Sunday, 19 April 2026

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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Besiege (verb)

घेर लेना / घेराबंदी करना / लगातार परेशान करना

Besiege meaning

Surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it, or trouble someone continuously.

Synonyms: Surround, Encircle, Blockade, Assail

Antonyms: Relieve, Liberate, Release, Defend

Example: The enemy army besieged the fort for several weeks.

2 Figment (noun)

कल्पना की उपज

Figment meaning

Something that is invented or imagined and not real.

Synonyms: Invention, Fabrication, Fantasy, Illusion

Antonyms: Reality, Fact, Truth, Actuality

Example: The ghost story was just a figment of his imagination.

3 Pageantry (noun)

भव्य प्रदर्शन / धूमधामपूर्ण समारोह

Pageantry meaning

Elaborate and impressive display, especially in ceremonies, parades, or public events.

Synonyms: Splendor, Spectacle, Grandeur, Ceremony

Antonyms: Simplicity, Plainness, Modesty, Restraint

Example: The royal wedding was marked by great pageantry and tradition.

4 Predecessor (noun)

पूर्ववर्ती / पूर्वाधिकारी

Predecessor meaning

A person who had a job or position before someone else, or a thing that came before another.

Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent, Former holder

Antonyms: Successor, Follower, Descendant, Heir

Example: The new manager introduced several changes that his predecessor had never attempted.

5 Reminiscence (noun)

अतीत की स्मृति / पुरानी बातों का स्मरण

Reminiscence meaning

The act of remembering and telling past experiences or events.

Synonyms: Recollection, Memory, Recall, Remembrance

Antonyms: Forgetfulness, Oblivion, Amnesia, Unmindfulness

Example: Her reminiscence of childhood days made everyone smile.

6 Superimpose (verb)

ऊपर रखना / अध्यारोपित करना

Superimpose meaning

Place or lay one thing over another, especially so that both can still be seen.

Synonyms: Overlay, Overlap, Overlie, Layer

Antonyms: Remove, Separate, Detach, Isolate

Example: The designer superimposed the logo on the background image.

7 Testament (noun)

प्रमाण / वसीयत

Testament meaning

A clear proof of something, or a will that states how a person’s property should be distributed after death.

Synonyms: Proof, Evidence, Will, Confirmation

Antonyms: Disproof, Refutation, Denial, Contradiction

Example: Her success is a testament to her hard work and dedication.

8 Misadventure (noun)

दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना / दुस्साहसजनित दुर्घटना

Misadventure meaning

An unfortunate or badly planned incident, especially one involving risk or mistake.

Synonyms: Mishap, Misfortune, Accident, Setback

Antonyms: Success, Triumph, Achievement, Fortune

Example: The trekking trip turned into a misadventure after they lost their way in the forest.

9 Pedigree (noun)

वंशावली / कुल-परंपरा

Pedigree meaning

The recorded ancestry, lineage, or background of a person, family, or animal, especially when it is notable or pure.

Synonyms: Lineage, Ancestry, Heritage, Bloodline

Antonyms: Obscurity, Commonness, Low birth, Mixed breeding

Example: The horse was expensive because of its excellent pedigree.

10 Formative (adjective)

निर्माणकारी / विकासात्मक

Formative meaning

Having an important and lasting influence on the development of something or someone; helping to form or shape.

Synonyms: Influential, Developmental, Shaping, Foundational

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial, Inconsequential

Example: The early years of education are formative in a child’s life.

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