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1 Expunge (verb)

मिटा देना

Expunge meaning

Erase or remove completely (especially a mistake, record, or memory).

Synonyms: Erase, Delete, Remove, Obliterate

Antonyms: Preserve, Retain, Keep, Maintain

Example: The court ordered the record to be expunged from the file.

2 Reprimand (verb)

फटकारना

Reprimand meaning

Scold or rebuke someone sharply for a fault or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Admonish, Chide

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment

Example: The manager reprimanded him for repeatedly arriving late.

3 Feign (verb)

बहाना करना

Feign meaning

Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

Synonyms: Pretend, Simulate, Falsify, Dissemble

Antonyms: Reveal, Confess, Admit, Disclose

Example: He feigned illness to avoid attending the meeting.

4 Formulate (verb)

सूत्रबद्ध करना

Formulate meaning

Create or devise methodically (a plan, idea, or strategy).

Synonyms: Devise, Construct, Frame, Draft

Antonyms: Abandon, Neglect, Ignore, Disorganize

Example: The team formulated a clear strategy to improve results.

5 Sanitize (verb)

स्वच्छ/कीटाणुरहित करना

Sanitize meaning

Make something clean and free from germs; remove harmful or sensitive details from information.

Synonyms: Disinfect, Cleanse, Sterilize, Purify

Antonyms: Contaminate, Infect, Pollute, Soil

Example: The staff sanitized the equipment after every use.

6 Compromise (verb)

समझौता करना

Compromise meaning

Settle a dispute by making mutual concessions; weaken or put at risk (a principle, security, or integrity).

Synonyms: Settle, Negotiate, Concede, Reconcile

Antonyms: Persist, Refuse, Resist, Defend

Example: They compromised to reach an agreement acceptable to both sides.

7 Metaphor (noun)

रूपक

Metaphor meaning

A figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else (not literally), to create a strong comparison.

Synonyms: Analogy, Comparison, Symbol, Image

Antonyms: Literalness, Fact, Reality, Directness

Example: “Time is a thief” is a metaphor that suggests time steals moments from us.

8 Entitlement (noun)

अधिकार/हक

Entitlement meaning

The fact of having a right to something; the belief that you deserve special treatment.

Synonyms: Right, Claim, Privilege, Due

Antonyms: Disqualification, Ineligibility, Forfeiture, Denial

Example: He acted with a sense of entitlement, expecting everyone to serve him.

9 Safeguard (verb)

सुरक्षित रखना

Safeguard meaning

Protect something from harm, damage, or loss.

Synonyms: Protect, Secure, Shield, Preserve

Antonyms: Endanger, Expose, Risk, Jeopardize

Example: Strong passwords help safeguard your personal data online.

10 Unprecedented (adjective)

अपूर्व

Unprecedented meaning

Never done or known before; completely new in experience.

Synonyms: Unmatched, Novel, Unparalleled, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Common, Usual, Ordinary, Familiar

Example: The city faced unprecedented rainfall this season.

11 Allegory (noun)

रुपक कथा

Allegory meaning

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Synonyms: Symbolism, Parable, Metaphor, Fable

Antonyms: Literalness, Reality, Fact, Directness

Example: The novel is an allegory of freedom, using a journey to represent a nation’s struggle.

12 Epithet (noun)

उपाधि / विशेषण

Epithet meaning

A descriptive word or phrase expressing a quality or attribute, often used as a nickname; sometimes used as an insult.

Synonyms: Sobriquet, Nickname, Label, Moniker

Antonyms: Real name, Title, Compliment, Praise

Example: “The Iron Lady” is an epithet given to Margaret Thatcher.

13 Bedlam (noun)

हल्ला-गुल्ला/ अफरा-तफरी

Bedlam meaning

A scene of wild confusion and noise; uproar.

Synonyms: Chaos, Uproar, Tumult, Pandemonium

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Silence

Example: When the fire alarm rang, the office turned into bedlam within seconds.

14 Opine (verb)

राय देना

Opine meaning

To express an opinion or belief about something.

Synonyms: Assert, State, Comment, Maintain

Antonyms: Withhold, Silence, Conceal, Suppress

Example: The expert opined that the policy would improve employment in rural areas.

15 Preponderant (adjective)

प्रभावशाली/ प्रमुख

Preponderant meaning

Having greater power, influence, or importance than others; predominant.

Synonyms: Predominant, Prevailing, Dominant, Overriding

Antonyms: Minor, Insignificant, Secondary, Subordinate

Example: Economic issues were the preponderant factor in the election debate.

16 Perplexing (adjective)

उलझन भरा/ गुमराह करने वाला

Perplexing meaning

Confusing or difficult to understand; puzzling.

Synonyms: Confusing, Puzzling, Baffling, Bewildering

Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Straightforward, Plain

Example: The instructions were so perplexing that even the teacher reread them twice.

17 Insofar (adverb)

जितना तक/ उस हद तक

Insofar meaning

To the extent that; as far as.

Synonyms: To the extent, As far as, Inasmuch, So far

Antonyms: Completely, Entirely, Fully, Absolutely

Example: Insofar as I know, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

18 Aforementioned (adjective)

ऊपर उल्लिखित/ पहले कहा गया

Aforementioned meaning

Mentioned earlier; previously stated.

Synonyms: Previously mentioned, Earlier stated, Foregoing, Said

Antonyms: Unmentioned, New, Subsequent, Later

Example: Please refer to the aforementioned points before submitting your answer.

19 Consecrate (verb)

पवित्र करना / समर्पित करना

Consecrate meaning

To make or declare something sacred; to dedicate formally to a religious or special purpose.

Synonyms: Sanctify, Dedicate, Hallow, Bless

Antonyms: Profane, Desecrate, Defile, Violate

Example: The priest consecrated the temple before it was opened to the public.

20 Suffice (verb)

पर्याप्त होना

Suffice meaning

To be enough; to satisfy a need or requirement.

Synonyms: Be enough, Satisfy, Serve, Do

Antonyms: Fail, Lack, Need, Require

Example: A short explanation will suffice for this question.

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