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1 Blandishment (noun)

चापलूसी

Blandishment meaning

Flattery or sweet talk used to persuade someone.

Synonyms: Flattery, Cajolery, Wheedling, Coaxing

Antonyms: Criticism, Insult, Rebuke, Condemnation

Example: The salesman used blandishment to convince her to buy the expensive phone.

2 Larcenous (adjective)

चोरी करने वाला

Larcenous meaning

Involving theft; having the nature of stealing.

Synonyms: Thievish, Stealing, Pilfering, Kleptomaniac

Antonyms: Honest, Lawful, Upright, Trustworthy

Example: The police caught the larcenous man who had been stealing wallets in the market.

3 Tutelage (noun)

मार्गदर्शन

Tutelage meaning

Instruction or guidance, especially under a tutor or mentor.

Synonyms: Guidance, Instruction, Mentorship, Training

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignorance, Misguidance, Abandonment

Example: Under the tutelage of his coach, he improved his performance quickly.

4 Frisson (noun)

रोमांच

Frisson meaning

A sudden feeling of excitement, fear, or thrill.

Synonyms: Thrill, Shiver, Tingle, Quiver

Antonyms: Calmness, Indifference, Apathy, Composure

Example: A frisson of excitement ran through the crowd as the winner was announced.

5 Ovation (noun)

तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट

Ovation meaning

An enthusiastic display of appreciation, especially applause.

Synonyms: Applause, Acclaim, Cheer, Commendation

Antonyms: Boos, Criticism, Disapproval, Condemnation

Example: The singer received a standing ovation after the final song.

6 Palisade (noun)

नुकीले खंभों की बाड़

Palisade meaning

A strong fence made of pointed wooden stakes for protection.

Synonyms: Fence, Barricade, Stockade, Rampart

Antonyms: Opening, Gap, Breach, Passage

Example: The village built a palisade to protect itself from sudden attacks.

7 Escapade (noun)

शरारत भरा रोमांचक कारनामा

Escapade meaning

A reckless or adventurous act that is often amusing.

Synonyms: Adventure, Antic, Prank, Stunt

Antonyms: Routine, Seriousness, Caution, Sobriety

Example: Their late-night escapade ended with them getting lost in the city.

8 Watershed (noun)

Watershed meaning

areas drained by different river systems; also a crucial turning point. (जल-विभाजक; निर्णायक मोड़) 8. Watershed: (noun) Meaning:

Synonyms: Turning point, Landmark, Divide, Drainage divide

Antonyms: Continuity, Routine, Triviality, Insignificance

Example: The new policy proved to be a watershed moment for the education system.

9 Hurtle (verb)

तेज़ी से टकराते हुए बढ़ना

Hurtle meaning

Move or cause to move at great speed, often uncontrollably.

Synonyms: Rush, Lunge, Zoom, Dash

Antonyms: Crawl, Amble, Plod, Linger

Example: The car began to hurtle down the hill after the brakes failed.

10 Bedrock (noun)

आधारशिला

Bedrock meaning

The solid rock layer beneath soil; the basic foundation of something.

Synonyms: Foundation, Base, Cornerstone, Groundwork

Antonyms: Surface, Topsoil, Superficiality, Instability

Example: Trust is the bedrock of any strong relationship.

11 Debonair (adjective)

सौम्य और आकर्षक

Debonair meaning

Suave, confident, and stylish in appearance or manner.

Synonyms: Suave, Charming, Polished, Sophisticated

Antonyms: Awkward, Unrefined, Rude, Unkempt

Example: He looked debonair in a tailored suit and spoke with effortless confidence.

12 Heinous (adjective)

जघन्य

Heinous meaning

Shockingly wicked or evil.

Synonyms: Atrocious, Egregious, Vile, Monstrous

Antonyms: Admirable, Virtuous, Noble, Honorable

Example: The court condemned the heinous crime in the strongest terms.

13 Sinuous (adjective)

घुमावदार

Sinuous meaning

Having many curves and turns; winding.

Synonyms: Winding, Twisting, Curving, Meandering

Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Linear, Rigid

Example: A sinuous road climbed the hills with sharp bends and curves.

14 Dabble (verb)

थोड़ा-बहुत हाथ आज़माना

Dabble meaning

Take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

Synonyms: Toy, Tinker, Meddle, Experiment

Antonyms: Master, Specialize, Commit, Devote

Example: She likes to dabble in photography on weekends but isn’t a professional.

15 Gullible (adjective)

भोला-भाला

Gullible meaning

Easily persuaded to believe something; naive.

Synonyms: Naive, Credulous, Trusting, Unsuspecting

Antonyms: Skeptical, Wary, Cautious, Shrewd

Example: He was too gullible and believed every rumor he heard.

16 Lackluster (adjective)

फीका

Lackluster meaning

Lacking energy, brightness, or interest; dull.

Synonyms: Dull, Mediocre, Uninspiring, Listless

Antonyms: Vibrant, Impressive, Brilliant, Energetic

Example: The team gave a lackluster performance despite months of preparation.

17 Hasten (verb)

शीघ्र करना

Hasten meaning

Move or act quickly; speed up.

Synonyms: Accelerate, Hurry, Rush, Expedite

Antonyms: Delay, Linger, Slow, Postpone

Example: She hastened to finish her work before the deadline.

18 Rugged (adjective)

ऊबड़-खाबड़

Rugged meaning

Rough, uneven, and strong; hardy.

Synonyms: Rough, Sturdy, Hardy, Unpolished

Antonyms: Smooth, Delicate, Fragile, Refined

Example: They drove through rugged terrain to reach the remote village.

19 Sleight (noun)

हाथ की सफ़ाई; चालाकी

Sleight meaning

Skillful trickery or deception, especially with quick hand movements (as in sleight of hand).

Synonyms: Dexterity, Trickery, Deception, Artifice

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Honesty, Openness, Candor

Example: The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.

20 Tinge (noun/verb)

हल्की झलक

Tinge meaning

A slight trace of a feeling, quality, or color; to lightly color or affect.

Synonyms: Hint, Trace, Touch, Shade

Antonyms: Absence, Purity, Intensity, Fullness

Example: There was a tinge of sadness in his voice despite the smile.

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