Wednesday, 17 June 2026

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1 Slaughter (verb/noun)

हत्या करना / वध करना

Slaughter meaning

Kill people or animals brutally or in large numbers.

Synonyms: Kill, Massacre, Butcher, Slay

Antonyms: Save, Protect, Spare, Preserve

Example: Many innocent animals were slaughtered during the illegal trade.

2 Stellar (adjective)

उत्कृष्ट / तारों से संबंधित

Stellar meaning

Extremely good or excellent; related to stars.

Synonyms: Excellent, Outstanding, Brilliant, Superb

Antonyms: Poor, Ordinary, Inferior, Mediocre

Example: She gave a stellar performance in the debate competition.

3 Hurricane (noun)

भयंकर तूफान

Hurricane meaning

A violent storm with very strong winds.

Synonyms: Cyclone, Storm, Tempest, Typhoon

Antonyms: Calm, Stillness, Peace, Tranquility

Example: The hurricane destroyed many houses near the coast.

4 Vulgar (adjective)

अश्लील / अभद्र

Vulgar meaning

Lacking good taste, manners, or decency.

Synonyms: Obscene, Indecent, Crude, Coarse

Antonyms: Refined, Decent, Polite, Cultured

Example: His vulgar remarks offended everyone in the room.

5 Burglary (noun)

सेंधमारी / चोरी के लिए अवैध प्रवेश

Burglary meaning

Illegal entry into a building to steal something.

Synonyms: Theft, Robbery, Break-in, Stealing

Antonyms: Security, Protection, Honesty, Safekeeping

Example: The police arrested two men for burglary last night.

6 Disrepute (noun)

बदनामी / अपयश

Disrepute meaning

Loss or lack of good reputation or respect.

Synonyms: Dishonor, Disgrace, Shame, Infamy

Antonyms: Honor, Respect, Esteem, Reputation

Example: The scandal brought the company into disrepute.

7 Scatter (verb)

बिखेरना / तितर-बितर करना

Scatter meaning

Throw or spread things in different directions.

Synonyms: Disperse, Spread, Sprinkle, Strew

Antonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble, Concentrate

Example: The children scattered the papers all over the floor.

8 Outline (noun/verb)

रूपरेखा / मुख्य बिंदु बताना

Outline meaning

A general description or plan; to give the main points.

Synonyms: Summary, Sketch, Framework, Plan

Antonyms: Detail, Expansion, Elaboration, Completion

Example: The teacher asked us to write an outline of the essay first.

9 Abduct (verb)

अपहरण करना

Abduct meaning

Take someone away illegally by force or trickery.

Synonyms: Kidnap, Seize, Capture, Snatch

Antonyms: Release, Free, Return, Liberate

Example: The criminals tried to abduct the businessman’s son.

10 Fearless (adjective)

निर्भय / साहसी

Fearless meaning

Having no fear; brave.

Synonyms: Brave, Bold, Courageous, Daring

Antonyms: Fearful, Afraid, Timid, Cowardly

Example: The fearless soldier saved many people during the attack.

11 Perish (verb)

नष्ट होना / मर जाना

Perish meaning

To die, decay, or be destroyed.

Synonyms: Die, Expire, Collapse, Vanish

Antonyms: Survive, Live, Endure, Flourish

Example: Many plants perish in extreme heat.

12 Savage (adjective)

क्रूर / जंगली

Savage meaning

Fierce, cruel, violent, or uncivilized.

Synonyms: Brutal, Fierce, Cruel, Wild

Antonyms: Gentle, Civilized, Kind, Tame

Example: The savage attack shocked the entire village.

13 Bargain (noun/verb)

सौदा करना

Bargain meaning

A deal or agreement, especially after negotiation; to negotiate a price.

Synonyms: Deal, Agreement, Negotiation, Contract

Antonyms: Disagreement, Overcharge, Loss, Rip-off

Example: She got a good bargain at the market.

14 Coarse (adjective)

खुरदरा / अशिष्ट

Coarse meaning

Rough in texture or rude in manner.

Synonyms: Rough, Harsh, Crude, Rude

Antonyms: Smooth, Fine, Refined, Polite

Example: His coarse language offended everyone.

15 Urgent (adjective)

अत्यावश्यक

Urgent meaning

Requiring immediate attention or action.

Synonyms: Immediate, Pressing, Critical, Imperative

Antonyms: Nonurgent, Unimportant, Minor, Postponable

Example: The doctor received an urgent call from the hospital.

16 Regret (verb/noun)

पछतावा करना / खेद

Regret meaning

To feel sorry or sad about something.

Synonyms: Repent, Lament, Mourn, Rue

Antonyms: Rejoice, Celebrate, Approve, Enjoy

Example: I regret wasting my time.

17 Eligible (adjective)

योग्य / पात्र

Eligible meaning

Having the right qualifications or conditions for something.

Synonyms: Qualified, Suitable, Entitled, Fit

Antonyms: Ineligible, Unqualified, Unsuitable, Disqualified

Example: She is eligible for the scholarship.

18 Protest (verb/noun)

विरोध करना

Protest meaning

To object strongly or show public disagreement.

Synonyms: Object, Oppose, Resist, Complain

Antonyms: Support, Agree, Accept, Approve

Example: People gathered to protest against the new rule.

19 Pursue (verb)

पीछा करना / प्रयास जारी रखना

Pursue meaning

To follow, chase, or continue trying to achieve something.

Synonyms: Chase, Follow, Seek, Continue

Antonyms: Abandon, Quit, Ignore, Avoid

Example: He wants to pursue a career in law.

20 Exceed (verb)

अधिक होना / सीमा से बढ़ना

Exceed meaning

To go beyond a limit, amount, or expectation.

Synonyms: Surpass, Outdo, Transcend, Overstep

Antonyms: Fall short, Limit, Fail, Decrease

Example: The expenses exceeded our budget.

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