behavior in the meeting surprised everyone who knew his usually calm nature.

5 Tenable (adjective)

जिसे बचाया या सिद्ध किया जा सके, टिकाऊ तर्कसंगत

Tenable meaning

Able to be defended against attack or objection; reasonable and logical.

Synonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Reasonable, Plausible

Antonyms: Indefensible, Untenable, Illogical, Unsustainable

Example: His argument was not tenable because he had no evidence to support his claims.

6 Colloquial (adjective)

बोलचाल की भाषा, अनौपचारिक

Colloquial meaning

Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

Synonyms: Conversational, Informal, Everyday, Vernacular

Antonyms: Formal, Literary, Stilted, High-flown

Example: The teacher explained the complex concept in simple, colloquial language so that every student could understand it.

7 Indignant (adjective)

अन्याय पर क्रोधित, आहत और नाराज़

Indignant meaning

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Synonyms: Outraged, Resentful, Aggrieved, Incensed

Antonyms: Pleased, Content, Accepting, Calm

Example: She felt indignant when her hard work was ignored and someone else received all the praise.

8 Boon (noun)

वरदान, बहुत बड़ा लाभ

Boon meaning

A thing that is helpful or beneficial; a blessing or great advantage.

Synonyms: Blessing, Benefit, Advantage, Godsend

Antonyms: Curse, Bane, Disadvantage, Misfortune

Example: The new library was a boon for students preparing for competitive exams.

9 Repugnant (adjective)

घृणित, अरुचिकर, बेहद अप्रिय

Repugnant meaning

Extremely distasteful, unacceptable, or causing strong dislike or disgust.

Synonyms: Offensive, Revolting, Abhorrent, Disgusting

Antonyms: Pleasant, Agreeable, Attractive, Delightful

Example: The idea of cheating in an exam was completely repugnant to his sense of honesty.

10 Congruent (adjective)

अनुरूप, मेल खाता हुआ

Congruent meaning

In agreement or harmony; having the same size and shape (in geometry).

Synonyms: Consistent, Compatible, Harmonious, Corresponding

Antonyms: Inconsistent, Incompatible, Conflicting, Disagreeing

Example: The company’s policies are not congruent with its claims of caring for employee welfare.

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