Tuesday, 16 December 2025

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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Circumvent (verb)

Circumvent meaning

Find a way around (an obstacle, rule, or problem), often by avoiding it. (bachkar nikalna / chakkar dekar bachna)

Synonyms: Avoid, Bypass, Evade, Dodge

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Follow, Obey

Example: They tried to circumvent the rules by using a fake ID.

2 Antithesis (noun)

Antithesis meaning

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something; a contrast. (bilkul vipreet / ulta)

Synonyms: Contrast, Opposite, Reverse, Counterpart

Antonyms: Similarity, Agreement, Harmony, Unity

Example: His calm attitude was the antithesis of her panic.

3 Capacious (adjective)

Capacious meaning

Having a lot of space inside; roomy; able to hold a lot. (bahut zyada jagah wala / vishal)

Synonyms: Spacious, Roomy, Vast, Commodious

Antonyms: Cramped, Narrow, Confined, Compact

Example: She carried her books in a capacious bag.

4 Irrefutable (adjective)

Irrefutable meaning

Impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable. (jiska khandan na ho sake / akhandaniya)

Synonyms: Undeniable, Indisputable, Conclusive, Unassailable

Antonyms: Refutable, Disputable, Questionable, Doubtful

Example: The video provided irrefutable evidence of his innocence.

5 Transpire (verb)

Transpire meaning

(1) Happen or become known (especially gradually or unexpectedly); (2) Give off water vapor through the skin or leaves. (hona / pata chalna; pasina nikalna)

Synonyms: Occur, Happen, Emerge, Come to light

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Withhold

Example: It transpired that the meeting had been canceled hours earlier.

6 Eradicate (verb)

Eradicate meaning

Destroy completely; remove or wipe out (especially something harmful). (jad se mita dena)

Synonyms: Eliminate, Extirpate, Annihilate, Exterminate

Antonyms: Preserve, Maintain, Protect, Sustain

Example: The campaign aimed to eradicate polio from the region.

7 Lacuna (noun)

Lacuna meaning

A gap, missing part, or blank space; an absence in knowledge, text, or a plan. (khali jagah / kami)

Synonyms: Gap, Void, Deficiency, Omission

Antonyms: Completeness, Wholeness, Fullness, Continuity

Example: There is a lacuna in the report where the financial data should be.

8 Inconsequential (adjective)

Inconsequential meaning

Not important or significant; having little or no effect. (mahatvahina / chhoti si baat)

Synonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Negligible, Immaterial

Antonyms: Important, Significant, Consequential, Meaningful

Example: The mistake was inconsequential and did not affect the final result.

9 Paramount (adjective)

Paramount meaning

More important than anything else; highest in rank or priority. (sarvopari / sabse mahatvapurn)

Synonyms: Supreme, Preeminent, Foremost, Principal

Antonyms: Minor, Secondary, Inferior, Insignificant

Example: Safety is paramount in this factory.

10 Rebuttal (noun)

Rebuttal meaning

A response that argues against a claim, accusation, or evidence; a counter-argument. (khandan / pratyuttar)

Synonyms: Refutation, Counterargument, Denial, Rejoinder

Antonyms: Agreement, Acceptance, Approval, Concession

Example: The lawyer presented a strong rebuttal to the witness’s statement.

11 Harbinger (noun)

अग्रदूत / पूर्वसूचक

Harbinger meaning

A person or thing that signals the approach of something (often something important or unpleasant).

Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Omen, Messenger

Antonyms: Aftermath, Result, Consequence, Outcome

Example: Dark clouds are often a harbinger of a storm.

12 Inveigle (verb)

बहला-फुसलाकर मनाना

Inveigle meaning

Persuade someone to do something by using deception or flattery.

Synonyms: Coax, Entice, Manipulate, Seduce

Antonyms: Deter, Disuade, Warn, Discourage

Example: The salesman tried to inveigle her into buying an unnecessary warranty.

13 Beguile (verb)

मोहित करना / बहका देना

Beguile meaning

Charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.

Synonyms: Charm, Enchant, Deceive, Fascinate

Antonyms: Repel, Disenchant, Bore, Alert

Example: He tried to beguile the audience with sweet words and false promises.

14 Impute (verb)

दोष/जिम्मेदारी ठहराना

Impute meaning

Attribute something (often blame or responsibility) to someone or something.

Synonyms: Attribute, Ascribe, Assign, Accuse

Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolv, Clear, Vindicate

Example: The committee imputed the failure to poor planning and weak supervision.

15 Ambit (noun)

सीमा / दायरा

Ambit meaning

The range, scope, or boundaries of something.

Synonyms: Scope, Range, Extent, Domain

Antonyms: Center, Core, Focus, Interior

Example: The issue falls within the ambit of national security.

16 Assail (verb)

हमला करना / तीखी आलोचना करना

Assail meaning

Attack someone physically or criticize them strongly.

Synonyms: Attack, Assault, Strike, Criticize

Antonyms: Defend, Protect, Praise, Support

Example: The politician was assailed by reporters for his contradictory statements.

17 Fetter (verb/noun)

बंधन लगाना / बेड़ी

Fetter meaning

(verb) Restrain or restrict someone; (noun) a chain or shackle for the feet.

Synonyms: Restrain, Shackle, Bind, Constrain

Antonyms: Free, Release, Liberate, Unshackle

Example: Fear can fetter a person’s progress and confidence.

18 Pallid (adjective)

फीका / पीला-सा

Pallid meaning

Pale in color; lacking vitality or interest.

Synonyms: Pale, Wan, Blanched, Anemic

Antonyms: Rosy, Ruddy, Vibrant, Lively

Example: After the long illness, his face looked pallid and weak.

19 Quash (verb)

रद्द करना / निरस्त करना

Quash meaning

Reject or put an end to something, especially by legal authority.

Synonyms: Suppress, Nullify, Annul, Overturn

Antonyms: Uphold, Approve, Enact, Confirm

Example: The court quashed the order due to lack of evidence

20 Redact (verb)

संपादन करना / गोपनीय भाग हटाना

Redact meaning

Edit text for publication, or remove sensitive information from a document before sharing.

Synonyms: Edit, Censor, Expurgate, Blackout

Antonyms: Publish, Reveal, Disclose, Unveil

Example: The agency redacted names and addresses before releasing the report.

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