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21 words · first 3 free, all 21 with Prime

1 Inaugurate (verb)

उद्घटन करना

Inaugurate meaning

Formally begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period), often with a ceremony.

Synonyms: Launch, Initiate, Introduce, Commence

Antonyms: Close, Terminate, End, Conclude

Example: The chief minister will inaugurate the new metro line next week.

2 Disentangle (verb)

सुलझना / अलग करना

Disentangle meaning

Free (something or someone) from being tangled, or separate something complicated into its parts.

Synonyms: Unravel, Untangle, Separate, Extricate

Antonyms: Entangle, Confuse, Tangle, Ensnare

Example: She tried to disentangle the earphones from her bag.

3 Recompense (verb/noun)

मुआवज़ा / बदले में देना

Recompense meaning

Compensation or repayment for loss, harm, or effort; to compensate someone.

Synonyms: Compensation, Restitution, Reparation, Remuneration

Antonyms: Penalty, Loss, Forfeit, Deprivation

Example: The company offered recompense to customers affected by the delay.

4 Adjure (verb)

ज़ोर से विनती करना / शपथ दिलाकर कहना

Adjure meaning

Urge or request someone earnestly or solemnly to do something.

Synonyms: Entreat, Urge, Implore, Beseech

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Prevent

Example: The lawyer adjured the witness to speak the truth.

5 Enunciate (verb)

स्पष्ट उच्चरण करना / साफ कहना

Enunciate meaning

Pronounce words clearly and distinctly; state something clearly.

Synonyms: Articulate, Pronounce, Express, Declare

Antonyms: Mumble, Slur, Murmur, Mispronounce

Example: The teacher asked the student to enunciate each word properly.

6 Perpetuate (verb)

जारी रखना / बनाये रखना

Perpetuate meaning

Cause (something) to continue indefinitely; preserve or keep alive.

Synonyms: Sustain, Prolong, Preserve, Maintain

Antonyms: End, Stop, Eradicate, Abolish

Example: Spreading rumors can perpetuate fear in the community.

7 Desiccate (verb)

सुखना / निर्जल करना

Desiccate meaning

Remove moisture from; make completely dry.

Synonyms: Dehydrate, Dry, Parched, Evaporate

Antonyms: Moisten, Hydrate, Soak, Dampen

Example: The intense heat desiccated the soil within days.

8 Preempt (verb)

पहले से रोक लेना / पहले ही कर लेना

Preempt meaning

Take action in advance to prevent something from happening; take the place of something before it occurs.

Synonyms: Prevent, Forestall, Avert, Anticipate

Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Enable, Encourage

Example: The company preempted a crisis by fixing the issue before it spread.

9 Denigrate (verb)

बदनाम करना / निंदा करना

Denigrate meaning

Criticize unfairly; speak about someone or something in a way that damages their reputation.

Synonyms: Disparage, Slander, Defame, Vilify

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Glorify

Example: He tried to denigrate his opponent during the debate.

10 Extenuate (verb)

गलती को हल्का दिखाना/बहाना बनाना

Extenuate meaning

Make (an offense or mistake) seem less serious by giving excuses or reasons.

Synonyms: Mitigate, Justify, Alleviate, Diminish

Antonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Exacerbate

Example: He tried to extenuate his absence by blaming heavy traffic.

11 Extenuate (verb)

गलती को हल्का दिखाना/बहाना बनाना

Extenuate meaning

Make (an offense or mistake) seem less serious by giving excuses or reasons.

Synonyms: Mitigate, Justify, Alleviate, Diminish

Antonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Exacerbate

Example: He tried to extenuate his absence by blaming heavy traffic.

12 Proactive (adjective)

सक्रिय पहल करने वाला

Proactive meaning

Acting in advance to deal with an expected problem or to bring about a desired result.

Synonyms: Initiative, Preventive, Anticipatory, Forward-thinking

Antonyms: Reactive, Passive, Indifferent, Negligent

Example: She took a proactive approach by addressing the issue before it became a crisis.

13 Comprehensive (adjective)

व्यापक

Comprehensive meaning

Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Synonyms: Thorough, Extensive, All-inclusive, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Incomplete, Limited, Partial, Narrow

Example: The teacher provided a comprehensive review of the entire syllabus before the exam.

14 Contemporary (adjective)

समकालीन

Contemporary meaning

Belonging to or occurring in the present time; modern.

Synonyms: Modern, Current, Present-day, Up-to-date

Antonyms: Ancient, Outdated, Old-fashioned, Obsolete

Example: Contemporary art often reflects the issues and ideas of today’s society.

15 Convergence (noun)

अभिसरण

Convergence meaning

The process of coming together from different directions or becoming similar over time.

Synonyms: Coming together, Meeting point, Union, Alignment

Antonyms: Divergence, Separation, Dispersal, Disunity

Example: The convergence of technology and education has transformed how students learn.

16 Emergence (noun)

उद्भव

Emergence meaning

The process of coming into view or becoming known; the act of appearing.

Synonyms: Appearance, Rise, Manifestation, Development

Antonyms: Disappearance, Vanishing, Concealment, Decline

Example: The emergence of new startups has boosted innovation in the city.

17 Parameter (noun)

मापदंड

Parameter meaning

A factor or limit that defines the scope of a process, activity, or system.

Synonyms: Criterion, Measure, Limit, Boundary

Antonyms: Unlimitedness, Freedom, Randomness, Unconstraint

Example: Time is an important parameter when planning the project timeline.

18 Indispensable (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Indispensable meaning

Absolutely necessary; essential and cannot be done without.

Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Vital, Crucial

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Optional, Dispensable, Nonessential

Example: Clean drinking water is indispensable for human health.

19 Prohibitive (adjective)

अत्यधिक महंगा/प्रतिबंधात्मक

Prohibitive meaning

(Of a cost or condition) so high or restrictive that it prevents something from being done.

Synonyms: Excessive, Restrictive, Unaffordable, Detering

Antonyms: Affordable, Reasonable, Permissive, Accessible

Example: The prohibitive price of the course stopped many students from enrolling.

20 Counterproductive (adjective)

उल्टा नुकसानदायक

Counterproductive meaning

Having the opposite effect to the one intended; hindering progress.

Synonyms: Harmful, Self-defeating, Detrimental, Backfiring

Antonyms: Helpful, Beneficial, Effective, Productive

Example: Shouting at the team was counterproductive and reduced their motivation.

21 Intermittent (adjective)

रुक-रुक कर होने वाला

Intermittent meaning

Occurring at irregular intervals; stopping and starting repeatedly.

Synonyms: Periodic, Occasional, Sporadic, Irregular

Antonyms: Continuous, Constant, Steady, Unceasing

Example: The village faces intermittent power cuts during the summer.

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