1 Apoplectic (adjective)
अत्यंत क्रोधित
Extremely angry; furious.
Synonyms: Furious, Enraged, Incensed, Irate
Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Placid, Unruffled
Example: The manager became apoplectic when he discovered the repeated accounting errors.
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1 Apoplectic (adjective)
अत्यंत क्रोधित
Synonyms: Furious, Enraged, Incensed, Irate
Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Placid, Unruffled
Example: The manager became apoplectic when he discovered the repeated accounting errors.
2 Neologism (noun)
नवशब्द
Synonyms: Coinage, New word, Invention, Novel term
Antonyms: Archaism, Old word, Traditional expression, Established term
Example: Selfie is a neologism that became common worldwide within a few years.
3 Mountebank (noun)
धोखेबाज़
Synonyms: Charlatan, Fraud, Impostor, Quack
Antonyms: Honest person, Truth-teller, Genuine expert, Reliable person
Example: The so-called healer was exposed as a mountebank who sold fake cures.
4 Effigy (noun)
प्रतिमा
Synonyms: Image, Statue, Figure, Likeness
Antonyms: Original, Person, Reality, Living being
Example: Protesters burned an effigy of the leader to show their anger.
5 Savant (noun)
विद्वान
Synonyms: Scholar, Expert, Intellectual, Authority
Antonyms: Ignoramus, Novice, Amateur, Philistine
Example: She is a math savant who can solve complex problems in seconds.
6 Ablution (noun)
स्नान
Synonyms: Washing, Cleansing, Bathing, Purification
Antonyms: Filthiness, Dirtiness, Contamination, Defilement
Example: Before entering the temple, he performed ablution as a sign of purity.
7 Cloying (adjective)
उबाऊ
Synonyms: Sickening, Overly sweet, Maudlin, Saccharine
Antonyms: Pleasant, Refreshing, Subtle, Natural
Example: The dessert was so cloying that I couldn’t finish even a few bites.
8 Idolatry (noun)
मूर्तिपूजा
Synonyms: Idol worship, Adoration, Veneration, Reverence
Antonyms: Irreverence, Disrespect, Criticism, Skepticism
Example: His idolatry of celebrities made him ignore their obvious flaws.
9 Dirge (noun)
शोकगीत
Synonyms: Lament, Elegy, Funeral song, Threnody
Antonyms: Celebration song, Carol, Anthem, Rejoicing song
Example: A soft dirge was played as the funeral procession moved forward.
10 Elegy (noun)
शोकगीत
Synonyms: Lament, Dirge, Eulogy, Threnody
Antonyms: Ode, Paean, Celebration, Hymn
Example: The poet wrote an elegy to mourn his friend’s sudden death.
11 Inception (noun)
आरंभ
Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Origin, Commencement
Antonyms: Conclusion, End, Finish, Termination
Example: The inception of the new policy brought major changes to the company.
12 Impending (adjective)
आसन्न
Synonyms: Imminent, Approaching, Forthcoming, Looming
Antonyms: Distant, Remote, Unlikely, Receding
Example: Dark clouds gathered, warning of an impending storm.
13 Extravagant (adjective)
फिजूलखर्च
Synonyms: Lavish, Excessive, Overindulgent, Profligate
Antonyms: Frugal, Moderate, Simple, Economical
Example: He threw an extravagant wedding party that cost more than he could afford.
14 Disarray (noun)
अव्यवस्था
Synonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Mess
Antonyms: Order, Organization, Arrangement, Neatness
Example: After the sudden announcement, the entire meeting room fell into disarray.
15 Industrious (adjective)
परिश्रमी
Synonyms: Diligent, Hardworking, Assiduous, Tireless
Antonyms: Lazy, Idle, Slothful, Negligent
Example: She is an industrious student who studies every day without excuses.
16 Crestfallen (adjective)
हताश
Synonyms: Dejected, Downcast, Disheartened, Despondent
Antonyms: Elated, Jubilant, Cheerful, Encouraged
Example: He looked crestfallen after hearing that he had not been selected.
17 Doctrine (noun)
सिद्धांत
Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Teaching, Dogma
Antonyms: Doubt, Disbelief, Uncertainty, Skepticism
Example: The party’s doctrine focuses on equality and social justice.
18 Nomadic (adjective)
खानाबदोश
Synonyms: Wandering, Roaming, Migratory, Itinerant
Antonyms: Settled, Stable, Stationary, Permanent
Example: Nomadic tribes often move with their animals in search of water and grass.
19 Haven (noun)
आश्रय
Synonyms: Refuge, Shelter, Sanctuary, Safe haven
Antonyms: Danger, Threat, Peril, Hazard
Example: The library became a quiet haven for students during exams.
20 Ungainly (adjective)
भद्दा
Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Uncoordinated, Lumbering
Antonyms: Graceful, Agile, Elegant, Coordinated
Example: The ungainly puppy kept tripping over its own paws while running.
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