1 Defendant (noun)
प्रतिवादी
A person who is accused or sued in a court of law.
Synonyms: Accused, Respondent, Litigant, Suspect
Antonyms: Plaintiff, Prosecutor, Claimant, Complainant
Example: The defendant denied all the charges in court.
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1 Defendant (noun)
प्रतिवादी
Synonyms: Accused, Respondent, Litigant, Suspect
Antonyms: Plaintiff, Prosecutor, Claimant, Complainant
Example: The defendant denied all the charges in court.
2 Baroque (adjective)
अत्यधिक अलंकृत, भड़कीला
Synonyms: Ornate, Elaborate, Florid, Extravagant
Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Austere, Unadorned
Example: The palace was decorated in a baroque style with grand carvings and rich details.
3 Bemused (adjective)
भ्रमित, उलझन में पड़ा हुआ
Synonyms: Puzzled, Perplexed, Confused, Bewildered
Antonyms: Clear, Certain, Sure, Comprehending
Example: She looked bemused when she heard the strange explanation.
4 Betrayal (noun)
विश्वासघात
Synonyms: Treachery, Disloyalty, Deceit, Backstabbing
Antonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Devotion
Example: His betrayal of his closest friend shocked everyone.
5 Incomprehensible (adjective)
असमझनीय
Synonyms: Unintelligible, Inexplicable, Obscure, Confusing
Antonyms: Clear, Understandable, Comprehensible, Lucid
Example: The scientist’s explanation was so technical that it seemed incomprehensible to the audience.
6 Ceremonial (adjective)
औपचारिक, समारोह संबंधी
Synonyms: Formal, Ritual, Solemn, Traditional
Antonyms: Informal, Casual, Unofficial, Unceremonious
Example: The king wore ceremonial robes during the grand state function.
7 Circumference (noun)
परिधि
Synonyms: Perimeter, Border, Outline, Girth
Antonyms: Center, Core, Middle, Interior
Example: The teacher asked the students to calculate the circumference of the wheel.
8 Complementary (adjective)
पूरक
Synonyms: Supplementary, Corresponding, Compatible, Matching
Antonyms: Conflicting, Contrasting, Incompatible, Clashing
Example: Her skills are complementary to mine, which makes us a strong team.
9 Concentric (adjective)
समकेंद्रित
Synonyms: Coaxial, Coinciding, Nested, Centered
Antonyms: Eccentric, Offset, Asymmetrical, Nonconcentric
Example: The target board had several concentric circles drawn around the bull’s-eye.
10 Spectacular (adjective)
शानदार, अद्भुत
Synonyms: Magnificent, Stunning, Impressive, Remarkable
Antonyms: Ordinary, Dull, Unimpressive, Mediocre
Example: The fireworks show was absolutely spectacular and amazed the whole crowd.
11 Outmoded (adjective)
पुराना पड़ चुका, अप्रचलित
Synonyms: Obsolete, Antiquated, Archaic, Dated
Antonyms: Modern, Current, Contemporary, Fashionable
Example: Many people now consider that outmoded teaching method ineffective.
12 Enshroud (verb)
आवृत करना / ढक लेना
Synonyms: Envelop, Cloak, Cover, Obscure
Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Uncover, Unveil
Example: Thick fog began to enshroud the entire valley by evening.
13 Trounce (verb)
बुरी तरह हराना
Synonyms: Defeat, Thrash, Rout, Drub
Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Yield, Succumb
Example: Our school team trounced the opposition in the final match.
14 Dishearten (verb)
हतोत्साहित करना / निराश करना
Synonyms: Discourage, Demoralize, Depress, Deter
Antonyms: Encourage, Inspire, Motivate, Hearten
Example: Continuous failures did not dishearten her from pursuing her dream.
15 Predispose (verb)
किसी को पहले से प्रवृत्त या प्रवण करना
Synonyms: Incline, Bias, Prime, Condition
Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Protect, Immunize
Example: A family history of asthma may predispose a child to respiratory problems.
16 Quietude (noun)
शांत अवस्था / निस्तब्धता
Synonyms: Tranquility, Serenity, Stillness, Peacefulness
Antonyms: Agitation, Turmoil, Commotion, Restlessness
Example: The quietude of the early morning helped him focus on his thoughts.
17 Multifaceted (adjective)
बहुआयामी / अनेक पक्षों वाला
Synonyms: Versatile, Complex, Many-sided, Diverse
Antonyms: Simple, One-dimensional, Uniform, Straightforward
Example: She is a multifaceted personality with talents in music, writing, and leadership.
18 Defuse (verb)
तनाव कम करना / विस्फोटक को निष्क्रिय करना
Synonyms: Calm, Ease, Neutralize, Deactivate
Antonyms: Aggravate, Escalate, Inflame, Provoke
Example: The officer tried to defuse the argument before it turned violent.
19 Overturn (verb)
उलट देना / निरस्त कर देना
Synonyms: Reverse, Revoke, Nullify, Invalidate
Antonyms: Uphold, Confirm, Approve, Maintain
Example: The higher court decided to overturn the earlier judgment.
20 Misinterpret (verb)
गलत अर्थ लगाना / गलत समझना
Synonyms: Misunderstand, Misconstrue, Misread, Misapprehend
Antonyms: Understand, Comprehend, Grasp, Construe
Example: Do not misinterpret his silence as a sign of weakness.
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