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1 Approachable (adjective)

मिलनसार

Approachable meaning

Friendly and easy to talk to.

Synonyms: Friendly, Accessible, Welcoming, Amiable

Antonyms: Unfriendly, Distant, Cold, Unapproachable

Example: The teacher is very approachable, so students freely ask questions.

2 Sorrowful (adjective)

दुखी

Sorrowful meaning

Feeling or showing deep sadness.

Synonyms: Sad, Grief-stricken, Mournful, Melancholy

Antonyms: Joyful, Cheerful, Happy, Glad

Example: She gave a sorrowful smile after hearing the bad news.

3 Rueful (adjective)

पछतावे से भरा

Rueful meaning

Feeling or showing regret or sorrow.

Synonyms: Regretful, Remorseful, Repentant, Sorry

Antonyms: Unrepentant, Shameless, Proud, Satisfied

Example: He gave a rueful look after realizing his mistake.

4 Stumble (verb)

लड़खड़ाना

Stumble meaning

To trip or lose balance while walking or moving.

Synonyms: Trip, Slip, Falter, Totter

Antonyms: Balance, Steady, Stabilize, Advance

Example: He stumbled on the stone but did not fall.

5 Roam (verb)

भटकना

Roam meaning

To move or travel around without a fixed purpose or direction.

Synonyms: Wander, Ramble, Rove, Stray

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Settle, Halt

Example: The tourists roamed around the old city.

6 Construct (verb)

निर्माण करना

Construct meaning

To build or make something.

Synonyms: Build, Create, Erect, Form

Antonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin, Dismantle

Example: The workers constructed a bridge over the river.

7 Barrier (noun)

बाधा

Barrier meaning

Something that blocks or prevents movement, progress, or access.

Synonyms: Obstacle, Blockade, Hurdle, Fence

Antonyms: Passage, Opening, Access, Gateway

Example: Language can become a barrier to communication.

8 Foundation (noun)

आधार

Foundation meaning

The base on which something is built or supported.

Synonyms: Base, Basis, Groundwork, Support

Antonyms: Top, Roof, Superstructure, Surface

Example: A strong foundation is necessary for a tall building.

9 Horrific (adjective)

भयानक

Horrific meaning

Extremely frightening, shocking, or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Terrible, Frightful, Dreadful, Appalling

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Comforting, Wonderful

Example: The village witnessed a horrific accident last night.

10 Sensible (adjective)

समझदार

Sensible meaning

Having or showing good judgment and practical understanding.

Synonyms: Wise, Practical, Reasonable, Judicious

Antonyms: Foolish, Senseless, Irrational, Unwise

Example: It is sensible to save money for emergencies.

11 Hollow (adjective)

खोखला

Hollow meaning

Having a hole or empty space inside.

Synonyms: Empty, Vacant, Void, Sunken

Antonyms: Solid, Full, Filled, Complete

Example: The old tree was hollow from inside.

12 Embrace (verb)

अपनाना / गले लगाना

Embrace meaning

To accept something willingly or to hold someone closely in arms.

Synonyms: Accept, Adopt, Hug, Welcome

Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Avoid, Abandon

Example: She decided to embrace the new changes in her life.

13 Tactic (noun)

रणनीति / युक्ति

Tactic meaning

A planned method used to achieve a particular goal.

Synonyms: Strategy, Plan, Method, Approach

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disorder, Ignorance, Imprudence

Example: The coach used a clever tactic to win the match.

14 Ridicule (noun/verb)

उपहास करना / मजाक उड़ाना

Ridicule meaning

The act of mocking or making fun of someone.

Synonyms: Mockery, Taunt, Derision, Teasing

Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Admiration, Approval

Example: We should never ridicule someone for their mistakes.

15 Complain (verb)

शिकायत करना

Complain meaning

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

Synonyms: Protest, Grumble, Object, Lament

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Appreciate, Accept

Example: The students complained about the poor facilities.

16 Terrify (verb)

भयभीत करना

Terrify meaning

To make someone feel extremely afraid.

Synonyms: Frighten, Scare, Alarm, Horrify

Antonyms: Comfort, Calm, Reassure, Encourage

Example: The loud explosion terrified the villagers.

17 Consume (verb)

उपभोग करना / खपत करना

Consume meaning

To use, eat, drink, or spend something.

Synonyms: Use, Eat, Devour, Spend

Antonyms: Save, Preserve, Conserve, Produce

Example: This machine consumes a lot of electricity.

18 Obvious (adjective)

स्पष्ट

Obvious meaning

Easy to see, understand, or recognize.

Synonyms: Clear, Evident, Apparent, Plain

Antonyms: Hidden, Unclear, Doubtful, Ambiguous

Example: It was obvious that he was telling the truth.

19 Pitiless (adjective)

निर्दयी

Pitiless meaning

Showing no pity, mercy, or kindness.

Synonyms: Merciless, Cruel, Ruthless, Heartless

Antonyms: Kind, Merciful, Compassionate, Sympathetic

Example: The pitiless ruler punished innocent people.

20 Struggle (noun/verb)

संघर्ष करना / संघर्ष

Struggle meaning

To make great effort to do something difficult.

Synonyms: Fight, Effort, Battle, Endeavor

Antonyms: Ease, Peace, Surrender, Idleness

Example: He had to struggle hard to achieve success.

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