1 Vivacious (adjective)
जीवंत, उत्साहपूर्ण
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.
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1 Vivacious (adjective)
जीवंत, उत्साहपूर्ण
Synonyms: Lively, Energetic, Spirited, Animated
Antonyms: Dull, Lethargic, Gloomy, Lifeless
Example: Her vivacious personality lit up the entire room.
2 Extemporaneous (adjective)
आकस्मिक
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
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
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
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
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
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
Synonyms: Arduous, Strenuous, Toilsome, Demanding
Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Simple, Light
Example: Completing the project without support was a laborious task.
9 Desolate (adjective)
उजाड़
Synonyms: Barren, Deserted, Bleak, Lonely
Antonyms: Populated, Lively, Cheerful, Thriving
Example: After the storm, the village looked desolate and silent.
10 Cardinal (adjective)
प्रधान
Synonyms: Principal, Primary, Fundamental, Essential
Antonyms: Minor, Secondary, Trivial, Insignificant
Example: Honesty is a cardinal virtue in any relationship.
11 Wrath (noun)
क्रोध
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
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
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
Synonyms: Penal, Disciplinary, Retributive, Punishing
Antonyms: Rewarding, Lenient, Merciful, Forgiving
Example: The court imposed punitive measures to deter future violations.
15 Grotesque (adjective)
विकृत
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
Synonyms: Caustic, Erosive, Acidic, Destructive
Antonyms: Harmless, Gentle, Protective, Noncorrosive
Example: Corrosive chemicals must be stored carefully to prevent accidents.
17 Cosmopolitan (adjective)
विश्वनागरिक
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
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
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
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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