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1 Salutary (adjective)

स्वास्थ्यकर, हितकारी

Salutary meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially to health or character.

Synonyms: Beneficial, Wholesome, Advantageous, Healthful

Antonyms: Harmful, Detrimental, Unhealthy, Adverse

Example: The accident was a salutary reminder for him to drive more carefully.

2 Dissident (adjective/noun)

विरोधी, असहमत

Dissident meaning

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state; in disagreement with official policy.

Synonyms: Rebel, Dissenter, Nonconformist, Protester

Antonyms: Loyalist, Conformist, Supporter, Adherent

Example: The dissident was imprisoned for openly criticizing the government's actions.

3 Candescence (noun)

प्रकाश की तीव्र चमक

Candescence meaning

The state of glowing with intense light or heat; brilliant radiance or brightness.

Synonyms: Radiance, Brilliance, Incandescence, Glow

Antonyms: Dimness, Dullness, Gloom, Obscurity

Example: The candescence of the molten metal lit up the entire foundry.

4 Kinetic (adjective)

गतिज, गति से संबंधित

Kinetic meaning

Relating to or resulting from motion; characterized by movement or activity.

Synonyms: Dynamic, Energetic, Active, Mobile

Antonyms: Static, Motionless, Inactive,

Example: The kinetic energy of the speeding car made the collision extremely powerful.

5 Escalate (verb)

Escalate meaning

To increase or intensify in extent, seriousness, or scope; to make something rise to a higher level.

Synonyms: Intensify, Heighten, Amplify, Aggravate

Antonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, De-escalate

Example: The minor argument began to escalate into a serious conflict.

6 Ailment (noun)

रोग, बीमारी, अस्वस्थता

Ailment meaning

A minor illness or disorder of the body or mind; a condition that affects health.

Synonyms: Illness, Sickness, Disorder, Malady

Antonyms: Health, Wellness, Fitness, Strength

Example: She went to the doctor to find out the cause of her recurring stomach ailment.

7 Spectrum (noun)

विस्तृत श्रेणी, वर्णक्रम

Spectrum meaning

A wide range or variety of related qualities, ideas, activities, or colors; a band of colors as seen in a rainbow or through a prism.

Synonyms: Range, Gamut, Scope, Span

Antonyms: Limitation, Narrowness, Confinement, Restriction

Example: The festival attracted people from across the social spectrum.

8 Acclaim (verb)

प्रशंसा करना, सराहना करना

Acclaim meaning

To praise enthusiastically and publicly; strong approval or applause.

Synonyms: Applaud, Praise, Hail, Commend

Antonyms: Criticize, Blame, Condemn, Disparage

Example: The author was widely acclaimed for her groundbreaking novel.

9 Befuddle (verb)

उलझन में डालना, भ्रमित करना

Befuddle meaning

To confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly.

Synonyms: Confuse, Bewilder, Perplex, Baffle

Antonyms: Clarify, Enlighten, Explain, Elucidate

Example: The overly technical explanation only befuddled the students instead of helping them understand.

10 Hubris (noun)

अत्यधिक घमंड, अहंकार

Hubris meaning

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading a person to disrespect others or ignore limits.

Synonyms: Arrogance, Conceit, Vanity, Overconfidence

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Meekness, Respectfulness

Example: The leader’s hubris made him ignore all warnings, which eventually led to his downfall.

11 Obscure (adjective)

अस्पष्ट, अल्पज्ञात

Obscure meaning

Not clearly understood or not well known; difficult to perceive or comprehend.

Synonyms: Vague, Ambiguous, Unclear, Hidden

Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Prominent, Evident

Example: The instructions were so obscure that many students could not follow them properly.

12 Truncate (verb)

काटकर छोटा करना

Truncate meaning

To shorten something by cutting off a part, especially the end.

Synonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Trim, Abbreviate

Antonyms: Lengthen, Extend, Prolong, Expand

Example: The editor decided to truncate the article to fit it into the limited space of the magazine.

13 Refrain (verb)

स्वयं को किसी कार्य से रोकना

Refrain meaning

To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back or avoid an action.

Synonyms: Abstain, Desist, Withhold, Hold back

Antonyms: Indulge, Persist, Continue, Yield

Example: She decided to refrain from making any harsh remarks during the meeting.

14 Incite (verb)

उकसाना, भड़काना

Incite meaning

To encourage or stir up strong feelings or actions, especially something bad like violence or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Provoke, Instigate, Agitate, Encourage

Antonyms: Calm, Deter, Discourage, Soothe

Example: The leader’s aggressive speech had the potential to incite violence among the crowd.

15 Gauge (verb)

मापना, आँकना

Gauge meaning

To measure or judge the amount, level, or size of something; to form an estimate or opinion about something.

Synonyms: Measure, Assess, Judge, Estimate

Antonyms: Misjudge, Ignore, Overlook, Neglect

Example: From his serious tone, she tried to gauge how angry he really was.

16 Adjourn (verb)

स्थगित करना, मुल्तवी करना

Adjourn meaning

To stop a meeting, court session, or event for a time, with the intention to continue it later.

Synonyms: Suspend, Postpone, Defer, Break

Antonyms: Continue, Resume, Proceed, Convene

Example: Due to lack of evidence, the judge decided to adjourn the court hearing until next week.

17 Bequeath (verb)

वसीयत में देना, विरासत में छोड़ना

Bequeath meaning

To leave property, money, or rights to someone through a will; to hand down or pass on something to a successor.

Synonyms: Leave, Bestow, Will, Endow

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold, Retain, Disinherit

Example: The old writer decided to bequeath all his books and manuscripts to the city library.

18 Exalt (verb)

ऊँचा उठाना, बहुत प्रशंसा करना

Exalt meaning

To raise someone or something to a high position; to praise highly or glorify.

Synonyms: Elevate, Glorify, Praise, Uplift

Antonyms: Humiliate, Degrade, Belittle, Criticize

Example: People often exalt great leaders for their selfless service and inspiring vision.

19 Forsake (verb)

त्याग देना, छोड़ देना

Forsake meaning

To give up, abandon, or leave someone or something, especially when they need you; to renounce.

Synonyms: Abandon, Desert, Renounce, Relinquish

Antonyms: Keep, Support, Maintain, Uphold

Example: He promised never to forsake his friends, no matter how difficult life became.

20 Sanction (noun)

आधिकारिक स्वीकृति, अनुमोदन

Sanction meaning

Official permission or approval for an action; formal support or authorization.

Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Endorsement, Consent

Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Prohibition, Rejection

Example: The project could not begin until the government gave its official sanction.

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