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1 Autocrat (noun)

निरंकुश शासक

Autocrat meaning

A ruler or leader who has complete power and makes decisions alone without asking others.

Synonyms: Dictator, Tyrant, Despot, Absolute ruler

Antonyms: Democrat, Liberal, Representative, Servant-leader

Example: The autocrat refused to listen to the people and ruled the country by his own will.

2 Carnage (noun)

नरसंहार

Carnage meaning

The killing of a large number of people.

Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter, Bloodshed, Butchery

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Safety, Protection

Example: The war left behind terrible carnage in the village.

3 Gaudy (adjective)

भड़कीला

Gaudy meaning

Extravagantly bright or showy, usually in a tasteless way.

Synonyms: Flashy, Showy, Garish, Loud

Antonyms: Plain, Modest, Simple, Elegant

Example: She wore a gaudy dress covered with too many bright colors and shiny stones.

4 Gourmet (noun)

उत्तम भोजन और पेय का पारखी

Gourmet meaning

A connoisseur of fine food and drink.

Synonyms: Epicure, Connoisseur, Foodie, Gastronome

Antonyms: Glutton, Philistine, Nonconnoisseur, Indifferent eater

Example: The gourmet carefully judged every dish before praising the chef.

5 Hypochondriac (noun)

रोग होने का वहम रखने वाला व्यक्ति

Hypochondriac meaning

A person who is abnormally anxious about their health and often believes they are ill without real cause.

Synonyms: Neurotic, Worrier, Alarmist, Fussbudget

Antonyms: Realist, Optimist, Calm person, Unworried person

Example: Every small headache made him panic like a hypochondriac.

6 Incandescent (adjective)

तप्त होकर प्रकाश देने वाला; अत्यन्त तेजस्वी

Incandescent meaning

Emitting light as a result of being heated; also used for someone or something showing strong brilliance or intense emotion.

Synonyms: Glowing, Radiant, Luminous, Brilliant

Antonyms: Dull, Dark, Dim, Faint

Example: The incandescent bulb filled the room with a warm yellow light.

7 Lustrous (adjective)

चमकीला

Lustrous meaning

Shining softly with a smooth, bright glow.

Synonyms: Shiny, Glossy, Radiant, Gleaming

Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Matte, Tarnished

Example: She wore a lustrous silk saree that reflected the light beautifully.

8 Scintillating (adjective)

दमकता हुआ; अत्यंत रोचक और चतुर

Scintillating meaning

Sparkling or shining brightly; also very clever, lively, and interesting.

Synonyms: Sparkling, Brilliant, Vivacious, Witty

Antonyms: Dull, Boring, Uninteresting, Lifeless

Example: Her scintillating conversation kept everyone engaged throughout the evening.

9 Tycoon (noun)

धनाढ्य और प्रभावशाली उद्योगपति

Tycoon meaning

A wealthy and powerful business person.

Synonyms: Magnate, Mogul, Industrialist, Businessman

Antonyms: Employee, Worker, Pauper, Subordinate

Example: He became a real estate tycoon after building a chain of luxury hotels.

10 Tyrant (noun)

अत्याचारी शासक

Tyrant meaning

A cruel and oppressive ruler or person who uses power harshly and unjustly.

Synonyms: Despot, Dictator, Oppressor, Autocrat

Antonyms: Democrat, Liberator, Benefactor, Humanitarian

Example: The tyrant punished innocent people to keep everyone under fear.

11 Benefactor (noun)

दानदाता, उपकारी

Benefactor meaning

A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

Synonyms: Donor, Patron, Supporter, Helper

Antonyms: Opponent, Detractor, Adversary, Harmer

Example: The old benefactor donated a large sum of money to the orphanage.

12 Bland (adjective)

फीका, नीरस

Bland meaning

Lacking strong flavor, interest, or excitement.

Synonyms: Dull, Insipid, Tasteless, Uninteresting

Antonyms: Flavorful, Exciting, Interesting, Stimulating

Example: The food was so bland that nobody wanted a second bite.

13 Decrepit (adjective)

जर्जर, जीर्ण-शीर्ण

Decrepit meaning

Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.

Synonyms: Dilapidated, Worn-out, Feeble, Shabby

Antonyms: Strong, Sturdy, Healthy, Robust

Example: The decrepit old house looked as if it would collapse in the next storm.

14 Bogus (adjective)

नकली, झूठा

Bogus meaning

Not genuine or true; fake or false.

Synonyms: Fake, False, Fraudulent, Counterfeit

Antonyms: Genuine, Real, Authentic, Legitimate

Example: The police discovered that the document was completely bogus.

15 Cache (noun)

गुप्त भंडार, छिपा हुआ संग्रह

Cache meaning

A hidden store of valuables, supplies, or data kept for future use.

Synonyms: Store, Stockpile, Reserve, Hoard

Antonyms: Shortage, Lack, Depletion, Scarcity

Example: The hikers found a cache of food and water hidden near the trail.

16 Cadaver (noun)

शव, मृत शरीर

Cadaver meaning

A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.

Synonyms: Corpse, Body, Remains, Carcass

Antonyms: Living person, Survivor, Human being, Patient

Example: The medical students carefully examined the cadaver during their anatomy class.

17 Catholic (adjective)

सार्वभौमिक, व्यापक

Catholic meaning

Universal in scope; including many different things or people.

Synonyms: Universal, Broad, Comprehensive, Liberal

Antonyms: Narrow, Limited, Restricted, Exclusive

Example: She has a catholic taste in music and enjoys every genre.

18 Hysteria (noun)

उन्माद, घबराहट

Hysteria meaning

Extreme and uncontrolled emotion or excitement, often involving panic.

Synonyms: Panic, Frenzy, Agitation, Delirium

Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Peace, Control

Example: The sudden rumor caused hysteria among the crowd.

19 Deflect (verb)

मोड़ देना, दिशा बदलना

Deflect meaning

To cause something to change direction or turn aside from a straight course.

Synonyms: Divert, Deviate, Redirect, Swerve

Antonyms: Direct, Focus, Straighten, Align

Example: The shield helped deflect the arrow away from the soldier.

20 Condign (adjective)

उचित, यथोचित दंड

Condign meaning

Well-deserved; appropriate to the wrongdoing, especially as punishment.

Synonyms: Deserved, Appropriate, Fitting, Just

Antonyms: Undeserved, Unjust, Inappropriate, Unwarranted

Example: The corrupt official finally received condign punishment for his actions.

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