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1 Divination (noun)

भविष्यवाणी करना

Divination meaning

The practice of discovering hidden knowledge or predicting the future by supernatural means.

Synonyms: Prophecy, Soothsaying, Fortune-telling, Augury

Antonyms: Reasoning, Observation, Verification, Empiricism

Example: In ancient times, many kings relied on divination before making important decisions.

2 Incantation (noun)

मंत्रोच्चार

Incantation meaning

A series of words said as a magic spell or chant.

Synonyms: Spell, Chant, Invocation, Charm

Antonyms: Silence, Plain statement, Disenchantment, Reality

Example: The priest recited an incantation to complete the ritual.

3 Quicksilver (adjective)

चंचल और जल्दी बदलने वाला

Quicksilver meaning

Changing very quickly and unpredictably; lively and hard to control.

Synonyms: Mercurial, Volatile, Fickle, Changeable

Antonyms: Stable, Steady, Constant, Predictable

Example: Her quicksilver mood changed from excitement to anger within minutes.

4 Memoir (noun)

संस्मरण

Memoir meaning

A written account of someone’s personal experiences or memories.

Synonyms: Autobiography, Recollection, Reminiscence, Chronicle

Antonyms: Fiction, Fabrication, Fantasy, Invention

Example: The freedom fighter wrote a memoir describing his years in prison.

5 Outlier (noun)

असामान्य या अलग व्यक्ति, वस्तु या परिणाम

Outlier meaning

A person, thing, or result that is very different from others in a group.

Synonyms: Exception, Anomaly, Deviation, Oddity

Antonyms: Norm, Average, Standard, Regularity

Example: The unusually high score was considered an outlier in the class results.

6 Understate (verb)

कम करके बताना

Understate meaning

Represent or describe something as being smaller, less important, or less serious than it really is.

Synonyms: Downplay, Minimize, Diminish, Play down

Antonyms: Overstate, Exaggerate, Magnify, Inflate

Example: It would be wrong to understate the importance of education in shaping society.

7 Mimicry (noun)

नकल; अनुकरण

Mimicry meaning

The action or skill of imitating someone or something; in biology, it also means resemblance that helps an organism survive.

Synonyms: Imitation, Copying, Impersonation, Emulation

Antonyms: Originality, Authenticity, Innovation, Uniqueness

Example: The comedian’s mimicry of famous actors made the audience laugh loudly.

8 Occult (adjective)

गूढ़, रहस्यमय या अलौकिक

Occult meaning

Relating to hidden, mystical, or supernatural powers, practices, or phenomena.

Synonyms: Esoteric, Mystical, Secret, Supernatural

Antonyms: Open, Manifest, Obvious, Plain

Example: The old book was filled with occult symbols and mysterious rituals.

9 Wanderlust (noun)

घूमने-फिरने की तीव्र इच्छा

Wanderlust meaning

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

Synonyms: Restlessness, Roaming urge, Travel desire, Itch to travel

Antonyms: Contentment, Settledness, Stability, Rootedness

Example: Her wanderlust inspired her to visit a new country every year.

10 Herculean (adjective)

अत्यंत कठिन; बहुत अधिक शक्ति या परिश्रम की आवश्यकता वाला

Herculean meaning

Requiring great strength, effort, or difficulty; extremely challenging.

Synonyms: Arduous, Formidable, Laborious, Daunting

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Simple, Manageable

Example: Completing the entire project in just two days was a herculean task.

11 Abrupt (adjective)

अचानक और रूखा

Abrupt meaning

Sudden and unexpected in a way that may seem rude or shocking.

Synonyms: Sudden, Unexpected, Sharp, Hasty

Antonyms: Gradual, Polite, Smooth, Gentle

Example: His abrupt reply surprised everyone in the meeting.

12 Conceited (adjective)

घमंडी, आत्ममुग्ध

Conceited meaning

Excessively proud of oneself; having an exaggerated opinion of one’s own abilities or appearance.

Synonyms: Arrogant, Vain, Egotistical, Proud

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Unassuming, Meek

Example: He is so conceited that he rarely listens to anyone else’s advice.

13 Courageous (adjective)

साहसी, बहादुर

Courageous meaning

Not deterred by danger or pain; brave and fearless.

Synonyms: Brave, Fearless, Valiant, Bold

Antonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Weak

Example: The courageous firefighter entered the burning building to save the child.

14 Envious (adjective)

ईर्ष्यालु, जलन से भरा हुआ

Envious meaning

Feeling jealousy or resentment because of someone else’s success, possessions, or qualities.

Synonyms: Jealous, Covetous, Resentful, Begrudging

Antonyms: Content, Appreciative, Admiring, Satisfied

Example: She felt envious of her friend’s success and recognition.

15 Generous (adjective)

उदार, दानशील

Generous meaning

Showing kindness and readiness to give more of something, especially money, help, or time, than is usual or expected.

Synonyms: Liberal, Charitable, Benevolent, Magnanimous

Antonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Selfish, Mean

Example: The generous woman donated books and clothes to the needy children.

16 Obedient (adjective)

आज्ञाकारी, आज्ञापालक

Obedient meaning

Willing to obey orders, rules, or instructions.

Synonyms: Dutiful, Compliant, Docile, Submissive

Antonyms: Disobedient, Defiant, Rebellious, Unruly

Example: The obedient child followed his teacher’s instructions carefully.

17 Stubborn (adjective)

जिद्दी, हठी

Stubborn meaning

Having a strong determination not to change one’s attitude, opinion, or action despite persuasion or difficulty.

Synonyms: Obstinate, Adamant, Headstrong, Inflexible

Antonyms: Flexible, Compliant, Yielding, Obedient

Example: The stubborn boy refused to apologize even after realizing his mistake.

18 Suspicious (adjective)

संदेहपूर्ण, शंकालु

Suspicious meaning

Having or showing a belief that someone or something is wrong, dishonest, or likely to cause harm.

Synonyms: Doubtful, Wary, Skeptical, Distrustful

Antonyms: Trusting, Confident, Certain, Unsuspecting

Example: The guard became suspicious when he saw a stranger near the closed gate at midnight.

19 Tremendous (adjective)

बहुत अधिक, विशाल, अत्यधिक

Tremendous meaning

Very great in amount, size, intensity, or importance.

Synonyms: Enormous, Immense, Massive, Huge

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Insignificant, Slight

Example: She made tremendous progress in her studies within a few months.

20 Triumph (noun/verb)

विजय, बड़ी सफलता

Triumph meaning

A great victory, success, or achievement; to win or succeed over something.

Synonyms: Victory, Success, Achievement, Conquest

Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Loss, Setback

Example: Hard work and patience helped her triumph over every difficulty.

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