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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Vendetta (noun)

खून का बदला / प्रतिशोध की दुश्मनी

Vendetta meaning

A prolonged bitter quarrel or a campaign of revenge, especially between families or groups.

Synonyms: Feud, Revenge, Vengeance, Retribution

Antonyms: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Amity, Peace

Example: The rival groups continued their vendetta for years, harming everyone involved.

2 Macabre (adjective)

मृत्यु से संबंधित भयावह

Macabre meaning

Disturbingly grim or concerned with death.

Synonyms: Grim, Ghoulish, Morbid, Ghastly

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Pleasant, Wholesome

Example: The movie had a macabre atmosphere, filled with eerie silence and death-like imagery.

3 Tribulation (noun)

कष्ट / विपत्ति

Tribulation meaning

A state of great trouble or suffering.

Synonyms: Hardship, Adversity, Ordeal, Affliction

Antonyms: Comfort, Ease, Happiness, Relief

Example: She faced many tribulations while building her career from scratch.

4 Mutiny (noun)

विद्रोह

Mutiny meaning

An open rebellion against lawful authority, especially by soldiers or sailors.

Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Insurrection, Uprising

Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Loyalty, Submission

Example: The sailors planned a mutiny after months of harsh treatment.

5 Vignette (noun)

संक्षिप्त चित्रण

Vignette meaning

A short, vivid description or scene, especially in writing; a brief episode.

Synonyms: Sketch, Snapshot, Anecdote, Portrait

Antonyms: Epic, Novel, Chronicle, Full-length account

Example: The author opened the chapter with a vignette of village life at dawn.

6 Espionage (noun)

जासूसी

Espionage meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to obtain secret information.

Synonyms: Spying, Intelligence-gathering, Surveillance, Infiltration

Antonyms: Honesty, Openness, Disclosure, Transparency

Example: The agency was accused of espionage to steal confidential defence plans.

7 Nexus (noun)

संबंध / कड़ी

Nexus meaning

A connection or link between people, things, or ideas; a central point of connection.

Synonyms: Link, Connection, Bond, Tie

Antonyms: Separation, Disconnection, Divide, Detachment

Example: The report highlighted the nexus between corruption and organized crime.

8 Elixir (noun)

अमृत / जीवनदायी औषधि

Elixir meaning

A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or give long life; something that revitalizes.

Synonyms: Potion, Tonic, Remedy, Panacea

Antonyms: Poison, Toxin, Venom, Contaminant

Example: For him, morning tea was an elixir that instantly revived his energy.

9 Diaspora (noun)

प्रवासी समुदाय / मातृभूमि से बाहर फैला समुदाय

Diaspora meaning

A community of people living outside their original homeland, often spread across different countries.

Synonyms: Expatriate community, Dispersion, Emigrant community, Scattering

Antonyms: Homeland, Return, Repatriation, Homecoming

Example: The Indian diaspora has helped spread Indian culture and businesses across the world.

10 Trauma (noun)

आघात

Trauma meaning

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience; serious physical or emotional injury.

Synonyms: Shock, Distress, Injury, Wound

Antonyms: Comfort, Calm, Healing, Well-being

Example: The accident left him with lasting trauma and fear of driving.

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