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1 Expository (adjective)

व्याख्यात्मक

Expository meaning

Intended to explain or describe something clearly.

Synonyms: Explanatory, Informative, Descriptive, Interpretive

Antonyms: Obscure, Confusing, Vague, Mysterious

Example: The book contains an expository passage that explains the causes of climate change.

2 Fritter (verb)

व्यर्थ गँवाना

Fritter meaning

Waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things.

Synonyms: Squander, Waste, Dissipate, Trifle away

Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Preserve, Hoard

Example: He continued to fritter away his savings on useless purchases.

3 Gibe (verb)

ताने मारना

Gibe meaning

To make insulting, mocking, or taunting remarks.

Synonyms: Taunt, Mock, Jeer, Sneer

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Encourage, Admire

Example: The rival players began to gibe at him after his mistake on the field.

4 Hanker (verb)

लालसा करना

Hanker meaning

To strongly desire or crave for something.

Synonyms: Crave, Yearn, Long, Desire

Antonyms: Dislike, Detest, Abhor, Loathe

Example: She began to hanker for a peaceful life away from the city.

5 Immolate (verb)

बलि चढ़ाना

Immolate meaning

Kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

Synonyms: Sacrifice, Offer, Slaughter, Burn

Antonyms: Preserve, Save, Protect, Spare

Example: In the ancient ritual, the priest was believed to immolate an animal as an offering to the gods.

6 Overreach (verb)

सीमा से आगे बढ़ना

Overreach meaning

To try to do more than is reasonable or allowed, especially by going beyond proper limits.

Synonyms: Exceed, Overstep, Transgress, Encroach

Antonyms: Restrain, Limit, Obey, Comply

Example: The court said the authority had begun to overreach its legal powers.

7 Prudery (noun)

अतिशय शिष्टाचारिता

Prudery meaning

Excessive or exaggerated concern with being proper, modest, or easily shocked by sexual matters.

Synonyms: Primness, Modesty, Puritanism, Strait-lacedness

Antonyms: Indecency, Impropriety, Immodesty, Boldness

Example: Her constant prudery made even ordinary conversations about relationships seem improper.

8 Quackery (noun)

झोलाछाप चिकित्सा

Quackery meaning

False or dishonest medical practice or claims; fraud in medicine.

Synonyms: Charlatanism, Fraud, Deception, Imposture

Antonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Authenticity, Legitimacy

Example: The court took action against the clinic for promoting dangerous quackery.

9 Tarry (verb)

ठहरना / देर करना

Tarry meaning

To delay or stay longer than expected.

Synonyms: Linger, Delay, Loiter, Pause

Antonyms: Hurry, Rush, Leave, Depart

Example: Do not tarry on the way, because the meeting will start on time.

10 Wince (verb)

सिकुड़ जाना

Wince meaning

To make a slight involuntary movement of the face or body caused by pain, distress, or embarrassment.

Synonyms: Flinch, Recoil, Shrink, Cringe

Antonyms: Endure, Bear, Face, Withstand

Example: She winced when the doctor touched the injured area.

11 Beholden (adjective)

आभारी

Beholden meaning

Owing thanks or having a duty to someone because of help or kindness received.

Synonyms: Indebted, Obligated, Grateful, Thankful

Antonyms: Unappreciative, Ungrateful, Independent, Unobliged

Example: I am beholden to my teacher for guiding me during my preparation.

12 Buffoonery (noun)

मूर्खतापूर्ण हरकत

Buffoonery meaning

Foolish or silly behaviour meant to amuse others.

Synonyms: Foolery, Clowning, Tomfoolery, Absurdity

Antonyms: Wisdom, Seriousness, Sense, Prudence

Example: His constant buffoonery in class distracted everyone from the lesson.

13 Dither (verb/noun)

हिचकिचाना / असमंजस में पड़ना

Dither meaning

To be unable to make a decision or to act nervously without a clear purpose.

Synonyms: Hesitate, Waver, Vacillate, Falter

Antonyms: Decide, Resolve, Persist, Proceed

Example: She began to dither before choosing the final answer in the exam.

14 Excise (verb/noun)

काटकर निकालना / उत्पाद शुल्क

Excise meaning

To cut out or remove something, especially by cutting; also a tax on goods produced within a country.

Synonyms: Remove, Delete, Omit, Extract

Antonyms: Insert, Include, Add, Attach

Example: The editor decided to excise the unnecessary paragraph from the report.

15 Glower (verb)

क्रोध या असंतोष से घूरना

Glower meaning

To look at someone with anger or disapproval.

Synonyms: Stare, Scowl, Frown, Gaze

Antonyms: Smile, Approve, Admire, Praise

Example: He began to glower at his opponent after the rude comment.

16 Irradiate (verb)

प्रकाशित करना / विकिरणित करना

Irradiate meaning

To light up, expose to radiation, or make something brighter and clearer.

Synonyms: Illuminate, Brighten, Radiate, Beam

Antonyms: Darken, Obscure, Dull, Dim

Example: The morning sun began to irradiate the entire valley with golden light.

17 Niggardly (adjective)

कंजूस

Niggardly meaning

Mean or unwilling to give or spend; stingy.

Synonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Parsimonious, Scant

Antonyms: Generous, Liberal, Lavish, Openhanded

Example: The landlord was niggardly about repairs and refused to spend even on basic maintenance.

18 Noncommittal (adjective)

अस्पष्ट और असंलग्न

Noncommittal meaning

Not expressing a clear opinion, decision, or promise.

Synonyms: Vague, Evasive, Ambiguous, Indecisive

Antonyms: Definite, Decisive, Clear, Committed

Example: She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her final decision.

19 Quarry (noun/verb)

खदान / शिकार / खनन करना

Quarry meaning

A place where stone, sand, or minerals are dug out from the ground; also, to dig or extract stone from such a place. It can also mean the target of a hunt or search.

Synonyms: Mine, Pit, Excavation, Target

Antonyms: Fill, Cover, Restore, Protect

Example: The workers went to the quarry early in the morning to extract marble.

20 Reactionary (adjective/noun)

प्रतिक्रियावादी

Reactionary meaning

Opposing political or social progress or change, and supporting a return to older ideas or systems.

Synonyms: Conservative, Regressive, Orthodox, Traditionalist

Antonyms: Progressive, Reformist, Liberal, Radical

Example: The group was criticized for its reactionary views on social reform.

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