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1 Momentous (adjective)

महत्वपूर्ण

Momentous meaning

Very important or significant, especially because of long-lasting effects.

Synonyms: Significant, Important, Historic, Consequential

Antonyms: Trivial, Insignificant, Minor, Inconsequential

Example: Signing the peace treaty was a momentous decision that changed the region’s future.

2 Suppress (verb)

दबाना

Suppress meaning

Put an end to, prevent from being seen/heard/known, or hold back.

Synonyms: Restrain, Stifle, Curb, Subdue

Antonyms: Encourage, Release, Promote, Reveal

Example: The government tried to suppress the report, but it was leaked to the public.

3 Tarnish (verb)

धूमिल करना

Tarnish meaning

Make less valuable or respected; lose or cause to lose shine.

Synonyms: Stain, Disgrace, Mar, Sully

Antonyms: Polish, Honor, Enhance, Glorify

Example: The scandal could tarnish his reputation for years.

4 Counterpart (noun)

समकक्ष

Counterpart meaning

A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another in a different place or situation.

Synonyms: Equivalent, Peer, Match, Opposite number

Antonyms: Original, Mismatch, Unrelated, Different

Example: She met her French counterpart to discuss the new partnership plan.

5 Regime (noun)

शासन व्यवस्था

Regime meaning

A government or system of rule; also a planned way of doing things (especially diet/training).

Synonyms: Administration, Government, Rule, System

Antonyms: Anarchy, Chaos, Lawlessness, Disorder

Example: The new regime introduced strict economic reforms within its first year.

6 Unruly (adjective)

उच्छृंखल

Unruly meaning

Not willing to obey rules or control; difficult to manage.

Synonyms: Disorderly, Rebellious, Wild, Unmanageable

Antonyms: Obedient, Disciplined, Orderly, Compliant

Example: The teacher struggled to control the unruly class during the last period.

7 Drudgery (noun)

कठिन परिश्रम

Drudgery meaning

Hard, boring, and repetitive work.

Synonyms: Toil, Grind, Tedium, Menial work

Antonyms: Pleasure, Leisure, Enjoyment, Recreation

Example: He wanted a job that offered creativity, not endless drudgery.

8 Agitation (noun)

आंदोलन

Agitation meaning

A state of nervous excitement or unrest; public protest or campaigning.

Synonyms: Unrest, Turmoil, Uproar, Protest

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Tranquility, Composure

Example: The workers’ agitation continued until their demands were formally addressed.

9 Lethal (adjective)

घातक

Lethal meaning

Capable of causing death; deadly.

Synonyms: Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Virulent

Antonyms: Harmless, Safe, Benign, Nonfatal

Example: Even a small dose of the chemical can be lethal.

10 Consternation (noun)

घबराहट

Consternation meaning

A feeling of sudden shock, worry, or confusion.

Synonyms: Dismay, Alarm, Apprehension, Bewilderment

Antonyms: Calm, Composure, Confidence, Reassurance

Example: The sudden announcement caused consternation among the employees.

11 Acute (adjective)

तीव्र, गंभीर

Acute meaning

Sharp, severe, or intense; having a keen perception or sensitivity.

Synonyms: Sharp, Severe, Intense, Keen

Antonyms: Chronic, Mild, Dull, Insignificant

Example: He was suffering from acute pain after the accident.

12 Anguish (noun)

व्यथा

Anguish meaning

Severe mental or physical pain; great suffering.

Synonyms: Agony, Torment, Misery, Distress

Antonyms: Comfort, Joy, Relief, Peace

Example: She felt deep anguish after hearing the bad news.

13 Canon (noun)

मान्य नियम/मानक; आधिकारिक ग्रंथ-संग्रह

Canon meaning

A set of accepted rules, standards, or important works (especially in art/literature); also, an official collection of sacred writings.

Synonyms: Standard, Principle, Rule, Doctrine

Antonyms: Heresy, Anomaly, Deviation, Irregularity

Example: Shakespeare’s plays are part of the literary canon.

14 Facet (noun)

पहलू

Facet meaning

One aspect or side of something; also, a small flat surface on a cut gemstone.

Synonyms: Aspect, Side, Feature, Angle

Antonyms: Whole, Entirety, Totality, Unity

Example: Honesty is an important facet of his personality.

15 Linchpin (noun)

मुख्य कड़ी

Linchpin meaning

A person or thing that is essential and holds something together.

Synonyms: Key, Cornerstone, Anchor, Mainstay

Antonyms: Nonessential, Accessory, Trifle, Extra

Example: Trust is the linchpin of a strong relationship.

16 Missive (noun)

पत्र

Missive meaning

A written message or letter, especially a formal one.

Synonyms: Letter, Message, Note, Dispatch

Antonyms: Silence, Speech, Conversation, Verbal message

Example: He sent a missive to the manager explaining the issue.

17 Momentum (noun)

गति

Momentum meaning

The force or speed gained by motion; the drive that keeps an activity moving forward.

Synonyms: Impetus, Drive, Force, Thrust

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inertia, Halt, Stillness

Example: The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.

18 Proprietor (noun)

मालिक

Proprietor meaning

An owner of a business or property.

Synonyms: Owner, Landlord, Boss, Holder

Antonyms: Tenant, Employee, Renter, Borrower

Example: The proprietor of the shop greeted every customer warmly.

19 Schema (noun)

रूपरेखा

Schema meaning

A plan, outline, or framework for organizing information or ideas.

Synonyms: Framework, Blueprint, Outline, Structure

Antonyms: Chaos, Disorder, Confusion, Randomness

Example: The teacher gave a schema to help students organize their notes.

20 Tension (noun)

तनाव

Tension meaning

Mental or emotional strain; the state of being stretched tight.

Synonyms: Stress, Strain, Anxiety, Pressure

Antonyms: Relaxation, Calm, Ease, Peace

Example: There was tension in the room before the results were announced.

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