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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Mortgage (noun/verb)

बंधक ऋण / गिरवी रखना

Mortgage meaning

A legal agreement in which property is given as security for a loan; to give property as security for a loan.

Synonyms: Pledge, Hypothecate, Pawn, Secure

Antonyms: Redeem, Release, Discharge, Free

Example: He had to mortgage his house to start a new business.

2 Appellate (adjective)

अपीलीय / अपील से संबंधित

Appellate meaning

Relating to appeals or a court that has the power to review decisions of a lower court.

Synonyms: Reviewing, Revisory, Judicial, Appeal-related

Antonyms: Original, Trial, Lower, Initial

Example: The appellate court reviewed the decision of the lower court.

3 Foreclosure (noun)

बंधक संपत्ति की जब्ती

Foreclosure meaning

The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a mortgaged property when the borrower fails to repay the loan.

Synonyms: Repossession, Seizure, Forfeiture, Confiscation

Antonyms: Redemption, Release, Discharge, Reinstatement

Example: The bank started foreclosure proceedings after he failed to pay the mortgage installments.

4 Underwrite (verb)

वित्तीय जिम्मेदारी लेना / बीमा या निवेश की गारंटी देना

Underwrite meaning

To accept financial responsibility for something, especially by guaranteeing payment, insurance, or investment.

Synonyms: Guarantee, Insure, Sponsor, Finance

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Withdraw, Repudiate

Example: The bank agreed to underwrite the company’s new share issue.

5 Depreciation (noun)

मूल्यह्रास / मूल्य में कमी

Depreciation meaning

A decrease in the value of an asset over time, usually due to use, age, or wear and tear.

Synonyms: Devaluation, Decline, Reduction, Decrease

Antonyms: Appreciation, Increase, Rise, Enhancement

Example: The depreciation of machinery reduced the company’s asset value.

6 Rebate (noun/verb)

छूट / आंशिक धनवापसी

Rebate meaning

A partial refund or reduction in the amount paid or owed.

Synonyms: Refund, Discount, Reduction, Allowance

Antonyms: Surcharge, Increase, Markup, Extra Charge

Example: The company offered a rebate on the purchase of the new washing machine.

7 Stationary (adjective)

स्थिर / अचल

Stationary meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Synonyms: Fixed, Still, Motionless, Immobile

Antonyms: Moving, Mobile, Active, Dynamic

Example: The car remained stationary at the traffic signal.

8 Eviction (noun)

बेदखली / निष्कासन

Eviction meaning

The legal act of forcing someone to leave a property or land.

Synonyms: Expulsion, Removal, Ejection, Dispossession

Antonyms: Admission, Retention, Occupancy, Possession

Example: The tenant faced eviction after failing to pay rent for several months.

9 Garnishment (noun)

वेतन या बैंक खाते से ऋण वसूली की कानूनी प्रक्रिया

Garnishment meaning

A legal process by which money is taken directly from a person’s wages or bank account to pay a debt.

Synonyms: Deduction, Seizure, Withholding, Attachment

Antonyms: Release, Refund, Exemption, Payment

Example: The court ordered wage garnishment to recover the unpaid debt.

10 Mausoleum (noun)

मकबरा / समाधि भवन

Mausoleum meaning

A large and impressive tomb or building made to keep the dead body of an important person.

Synonyms: Tomb, Sepulchre, Crypt, Shrine

Antonyms: Birthplace, Cradle, Nursery, Maternity Ward

Example: The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.

11 Seethe (verb)

क्रोध से उबलना; खौलना

Seethe meaning

To be extremely angry but often remain silent; to boil or foam.

Synonyms: Boil, Fume, Rage, Simmer

Antonyms: Calm, Cool, Relax, Pacify

Example: She tried to smile, but inside she was seething with anger.

12 Blurt (verb)

अचानक बोल देना

Blurt meaning

To say something suddenly and without thinking carefully.

Synonyms: Utter, Exclaim, Reveal, Disclose

Antonyms: Conceal, Suppress, Withhold, Restrain

Example: He blurted out the secret during the meeting.

13 Fluster (verb)

घबरा देना; व्याकुल कर देना

Fluster meaning

To make someone confused, nervous, or upset, especially in a sudden situation.

Synonyms: Agitate, Confuse, Unnerve, Disturb

Antonyms: Calm, Compose, Soothe, Reassure

Example: The sudden question flustered him during the interview.

14 Fret (verb)

चिंता करना; व्याकुल होना

Fret meaning

To worry or feel anxious about something, especially for a long time.

Synonyms: Worry, Brood, Agonize, Fuss

Antonyms: Relax, Calm, Soothe, Reassure

Example: Do not fret about small mistakes during your preparation.

15 Hoard (verb)

जमा करना; संचय करना

Hoard meaning

To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or unnecessarily.

Synonyms: Accumulate, Stockpile, Amass, Store

Antonyms: Distribute, Share, Spend, Scatter

Example: Some people hoard food and medicines during a crisis.

16 Quarrel (verb/noun)

झगड़ा करना; विवाद

Quarrel meaning

To argue angrily with someone; an angry disagreement.

Synonyms: Argue, Dispute, Squabble, Wrangle

Antonyms: Agree, Reconcile, Harmonize, Cooperate

Example: The two brothers began to quarrel over a small issue.

17 Stern (adjective)

कठोर; सख्त

Stern meaning

Serious, strict, and showing strong disapproval.

Synonyms: Strict, Severe, Harsh, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Kind, Mild

Example: The teacher gave a stern warning to the careless students.

18 Vain (adjective)

घमंडी; व्यर्थ

Vain meaning

Too proud of oneself or one’s appearance; producing no useful result.

Synonyms: Conceited, Arrogant, Proud, Futile

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Useful, Effective

Example: He made a vain attempt to convince the officer.

19 Leery (adjective)

संदेहशील; सतर्क

Leery meaning

Cautious or suspicious about someone or something.

Synonyms: Wary, Cautious, Suspicious, Distrustful

Antonyms: Trusting, Confident, Unwary, Gullible

Example: She was leery of accepting help from a stranger.

20 Jarring (adjective)

अप्रिय रूप से चौंकाने वाला; असंगत

Jarring meaning

Shocking, unpleasant, or disturbing because it is sudden or does not fit well with something.

Synonyms: Harsh, Discordant, Shocking, Disturbing

Antonyms: Pleasant, Harmonious, Soothing, Agreeable

Example: The loud noise was jarring in the silent classroom.

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