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1 Mendacious (adjective)

झूठा

Mendacious meaning

Not telling the truth; habitually dishonest.

Synonyms: Dishonest, Deceitful, Untruthful, Deceptive

Antonyms: Truthful, Honest, Sincere, Candid

Example: The mendacious politician made hollow promises before every election season.

2 Proliferate (verb)

तेजी से बढ़ना

Proliferate meaning

To increase rapidly in number; to spread or multiply.

Synonyms: Multiply, Expand, Spread, Burgeon

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Contract

Example: Misinformation tends to proliferate quickly on social media platforms.

3 Turbulent (adjective)

अशांत

Turbulent meaning

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Synonyms: Chaotic, Tumultuous, Stormy, Tempestuous

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Stable, Serene

Example: The nation went through a turbulent phase after the sudden collapse of its government.

4 Venerate (verb)

आदर करना

Venerate meaning

To regard with great respect and reverence.

Synonyms: Revere, Respect, Honor, Worship

Antonyms: Disrespect, Despise, Condemn, Dishonor

Example: People across the country venerate the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives.

5 Zealous (adjective)

उत्साही

Zealous meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.

Synonyms: Enthusiastic, Fervent, Passionate, Eager

Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic, Lethargic

Example: She was a zealous supporter of women's education in rural areas.

6 Prudent (adjective)

विवेकशील

Prudent meaning

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise in practical matters.

Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Judicious, Cautious

Antonyms: Imprudent, Reckless, Foolish, Rash

Example: It is prudent to save money regularly rather than depending on a single income source.

7 Astute (adjective)

चतुर

Astute meaning

Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people; cleverly perceptive and shrewd.

Synonyms: Shrewd, Sharp, Clever, Perceptive

Antonyms: Naive, Foolish, Obtuse, Gullible

Example: The astute investor identified the market opportunity before anyone else did.

8 Scrutiny (noun)

जांच

Scrutiny meaning

Close and detailed examination or investigation of something.

Synonyms: Examination, Investigation, Inspection, Analysis

Antonyms: Negligence, Oversight, Inattention, Carelessness

Example: The financial records of the company were placed under intense scrutiny by the auditors.

9 Adamant (adjective)

अडिग

Adamant meaning

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; completely firm and unyielding.

Synonyms: Firm, Resolute, Inflexible, Unyielding

Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Compliant, Persuadable

Example: Despite repeated requests from his family, he remained adamant about his career choice.

10 Resilient (adjective)

लचीला/दृढ़

Resilient meaning

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and capable of withstanding hardship.

Synonyms: Tough, Adaptable, Flexible, Hardy

Antonyms: Fragile, Weak, Vulnerable, Brittle

Example: The resilient farmers rebuilt their lives after the devastating floods destroyed their crops.

11 Evasive (adjective)

टालमटोल करने वाला

Evasive meaning

Avoiding a direct answer or action.

Synonyms: Avoidant, Elusive, Equivocal, Shifty

Antonyms: Direct, Frank, Honest, Straightforward

Example: The minister gave an evasive reply to the difficult question.

12 Invasive (adjective)

अतिक्रमणकारी

Invasive meaning

Spreading into an area in a harmful or unwanted way.

Synonyms: Intrusive, Encroaching, Aggressive, Trespassing

Antonyms: Noninvasive, Native, Harmless, Nonintrusive

Example: Invasive plants can damage the natural balance of an ecosystem.

13 Persuasive (adjective)

प्रभावशाली ढंग से समझाने वाला

Persuasive meaning

Able to convince someone to believe or do something.

Synonyms: Convincing, Compelling, Influential, Cogent

Antonyms: Unconvincing, Ineffective, Weak, Implausible

Example: Her persuasive speech changed the opinion of many people.

14 Customary (adjective)

परंपरागत

Customary meaning

According to usual practice or tradition.

Synonyms: Usual, Traditional, Conventional, Habitual

Antonyms: Unusual, Rare, Unconventional, Exceptional

Example: It is customary to greet elders with respect.

15 Prolong (verb)

लंबा करना

Prolong meaning

To make something last longer.

Synonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Continue, Stretch

Antonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Reduce, Abbreviate

Example: Heavy rain may prolong the rescue operation.

16 Broaden (verb)

विस्तृत करना

Broaden meaning

To make or become wider or more extensive.

Synonyms: Widen, Expand, Enlarge, Extend

Antonyms: Narrow, Restrict, Reduce, Contract

Example: Reading books can broaden your knowledge.

17 Adoration (noun)

गहरी श्रद्धा

Adoration meaning

Deep love, respect, or worship.

Synonyms: Worship, Devotion, Reverence, Admiration

Antonyms: Hatred, Disrespect, Contempt, Dislike

Example: The child looked at his mother with pure adoration.

18 Inverse (adjective/noun)

विपरीत

Inverse meaning

Opposite in order, position, or effect.

Synonyms: Opposite, Reverse, Contrary, Inverted

Antonyms: Same, Similar, Direct, Identical

Example: There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

19 Expectant (adjective)

अपेक्षा रखने वाला

Expectant meaning

Hoping or waiting for something to happen.

Synonyms: Hopeful, Anticipating, Awaiting, Eager

Antonyms: Hopeless, Doubtful, Uninterested, Indifferent

Example: The expectant crowd waited for the leader’s arrival.

20 Modify (verb)

संशोधित करना

Modify meaning

To make partial changes to something.

Synonyms: Alter, Change, Adjust, Revise

Antonyms: Preserve, Maintain, Retain, Keep

Example: The teacher asked him to modify the answer before submission.

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