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1 Havoc (noun)

तबाही

Havoc meaning

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.

2 Foible (noun)

छोटी-सी कमजोरी

Foible meaning

A minor weakness or flaw in someone’s character.

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

Eclipse meaning

Surpass or overshadow; to block the light of a celestial body.

Synonyms: Outshine, Overshadow, Surpass, Obscure

Antonyms: Highlight, Reveal, Illuminate, Enhance

Example: Her achievements eclipsed those of her rivals.

4 Sovereign (adjective)

सर्वोच्च/स्वतंत्र

Sovereign meaning

Possessing supreme power or authority; independent.

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

Preamble meaning

An introductory statement that explains the purpose of a document or law.

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

Rejoinder meaning

A reply, especially a sharp or witty one.

Synonyms: Retort, Reply, Response, Comeback

Antonyms: Silence, Acceptance, Agreement, Compliance

Example: She gave a quick rejoinder to the unfair accusation.

7 Fracas (noun)

हंगामा

Fracas meaning

A noisy disturbance or quarrel, often involving a fight.

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

Maelstrom meaning

A powerful whirlpool or a situation of great turmoil and confusion.

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

Unravel meaning

Untangle or undo something complicated; to solve or explain.

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

Furore meaning

A sudden public outburst of anger or excitement.

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

Rapprochement meaning

An establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

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

Obstreperous meaning

Noisy and difficult to control; unruly.

Synonyms: Unruly, Rowdy, Boisterous, Defiant

Antonyms: Compliant, Docile, Obedient, Submissive

Example: The obstreperous students disrupted the class despite repeated warnings.

13 Perfidious (adjective)

विश्वासघाती

Perfidious meaning

Deceitful and untrustworthy; treacherous.

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

Assiduity meaning

Persistent and careful effort; diligence.

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

Indelible meaning

Not able to be erased, removed, or forgotten.

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

Clemency meaning

Mercy or lenience, especially in punishment.

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

Complicity meaning

Involvement with others in an illegal or wrongful act.

Synonyms: Collaboration, Connivance, Involvement, Collusion

Antonyms: Innocence, Noninvolvement, Disassociation, Integrity

Example: The investigation revealed his complicity in the financial fraud.

18 Reparation (noun)

क्षतिपूर्ति

Reparation meaning

Making amends for a wrong done; compensation.

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

Discretionary meaning

Available to be used according to one’s judgment or choice.

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

Expostulate meaning

Protest or argue strongly with someone, especially in order to dissuade them from a course of action.

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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