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1 Lofty (adjective)

उच्च, महान, उच्च आदर्श वाला

Lofty meaning

Of imposing height; noble, elevated, or grand in character or ideals.

Synonyms: Elevated, Grand, Sublime, Noble

Antonyms: Lowly, Mean, Modest, Inferior

Example: She pursued her lofty dreams with unwavering determination.

2 Zenith (noun)

चरम बिंदु, शिखर

Zenith meaning

The highest point or peak; the time when something is most powerful or successful.

Synonyms: Peak, Apex, Acme, Summit

Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Base, Depth

Example: The company reached its zenith of success after launching its innovative product line.

3 Burgeoning (adjective)

तेजी से बढ़ता हुआ, उभरता हुआ

Burgeoning meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; expanding quickly.

Synonyms: Growing, Expanding, Flourishing, Proliferating

Antonyms: Declining, Shrinking, Diminishing, Withering

Example: The burgeoning startup attracted many investors within just a few months.

4 Raucous (adjective)

कर्कश, शोरगुल वाला

Raucous meaning

Making or involving a loud, harsh, and unpleasant noise; noisy and disorderly.

Synonyms: Noisy, Boisterous, Rowdy, Clamorous

Antonyms: Quiet, Calm, Gentle, Subdued

Example: The raucous crowd outside the stadium could be heard from several streets away.

5 Knack (noun)

कौशल, विशेष निपुणता

Knack meaning

A natural skill or talent for doing something, especially easily.

Synonyms: Talent, Skill, Aptitude, Flair

Antonyms: Inability, Ineptitude, Clumsiness, Awkwardness

Example: She has a special knack for explaining difficult concepts in a very simple way.

6 Skirmish (noun)

छोटी झड़प, हल्का संघर्ष

Skirmish meaning

A brief, minor fight or battle, especially between small groups; a slight conflict or dispute.

Synonyms: Clash, Scuffle, Fight, Encounter

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Harmony, Agreement

Example: The two rival groups had a small skirmish before the police arrived and separated them.

7 Stigma (noun)

कलंक, बदनामी

Stigma meaning

A mark of shame or disapproval that affects a person’s reputation; strong social disapproval of something.

Synonyms: Shame, Disgrace, Taint, Blot

Antonyms: Honor, Respect, Esteem, Approval

Example: The social stigma around mental illness often prevents people from seeking the help they need.

8 Parlance (noun)

बोलचाल की भाषा, प्रचलित बोलचाल

Parlance meaning

A particular way of speaking or using words; the style of language used by a specific group or in a particular context.

Synonyms: Terminology, Jargon, Usage, Phraseology

Antonyms: Silence, Muteness, Quiet, Wordlessness

Example: In legal parlance, even simple ideas are often expressed in very complex language.

9 Rational (adjective)

तार्किक, विवेकपूर्ण

Rational meaning

Based on reason, logic, or clear thinking rather than emotions or impulses.

Synonyms: Logical, Reasonable, Sensible, Judicious

Antonyms: Irrational, Illogical, Absurd, Foolish

Example: Before investing his money, he made a rational decision by carefully studying all the risks and returns.

10 Ordeal (noun)

कठिन परीक्षा, कष्टदायक अनुभव

Ordeal meaning

A very unpleasant, difficult, or painful experience, especially one that lasts for a long time.

Synonyms: Trial, Hardship, Agony, Ordeal

Antonyms: Relief, Comfort, Ease, Pleasure

Example: Losing his job during the crisis was a tough ordeal that tested his patience and strength.

11 Recluse (noun)

एकांतवासी, जो लोगों से दूर रहता है

Recluse meaning

A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

Synonyms: Hermit, Solitary, Loner, Ascetic

Antonyms: Socialite, Extrovert, Companion, Mixer

Example: After his wife passed away, he slowly turned into a recluse who rarely stepped out of his home.

12 Ubiquity (noun)

सर्वव्यापकता, हर जगह मौजूद होना

Ubiquity meaning

The state of being everywhere or very widespread; something found or seen all around.

Synonyms: Omnipresence, Pervasiveness, Prevalence, Universality

Antonyms: Rarity, Scarcity, Infrequency, Absence

Example: The ubiquity of smartphones has completely changed how people communicate and access information.

13 Commiserate (verb)

संवेदना प्रकट करना, दुख में साझेदार होना

Commiserate meaning

To express or feel sympathy or pity; to share in someone’s sorrow or disappointment.

Synonyms: Sympathize, Console, Empathize, Condole

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Mock, Dismiss

Example: After he failed the exam, his friends called to commiserate and encourage him to try again.

14 Animosity (noun)

द्वेष, शत्रुता, गहरी नफ़रत

Animosity meaning

Strong hostility or hatred; a feeling of active dislike towards someone.

Synonyms: Hostility, Enmity, Antagonism, Bitterness

Antonyms: Friendship, Goodwill, Affection, Harmony

Example: Years after the dispute, there was still animosity between the two families.

15 Longevity (noun)

दीर्घायु, लम्बी आयु या अवधि

Longevity meaning

Long life or long duration of something, especially a person’s life.

Synonyms: Lifespan, Durability, Endurance, Permanence

Antonyms: Brevity, Mortality, Shortness, Transience

Example: Regular exercise and a balanced diet can significantly increase a person’s longevity.

16 Tolerance (noun)

सहनशीलता, बर्दाश्त करने की क्षमता

Tolerance meaning

The ability or willingness to accept differences, endure hardships, or allow something unpleasant without reacting negatively.

Synonyms: Patience, Endurance, Acceptance, Open-mindedness

Antonyms: Intolerance, Impatience, Rigidity, Narrow-mindedness

Example: A peaceful society can exist only when people show tolerance towards different cultures and opinions.

17 Cynical (adjective)

निंदक, अविश्वासी, जो हर चीज़ में स्वार्थ देखे

Cynical meaning

Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of others’ sincerity or goodness.

Synonyms: Skeptical, Distrustful, Pessimistic, Sardonic

Antonyms: Trusting, Optimistic, Idealistic, Gullible

Example: After being cheated several times in business, he became cynical about people’s promises.

18 Fruition (noun)

सफल परिणाम, सिद्धि, फल प्राप्ति

Fruition meaning

The point at which a plan, project, or desire is successfully completed or achieved.

Synonyms: Fulfilment, Realization, Achievement, Completion

Antonyms: Failure, Frustration, Defeat, Collapse

Example: Years of hard work came to fruition when she finally cleared the civil services exam.

19 Stipend (noun)

नियत भत्ता, नियमित रूप से मिलने वाला वेतन/भत्ता

Stipend meaning

A fixed regular payment, usually a small amount, given for work, training, or services, often to students or trainees.

Synonyms: Allowance, Grant, Honorarium, Salary

Antonyms: Debt, Fine, Deduction, Forfeiture

Example: The research scholar received a monthly stipend from the university to support his studies.

20 Vocation (noun)

व्यवसाय, पेशा, किसी कार्य के प्रति बुलावा या रुचि

Vocation meaning

A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation; one’s regular job or profession.

Synonyms: Calling, Profession, Occupation, Career

Antonyms: Hobby, Pastime, Avocation, Idleness

Example: She felt that teaching was not just a job but her true vocation in life.

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