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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Accomplice (noun)

सह-अपराधी

Accomplice meaning

A person who helps someone else commit a crime or wrongdoing.

Synonyms: Partner in crime, Collaborator, Associate, Cohort

Antonyms: Opponent, Adversary, Victim, Informant

Example: The thief escaped, but his accomplice was caught by the police.

2 Cerebral (adjective)

मस्तिष्क संबंधी / बौद्धिक

Cerebral meaning

Related to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional.

Synonyms: Intellectual, Rational, Analytical, Thoughtful

Antonyms: Emotional, Unthinking, Irrational, Instinctive

Example: The movie was cerebral and required deep thinking to understand.

3 Grueling (adjective)

अत्यधिक कठिन और थकाने वाला

Grueling meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding; very difficult to endure.

Synonyms: Exhausting, Arduous, Strenuous, Backbreaking

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Relaxing, Light

Example: The grueling trek left everyone exhausted by nightfall.

4 Magnitude (noun)

परिमाण

Magnitude meaning

The great size, extent, or importance of something; the measurement of how big or strong it is.

Synonyms: Size, Extent, Scale, Importance

Antonyms: Smallness, Insignificance, Minutenness, Triviality

Example: The magnitude of the earthquake was so high that it was felt across several cities.

5 Plaintiff (noun)

वादी

Plaintiff meaning

A person who brings a case against someone in a court of law.

Synonyms: Complainant, Claimant, Litigant, Accuser

Antonyms: Defendant, Respondent, Accused, Offender

Example: The plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages.

6 Provincial (adjective)

प्रांतीय / संकीर्ण सोच वाला

Provincial meaning

Related to a province or region; not sophisticated or having a narrow outlook.

Synonyms: Regional, Local, Parochial, Unsophisticated

Antonyms: Cosmopolitan, Sophisticated, Worldly, Broad-minded

Example: His provincial attitude made it hard for him to accept new ideas.

7 Spendthrift (noun)

फिजूलखर्च व्यक्ति

Spendthrift meaning

A person who spends money in an extravagant and wasteful way.

Synonyms: Squanderer, Wastrel, Big spender, Prodigal

Antonyms: Saver, Miser, Frugal person, Penny-pincher

Example: As a spendthrift, he burned through his salary within a week.

8 Sullen (adjective)

उदास और चिड़चिड़ा

Sullen meaning

Bad-tempered and silent; showing gloom or resentment.

Synonyms: Morose, Surly, Gloomy, Glum

Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant, Friendly, Bright

Example: He sat in a sullen mood and refused to speak to anyone.

9 Unwitting (adjective)

अनजान / अनजाने में

Unwitting meaning

Not aware of what is happening; not done intentionally.

Synonyms: Unaware, Unsuspecting, Innocent, Inadvertent

Antonyms: Aware, Conscious, Intentional, Deliberate

Example: He became an unwitting participant in the scam.

10 Veteran (noun)

पूर्व सैनिक / अनुभवी व्यक्ति

Veteran meaning

A person who has served in the military, especially in war; also, someone with long experience in a particular field.

Synonyms: Ex-serviceman, Old-timer, Experienced person, Seasoned professional

Antonyms: Novice, Beginner, Rookie, Newcomer

Example: The veteran shared valuable advice with the new recruits.

11 Allegiance (noun)

निष्ठा

Allegiance meaning

Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, cause, or country.

Synonyms: Loyalty, Fidelity, Devotion, Commitment

Antonyms: Disloyalty, Betrayal, Treachery, Defection

Example: The soldier swore allegiance to the nation and promised to protect it.

12 Arable (adjective)

कृषि योग्य

Arable meaning

Suitable for growing crops; fit for cultivation.

Synonyms: Cultivable, Fertile, Productive, Tillage-ready

Antonyms: Barren, Infertile, Sterile, Unproductive

Example: The farmers searched for arable land to expand wheat cultivation.

13 Chide (verb)

डाँटना

Chide meaning

Scold or rebuke someone mildly.

Synonyms: Reprimand, Scold, Rebuke, Admonish

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Approve

Example: The teacher chided him for arriving late to class.

14 Conventional (adjective)

परंपरागत

Conventional meaning

Following traditional or widely accepted ways; not unusual or experimental.

Synonyms: Traditional, Standard, Typical, Orthodox

Antonyms: Unconventional, Innovative, Radical, Original

Example: They preferred a conventional wedding ceremony with all the usual rituals.

15 Discriminate (verb)

अंतर करना; भेदभाव करना

Discriminate meaning

Recognize or understand the difference between things; or treat a person/group unfairly.

Synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Discern, Segregate

Antonyms: Equalize, Include, Accept, Integrate

Example: It is wrong to discriminate against people on the basis of caste or gender.

16 Distend (verb)

फूलना; फैलाना

Distend meaning

Swell or expand because of pressure from inside; cause something to swell.

Synonyms: Swell, Expand, Inflate, Bulge

Antonyms: Contract, Shrink, Deflate, Compress

Example: His stomach began to distend after the heavy meal.

17 Emaciated (adjective)

अत्यंत दुबला-पतला; क्षीण

Emaciated meaning

Extremely thin and weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Synonyms: Gaunt, Skeletal, Wasted, Underfed

Antonyms: Plump, Well-nourished, Stout, Healthy

Example: After weeks of starvation, the rescued animal looked emaciated.

18 Encompass (verb)

समाहित करना; घेरना

Encompass meaning

Include or contain something completely; surround.

Synonyms: Include, Contain, Cover, Embrace

Antonyms: Exclude, Omit, Leave out, Neglect

Example: The report encompasses all major issues faced by the education sector.

19 Evoke (verb)

स्मरण कराना; उत्पन्न करना

Evoke meaning

Bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the mind; call forth.

Synonyms: Invoke, Summon, Elicit, Awaken

Antonyms: Suppress, Stifle, Quell, Diminish

Example: The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood.

20 Servile (adjective)

चाटुकार; दासवत

Servile meaning

Excessively willing to serve or please others; submissive in a slave-like way.

Synonyms: Subservient, Obsequious, Fawning, Cringing

Antonyms: Independent, Assertive, Defiant, Self-reliant

Example: He gave a servile apology just to keep his boss happy.

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