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1 Vivacious (adjective)

जीवंत, उत्साहपूर्ण

Vivacious meaning

Lively, energetic, and full of life.

Synonyms: Lively, Energetic, Spirited, Animated

Antonyms: Dull, Lethargic, Gloomy, Lifeless

Example: Her vivacious personality lit up the entire room.

2 Extemporaneous (adjective)

आकस्मिक

Extemporaneous meaning

Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.

Synonyms: Impromptu, Unrehearsed, Spontaneous, Unplanned

Antonyms: Prepared, Rehearsed, Planned, Scripted

Example: He gave an extemporaneous speech when the microphone suddenly stopped working.

3 Omnivorous (adjective)

सर्वाहारी

Omnivorous meaning

Eating both plants and animals; having a wide variety of tastes or interests.

Synonyms: All-eating, Voracious, Unselective, Generalist

Antonyms: Carnivorous, Herbivorous, Selective, Picky

Example: Humans are omnivorous and can survive on both plant-based and animal-based foods.

4 Tangential (adjective)

संबंधित न होकर मुख्य विषय से हटकर

Tangential meaning

Only slightly connected to the main subject; diverging from the main point.

Synonyms: Irrelevant, Peripheral, Indirect, Off-topic

Antonyms: Relevant, Central, Direct, Pertinent

Example: His comments were tangential and did not address the main issue.

5 Preposterous (adjective)

बेतुका

Preposterous meaning

Completely unreasonable; absurd.

Synonyms: Absurd, Ridiculous, Ludicrous, Nonsensical

Antonyms: Reasonable, Sensible, Logical, Rational

Example: It is preposterous to think that one person can do all the work alone.

6 Chivalrous (adjective)

शिष्ट और सम्मानजनक

Chivalrous meaning

Courteous and honorable, especially towards women; showing bravery and polite behavior.

Synonyms: Gallant, Courteous, Honorable, Knightly

Antonyms: Rude, Dishonorable, Impolite, Selfish

Example: He was chivalrous and offered his seat to the elderly woman.

7 Auxiliary (adjective)

सहायक

Auxiliary meaning

Providing additional help or support; extra.

Synonyms: Supporting, Additional, Supplementary, Backup

Antonyms: Primary, Main, Principal, Essential

Example: The hospital arranged auxiliary staff to manage the extra patients.

8 Laborious (adjective)

कष्टसाध्य

Laborious meaning

Requiring a lot of effort and hard work; tiring.

Synonyms: Arduous, Strenuous, Toilsome, Demanding

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Simple, Light

Example: Completing the project without support was a laborious task.

9 Desolate (adjective)

उजाड़

Desolate meaning

Deserted and empty; feeling very sad and lonely.

Synonyms: Barren, Deserted, Bleak, Lonely

Antonyms: Populated, Lively, Cheerful, Thriving

Example: After the storm, the village looked desolate and silent.

10 Cardinal (adjective)

प्रधान

Cardinal meaning

Most important; fundamental.

Synonyms: Principal, Primary, Fundamental, Essential

Antonyms: Minor, Secondary, Trivial, Insignificant

Example: Honesty is a cardinal virtue in any relationship.

11 Wrath (noun)

क्रोध

Wrath meaning

Extreme anger; fury.

Synonyms: Rage, Fury, Anger, Ire

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Serenity, Kindness

Example: His reckless actions brought the wrath of his superiors.

12 Gaunt (adjective)

दुबला-पतला

Gaunt meaning

Thin and bony, especially due to illness, hunger, or suffering.

Synonyms: Emaciated, Haggard, Skeletal, Lean

Antonyms: Plump, Well-fed, Robust, Stout

Example: After weeks without proper food, he looked gaunt and exhausted.

13 Suffrage (noun)

मताधिकार

Suffrage meaning

The right to vote in political elections.

Synonyms: Franchise, Voting right, Enfranchisement, Ballot

Antonyms: Disenfranchisement, Ineligibility, Exclusion, Restriction

Example: Women fought for decades to win suffrage and equal political rights.

14 Punitive (adjective)

दंडात्मक

Punitive meaning

Intended as punishment.

Synonyms: Penal, Disciplinary, Retributive, Punishing

Antonyms: Rewarding, Lenient, Merciful, Forgiving

Example: The court imposed punitive measures to deter future violations.

15 Grotesque (adjective)

विकृत

Grotesque meaning

Extremely ugly or strange in a shocking way.

Synonyms: Bizarre, Distorted, Hideous, Monstrous

Antonyms: Beautiful, Normal, Attractive, Pleasant

Example: The movie showed a grotesque creature with a twisted face.

16 Corrosive (adjective)

संक्षारक

Corrosive meaning

Able to destroy or damage something gradually by chemical action; harshly destructive.

Synonyms: Caustic, Erosive, Acidic, Destructive

Antonyms: Harmless, Gentle, Protective, Noncorrosive

Example: Corrosive chemicals must be stored carefully to prevent accidents.

17 Cosmopolitan (adjective)

विश्वनागरिक

Cosmopolitan meaning

Familiar with and influenced by many different countries and cultures; sophisticated.

Synonyms: International, Worldly, Multicultural, Sophisticated

Antonyms: Provincial, Parochial, Insular, Narrow-minded

Example: Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city where people from many cultures live and work together.

18 Surveillance (noun)

निगरानी

Surveillance meaning

Close observation, especially of a person or place, often by authorities to prevent crime.

Synonyms: Monitoring, Observation, Watch, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Neglect, Inattention, Ignorance, Disregard

Example: The area was placed under surveillance after repeated incidents of theft.

19 Ruse (noun)

चाल

Ruse meaning

A trick intended to deceive someone.

Synonyms: Trick, Deception, Stratagem, Ploy

Antonyms: Honesty, Truth, Sincerity, Openness

Example: The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.

20 Remnant (noun)

अवशेष

Remnant meaning

A small remaining part or piece left after the main part is gone.

Synonyms: Remainder, Leftover, Residue, Fragment

Antonyms: Whole, Entirety, Completion, Totality

Example: Only a remnant of the old wall remained after the earthquake.

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