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1 Martinet (noun)

कठोर अनुशासनवादी

Martinet meaning

A strict disciplinarian, especially in the military.

Synonyms: Taskmaster, Disciplinarian, Stickler, Drillmaster

Antonyms: Lenient person, Softie, Liberal, Indulgent person

Example: The new coach was a martinet who demanded perfect discipline from every player.

2 Pugilistic (adjective)

मुक्केबाज़ी से संबंधित

Pugilistic meaning

Eager or quick to fight; relating to boxing.

Synonyms: Combative, Belligerent, Quarrelsome, Pugnacious

Antonyms: Peaceful, Nonviolent, Calm, Mild

Example: His pugilistic attitude often got him into unnecessary arguments.

3 Piquant (adjective)

तीखा और स्वादिष्ट

Piquant meaning

Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; pleasantly stimulating.

Synonyms: Spicy, Zesty, Tangy, Stimulating

Antonyms: Bland, Dull, Insipid, Mild

Example: The chutney had a piquant flavor that made the meal more exciting.

4 Rapport (noun)

सौहार्दपूर्ण संबंध

Rapport meaning

A close and harmonious relationship; mutual understanding.

Synonyms: Harmony, Understanding, Affinity, Connection

Antonyms: Discord, Misunderstanding, Alienation, Conflict

Example: The teacher built a strong rapport with the students through regular interaction.

5 Primordial (adjective)

आदिम

Primordial meaning

Existing from the beginning; earliest and original.

Synonyms: Original, Primeval, Ancient, Pristine

Antonyms: Modern, Recent, New, Contemporary

Example: Many cultures have primordial myths about the creation of the world.

6 Tempestuous (adjective)

तूफानी

Tempestuous meaning

Characterized by strong, turbulent emotions; stormy.

Synonyms: Stormy, Turbulent, Volatile, Boisterous

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Serene, Tranquil

Example: Their tempestuous relationship was full of frequent arguments and sudden reconciliations.

7 Mercantile (adjective)

व्यापारिक

Mercantile meaning

Related to trade or commercial business.

Synonyms: Commercial, Trading, Business, Merchantly

Antonyms: Noncommercial, Unprofitable, Domestic, Nontrading

Example: The city grew rapidly because of its mercantile activities and busy markets.

8 Epigram (noun)

चुटीला सूक्तिवाक्य

Epigram meaning

A short, witty saying or poem, often with a clever or satirical twist.

Synonyms: Aphorism, Maxim, Witticism, Quip

Antonyms: Verbosity, Rambling speech, Long-winded statement, Prolixity

Example: His speech ended with an epigram that made everyone smile and reflect.

9 Timorous (adjective)

डरपोक

Timorous meaning

Showing fear or nervousness; timid.

Synonyms: Fearful, Timid, Cowardly, Apprehensive

Antonyms: Brave, Bold, Courageous, Fearless

Example: The timorous child hid behind his mother when strangers arrived.

10 Recourse (noun)

सहारा

Recourse meaning

The use of help, support, or a way to solve a problem.

Synonyms: Resort, Remedy, Backup, Alternative

Antonyms: Helplessness, Inaction, Impotence, Dead end

Example: When negotiation failed, legal action was their last recourse.

11 Cohabitate (verb)

बिना विवाह के साथ रहना

Cohabitate meaning

Live together in an intimate relationship without being married.

Synonyms: Live together, Coexist, Reside, Share a home

Antonyms: Separate, Part, Divorce, Live apart

Example: They decided to cohabitate before getting married.

12 Inebriate (verb)

नशे में धुत करना

Inebriate meaning

Make drunk; intoxicate.

Synonyms: Intoxicate, Drunken, Inure, Befuddle

Antonyms: Sober, Clear, Refresh, Unintoxicate

Example: Too much alcohol can inebriate a person quickly.

13 Paraphrase (verb)

अपने शब्दों में कहना

Paraphrase meaning

Express the meaning of something using different words, especially to make it clearer.

Synonyms: Reword, Restate, Rephrase, Rewrite

Antonyms: Quote, Copy, Repeat, Transcribe

Example: Please paraphrase the paragraph in simpler language.

14 Gauntlet (noun)

लोहे का दस्ताना; कठिन परीक्षा

Gauntlet meaning

A long heavy glove, especially one worn as part of armor; also, a severe test or series of challenges.

Synonyms: Glove, Armor glove, Ordeal, Trial

Antonyms: Ease, Comfort, Relief, Protection

Example: She ran the gauntlet of tough interviews before getting selected.

15 Silhouette (noun)

छाया-आकृति

Silhouette meaning

A dark outline or shape of a person or object seen against a lighter background.

Synonyms: Outline, Shadow, Profile, Contour

Antonyms: Detail, Clarity, Full view, Brightness

Example: The sunset showed the silhouette of the mountains clearly.

16 Apogee (noun)

चरम बिंदु

Apogee meaning

The highest point; the peak or climax of something.

Synonyms: Peak, Summit, Zenith, Climax

Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Low point, Decline

Example: The empire reached its apogee in the 16th century.

17 Bravura (noun)

अद्भुत कौशल और आत्मविश्वास

Bravura meaning

Great technical skill and confidence, especially in artistic performance.

Synonyms: Virtuosity, Flair, Panache, Mastery

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Timidity, Awkwardness

Example: She played the piano with remarkable bravura.

18 Swerve (verb)

अचानक दिशा बदलना

Swerve meaning

Change direction suddenly; turn aside abruptly.

Synonyms: Veer, Deviate, Turn, Dodge

Antonyms: Continue, Proceed, Persist, Stay straight

Example: The driver had to swerve to avoid the pothole.

19 Friction (noun)

घर्षण; तनाव

Friction meaning

Resistance that happens when two surfaces rub against each other; also, conflict or tension between people/groups.

Synonyms: Resistance, Rubbing, Conflict, Tension

Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Smoothness, Cooperation

Example: Friction between the two departments slowed the project.

20 Atypical (adjective)

असामान्य

Atypical meaning

Not typical; unusual or not normal.

Synonyms: Unusual, Abnormal, Uncommon, Irregular

Antonyms: Typical, Normal, Usual, Standard

Example: His atypical behavior surprised everyone in the meeting.

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