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1 Amorphous (adjective)

रूपहीन, अनिर्धारित आकार वाला

Amorphous meaning

Having no clear or definite shape or form; shapeless and without a fixed structure.

Synonyms: Shapeless, Formless, Nebulous, Indefinite

Antonyms: Definite, Structured, Well-defined, Distinct

Example: The plan was still amorphous, lacking clear steps or a proper structure.

2 Requisite (adjective)

आवश्यक, अनिवार्य

Requisite meaning

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations; essential or required.

Synonyms: Necessary, Essential, Indispensable, Required

Antonyms: Optional, Unnecessary, Superfluous, Dispensable

Example: Hard work and consistency are requisite qualities for success in competitive exams.

3 Transitory (adjective)

अस्थायी, अल्पकालिक

Transitory meaning

Lasting for only a short time; not permanent.

Synonyms: Temporary, Fleeting, Momentary, Short-lived

Antonyms: Permanent, Lasting, Enduring, Long-term

Example: The company faced some transitory losses before its profits started increasing again.

4 Acrid (adjective)

तीखा, कड़वा, चुभने वाला

Acrid meaning

Having a strong, sharp, and unpleasant taste or smell; also harsh or bitter in speech.

Synonyms: Pungent, Bitter, Harsh, Caustic

Antonyms: Mild, Pleasant, Sweet, Gentle

Example: Thick acrid smoke filled the room, making it difficult to breathe.

5 Turbulent (adjective)

अशांत, उथल-पुथल भरा

Turbulent meaning

Moving in a violent, disorderly, or unstable way; full of conflict, confusion, or disturbance.

Synonyms: Stormy, Chaotic, Agitated, Unstable

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Serene, Stable

Example: The country went through a turbulent period of political unrest and economic crisis.

6 Rectitude (noun)

नैतिक सच्चाई, ईमानदारी

Rectitude meaning

Morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness and honesty in character and actions.

Synonyms: Integrity, Righteousness, Uprightness, Probity

Antonyms: Dishonesty, Immorality, Corruption, Depravity

Example: Despite the pressure to cheat in the exam, his sense of rectitude did not allow him to do anything wrong.

7 Entreat (verb)

गुहार लगाना, विनती करना

Entreat meaning

To ask someone earnestly and anxiously to do something; to beg or plead with deep seriousness.

Synonyms: Beg, Beseech, Implore, Plead

Antonyms: Demand, Insist, Refuse, Command

Example: The student entreated the teacher to give him one last chance to submit his assignment.

8 Apposite (adjective)

उपयुक्त, अनुकूल, सटीक

Apposite meaning

Suitable and right for a particular situation; appropriate and relevant.

Synonyms: Appropriate, Apt, Relevant, Pertinent

Antonyms: Inappropriate, Irrelevant, Unsuitable, Inapt

Example: Her apposite remark during the discussion clarified the whole confusion in the classroom.

9 Perturb (verb)

व्याकुल करना, बेचैन करना

Perturb meaning

To make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled; to disturb or trouble the mind.

Synonyms: Disturb, Unsettle, Agitate, Bother

Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Reassure, Comfort

Example: The sudden change in exam pattern perturbed many students preparing for the test.

10 Supplicate (verb)

विनती करना, प्रार्थना करना

Supplicate meaning

To ask or beg for something earnestly and humbly.

Synonyms: Beseech, Implore, Plead, Entreat

Antonyms: Demand, Insist, Command, Refuse

Example: The flood-affected villagers supplicated the government for food and shelter.

11 Tedium (noun)

उबाऊपन, नीरसता

Tedium meaning

The state of being bored, monotonous, or tiresome; long and repetitive boredom.

Synonyms: Monotony, Boredom, Ennui, Dullness

Antonyms: Excitement, Variety, Stimulation, Liveliness

Example: The tedium of doing the same task every day made him lose interest in his work.

12 Aptitude (noun)

प्राकृतिक योग्यता, किसी कार्य में जन्मजात क्षमता

Aptitude meaning

A natural ability or talent to do something, especially in learning or a particular skill.

Synonyms: Talent, Ability, Flair, Proficiency

Antonyms: Inability, Ineptitude, Weakness, Clumsiness

Example: Her strong mathematical aptitude helped her clear the entrance exam with a high score.

13 Predicament (noun)

कठिन और उलझनभरी स्थिति

Predicament meaning

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation where it is hard to know what to do.

Synonyms: Dilemma, Quandary, Plight, Jam

Antonyms: Solution, Advantage, Relief, Escape

Example: She found herself in a predicament when both job offers came on the same day and she had to choose one quickly.

14 Consolidation (noun)

मजबूत और स्थिर बनाना, या टुकड़ों को जोड़कर एक मजबूत रूप देना

Consolidation meaning

The act or process of making something stronger, more stable, or bringing separate parts together into a single whole.

Synonyms: Strengthening, Unification, Integration, Reinforcement

Antonyms: Fragmentation, Weakening, Division, Dispersal

Example: The consolidation of several small companies into one big firm helped reduce costs and increase profits.

15 Relevance (noun)

प्रासंगिकता, विषय से सीधा संबंध होना

Relevance meaning

The quality or state of being closely connected with or important to what is being considered.

Synonyms: Significance, Pertinence, Applicability, Connection

Antonyms: Irrelevance, Immateriality, Inapplicability, Unrelatedness

Example: The teacher questioned the relevance of adding that topic to the syllabus since it did not match the exam pattern.

16 Connotation (noun)

अंतर्निहित अर्थ, किसी शब्द का छिपा हुआ या भावनात्मक अर्थ

Connotation meaning

An idea, feeling, or indirect meaning that a word suggests beyond its literal definition.

Synonyms: Implication, Suggestion, Undertone, Nuance

Antonyms: Denotation, Explicitness, Clarity, Directness

Example: The word “home” has a warm connotation of comfort and family, beyond just being a place to live.

17 Forbearance (noun)

धैर्यपूर्वक सहनशीलता, संयम

Forbearance meaning

Patient self-control; the quality of being calm, tolerant, and not reacting in anger, especially when you could punish or criticize.

Synonyms: Patience, Tolerance, Restraint, Leniency

Antonyms: Impatience, Intolerance, Aggression, Harshness

Example: The teacher showed great forbearance by calmly explaining the concept again instead of scolding the students.

18 Pedagogy (noun)

शिक्षण की विधि और कला

Pedagogy meaning

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Synonyms: Teaching, Instruction, Education, Didactics

Antonyms: Ignorance, Miseducation, Illiteracy, Confusion

Example: Modern pedagogy encourages teachers to focus on student participation rather than one-way lectures.

19 Synopsis (noun)

संक्षिप्त सार, रूपरेखा

Synopsis meaning

A brief summary or general overview of a subject, story, or situation.

Synonyms: Summary, Outline, Abstract, Digest

Antonyms: Detail, Expansion, Elaboration, Full text

Example: Before reading the novel, she checked the synopsis on the back cover to understand the main plot.

20 Economical (adjective)

किफायती, मितव्ययी

Economical meaning

Using money or resources carefully and without waste; cost-effective.

Synonyms: Thrifty, Frugal, Cost-effective, Efficient

Antonyms: Wasteful, Extravagant, Lavish, Profligate

Example: By being economical with her monthly expenses, she managed to save enough money for her higher studies.

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