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1 Agony (noun)

यातना

Agony meaning

Extreme physical or mental pain.

Synonyms: Anguish, Torment, Misery, Distress

Antonyms: Comfort, Relief, Ease, Pleasure

Example: She was in agony after hearing the tragic news.

2 Brink (noun)

कगार

Brink meaning

The edge of something, especially a dangerous or critical point.

Synonyms: Edge, Verge, Threshold, Boundary

Antonyms: Center, Safety, Stability, Security

Example: The company was on the brink of collapse after months of losses.

3 Deduce (verb)

निष्कर्ष निकालना

Deduce meaning

To reach a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning.

Synonyms: Infer, Conclude, Derive, Reason

Antonyms: Misinterpret, Guess, Doubt, Ignore

Example: From the clues, the detective could deduce who committed the crime.

4 Distort (verb)

विकृत करना

Distort meaning

Twist or change something out of its true, original, or natural meaning/shape.

Synonyms: Twist, Deform, Misrepresent, Warps

Antonyms: Clarify, Preserve, Maintain, Represent

Example: The story was distorted so much that the real facts were lost.

5 Expel (verb)

बाहर निकालना

Expel meaning

Force someone or something to leave a place.

Synonyms: Eject, Oust, Evict, Banish

Antonyms: Admit, Invite, Retain, Welcome

Example: The school decided to expel the student for repeated misconduct.

6 Faction (noun)

गुट

Faction meaning

A small organized group within a larger group, often with different opinions or goals.

Synonyms: Group, Clique, Sect, Bloc

Antonyms: Unity, Whole, Harmony, Agreement

Example: A faction within the party opposed the new policy strongly.

7 Hazard (noun)

खतरा

Hazard meaning

A danger or risk that may cause harm.

Synonyms: Danger, Risk, Threat, Peril

Antonyms: Safety, Security, Protection, Certainty

Example: Wet floors are a hazard because people can slip and fall.

8 Monopoly (noun)

एकाधिकार

Monopoly meaning

Exclusive control of a market or service by one company or group.

Synonyms: Domination, Control, Exclusivity, Cornering

Antonyms: Competition, Rivalry, Free market, Diversity

Example: The company was accused of creating a monopoly in the telecom sector.

9 Speculation (noun)

अटकल

Speculation meaning

The act of forming a theory or guess without firm evidence.

Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Surmise

Antonyms: Certainty, Proof, Fact, Verification

Example: There is a lot of speculation about who will lead the team next season.

10 Tribute (noun)

श्रद्धांजलि

Tribute meaning

Something given or said to show respect, gratitude, or admiration.

Synonyms: Homage, Praise, Salute, Commendation

Antonyms: Insult, Criticism, Disrespect, Condemnation

Example: The players paid tribute to the coach after the final match.

11 Categorical (adjective)

स्पष्ट और निस्संदेह; बिना किसी अपवाद के

Categorical meaning

Absolute and unambiguous; stated clearly without exception.

Synonyms: Absolute, Unambiguous, Definitive, Explicit

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Conditional, Uncertain, Vague

Example: She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.

12 Overt (adjective)

प्रकट; खुला

Overt meaning

Done or shown openly; not secret or hidden.

Synonyms: Open, Obvious, Apparent, Explicit

Antonyms: Covert, Hidden, Secret, Concealed

Example: There was overt hostility in his tone during the meeting.

13 Pillage (verb)

लूटपाट करना

Pillage meaning

Rob a place using violence, especially during war; loot.

Synonyms: Loot, Plunder, Ransack, Ravage

Antonyms: Protect, Guard, Secure, Preserve

Example: The invading army began to pillage the villages for food and valuables.

14 Anecdote (noun)

किस्सा

Anecdote meaning

A short and interesting story about a real incident or person.

Synonyms: Story, Tale, Narrative, Incident

Antonyms: Fact, Data, Proof, Evidence

Example: He began his speech with a funny anecdote from his college days.

15 Undulate (verb)

लहराना

Undulate meaning

Move with a smooth wavelike motion.

Synonyms: Wave, Ripple, Oscillate, Sway

Antonyms: Stabilize, Straighten, Flatten, Steady

Example: The flag undulated gently in the wind.

16 Travesty (noun)

विद्रूप

Travesty meaning

A false, ridiculous, or distorted representation of something; a mockery.

Synonyms: Mockery, Parody, Farce, Distortion

Antonyms: Reality, Accuracy, Truth, Authenticity

Example: The trial was a travesty of justice

17 Vacuous (adjective)

खोखला; अर्थहीन

Vacuous meaning

Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; empty-headed.

Synonyms: Empty, Mindless, Meaningless, Inane

Antonyms: Intelligent, Thoughtful, Meaningful, Profound

Example: He kept giving vacuous answers that explained nothing.

18 Flamboyant (adjective)

चमक-दमक वाला

Flamboyant meaning

Showy, flashy, and confident in a way that attracts attention.

Synonyms: Showy, Flashy, Extravagant, Ostentatious

Antonyms: Modest, Plain, Simple, Reserved

Example: His flamboyant style of dressing made him stand out in every crowd.

19 Homage (noun)

श्रद्धांजलि

Homage meaning

Special honor or respect shown publicly.

Synonyms: Tribute, Respect, Honor, Salute

Antonyms: Disrespect, Insult, Contempt, Dishonor

Example: The team paid homage to the coach with a standing ovation.

20 Ulterior (adjective)

छिपा हुआ

Ulterior meaning

Hidden; beyond what is obvious, especially a secret motive.

Synonyms: Hidden, Secret, Undisclosed, Concealed

Antonyms: Open, Honest, Obvious, Transparent

Example: He offered help, but she suspected an ulterior motive.

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