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1 Presumptuous (adjective)

अत्यधिक आत्मविश्वासी या उद्दंड

Presumptuous meaning

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.

Synonyms: Arrogant, Overconfident, Bold, Impertinent

Antonyms: Modest, Humble, Respectful, Reserved

Example: It was presumptuous of him to assume he would get the job without even applying.

2 Tumid (adjective)

सूजा हुआ; आडंबरपूर्ण

Tumid meaning

Swollen or enlarged; pompous or bombastic in language or style.

Synonyms: Swollen, Puffy, Bombastic, Inflated

Antonyms: Shrunken, Deflated, Modest, Simple

Example: His tumid speech was full of grand words but very little meaning.

3 Languor (noun)

शिथिलता

Languor meaning

The state of feeling tired, weak, or lacking energy.

Synonyms: Fatigue, Weakness, Weariness, Listlessness

Antonyms: Energy, Strength, Vigor, Liveliness

Example: After walking in the hot sun all day, he felt a deep languor in his body.

4 Politic (adjective)

व्यवहारकुशल; विवेकपूर्ण

Politic meaning

Wise and prudent in practical affairs; tactful.

Synonyms: Prudent, Wise, Tactful, Shrewd

Antonyms: Imprudent, Foolish, Tactless, Reckless

Example: It was politic of the leader to avoid making any harsh statement during the crisis.

5 Odium (noun)

घृणा

Odium meaning

General or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.

Synonyms: Hatred, Disgrace, Shame, Contempt

Antonyms: Admiration, Respect, Esteem, Approval

Example: His cruel decision brought great odium upon him.

6 Jeremiad (noun)

विलापपूर्ण शिकायत

Jeremiad meaning

A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of sorrowful complaints.

Synonyms: Lament, Complaint, Dirge, Protest

Antonyms: Praise, Commendation, Applause, Approval

Example: The speech turned into a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.

7 Sortie (noun)

अचानक आक्रमण

Sortie meaning

A sudden attack made by troops from a defensive position; a brief military or strategic expedition.

Synonyms: Raid, Assault, Attack, Expedition

Antonyms: Retreat, Withdrawal, Surrender, Escape

Example: The soldiers made a daring sortie from the fort at dawn.

8 Moniker (noun)

उपनाम

Moniker meaning

A name or nickname.

Synonyms: Nickname, Alias, Tag, Sobriquet

Antonyms: Real name, Formal name, Birth name, Given name

Example: He earned the moniker Tiger because of his fearless attitude on the field.

9 Roil (verb)

मथ देना; विचलित करना

Roil meaning

Make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by disturbing the sediment; disturb or irritate.

Synonyms: Agitate, Disturb, Stir, Upset

Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Clear, Settle

Example: The strong wind began to roil the water in the lake.

10 Insurgent (noun/adjective)

विद्रोही

Insurgent meaning

A person who rises in revolt against an established authority; rebellious.

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Dissenter

Antonyms: Loyalist, Supporter, Follower, Obedient

Example: The government sent troops to control the insurgent group in the border region.

11 Antecedent (noun)

पूर्ववर्ती कारण

Antecedent meaning

A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

Synonyms: Precursor, Forerunner, Predecessor, Prior

Antonyms: Consequence, Result, Outcome, Effect

Example: The heavy rainfall was the antecedent of the flood in the region.

12 Omnibus (adjective)

सर्वसमावेशी

Omnibus meaning

Including many things or having various items combined in one.

Synonyms: Comprehensive, Inclusive, Extensive, All-encompassing

Antonyms: Limited, Specific, Restricted, Exclusive

Example: The government introduced an omnibus bill covering several important reforms at once.

13 Interlude (noun)

अंतराल

Interlude meaning

A short period of time between events or activities.

Synonyms: Interval, Break, Pause, Gap

Antonyms: Continuation, Continuity, Extension, Permanence

Example: There was a brief interlude between the two sessions of the conference.

14 Grovel (verb)

गिड़गिड़ाना

Grovel meaning

Act in an excessively obedient or servile way.

Synonyms: Beg, Crouch, Kowtow, Fawn

Antonyms: Resist, Defy, Command, Stand

Example: He had to grovel before the corrupt officer to get his file cleared.

15 Prostrate (adjective)

भूमि पर दंडवत पड़ा हुआ

Prostrate meaning

Lying stretched out on the ground with face downward.

Synonyms: Prone, Flat, Supine, Recumbent

Antonyms: Upright, Standing, Erect, Raised

Example: The devotees lay prostrate before the temple altar in deep reverence.

16 Servitude (noun)

दासता

Servitude meaning

The state of being a slave or completely under someone’s control.

Synonyms: Slavery, Bondage, Subjugation, Captivity

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Independence, Autonomy

Example: The people struggled for years to break free from servitude under the cruel ruler.

17 Fissure (noun)

दरार

Fissure meaning

A long, narrow opening or crack in something.

Synonyms: Crack, Split, Crevice, Fracture

Antonyms: Closure, Seal, Union, Solidness

Example: A deep fissure appeared in the dry ground after the earthquake.

18 Colloquy (noun)

वार्तालाप

Colloquy meaning

A conversation or dialogue between two or more people.

Synonyms: Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, Talk

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Monologue, Muteness

Example: The two scholars had a long colloquy on philosophy and ethics.

19 Epigraph (noun)

उपशीर्षक उद्धरण

Epigraph meaning

A short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book, chapter, or poem.

Synonyms: Inscription, Motto, Quotation, Citation

Antonyms: Body text, Explanation, Commentary, Elaboration

Example: The novel opened with an epigraph from Shakespeare that hinted at its central theme.

20 Prologue (noun)

प्रस्तावना

Prologue meaning

A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work.

Synonyms: Introduction, Preface, Prelude, Foreword

Antonyms: Epilogue, Conclusion, Ending, Finale

Example: The author used the prologue to introduce the background of the story.

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