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1 Guild (noun)

संघ

Guild meaning

An association of people with similar interests, jobs, or crafts.

Synonyms: Association, Union, Society, Organization

Antonyms: Individual, Outsider, Nonmember, Freelancer

Example: The artists formed a guild to protect their professional rights.

2 Implant (verb)

रोपित करना

Implant meaning

To place or fix something firmly into a person’s body, mind, or surface.

Synonyms: Insert, Embed, Plant, Fix

Antonyms: Remove, Extract, Uproot, Detach

Example: Doctors decided to implant a small device in his chest.

3 Obscene (adjective)

अश्लील

Obscene meaning

Offensive, indecent, or morally shocking.

Synonyms: Indecent, Vulgar, Lewd, Offensive

Antonyms: Decent, Modest, Pure, Respectable

Example: The film was banned because of its obscene content.

4 Strait (noun)

जलसंधि

Strait meaning

A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

Synonyms: Channel, Passage, Sound, Narrows

Antonyms: Ocean, Expanse, Open Sea, Mainland

Example: Ships passed carefully through the narrow strait.

5 Muzzle (verb)

मुँह बंद करना

Muzzle meaning

To prevent someone from speaking freely or to cover an animal’s mouth.

Synonyms: Silence, Suppress, Restrain, Gag

Antonyms: Release, Free, Encourage, Permit

Example: The dictator tried to muzzle the press.

6 Episodic (adjective)

प्रासंगिक

Episodic meaning

Happening occasionally or in separate episodes.

Synonyms: Occasional, Periodic, Intermittent, Sporadic

Antonyms: Continuous, Constant, Regular, Permanent

Example: He suffered from episodic headaches.

7 Diadem (noun)

मुकुट

Diadem meaning

A crown or jeweled headband worn as a symbol of royalty.

Synonyms: Crown, Tiara, Coronet, Headband

Antonyms: Plainness, Humility, Commonness, Simplicity

Example: The queen wore a golden diadem during the ceremony.

8 Ebb (verb)

घटना

Ebb meaning

To gradually decrease or flow back, especially the tide.

Synonyms: Decline, Recede, Decrease, Diminish

Antonyms: Rise, Increase, Flow, Surge

Example: His confidence began to ebb after repeated failures.

9 Musty (adjective)

सीलन-भरा

Musty meaning

Having a stale, damp, and unpleasant smell.

Synonyms: Stale, Moldy, Damp, Fusty

Antonyms: Fresh, Fragrant, Clean, Airy

Example: The old books had a musty smell.

10 Slur (noun)

अपमानजनक टिप्पणी

Slur meaning

An insulting remark that damages someone’s reputation.

Synonyms: Insult, Slander, Defamation, Smear

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approval, Respect

Example: The statement was seen as a slur against the community.

11 Guffaw (noun/verb)

ठहाका लगाना/ठहाका

Guffaw meaning

A loud and hearty laugh; to laugh loudly.

Synonyms: Chortle, Cackle, Roar, Laugh

Antonyms: Sob, Cry, Weep, Mourn

Example: The comedian’s joke made the whole audience guffaw.

12 Morsel (noun)

निवाला/छोटा टुकड़ा

Morsel meaning

A small piece or amount of food.

Synonyms: Bite, Crumb, Fragment, Nibble

Antonyms: Whole, Bulk, Plenty, Feast

Example: He ate every morsel of food on his plate.

13 Nudge (verb/noun)

हल्का धक्का देना/प्रेरित करना

Nudge meaning

To push someone gently, especially with the elbow, or to encourage slightly.

Synonyms: Push, Poke, Prod, Prompt

Antonyms: Pull, Restrain, Discourage, Stop

Example: She gave him a gentle nudge to remind him to speak.

14 Pester (verb)

बार-बार परेशान करना

Pester meaning

To annoy someone repeatedly with requests or questions.

Synonyms: Annoy, Bother, Irritate, Harass

Antonyms: Comfort, Please, Soothe, Assist

Example: The children continued to pester their mother for toys.

15 Mire (noun/verb)

कीचड़/मुश्किल में फँसाना

Mire meaning

Deep mud; to trap or involve someone in a difficult situation.

Synonyms: Mud, Swamp, Bog, Trap

Antonyms: Release, Free, Rescue, Liberate

Example: The car was stuck in the mire after heavy rain.

16 Snide (adjective)

व्यंग्यात्मक/तानेभरा

Snide meaning

Insulting or mocking in an indirect way.

Synonyms: Sarcastic, Mocking, Taunting, Derisive

Antonyms: Sincere, Kind, Respectful, Polite

Example: He made a snide remark about her mistake.

17 Shrill (adjective/verb)

तीखी और ऊँची आवाज़ वाला

Shrill meaning

Having a high, sharp, and unpleasant sound; to make such a sound.

Synonyms: Piercing, Sharp, High-pitched, Screeching

Antonyms: Soft, Low, Mellow, Gentle

Example: The shrill sound of the whistle hurt my ears.

18 Chafe (verb/noun)

रगड़ से जलन होना/चिढ़ना

Chafe meaning

To rub skin and make it sore; to feel irritated or impatient.

Synonyms: Rub, Irritate, Scrape, Annoy

Antonyms: Soothe, Calm, Comfort, Heal

Example: The tight shoes began to chafe his feet.

19 Tantrum (noun)

गुस्से का अचानक दौरा

Tantrum meaning

A sudden outburst of anger, especially by a child.

Synonyms: Outburst, Fit, Rage, Explosion

Antonyms: Calmness, Patience, Control, Composure

Example: The child threw a tantrum when he was denied candy.

20 Gripe (verb/noun)

शिकायत करना/शिकायत

Gripe meaning

To complain continuously; a complaint.

Synonyms: Complain, Grumble, Moan, Protest

Antonyms: Praise, Appreciate, Approve, Accept

Example: He always gripes about the food in the hostel.

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