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1 Gambol (verb/noun)

मस्ती में उछल-कूद करना

Gambol meaning

To run or jump about playfully.

Synonyms: Frolic, Leap, Skip, Romp

Antonyms: Trudge, Walk, Plod, Crawl

Example: The lambs began to gambol in the green field.

2 Natty (adjective)

साफ-सुथरा और फैशनेबल

Natty meaning

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

Synonyms: Smart, Stylish, Dapper, Trim

Antonyms: Shabby, Untidy, Slovenly, Dowdy

Example: He looked natty in his new blue suit.

3 Dowdy (adjective)

बेरौनक और पुराने ढंग का

Dowdy meaning

Unfashionable, dull, or unattractive in appearance.

Synonyms: Shabby, Frumpy, Unstylish, Drab

Antonyms: Stylish, Elegant, Fashionable, Chic

Example: She refused to wear the dowdy dress to the party.

4 Toothsome (adjective)

स्वादिष्ट

Toothsome meaning

Pleasant to taste; delicious.

Synonyms: Delicious, Tasty, Appetizing, Delectable

Antonyms: Tasteless, Bland, Unappetizing, Distasteful

Example: The bakery was famous for its toothsome cakes.

5 Wangle (verb)

चालाकी से प्राप्त करना

Wangle meaning

To get something by clever tricks or manipulation.

Synonyms: Manipulate, Contrive, Finagle, Scheme

Antonyms: Earn, Surrender, Forfeit, Lose

Example: He managed to wangle a free ticket to the concert.

6 Niggle (verb/noun)

छोटी-छोटी बातों पर परेशान या आलोचना करना

Niggle meaning

To worry, annoy, or criticize over small details.

Synonyms: Quibble, Fuss, Carp, Nitpick

Antonyms: Praise, Ignore, Approve, Overlook

Example: Do not niggle over minor spelling errors in the first draft.

7 Rostrum (noun)

भाषण देने का ऊँचा मंच

Rostrum meaning

A raised platform used by a speaker or conductor.

Synonyms: Podium, Platform, Dais, Lectern

Antonyms: Floor, Ground, Pit, Audience Area

Example: The leader stepped onto the rostrum to address the crowd.

8 Parchment (noun)

पशु-चर्म से बनी लिखने की सामग्री

Parchment meaning

A writing material made from animal skin, or a document written on it.

Synonyms: Vellum, Scroll, Manuscript, Document

Antonyms: Digital Document, Soft Copy, Modern Paper, Electronic Record

Example: The ancient treaty was written on parchment.

9 Brigand (noun)

डाकू

Brigand meaning

A robber or bandit, especially one belonging to a gang.

Synonyms: Bandit, Robber, Outlaw, Marauder

Antonyms: Protector, Guard, Lawman, Defender

Example: The travellers were attacked by brigands in the forest.

10 Strut (verb/noun)

अकड़कर चलना

Strut meaning

To walk proudly and confidently, often to impress others.

Synonyms: Swagger, Parade, Prance, Stalk

Antonyms: Slouch, Cower, Shuffle, Sneak

Example: He began to strut across the stage after winning the prize.

11 Mutilate (verb)

अंग-भंग करना

Mutilate meaning

To damage a body, object, or thing very badly, often by cutting or tearing it.

Synonyms: Damage, Disfigure, Maim, Lacerate

Antonyms: Repair, Restore, Mend, Heal

Example: The statue was mutilated by vandals during the night.

12 Trellis (noun)

लताओं को सहारा देने वाली जाली

Trellis meaning

A framework of crossed wooden or metal strips used to support climbing plants.

Synonyms: Framework, Lattice, Support, Grid

Antonyms: Solid Wall, Plain Surface, Open Space, Unsupported Structure

Example: The gardener fixed a trellis near the wall for the climbing roses.

13 Threadbare (adjective)

घिसा-पिटा

Threadbare meaning

Very old, thin, and worn out because of too much use.

Synonyms: Worn, Shabby, Ragged, Tattered

Antonyms: New, Fresh, Thick, Untorn

Example: He wore a threadbare coat during the cold winter.

14 Parapet (noun)

छज्जे या पुल के किनारे बनी नीची सुरक्षात्मक दीवार

Parapet meaning

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.

Synonyms: Barrier, Guardwall, Railing, Rampart

Antonyms: Opening, Gap, Exposure, Unprotected Edge

Example: The soldier stood behind the parapet and watched the road.

15 Guzzle (verb)

जल्दी-जल्दी और बहुत अधिक पीना

Guzzle meaning

To drink something quickly, greedily, or in large amounts.

Synonyms: Swallow, Devour, Drink, Gobble

Antonyms: Sip, Abstain, Nibble, Ration

Example: He guzzled two bottles of water after the long run.

16 Sociopath (noun)

समाज-विरोधी और सहानुभूति रहित व्यक्ति

Sociopath meaning

A person who shows antisocial behaviour and lacks normal empathy or guilt.

Synonyms: Psychopath, Antisocial Person, Manipulator, Remorseless Person

Antonyms: Empath, Humanitarian, Altruist, Compassionate Person

Example: The story shows a sociopath who harms others without feeling guilty.

17 Repel (verb)

दूर भगाना

Repel meaning

To force something away or refuse to accept it.

Synonyms: Repulse, Reject, Resist, Ward off

Antonyms: Attract, Invite, Accept, Welcome

Example: The spray helps to repel mosquitoes.

18 Sheepish (adjective)

संकोची और शर्मिंदा

Sheepish meaning

Feeling shy, embarrassed, or ashamed because of a mistake.

Synonyms: Embarrassed, Ashamed, Bashful, Guilty

Antonyms: Confident, Bold, Proud, Unashamed

Example: He gave a sheepish smile after forgetting his lines.

19 Retrofit (verb)

पुरानी चीज में नई तकनीक या सुविधा जोड़ना

Retrofit meaning

To add new parts, technology, or features to an old machine, building, or system.

Synonyms: Upgrade, Modify, Adapt, Modernize

Antonyms: Downgrade, Dismantle, Remove, Neglect

Example: The old buses were retrofitted with new safety equipment.

20 Hearth (noun)

चूल्हे या अंगीठी के पास का स्थान

Hearth meaning

The floor area around a fireplace, often used as a symbol of home and family warmth.

Synonyms: Fireplace, Fireside, Home, Chimney Corner

Antonyms: Wilderness, Outdoors, Coldness, Homelessness

Example: The family sat near the hearth on a cold evening.

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