Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Defendant (noun)

प्रतिवादी

Defendant meaning

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.

2 Baroque (adjective)

अत्यधिक अलंकृत, भड़कीला

Baroque meaning

Highly ornate and elaborate in style.

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

Bemused meaning

Confused or puzzled, often in a quiet or thoughtful way.

Synonyms: Puzzled, Perplexed, Confused, Bewildered

Antonyms: Clear, Certain, Sure, Comprehending

Example: She looked bemused when she heard the strange explanation.

4 Betrayal (noun)

विश्वासघात

Betrayal meaning

The act of being disloyal or breaking someone’s trust.

Synonyms: Treachery, Disloyalty, Deceit, Backstabbing

Antonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Devotion

Example: His betrayal of his closest friend shocked everyone.

5 Incomprehensible (adjective)

असमझनीय

Incomprehensible meaning

Impossible or very difficult to understand.

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

Ceremonial meaning

Relating to or used for formal events, rituals, or ceremonies.

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

Circumference meaning

The boundary or outer edge of a circle; the distance around a circle.

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

Complementary meaning

Combining in such a way that enhances or completes something else.

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

Concentric meaning

Having a common center; arranged in circles or rings around the same center.

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

Spectacular meaning

Very impressive, exciting, and beautiful to look at.

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

Outmoded meaning

Old-fashioned and no longer useful or popular.

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

Enshroud meaning

Cover or envelop completely, especially in darkness, mist, or secrecy.

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

Trounce meaning

Defeat someone heavily in a contest or fight.

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

Dishearten meaning

Cause someone to lose determination, hope, or confidence.

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

Predispose meaning

Make someone likely or inclined to think, act, or suffer in a particular way beforehand.

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

Quietude meaning

A state of stillness, calm, and quietness.

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

Multifaceted meaning

Having many different aspects, features, or sides.

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

Defuse meaning

Make a dangerous or tense situation less harmful, serious, or tense; also remove the fuse from a bomb.

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

Overturn meaning

Reverse or cancel a decision, law, or judgment; also to turn something over.

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

Misinterpret meaning

Understand or explain something wrongly.

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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