1 Havoc (noun)
तबाही
Widespread destruction or great disorder.
Synonyms: Chaos, Devastation, Destruction, Turmoil
Antonyms: Order, Peace, Harmony, Calm
Example: The sudden storm caused havoc across the coastal villages.
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1 Havoc (noun)
तबाही
Synonyms: Chaos, Devastation, Destruction, Turmoil
Antonyms: Order, Peace, Harmony, Calm
Example: The sudden storm caused havoc across the coastal villages.
2 Foible (noun)
छोटी-सी कमजोरी
Synonyms: Weakness, Flaw, Quirk, Failing
Antonyms: Strength, Virtue, Excellence, Perfection
Example: His only foible was talking too much in meetings.
3 Eclipse (verb)
ग्रहण लगना
Synonyms: Outshine, Overshadow, Surpass, Obscure
Antonyms: Highlight, Reveal, Illuminate, Enhance
Example: Her achievements eclipsed those of her rivals.
4 Sovereign (adjective)
सर्वोच्च/स्वतंत्र
Synonyms: Supreme, Independent, Autonomous, Absolute
Antonyms: Subordinate, Dependent, Subject, Powerless
Example: India is a sovereign nation with its own laws and governance.
5 Preamble (noun)
प्रस्तावना
Synonyms: Introduction, Preface, Prologue, Foreword
Antonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Epilogue, Afterword
Example: The preamble of the Constitution states the ideals and objectives of the nation.
6 Rejoinder (noun)
प्रत्युत्तर
Synonyms: Retort, Reply, Response, Comeback
Antonyms: Silence, Acceptance, Agreement, Compliance
Example: She gave a quick rejoinder to the unfair accusation.
7 Fracas (noun)
हंगामा
Synonyms: Brawl, Ruckus, Commotion, Melee
Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Harmony, Tranquility
Example: A fracas broke out outside the stadium after the match.
8 Maelstrom (noun)
भंवर/उथल-पुथल
Synonyms: Whirlpool, Vortex, Turmoil, Upheaval
Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Tranquility, Order
Example: The nation was pulled into a political maelstrom after the sudden resignation.
9 Unravel (verb)
उलझन सुलझाना
Synonyms: Untangle, Unwind, Resolve, Disentangle
Antonyms: Tangle, Entangle, Complicate, Confuse
Example: The detective managed to unravel the mystery step by step.
10 Furore (noun)
जनाक्रोश
Synonyms: Uproar, Outcry, Commotion, Tumult
Antonyms: Calm, Silence, Peace, Composure
Example: The decision sparked a furore on social media and in the press.
11 Rapprochement (noun)
सुलह
Synonyms: Reconciliation, Rapprochement, Rapprochement, Detente
Antonyms: Estrangement, Alienation, Hostility, Discord
Example: The two nations moved toward rapprochement after years of tension.
12 Obstreperous (adjective)
उद्दंड और बेकाबू
Synonyms: Unruly, Rowdy, Boisterous, Defiant
Antonyms: Compliant, Docile, Obedient, Submissive
Example: The obstreperous students disrupted the class despite repeated warnings.
13 Perfidious (adjective)
विश्वासघाती
Synonyms: Treacherous, Deceitful, Betrayal-prone, Faithless
Antonyms: Loyal, Trustworthy, Faithful, Honest
Example: His perfidious actions ruined the trust that the team had built over years.
14 Assiduity (noun)
परिश्रमशीलता
Synonyms: Diligence, Perseverance, Industry, Zeal
Antonyms: Laziness, Negligence, Indolence, Apathy
Example: Her assiduity in preparing for the exam helped her secure a top rank.
15 Indelible (adjective)
अमिट
Synonyms: Ineradicable, Permanent, Unforgettable, Lasting
Antonyms: Erasable, Removable, Temporary, Forgettable
Example: The tragedy left an indelible mark on the community’s memory.
16 Clemency (noun)
दया
Synonyms: Mercy, Leniency, Compassion, Forbearance
Antonyms: Cruelty, Severity, Harshness, Ruthlessness
Example: The governor granted clemency to the prisoner due to new evidence.
17 Complicity (noun)
सहभागिता
Synonyms: Collaboration, Connivance, Involvement, Collusion
Antonyms: Innocence, Noninvolvement, Disassociation, Integrity
Example: The investigation revealed his complicity in the financial fraud.
18 Reparation (noun)
क्षतिपूर्ति
Synonyms: Compensation, Restitution, Amends, Redress
Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Injury, Loss
Example: The company offered reparation to the victims for the losses caused.
19 Discretionary (adjective)
विवेकाधीन
Synonyms: Optional, Voluntary, Nonmandatory, Elective
Antonyms: Mandatory, Compulsory, Obligatory, Required
Example: The manager has discretionary authority to approve small expenses.
20 Expostulate (verb)
आक्रोशपूर्वक विरोध करना
Synonyms: Protest, Remonstrate, Object, Reproach
Antonyms: Agree, Accept, Approve, Consent
Example: She expostulated with him for taking such a risky decision.
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