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1 Visceral (adjective)

अंतर्मन से उठने वाला, गहरी भावनात्मक या सहज प्रतिक्रिया

Visceral meaning

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; coming from instinct or gut feeling.

Synonyms: Instinctive, Intuitive, Emotional, Gut

Antonyms: Rational, Logical, Cerebral, Deliberate

Example: She had a visceral fear of heights that no amount of reasoning could remove.

2 Expedient (adjective)

सुविधाजनक या लाभदायक भले ही नैतिक रूप से सही न हो

Expedient meaning

(Of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral; done because it is useful or advantageous rather than right.

Synonyms: Convenient, Advantageous, Pragmatic, Opportunistic

Antonyms: Inconvenient, Ineffective, Unsuitable, Detrimental

Example: The manager chose the most expedient solution, even though it was unfair to some employees.

3 Abundant (adjective)

प्रचुर मात्रा में, बहुत अधिक

Abundant meaning

Existing or available in large quantities; more than enough.

Synonyms: Plentiful, Ample, Bountiful, Copious

Antonyms: Scarce, Insufficient, Limited, Meagre

Example: The farmer was happy to see an abundant harvest after the good monsoon.

4 Authentic (adjective)

प्रामाणिक, असली, विश्वसनीय

Authentic meaning

Genuine and real; not fake, copied, or false. Trustworthy and true to its origin.

Synonyms: Genuine, Real, Legitimate, Trustworthy

Antonyms: Fake, False, Imitation, Unreliable

Example: The museum claimed that the painting was an authentic work of the famous artist.

5 Inquisitive (adjective)

जिज्ञासु, बहुत सवाल पूछने वाला

Inquisitive meaning

Having or showing a strong desire to learn or know things; very curious, often by asking many questions.

Synonyms: Curious, Questioning, Probing, Inquiring

Antonyms: Indifferent, Uninterested, Apathetic, Incurious

Example: The inquisitive child kept asking questions about how the machine worked.

6 Emphatic (adjective)

ज़ोर देकर, दृढ़ता से कहा गया

Emphatic meaning

Expressed with strong emphasis; showing something clearly, firmly, and with force.

Synonyms: Forceful, Assertive, Insistent, Vigorous

Antonyms: Weak, Hesitant, Uncertain, Indecisive

Example: She gave an emphatic “no” when asked if she would support the unfair plan.

7 Ingenuous (adjective)

भोला और सीधा-साधा, बिना चालाकी के

Ingenuous meaning

Innocent and unsuspecting; open, sincere, and straightforward, often in a childlike or naive way.

Synonyms: Naive, Innocent, Sincere, Frank

Antonyms: Deceitful, Cunning, Crafty, Insincere

Example: Her ingenuous smile made it clear that she had no idea about the office politics.

8 Vital (adjective)

अत्यंत आवश्यक, जीवन या सफलता के लिए अनिवार्य

Vital meaning

Absolutely necessary or extremely important; essential to the existence, success, or well-being of something.

Synonyms: Essential, Crucial, Indispensable, Key

Antonyms: Unimportant, Nonessential, Trivial, Minor

Example: Drinking clean water is vital for maintaining good health.

9 Precise (adjective)

सटीक, बिल्कुल सही और स्पष्ट

Precise meaning

Exact and accurate in detail; expressed clearly and with careful attention to correctness.

Synonyms: Exact, Accurate, Specific, Definite

Antonyms: Vague, Inaccurate, Approximate, Ambiguous

Example: The scientist gave a precise explanation of the experiment so that no one could misunderstand it.

10 Reliable (adjective)

विश्वसनीय, भरोसेमंद

Reliable meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted or depended on.

Synonyms: Trustworthy, Dependable, Steady, Consistent

Antonyms: Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Inconsistent, Erratic

Example: She is a reliable friend who always supports you when things get difficult.

11 Rejuvenate (verb)

पुनर्जीवित करना, तरोताजा करना

Rejuvenate meaning

To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more energetic; to restore to a good condition.

Synonyms: Revive, Renew, Refresh, Restore

Antonyms: Exhaust, Weaken, Deplete, Drain

Example: A short vacation was enough to rejuvenate his tired mind.

12 Artifice (noun)

चालाकी भरी चाल, धोखे से की गई तरकीब

Artifice meaning

Clever or cunning tricks used to deceive others; an ingenious but false or insincere device or strategy.

Synonyms: Deception, Trickery, Cunning, Stratagem

Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Candor, Frankness

Example: The lawyer saw through the witness’s artifice and exposed the truth in court.

13 Congenial (adjective)

अनुकूल, मिलनसार, सद्भावी

Congenial meaning

Pleasant and friendly; suited to one’s taste, interests, or nature; easy to get along with.

Synonyms: Friendly, Amiable, Agreeable, Like-minded

Antonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Disagreeable, Incompatible

Example: She found a congenial group of friends who shared her love for books and music.

14 Sparse (adjective)

विरल, कम मात्रा में फैला हुआ

Sparse meaning

Thinly scattered or distributed; present only in small amounts; not dense or plentiful.

Synonyms: Scanty, Meager, Scattered, Thin

Antonyms: Dense, Abundant, Plentiful, Packed

Example: Vegetation was sparse in the desert, with only a few bushes visible for miles.

15 Opportune (adjective)

उपयुक्त समय पर होने वाला, समयानुकूल

Opportune meaning

Occurring at a suitable or convenient time; especially favorable or well-timed.

Synonyms: Timely, Well-timed, Favorable, Auspicious

Antonyms: Inopportune, Untimely, Unfavorable, Ill-timed

Example: The rain came at an opportune moment, just when the farmers needed water for their crops.

16 Commend (verb)

प्रशंसा करना, सिफारिश करना

Commend meaning

To praise someone or something formally or officially; to speak favorably of; to recommend as worthy.

Synonyms: Praise, Applaud, Laud, Endorse

Antonyms: Criticize, Blame, Condemn, Disapprove

Example: The teacher commended the student for her dedication and hard work.

17 Bewilder (verb)

हतप्रभ या उलझन में डाल देना

Bewilder meaning

To completely confuse or puzzle someone; to make someone unable to understand what is happening.

Synonyms: Confuse, Perplex, Baffle, Puzzle

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Inform

Example: The complex instructions only served to bewilder the new employees.

18 Condemn (verb)

कड़ी निंदा करना, दोषी ठहराना

Condemn meaning

To express strong disapproval of something or someone, often publicly; to declare something wrong, evil, or unacceptable.

Synonyms: Denounce, Criticize, Censure, Blame

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend, Endorse

Example: The international community condemned the attack as a violation of human rights.

19 Reinforce (verb)

मजबूत करना, सुदृढ़ करना

Reinforce meaning

To make something stronger or more effective, especially by adding support, resources, or additional evidence.

Synonyms: Strengthen, Bolster, Fortify, Support

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Diminish, Sap

Example: The teacher used real-life examples to reinforce the students’ understanding of the concept.

20 Sustain (verb)

बनाए रखना, सहारा देना, झेलना

Sustain meaning

To keep something going over time; to maintain, support, or endure without giving way.

Synonyms: Maintain, Uphold, Support, Endure

Antonyms: Abandon, Neglect, Weaken, Discontinue

Example: A healthy diet and regular exercise can help sustain your energy throughout the day.

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