Thursday, 22 January 2026

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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Conglomerate (noun)

समूह

Conglomerate meaning

A number of different things or parts that are put or grouped together.

Synonyms: Combination, Mixture, Composite, Amalgamation

Antonyms: Separation, Division, Disunity, Fragmentation

Example: The company became a conglomerate after acquiring firms in banking, retail, and media.

2 Desideratum (noun)

वांछित वस्तु

Desideratum meaning

Something that is wanted or needed.

Synonyms: Requisite, Necessity, Essential, Requirement

Antonyms: Luxury, Surplus, Nonessential, Excess

Example: In a competitive exam plan, consistent revision is a key desideratum for success.

3 Eccentricity (noun)

विचित्रता

Eccentricity meaning

The quality of being unconventional and slightly strange.

Synonyms: Oddity, Peculiarity, Quirkiness, Weirdness

Antonyms: Normality, Conventionality, Conformity, Ordinariness

Example: His eccentricity made him famous, as he always dressed differently and spoke in unusual ways.

4 Emissary (noun)

दूत

Emissary meaning

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

Synonyms: Envoy, Delegate, Representative, Messenger

Antonyms: Receiver, Addressee, Civilian, Spectator

Example: The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace with the neighboring state.

5 Foreboding (noun)

अनिष्ट की आशंका

Foreboding meaning

A feeling that something bad will happen.

Synonyms: Premonition, Omen, Apprehension, Dread

Antonyms: Assurance, Confidence, Hope, Optimism

Example: She had a foreboding that the trip would not go as planned.

6 Impudence (noun)

ढिठाई

Impudence meaning

Rude behavior that shows a lack of respect.

Synonyms: Insolence, Rudeness, Impertinence, Cheek

Antonyms: Respect, Politeness, Humility, Courtesy

Example: The teacher was shocked by his impudence in talking back during the lecture.

7 Obituary (noun)

शोकलेख

Obituary meaning

A notice or article about a person’s death, often with details of their life.

Synonyms: Death notice, Necrology, Tribute, Memorial

Antonyms: Birth announcement, Welcome note, Introduction, Commendation

Example: The newspaper published an obituary highlighting her achievements and contributions.

8 Pantomime (noun)

मूक अभिनय

Pantomime meaning

A dramatic entertainment in which performers express meaning through gestures without words.

Synonyms: Mime, Charade, Dumb show, Gesture-play

Antonyms: Speech, Dialogue, Conversation, Oration

Example: The actor performed a pantomime of opening an invisible door and walking into a windy street.

9 Plenitude (noun)

परिपूर्णता

Plenitude meaning

A state of being full or complete; abundance.

Synonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Profusion, Fullness

Antonyms: Scarcity, Lack, Deficiency, Shortage

Example: The plenitude of resources allowed the village to survive the drought easily.

10 Revanchism (noun)

बदला लेने की नीति

Revanchism meaning

A policy or movement focused on regaining lost territory or revenge for past defeat.

Synonyms: Retaliation, Vengeance, Reprisal, Retribution

Antonyms: Reconciliation, Forgiveness, Pacifism, Conciliation

Example: The leader’s revanchism fueled demands to reclaim lands lost after the war.

11 Reconnaissance (noun)

टोही

Reconnaissance meaning

Military observation of a region to locate an enemy or to gather information.

Synonyms: Surveillance, Scouting, Observation, Exploration

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignorance, Inattention, Disregard

Example: The unit conducted reconnaissance before moving troops into the valley.

12 Translucent (adjective)

अर्धपारदर्शी

Translucent meaning

Allowing light to pass through but not allowing clear visibility of objects.

Synonyms: Semitransparent, Sheer, Filmy, Diaphanous

Antonyms: Opaque, Solid, Dense, Impervious

Example: The bathroom window was made of translucent glass for privacy.

13 Entanglement (noun)

उलझाव

Entanglement meaning

A complicated or confusing relationship or situation; the act or state of being twisted together.

Synonyms: Complication, Involvement, Tangle, Snarl

Antonyms: Separation, Detachment, Disentanglement, Simplicity

Example: He tried to avoid any political entanglement during the election season.

14 Parliamentary (adjective)

संसदीय

Parliamentary meaning

Related to a parliament or its members, procedures, and system of government.

Synonyms: Legislative, Senatorial, Parliamentary-style, Congress-related

Antonyms: Autocratic, Dictatorial, Authoritarian, Monarchical

Example: The speaker maintained strict parliamentary discipline during the debate.

15 Magnification (noun)

आवर्धन

Magnification meaning

The act of making something appear larger, especially through a lens or microscope.

Synonyms: Enlargement, Amplification, Expansion, Zooming

Antonyms: Reduction, Minimization, Shrinking, Diminution

Example: Under high magnification, the bacteria became clearly visible.

16 Transfigure (verb)

रूपांतरित करना

Transfigure meaning

Transform into something more beautiful or elevated; change the appearance of completely.

Synonyms: Transform, Metamorphose, Convert, Alter

Antonyms: Ruin, Degrade, Disfigure, Spoil

Example: The soft golden light seemed to transfigure the entire landscape.

17 Farsighted (adjective)

दूरदर्शी

Farsighted meaning

Able to think and plan for the future wisely; also, having difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly.

Synonyms: Visionary, Prudent, Foreseeing, Long-range

Antonyms: Shortsighted, Myopic, Improvident, Reckless

Example: A farsighted leader invests in education to secure the nation’s future.

18 Simultaneous (adjective)

समकालिक

Simultaneous meaning

Happening at the same time.

Synonyms: Concurrent, Synchronous, Parallel, Coexisting

Antonyms: Sequential, Separate, Successive, Alternating

Example: The two teams launched simultaneous attacks from different sides.

19 Ambiance (noun)

वातावरण

Ambiance meaning

The mood or atmosphere of a place.

Synonyms: Atmosphere, Aura, Mood, Setting

Antonyms: Discomfort, Unpleasantness, Harshness, Gloom

Example: Soft music and dim lights created a relaxing ambiance in the café.

20 Predatory (adjective)

परभक्षी

Predatory meaning

Seeking to exploit or harm others for personal gain; living by preying on other organisms.

Synonyms: Exploitative, Rapacious, Aggressive, Preying

Antonyms: Protective, Benevolent, Harmless, Nonviolent

Example: The report warned about predatory lending practices that trap borrowers in debt.

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