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1 Erstwhile (adjective)

भूतपूर्व, पूर्वकालीन

Erstwhile meaning

Former; belonging to an earlier time; in the past.

Synonyms: Former, Previous, Ex, Bygone

Antonyms: Current, Present, Future, New

Example: He often spoke fondly of his erstwhile colleagues at the old company.

2 Circumscribe (verb)

सीमित करना, घेर लेना

Circumscribe meaning

To restrict something within limits; to draw a boundary around something.

Synonyms: Restrict, Limit, Confine, Bound

Antonyms: Free, Liberate, Extend, Expand

Example: New regulations will circumscribe the powers of local authorities.

3 Ravenous (adjective)

तीव्र भूखा, अत्यधिक भूखा

Ravenous meaning

Extremely hungry; having a very strong desire or need for something (especially food).

Synonyms: Famished, Starving, Voracious, Insatiable

Antonyms: Full, Satisfied, Content, Replete

Example: After skipping both breakfast and lunch, she was ravenous by dinner time.

4 Dilapidated (adjective)

जीर्ण-शीर्ण, जर्जर अवस्था में

Dilapidated meaning

In a state of ruin or disrepair due to age or neglect.

Synonyms: Run-down, Decrepit, Ramshackle, Derelict

Antonyms: New, Well-maintained, Sturdy, Pristine

Example: The dilapidated building was declared unsafe and had to be demolished.

5 Echelon (noun)

पद या स्तर, विशेषकर किसी संगठन या समाज में

Echelon meaning

A level, rank, or position in an organisation, profession, or society.

Synonyms: Rank, Level, Tier, Grade

Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Inferiority, Insignificance

Example: After years of hard work, she finally rose to the upper echelon of the company’s management.

6 Gratuitous (adjective)

अनावश्यक, बे-वजह

Gratuitous meaning

Done without a good reason; unnecessary, uncalled for, or unwarranted.

Synonyms: Unwarranted, Unnecessary, Uncalled-for, Unjustified

Antonyms: Justified, Necessary, Warranted, Reasonable

Example: The film was criticised for its gratuitous violence that added nothing to the story.

7 Incredulous (adjective)

अविश्वासी, संदेहपूर्ण

Incredulous meaning

Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing doubt or disbelief.

Synonyms: Skeptical, Doubtful, Disbelieving, Suspicious

Antonyms: Gullible, Trusting, Credulous, Convinced

Example: She gave him an incredulous look when he said he had finished the 500-page book in one hour.

8 Nocturnal (adjective)

रात्रिचर, रात में सक्रिय रहने वाला

Nocturnal meaning

Active during the night and sleeping or resting during the day.

Synonyms: Night-active, Nightly, Late-night, After-dark

Antonyms: Diurnal, Daytime, Daily, Sunlit

Example: Owls are nocturnal creatures that hunt for food after sunset.

9 Quibble (verb)

तुच्छ बातों पर झगड़ना या आपत्ति करना

Quibble meaning

To argue or raise objections about a trivial or minor matter.

Synonyms: Nitpick, Cavil, Carp, Object

Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Accept, Approve

Example: Instead of focusing on the main issue, they began to quibble over insignificant details.

10 Unwieldy (adjective)

जटिल, भारी-भरकम, संभालने में कठिन

Unwieldy meaning

Difficult to handle, control, or manage because of size, shape, or complexity.

Synonyms: Cumbersome, Clumsy, Awkward, Bulky

Antonyms: Manageable, Handy, Agile, Convenient

Example: The new software is so unwieldy that employees are struggling to use it efficiently.

11 Construe (verb)

अर्थ लगाना / व्याख्या करना

Construe meaning

To interpret or understand (a word, action, or statement) in a particular way.

Synonyms: Interpret, Explain, Infer, Deduce

Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Confuse, Obscure

Example: Her smile was easily construed as a sign of approval.

12 Flaunt (verb)

दिखावा करना / शान से प्रदर्शित करना

Flaunt meaning

To show off or display something in a very obvious and proud way.

Synonyms: Show off, Parade, Exhibit, Boast

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Downplay, Suppress

Example: He loves to flaunt his achievements on social media.

13 Aesthetic (adjective)

सौंदर्य संबंधी / रूप-सौंदर्य से जुड़ा

Aesthetic meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Synonyms: Artistic, Tasteful, Elegant, Beautiful

Antonyms: Unattractive, Ugly, Unpleasant, Inartistic

Example: The minimalist décor gave the room a very modern aesthetic appeal.

14 Charisma (noun)

विशेष आकर्षण / करिश्माई प्रभाव

Charisma meaning

A special charm or magnetic appeal that inspires admiration or devotion in others.

Synonyms: Charm, Allure, Magnetism, Appeal

Antonyms: Repulsiveness, Unattractiveness, Dullness, Mediocrity

Example: The leader’s charisma drew thousands of people to his rallies.

15 Destitute (adjective)

निर्धन / अत्यन्त गरीब

Destitute meaning

Extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life.

Synonyms: Impoverished, Penniless, Indigent, Poverty-stricken

Antonyms: Affluent, Wealthy, Prosperous, Well-off

Example: After the natural disaster, many families were left destitute and homeless.

16 Hospitable (adjective)

अतिथि–सत्कार करने वाला / मेहमाननवाज़

Hospitable meaning

Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers; generous in receiving and entertaining people.

Synonyms: Welcoming, Friendly, Cordial, Accommodating

Antonyms: Unfriendly, Inhospitable, Cold, Unwelcoming

Example: The villagers were so hospitable that they offered us food and shelter without any hesitation.

17 Novelty (noun)

नयापन / नवीनता

Novelty meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; something that is new or different.

Synonyms: Newness, Originality, Innovation, Freshness

Antonyms: Familiarity, Staleness, Oldness, Conventionality

Example: The novelty of the idea attracted many investors to the startup.

18 Rebellious (adjective)

विद्रोही / अवज्ञाकारी

Rebellious meaning

Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or tradition; inclined to disobey rules.

Synonyms: Defiant, Disobedient, Unruly, Insurgent

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Dutiful, Submissive

Example: The rebellious teenager refused to follow the strict rules of the hostel.

19 Solidarity (noun)

एकजुटता / सहायक एकता

Solidarity meaning

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among people with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

Synonyms: Unity, Cohesion, Camaraderie, Fellowship

Antonyms: Discord, Division, Disunity, Alienation

Example: The workers showed great solidarity by going on strike together for their rights.

20 Impervious (adjective)

अभेद्य / अछूता / असर–रहित

Impervious meaning

Not allowing anything (like liquid, heat, or influence) to pass through; not affected or disturbed by something.

Synonyms: Impenetrable, Resistant, Unaffected, Immune

Antonyms: Vulnerable, Susceptible, Exposed, Permeable

Example: She remained impervious to the criticism and continued working confidently.

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