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1 Haphazard (adjective)

बिना योजना, बेतरतीब

Haphazard meaning

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; done in a random, careless, or disorganized way.

Synonyms: Random, Erratic, Unsystematic, Aimless

Antonyms: Systematic, Organized, Methodical, Planned

Example: The project failed because of the team’s haphazard approach to planning.

2 Monotony (noun)

एकरसता, नीरसता

Monotony meaning

Lack of variety and interest; tedious sameness or repetition.

Synonyms: Boredom, Tedium, Dullness, Uniformity

Antonyms: Variety, Excitement, Diversity, Change

Example: He left his job because the monotony of daily routine made him feel drained and uninspired.

3 Condescend (verb)

उपेक्षापूर्वक व्यवहार करना, कृपा दिखाते हुए झुकना

Condescend meaning

To show that you believe you are more important or intelligent than other people; to lower yourself to do something you consider below your status.

Synonyms: Patronize, Deign, Stoop, Belittle

Antonyms: Respect, Honor, Uplift, Praise

Example: He would never condescend to talk to his colleagues as if they knew nothing.

4 Retribution (noun)

प्रतिशोधस्वरूप दंड, प्रतिकार

Retribution meaning

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Synonyms: Revenge, Vengeance, Payback, Punishment

Antonyms: Pardon, Forgiveness, Mercy, Leniency

Example: The villagers believed the flood was divine retribution for the years of neglecting the river.

5 Discretion (noun)

विवेक, संयम, गोपनीयता रखना

Discretion meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing confidential information; the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

Synonyms: Judgement, Prudence, Discernment, Circumspection

Antonyms: Indiscretion, Recklessness, Carelessness, Impulsiveness

Example: The manager relied on her own discretion to handle the sensitive matter.

6 Inequity (noun)

अन्याय, असमानता

Inequity meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal and unjust treatment.

Synonyms: Unfairness, Injustice, Bias, Partiality

Antonyms: Fairness, Justice, Equality, Impartiality

Example: The report highlighted the inequity in access to quality education between urban and rural areas.

7 Validate (verb)

सत्यापित करना, प्रमाणित करना

Validate meaning

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legitimacy of something.

Synonyms: Verify, Confirm, Authenticate, Substantiate

Antonyms: Invalidate, Disprove, Reject, Contradict

Example: The scientist worked hard to validate her research findings through multiple experiments.

8 Conformity (noun)

अनुरूपता, परंपरानुसार चलना

Conformity meaning

Behaviour or actions that follow accepted rules, standards, or social norms; acting like others rather than being different.

Synonyms: Compliance, Accordance, Obedience, Adherence

Antonyms: Nonconformity, Dissent, Defiance, Opposition

Example: Social pressure often leads to conformity, even when people privately disagree with the majority.

9 Reckless (adjective)

लापरवाह, नासमझी से भरा

Reckless meaning

Acting without thinking about the consequences; careless and dangerously unconcerned about risks.

Synonyms: Careless, Rash, Heedless, Impetuous

Antonyms: Cautious, Prudent, Careful, Thoughtful

Example: His reckless driving almost caused a serious accident on the highway.

10 Proficient (adjective)

कुशल, निपुण

Proficient meaning

Highly skilled, competent, or expert in doing something.

Synonyms: Skilled, Adept, Competent, Expert

Antonyms: Inept, Incompetent, Unskilled, Clumsy

Example: She is proficient in both spoken and written English, which helps her in her job.

11 Accentuate (verb)

जोर देना, उभारना

Accentuate meaning

To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.

Synonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Underscore, Stress

Antonyms: Downplay, Minimize, Diminish, Understate

Example: The teacher used real-life examples to accentuate the importance of hard work.

12 Adhere (verb)

पालन करना, चिपके रहना

Adhere meaning

To stick firmly to something; to follow a rule, belief, or promise closely.

Synonyms: Stick, Cling, Comply, Obey

Antonyms: Disobey, Contravene, Ignore, Neglect

Example: In a disciplined organisation, everyone must adhere to the rules without exception.

13 Cherish (verb)

सहेजकर रखना, प्यार से संभालना

Cherish meaning

To hold something dear; to feel or show great love, care, or appreciation for someone or something.

Synonyms: Value, Treasure, Appreciate, Prize

Antonyms: Neglect, Disregard, Abandon, Despise

Example: She will always cherish the support her parents gave her during tough times.

14 Coexist (verb)

एक साथ शांतिपूर्वक रहना

Coexist meaning

To exist together at the same time or in the same place, especially in a peaceful way despite differences.

Synonyms: Live together, Co-live, Co-inhabit, Co-survive

Antonyms: Clash, Conflict, Separate, Segregate

Example: People from different religions can peacefully coexist in a truly tolerant society.

15 Convey (verb)

प्रकट करना, व्यक्त करना, पहुँचाना

Convey meaning

To communicate or make ideas, feelings, or information known to someone; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Synonyms: Communicate, Express, Transmit, Impart

Antonyms: Withhold, Conceal, Suppress, Hide

Example: It is important to convey your doubts clearly to the teacher so they can help you properly.

16 Deliberate (verb)

सोच-समझकर विचार करना

Deliberate meaning

To think about or discuss something very carefully before making a decision; to do something after careful thought.

Synonyms: Ponder, Consider, Reflect, Contemplate

Antonyms: Rush, Hasten, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The committee will deliberate on the proposal before giving its final approval.

17 Embody (verb)

मूर्त रूप देना, अभिव्यक्त करना

Embody meaning

To represent or express an idea, quality, or feeling in a clear and visible form; to give a body or form to something abstract.

Synonyms: Represent, Personify, Exemplify, Incarnate

Antonyms: Conceal, Obscure, Misrepresent, Exclude

Example: A good leader should embody the values of honesty, courage, and responsibility.

18 Prioritize (verb)

प्राथमिकता देना

Prioritize meaning

To arrange or deal with things in order of importance; to treat something as more important than others.

Synonyms: Rank, Emphasize, Prefer, Highlight

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Overlook, Devalue

Example: During exam time, you must prioritize your studies over entertainment.

19 Streamline (verb)

सरल और अधिक कुशल बनाना

Streamline meaning

To make an organization, system, or process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

Synonyms: Simplify, Rationalize, Optimize, Systematize

Antonyms: Complicate, Hinder, Obstruct, Overload

Example: The company decided to streamline its procedures to save time and reduce costs.

20 Synthesize

विभिन्न तत्वों या विचारों को मिलाकर एक नया रूप बनाना

Synthesize meaning

To combine different ideas, information, or elements to form a single new whole.

Synonyms: Combine, Integrate, Merge, Fuse

Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Fragment, Disintegrate

Example: In the conclusion of your answer, you should synthesize all the key points into one clear argument.

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