Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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1 Contravert (verb)

खंडन करना

Contravert meaning

To deny, oppose, or argue against something.

Synonyms: Deny, Dispute, Refute, Oppose

Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Support, Confirm

Example: The lawyer tried to contravert the evidence presented in court.

2 Adversity (noun)

विपत्ति

Adversity meaning

A difficult or unpleasant situation; hardship or misfortune.

Synonyms: Hardship, Misfortune, Difficulty, Distress

Antonyms: Prosperity, Success, Fortune, Advantage

Example: She showed great courage in the face of adversity.

3 Restraint (noun)

संयम

Restraint meaning

The act of controlling or limiting oneself, someone, or something.

Synonyms: Control, Restriction, Discipline, Limitation

Antonyms: Freedom, Release, Indulgence, Liberty

Example: He showed great restraint by not reacting angrily to the insult.

4 Scrupulousness (noun)

ईमानदार सावधानी

Scrupulousness meaning

The quality of being very careful, honest, and morally correct in doing something.

Synonyms: Conscientiousness, Carefulness, Diligence, Integrity

Antonyms: Negligence, Carelessness, Dishonesty, Unscrupulousness

Example: Her scrupulousness in checking every detail made the report error-free.

5 Creditable (adjective)

सराहनीय

Creditable meaning

Deserving praise, respect, or approval.

Synonyms: Commendable, Praiseworthy, Admirable, Laudable

Antonyms: Discreditable, Shameful, Disgraceful, Unworthy

Example: His creditable performance in the final exam impressed everyone.

6 Exonerative (adjective)

दोषमुक्त करने वाला

Exonerative meaning

Serving to clear someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Synonyms: Absolving, Vindicating, Acquitting, Justifying

Antonyms: Incriminating, Accusatory, Condemning, Inculpatory

Example: The exonerative evidence helped prove that the accused was innocent.

7 Supposition (noun)

अनुमान

Supposition meaning

A belief or idea based on possibility rather than certain proof.

Synonyms: Assumption, Presumption, Hypothesis, Conjecture

Antonyms: Fact, Certainty, Reality, Proof

Example: His conclusion was based on supposition rather than clear evidence.

8 Enfeeble (verb)

कमज़ोर करना

Enfeeble meaning

To make someone or something weak or weaker.

Synonyms: Weaken, Debilitate, Exhaust, Impair

Antonyms: Strengthen, Fortify, Invigorate, Energize

Example: Continuous illness can enfeeble the body and reduce its strength.

9 Reverential (adjective)

श्रद्धापूर्ण

Reverential meaning

Showing deep respect, honor, or admiration for someone or something.

Synonyms: Respectful, Reverent, Deferential, Worshipful

Antonyms: Disrespectful, Irreverent, Contemptuous, Scornful

Example: The students listened to the teacher in a reverential silence.

10 Forbear (verb)

परहेज करना

Forbear meaning

To stop oneself from doing something; to show patience or self-control.

Synonyms: Refrain, Abstain, Withhold, Resist

Antonyms: Indulge, Continue, Proceed, Persist

Example: He decided to forbear from arguing with his teacher.

11 Deterrent (noun/adjective)

निवारक

Deterrent meaning

Something that discourages or prevents someone from doing something.

Synonyms: Preventive, Hindrance, Restraint, Discouragement

Antonyms: Encouragement, Incentive, Motivation, Stimulus

Example: Strict punishment acts as a deterrent against crime.

12 Irksome (adjective)

कष्टप्रद

Irksome meaning

Annoying, irritating, or causing trouble and boredom.

Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating, Bothersome, Vexing

Antonyms: Pleasant, Enjoyable, Agreeable, Comforting

Example: The irksome noise from the construction site disturbed everyone.

13 Nuanced (adjective)

सूक्ष्म अंतरों से युक्त

Nuanced meaning

Having subtle differences, details, or shades of meaning.

Synonyms: Subtle, Refined, Delicate, Sophisticated

Antonyms: Obvious, Simple, Crude, Unsubtle

Example: The judge gave a nuanced explanation of the complex issue.

14 Cohesive (adjective)

सुसंगठित

Cohesive meaning

United and working well together as a whole.

Synonyms: United, Connected, Integrated, Harmonious

Antonyms: Divided, Disconnected, Scattered, Fragmented

Example: The team gave a cohesive presentation on climate change.

15 Assertive (adjective)

आत्मविश्वासपूर्ण

Assertive meaning

Confidently expressing one’s opinions, needs, or rights without being aggressive.

Synonyms: Confident, Firm, Decisive, Self-assured

Antonyms: Timid, Submissive, Hesitant, Passive

Example: She was assertive in the meeting and clearly presented her ideas.

16 Receptive (adjective)

ग्रहणशील

Receptive meaning

Willing to listen to, accept, or respond positively to ideas, suggestions, or change.

Synonyms: Open-minded, Responsive, Accepting, Approachable

Antonyms: Resistant, Unresponsive, Closed-minded, Rejecting

Example: The students were receptive to the teacher’s new method of learning.

17 Emergent (adjective)

उभरता हुआ

Emergent meaning

Beginning to appear, develop, or become known.

Synonyms: Developing, Emerging, Rising, Growing

Antonyms: Declining, Fading, Disappearing, Diminishing

Example: Artificial intelligence is an emergent field with many new opportunities.

18 Pragmatism (noun)

व्यावहारिकता

Pragmatism meaning

A practical way of thinking or dealing with problems based on results rather than theories.

Synonyms: Practicality, Realism, Rationality, Sensibleness

Antonyms: Idealism, Impracticality, Theoreticalness, Unrealism

Example: His pragmatism helped the team find a workable solution during the crisis.

19 Discernment (noun)

विवेक

Discernment meaning

The ability to judge, understand, or recognize something clearly and wisely.

Synonyms: Judgment, Insight, Perception, Wisdom

Antonyms: Ignorance, Foolishness, Misjudgment, Stupidity

Example: Her discernment helped her choose the right candidate for the job.

20 Verifiable (adjective)

सत्यापित करने योग्य

Verifiable meaning

Able to be checked, proved, or confirmed as true.

Synonyms: Confirmable, Provable, Testable, Checkable

Antonyms: Unverifiable, Doubtful, Unprovable, Questionable

Example: The report included verifiable facts supported by official records.

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