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1 Captivate (verb)

मोह लेना

Captivate meaning

Attract and hold the attention of; charm.

Synonyms: Enchant, Fascinate, Charm, Absorb

Antonyms: Bore, Repel, Disgust, Deter

Example: The speaker managed to captivate the audience with a powerful story.

2 Caricature (noun)

व्यंग्य चित्र

Caricature meaning

A picture, description, or imitation that exaggerates a person’s features for comic effect.

Synonyms: Satire, Parody, Lampoon, Burlesque

Antonyms: Realism, Accuracy, Praise, Compliment

Example: The newspaper published a caricature of the politician with an oversized head to mock his arrogance.

3 Deciduous (adjective)

पर्णपाती

Deciduous meaning

(of a tree or shrub) shedding its leaves annually.

Synonyms: Leaf-shedding, Seasonal, Non-evergreen, Shedding

Antonyms: Evergreen, Perennial, Permanent, Unchanging

Example: Deciduous trees like maple and oak lose their leaves in autumn.

4 Illustrious (adjective)

प्रख्यात

Illustrious meaning

Well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Synonyms: Famous, Renowned, Eminent, Distinguished

Antonyms: Obscure, Unknown, Insignificant, Undistinguished

Example: She comes from an illustrious family of scholars and artists.

5 Harmonious (adjective)

सामंजस्यपूर्ण

Harmonious meaning

Forming a pleasing and consistent whole; in agreement.

Synonyms: Balanced, Concordant, Consistent, Compatible

Antonyms: Discordant, Conflicting, Clashing, Chaotic

Example: The team worked in a harmonious way to finish the project on time.

6 Irredeemable (adjective)

असुधार्य

Irredeemable meaning

Impossible to correct, improve, or reform.

Synonyms: Incorrigible, Hopeless, Unrecoverable, Beyond help

Antonyms: Redeemable, Reformable, Correctable, Salvageable

Example: His irredeemable habit of lying ruined every relationship he had.

7 Premonition (noun)

पूर्वाभास

Premonition meaning

A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

Synonyms: Foreboding, Presentiment, Intuition, Hunch

Antonyms: Certainty, Assurance, Confidence, Reality

Example: She had a premonition that something would go wrong during the trip.

8 Monumental (adjective)

विशाल

Monumental meaning

Very great and important; huge in size or scale.

Synonyms: Massive, Enormous, Historic, Colossal

Antonyms: Minor, Trivial, Insignificant, Small

Example: Finishing the project on time was a monumental achievement for the team.

9 Exacting (adjective)

अत्यधिक मांग करने वाला

Exacting meaning

Very demanding; requiring great effort, care, or attention.

Synonyms: Demanding, Stringent, Rigorous, Strict

Antonyms: Lenient, Easygoing, Undemanding, Lax

Example: The job was exacting, but it helped her develop strong discipline and focus.

10 Infamous (adjective)

कुख्यात

Infamous meaning

Well-known for being bad or evil.

Synonyms: Notorious, Disgraced, Scandalous, Shameful

Antonyms: Famous, Honorable, Respected, Reputable

Example: The infamous criminal was finally arrested after years on the run.

11 Voluminous (adjective)

बहुत बड़ा

Voluminous meaning

Very large in volume, size, or amount; spacious.

Synonyms: Spacious, Bulky, Capacious, Ample

Antonyms: Small, Compact, Sparse, Minimal

Example: She carried a voluminous bag filled with books and papers.

12 Despicable (adjective)

घृणित

Despicable meaning

Deserving hatred or contempt; very bad or disgusting.

Synonyms: Contemptible, Vile, Loathsome, Deplorable

Antonyms: Admirable, Respectable, Honorable, Praiseworthy

Example: It was despicable of him to lie and blame someone else.

13 Veracity (noun)

सत्यता

Veracity meaning

The quality of being true, honest, and accurate; truthfulness.

Synonyms: Truthfulness, Honesty, Accuracy, Credibility

Antonyms: Falsehood, Dishonesty, Deceit, Inaccuracy

Example: The journalist was respected for the veracity of her reporting.

14 Queasy (adjective)

मतली महसूस होना

Queasy meaning

Feeling nauseous; slightly sick in the stomach; uneasy.

Synonyms: Nauseous, Sickly, Unsettled, Dizzy

Antonyms: Well, Comfortable, Steady, Healthy

Example: The bumpy bus ride made him feel queasy.

15 Hypnotic (adjective)

सम्मोहनकारी

Hypnotic meaning

Having the effect of hypnosis; mesmerizing or trance-like.

Synonyms: Mesmerizing, Entrancing, Captivating, Spellbinding

Antonyms: Boring, Uninteresting, Dull, Repelling

Example: The hypnotic rhythm of the music made everyone sway quietly.

16 Exhilarating (adjective)

रोमांचक

Exhilarating meaning

Making you feel very excited, happy, and full of energy.

Synonyms: Thrilling, Exciting, Invigorating, Electrifying

Antonyms: Boring, Dull, Depressing, Exhausting

Example: Skydiving was an exhilarating experience for her.

17 Scandalous (adjective)

घोर निंदनीय

Scandalous meaning

Causing public outrage or shock; morally offensive.

Synonyms: Shocking, Outrageous, Disgraceful, Shameful

Antonyms: Respectable, Honorable, Proper, Decent

Example: The politician resigned after a scandalous revelation came out.

18 Vengeance (noun)

प्रतिशोध

Vengeance meaning

Punishment inflicted in return for an injury or wrongdoing; revenge.

Synonyms: Revenge, Retribution, Payback, Retaliation

Antonyms: Forgiveness, Mercy, Pardon, Compassion

Example: He was driven by vengeance after being betrayed by his closest friend.

19 Degenerate (verb)

पतन होना

Degenerate meaning

Decline or deteriorate in quality, morals, or condition.

Synonyms: Deteriorate, Decline, Degrade, Corrupt

Antonyms: Improve, Progress, Elevate, Refine

Example: Without proper care, the old building began to degenerate rapidly.

20 Fascinating (adjective)

मोहक

Fascinating meaning

Extremely interesting; captivating; able to attract and hold attention.

Synonyms: Captivating, Intriguing, Absorbing, Compelling

Antonyms: Boring, Dull, Uninteresting, Tedious

Example: The documentary offered a fascinating look into ancient civilizations.

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