Tuesday, 9 June 2026

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1 Repentant (adjective)

पश्चातापी

Repentant meaning

Feeling or showing sincere regret for doing something wrong.

Synonyms: Remorseful, Sorry, Contrite, Regretful

Antonyms: Unrepentant, Remorseless, Defiant, Shameless

Example: The repentant thief apologized for his mistake.

2 Muffle (verb)

आवाज़ दबाना; लपेटना

Muffle meaning

To make a sound quieter or less clear, or to cover something warmly.

Synonyms: Mute, Deaden, Soften, Suppress

Antonyms: Amplify, Intensify, Clarify, Uncover

Example: The thick curtains helped to muffle the noise from outside.

3 Ashen (adjective)

राख जैसा पीला

Ashen meaning

Very pale, especially because of illness, fear, or shock.

Synonyms: Pale, Pallid, Wan, Grayish

Antonyms: Rosy, Flushed, Colorful, Ruddy

Example: His face turned ashen after hearing the bad news.

4 Trough (noun)

नाँद; निम्न स्तर

Trough meaning

A long narrow container used for feeding animals; also a low point between two high points.

Synonyms: Basin, Channel, Hollow, Depression

Antonyms: Peak, Crest, Summit, High Point

Example: The cattle drank water from the trough.

5 Ravine (noun)

गहरी संकरी घाटी

Ravine meaning

A deep narrow valley with steep sides.

Synonyms: Gorge, Canyon, Gully, Chasm

Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Ridge, Flatland

Example: The river flowed through a deep ravine.

6 Postpone (verb)

स्थगित करना

Postpone meaning

To delay an event or action until a later time.

Synonyms: Delay, Defer, Adjourn, Suspend

Antonyms: Advance, Hasten, Expedite, Bring Forward

Example: The school decided to postpone the exam due to heavy rain.

7 Cavalry (noun)

घुड़सवार सेना

Cavalry meaning

Soldiers who fight on horseback or in fast-moving military vehicles.

Synonyms: Horsemen, Mounted Troops, Horse Soldiers, Mounted Soldiers

Antonyms: Infantry, Foot Soldiers, Dismounted Troops, Noncombatants

Example: The cavalry charged across the battlefield.

8 Plump (adjective/verb)

मोटा-ताजा; भरना

Plump meaning

Having a full, rounded, slightly fat shape; to make something fuller.

Synonyms: Chubby, Rounded, Fleshy, Stout

Antonyms: Thin, Lean, Skinny, Gaunt

Example: The baby had soft, plump cheeks

9 Guttural (adjective)

गले से निकली कर्कश ध्वनि

Guttural meaning

A rough sound produced from the throat.

Synonyms: Throaty, Harsh, Hoarse, Gruff

Antonyms: Melodious, Soft, Smooth, Clear

Example: He spoke in a deep guttural voice.

10 Befriend (verb)

मित्रता करना

Befriend meaning

To become a friend of someone, especially by being kind and helpful.

Synonyms: Support, Help, Assist, Accompany

Antonyms: Ignore, Avoid, Oppose, Alienate

Example: She tried to befriend the new student in class.

11 Limber (adjective/verb)

लचीला / लचीला बनाना

Limber meaning

Flexible and able to bend easily; to make the body flexible.

Synonyms: Flexible, Supple, Pliable, Agile

Antonyms: Stiff, Rigid, Inflexible, Unbending

Example: The dancer did stretching exercises to keep her body limber.

12 Caliber (noun)

क्षमता / स्तर

Caliber meaning

The quality, ability, or standard of a person or thing.

Synonyms: Ability, Quality, Standard, Capacity

Antonyms: Inability, Inferiority, Weakness, Mediocrity

Example: The company needs employees of high caliber.

13 Outwit (verb)

चतुराई से हराना

Outwit meaning

To defeat someone by using cleverness or intelligence.

Synonyms: Outsmart, Trick, Deceive, Outmaneuver

Antonyms: Be Fooled, Lose, Miscalculate, Surrender

Example: The clever fox managed to outwit the hunters.

14 Motif (noun)

मुख्य आवर्ती विचार / रूपांकन

Motif meaning

A repeated idea, theme, design, or pattern in art, literature, or music.

Synonyms: Theme, Pattern, Design, Idea

Antonyms: Randomness, Disorder, Irregularity, Variation

Example: The lotus motif is common in Indian temple architecture.

15 Etch (verb)

उकेरना / अंकित करना

Etch meaning

To cut, carve, or mark something on a surface; to fix deeply in the mind.

Synonyms: Engrave, Carve, Inscribe, Imprint

Antonyms: Erase, Remove, Smooth, Obliterate

Example: His name was etched on the trophy.

16 Plush (noun/adjective)

आलीशान / मुलायम

Plush meaning

Luxurious, rich, soft, and comfortable.

Synonyms: Luxurious, Lavish, Soft, Sumptuous

Antonyms: Plain, Rough, Sparse, Austere

Example: They stayed in a plush hotel during their vacation.

17 Snag (noun/verb)

अचानक बाधा / फँसना

Snag meaning

An unexpected problem or difficulty; to catch or tear on something.

Synonyms: Problem, Obstacle, Hitch, Catch

Antonyms: Solution, Advantage, Aid, Ease

Example: We faced a small snag in the project, but solved it quickly.

18 Reap (verb)

फसल काटना / फल प्राप्त करना

Reap meaning

To cut and collect a crop; to receive a result or reward.

Synonyms: Harvest, Gather, Obtain, Gain

Antonyms: Sow, Plant, Lose, Forfeit

Example: Students who work hard will reap success in exams.

19 Shield (noun/verb)

ढाल / रक्षा करना

Shield meaning

A protective cover; to protect someone or something from harm.

Synonyms: Protect, Guard, Defend, Cover

Antonyms: Expose, Endanger, Attack, Harm

Example: The umbrella shielded him from the rain.

20 Sleek (adjective)

चिकना / आकर्षक

Sleek meaning

Smooth, shiny, stylish, and well-designed.

Synonyms: Smooth, Glossy, Stylish, Polished

Antonyms: Rough, Dull, Clumsy, Untidy

Example: The company launched a sleek new smartphone.

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