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1 Convulsion (noun)

ऐंठन / दौरा

Convulsion meaning

A sudden, violent, involuntary contraction or shaking of the body muscles.

Synonyms: Spasm, Seizure, Fit, Paroxysm

Antonyms: Relaxation, Calmness, Stillness, Stability

Example: The child had a convulsion during a high fever.

2 Unrehearsed (adjective)

बिना अभ्यास किया हुआ

Unrehearsed meaning

Not practiced or prepared before being performed or spoken.

Synonyms: Impromptu, Spontaneous, Extemporaneous, Improvised

Antonyms: Rehearsed, Practiced, Prepared, Planned

Example: His unrehearsed speech impressed everyone with its honesty.

3 Idealistic (adjective)

आदर्शवादी

Idealistic meaning

Believing in or pursuing high moral principles, noble ideas, or perfect standards, often without considering practical difficulties.

Synonyms: Visionary, Noble-minded, Principled, Utopian

Antonyms: Realistic, Practical, Pragmatic, Cynical

Example: His idealistic approach made him believe that honesty could solve every problem.

4 Frigid (adjective)

अत्यधिक ठंडा / भावहीन

Frigid meaning

Extremely cold; also emotionally cold or unfriendly.

Synonyms: Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Chilly

Antonyms: Warm, Hot, Friendly, Passionate

Example: The explorers found it difficult to survive in the frigid climate.

5 Sultry (adjective)

उमस भरा / भावुक

Sultry meaning

Very hot and humid; also showing strong emotion or passion.

Synonyms: Humid, Sweltering, Hot, Passionate

Antonyms: Cool, Fresh, Dry, Chilly

Example: The sultry weather made everyone feel tired and uncomfortable.

6 Balmy (adjective)

सुहावना और हल्का गर्म

Balmy meaning

Pleasantly warm and gentle, especially of weather.

Synonyms: Mild, Pleasant, Gentle, Soothing

Antonyms: Harsh, Cold, Chilly, Unpleasant

Example: We enjoyed a walk in the balmy evening air.

7 Amble (verb)

धीरे-धीरे टहलना

Amble meaning

To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner.

Synonyms: Stroll, Saunter, Wander, Ramble

Antonyms: Hurry, Rush, Sprint, Dash

Example: They decided to amble through the garden after dinner.

8 Plod (verb)

धीरे-धीरे भारी कदमों से चलना

Plod meaning

To walk slowly and heavily, usually because of tiredness or difficulty.

Synonyms: Trudge, Lumber, Stump, Traipse

Antonyms: Sprint, Dash, Hurry, Race

Example: The workers had to plod through the muddy field after the rain.

9 Deportation (noun)

निर्वासन

Deportation meaning

The act of forcing a person to leave a country, usually because they have no legal right to stay there.

Synonyms: Expulsion, Exile, Banishment, Removal

Antonyms: Admission, Immigration, Naturalization, Acceptance

Example: The court ordered his deportation after his visa expired.

10 Wayfarer (noun)

पैदल यात्री

Wayfarer meaning

A person who travels on foot from place to place.

Synonyms: Traveler, Wanderer, Pedestrian, Voyager

Antonyms: Resident, Settler, Native, Inhabitant

Example: The tired wayfarer stopped near a tree to rest.

11 Venomous (adjective)

विषैला / द्वेषपूर्ण

Venomous meaning

Poisonous or full of hatred and malice.

Synonyms: Poisonous, Toxic, Malicious, Spiteful

Antonyms: Harmless, Nonpoisonous, Kind, Benevolent

Example: The cobra is a venomous snake, and its bite can be dangerous.

12 Parasite (noun)

परजीवी / शोषक व्यक्ति

Parasite meaning

An organism or person that lives on or depends on another and takes benefit, often causing harm.

Synonyms: Leech, Sponger, Freeloader, Exploiter

Antonyms: Benefactor, Contributor, Supporter, Provider

Example: A tick is a parasite that feeds on the blood of animals.

13 Murky (adjective)

धुंधला / अस्पष्ट

Murky meaning

Dark, cloudy, or unclear; difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Cloudy, Gloomy, Unclear, Obscure

Antonyms: Clear, Bright, Transparent, Lucid

Example: The river water looked murky after the heavy rain.

14 Wreak (verb)

भारी नुकसान पहुँचाना

Wreak meaning

To cause a lot of damage, harm, or trouble.

Synonyms: Cause, Inflict, Create, Unleash

Antonyms: Prevent, Repair, Restore, Protect

Example: The storm wreaked havoc across the coastal villages.

15 Wrench (verb/noun)

झटका देकर मोड़ना / पाना

Wrench meaning

To pull or twist something suddenly and violently; a tool used for gripping and turning objects.

Synonyms: Twist, Pull, Yank, Tug

Antonyms: Push, Release, Loosen, Straighten

Example: He tried to wrench the door open with all his strength.

16 Climax (noun)

चरम बिंदु / पराकाष्ठा

Climax meaning

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something.

Synonyms: Peak, Pinnacle, Height, Culmination

Antonyms: Beginning, Start, Anticlimax, Low Point

Example: The story reached its climax when the hero finally faced the villain.

17 Deceit (noun)

छल / धोखा

Deceit meaning

Dishonest behaviour intended to make someone believe something false.

Synonyms: Deception, Fraud, Trickery, Dishonesty

Antonyms: Honesty, Truthfulness, Sincerity, Integrity

Example: His deceit was discovered when the documents proved he had lied.

18 Seize (verb)

पकड़ लेना / जब्त करना

Seize meaning

To take hold of something suddenly and forcefully; to capture or take control of something.

Synonyms: Grab, Capture, Snatch, Confiscate

Antonyms: Release, Free, Surrender, Give

Example: The police tried to seize the illegal goods from the warehouse.

19 Cringe (verb)

सिकुड़ना / शर्मिंदगी महसूस करना

Cringe meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Synonyms: Flinch, Recoil, Shrink, Cower

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Advance, Endure

Example: She began to cringe when she remembered her awkward mistake on stage.

20 Grasp (verb/noun)

मजबूती से पकड़ना / समझना

Grasp meaning

To hold something firmly; to understand something clearly.

Synonyms: Grip, Clutch, Seize, Understand

Antonyms: Release, Drop, Misunderstand, Miss

Example: He could not grasp the meaning of the difficult passage at first.

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