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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Affray (noun)

दंगा या सार्वजनिक झगड़ा

Affray meaning

A group fight or brawl in a public place that disturbs the peace.

Synonyms: Brawl, Melee, Skirmish, Scuffle

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Quiet, Agreement

Example: Several people were arrested for their involvement in an affray outside the stadium.

2 Bedizen (verb)

भड़कीले ढंग से सजाना

Bedizen meaning

Dress up or decorate gaudily or showily.

Synonyms: Adorn, Deck, Dress up, Gussy up

Antonyms: Strip, Undress, Simplify, Bare

Example: The ballroom was bedizened with flashy neon lights and glittering streamers for the party.

3 Caparison (verb)

सजाना

Caparison meaning

To dress in ornamental trappings.

Synonyms: Deck, Adorn, Ornament, Embellish

Antonyms: Strip, Denude, Bare, Unclothe

Example: The royal horses were caparisoned in gold and velvet for the ceremonial parade.

4 Descry (verb)

देख लेना / पता लगाना

Descry meaning

Catch sight of; to discover or reveal something that is difficult to see or find.

Synonyms: Behold, Discern, Spot, Distinguish

Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore, Miss, Neglect

Example: Using the binoculars, the sailor was able to descry a tiny island on the horizon.

5 Fain (adjective)

खुशी-खुशी

Fain meaning

Pleased or willing under the circumstances.

Synonyms: Willing, Eager, Gladly, Contentedly

Antonyms: Unwilling, Reluctant, Loath, Disinclined

Example: He would fain have stayed at home, but he had to attend the official meeting.

6 Invective (noun)

गाली-गलौज

Invective meaning

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Synonyms: Abuse, Vituperation, Insults, Expletives

Antonyms: Praise, Adulation, Flattery, Compliment

Example: The politician's speech was filled with invective against his opponents rather than actual policy ideas.

7 Nubile (adjective)

विवाह योग्य

Nubile meaning

Of a young woman Suitable for marriage; sexually attractive.

Synonyms: Marriageable, Mature, Ripe, Desirable

Antonyms: Immature, Unfit, Underage, Childish

Example: In many historical novels, the plot revolves around finding a suitable match for a nubile young heiress.

8 Pusillanimous (adjective)

डरपोक / कायर

Pusillanimous meaning

Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Spineless, Fearful

Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Bold

Example: The pusillanimous soldier hid behind the bushes while his comrades marched into battle.

9 Vituperative (adjective)

कटु और अपमानजनक

Vituperative meaning

Bitter and abusive.

Synonyms: Abusive, Scathing, Acrimonious, Caustic

Antonyms: Complimentary, Courteous, Polite, Respectful

Example: His vituperative comments during the debate shocked everyone in the room.

10 Quidnunc (noun)

गप्पी / जिज्ञासु व्यक्ति

Quidnunc meaning

An inquisitive, gossipy person; someone who always wants to know what is going on.

Synonyms: Gossip, Busybody, Nosy parker, Rumormonger

Antonyms: Recluse, Hermit, Introvert, Indifferent person

Example: Every neighborhood has a quidnunc who knows everyone's business before they even know it themselves.

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