Monday, 2 February 2026

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1 Rampant (adjective)

व्यापक

Rampant meaning

Spreading unchecked; growing or increasing very quickly and uncontrollably.

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Widespread, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Limited, Restrained, Contained

Example: Corruption became rampant in the absence of strict oversight.

2 Retract (verb)

वापस लेना

Retract meaning

Take back or withdraw (a statement, accusation, or promise).

Synonyms: Withdraw, Take back, Renounce, Revoke

Antonyms: Affirm, Confirm, Maintain, Uphold

Example: The newspaper had to retract its false report after receiving proof.

3 Subversive (adjective)

विध्वंसक

Subversive meaning

Seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution.

Synonyms: Undermining, Seditious, Destabilizing, Insurrectionary

Antonyms: Supportive, Loyal, Upholding, Conforming

Example: The government banned the group for distributing subversive pamphlets.

4 Venal (adjective)

भ्रष्ट

Venal meaning

Showing willingness to be bribed; corrupt.

Synonyms: Corrupt, Bribable, Dishonest, Mercenary

Antonyms: Honest, Incorruptible, Upright, Ethical

Example: The venal official accepted money to approve illegal contracts.

5 Unassuming (adjective)

विनम्र

Unassuming meaning

Modest; not pretentious or arrogant.

Synonyms: Modest, Humble, Self-effacing, Unpretentious

Antonyms: Arrogant, Pretentious, Boastful, Conceited

Example: Despite his achievements, he remained unassuming and polite.

6 Extrinsic (adjective)

बाह्य

Extrinsic meaning

Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

Synonyms: External, Outside, Outward, Exogenous

Antonyms: Intrinsic, Inherent, Essential, Innate

Example: Her motivation was extrinsic, driven mainly by rewards and praise.

7 Incidental (adjective)

आकस्मिक

Incidental meaning

Happening as a minor accompaniment; not the main part or purpose.

Synonyms: Minor, Secondary, Peripheral, Unplanned

Antonyms: Main, Primary, Central, Essential

Example: Any incidental expenses during the trip will be reimbursed later.

8 Contrived (adjective)

कृत्रिम

Contrived meaning

Artificial or forced; not natural or genuine.

Synonyms: Artificial, Forced, Fabricated, Unnatural

Antonyms: Natural, Genuine, Spontaneous, Authentic

Example: The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.

9 Profane (adjective)

अपवित्र

Profane meaning

Not respectful of religion; using rude or blasphemous language.

Synonyms: Blasphemous, Irreverent, Vulgar, Obscene

Antonyms: Sacred, Reverent, Holy, Respectful

Example: He was warned not to use profane words inside the temple.

10 Pretext (noun)

बहाना

Pretext meaning

A reason given to justify an action that is not the real reason.

Synonyms: Excuse, Alibi, Justification, Cover

Antonyms: Truth, Reality, Honesty, Candor

Example: He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

11 Indigent (adjective)

अत्यंत निर्धन

Indigent meaning

Very poor; lacking basic necessities.

Synonyms: Poor, Needy, Destitute, Impoverished

Antonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous, Well-off

Example: The charity provided shelter and food for indigent families during winter.

12 Platitude (noun)

घिसा-पिटा कथन

Platitude meaning

A remark or statement that is used too often and lacks originality or real meaning.

Synonyms: Cliche, Trite remark, Banality, Commonplace

Antonyms: Originality, Novelty, Insight, Profundity

Example: His speech was full of platitudes about hard work, but offered no real solutions.

13 Latent (adjective)

गुप्त

Latent meaning

Existing but not yet visible, active, or developed.

Synonyms: Hidden, Dormant, Concealed, Underlying

Antonyms: Obvious, Apparent, Active, Manifest

Example: She has a latent talent for music that appeared only after practice.

14 Acme (noun)

चरम सीमा

Acme meaning

The highest point or peak of something.

Synonyms: Peak, Pinnacle, Zenith, Apex

Antonyms: Bottom, Nadir, Low point, Base

Example: Winning the gold medal was the acme of her athletic career.

15 Doleful (adjective)

शोकपूर्ण

Doleful meaning

Showing sorrow; very sad and mournful.

Synonyms: Mournful, Melancholy, Sorrowful, Woeful

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Happy, Jubilant

Example: He gave a doleful look after hearing the disappointing news.

16 Atrophy (noun/verb)

शोष

Atrophy meaning

The wasting away or weakening of a body part or ability due to lack of use.

Synonyms: Wasting, Deterioration, Degeneration, Decline

Antonyms: Growth, Development, Strengthening, Improvement

Example: Without regular exercise, the muscles may atrophy over time.

17 Veneer (noun)

आवरण

Veneer meaning

A thin decorative layer, or an outward appearance that hides the true nature.

Synonyms: Facade, Covering, Surface, Front

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Genuineness, Openness

Example: Beneath his calm veneer, he was actually very nervous.

18 Manifest (verb/adjective)

प्रकट करना

Manifest meaning

Show or display clearly; become evident.

Synonyms: Reveal, Display, Demonstrate, Emerge

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress

Example: The symptoms began to manifest after a few days of infection.

19 Nominal (adjective)

मामूली

Nominal meaning

(1) In name only; not real. (नाममात्र) (2) Very small in amount.

Synonyms: In name only, Titular, Token, Minimal

Antonyms: Real, Substantial, Genuine, Significant

Example: He is the nominal head of the company, but others make the decisions.

20 Crux (noun)

मूल मुद्दा

Crux meaning

The most important or central point of a matter.

Synonyms: Core, Essence, Gist, Kernel

Antonyms: Triviality, Detail, Peripheral point, Irrelevance

Example: The crux of the debate is whether the policy will truly help the poor.

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