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1 Salacious (adjective)

अश्लील/कामुक

Salacious meaning

Having or showing excessive interest in sexual matters; obscene.

Synonyms: Lewd, Obscene, Indecent, Lustful

Antonyms: Decent, Chaste, Pure, Modest

Example: The magazine was criticized for publishing salacious stories.

2 Gruff (adjective)

रूखा/कर्कश

Gruff meaning

Rough, harsh, or unfriendly in voice or manner.

Synonyms: Harsh, Rough, Brusque, Hoarse

Antonyms: Gentle, Polite, Soft, Courteous

Example: The guard replied in a gruff voice.

3 Stammer (verb)

हकलाना

Stammer meaning

To speak with sudden pauses or repeated sounds because of nervousness or difficulty.

Synonyms: Stutter, Falter, Hesitate, Splutter

Antonyms: Articulate, Enunciate, Speak fluently, Pronounce clearly

Example: He began to stammer when the teacher asked him a difficult question.

4 Heist (noun)

डकैती/चोरी

Heist meaning

A robbery, especially stealing something valuable in a planned way.

Synonyms: Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Raid

Antonyms: Return, Restoration, Restitution, Repayment

Example: The police arrested the gang involved in the bank heist.

5 Apparel (noun)

वस्त्र/परिधान

Apparel meaning

Clothing or garments.

Synonyms: Clothing, Garments, Attire, Dress

Antonyms: Nakedness, Nudity, Undress, Disrobing

Example: The store sells winter apparel for men and women.

6 Mingle (verb)

मिलना-जुलना/घुलना-मिलना

Mingle meaning

To mix or socialize with others.

Synonyms: Mix, Blend, Socialize, Interact

Antonyms: Separate, Isolate, Divide, Segregate

Example: The guests began to mingle at the party.

7 Understudy (noun)

वैकल्पिक कलाकार/स्थानापन्न

Understudy meaning

A person who learns another person’s role so that they can act as a substitute if needed.

Synonyms: Substitute, Stand-in, Backup, Replacement

Antonyms: Principal, Lead, Star, Main performer

Example: The understudy played the main role when the actor fell ill.

8 Sneer (verb)

उपहास करना/तिरस्कारपूर्ण मुस्कान देना

Sneer meaning

To smile or speak in a way that shows disrespect or contempt.

Synonyms: Mock, Scoff, Jeer, Scorn

Antonyms: Praise, Admire, Respect, Compliment

Example: He sneered at the poor man’s clothes.

9 Glum (adjective)

उदास/निराश

Glum meaning

Sad, gloomy, or disappointed.

Synonyms: Gloomy, Sad, Dismal, Melancholy

Antonyms: Cheerful, Happy, Joyful, Bright

Example: She looked glum after losing the match.

10 Scour (verb)

अच्छी तरह खोजना/रगड़कर साफ करना

Scour meaning

To search thoroughly or clean something by rubbing hard.

Synonyms: Search, Scrub, Examine, Ransack

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Dirty

Example: The police scoured the area for clues.

11 Trove (noun)

मूल्यवान वस्तुओं का संग्रह

Trove meaning

A store or collection of valuable or interesting things.

Synonyms: Collection, Store, Treasure, Stockpile

Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage, Lack, Dearth

Example: The old diary was a trove of family memories.

12 Shabby (adjective)

जर्जर / पुराना और खराब हालत में

Shabby meaning

Old, worn out, or in poor condition.

Synonyms: Worn, Ragged, Dilapidated, Scruffy

Antonyms: Neat, Smart, Elegant, Pristine

Example: He wore a shabby coat in the winter.

13 Capsize (verb)

पलट जाना

Capsize meaning

To overturn in water, especially a boat.

Synonyms: Overturn, Upset, Flip, Tip over

Antonyms: Stabilize, Balance, Steady, Upright

Example: The boat may capsize in the storm.

14 Kernel (noun)

मूल भाग / गिरी

Kernel meaning

The central or most important part of something; the seed inside a nut.

Synonyms: Core, Essence, Nucleus, Seed

Antonyms: Shell, Exterior, Surface, Husk

Example: There is a kernel of truth in his story.

15 Gawky (adjective)

भद्दा / अनाड़ी

Gawky meaning

Awkward and clumsy in movement or appearance.

Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Ungainly, Lumbering

Antonyms: Graceful, Elegant, Poised, Agile

Example: The gawky boy slowly became a confident dancer.

16 Discard (verb)

त्यागना / फेंक देना

Discard meaning

To throw away something that is no longer useful.

Synonyms: Reject, Abandon, Dispose, Dismiss

Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Preserve, Save

Example: Please discard the broken toys.

17 Snarl (verb)

गुर्राना

Snarl meaning

To growl angrily or speak in a harsh, angry way.

Synonyms: Growl, Snap, Bark, Grumble

Antonyms: Soothe, Calm, Smile, Praise

Example: The dog began to snarl at the stranger.

18 Brim (noun)

किनारा / ऊपरी धार

Brim meaning

The upper edge of a cup, bowl, or container.

Synonyms: Rim, Edge, Border, Lip

Antonyms: Center, Middle, Interior, Core

Example: The glass was filled to the brim.

19 Crooked (adjective)

टेढ़ा / बेईमान

Crooked meaning

Bent, not straight, or dishonest.

Synonyms: Bent, Twisted, Curved, Dishonest

Antonyms: Straight, Honest, Upright, Fair

Example: The old man walked with a crooked stick.

20 Taper (verb)

धीरे-धीरे संकरा या कम होना

Taper meaning

To gradually become narrower or smaller.

Synonyms: Narrow, Diminish, Lessen, Dwindle

Antonyms: Widen, Expand, Increase, Enlarge

Example: The road began to taper near the village.

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