Wednesday, 24 June 2026

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1 Barter (verb/noun)

वस्तु-विनिमय करना

Barter meaning

Exchange goods or services without using money.

Synonyms: Exchange, Trade, Swap, Bargain

Antonyms: Buy, Purchase, Sell, Retain

Example: The villagers used to barter grain for cloth.

2 Toll (noun/verb)

शुल्क / क्षति पहुंचाना

Toll meaning

A fee paid for using a road or bridge; to cause suffering or loss.

Synonyms: Fee, Charge, Tax, Levy

Antonyms: Refund, Rebate, Exemption, Free Passage

Example: The new highway toll is quite expensive.

3 Trigger (verb/noun)

प्रेरित करना / शुरू करना

Trigger meaning

To cause something to start or happen.

Synonyms: Cause, Provoke, Activate, Spark

Antonyms: Prevent, Stop, Suppress, Inhibit

Example: Loud noise can trigger fear in animals.

4 Sly (adjective)

चालाक / कपटी

Sly meaning

Clever in a secretive or dishonest way.

Synonyms: Cunning, Crafty, Sneaky, Deceptive

Antonyms: Honest, Frank, Straightforward, Open

Example: The sly fox tricked the crow.

5 Salvo (noun)

एक साथ दागी गई गोलियों की बौछार

Salvo meaning

A sudden firing of many guns or a sudden attack of words.

Synonyms: Barrage, Volley, Blast, Attack

Antonyms: Silence, Ceasefire, Truce, Pause

Example: The soldiers fired a salvo at the enemy post.

6 Tinker (verb/noun)

छोटी-मोटी मरम्मत करना

Tinker meaning

To make small changes or repairs, often in an experimental way.

Synonyms: Repair, Adjust, Fiddle, Mend

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Neglect, Ruin

Example: He likes to tinker with old radios.

7 Wobble (verb/noun)

डगमगाना

Wobble meaning

To move unsteadily from side to side.

Synonyms: Shake, Sway, Totter, Tremble

Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Balance, Settle

Example: The table began to wobble on the uneven floor.

8 Unsung (adjective)

अप्रशंसित / जिसकी प्रशंसा न हुई हो

Unsung meaning

Not praised or recognized, though deserving respect.

Synonyms: Unpraised, Uncelebrated, Unrecognized, Forgotten

Antonyms: Celebrated, Praised, Famous, Acclaimed

Example: Nurses are often the unsung heroes of society.

9 Rabid (adjective)

उन्मादी / रेबीज़ से ग्रस्त

Rabid meaning

Extremely enthusiastic or fanatical; affected with rabies.

Synonyms: Fanatical, Extreme, Furious, Frenzied

Antonyms: Moderate, Calm, Rational, Mild

Example: He is a rabid supporter of his team.

10 Detour (noun/verb)

वैकल्पिक मार्ग / चक्करदार रास्ता

Detour meaning

A longer or different route taken to avoid something.

Synonyms: Bypass, Diversion, Deviation, Reroute

Antonyms: Direct Route, Main Route, Shortcut, Straight Path

Example: We had to take a detour because the bridge was closed.

11 Straddle (verb)

दोनों ओर टाँगें फैलाकर बैठना या खड़ा होना; दोनों ओर फैलना

Straddle meaning

Sit or stand with one leg on each side of something; extend across both sides.

Synonyms: Bestride, Span, Mount, Extend

Antonyms: Dismount, Alight, Separate, Avoid

Example: The rider had to straddle the horse carefully.

12 Halo (noun)

प्रभामंडल

Halo meaning

A circle of light shown around the head of a holy person or around the sun or moon.

Synonyms: Aura, Nimbus, Glory, Radiance

Antonyms: Darkness, Gloom, Shadow, Dullness

Example: The saint was painted with a golden halo around his head.

13 Feisty (adjective)

जोशीला और लड़ाकू

Feisty meaning

Lively, brave, and ready to argue or fight.

Synonyms: Spirited, Plucky, Lively, Combative

Antonyms: Meek, Timid, Passive, Submissive

Example: The feisty player refused to give up till the last minute.

14 Tamper (verb)

छेड़छाड़ करना

Tamper meaning

Interfere with something secretly or improperly.

Synonyms: Meddle, Interfere, Alter, Manipulate

Antonyms: Preserve, Protect, Repair, Restore

Example: Someone tried to tamper with the evidence.

15 Awning (noun)

छज्जा या शामियाना

Awning meaning

A sheet of canvas or other material stretched outside a door or window to give shade or shelter.

Synonyms: Canopy, Shade, Shelter, Cover

Antonyms: Exposure, Openness, Uncovering, Bare Area

Example: We stood under the awning during the rain.

16 Bulky (adjective)

भारी-भरकम

Bulky meaning

Large and difficult to carry or handle.

Synonyms: Large, Heavy, Massive, Cumbersome

Antonyms: Small, Light, Compact, Slim

Example: The bulky suitcase was hard to carry upstairs.

17 Sparkle (verb)

चमकना

Sparkle meaning

Shine brightly with small flashes of light.

Synonyms: Glitter, Shine, Twinkle, Gleam

Antonyms: Dull, Fade, Dim, Darken

Example: The stars sparkle in the clear night sky.

18 Huddle (verb)

एक साथ सटकर इकट्ठा होना

Huddle meaning

Crowd together closely, usually for warmth, safety, or discussion.

Synonyms: Gather, Cluster, Crowd, Assemble

Antonyms: Scatter, Disperse, Separate, Spread

Example: The players huddled before the final round.

19 Skeletal (adjective)

अस्थि-संबंधी या कंकाल जैसा

Skeletal meaning

Related to bones or looking very thin like a skeleton.

Synonyms: Bony, Thin, Emaciated, Gaunt

Antonyms: Fleshy, Plump, Stout, Robust

Example: The starving dog looked skeletal.

20 Stun (verb)

स्तब्ध कर देना

Stun meaning

Shock or surprise someone so much that they cannot react for a short time.

Synonyms: Shock, Amaze, Startle, Daze

Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Soothe, Reassure

Example: The sudden news stunned everyone in the room.

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