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1 Metamorphosis (noun)

रूपांतरण / कायापलट

Metamorphosis meaning

A complete change of form, structure, or nature; a profound transformation.

Synonyms: Transformation, Transmutation, Conversion, Alteration

Antonyms: Stagnation, Stability, Sameness, Constancy

Example: The caterpillar undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis to become a butterfly.

2 Periphery (noun)

सीमांत भाग / किनारा

Periphery meaning

The outer edge, boundary, or outermost part of an area or object.

Synonyms: Edge, Margin, Fringe, Border

Antonyms: Center, Core, Middle, Interior

Example: Many small shops are located on the periphery of the city rather than in the busy center.

3 Plaintive (adjective)

दुख़ी / करुण / शोकपूर्ण

Plaintive meaning

Sounding sad and mournful; expressing sorrow or melancholy.

Synonyms: Mournful, Melancholy, Sorrowful, Woeful

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Happy, Jubilant

Example: The violin’s plaintive notes filled the hall with a quiet sadness.

4 Abhorrent (adjective)

घृणित / अत्यंत निंदनीय

Abhorrent meaning

Inspiring disgust and strong dislike; causing hatred or loathing.

Synonyms: Detestable, Loathsome, Repulsive, Offensive

Antonyms: Admirable, Pleasant, Acceptable, Delightful

Example: Most people find acts of cruelty towards animals utterly abhorrent.

5 Impeach (verb)

दोषारोपण करना / पद से हटाने की कार्यवाही करना

Impeach meaning

To formally charge a public official with misconduct in office.

Synonyms: Accuse, Indict, Charge, Arraign

Antonyms: Acquit, Exonerate, Vindicate, Support

Example: The parliament decided to impeach the president after evidence of corruption emerged.

6 Inclement (adjective)

कठोर / प्रतिकूल / खराब मौसम वाला

Inclement meaning

(Of weather) unpleasantly cold, stormy, or harsh; severe and rough.

Synonyms: Harsh, Severe, Stormy, Rough

Antonyms: Mild, Pleasant, Calm, Gentle

Example: Due to the inclement weather, all flights were delayed or cancelled.

7 Erratic (adjective)

अनियमित / अस्थिर / बदलते स्वभाव वाला

Erratic meaning

Not regular or predictable; changing suddenly and unexpectedly; inconsistent in behavior or movement.

Synonyms: Unpredictable, Inconsistent, Irregular, Capricious

Antonyms: Steady, Consistent, Reliable, Stable

Example: His erratic driving made the passengers extremely nervous.

8 Vernacular (noun)

स्थानीय बोली / जनभाषा

Vernacular meaning

The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country; everyday local speech.

Synonyms: Dialect, Colloquialism, Native tongue, Local language

Antonyms: Standard language, Formal language, Classical language, Literary language

Example: The teacher encouraged students to first understand the concept in their vernacular before translating it into English.

9 Analogous (adjective)

समान / तुलनीय / मिलता-जुलता

Analogous meaning

Comparable in certain respects; similar in a way that makes the nature of things clearer.

Synonyms: Comparable, Similar, Parallel, Corresponding

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Contrasting, Unrelated

Example: The human brain is often considered analogous to a computer in terms of how it processes information.

10 Catastrophe (noun)

विपत्ति / महाविनाश / बड़ी आपदा

Catastrophe meaning

A sudden event causing great damage, suffering, or destruction; a disaster.

Synonyms: Disaster, Calamity, Cataclysm, Tragedy

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Success, Triumph

Example: The earthquake turned the entire coastal region into a catastrophe within minutes.

11 Tantamount (adjective)

लगभग समान, बराबर के

Tantamount meaning

Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

Synonyms: Equivalent, Equal, Comparable, Commensurate

Antonyms: Different, Unequal, Dissimilar, Incomparable

Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

12 Spontaneous (adjective)

स्वतःस्फूर्त, बिना योजना के

Spontaneous meaning

Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse, without premeditation or external cause.

Synonyms: Impulsive, Instinctive, Unplanned, Unpremeditated

Antonyms: Deliberate, Planned, Premeditated, Calculated

Example: Her spontaneous decision to help the stranger impressed everyone around her.

13 Tacit (adjective)

अव्यक्त, परोक्ष रूप से स्वीकृत

Tacit meaning

Understood or implied without being stated; not expressed openly.

Synonyms: Implicit, Unspoken, Silent, Implied

Antonyms: Explicit, Express, Stated, Spoken

Example: Their tacit approval was clear from the fact that no one objected to the plan.

14 Derisive (adjective)

उपहासपूर्ण

Derisive meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule; showing that you think someone or something is silly or worthless.

Synonyms: Mocking, Scornful, Ridiculing, Sneering

Antonyms: Respectful, Admiring, Appreciative, Supportive

Example: The teacher’s derisive laugh made the student feel embarrassed about his mistake.

15 Holistic (adjective)

समग्र, सम्पूर्ण दृष्टि वाला

Holistic meaning

Considering the whole of something, not just individual parts; focused on complete integration and balance.

Synonyms: Comprehensive, Integrated, All-encompassing, Whole

Antonyms: Partial, Fragmented, Narrow, Isolated

Example: The doctor took a holistic approach, looking at the patient’s lifestyle, diet, and stress levels along with the physical symptoms.

16 Callous (adjective)

संवेदनहीन, कठोर दिल वाला

Callous meaning

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened.

Synonyms: Heartless, Insensitive, Unfeeling, Cruel

Antonyms: Compassionate, Kind, Sensitive, Tender

Example: His callous attitude towards the suffering of the poor shocked everyone in the meeting.

17 Acrimonious (adjective)

कटु, कड़वाहट से भरा

Acrimonious meaning

Angry and bitter, especially in speech, argument, or behavior.

Synonyms: Bitter, Hostile, Rancorous, Caustic

Antonyms: Amicable, Friendly, Cordial, Pleasant

Example: The discussion became so acrimonious that the moderator had to step in and stop the debate.

18 Capitulate (verb)

आत्मसमर्पण करना, हार मान लेना

Capitulate meaning

To stop resisting and accept someone’s demands; to surrender, especially after some struggle or negotiation.

Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Submit, Give in

Antonyms: Resist, Defy, Fight, Withstand

Example: After weeks of protest, the committee finally capitulated to the students’ demands.

19 Prescient (adjective)

दूरदर्शी, पूर्वज्ञान वाला

Prescient meaning

Having or showing knowledge of events before they happen; able to foresee the future.

Synonyms: Foresighted, Prophetic, Visionary, Clairvoyant

Antonyms: Shortsighted, Unforeseeing, Myopic, Oblivious

Example: Her prescient warning about the market crash saved many investors from huge losses.

20 Contemptuous (adjective)

तिरस्कारपूर्ण, घृणापूर्ण

Contemptuous meaning

Showing deep dislike or lack of respect; scornful.

Synonyms: Disdainful, Scornful, Disrespectful, Sneering

Antonyms: Respectful, Admiring, Appreciative, Courteous

Example: His contemptuous tone made it clear that he did not value their opinions at all.

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