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1 Absurd (adjective)

बेतुका

Absurd meaning

Completely unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous.

Synonyms: Ridiculous, Foolish, Illogical, Silly

Antonyms: Sensible, Logical, Reasonable, Rational

Example: His idea of finishing the whole project in one hour was absurd.

2 Appoint (verb)

नियुक्त करना

Appoint meaning

To choose someone officially for a job or responsibility.

Synonyms: Assign, Nominate, Designate, Select

Antonyms: Dismiss, Remove, Discharge, Reject

Example: The government decided to appoint a new officer for the district.

3 Athlete (noun)

खिलाड़ी

Athlete meaning

A person who is trained in sports or physical activities.

Synonyms: Sportsperson, Player, Competitor, Sportsman

Antonyms: Nonathlete, Spectator, Onlooker, Inactive person

Example: The athlete trained daily to improve his performance.

4 Dreadful (adjective)

भयानक

Dreadful meaning

Very bad, unpleasant, or frightening.

Synonyms: Terrible, Horrible, Awful, Frightening

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Wonderful, Comforting

Example: The villagers were scared by the dreadful storm.

5 Hilarious (adjective)

अत्यंत हास्यास्पद

Hilarious meaning

Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter.

Synonyms: Funny, Amusing, Comical, Humorous

Antonyms: Serious, Sad, Dull, Unfunny

Example: His hilarious story made everyone laugh loudly.

6 Mentor (noun/verb)

मार्गदर्शक

Mentor meaning

An experienced person who guides, advises, or trains someone.

Synonyms: Adviser, Guide, Coach, Tutor

Antonyms: Student, Pupil, Trainee, Novice

Example: A good mentor helps students choose the right career path.

7 Pierce (verb)

छेदना

Pierce meaning

To make a hole through something with a sharp object.

Synonyms: Puncture, Penetrate, Prick, Stab

Antonyms: Seal, Close, Mend, Patch

Example: The sharp nail pierced the tyre.

8 Recruit (verb/noun)

भर्ती करना

Recruit meaning

To hire or select someone for a job, army, team, or organization.

Synonyms: Enlist, Hire, Employ, Select

Antonyms: Dismiss, Discharge, Reject, Fire

Example: The company plans to recruit new employees next month.

9 Rescue (verb/noun)

बचाना

Rescue meaning

To save someone from danger or difficulty.

Synonyms: Save, Protect, Deliver, Recover

Antonyms: Abandon, Endanger, Desert, Imperil

Example: The firefighters rescued the child from the burning house.

10 Sponsor (noun/verb)

प्रायोजक

Sponsor meaning

A person or organization that supports an event, activity, or person financially or officially.

Synonyms: Supporter, Patron, Backer, Financier

Antonyms: Opponent, Critic, Blocker, Rival

Example: A local company agreed to sponsor the school sports event.

11 Absorb (verb)

अवशोषित करना

Absorb meaning

Take in or soak up liquid, information, or energy.

Synonyms: Soak up, Take in, Assimilate, Ingest

Antonyms: Release, Emit, Expel, Discharge

Example: Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots.

12 Compute (verb)

गणना करना

Compute meaning

Calculate or find out by using numbers.

Synonyms: Calculate, Reckon, Determine, Estimate

Antonyms: Miscalculate, Guess, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The computer can compute large sums very quickly.

13 Transfer (verb)

स्थानांतरित करना

Transfer meaning

Move something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another.

Synonyms: Move, Shift, Convey, Transmit

Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Hold, Preserve

Example: She decided to transfer money to her brother’s account.

14 Distribute (verb)

वितरित करना

Distribute meaning

Give or share something among several people.

Synonyms: Allocate, Dispense, Spread, Disseminate

Antonyms: Collect, Gather, Hoard, Withhold

Example: The teacher distributed notebooks among the students.

15 Promote (verb)

प्रोत्साहित करना / पदोन्नति देना

Promote meaning

Support, encourage, or raise someone to a higher position.

Synonyms: Encourage, Advance, Elevate, Advertise

Antonyms: Demote, Hinder, Discourage, Suppress

Example: Good performance can promote an employee to a higher post.

16 Virtual (adjective)

आभासी

Virtual meaning

Existing or happening online or by computer, not physically.

Synonyms: Digital, Online, Simulated, Apparent

Antonyms: Physical, Real, Actual, Tangible

Example: Students attended a virtual class from their homes.

17 Abstract (adjective)

अमूर्त

Abstract meaning

Existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a physical thing.

Synonyms: Theoretical, Conceptual, Intangible, Nonphysical

Antonyms: Concrete, Physical, Tangible, Practical

Example: Freedom is an abstract idea that cannot be touched.

18 Concrete (adjective)

ठोस

Concrete meaning

Real, definite, and existing in a physical form.

Synonyms: Solid, Tangible, Real, Definite

Antonyms: Abstract, Imaginary, Theoretical, Vague

Example: The police found concrete evidence against the thief.

19 Orbit (noun)

कक्षा

Orbit meaning

The curved path followed by a planet, moon, or satellite around another object.

Synonyms: Path, Trajectory, Course, Circuit

Antonyms: Stillness, Rest, Deviation, Departure

Example: The Earth moves in an orbit around the Sun.

20 Texture (noun)

बनावट

Texture meaning

The feel, appearance, or surface quality of something.

Synonyms: Surface, Grain, Feel, Fabric

Antonyms: Smoothness, Plainness, Evenness, Softness

Example: The wall had a rough texture.

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