Wednesday, 13 May 2026

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1 Philanthropy (noun)

परोपकार

Philanthropy meaning

The desire to help people, especially by giving money to good causes.

Synonyms: Charity, Benevolence, Altruism, Humanitarianism

Antonyms: Selfishness, Greed, Miserliness, Stinginess

Example: His philanthropy helped thousands of poor children receive education.

2 Loquacity (noun)

वाचालता

Loquacity meaning

The quality of talking a lot, especially too much.

Synonyms: Talkativeness, Garrulity, Verbosity, Chattiness

Antonyms: Silence, Taciturnity, Reticence, Reserve

Example: His loquacity made it difficult for others to speak during the meeting.

3 Irreproachable (adjective)

आलोचना से परे

Irreproachable meaning

So good or correct that no one can criticize it.

Synonyms: Blameless, Faultless, Impeccable, Exemplary

Antonyms: Reproachable, Blameworthy, Faulty, Disgraceful

Example: Her conduct during the crisis was irreproachable.

4 Profusion (noun)

प्रचुरता

Profusion meaning

A very large amount or quantity of something.

Synonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Copiousness, Lavishness

Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage, Lack, Dearth

Example: The garden was filled with a profusion of colorful flowers.

5 Diligence (noun)

परिश्रम

Diligence meaning

Careful and continuous effort in doing work or duties.

Synonyms: Hard Work, Carefulness, Persistence, Assiduity

Antonyms: Laziness, Negligence, Carelessness, Idleness

Example: His diligence helped him succeed in the examination.

6 Exuberance (noun)

उल्लास

Exuberance meaning

A feeling of great energy, excitement, and happiness.

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Energy, Vitality, Liveliness

Antonyms: Apathy, Dullness, Lethargy, Gloom

Example: The children showed great exuberance during the school celebration.

7 Audacity (noun)

दुस्साहस

Audacity meaning

Boldness or daring, especially when shocking or rude.

Synonyms: Boldness, Daring, Fearlessness, Impudence

Antonyms: Timidity, Cowardice, Caution, Humility

Example: He had the audacity to question the judge’s decision in court.

8 Deference (noun)

आदरपूर्ण सम्मान

Deference meaning

Polite respect for someone or something, especially because of their age, position, or knowledge.

Synonyms: Respect, Regard, Reverence, Submission

Antonyms: Disrespect, Defiance, Impudence, Insolence

Example: The students listened to the professor with great deference.

9 Enigmatic (adjective)

रहस्यमय

Enigmatic meaning

Mysterious and difficult to understand or explain.

Synonyms: Mysterious, Puzzling, Cryptic, Obscure

Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Plain, Understandable

Example: His enigmatic smile made everyone curious about his real intention.

10 Pertinacity (noun)

दृढ़ता

Pertinacity meaning

The quality of continuing firmly with an opinion or action despite difficulty or opposition.

Synonyms: Tenacity, Persistence, Perseverance, Determination

Antonyms: Irresolution, Wavering, Inconstancy, Flexibility

Example: Her pertinacity helped her complete the difficult project despite many obstacles.

11 Suffocate (verb)

दम घुटना / दम घोंटना

Suffocate meaning

To die or cause someone to die because of lack of air; to feel unable to breathe.

Synonyms: Choke, Smother, Strangle, Stifle

Antonyms: Breathe, Ventilate, Aerate, Revive

Example: The thick smoke could suffocate anyone trapped inside the room.

12 Astonish (verb)

आश्चर्यचकित करना / हैरान करना

Astonish meaning

To surprise someone greatly.

Synonyms: Amaze, Astound, Surprise, Stun

Antonyms: Bore, Underwhelm, Disappoint, Reassure

Example: The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

13 Scrumptious (adjective)

बहुत स्वादिष्ट

Scrumptious meaning

Very tasty or delicious.

Synonyms: Delicious, Delectable, Appetizing, Tasty

Antonyms: Tasteless, Bland, Unappetizing, Insipid

Example: The cake was so scrumptious that everyone asked for another slice.

14 Monstrous (adjective)

भयानक / विशाल / क्रूर

Monstrous meaning

Extremely large, frightening, or cruel.

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Frightful, Horrible

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Pleasant, Gentle

Example: A monstrous wave crashed against the ship during the storm.

15 Swagger (verb/noun)

अकड़कर चलना / घमंड दिखाना

Swagger meaning

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Synonyms: Strut, Boast, Brag, Bluster

Antonyms: Cower, Cringe, Humble, Understate

Example: He entered the room with a swagger after winning the competition.

16 Lumbering (adjective/verb)

धीरे-धीरे और भारीपन से चलने वाला

Lumbering meaning

Moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way.

Synonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Heavy, Plodding

Antonyms: Graceful, Agile, Nimble, Light

Example: The lumbering elephant moved slowly through the forest.

17 Disastrous (adjective)

विनाशकारी / अत्यंत हानिकारक

Disastrous meaning

Causing great damage, harm, or failure.

Synonyms: Catastrophic, Devastating, Ruinous, Calamitous

Antonyms: Beneficial, Successful, Fortunate, Advantageous

Example: The poor planning led to a disastrous result in the project.

18 Paralyze (verb)

लकवाग्रस्त करना / निष्क्रिय कर देना

Paralyze meaning

To make a person or part of the body unable to move; to make something unable to function.

Synonyms: Immobilize, Incapacitate, Disable, Numb

Antonyms: Mobilize, Activate, Enable, Revive

Example: The accident paralyzed his legs and changed his life completely.

19 Sweltering (adjective/verb)

अत्यधिक गर्म और असहनीय

Sweltering meaning

Extremely hot and uncomfortable.

Synonyms: Scorching, Boiling, Blistering, Torrid

Antonyms: Freezing, Chilly, Cool, Frigid

Example: The players continued the match in the sweltering afternoon heat.

20 Blistering (adjective/verb)

अत्यधिक गर्म / तीव्र / कठोर आलोचनात्मक

Blistering meaning

Extremely hot, very intense, or harshly critical.

Synonyms: Scorching, Burning, Intense, Severe

Antonyms: Cool, Mild, Gentle, Pleasant

Example: The team played under the blistering heat of the desert sun.

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