Friday, 20 March 2026

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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Commandeer (verb)

जबरन अपने अधिकार में लेना

Commandeer meaning

To take possession of something by force or for official use.

Synonyms: Seize, Confiscate, Appropriate, Requisition

Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Return, Release

Example: The army commandeered several trucks for emergency relief work.

2 Preeminent (adjective)

श्रेष्ठ

Preeminent meaning

Surpassing all others; very distinguished or outstanding.

Synonyms: Eminent, Supreme, Foremost, Outstanding

Antonyms: Inferior, Ordinary, Insignificant, Mediocre

Example: She is one of the preeminent scholars in the field of economics.

3 Unremitting (adjective)

अविराम

Unremitting meaning

Never stopping or becoming less intense; continuous and persistent.

Synonyms: Relentless, Constant, Continuous, Persistent

Antonyms: Intermittent, Occasional, Irregular, Stopping

Example: She showed unremitting dedication toward her studies despite many difficulties.

4 Titular (adjective)

नाममात्र का

Titular meaning

Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without real authority.

Synonyms: Nominal, Ceremonial, Formal, Token

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Substantial, Genuine

Example: He was the titular head of the company, while others made the real decisions.

5 Megalomania (noun)

महानता का उन्माद

Megalomania meaning

An obsession with power, greatness, or exaggerated self-importance.

Synonyms: Delusion, Arrogance, Vanity, Grandiosity

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Simplicity, Meekness

Example: His megalomania made him believe that he alone could rule the entire nation.

6 Ineradicable (adjective)

उन्मूलन न किया जा सकने वाला

Ineradicable meaning

Impossible to remove, destroy, or get rid of completely.

Synonyms: Indelible, Permanent, Deep-rooted, Unshakeable

Antonyms: Eradicable, Removable, Temporary, Fleeting

Example: The tragedy left an ineradicable impression on his mind.

7 Unrelenting (adjective)

अडिग और निरंतर

Unrelenting meaning

Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination; harsh and persistent.

Synonyms: Relentless, Persistent, Stern, Unyielding

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Flexible, Merciful

Example: The unrelenting heat made it difficult for the workers to continue.

8 Oracular (adjective)

रहस्यमय और भविष्यसूचक

Oracular meaning

Resembling an oracle; mysterious, wise, and often difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Prophetic, Mystical, Enigmatic, Cryptic

Antonyms: Clear, Direct, Plain, Straightforward

Example: The sage gave an oracular reply that left everyone puzzled.

9 Unfathomable (adjective)

समझ से परे

Unfathomable meaning

Impossible to understand fully; too deep, strange, or difficult to measure or comprehend.

Synonyms: Incomprehensible, Inscrutable, Mysterious, Immeasurable

Antonyms: Understandable, Clear, Comprehensible, Measurable

Example: The scientist tried to explain the unfathomable mystery of the universe.

10 Prophetic (adjective)

भविष्यसूचक

Prophetic meaning

Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.

Synonyms: Predictive, Visionary, Foretelling, Prescient

Antonyms: Unknowing, Ignorant, Unaware, Blind

Example: Her prophetic warning about the storm came true the very next day.

11 Temporize (verb)

टालमटोल करना

Temporize meaning

Avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer in order to gain time.

Synonyms: Delay, Stall, Hesitate, Procrastinate

Antonyms: Decide, Commit, Resolve, Act

Example: Instead of answering firmly, the officer tried to temporize and avoid the issue.

12 Browbeat (verb)

धमकाकर दबाव डालना

Browbeat meaning

Intimidate or force someone to do something by bullying or being overbearing.

Synonyms: Bully, Intimidate, Coerce, Harass

Antonyms: Encourage, Comfort, Support, Reassure

Example: The manager tried to browbeat the workers into accepting the unfair decision.

13 Falsify (verb)

मिथ्या सिद्ध करना / गलत साबित करना / जालसाजी करना

Falsify meaning

Alter or present something falsely so that it no longer reflects the truth.

Synonyms: Forge, Distort, Misrepresent, Fabricate

Antonyms: Verify, Confirm, Validate, Authenticate

Example: The accountant was accused of falsifying the financial records of the company.

14 Penalize (verb)

दंडित करना

Penalize meaning

Subject someone to a penalty or punishment for doing something wrong.

Synonyms: Punish, Fine, Discipline, Sanction

Antonyms: Reward, Pardon, Forgive, Excuse

Example: Players can be penalized for breaking the rules during the match.

15 Demolish (verb)

ध्वस्त करना / गिरा देना

Demolish meaning

Pull or knock down a building or structure; completely destroy.

Synonyms: Destroy, Dismantle, Ruin, Wreck

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Repair

Example: The old unsafe building was demolished by the municipal authority.

16 Excommunicate (verb)

बहिष्कृत करना

Excommunicate meaning

Officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments or services of the Church; reject from a religious community.

Synonyms: Expel, Oust, Exclude, Banish

Antonyms: Admit, Accept, Welcome, Include

Example: The priest decided to excommunicate the member for repeatedly violating the church’s rules.

17 Cultivate (verb)

खेती करना / विकसित करना

Cultivate meaning

Prepare and use land for crops or gardening; also develop or improve a skill, quality, or relationship.

Synonyms: Nurture, Develop, Foster, Grow

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Abandon, Destroy

Example: She worked hard to cultivate good habits and improve her communication skills.

18 Unveil (verb)

अनावृत करना / उद्घाटित करना

Unveil meaning

Remove a cover from something; reveal or make something known for the first time.

Synonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Introduce

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress

Example: The company will unveil its new product at the annual event tomorrow.

19 Interrogate (verb)

पूछताछ करना

Interrogate meaning

Ask someone questions closely, aggressively, or formally in order to get information.

Synonyms: Question, Examine, Quiz, Cross-examine

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Respond, Explain

Example: The police began to interrogate the suspect about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.

20 Stimulate (verb)

उत्तेजित करना / प्रोत्साहित करना

Stimulate meaning

Encourage or increase the activity, growth, or development of something.

Synonyms: Encourage, Motivate, Inspire, Arouse

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Suppress, Hinder

Example: Good teachers stimulate students to think creatively and ask questions.

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