Saturday, 14 March 2026

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1 Fragile (adjective)

नाज़ुक; आसानी से टूटने वाला

Fragile meaning

Easily broken, damaged, or harmed.

Synonyms: Delicate, Breakable, Brittle, Frail

Antonyms: Strong, Sturdy, Tough, Durable

Example: The glass vase is fragile, so handle it carefully.

2 Bountiful (adjective)

प्रचुर; उदार

Bountiful meaning

Large in quantity; abundant and generous.

Synonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Generous, Ample

Antonyms: Scarce, Meagre, Limited, Insufficient

Example: The farmer was happy after a bountiful harvest.

3 Vicious (adjective)

क्रूर; दुष्ट

Vicious meaning

Deliberately cruel or violent.

Synonyms: Cruel, Brutal, Savage, Malicious

Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Humane, Benevolent

Example: The villagers were terrified of the vicious dog.

4 Wretched (adjective)

दुखी; दयनीय; अत्यंत खराब अवस्था में

Wretched meaning

In a very unhappy, poor, or unpleasant condition.

Synonyms: Miserable, Pitiful, Sorrowful, Awful

Antonyms: Happy, Comfortable, Pleasant, Fortunate

Example: The refugees lived in wretched conditions without proper food and shelter.

5 Submissive (adjective)

आज्ञाकारी; दब्बू; अधीन रहने वाला

Submissive meaning

Ready to obey others without questioning.

Synonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Docile, Yielding

Antonyms: Assertive, Dominant, Defiant, Rebellious

Example: He remained submissive in front of his strict manager.

6 Spasmodic (adjective)

अनियमित; रुक-रुक कर होने वाला

Spasmodic meaning

Occurring suddenly for a short time and not regularly.

Synonyms: Intermittent, Irregular, Sporadic, Fitful

Antonyms: Regular, Continuous, Steady, Constant

Example: Due to heavy rain, the internet connection became spasmodic throughout the evening.

7 Impulsive (adjective)

आवेगी; बिना सोचे-समझे कार्य करने वाला

Impulsive meaning

Acting suddenly without careful thought.

Synonyms: Hasty, Rash, Reckless, Spontaneous

Antonyms: Cautious, Careful, Thoughtful, Deliberate

Example: His impulsive decision to quit the job created many problems later.

8 Temperate (adjective)

संयमी; मध्यम; संतुलित

Temperate meaning

Showing moderation and self-restraint; not extreme.

Synonyms: Moderate, Mild, Calm, Restrained

Antonyms: Extreme, Harsh, Violent, Excessive

Example: He remained temperate even during the heated argument.

9 Clumsy (adjective)

अनाड़ी; भद्दा; असावधान

Clumsy meaning

Awkward in movement or handling things; not skillful.

Synonyms: Awkward, Ungainly, Inept, Unskillful

Antonyms: Graceful, Skillful, Agile, Dexterous

Example: He was so clumsy that he dropped the cup while serving tea.

10 Ruinous (adjective)

विनाशकारी; बर्बादी लाने वाला

Ruinous meaning

Causing great damage, destruction, or loss.

Synonyms: Destructive, Devastating, Harmful, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Constructive, Profitable

Example: The company suffered ruinous losses after the sudden market crash.

11 Despise (verb)

घृणा करना

Despise meaning

Feel contempt or deep dislike for someone or something.

Synonyms: Hate, Detest, Loathe, Scorn

Antonyms: Admire, Respect, Appreciate, Cherish

Example: He began to despise dishonesty and selfish behavior.

12 Eccentric (adjective)

सनकी

Eccentric meaning

Unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.

Synonyms: Odd, Peculiar, Unusual, Quirky

Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Conventional, Typical

Example: The professor was known for his eccentric dressing style and unusual habits.

13 Grievous (adjective)

गंभीर; दुःखद

Grievous meaning

Very severe, serious, or causing great sorrow.

Synonyms: Severe, Serious, Painful, Distressing

Antonyms: Mild, Trivial, Pleasant, Minor

Example: The accident caused grievous injuries to several passengers.

14 Defame (verb)

बदनाम करना

Defame meaning

Damage the good reputation of someone by saying false or evil things about them.

Synonyms: Slander, Malign, Vilify, Disgrace

Antonyms: Praise, Honor, Respect, Commend

Example: The politician claimed that his rivals were trying to defame him with false allegations.

15 Banish (verb)

निर्वासित करना

Banish meaning

Order someone to leave a place or country, or get rid of something completely.

Synonyms: Exile, Expel, Oust, Remove

Antonyms: Welcome, Keep, Retain, Admit

Example: The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom.

16 Blemish (noun/verb)

दाग; दोष

Blemish meaning

A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance or quality of something.

Synonyms: Flaw, Defect, Imperfection, Spot

Antonyms: Perfection, Purity, Beauty, Advantage

Example: A small scratch was enough to blemish the surface of the new car.

17 Persevere (verb)

दृढ़ता से लगे रहना

Persevere meaning

Continue steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or obstacles.

Synonyms: Persist, Endure, Continue, Strive

Antonyms: Quit, Surrender, Abandon, Give up

Example: She chose to persevere with her studies despite many hardships.

18 Commemorate (verb)

स्मरण करना

Commemorate meaning

Recall and honor the memory of an important person, event, or action.

Synonyms: Remember, Honor, Celebrate, Memorialize

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Disregard

Example: People gather every year to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.

19 Liberate (verb)

मुक्त करना

Liberate meaning

Set free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

Synonyms: Free, Release, Rescue, Emancipate

Antonyms: Imprison, Restrain, Confine, Oppress

Example: The soldiers fought to liberate the captured villagers.

20 Appall (verb)

भयभीत या स्तब्ध कर देना

Appall meaning

Greatly shock or horrify someone.

Synonyms: Shock, Horrify, Dismay, Stun

Antonyms: Comfort, Reassure, Calm, Delight

Example: The news of the brutal crime did appall the entire community.

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