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1 Moot (adjective/verb)

विचार के लिए उठाना

Moot meaning

Open to discussion; debatable (विवाद योग्य). / Raise for discussion

Synonyms: Debatable, Irrelevant, Academic, Unsettled

Antonyms: Relevant, Certain, Settled, Indisputable

Example: The point became moot after the policy was withdrawn.

2 Splurge (verb)

फिजूलखर्ची करना

Splurge meaning

Spend money freely or extravagantly.

Synonyms: Lavish, Squander, Indulge, Spendthrift

Antonyms: Save, Economize, Hoard, Scrimp

Example: She decided to splurge on a new phone after getting her bonus.

3 Bedraggled (adjective)

गीला और अस्त-व्यस्त

Bedraggled meaning

Dirty and untidy, especially after being wet or in a mess.

Synonyms: Disheveled, Scruffy, Unkempt, Soaked

Antonyms: Neat, Tidy, Groomed, Orderly

Example: He arrived bedraggled after walking through the heavy rain.

4 Skullduggery (noun)

धोखाधड़ी

Skullduggery meaning

Dishonest or unfair behavior, especially secret actions.

Synonyms: Deceit, Trickery, Fraud, Chicanery

Antonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Uprightness

Example: The deal was cancelled after evidence of skullduggery came to light.

5 Hodgepodge (noun)

मिश्रण

Hodgepodge meaning

A confused mixture of different things.

Synonyms: Mixture, Medley, Hotchpotch, Patchwork

Antonyms: Order, Uniformity, Consistency, Harmony

Example: The room was a hodgepodge of old furniture and modern gadgets.

6 Brouhaha (noun)

हंगामा

Brouhaha meaning

A noisy and overexcited reaction or uproar.

Synonyms: Uproar, Commotion, Tumult, Hullabaloo

Antonyms: Calm, Silence, Peace, Tranquility

Example: There was a brouhaha in the hall when the results were announced.

7 Miasma (noun)

दुर्गंध

Miasma meaning

A heavy, unpleasant, and unhealthy smell or vapor.

Synonyms: Stench, Fumes, Vapors, Noxiousness

Antonyms: Freshness, Fragrance, Purity, Cleanliness

Example: A miasma of smoke and garbage hung over the street.

8 Dour (adjective)

उदास

Dour meaning

Stern, harsh, and gloomy in manner or appearance.

Synonyms: Gloomy, Stern, Sullen, Grim

Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant, Friendly, Jovial

Example: His dour expression made everyone hesitate to speak.

9 Svelte (adjective)

सुडौल

Svelte meaning

Slender and graceful in appearance.

Synonyms: Slim, Graceful, Elegant, Lithem

Antonyms: Plump, Bulky, Stocky, Clumsy

Example: She looked svelte in her new outfit.

10 Tremulous (adjective)

काँपता हुआ; भय से थरथराता

Tremulous meaning

Shaking or quivering slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or emotion.

Synonyms: Trembling, Quivering, Shaky, Timid

Antonyms: Steady, Firm, Confident, Unwavering

Example: With a tremulous voice, he asked if everything would be alright.

11 Consonance (noun)

व्यंजन ध्वनियों की पुनरावृत्ति

Consonance meaning

The repetition of similar consonant sounds in nearby words, especially at the end or middle of words.

Synonyms: Harmonic agreement, Euphony, Resonance, Alliteration

Antonyms: Dissonance, Discord, Cacophony, Clashing

Example: The consonance in “blank and think” gives the line a musical flow.

12 Decadence (noun)

नैतिक या सांस्कृतिक पतन

Decadence meaning

Moral or cultural decline, often marked by excessive luxury and lack of discipline.

Synonyms: Decline, Degeneration, Dissolution, Depravity

Antonyms: Purity, Discipline, Morality, Virtue

Example: Many critics saw the lavish lifestyle of the elites as a sign of decadence.

13 Procrastinate (verb)

टालमटोल करना

Procrastinate meaning

Delay or postpone action; keep putting off doing something.

Synonyms: Postpone, Delay, Defer, Stall

Antonyms: Expedite, Advance, Accelerate, Complete

Example: He tends to procrastinate and finishes assignments at the last minute.

14 Germinate (verb)

अंकुरित होना

Germinate meaning

Begin to grow and develop; (of a seed or spore) start sprouting.

Synonyms: Sprout, Bud, Grow, Develop

Antonyms: Wither, Die, Decay, Stagnate

Example: The seeds will germinate quickly in warm, moist soil.

15 Fluctuate (verb)

उतार-चढ़ाव होना

Fluctuate meaning

Rise and fall irregularly; change frequently in level, amount, or condition.

Synonyms: Vary, Oscillate, Waver, Swing

Antonyms: Stabilize, Steady, Maintain, Fix

Example: Fuel prices fluctuate depending on global supply and demand.

16 Epitaph (noun)

समाधि-लेख

Epitaph meaning

A short text written on a tombstone in memory of a dead person.

Synonyms: Inscription, Eulogy, Tribute, Memorial

Antonyms: Obscurity, Forgetfulness, Neglect, Silence

Example: The epitaph on his grave described him as a kind and fearless man.

17 Calibrate (verb)

अंशांकन करना

Calibrate meaning

Make precise adjustments to a measuring instrument or system so it gives accurate results.

Synonyms: Adjust, Standardize, Fine-tune, Gauge

Antonyms: Miscalibrate, Misadjust, Misalign, Distort

Example: The engineer calibrated the pressure gauge before starting the experiment.

18 Intrusion (noun)

अनधिकार प्रवेश

Intrusion meaning

An unwelcome entry or interference into someone’s place, activity, or privacy.

Synonyms: Interference, Invasion, Encroachment, Trespass

Antonyms: Withdrawal, Retreat, Exit, Departure

Example: The constant phone calls felt like an intrusion into her personal life.

19 Amass (verb)

संचय करना

Amass meaning

Gather together or collect a large amount of something, especially over time.

Synonyms: Accumulate, Collect, Gather, Assemble

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Dissipate, Squander

Example: She managed to amass a large collection of rare coins over the years.

20 Exhume (verb)

कब्र से निकालना

Exhume meaning

Dig out something buried, especially a dead body from a grave.

Synonyms: Unearth, Dig up, Disinter, Extract

Antonyms: Bury, Inter, Conceal, Cover

Example: The authorities decided to exhume the body for further investigation.

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