1 Balk (verb)
हिचकिचाना
Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
Synonyms: Hesitate, Flinch, Resist, Refuse
Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Comply, Proceed
Example: She balked at the idea of moving to a new city on such short notice.
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1 Balk (verb)
हिचकिचाना
Synonyms: Hesitate, Flinch, Resist, Refuse
Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Comply, Proceed
Example: She balked at the idea of moving to a new city on such short notice.
2 Fallow (adjective)
परती
Synonyms: Uncultivated, Unplanted, Unsown, Idle
Antonyms: Cultivated, Planted, Productive, Fertile
Example: The farmer left the field fallow for a season to improve the soil.
3 Gaffe (noun)
भूल
Synonyms: Blunder, Slip, Faux pas, Mistake
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Success, Triumph
Example: He made a gaffe by calling his teacher by the wrong name in front of the class.
4 Glut (noun)
अधिकता
Synonyms: Surplus, Excess, Overabundance, Flood
Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage, Lack, Deficit
Example: There was a glut of tomatoes in the market, so prices fell sharply.
5 Jingoism (noun)
आक्रामक राष्ट्रवाद
Synonyms: Chauvinism, Ultranationalism, Bellicism, Hyperpatriotism
Antonyms: Pacifism, Internationalism, Cosmopolitanism, Moderation
Example: His speech was criticized for promoting jingoism and pushing the country toward conflict.
6 Junta (noun)
सैन्य शासन
Synonyms: Regime, Military government, Cabal, Ruling clique
Antonyms: Democracy, Civilian government, Republic, Elected government
Example: After the coup, the junta suspended the constitution and took control of the administration.
7 Parry (verb)
वार टालना
Synonyms: Deflect, Block, Ward off, Dodge
Antonyms: Accept, Receive, Allow, Confront
Example: The boxer parried the punch and quickly counterattacked.
8 Raze (verb)
ध्वस्त करना
Synonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Level, Wreck
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Restore
Example: The old building was razed to make space for a new highway.
9 Rout (noun)
अव्यवस्थित पलायन
Synonyms: Defeat, Fiasco, Debacle, Collapse
Antonyms: Victory, Triumph, Advance, Success
Example: The sudden ambush turned their organized march into a rout.
10 Spate (noun)
बाढ़
Synonyms: Flood, Surge, Wave, Flurry
Antonyms: Drought, Scarcity, Shortage, Lull
Example: A spate of complaints forced the company to change its policy.
11 Vanquish (verb)
पराजित करना
Synonyms: Defeat, Conquer, Overcome, Subdue
Antonyms: Surrender, Yield, Lose, Succumb
Example: The army managed to vanquish the enemy after a long battle.
12 Confute (verb)
खंडन करना
Synonyms: Refute, Rebut, Disprove, Contradict
Antonyms: Confirm, Support, Validate, Substantiate
Example: The lawyer confuted the witness’s claim with clear evidence.
13 Aver (verb)
दृढ़तापूर्वक कहना
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Affirm, Maintain
Antonyms: Deny, Dispute, Retract, Contradict
Example: She averred that she had never seen the document before.
14 Influx (noun)
बड़ी संख्या में आवक
Synonyms: Inflow, Inrush, Stream, Flood
Antonyms: Outflow, Exodus, Departure, Efflux
Example: The city saw an influx of tourists during the festival season.
15 Deem (verb)
समझना
Synonyms: Consider, Regard, Judge, View
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Neglect, Dismiss
Example: The committee deemed the proposal unnecessary.
16 Foil (verb)
विफल करना
Synonyms: Thwart, Prevent, Frustrate, Obstruct
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Promote, Facilitate
Example: The police foiled the robbery before it could happen.
17 Avid (adjective)
उत्सुक
Synonyms: Eager, Enthusiastic, Keen, Ardent
Antonyms: Indifferent, Apathetic, Uninterested, Reluctant
Example: He is an avid reader who finishes a book every week.
18 Curt (adjective)
रूखा
Synonyms: Abrupt, Brusque, Blunt, Terse
Antonyms: Polite, Courteous, Warm, Lengthy
Example: His curt reply made it clear he didn’t want to talk.
19 Waive (verb)
छोड़ देना
Synonyms: Relinquish, Forgo, Abandon, Renounce
Antonyms: Enforce, Claim, Assert, Demand
Example: The bank agreed to waive the late fee for this month.
20 Revile (verb)
गाली देना
Synonyms: Abuse, Insult, Vilify, Denounce
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Admire, Applaud
Example: The crowd began to revile the player after the mistake.
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