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1 Barrage (noun/verb)

बमबारी; बांध

Barrage meaning

(Noun) A sudden, intense attack or a rapid outpouring (especially of words, questions, or criticism); a barrier built across a river to control water flow.

Synonyms: Volley, Onslaught, Blitz, Fusillade

Antonyms: Lull, Calm, Peace, Truce

Example: The minister faced a barrage of questions during the press conference.

2 Compulsory (adjective)

अनिवार्य

Compulsory meaning

Required by law, rules, or authority; mandatory.

Synonyms: Mandatory, Obligatory, Required, Necessary

Antonyms: Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Elective

Example: Wearing a helmet is compulsory for two-wheeler riders in many states.

3 Delirium (noun)

प्रलाप

Delirium meaning

A disturbed state of mind with confusion, restlessness, and sometimes hallucinations, often caused by illness or fever.

Synonyms: Confusion, Frenzy, Disorientation, Hallucination

Antonyms: Clarity, Sanity, Awareness, Composure

Example: Due to high fever, the patient slipped into delirium and spoke incoherently.

4 Desist (verb)

विरत होना

Desist meaning

Stop doing something; cease.

Synonyms: Cease, Stop, Refrain, Discontinue

Antonyms: Continue, Persist, Proceed, Maintain

Example: The police warned the crowd to desist from throwing stones.

5 Irrevocable (adjective)

अपरिवर्तनीय

Irrevocable meaning

Impossible to change, reverse, or take back.

Synonyms: Unalterable, Irreversible, Permanent, Final

Antonyms: Reversible, Changeable, Revocable, Temporary

Example: Once the confession was recorded, it became an irrevocable part of the case file.

6 Narcissist (noun)

आत्ममुग्ध व्यक्ति

Narcissist meaning

A person who is excessively self-centered and has an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

Synonyms: Egotist, Egomaniac, Conceited person, Self-admirer

Antonyms: Humble person, Modest person, Altruist, Selfless person

Example: Everyone avoided working with him because he was a narcissist who took all the credit.

7 Nemesis (noun)

कट्टर शत्रु; विनाश का कारण

Nemesis meaning

A long-standing rival or archenemy; something or someone that causes your downfall.

Synonyms: Archenemy, Adversary, Rival, Foil

Antonyms: Ally, Friend, Supporter, Benefactor

Example: His overconfidence became his nemesis in the final match.

8 Pungent (adjective)

तीखा; तेज गंध वाला

Pungent meaning

Having a strong, sharp smell or taste; sharply critical in expression.

Synonyms: Sharp, Acrid, Strong, Piercing

Antonyms: Mild, Bland, Odorless, Gentle

Example: The pungent smell of garlic filled the entire kitchen.

9 Sabotage (noun/verb)

तोड़फोड़; विध्वंस

Sabotage meaning

(Noun) Deliberate destruction or obstruction to weaken an effort, project, or system.

Synonyms: Undermine, Disrupt, Subvert, Wreck

Antonyms: Support, Assist, Aid, Promote

Example: The team suspected someone tried to sabotage the experiment by damaging the equipment.

10 Superficial (adjective)

सतही

Superficial meaning

Existing or occurring on the surface; not deep or thorough; only apparent.

Synonyms: Shallow, Surface-level, Frivolous, Skin-deep

Antonyms: Deep, Profound, Thorough, Genuine

Example: His knowledge of the topic was superficial, so he could not answer detailed questions.

11 Digress (verb)

विषयांतर करना

Digress meaning

Depart briefly from the main subject; wander off topic.

Synonyms: Deviate, Ramble, Diverge, Meander

Antonyms: Focus, Concentrate, Adhere, Stick

Example: During the lecture, he began to digress into unrelated personal stories.

12 Interminable (adjective)

अनंत सा लगने वाला

Interminable meaning

Seemingly endless; continuing for an unusually long time.

Synonyms: Endless, Unending, Never-ending, Protracted

Antonyms: Brief, Short, Finite, Limited

Example: The meeting felt interminable, stretching late into the evening.

13 Occlude (verb)

अवरुद्ध करना

Occlude meaning

Block or obstruct (a passage, opening, or flow).

Synonyms: Obstruct, Block, Clog, Impede

Antonyms: Unblock, Clear, Open, Allow

Example: A blood clot can occlude an artery and restrict blood flow.

14 Officious (adjective)

दखलअंदाज

Officious meaning

Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; meddlesome.

Synonyms: Meddlesome, Intrusive, Interfering, Pushy

Antonyms: Unobtrusive, Reserved, Modest, Reticent

Example: The officious clerk kept giving unwanted instructions to everyone in the line.

15 Extricate (verb)

मुक्त करना

Extricate meaning

Free (someone or something) from a difficult or complicated situation.

Synonyms: Disentangle, Release, Free, Unravel

Antonyms: Entangle, Trap, Ensnare, Involve

Example: She managed to extricate herself from the conflict without taking sides.

16 Infinitesimal (adjective)

अतिसूक्ष्म

Infinitesimal meaning

Extremely small; so small as to be almost immeasurable.

Synonyms: Minute, Tiny, Microscopic, Minuscule

Antonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Vast

Example: The change in temperature was infinitesimal, barely noticeable.

17 Litany (noun)

लंबी सूची

Litany meaning

A long, repetitive series or list, often of complaints or phrases.

Synonyms: List, Recital, Catalog, Enumeration

Antonyms: Silence, Break, Pause, Interruption

Example: He delivered a litany of complaints about the service and the delay.

18 Regale (verb)

मनोरंजन करना

Regale meaning

Entertain or amuse someone with talk or stories.

Synonyms: Entertain, Amuse, Delight, Charm

Antonyms: Bore, Displease, Tire, Depress

Example: He regaled the guests with stories from his travels.

19 Gesticulate (verb)

हाथों के इशारे करना

Gesticulate meaning

Use gestures, especially exaggerated ones, while speaking.

Synonyms: Gesture, Signal, Motion, Wave

Antonyms: Restrain, Still, Calm, Quiet

Example: He began to gesticulate wildly to explain his point across the noisy room.

20 Talisman (noun)

ताबीज

Talisman meaning

An object believed to bring good luck or provide protection.

Synonyms: Amulet, Charm, Token, Mascot

Antonyms: Curse, Jinx, Misfortune, Hex

Example: She carried a small talisman in her pocket for protection during the journey.

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