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1 Incognito (adjective)

गुप्त रूप से

Incognito meaning

Having one’s true identity concealed; in disguise.

Synonyms: Anonymous, Disguised, Unidentified, Unrecognized

Antonyms: Known, Identified, Recognized, Famous

Example: He traveled incognito to observe the situation without attracting attention.

2 Insinuate (verb)

इशारों में कहना

Insinuate meaning

: Suggest or hint something in an indirect and unpleasant way.

Synonyms: Imply, Hint, Suggest, Allude

Antonyms: State, Declare, Assert, Proclaim

Example: He tried to insinuate that she was responsible for the mistake without saying it directly.

3 Wheedle (verb)

चापलूसी करके मनवाना

Wheedle meaning

Use flattery or gentle persuasion to get something from someone.

Synonyms: Coax, Cajole, Entice, Charm

Antonyms: Demand, Refuse, Resist, Deny

Example: He tried to wheedle his way into getting an extra day off.

4 Impasse (noun)

गतिरोध

Impasse meaning

A situation in which no progress is possible, especially due to disagreement.

Synonyms: Deadlock, Stalemate, Standstill, Gridlock

Antonyms: Agreement, Progress, Breakthrough, Resolution

Example: The negotiations reached an impasse when neither side agreed to compromise.

5 Forfeit (verb)

जब्त करना

Forfeit meaning

Lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to meet a condition.

Synonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Lose, Sacrifice

Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Gain, Win

Example: If you miss the deadline, you may forfeit your chance to apply.

6 Languish (verb)

कमजोर पड़ना

Languish meaning

Become weak or depressed; fail to make progress.

Synonyms: Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate, Wilt

Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Strengthen, Improve

Example: Without proper care, the plants began to languish in the heat.

7 Disgruntled (adjective)

असंतुष्ट

Disgruntled meaning

Annoyed or dissatisfied, especially because expectations were not met.

Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Discontented, Irritated, Aggrieved

Antonyms: Satisfied, Content, Pleased, Delighted

Example: The disgruntled employees complained about the new work schedule.

8 Elapse (verb)

बीता जाना

Elapse meaning

(Of time) pass or go by.

Synonyms: Pass, Go by, Slip by, Transpire

Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Remain, Stay

Example: Two hours elapsed before the train finally arrived.

9 Enthrall (verb)

मोहित करना

Enthrall meaning

Capture the complete attention of; fascinate.

Synonyms: Captivate, Fascinate, Mesmerize, Absorb

Antonyms: Bore, Repel, Disinterest, Distract

Example: The storyteller’s voice seemed to enthrall everyone in the room.

10 Ransack (verb)

उलट-पुलट कर तलाशी लेना

Ransack meaning

Search a place thoroughly and roughly, often causing disorder or damage.

Synonyms: Plunder, Pillage, Loot, Rifle

Antonyms: Organize, Restore, Arrange, Tidy

Example: The thieves ransacked the house looking for cash and jewelry.

11 Antagonize (verb)

विरोधी बनाना

Antagonize meaning

Make someone angry or hostile.

Synonyms: Provoke, Irritate, Incite, Alienate

Antonyms: Placate, Appease, Conciliate, Soothe

Example: His rude remarks continued to antagonize his teammates during the match.

12 Assimilate (verb)

आत्मसात करना

Assimilate meaning

Take in and fully understand or absorb (information, ideas, or culture); become similar or integrated.

Synonyms: Absorb, Integrate, Incorporate, Acclimate

Antonyms: Reject, Resist, Exclude, Separate

Example: It took her a few weeks to assimilate the new rules and fit into the team’s culture.

13 Bureaucracy (noun)

नौकरशाही

Bureaucracy meaning

A system of government or management run by departments and officials, often with complex rules and procedures.

Synonyms: Administration, Officialdom, Red tape, Civil service

Antonyms: Simplicity, Efficiency, Flexibility, Informality

Example: The small business struggled because of the heavy bureaucracy and slow approvals.

14 Circumstantial (adjective)

परिस्थितिजन्य

Circumstantial meaning

Related to specific circumstances rather than direct proof; giving too many details.

Synonyms: Indirect, Incidental, Detailed, Verbose

Antonyms: Direct, Concise, Brief, Straightforward

Example: The lawyer relied on circumstantial evidence and a very circumstantial explanation of events.

15 Subsequent (adjective)

बाद का

Subsequent meaning

Coming after something in time; following.

Synonyms: Following, Later, Succeeding, Ensuring

Antonyms: Previous, Prior, Preceding, Earlier

Example: The first test failed, but subsequent attempts were successful.

16 Abeyance (noun)

स्थगन

Abeyance meaning

A state of temporary suspension or inactivity.

Synonyms: Suspension, Pause, Lapse, Dormancy

Antonyms: Continuation, Activity, Operation, Enforcement

Example: The project was held in abeyance until the funding was approved.

17 Punctilious (adjective)

अति सतर्क/नियमों का बहुत पालन करने वाला

Punctilious meaning

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; very precise and formal.

Synonyms: Meticulous, Exacting, Conscientious, Precise

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Sloppy, Casual

Example: He was punctilious about following every rule during the examination.

18 Dispassionate (adjective)

निष्पक्ष/भावनारहित

Dispassionate meaning

Not influenced by strong emotion; impartial and calm.

Synonyms: Impartial, Unbiased, Objective, Detached

Antonyms: Emotional, Biased, Passionate, Partial

Example: The judge gave a dispassionate analysis of the evidence before delivering the verdict.

19 Inordinate (adjective)

अत्यधिक

Inordinate meaning

Excessive; much more than what is reasonable or normal.

Synonyms: Excessive, Immoderate, Unreasonable, Exorbitant

Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Limited, Appropriate

Example: He spent an inordinate amount of time perfecting a small detail.

20 Penultimate (adjective)

दूसरा अंतिम

Penultimate meaning

Second to last in a series.

Synonyms: Second-to-last, Next-to-last, Second-last, Pre-final

Antonyms: Last, Ultimate, Final, Terminal

Example: The penultimate chapter sets up the surprise ending perfectly.

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