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1 Unimpeachable (adjective)

संदेह से परे

Unimpeachable meaning

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

Synonyms: Irrefutable, Unquestionable, Impeccable, Trustworthy

Antonyms: Questionable, Doubtful, Unreliable, Disputable

Example: The officer had an unimpeachable record of honesty and service.

2 Providential (adjective)

ईश्वरीय कृपा से घटित

Providential meaning

Happening at a favourable time, especially as if guided by divine care.

Synonyms: Fortunate, Lucky, Opportune, Heaven-sent

Antonyms: Unfortunate, Unlucky, Inopportune, Ill-fated

Example: His providential arrival saved the child from danger.

3 Disapprobation (noun)

अस्वीकृति

Disapprobation meaning

Strong disapproval or criticism.

Synonyms: Disapproval, Criticism, Condemnation, Censure

Antonyms: Approval, Praise, Commendation, Appreciation

Example: His careless behaviour met with strong disapprobation from the committee.

4 Extemporize (verb)

बिना तैयारी के बोलना या प्रस्तुत करना

Extemporize meaning

To speak, perform, or compose without preparation.

Synonyms: Improvise, Ad-lib, Impromptu, Invent

Antonyms: Prepare, Rehearse, Plan, Script

Example: The speaker had to extemporize when his written notes were lost.

5 Retroactive (adjective)

पूर्वप्रभावी

Retroactive meaning

Taking effect from a date in the past.

Synonyms: Retrospective, Backdated, Ex-post-facto, Regressive

Antonyms: Prospective, Future, Upcoming, Forward-looking

Example: The new rule was made retroactive from the beginning of the financial year.

6 Firmament (noun)

आकाश

Firmament meaning

The sky or heavens, especially seen as a vast dome above the earth.

Synonyms: Sky, Heavens, Vault, Welkin

Antonyms: Earth, Ground, Land, Underworld

Example: The stars shone brightly across the firmament at night.

7 Fulcrum (noun)

आधार-बिंदु

Fulcrum meaning

The fixed point on which a lever turns or is supported; a central point of support.

Synonyms: Pivot, Support, Axis, Hinge

Antonyms: Periphery, Edge, Margin, Extremity

Example: The teacher’s guidance became the fulcrum of the students’ success.

8 Reconnoiter (verb)

जानकारी एकत्र करने के लिए किसी क्षेत्र का सर्वेक्षण करना

Reconnoiter meaning

To make a military or exploratory survey of an area to gather information.

Synonyms: Scout, Survey, Inspect, Explore

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard

Example: The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy’s position before the attack.

9 Perspicuous (adjective)

स्पष्ट और आसानी से समझ में आने वाला

Perspicuous meaning

Clearly expressed and easy to understand.

Synonyms: Clear, Lucid, Plain, Intelligible

Antonyms: Obscure, Unclear, Ambiguous, Vague

Example: The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the difficult concept.

10 Annuity (noun)

वार्षिकी

Annuity meaning

A fixed amount of money paid to someone every year or at regular intervals, usually for life or for a fixed period.

Synonyms: Pension, Allowance, Stipend, Payment

Antonyms: Lump Sum, One-time Payment, Debt, Nonpayment

Example: After retirement, he received an annuity from his investment plan.

11 Finagle (verb)

चालाकी या धोखे से कुछ प्राप्त करना

Finagle meaning

To get something by trickery, clever manipulation, or dishonest methods.

Synonyms: Deceive, Manipulate, Swindle, Trick

Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Forfeit, Lose

Example: He tried to finagle a free ticket by pretending to be a staff member.

12 Certitude (noun)

पूर्ण निश्चितता या दृढ़ विश्वास

Certitude meaning

Complete certainty or firm belief that something is true.

Synonyms: Certainty, Conviction, Assurance, Confidence

Antonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Skepticism, Distrust

Example: She spoke with certitude about the success of her plan.

13 Cachet (noun)

प्रतिष्ठा या सम्मान का विशेष गुण

Cachet meaning

A quality that gives someone or something special respect, prestige, or admiration.

Synonyms: Prestige, Status, Distinction, Reputation

Antonyms: Disgrace, Dishonor, Disrepute, Shame

Example: The award gave the young scientist great cachet in the academic world.

14 Deign (verb)

किसी काम को अपनी प्रतिष्ठा से नीचे समझते हुए भी करना

Deign meaning

To do something that one considers below one’s dignity or status.

Synonyms: Condescend, Stoop, Lower oneself, Descend

Antonyms: Refuse, Decline, Reject, Scorn

Example: The senior officer did not deign to reply to the junior clerk’s question.

15 Taunt (verb/noun)

ताना मारना या चिढ़ाना

Taunt meaning

To insult, mock, or provoke someone with hurtful words.

Synonyms: Mock, Jeer, Ridicule, Tease

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Encourage

Example: The players tried to taunt their opponent during the match.

16 Taut (adjective)

तना हुआ या कसा हुआ

Taut meaning

Stretched or pulled tight; also used for something tense or well-controlled.

Synonyms: Tight, Stretched, Tense, Rigid

Antonyms: Loose, Slack, Relaxed, Limp

Example: The rope was pulled taut before the climber started moving.

17 Bungle (verb/noun)

लापरवाही या अकुशलता से कोई काम बिगाड़ देना

Bungle meaning

To do something badly or clumsily, often because of carelessness.

Synonyms: Botch, Mismanage, Mishandle, Blunder

Antonyms: Manage, Succeed, Accomplish, Execute

Example: He bungled the presentation by forgetting the main points.

18 Blasé (adjective)

उदासीन या अप्रभावित

Blasé meaning

Unimpressed, indifferent, or bored because one has experienced something too often.

Synonyms: Indifferent, Unimpressed, Nonchalant, Apathetic

Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Interested, Excited, Impressed

Example: She was blasé about winning the award because she had won many before.

19 Collate (verb)

जानकारी या दस्तावेजों को सही क्रम में एकत्र और व्यवस्थित करना

Collate meaning

To collect, arrange, and organize information or documents in a proper order.

Synonyms: Arrange, Compile, Organize, Systematize

Antonyms: Disorganize, Scatter, Separate, Disperse

Example: The assistant was asked to collate all the reports before the meeting.

20 Braggart (noun)

डींग हांकने वाला व्यक्ति

Braggart meaning

A person who boasts too much about achievements, qualities, or possessions.

Synonyms: Boaster, Show-off, Blowhard, Swaggerer

Antonyms: Modest person, Humble person, Introvert, Understater

Example: Everyone avoided the braggart because he kept talking about his wealth and success.

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