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1 Squalid (adjective)

अत्यंत गंदा और दयनीय

Squalid meaning

Extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect.

Synonyms: Filthy, Grimy, Dirty, Sordid

Antonyms: Clean, Neat, Spotless, Pristine

Example: The workers were forced to live in squalid conditions with no proper sanitation.

2 Genteel (adjective)

शिष्ट और सभ्य

Genteel meaning

Polite, refined, or respectable in manner, appearance, or behavior.

Synonyms: Refined, Polished, Courteous, Elegant

Antonyms: Rude, Crude, Vulgar, Uncouth

Example: She spoke in a genteel manner and greeted everyone with quiet respect.

3 Stupefy (verb)

स्तब्ध कर देना

Stupefy meaning

Shock or astonish someone so much that they are unable to think clearly.

Synonyms: Astonish, Stun, Bewilder, Daze

Antonyms: Enlighten, Clarify, Encourage, Assure

Example: The sudden news of his resignation stupefied the entire office.

4 Discomposure (noun)

बेचैनी या घबराहट की स्थिति

Discomposure meaning

A state of being upset, confused, or lacking calmness; loss of composure.

Synonyms: Uneasiness, Agitation, Confusion, Fluster

Antonyms: Composure, Calmness, Poise, Serenity

Example: He tried to hide his discomposure after the sudden interruption during his speech.

5 Finesse (noun/verb)

चतुराई और कौशल

Finesse meaning

Skillful and delicate handling of a situation; to achieve something with subtle skill.

Synonyms: Skill, Tact, Dexterity, Subtlety

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Awkwardness, Bluntness

Example: She handled the tense negotiation with great finesse and avoided conflict.

6 Ingrained (adjective)

गहराई से जड़ा हुआ

Ingrained meaning

Firmly fixed or established, so it is difficult to change; deeply rooted.

Synonyms: Deep-rooted, Embedded, Entrenched, Inborn

Antonyms: Superficial, Temporary, Shallow, Changeable

Example: His ingrained habits made it hard for him to adapt to the new routine.

7 Patronize (verb)

संरक्षण करना; तुच्छ समझकर व्यवहार करना

Patronize meaning

Support (a person, business, or cause) by giving money or regular help; or treat someone in a condescending way.

Synonyms: Support, Sponsor, Frequent, Condescend

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Respect, Honor

Example: He tried to patronize her by explaining everything as if she were a child.

8 Flummox (verb)

हक्का-बक्का कर देना

Flummox meaning

Confuse someone greatly; make someone unable to understand or respond.

Synonyms: Confuse, Bewilder, Baffle, Perplex

Antonyms: Clarify, Enlighten, Explain, Assist

Example: The unexpected question completely flummoxed him during the interview.

9 Quizzical (adjective)

संशयपूर्ण और जिज्ञासु

Quizzical meaning

Showing mild surprise or curious doubt; slightly amused and questioning.

Synonyms: Inquisitive, Curious, Puzzled, Questioning

Antonyms: Certain, Unquestioning, Indifferent, Uninterested

Example: She gave him a quizzical look when he claimed he could finish the work in five minutes.

10 Parvenu (noun)

नवधनाढ्य व्यक्ति

Parvenu meaning

A person of humble origin who has suddenly become rich or socially important, often trying to show off.

Synonyms: Upstart, Nouveau riche, Social climber, Arriviste

Antonyms: Aristocrat, Patrician, Blue-blood, Old-money

Example: The parvenu tried to impress everyone with expensive clothes and loud talk about his success.

11 Stentorian (adjective)

गर्जनदार

Stentorian meaning

Very loud and powerful (voice or sound).

Synonyms: Loud, Booming, Thunderous, Strident

Antonyms: Soft, Quiet, Gentle, Muted

Example: His stentorian voice could be heard across the entire hall.

12 Sophistry (noun)

कुतर्क

Sophistry meaning

The use of clever but false arguments to deceive.

Synonyms: Fallacy, Specious reasoning, Casuistry, Quibbling

Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Truthfulness, Sound reasoning

Example: The lawyer’s sophistry confused the jury and hid the real facts.

13 Misnomer (noun)

गलत नाम

Misnomer meaning

A wrong or inaccurate name or term.

Synonyms: Wrong name, Incorrect term, Inaccurate label, Misdesignation

Antonyms: Correct term, Proper name, Accurate label, Apt name

Example: Calling a whale a fish is a misnomer.

14 Malapropism (noun)

समान उच्चारण वाले शब्द की जगह गलत शब्द का प्रयोग

Malapropism meaning

The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often making it funny or incorrect.

Synonyms: Word misuse, Verbal blunder, Wrong expression, Lexical mistake

Antonyms: Correct usage, Proper wording, Accurate diction, Right term

Example: Saying “dance a flamingo” instead of “dance a flamenco” is a malapropism.

15 Shibboleth (noun)

समूह की पहचान बताने वाला विशेष शब्द या परंपरा

Shibboleth meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief used to identify a particular group, often as a “password” for membership.

Synonyms: Catchphrase, Watchword, Password, Slogan

Antonyms: Innovation, Open-mindedness, Progressiveness, Fresh thinking

Example: The political party’s repeated slogan became a shibboleth for its supporters.

16 Obtrusive (adjective)

दखलंदाज

Obtrusive meaning

Noticeable in an unpleasant way; sticking out or forcing attention.

Synonyms: Intrusive, Conspicuous, Invasive, Prominent

Antonyms: Unobtrusive, Subtle, Inconspicuous, Reserved

Example: The obtrusive advertisements ruined the clean look of the website.

17 Eponymous (adjective)

जिसके नाम पर रखा गया

Eponymous meaning

Giving one’s name to something, or named after a person/thing.

Synonyms: Titular, Namesake, Self-titled, Name-giving

Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Unnamed, Untitled

Example: The eponymous character “Sherlock Holmes” appears throughout the novel series.

18 Braggadocio (noun)

शेखीबाजी

Braggadocio meaning

Boastful talk or behavior; exaggerated self-praise.

Synonyms: Boasting, Swagger, Vainglory, Bombast

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Meekness, Reserve

Example: His braggadocio about his achievements annoyed everyone in the room.

19 Gossamer (adjective)

अति हल्का, पतला और नाज़ुक

Gossamer meaning

Extremely light, thin, and delicate.

Synonyms: Delicate, Filmy, Sheer, Ethereal

Antonyms: Thick, Heavy, Dense, Substantial

Example: A gossamer veil fluttered in the breeze.

20 Suborn (verb)

झूठी गवाही दिलाने के लिए रिश्वत देकर उकसाना

Suborn meaning

Bribe or persuade someone to do something illegal, especially to give false testimony.

Synonyms: Bribe, Corrupt, Induce, Entice

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Prevent, Dissuade

Example: The accused tried to suborn a witness into giving false testimony.

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