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1 Pandemonium (noun)

कोलाहल

Pandemonium meaning

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion.

Synonyms: Chaos, Turmoil, Uproar, Bedlam

Antonyms: Order, Calm, Peace, Harmony

Example: When the fire alarm rang, pandemonium broke out as everyone rushed toward the exits.

2 Hiatus (noun)

अंतराल

Hiatus meaning

A pause or break in a sequence, activity, or process.

Synonyms: Break, Pause, Interruption, Respite

Antonyms: Continuation, Continuity, Progress, Persistence

Example: The show returned after a two-year hiatus with a new cast.

3 Covert (adjective)

गुप्त

Covert meaning

Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret.

Synonyms: Secret, Hidden, Clandestine, Surreptitious

Antonyms: Overt, Open, Public, Unconcealed

Example: The journalist uncovered a covert operation that had been running for years.

4 Pastoral (adjective)

ग्रामीण

Pastoral meaning

Relating to the countryside; peaceful rural life.

Synonyms: Rural, Rustic, Countryside, Bucolic

Antonyms: Urban, Metropolitan, Industrial, City-like

Example: The painting showed a pastoral scene of green fields and grazing sheep.

5 Eulogy (noun)

श्रद्धांजलि

Eulogy meaning

A speech or piece of writing praising someone, especially after death.

Synonyms: Tribute, Encomium, Commendation, Panegyric

Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Denunciation, Insult

Example: She delivered a heartfelt eulogy at her grandfather’s funeral.

6 Qualm (noun)

संदेह

Qualm meaning

A feeling of doubt, uneasiness, or worry about doing something.

Synonyms: Doubt, Misgiving, Uneasiness, Scruple

Antonyms: Certainty, Confidence, Assurance, Conviction

Example: He had no qualms about speaking the truth in front of everyone.

7 Apex (noun)

शीर्ष

Apex meaning

The highest point or peak of something.

Synonyms: Peak, Summit, Zenith, Pinnacle

Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Nadir, Low point

Example: Winning the championship was the apex of her career.

8 Rift (noun)

दरार

Rift meaning

A serious break or split in a relationship or agreement.

Synonyms: Split, Breach, Fracture, Dispute

Antonyms: Unity, Harmony, Agreement, Reconciliation

Example: A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.

9 Virtuoso (noun)

निपुण कलाकार

Virtuoso meaning

A person highly skilled in music, art, or a particular field.

Synonyms: Maestro, Expert, Genius, Prodigy

Antonyms: Amateur, Novice, Beginner, Dabbler

Example: The violin virtuoso amazed the audience with flawless performance.

10 Plight (noun)

दुर्दशा

Plight meaning

A difficult or unfortunate situation.

Synonyms: Predicament, Dilemma, Hardship, Distress

Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Comfort, Prosperity

Example: The organization worked to improve the plight of homeless families.

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