Tuesday, 13 January 2026

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11 words · first 3 free, all 11 with Prime

1 Trammel (verb)

रोकना या बाधित करना

Trammel meaning

Restrict or impede someone’s freedom or progress.

Synonyms: Restrict, Constrain, Hinder, Impede

Antonyms: Liberate, Free, Unshackle, Facilitate

Example: Excessive rules can trammel creativity and slow down decisions.

2 Efface (verb)

मिटा देना

Efface meaning

Erase (a mark) from a surface; make oneself less noticeable.

Synonyms: Erase, Obliterate, Remove, Expunge

Antonyms: Create, Preserve, Retain, Maintain

Example: She tried to efface the ink stain from the paper, but it remained visible.

3 Miserly (adjective)

कंजूस

Miserly meaning

Very unwilling to spend money; extremely stingy.

Synonyms: Stingy, Parsimonious, Penurious, Scrooge-like

Antonyms: Generous, Lavish, Liberal, Charitable

Example: His miserly habits made him avoid even small expenses.

4 Unfurl (verb)

फैलाना

Unfurl meaning

Open out (something spread out) from a rolled or folded state, especially a flag.

Synonyms: Unroll, Unfold, Spread, Deploy

Antonyms: Fold, Roll up, Wrap, Furled

Example: The soldiers unfurled the flag as the ceremony began.

5 Foray (noun)

छापा; अचानक धावा; नए क्षेत्र में प्रवेश

Foray meaning

A sudden attack or raid; a brief venture into a new activity or area.

Synonyms: Raid, Incursion, Sortie, Venture

Antonyms: Retreat, Withdrawal, Avoidance, Abstention

Example: The company made a bold foray into online education last year.

6 Glimpse (noun)

झलक

Glimpse meaning

A brief or quick look.

Synonyms: Glance, Peek, Brief view, Flash

Antonyms: Stare, Gaze, Prolonged look, Scrutiny

Example: I caught a glimpse of the thief before he disappeared into the crowd.

7 Tether (verb)

बाँधना

Tether meaning

Tie an animal or object to a fixed point with a rope or chain; restrict movement.

Synonyms: Tie, Bind, Fasten, Restrain

Antonyms: Release, Untie, Free, Unchain

Example: The farmer tethered the goat to a post near the shed.

8 Trudge (verb)

थके हुए कदमों से चलना

Trudge meaning

Walk slowly and with heavy steps, usually because of exhaustion or difficulty.

Synonyms: Plod, Slog, Stomp, Traipse

Antonyms: Sprint, Dash, Glide, Saunter

Example: We had to trudge through the mud after the rain.

9 Convoke (verb)

आह्वान करना

Convoke meaning

Call together or summon (an assembly, meeting, or group) for a formal purpose.

Synonyms: Summon, Assemble, Convene, Call together

Antonyms: Dismiss, Disperse, Adjourn, Disband

Example: The chairperson convoked an emergency meeting to address the crisis.

10 Placard (noun)

तख्ती

Placard meaning

A printed notice or sign, especially one carried in a public protest.

Synonyms: Poster, Signboard, Notice, Billboard

Antonyms: Silence, Concealment, Secrecy, Suppression

Example: Protesters held placards demanding fair wages.

11 Inscribe (verb)

अंकित करना

Inscribe meaning

Write, carve, or engrave words on a surface.

Synonyms: Engrave, Etch, Imprint, Carve

Antonyms: Erase, Remove, Obliterate, Expunge

Example: They inscribed his name on the trophy.

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