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1 Titter (verb)

घबराहट या संकोच में धीमे से हँसना

Titter meaning

Laugh quietly in a nervous, embarrassed, or partly suppressed manner.

Synonyms: Giggle, Snicker, Chuckle, Snigger

Antonyms: Cry, Sob, Weep, Wail

Example: The students began to titter when the teacher mispronounced the word.

2 Ovine (adjective)

भेड़ से संबंधित या भेड़ के समान विनम्र और दब्बू

Ovine meaning

Relating to or resembling sheep, especially in being meek or submissive.

Synonyms: Sheep-like, Sheepish, Meek, Submissive

Antonyms: Assertive, Defiant, Independent, Dominant

Example: The dictator expected ovine obedience from his followers.

3 Chutzpah (noun)

निर्लज्ज साहस या धृष्टता

Chutzpah meaning

Extreme confidence or shameless boldness, often considered rude or surprising.

Synonyms: Audacity, Nerve, Gall, Effrontery

Antonyms: Timidity, Modesty, Diffidence, Meekness

Example: She had the chutzpah to demand a promotion after repeatedly arriving late.

4 Hallow (verb)

पवित्र करना या अत्यधिक सम्मान देना

Hallow meaning

Make something holy or honour it as sacred.

Synonyms: Consecrate, Sanctify, Bless, Venerate

Antonyms: Desecrate, Profane, Defile, Dishonour

Example: The ancient shrine was hallowed by centuries of worship.

5 Pharisaic (adjective)

पाखंडी और आत्मधर्मी

Pharisaic meaning

Hypocritically self-righteous and excessively concerned with appearing morally superior.

Synonyms: Hypocritical, Sanctimonious, Self-righteous, Pietistic

Antonyms: Sincere, Humble, Genuine, Unpretentious

Example: His pharisaic speeches about honesty were contradicted by his corrupt actions.

6 Lummox (noun)

भारी-भरकम और अनाड़ी व्यक्ति

Lummox meaning

A large, awkward, or clumsy person.

Synonyms: Oaf, Clod, Lout, Klutz

Antonyms: Adept, Expert, Genius, Sophisticate

Example: The careless lummox knocked over three chairs while entering the room.

7 Caper (verb)

उछल-कूद करना या आनंदपूर्वक नाचना

Caper meaning

Leap, dance, or move about in a playful and lively manner.

Synonyms: Cavort, Frolic, Gambol, Prance

Antonyms: Trudge, Plod, Creep, Rest

Example: The children capered around the garden after winning the game.

8 Smarmy (adjective)

कपटपूर्ण चापलूसी करने वाला

Smarmy meaning

Excessively flattering or polite in an insincere and unpleasant manner.

Synonyms: Unctuous, Sycophantic, Ingratiating, Oily

Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Forthright, Candid

Example: The smarmy salesman praised every customer merely to increase his sales.

9 Marrow (noun)

अस्थियों के भीतर का मुलायम ऊतक या किसी वस्तु का सार

Marrow meaning

The soft tissue inside bones or the most essential part of something.

Synonyms: Core, Essence, Pith, Substance

Antonyms: Surface, Exterior, Shell, Periphery

Example: Freedom of expression is the marrow of a democratic society.

10 Vaunt (verb)

डींग मारना या बढ़-चढ़कर प्रशंसा करना

Vaunt meaning

Boast about or praise something excessively and proudly.

Synonyms: Boast, Brag, Flaunt, Trumpet

Antonyms: Belittle, Minimize, Understate, Deprecate

Example: He frequently vaunted his achievements before his colleagues.

11 Vegetate (verb)

निष्क्रिय पड़े रहना

Vegetate meaning

Live or spend time in a dull, inactive, and unproductive way.

Synonyms: Idle, Languish, Stagnate, Loaf

Antonyms: Work, Act, Thrive, Flourish

Example: He spent the entire weekend vegetating in front of the television.

12 Supernal (adjective)

स्वर्गीय

Supernal meaning

Relating to heaven or having an exceptionally divine quality.

Synonyms: Heavenly, Celestial, Divine, Ethereal

Antonyms: Earthly, Terrestrial, Mundane, Infernal

Example: The temple was filled with supernal music that deeply moved everyone.

13 Yammer (verb)

लगातार शिकायत करना

Yammer meaning

Complain continuously in an annoying or loud manner.

Synonyms: Whine, Complain, Moan, Grumble

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: The passengers began to yammer about the delayed train.

14 Stratocracy (noun)

सैन्य शासनतंत्र

Stratocracy meaning

A system of government controlled and administered by military forces.

Synonyms: Military Rule, Military Government, Junta, Martial Regime

Antonyms: Democracy, Civilian Rule, Civil Government, Civilian Supremacy

Example: The country gradually became a stratocracy under its powerful military commanders.

15 Orator (noun)

कुशल वक्ता

Orator meaning

A person who is skilled at making formal and persuasive public speeches.

Synonyms: Speaker, Rhetorician, Declaimer, Lecturer

Antonyms: Listener, Hearer, Audience, Spectator

Example: The celebrated orator inspired the crowd with his powerful speech.

16 Flail (verb)

हाथ-पैर बेतहाशा चलाना

Flail meaning

Wave or swing the arms or legs wildly and uncontrollably.

Synonyms: Thrash, Swing, Lash, Beat

Antonyms: Steady, Control, Restrain, Calm

Example: The frightened swimmer began to flail his arms in the water.

17 Snatch (verb)

झपट लेना

Snatch meaning

Seize or take something quickly and suddenly.

Synonyms: Grab, Seize, Clutch, Grasp

Antonyms: Release, Return, Surrender, Relinquish

Example: The thief tried to snatch the woman’s handbag and escape.

18 Seraphic (adjective)

देवदूत के समान पवित्र और सुंदर

Seraphic meaning

Extremely beautiful, peaceful, and pure like an angel.

Synonyms: Angelic, Heavenly, Divine, Cherubic

Antonyms: Devilish, Demonic, Wicked, Impure

Example: The child had a seraphic smile that delighted everyone.

19 Impish (adjective)

शरारती

Impish meaning

Showing a playful desire to cause harmless trouble.

Synonyms: Mischievous, Playful, Roguish, Prankish

Antonyms: Solemn, Serious, Obedient, Well-behaved

Example: The boy gave an impish grin before hiding his sister’s notebook.

20 Ergophobia (noun)

काम का असंगत भय

Ergophobia meaning

An irrational fear of or strong aversion to work.

Synonyms: Fear of Work, Work Aversion, Occupational Anxiety, Workplace Phobia

Antonyms: Ergophilia, Industriousness, Diligence, Zeal

Example: His ergophobia made it difficult for him to enter a professional workplace.

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