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1 Panoply (noun)

भव्य प्रदर्शन

Panoply meaning

A splendid display or impressive collection (of things).

Synonyms: Array, Spectacle, Display, Assortment

Antonyms: Scarcity, Meagerness, Simplicity, Plainness

Example: The parade offered a panoply of colors, music, and traditions.

2 Diurnal (adjective)

दिवाचर

Diurnal meaning

Active during the day; occurring in the daytime.

Synonyms: Daytime, Daily, Day-active, Daylight

Antonyms: Nocturnal, Nighttime, Night-active, Nightly

Example: Many birds are diurnal and search for food in daylight.

3 Protracted (adjective)

लंबे समय तक चलने वाला

Protracted meaning

Lasting for a long time; prolonged.

Synonyms: Prolonged, Lengthy, Extended, Drawn-out

Antonyms: Brief, Short, Swift, Momentary

Example: The negotiations became protracted due to repeated disagreements.

4 Lassitude (noun)

थकान

Lassitude meaning

A state of physical or mental tiredness; lack of energy.

Synonyms: Fatigue, Weariness, Lethargy, Exhaustion

Antonyms: Energy, Vigor, Vitality, Alertness

Example: After the long journey, she felt overwhelming lassitude.

5 Approbation (noun)

स्वीकृति

Approbation meaning

Approval or praise.

Synonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Endorsement

Antonyms: Disapproval, Condemnation, Criticism, Censure

Example: Her innovative work earned the approbation of senior officials.

6 Insubstantial (adjective)

असार

Insubstantial meaning

Lacking solidity or real substance; not important or significant.

Synonyms: Flimsy, Unimportant, Trivial, Hollow

Antonyms: Substantial, Solid, Significant, Weighty

Example: The report was criticized for its insubstantial evidence.

7 Solecism (noun)

व्याकरणिक त्रुटि

Solecism meaning

A grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of proper manners.

Synonyms: Blunder, Grammatical error, Impropriety, Faux pas

Antonyms: Correctness, Propriety, Accuracy, Elegance

Example: His essay was full of solecisms that weakened his argument.

8 Stultify (verb)

निष्प्रभावी करना; कुंठित करना

Stultify meaning

Make ineffective or useless; to stifle or dull someone’s enthusiasm or initiative.

Synonyms: Inhibit, Thwart, Hamper, Cripple

Antonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Aid, Enhance

Example: Excessive paperwork can stultify creativity and slow progress.

9 Pontificate (verb)

दंभपूर्वक और उपदेशात्मक ढंग से बोलना

Pontificate meaning

Speak in a pompous, dogmatic way, as if you have unquestionable authority.

Synonyms: Sermonize, Moralize, Dogmatize, Declaim

Antonyms: Listen, Inquire, Doubt, Defer

Example: He began to pontificate about discipline, ignoring everyone else’s views.

10 Machiavellian (adjective)

कुटिल और छलपूर्ण

Machiavellian meaning

Cunning and deceitful; using manipulation to achieve power or advantage.

Synonyms: Cunning, Devious, Manipulative, Scheming

Antonyms: Honest, Sincere, Straightforward, Principled

Example: His Machiavellian tactics helped him rise quickly, but people stopped trusting him.

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