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1 Bohemian (adjective/noun)

अपरंपरागत कलात्मक जीवनशैली वाला / बोहेमियन

Bohemian meaning

Socially unconventional in an artistic way; a person who lives an unconventional artistic life.

Synonyms: Unconventional, Artistic, Nonconformist, Eccentric

Antonyms: Conventional, Traditional, Conforming, Conservative

Example: She loved the bohemian lifestyle of artists, music, and free thinking.

2 Purloin (verb)

चोरी करना

Purloin meaning

Steal something, especially in a secret or dishonest way.

Synonyms: Steal, Pilfer, Swipe, Filch

Antonyms: Return, Give, Offer, Surrender

Example: He tried to purloin confidential documents from the office.

3 Saunter (verb)

धीरे-धीरे टहलना

Saunter meaning

Walk in a slow, relaxed manner.

Synonyms: Stroll, Amble, Wander, Meander

Antonyms: Rush, Run, Hurry, Sprint

Example: He began to saunter through the park on a pleasant evening.

4 Renegade (noun/adjective)

देशद्रोही / बागी

Renegade meaning

A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles; rebellious or traitorous.

Synonyms: Traitor, Rebel, Defector, Turncoat

Antonyms: Loyalist, Supporter, Follower, Patriot

Example: The soldier was branded a renegade after joining the enemy side.

5 Truant (noun/adjective)

अनुपस्थित रहने वाला / बिना अनुमति स्कूल से गायब रहने वाला

Truant meaning

A student who stays away from school without permission; absent without permission.

Synonyms: Absentee, Shirker, Skiver, Defaulter

Antonyms: Attendee, Participant, Regular, Diligent

Example: The teacher warned the truant student about missing classes repeatedly.

6 Commotion (noun)

हंगामा / कोलाहल

Commotion meaning

A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Synonyms: Uproar, Tumult, Disturbance, Chaos

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Order, Silence

Example: The sudden announcement caused a commotion in the classroom.

7 Cartel (noun)

कार्टेल / मूल्य और प्रतिस्पर्धा को नियंत्रित करने वाला व्यापारिक गठबंधन

Cartel meaning

An association of independent businesses formed to control prices and limit competition.

Synonyms: Alliance, Syndicate, Consortium, Combine

Antonyms: Competition, Rivalry, Independence, Separation

Example: The companies were accused of forming a cartel to fix the prices of essential goods.

8 Arboreal (adjective)

वृक्षों में रहने वाला / वृक्षों से संबंधित

Arboreal meaning

Living in trees or relating to trees.

Synonyms: Tree-dwelling, Woodland, Forestal, Sylvan

Antonyms: Grounded, Terrestrial, Earthbound, Nonarboreal

Example: Monkeys are highly arboreal animals and move easily from branch to branch.

9 Misandry (noun)

पुरुषों से घृणा

Misandry meaning

Hatred of men.

Synonyms: Man-hatred, Prejudice, Hostility, Contempt

Antonyms: Affection, Respect, Admiration, Fondness

Example: The novel explored themes of anger and misandry in response to years of injustice.

10 Plumage (noun)

पक्षियों के पंखों का आवरण

Plumage meaning

The feathers that cover a bird’s body.

Synonyms: Feathers, Down, Quills, Coat

Antonyms: Bareness, Nakedness, Baldness, Featherlessness

Example: The peacock displayed its colorful plumage during the dance.

11 Archaic (adjective)

प्राचीन, पुरातन, अप्रचलित

Archaic meaning

Very old or old-fashioned; no longer in everyday use.

Synonyms: Antiquated, Obsolete, Old-fashioned, Outdated

Antonyms: Modern, Current, Contemporary, New

Example: The book was filled with archaic words that are rarely used today.

12 Complaisant (adjective)

प्रसन्न करने के लिए तत्पर, विनम्रतापूर्वक सहमत होने वाला

Complaisant meaning

Willing to please others; politely agreeable and eager to satisfy.

Synonyms: Obliging, Accommodating, Compliant, Agreeable

Antonyms: Uncooperative, Defiant, Stubborn, Disagreeable

Example: He was so complaisant that he agreed to every request without any complaint.

13 Fulsome (adjective)

अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण प्रशंसात्मक, चापलूस

Fulsome meaning

Excessively flattering or praising in a way that seems insincere.

Synonyms: Flattering, Excessive, Overdone, Unctuous

Antonyms: Sincere, Modest, Genuine, Restrained

Example: The actor was embarrassed by the fulsome praise he received after the performance.

14 Pathos (noun)

करुणा, दया या विषाद उत्पन्न करने वाली भावनात्मक शक्ति

Pathos meaning

A quality that evokes pity, sadness, or sympathy.

Synonyms: Sadness, Sorrow, Pity, Compassion

Antonyms: Cheerfulness, Joy, Indifference, Unfeelingness

Example: The speech was full of pathos and moved the audience to tears.

15 Unstinting (adjective)

उदार, बिना कंजूसी के देने वाला

Unstinting meaning

Very generous with time, effort, money, or praise; giving without holding back.

Synonyms: Generous, Lavish, Liberal, Openhanded

Antonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Selfish, Restrained

Example: She gave unstinting support to her team during the difficult project.

16 Unalloyed (adjective)

विशुद्ध, शुद्ध, पूर्णतः मिश्रणरहित

Unalloyed meaning

Pure and complete; not mixed with anything else, especially in a positive or negative sense.

Synonyms: Pure, Absolute, Complete, Undiluted

Antonyms: Mixed, Impure, Partial, Diluted

Example: She felt unalloyed joy after hearing the good news.

17 Recrimination (noun)

प्रत्यारोप, प्रत्यारोपात्मक आरोप

Recrimination meaning

A counter-accusation made in response to an accusation.

Synonyms: Countercharge, Retaliation, Accusation, Blame

Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Agreement, Acceptance

Example: The debate soon turned into bitter recrimination between the two leaders.

18 Gerontocracy (noun)

वृद्धतंत्र, बुज़ुर्गों द्वारा शासन

Gerontocracy meaning

A system of government or rule by old people, especially elderly leaders.

Synonyms: Eldership, Oligarchy, Senior rule, Rule by elders

Antonyms: Democracy, Youth rule, Egalitarianism, Meritocracy

Example: Some critics described the party leadership as a gerontocracy dominated by very old politicians.

19 Apiary (noun)

मधुमक्खी पालन स्थल, मधुमक्खियों के छत्तों का स्थान

Apiary meaning

A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives.

Synonyms: Beehive, Bee yard, Hive house, Bee farm

Antonyms: Wilderness, Forest, Desert, Barren land

Example: The farmer built an apiary at the edge of his field to produce honey.

20 Pyromania (noun)

जानबूझकर आग लगाने की अनियंत्रित प्रवृत्ति

Pyromania meaning

An uncontrollable impulse to start fires deliberately.

Synonyms: Fire-setting obsession, Arson impulse, Compulsion, Mania

Antonyms: Self-control, Restraint, Calmness, Discipline

Example: The doctors treated his pyromania as a serious psychological disorder.

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