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1 Accost (verb)

रोककर बात करना

Accost meaning

Approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

Synonyms: Confront, Approach, Address, Engage

Antonyms: Avoid, Ignore, Evade, Withdraw

Example: A stranger accosted him on the street and asked for directions.

2 Addendum (noun)

परिशिष्ट

Addendum meaning

An item of additional material added at the end of a book, document, or speech.

Synonyms: Appendix, Supplement, Addition, Attachment

Antonyms: Subtraction, Reduction, Removal, Omission

Example: The contract included an addendum with updated payment terms.

3 Affectation (noun)

आडंबर

Affectation meaning

Behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.

Synonyms: Pretension, Artificiality, Mannerism, Posturing

Antonyms: Sincerity, Naturalness, Genuineness, Simplicity

Example: His British accent was clearly an affectation to seem sophisticated.

4 Anthology (noun)

संग्रह

Anthology meaning

A published collection of poems, stories, or other pieces of writing.

Synonyms: Collection, Compilation, Omnibus, Assortment

Antonyms: Fragment, Single work, Original, Standalone

Example: She bought an anthology of modern Indian short stories.

5 Armistice (noun)

युद्धविराम

Armistice meaning

An agreement to stop fighting temporarily; a truce.

Synonyms: Ceasefire, Truce, Suspension of hostilities, Temporary peace

Antonyms: War, Hostilities, Conflict, Battle

Example: The two sides agreed to an armistice after weeks of fighting.

6 Byzantine (adjective)

अत्यंत जटिल

Byzantine meaning

Extremely complex, intricate, and often confusing; also relating to the Byzantine Empire.

Synonyms: Complex, Intricate, Convoluted, Labyrinthine

Antonyms: Simple, Straightforward, Clear, Uncomplicated

Example: The company’s byzantine approval process delayed the project for months.

7 Canvass (verb)

समर्थन मांगना

Canvass meaning

Solicit votes, opinions, or support; to discuss thoroughly.

Synonyms: Campaign, Solicit, Poll, Lobby

Antonyms: Discourage, Suppress, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: Volunteers went door to door to canvass for the candidate.

8 Caucus (noun)

दलीय बैठक

Caucus meaning

A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or decide policy; a group within a legislature sharing common aims.

Synonyms: Conference, Assembly, Meeting, Faction

Antonyms: Individuality, Separation, Dispersion, Disunity

Example: The party held a caucus to finalize its candidate for the election.

9 Countermand (verb)

आदेश रद्द करना

Countermand meaning

Revoke or cancel (an order) by issuing a contrary order.

Synonyms: Revoke, Rescind, Cancel, Annul

Antonyms: Confirm, Uphold, Approve, Ratify

Example: The commander countermanded the order to advance.

10 Enclave (noun)

परिक्षेत्र

Enclave meaning

A territory or community enclosed within a larger one, especially one with different culture or identity.

Synonyms: Territory, Pocket, District, Community

Antonyms: Mainland, Exterior, Open area, Outskirts

Example: The city has an enclave where people from the same region live together.

11 Revenue (noun)

राजस्व

Revenue meaning

The income of a government, company, or organization, especially from taxes, sales, or fees.

Synonyms: Income, Earnings, Proceeds, Receipts

Antonyms: Debt, Loss, Deficit, Expense

Example: The state increased its revenue by improving tax collection and expanding the tax base.

12 Liability (noun)

दायित्व

Liability meaning

A responsibility or debt that a person or organization must legally pay or deal with.

Synonyms: Obligation, Debt, Responsibility, Accountability

Antonyms: Asset, Advantage, Benefit, Strength

Example: Unpaid loans became a major liability for the company.

13 Commodity (noun)

जिंस

Commodity meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Synonyms: Goods, Product, Merchandise, Item

Antonyms: Service, Luxury, Rarity, Specialty

Example: Wheat is an important commodity traded in global markets.

14 Monetary (adjective)

मौद्रिक

Monetary meaning

Related to money, currency, or finance.

Synonyms: Financial, Fiscal, Currency-related, Pecuniary

Antonyms: Nonfinancial, Nonmonetary, Unfunded, Barter

Example: The central bank tightened monetary policy to control inflation.

15 Deficit (noun)

घाटा

Deficit meaning

The amount by which something is less than what is needed, especially when expenses are more than income.

Synonyms: Shortfall, Loss, Gap, Deficiency

Antonyms: Surplus, Profit, Excess, Abundance

Example: The government reported a deficit because spending exceeded its revenue.

16 Apprise (verb)

सूचित करना

Apprise meaning

Inform or tell someone about something.

Synonyms: Inform, Notify, Brief, Update

Antonyms: Conceal, Withhold, Hide, Mislead

Example: Please apprise me of any changes in the meeting schedule.

17 Devoid (adjective)

विहीन

Devoid meaning

Completely lacking or free from something.

Synonyms: Lacking, Without, Empty, Bereft

Antonyms: Lacking, Without, Empty, Bereft

Example: The room was devoid of any furniture.

18 Stricture (noun)

प्रतिबंध या कड़ी आलोचना

Stricture meaning

A restriction or rule that limits something; also a strong critical remark.

Synonyms: Restriction, Limitation, Constraint, Criticism

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Latitude, Permission

Example: The new stricture on water use forced people to reduce daily consumption.

19 Boycott (verb)

बहिष्कार करना

Boycott meaning

Refuse to buy, use, or take part in something as a form of protest.

Synonyms: Shun, Avoid, Refuse, Ostracize

Antonyms: Support, Endorse, Patronize, Participate

Example: The workers decided to boycott the company’s products until wages were raised.

20 Petition (noun)

याचिका

Petition meaning

A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to take action.

Synonyms: Appeal, Request, Plea, Application

Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Rejection, Withdrawal

Example: The residents submitted a petition to the municipal office for better drainage.

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