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1 Ambidextrous (adjective)

द्विहस्तकुशल

Ambidextrous meaning

Able to use both hands equally well.

Synonyms: Two-handed, Bimanual, Versatile, Multi-skilled

Antonyms: One-handed, Right-handed, Left-handed, Clumsy

Example: The ambidextrous player could bat and throw with either hand.

2 Parochial (adjective)

संकीर्ण दृष्टिकोण वाला

Parochial meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; concerned only with local matters.

Synonyms: Narrow-minded, Insular, Provincial, Small-minded

Antonyms: Broad-minded, Cosmopolitan, Open-minded, Universal

Example: His parochial attitude made it hard for him to accept new ideas from outside his town.

3 Quintessential (adjective)

सर्वोत्कृष्ट/आदर्श उदाहरण

Quintessential meaning

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Synonyms: Typical, Classic, Archetypal, Ideal

Antonyms: Atypical, Uncharacteristic, Unrepresentative, Abnormal

Example: The Taj Mahal is the quintessential symbol of love.

4 Gargantuan (adjective)

विशालकाय

Gargantuan meaning

Enormous; very large in size, amount, or extent.

Synonyms: Huge, Massive, Colossal, Immense

Antonyms: Tiny, Minute, Small, Petite

Example: They built a gargantuan stadium that could hold thousands of people.

5 Lackadaisical (adjective)

उदासीन/सुस्त

Lackadaisical meaning

Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

Synonyms: Lazy, Sluggish, Indifferent, Lethargic

Antonyms: Energetic, Enthusiastic, Diligent, Active

Example: His lackadaisical approach to studies led to poor results

6 Insubordinate (adjective)

अवज्ञाकारी

Insubordinate meaning

Not obeying authority; disobedient to rules or orders.

Synonyms: Defiant, Disobedient, Rebellious, Unruly

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Dutiful

Example: The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager’s instructions.

7 Reverie (noun)

स्वप्निल ध्यान/खयालों में खो जाना

Reverie meaning

A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; daydream.

Synonyms: Daydream, Fantasy, Trance, Dreaminess

Antonyms: Alertness, Awareness, Reality, Concentration

Example: He sat by the window in a quiet reverie, imagining his future.

8 Dissonance (noun)

असंगति/बेसुरी ध्वनि

Dissonance meaning

Lack of harmony or agreement; a harsh mixture of sounds.

Synonyms: Discord, Disharmony, Conflict, Incongruity

Antonyms: Harmony, Concord, Agreement, Consistency

Example: There was dissonance between his words and his actions.

9 Subterfuge (noun)

कपट/छल

Subterfuge meaning

Deceit used to achieve one’s goal; a trick or hidden plan.

Synonyms: Deception, Trickery, Ruse, Stratagem

Antonyms: Honesty, Openness, Frankness, Sincerity

Example: He used subterfuge to get past the security guard.

10 Peculiar (adjective)

अजीब/विचित्र

Peculiar meaning

Strange or unusual; different from what is normal.

Synonyms: Unusual, Odd, Strange, Bizarre

Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Common, Typical

Example: There was a peculiar smell coming from the old room.

11 Admonitory (adjective)

चेतावनी देने वाला

Admonitory meaning

Giving a warning or gentle advice about what should not be done.

Synonyms: Cautionary, Warning, Reproving, Remonstrative

Antonyms: Approving, Encouraging, Complimentary, Praising

Example: The teacher’s admonitory tone made the class realize the seriousness of the rule.

12 Antithetical (adjective)

विपरीत

Antithetical meaning

Directly opposed in nature, ideas, or meaning; completely contrasting.

Synonyms: Opposite, Contrasting, Contrary, Diametrically opposed

Antonyms: Similar, Compatible, Harmonious, Corresponding

Example: His calm attitude was antithetical to her explosive temper.

13 Avaricious (adjective)

लालची

Avaricious meaning

Having an extreme desire for wealth or material gain; very greedy.

Synonyms: Greedy, Covetous, Miserly, Rapacious

Antonyms: Generous, Charitable, Selfless, Content

Example: The avaricious businessman cared more about profit than people.

14 Calamitous (adjective)

विनाशकारी

Calamitous meaning

Causing great damage, loss, or disaster; disastrous.

Synonyms: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Devastating, Ruinous

Antonyms: Beneficial, Fortunate, Favorable, Harmless

Example: The calamitous flood destroyed homes and displaced thousands.

15 Charlatan (noun)

ढोंगी / ठग

Charlatan meaning

A person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skills; a fraud.

Synonyms: Impostor, Fraud, Quack, Pretender

Antonyms: Expert, Professional, Genuine person, Authority

Example: The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan who cheated patients for money.

16 Denouement (noun)

समापन / निष्कर्ष

Denouement meaning

The final outcome or resolution of a story, where everything gets explained and settled.

Synonyms: Resolution, Conclusion, Outcome, Finale

Antonyms: Beginning, Introduction, Opening, Start

Example: The denouement revealed the killer and tied up all the loose ends.

17 Discomfit (verb)

असहज/शर्मिंदा करना

Discomfit meaning

Make someone feel embarrassed, uneasy, or confused; to frustrate or upset someone’s plans.

Synonyms: Embarrass, Unnerve, Confound, Rattle

Antonyms: Comfort, Assure, Encourage, Soothe

Example: The unexpected question discomfited him during the interview.

18 Impunity (noun)

दंड से छूट

Impunity meaning

Freedom from punishment or legal consequences for wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Exemption, Immunity, Unpunishedness, Freedom

Antonyms: Punishment, Penalty, Accountability, Retribution

Example: The corrupt officials acted with impunity because no one dared to challenge them.

19 Itinerant (adjective)

घुमंतू

Itinerant meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work; not staying in one location.

Synonyms: Wandering, Roaming, Nomadic, Peripatetic

Antonyms: Settled, Stationary, Fixed, Resident

Example: The itinerant musician performed in a different city every week.

20 Zealotry (noun)

कट्टर उत्साह

Zealotry meaning

Extreme and fanatical enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or ideology.

Synonyms: Fanaticism, Extremism, Fervor, Crusading spirit

Antonyms: Indifference, Moderation, Apathy, Tolerance

Example: His political zealotry made him unwilling to listen to any opposing view.

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