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1 Impertinent (adjective)

धृष्ट, अशिष्ट, उद्दंड

Impertinent meaning

Not showing proper respect; rude or irrelevantly bold.

Synonyms: Insolent, Impudent, Rude, Disrespectful

Antonyms: Respectful, Polite, Courteous, Deferential

Example: The student’s impertinent remark shocked the entire class.

2 Solicitous (adjective)

चिंतित और अत्यधिक ध्यान देने वाला

Solicitous meaning

Showing great care, attention, or concern for someone or something.

Synonyms: Concerned, Attentive, Caring, Thoughtful

Antonyms: Indifferent, Neglectful, Unconcerned, Careless

Example: She was always solicitous about her parents’ health.

3 Unequivocal (adjective)

स्पष्ट, निर्विवाद

Unequivocal meaning

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous.

Synonyms: Unambiguous, Clear, Explicit, Definitive

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Vague, Unclear, Doubtful

Example: The judge’s statement was unequivocal and left no room for misunderstanding.

4 Retaliate (verb)

बदला लेना, प्रतिकार करना

Retaliate meaning

To make an attack or take harmful action in return for a similar attack or wrong; to take revenge.

Synonyms: Revenge, Avenge, Counterattack, Reprisal

Antonyms: Forgive, Pardon, Excuse, Ignore

Example: He decided not to retaliate, even though his colleagues had insulted him publicly.

5 Malign (verb)

बदनाम करना, गलत ढंग से किसी की निंदा करना

Malign meaning

To speak about someone in a spiteful, critical, or false way; to defame.

Synonyms: Slander, Defame, Vilify, Denigrate

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Extol

Example: The actor was unfairly maligned by the media after the controversy.

6 Infallible (adjective)

अचूक, जो गलती न करे

Infallible meaning

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; never failing.

Synonyms: Unerring, Flawless, Certain, Dependable

Antonyms: Fallible, Imperfect, Unreliable, Faulty

Example: Many people once believed that the king’s decisions were infallible and could never be questioned.

7 Equilibrium (noun)

संतुलन, स्थिरता

Equilibrium meaning

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced; a stable or calm condition.

Synonyms: Balance, Stability, Poise, Steadiness

Antonyms: Imbalance, Instability, Disequilibrium, Turmoil

Example: After the sudden shock, it took him some time to regain his mental equilibrium.

8 Capitulation (noun)

समर्पण, आत्मसमर्पण, हार मान लेना

Capitulation meaning

The act of surrendering or giving up to an opponent or demand; acceptance of defeat.

Synonyms: Surrender, Submission, Yielding, Concession

Antonyms: Resistance, Defiance, Persistence, Victory

Example: After days of intense fighting, the enemy’s capitulation was finally announced.

9 Benevolence (noun)

परोपकार, उदारता, भलाई की भावना

Benevolence meaning

The quality of being kind, helpful, and generous.

Synonyms: Kindness, Generosity, Compassion, Charity

Antonyms: Malevolence, Cruelty, Harshness, Selfishness

Example: The old man’s benevolence towards the poor earned him great respect in the village.

10 Resonant (adjective)

गूंजता हुआ, प्रभावशाली

Resonant meaning

Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or having a strong lasting effect.

Synonyms: Echoing, Sonorous, Reverberating, Ringing

Antonyms: Faint, Muffled, Flat, Weak

Example: The singer’s resonant voice filled the entire auditorium with emotion.

11 Pacify (verb)

शांत करना, तसल्ली देना

Pacify meaning

To calm someone or make a situation peaceful; to bring or restore peace.

Synonyms: Soothe, Appease, Calm, Mollify

Antonyms: Agitate, Provoke, Enrage, Inflame

Example: The manager tried to pacify the customers after the unexpected delay in service.

12 Belabor (verb)

किसी बात पर ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा ज़ोर देना / बार-बार आलोचना करना

Belabor meaning

To explain, discuss, or emphasize something excessively; to criticize or attack repeatedly.

Synonyms: Overemphasize, Overstress, Dwell on, Harp on

Antonyms: Understate, Ignore, Overlook, Disregard

Example: The professor tended to belabor the same point in every lecture, which bored the students.

13 Imbibe (verb)

पेय पीना, विचारों/ज्ञान को आत्मसात करना

Imbibe meaning

To drink (a liquid), or to absorb/accept ideas, knowledge, or feelings deeply.

Synonyms: Drink, Absorb, Ingest, Assimilate

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Abstain, Discard

Example: Students should imbibe good values along with academic knowledge.

14 Divisive (adjective)

विभाजनकारी, फूट डालने वाला

Divisive meaning

Tending to cause disagreement, hostility, or division between people.

Synonyms: Polarizing, Discordant, Alienating, Controversial

Antonyms: Unifying, Harmonious, Cohesive, Agreeable

Example: The leader’s divisive remarks created tension and mistrust among the members of the community.

15 Reproof (noun)

फटकार, डांट, आपत्ति जताना

Reproof meaning

Blame or criticism for a fault; an expression of disapproval.

Synonyms: Rebuke, Reprimand, Censure, Blame

Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Commendation, Applause

Example: His careless behavior invited sharp reproof from his seniors.

16 Cede (verb)

समर्पित करना, त्यागना, अधिकार छोड़ना

Cede meaning

To give up power, territory, or rights to another person, group, or country, especially by formal agreement.

Synonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Yield, Concede

Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Withhold, Preserve

Example: The king was forced to cede part of his land to the invading empire after losing the war.

17 Garish (adjective)

बेहद चटक, भड़कीला, बेसुरा सजावटी

Garish meaning

Extremely bright, showy, or flashy in a way that is tasteless or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Gaudy, Flashy, Showy, Tacky

Antonyms: Subtle, Elegant, Modest, Understated

Example: The restaurant’s garish neon lights made it look more like a circus than a fine dining place.

18 Devious (adjective)

कपटी, टेढ़ा

Devious meaning

Showing a tendency to use dishonest or indirect methods to achieve one’s goals; not straightforward.

Synonyms: Deceitful, Underhanded, Crafty, Cunning

Antonyms: Honest, Straightforward, Sincere, Transparent

Example: The politician’s devious tactics helped him win the election but destroyed people’s trust in him.

19 Implicate (verb)

लिप्त ठहराना, संलिप्त दिखाना

Implicate meaning

To show someone to be involved in a crime or wrongdoing; to involve something as a consequence.

Synonyms: Incriminate, Involve, Entangle, Associate

Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolve, Clear, Vindicate

Example: The police report may implicate several officials in the corruption scandal.

20 Portent (noun)

संकेत, शकुन, विशेषकर अशुभ संकेत

Portent meaning

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or bad, is likely to happen.

Synonyms: Omen, Sign, Harbinger, Augury

Antonyms: Certainty, Assurance, Normality, Insignificance

Example: Dark clouds on the horizon were seen as a portent of the approaching storm.

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