Thursday, 8 January 2026

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1 Cantankerous (adjective)

झगड़ालू

Cantankerous meaning

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to deal with.

Synonyms: Quarrelsome, Irritable, Grumpy, Pugnacious

Antonyms: Amiable, Pleasant, Agreeable, Good-natured

Example: The cantankerous old man argued with the shopkeeper over a small change.

2 Quarantine (noun/verb)

संगरोध

Quarantine meaning

Isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Synonyms: Isolation, Seclusion, Confinement, Detention

Antonyms: Release, Freedom, Liberation, Exposure

Example: The passengers were kept in quarantine for two weeks after arriving from abroad.

3 Impostor (noun)

ठग

Impostor meaning

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive.

Synonyms: Fraud, Pretender, Trickster, Deceiver

Antonyms: Genuine person, Truth-teller, Original, Honest person

Example: The impostor claimed to be a doctor and fooled everyone for weeks.

4 Ensnare (verb)

फँसाना

Ensnare meaning

To trap or catch someone or something.

Synonyms: Trap, Entangle, Catch, Lure

Antonyms: Free, Release, Untangle, Liberate

Example: The clever plan was designed to ensnare the thief without any violence.

5 Negate (verb)

निष्प्रभावी करना

Negate meaning

To make something ineffective or cancel it out.

Synonyms: Cancel, Nullify, Invalidate, Counteract

Antonyms: Confirm, Support, Validate, Affirm

Example: A single mistake can negate all the hard work done during the project.

6 Rendition (noun)

प्रस्तुति

Rendition meaning

A performance or interpretation of something, especially music or a piece of work.

Synonyms: Performance, Interpretation, Version, Representation

Antonyms: Original, Reality, Source, Prototype

Example: Her rendition of the song was so emotional that the audience became silent.

7 Conceal (verb)

छिपाना

Conceal meaning

To hide or keep something secret.

Synonyms: Hide, Cover, Mask, Secret

Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Show

Example: He tried to conceal the truth, but his expression gave it away.

8 Forage (verb/noun)

चारा खोजना

Forage meaning

To search for food or supplies.

Synonyms: Search, Scavenge, Hunt, Rummage

Antonyms: Store, Save, Hoard, Stockpile

Example: The animals forage in the forest early in the morning for berries and roots.

9 Malaise (noun)

अस्वस्थता

Malaise meaning

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness.

Synonyms: Discomfort, Uneasiness, Illness, Lethargy

Antonyms: Wellness, Comfort, Health, Vitality

Example: A sense of malaise spread through the team after the sudden loss.

10 Fetid (adjective)

दुर्गन्धयुक्त

Fetid meaning

Having a very unpleasant smell.

Synonyms: Foul, Stinking, Putrid, Rank

Antonyms: Fragrant, Fresh, Pleasant, Sweet-smelling

Example: A fetid odor came from the garbage left in the heat.

11 Inalienable (adjective)

अविच्छेद्य

Inalienable meaning

Unable to be taken away or denied.

Synonyms: Unassailable, Indefeasible, Nontransferable, Inviolable

Antonyms: Transferable, Alienable, Forfeitable, Surrenderable

Example: The Constitution protects certain inalienable rights of citizens.

12 Exuberant (adjective)

उत्साहपूर्ण

Exuberant meaning

Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

Synonyms: Lively, Enthusiastic, Animated, Jovial

Antonyms: Gloomy, Dull, Depressed, Apathetic

Example: Her exuberant personality lit up the entire room.

13 Benediction (noun)

आशीर्वाद

Benediction meaning

A blessing, especially a formal or religious one.

Synonyms: Blessing, Invocation, Prayer, Consecration

Antonyms: Curse, Malediction, Denunciation, Condemnation

Example: The priest ended the ceremony with a benediction for the couple.

14 Injudicious (adjective)

अविवेकी

Injudicious meaning

Not wise or sensible; showing poor judgment.

Synonyms: Unwise, Imprudent, Foolish, Ill-advised

Antonyms: Judicious, Wise, Prudent, Sensible

Example: It was injudicious to argue with the officer in such a tense situation.

15 Cohere (verb)

एकजुट होना

Cohere meaning

To stick together; to be logically connected and consistent.

Synonyms: Unite, Cling, Adhere, Connect

Antonyms: Separate, Diverge, Disperse, Disconnect

Example: The team members cohere well when working under pressure.

16 Embroil (verb)

विवाद में उलझाना

Embroil meaning

Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or complicated situation.

Synonyms: Entangle, Involve, Enmesh, Engulf

Antonyms: Disentangle, Free, Clarify, Unravel

Example: The leaked documents embroiled the company in a major controversy.

17 Presumption (noun)

अनुमान

Presumption meaning

An assumption accepted as true without proof; sometimes, overconfidence or boldness.

Synonyms: Assumption, Supposition, Inference, Conjecture

Antonyms: Certainty, Proof, Fact, Verification

Example: The case was dismissed because it was based on presumption rather than evidence.

18 Strident (adjective)

कर्कश

Strident meaning

Loud, harsh, and grating; forcefully insistent.

Synonyms: Harsh, Piercing, Shrill, Grating

Antonyms: Soft, Gentle, Mild, Soothing

Example: The strident whistle cut through the silence of the night.

19 Indubitable (adjective)

संदेहातीत

Indubitable meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Synonyms: Undeniable, Unquestionable, Certain, Incontestable

Antonyms: Doubtful, Uncertain, Questionable, Debatable

Example: Her indubitable talent made her the top choice for the role.

20 Entourage (noun)

परिवारजन और सहयोगी

Entourage meaning

A group of people surrounding and accompanying an important person.

Synonyms: Retinue, Escort, Attendants, Followers

Antonyms: Solitude, Isolation, Separation, Aloneness

Example: The celebrity arrived with a large entourage of assistants and security guards.

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