1 Inertia (noun)
जड़ता
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.
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1 Inertia (noun)
जड़ता
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
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
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
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
Synonyms: Represent, Embody, Personify, Exemplify
Antonyms: Contradict, Differ, Deviate, Misrepresent
Example: Her discipline and focus epitomize true professionalism.
6 Miscalculate (verb)
गलत गणना करना
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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