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1 Discredit (verb)

बदनाम करना; अविश्वसनीय ठहराना

Discredit meaning

Harm someone's reputation or credibility; cause to be doubted.

Synonyms: Undermine, Debunk, Disparage, Dismiss

Antonyms: Validate, Endorse, Support, Uphold

Example: The journalist tried to discredit the official report by highlighting inconsistencies.

2 Dupe (verb)

धोखा देना; ठगना

Dupe meaning

Deceive or trick someone, often into believing something false.

Synonyms: Deceive, Trick, Swindle, Con

Antonyms: Inform, Enlighten, Protect, Warn

Example: The scammer tried to dupe elderly people into sharing their bank details.

3 Effusive (adjective)

अतिउत्साही; भावुकता से भरा

Effusive meaning

Showing feelings in an open, unrestrained, and overly enthusiastic way.

Synonyms: Exuberant, Enthusiastic, Expressive, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Reserved, Restrained, Unemotional, Cold

Example: She gave an effusive welcome to the guests, praising everyone loudly.

4 Ensue (verb)

परिणामस्वरूप घटित होना; बाद में होना

Ensue meaning

Happen or occur afterward as a result or consequence.

Synonyms: Follow, Result, Occur, Arise

Antonyms: Precede, Prevent, Avoid, Halt

Example: If the safety rules are ignored, serious problems may ensue.

5 Fawning (adjective)

अति-चापलूसी भरा; खुशामदी

Fawning meaning

Excessively flattering in order to gain favor; overly eager to please.

Synonyms: Obsequious, Servile, Sycophantic, Flattering

Antonyms: Frank, Critical, Aloof, Disdainful

Example: His fawning praise of the manager made everyone uncomfortable.

6 Libel (noun)

लिखित मानहानि; बदनामी

Libel meaning

A written or published false statement that damages someone’s reputation.

Synonyms: Defamation, Calumny, Smear, Vilification

Antonyms: Praise, Commendation, Vindication, Exoneration

Example: The newspaper faced a libel lawsuit after printing false accusations about the actor.

7 Stint (noun)

कार्य/सेवा की निश्चित अवधि

Stint meaning

A fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

Synonyms: Term, Spell, Stretch, Period

Antonyms: Permanence, Continuity, Infinity, Eternity

Example: After a short stint in the army, he returned to college.

8 Untoward (adjective)

अप्रत्याशित और परेशानीजनक; प्रतिकूल

Untoward meaning

Unexpected and causing trouble; unfavorable or inconvenient.

Synonyms: Unfortunate, Adverse, Inopportune, Unfavorable

Antonyms: Favorable, Fortunate, Auspicious, Expected

Example: An untoward incident disrupted the meeting and delayed the event.

9 Venial (adjective)

क्षम्य; मामूली दोष

Venial meaning

Forgivable or minor; not a serious fault or sin.

Synonyms: Forgivable, Pardonable, Excusable, Minor

Antonyms: Unforgivable, Inexcusable, Mortal, Serious

Example: Being a few minutes late was considered a venial mistake.

10 Winnow (verb)

भूसी से अनाज अलग करना; छानकर चुनना

Winnow meaning

Separate grain from chaff; to reduce by carefully sorting or sifting.

Synonyms: Sift, Separate, Filter, Screen

Antonyms: Mix, Combine, Merge, Collect

Example: The committee will winnow the applicants down to a final shortlist.

11 Dynasty (noun)

राजवंश

Dynasty meaning

A line of rulers from the same family who inherit power over generations.

Synonyms: Lineage, House, Royal family, Ruling family

Antonyms: Republic, Democracy, Meritocracy, Egalitarianism

Example: The dynasty ruled the kingdom for three centuries.

12 Proclamation (noun)

घोषणा

Proclamation meaning

An official public announcement made by a government or authority.

Synonyms: Announcement, Declaration, Edict, Decree

Antonyms: Secrecy, Concealment, Retraction, Denial

Example: The king issued a proclamation declaring a national holiday.

13 Testimony (noun)

गवाही

Testimony meaning

A formal statement or evidence given by a witness, especially in a court.

Synonyms: Evidence, Statement, Deposition, Attestation

Antonyms: Denial, Refutation, Disproof, Silence

Example: Her testimony helped the court understand what truly happened.

14 Contraband (noun)

प्रतिबंधित माल

Contraband meaning

Goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess.

Synonyms: Smuggled goods, Illegal goods, Black-market goods, Bootleg goods

Antonyms: Legal goods, Licensed goods, Authorized goods, Permitted goods

Example: Customs officers seized contraband at the airport.

15 Forgery (noun)

जालसाजी

Forgery meaning

The act of making a false document, signature, or imitation with intent to deceive.

Synonyms: Falsification, Counterfeiting, Fabrication, Fraud

Antonyms: Authenticity, Genuineness, Originality, Verification

Example: The bank rejected the cheque because it was a clear case of forgery.

16 Agrarian (adjective)

कृषि संबंधी

Agrarian meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or the ownership and cultivation of land.

Synonyms: Agricultural, Rural, Farming, Pastoral

Antonyms: Industrial, Urban, Commercial, Metropolitan

Example: The agrarian economy depends heavily on monsoon rains.

17 Subjective (adjective)

व्यक्तिनिष्ठ

Subjective meaning

Based on personal feelings, opinions, or experiences rather than facts.

Synonyms: Personal, Biased, Opinion-based, Individual

Antonyms: Objective, Impartial, Unbiased, Factual

Example: Her review was subjective, shaped mainly by her personal taste.

18 Invincible (adjective)

अजेय

Invincible meaning

Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

Synonyms: Unbeatable, Unconquerable, Indomitable, Inviolable

Antonyms: Vulnerable, Defeatable, Weak, Conquerable

Example: The team looked invincible after winning every match easily.

19 Fraudulent (adjective)

धोखाधड़ीपूर्ण

Fraudulent meaning

Involving deceit or trickery, especially to cheat someone for gain.

Synonyms: Deceptive, Dishonest, False, Scam

Antonyms: Genuine, Honest, Legitimate, Lawful

Example: The company was caught using fraudulent documents to get loans.

20 Vandalism (noun)

तोड़फोड़

Vandalism meaning

Deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.

Synonyms: Destruction, Defacement, Ravage, Sabotage

Antonyms: Preservation, Protection, Restoration, Construction

Example: The park benches were ruined due to vandalism.

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