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1 Inertia (noun)

जड़ता

Inertia meaning

Tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.

Synonyms: Sluggishness, Passivity, Inactivity, Lethargy

Antonyms: Initiative, Momentum, Action, Drive

Example: Due to inertia, the committee delayed the decision for months.

2 Spurn (verb)

तिरस्कारपूर्वक ठुकराना

Spurn meaning

Reject with disdain or scorn.

Synonyms: Reject, Snub, Scorn, Refuse

Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Welcome, Approve

Example: She spurned the offer because she felt insulted by it.

3 Allot (verb)

आवंटित करना

Allot meaning

Give or allocate (something) to someone as a share.

Synonyms: Allocate, Assign, Apportion, Distribute

Antonyms: Withhold, Deny, Retain, Reclaim

Example: The teacher will allot extra time to students who need it.

4 Unearth (verb)

खोज निकालना

Unearth meaning

Discover or find (something hidden or unknown).

Synonyms: Discover, Expose, Reveal, Uncover

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Bury, Cover

Example: The archaeologists unearthed ancient coins during the excavation.

5 Epitomize (verb)

का सर्वोत्तम उदाहरण होना

Epitomize meaning

Be a perfect example of.

Synonyms: Represent, Embody, Personify, Exemplify

Antonyms: Contradict, Differ, Deviate, Misrepresent

Example: Her discipline and focus epitomize true professionalism.

6 Miscalculate (verb)

गलत गणना करना

Miscalculate meaning

Calculate wrongly; make an incorrect estimate.

Synonyms: Err, Misjudge, Misestimate, Miscompute

Antonyms: Calculate, Compute, Estimate, Determine

Example: He miscalculated the budget and ran out of money halfway through the project.

7 Incentivize (verb)

प्रोत्साहन देना

Incentivize meaning

Provide someone with an incentive to do something.

Synonyms: Motivate, Encourage, Stimulate, Induce

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Disincentivize, Demotivate

Example: The company will incentivize employees with bonuses for meeting targets.

8 Overture (noun)

प्रस्तावना; प्रारंभिक प्रस्ताव

Overture meaning

An introduction to something, especially a piece of music; also an opening proposal or gesture.

Synonyms: Prelude, Introduction, Opening, Proposal

Antonyms: Finale, Conclusion, Rejection, Refusal

Example: The minister made an overture for peace talks with the neighboring country.

9 Prejudice (noun)

पूर्वाग्रह

Prejudice meaning

An unfair opinion or feeling formed without enough knowledge or facts.

Synonyms: Bias, Bigotry, Preconception, Discrimination

Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Objectivity, Neutrality

Example: Prejudice can prevent people from judging others based on merit.

10 Entrust (verb)

सौंपना

Entrust meaning

Assign the responsibility for something to someone.

Synonyms: Assign, Delegate, Commit, Confide

Antonyms: Withhold, Keep, Retain, Distrust

Example: The manager entrusted him with handling the client’s account.

11 Dauntless (adjective)

निडर

Dauntless meaning

Fearless and determined.

Synonyms: Fearless, Intrepid, Bold, Undaunted

Antonyms: Timid, Fearful, Cowardly, Fainthearted

Example: The dauntless firefighter ran into the burning building to save the child.

12 Rancid (adjective)

बासी और दुर्गंधयुक्त

Rancid meaning

Having an unpleasant smell or taste, especially because of being old and stale.

Synonyms: Putrid, Rotten, Foul, Stale

Antonyms: Fresh, Fragrant, Pleasant, Aromatic

Example: The rancid butter ruined the entire dish with its bad smell.

13 Auspice (noun)

संरक्षण

Auspice meaning

Protection or support, especially from someone or an organization.

Synonyms: Patronage, Protection, Support, Sponsorship

Antonyms: Opposition, Hindrance, Obstruction, Neglect

Example: The event was held under the auspices of the city council.

14 Enmesh (verb)

जाल में फँसाना; उलझा देना

Enmesh meaning

Entangle or trap in a net; involve deeply.

Synonyms: Entangle, Snare, Tangle, Trap

Antonyms: Free, Release, Unravel, Disentangle

Example: The thick vines enmeshed the fence, making it hard to open the gate.

15 Upend (verb)

उलट देना; अस्त-व्यस्त कर देना

Upend meaning

Turn upside down; disrupt or overturn completely.

Synonyms: Overturn, Upset, Topple, Overthrow

Antonyms: Stabilize, Restore, Settle, Maintain

Example: The sudden policy change upended the company’s entire plan for the year.

16 Slovenly (adjective)

अव्यवस्थित और लापरवाह

Slovenly meaning

Messy and careless in appearance or habits.

Synonyms: Untidy, Unkempt, Scruffy, Negligent

Antonyms: Neat, Tidy, Orderly, Meticulous

Example: His slovenly room was filled with scattered clothes and unwashed dishes.

17 Clairvoyant (adjective)

भविष्यदर्शी

Clairvoyant meaning

Able to see or know things that are not visible or known to others; having supernatural insight.

Synonyms: Psychic, Prophetic, Prescient, Farsighted

Antonyms: Unaware, Oblivious, Blind, Unperceptive

Example: The clairvoyant woman claimed she could predict events before they happened.

18 Incongruity (noun)

असंगति; बेमेलपन

Incongruity meaning

Lack of harmony or agreement; something that does not fit.

Synonyms: Inconsistency, Mismatch, Incompatibility, Discrepancy

Antonyms: Harmony, Congruity, Consistency, Conformity

Example: The incongruity between his promises and his actions made people distrust him.

19 Covetous (adjective)

लोभी; लालची

Covetous meaning

Having a strong desire for someone else’s possessions.

Synonyms: Greedy, Avaricious, Envious, Desirous

Antonyms: Content, Generous, Indifferent, Unselfish

Example: He gave a covetous look at his friend’s expensive watch.

20 Punctuate (verb)

विराम-चिह्न लगाना; बीच-बीच में जोर देना

Punctuate meaning

Interrupt or emphasize something at intervals; add marks like comma, full stop, etc.

Synonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Stress, Interject

Antonyms: Continue, Maintain, Smooth, Uninterrupted

Example: Her speech was punctuated by long pauses that made everyone attentive.

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