1 Asinine (adjective)
मूर्खतापूर्ण
Very stupid or foolish.
Synonyms: Foolish, Stupid, Idiotic, Senseless
Antonyms: Intelligent, Wise, Sensible, Rational
Example: It was asinine to ignore the safety rules and still expect no harm.
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1 Asinine (adjective)
मूर्खतापूर्ण
Synonyms: Foolish, Stupid, Idiotic, Senseless
Antonyms: Intelligent, Wise, Sensible, Rational
Example: It was asinine to ignore the safety rules and still expect no harm.
2 Bourgeois (adjective/noun)
मध्यमवर्गीय
Synonyms: Middle-class, Conventional, Materialistic, Philistine
Antonyms: Aristocratic, Elite, Noble, Bohemian
Example: He dismissed the simple lifestyle as too bourgeois for his taste.
3 Exhaustive (adjective)
संपूर्ण
Synonyms: Thorough, Comprehensive, Complete, All-inclusive
Antonyms: Incomplete, Superficial, Partial, Limited
Example: The committee conducted an exhaustive review of every complaint and document.
4 Fictitious (adjective)
काल्पनिक
Synonyms: Imaginary, Invented, False, Fabricated
Antonyms: Real, Genuine, Authentic, Factual
Example: The report was based on fictitious data and could not be trusted.
5 Gubernatorial (adjective)
राज्यपाल-संबंधी
Synonyms: Governor-related, Executive, Administrative, Provincial
Antonyms: Nonexecutive, Municipal, Local, Subordinate
Example: The gubernatorial election drew attention to issues like policing and education reforms.
6 Nostrum (noun)
झूठी दवा
Synonyms: Panacea, Quack remedy, Cure-all, Snake oil
Antonyms: Proven treatment, Valid remedy, Evidence-based medicine, Effective cure
Example: The salesman promoted the pills as a miracle nostrum for every illness.
7 Philippic (noun)
कटु आलोचनात्मक भाषण
Synonyms: Tirade, Diatribe, Invective, Denunciation
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Eulogy, Commendation
Example: The leader delivered a philippic against corruption that lasted nearly an hour.
8 Polymath (noun)
बहुविषय-विशारद
Synonyms: Scholar, Genius, Intellectual, Renaissance man
Antonyms: Specialist, Novice, Ignoramus, Amateur
Example: Leonardo da Vinci is often described as a polymath because he excelled in art, science, and engineering.
9 Rarefy (verb)
विरल करना
Synonyms: Thin, Dilute, Attenuate, Disperse
Antonyms: Densify, Condense, Thicken, Concentrate
Example: As the balloon rose higher, the air began to rarefy and became harder to breathe.
10 Welter (noun/verb)
अव्यवस्थित ढेर
Synonyms: Confusion, Jumble, Chaos, Turmoil
Antonyms: Order, Calm, Harmony, Arrangement
Example: After the storm, the streets were a welter of broken branches and scattered signs.
11 Foreshadow (verb)
पूर्वसूचना देना
Synonyms: Hint, Predict, Portend, Prefigure
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Obscure, Withhold
Example: The author used dark imagery to foreshadow the hero’s tragic ending.
12 Motley (adjective)
मिश्रित
Synonyms: Mixed, Varied, Diverse, Assorted
Antonyms: Uniform, Homogeneous, Consistent, Identical
Example: A motley crowd gathered outside the stadium, including students, tourists, and workers.
13 Luxuriant (adjective)
घना-भरा, हरा-भरा
Synonyms: Lush, Abundant, Flourishing, Rich
Antonyms: Sparse, Scanty, Meager, Barren
Example: The garden looked luxuriant after the rains, full of thick green leaves and flowers.
14 Overwrought (adjective)
अत्यधिक व्याकुल
Synonyms: Agitated, Distressed, Upset, Hysterical
Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Relaxed, Untroubled
Example: She was overwrought after hearing the sudden bad news and could not speak properly.
15 Underpin (verb)
आधार देना
Synonyms: Support, Strengthen, Bolster, Reinforce
Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Destabilize, Erode
Example: Strong evidence will underpin your argument in the debate.
16 Vortex (noun)
भंवर
Synonyms: Whirlpool, Whirlwind, Eddy, Maelstrom
Antonyms: Stillness, Calm, Stability, Stagnation
Example: The boat was pulled toward the vortex formed near the rocks.
17 Synchronous (adjective)
समकालिक
Synonyms: Simultaneous, Concurrent, Coordinated, In-step
Antonyms: Asynchronous, Uncoordinated, Out-of-step, Nonconcurrent
Example: The two machines worked in synchronous rhythm to increase production speed.
18 Serpentine (adjective)
सर्पाकार
Synonyms: Winding, Twisting, Curving, Tortuous
Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Linear, Unbending
Example: We drove along a serpentine road through the hills.
19 Dumbfound (verb)
अचंभित कर देना
Synonyms: Astonish, Stun, Bewilder, Flabbergast
Antonyms: Expect, Clarify, Enlighten, Reassure
Example: The sudden announcement dumbfounded everyone in the room.
20 Incapacitate (verb)
अक्षम कर देना
Synonyms: Disable, Paralyze, Immobilize, Debilitate
Antonyms: Enable, Empower, Strengthen, Mobilize
Example: The severe injury incapacitated him for several weeks.
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