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10 words · first 3 free, all 10 with Prime

1 Poltroon (noun)

कायर व्यक्ति

Poltroon meaning

A person who is extremely cowardly or lacks courage.

Synonyms: Coward, Craven, Dastard, Weakling

Antonyms: Hero, Braveheart, Daredevil, Gallant

Example: The soldier was called a poltroon because he ran away from the battlefield.

2 Incensed (adjective)

बहुत क्रोधित

Incensed meaning

Extremely angry or annoyed.

Synonyms: Furious, Enraged, Infuriated, Angered

Antonyms: Calm, Pleased, Delighted, Pacified

Example: She was incensed by the unfair decision of the committee.

3 Tireless (adjective)

अथक

Tireless meaning

Showing great energy and effort without getting tired.

Synonyms: Energetic, Unwearied, Indefatigable, Persistent

Antonyms: Lazy, Tired, Weary, Exhausted

Example: She made tireless efforts to help the poor during the crisis.

4 Gloat (verb)

दूसरे की असफलता या अपनी सफलता पर घमंड से प्रसन्न होना

Gloat meaning

To feel or show excessive pleasure over one’s own success or someone else’s failure.

Synonyms: Exult, Rejoice, Crow, Triumph

Antonyms: Sympathize, Commiserate, Lament, Console

Example: He began to gloat after winning the match by a huge margin.

5 Offshore (adjective/adverb)

तट से दूर समुद्र में स्थित; व्यापार या वित्तीय उद्देश्य से विदेश में स्थित

Offshore meaning

Situated or happening in the sea away from the shore; also, located in another country for business or financial purposes.

Synonyms: Overseas, Seaward, Maritime, Foreign

Antonyms: Onshore, Inland, Landward, Domestic

Example: The company built an offshore wind farm to produce clean energy.

6 Metaphysical (adjective)

भौतिक वास्तविकता से परे अमूर्त विचारों से संबंधित

Metaphysical meaning

Related to abstract ideas beyond physical reality, such as existence, truth, soul, or the nature of reality.

Synonyms: Abstract, Philosophical, Spiritual, Transcendental

Antonyms: Physical, Concrete, Material, Tangible

Example: The poet’s work often explores metaphysical questions about life, death, and the soul.

7 Ingest (verb)

निगलना या शरीर में ग्रहण करना

Ingest meaning

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

Synonyms: Consume, Swallow, Absorb, Intake

Antonyms: Expel, Eject, Disgorge, Vomit

Example: Humans ingest food to obtain energy and nutrients.

8 Disorient (verb)

दिशा या स्थिति को लेकर भ्रमित करना

Disorient meaning

To make someone confused about where they are, what direction they should go, or what they should do.

Synonyms: Confuse, Bewilder, Perplex, Muddle

Antonyms: Orient, Guide, Direct, Clarify

Example: The sudden darkness began to disorient the hikers in the forest.

9 Enlighten (verb)

ज्ञान देना या समझाना

Enlighten meaning

To give someone knowledge, understanding, or clear information about something.

Synonyms: Inform, Educate, Explain, Illuminate

Antonyms: Mislead, Confuse, Deceive, Obscure

Example: The teacher tried to enlighten the students about the importance of discipline.

10 Discourse (noun/verb)

गंभीर विषय पर लिखित या मौखिक चर्चा

Discourse meaning

Written or spoken communication or discussion on a serious topic.

Synonyms: Discussion, Conversation, Dialogue, Debate

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Muteness, Monologue

Example: The professor’s discourse on democracy helped students understand the topic deeply.

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