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1 Redound (verb)

लाभ पहुँचाना

Redound meaning

Contribute to; result in (especially to someone’s advantage).

Synonyms: Benefit, Contribute, Aid, Promote

Antonyms: Harm, Damage, Hinder, Impair

Example: The new pThe new policy will redound to the benefit of small farmers.olicy will redound to the benefit of small farmers.

2 Foreswear (verb)

त्याग करने की शपथ लेना

Foreswear meaning

Formally refuse or renounce something; swear to give up.

Synonyms: Renounce, Abjure, Forsake, Disavow

Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Adopt, Uphold

Example: He foreswore violence and promised to follow peaceful methods.

3 Trenchantly (adverb)

तीखे और प्रभावशाली ढंग से

Trenchantly meaning

In a sharp, forceful, and effective way (especially in speech or writing).

Synonyms: Sharply, Forcefully, Cuttingly, Acutely

Antonyms: Mildly, Gently, Vaguely, Indirectly

Example: She trenchantly criticized the report for ignoring basic facts.

4 Crosstalk (noun)

परस्पर हस्तक्षेप

Crosstalk meaning

Unwanted interference between communication channels; also, confusing talk that overlaps in a discussion.

Synonyms: Interference, Overlap, Distraction, Confusion

Antonyms: Clarity, Isolation, Separation, Silence

Example: The engineer reduced crosstalk by improving the cable shielding.

5 Outmaneuver (verb)

चालाकी से मात देना

Outmaneuver meaning

Defeat or gain an advantage over someone by using clever tactics or strategy.

Synonyms: Outsmart, Outwit, Outplay, Overcome

Antonyms: Misjudge, Blunder, Yield, Succumb

Example: The commander outmaneuvered the enemy by attacking from two directions.

6 Stalactite (noun)

गुफा की छत से लटकने वाला खनिज स्तंभ

Stalactite meaning

An icicle-shaped formation of mineral deposits hanging from the ceiling of a cave.

Synonyms: Cave deposit, Mineral icicle, Dripstone, Speleothem

Antonyms: Floor formation, Stalagmite, Plain surface, Flat ground

Example: We saw a huge stalactite hanging above the cave path.

7 Petrify (verb)

पत्थर बन जाना / भयभीत कर देना

Petrify meaning

Turn into stone; or make someone extremely afraid.

Synonyms: Terrify, Paralyze, Transfix, Fossilize

Antonyms: Reassure, Calm, Comfort, Animate

Example: The sudden scream petrified everyone in the room.

8 Recklessness (noun)

लापरवाही

Recklessness meaning

Careless behavior that shows a lack of thought about danger or consequences.

Synonyms: Rashness, Carelessness, Impulsiveness, Irresponsibility

Antonyms: Caution, Prudence, Carefulness, Responsibility

Example: His recklessness while driving put everyone’s life at risk.

9 Dovish (adjective)

शांतिवादी

Dovish meaning

Favoring peace and diplomacy rather than war or aggressive action.

Synonyms: Peaceful, Conciliatory, Pacifist, Nonaggressive

Antonyms: Hawkish, Aggressive, Belligerent, Militant

Example: The minister took a dovish stance and called for talks instead of military action.

10 Knell (noun)

मृत्यु-घंटी

Knell meaning

The sound of a bell, especially for a death or funeral; a sign of the end of something.

Synonyms: Toll, Death knell, Bell sound, Peal

Antonyms: Birth announcement, Beginning, Revival, Celebration

Example: The knell of the bell marked the end of the old king’s reign.

11 Circumspection (noun)

सावधानी

Circumspection meaning

Caution; careful consideration before taking action or speaking.

Synonyms: Caution, Prudence, Discretion, Wariness

Antonyms: Recklessness, Rashness, Carelessness, Impulsiveness

Example: He answered the sensitive question with circumspection to avoid controversy.

12 Propitiate (verb)

प्रसन्न करना

Propitiate meaning

Appease or win the favor of someone by doing or saying something

Synonyms: Appease, Pacify, Mollify, Placate.

Antonyms: Aggravate, Provoke, Annoy, Offend

Example: He tried to propitiate his boss by apologizing for the mistake.

13 Impassive (adjective)

निर्लिप्त

Impassive meaning

Showing no emotion; not affected by feelings.

Synonyms: Unemotional, Stoic, Expressionless, Unresponsive

Antonyms: Emotional, Expressive, Sensitive, Passionate

Example: She remained impassive even after hearing the shocking news.

14 Equivocation (noun)

द्विअर्थी कथन

Equivocation meaning

The use of ambiguous language to hide the truth or avoid committing.

Synonyms: Ambiguity, Prevarication, Evasion, Hedge

Antonyms: Clarity, Candor, Frankness, Directness

Example: His equivocation during the interview made everyone doubt his honesty.

15 Dilapidation (noun)

जर्जरता

Dilapidation meaning

A state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.

Synonyms: Decay, Ruin, Deterioration, Dereliction

Antonyms: Repair, Restoration, Renovation, Upkeep

Example: The old mansion had fallen into dilapidation after years of abandonment.

16 Belated (adjective)

विलंबित

Belated meaning

Coming later than expected; delayed.

Synonyms: Late, Delayed, Overdue, Tardy

Antonyms: Early, Prompt, Timely, Punctual

Example: He sent a belated birthday message after realizing he had forgotten the date.

17 Placation (noun)

शांत करना

Placation meaning

The act of making someone less angry; calming or soothing.

Synonyms: Appeasement, Pacification, Soothing, Mollification

Antonyms: Aggravation, Provocation, Irritation, Incitement

Example: His calm apology was an attempt at placation after the argument.

18 Accretion (noun)

क्रमिक वृद्धि

Accretion meaning

Growth or increase by gradual addition; something formed by such growth.

Synonyms: Increase, Growth, Expansion, Buildup

Antonyms: Decrease, Reduction, Decline, Diminution

Example: The accretion of dust over years made the old books look grey.

19 Dispassion (noun)

निष्पक्षता

Dispassion meaning

Freedom from strong emotions; impartial calmness.

Synonyms: Detachment, Impartiality, Objectivity, Calmness

Antonyms: Passion, Bias, Partiality, Emotionalism

Example: A judge must decide the case with dispassion, not personal feelings.

20 Tacitly (adverb)

अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से

Tacitly meaning

In a way that is understood without being spoken; silently implied.

Synonyms: Implicitly, Silently, Wordlessly, Indirectly

Antonyms: Explicitly, Openly, Clearly, Directly

Example: By nodding, she tacitly agreed to the plan without saying a word.

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