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1 Kleptomania (noun)

चोरी करने की बाध्यकारी प्रवृत्ति

Kleptomania meaning

A mental disorder characterized by a recurrent, irresistible urge to steal items, often without needing them.

Synonyms: Compulsive stealing, Theft impulse, Stealing disorder, Shoplifting tendency

Antonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Self-control, Lawfulness

Example: Despite having enough money, his kleptomania pushed him to steal small things from stores.

2 Interloper (noun)

अनधिकार प्रवेश करने वाला व्यक्ति

Interloper meaning

A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.

Synonyms: Intruder, Trespasser, Meddler, Invader

Antonyms: Resident, Member, Insider, Authorized person

Example: The security guard removed the interloper who tried to enter the restricted area.

3 Numismatist (noun)

मुद्राशास्त्र का जानकार/संग्रहकर्ता

Numismatist meaning

A person who studies or collects coins, currency, and medals.

Synonyms: Coin collector, Currency collector, Coin expert, Medal collector

Antonyms: Spender, Non-collector, Ignorant person, Disinterested person

Example: The numismatist identified the rare coin by its mint mark and year.

4 Sumptuous (adjective)

भव्य और शानदार

Sumptuous meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; rich and luxurious.

Synonyms: Lavish, Luxurious, Opulent, Magnificent

Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Modest, Spartan

Example: They stayed in a sumptuous hotel with grand interiors and fine dining.

5 Flabbergasted (adjective)

अचंभित

Flabbergasted meaning

Extremely surprised or shocked.

Synonyms: Astonished, Stunned, Speechless, Dumbfounded

Antonyms: Unimpressed, Calm, Expectant, Unshaken

Example: She was flabbergasted when she heard she had won the scholarship.

6 Orchestrate (verb)

व्यवस्थित रूप से संचालित करना

Orchestrate meaning

Arrange or direct (an event or plan) carefully to produce a desired result.

Synonyms: Organize, Coordinate, Arrange, Engineer

Antonyms: Disrupt, Disorder, Neglect, Improvisе

Example: The manager orchestrated the entire campaign to ensure a successful launch.

7 Polarize (verb)

ध्रुवीकृत करना

Polarize meaning

Divide (a group or society) into two sharply opposing sides.

Synonyms: Divide, Split, Fragment, Alienate

Antonyms: Unite, Reconcile, Harmonize, Integrate

Example: The controversial decision began to polarize the community into two opposing groups.

8 Cavalcade (noun)

शोभायात्रा

Cavalcade meaning

A procession of people, vehicles, or horses moving along together, often for celebration or display.

Synonyms: Procession, Parade, Motorcade, Cortege

Antonyms: Dispersal, Scattering, Separation, Disorder

Example: A colorful cavalcade of decorated cars moved through the streets during the festival.

9 Masticate (verb)

चबाना

Masticate meaning

Chew (food) thoroughly.

Synonyms: Chew, Gnaw, Chomp, Munch

Antonyms: Swallow, Gulp, Bolt, Gobble

Example: You should masticate your food properly to aid digestion.

10 Somniloquy (noun)

नींद में बोलना

Somniloquy meaning

The act of talking while asleep; sleep-talking.

Synonyms: Sleep-talking, Nocturnal talking, Sleep speech, Dream talk

Antonyms: Silence, Wakefulness, Quietness, Alertness

Example: His somniloquy amused everyone when he started answering questions in his sleep.

11 Amity (noun)

मैत्री

Amity meaning

Friendship; peaceful harmony; mutual understanding.

Synonyms: Friendship, Harmony, Accord, Camaraderie

Antonyms: Enmity, Hostility, Discord, Antagonism

Example: The two countries restored amity after years of tension.

12 Dictum (noun)

आदेश

Dictum meaning

An authoritative statement or pronouncement; a formal saying.

Synonyms: Pronouncement, Assertion, Maxim, Decree

Antonyms: Question, Doubt, Denial, Refutation

Example: The judge’s dictum set a clear standard for future cases.

13 Folly (noun)

मूर्खता

Folly meaning

Lack of good sense; foolishness; a foolish act.

Synonyms: Foolishness, Stupidity, Imprudence, Absurdity

Antonyms: Wisdom, Prudence, Sense, Sanity

Example: Investing all his savings without research was pure folly.

14 Hoodwink (verb)

धोखा देना

Hoodwink meaning

Deceive or trick someone; mislead by giving a false impression.

Synonyms: Deceive, Trick, Dupe, Bamboozle

Antonyms: Inform, Enlighten, Clarify, Educate

Example: The scammer tried to hoodwink the elderly man into sharing his bank details.

15 Listless (adjective)

उत्साहहीन

Listless meaning

Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest; unwilling to make an effort.

Synonyms: Lethargic, Apathetic, Indifferent, Sluggish

Antonyms: Energetic, Enthusiastic, Lively, Animated

Example: He felt listless all day and could not focus on his work.

16 Onset (noun)

आरंभ

Onset meaning

he beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant.

Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Commencement, Emergence

Antonyms: End, Conclusion, Termination, Finish

Example: At the onset of winter, the nights became much colder.

17 Ploy (noun)

चाल

Ploy meaning

A clever plan or trick used to gain an advantage.

Synonyms: Strategy, Tactic, Trick, Maneuver

Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Sincerity, Openness

Example: His sudden kindness was just a ploy to win her trust.

18 Taint (verb)

दूषित करना

Taint meaning

Contaminate or spoil something; damage the purity or reputation of someone/something.

Synonyms: Contaminate, Pollute, Stain, Corrupt

Antonyms: Purify, Cleanse, Preserve, Protect

Example: The scandal tainted his reputation for years.

19 Uncanny (adjective)

अलौकिक

Uncanny meaning

Strange or mysterious in an unsettling way; seeming beyond what is normal or natural.

Synonyms: Eerie, Mysterious, Unsettling, Supernatural

Antonyms: Normal, Natural, Ordinary, Familiar

Example: She had an uncanny ability to predict what people would say next.

20 Yoke (noun)

जुआ

Yoke meaning

A wooden crosspiece used to join animals together for pulling; a symbol of control or burden.

Synonyms: Harness, Bond, Shackle, Burden

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Independence, Release

Example: The oxen pulled the cart together under a heavy yoke.

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