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1 Stodgy (adjective)

नीरस और पुराने ढंग का; भारी और अपाच्य

Stodgy meaning

Dull, old-fashioned, and uninteresting; also heavy and difficult to digest.

Synonyms: Dull, Uninteresting, Conventional, Heavy

Antonyms: Exciting, Innovative, Lively, Light

Example: The speaker’s stodgy presentation failed to hold the audience’s attention.

2 Obese (adjective)

अत्यधिक मोटा

Obese meaning

Extremely overweight, especially in a way that may affect health.

Synonyms: Overweight, Corpulent, Stout, Rotund

Antonyms: Thin, Slim, Lean, Underweight

Example: Regular exercise can reduce the risk of becoming obese.

3 Daft (adjective)

मूर्खतापूर्ण

Daft meaning

Silly, foolish, or lacking good judgement.

Synonyms: Foolish, Silly, Absurd, Senseless

Antonyms: Wise, Sensible, Intelligent, Rational

Example: It was daft to travel without checking the weather conditions.

4 Seduce (verb)

बहकाना या प्रलोभित करना

Seduce meaning

To persuade someone to engage in sexual activity or tempt someone into doing something wrong or unwise.

Synonyms: Tempt, Entice, Lure, Allure

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Repel, Dissuade

Example: Fraudulent advertisements often seduce customers into buying unnecessary products.

5 Escort (verb)

साथ ले जाना या सुरक्षा प्रदान करना

Escort meaning

To accompany someone somewhere, especially for protection, guidance, or courtesy.

Synonyms: Accompany, Guide, Conduct, Chaperone

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Leave, Neglect

Example: Security officers escorted the minister safely to the conference hall.

6 Victimize (verb)

अत्याचार करना या किसी को पीड़ित बनाना

Victimize meaning

To treat someone unfairly, cruelly, or make them suffer deliberately.

Synonyms: Persecute, Oppress, Exploit, Bully

Antonyms: Protect, Defend, Support, Assist

Example: Strict laws are necessary to prevent employers from victimizing vulnerable workers.

7 Minaret (noun)

मस्जिद के पास बनी ऊँची पतली मीनार

Minaret meaning

A tall, slender tower attached to or situated near a mosque.

Synonyms: Tower, Turret, Spire, Steeple

Antonyms: Basement, Trench, Pit, Depression

Example: The ancient minaret could be seen from every part of the town.

8 Colonnade (noun)

स्तंभों की लंबी पंक्ति या स्तंभयुक्त बरामदा

Colonnade meaning

A long row of columns supporting a roof, an upper structure, or forming a covered passage.

Synonyms: Arcade, Portico, Gallery, Cloister

Antonyms: Open Space, Solid Wall, Enclosure, Barrier

Example: Visitors walked through the marble colonnade surrounding the courtyard.

9 Tourniquet (noun)

रक्तस्राव रोकने के लिए अंग पर कसकर बाँधी जाने वाली पट्टी

Tourniquet meaning

A tight band placed around an injured limb to stop or reduce severe bleeding.

Synonyms: Constricting Band, Compression Band, Ligature, Hemostatic Band

Antonyms: Release, Loosening, Unbinding, Opening

Example: The paramedic applied a tourniquet to control the severe bleeding.

10 Lectern (noun)

भाषण या वाचन के समय पुस्तक या कागज रखने का ऊँचा तिरछा स्टैंड

Lectern meaning

A tall stand with a sloping top used for holding notes or books while speaking or reading.

Synonyms: Podium, Reading Stand, Rostrum, Pulpit

Antonyms: Seat, Bench, Floor, Ground

Example: The professor placed his notes on the lectern before beginning the lecture.

11 Gainful (adjective)

लाभदायक

Gainful meaning

Producing profit, benefit, or a useful result.

Synonyms: Profitable, Lucrative, Remunerative, Productive

Antonyms: Unprofitable, Unproductive, Fruitless, Worthless

Example: She found gainful employment at a reputed company.

12 Marine (noun/adjective)

समुद्री

Marine meaning

Related to the sea or sea life; a soldier trained to serve on land and at sea.

Synonyms: Maritime, Nautical, Oceanic, Seafaring

Antonyms: Terrestrial, Inland, Landlocked, Nonmaritime

Example: The researchers studied marine animals in the deep ocean.

13 Mayoral (adjective)

महापौर संबंधी

Mayoral meaning

Related to a mayor or the office of a mayor.

Synonyms: Civic, Municipal, Administrative, Gubernatorial

Antonyms: Nonmunicipal, Private, Unofficial, Noncivic

Example: The candidates participated in a televised mayoral debate.

14 Twaddle (noun/verb)

निरर्थक बकवास

Twaddle meaning

Foolish, trivial, or meaningless talk or writing.

Synonyms: Nonsense, Drivel, Gibberish, Balderdash

Antonyms: Sense, Wisdom, Truth, Substance

Example: The article was dismissed as sentimental twaddle.

15 Gulch (noun)

संकरी खड़ी घाटी

Gulch meaning

A narrow and steep-sided valley formed by flowing water.

Synonyms: Ravine, Gorge, Gully, Canyon

Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Hilltop, Upland

Example: Rainwater rushed through the rocky gulch.

16 Decathlon (noun)

दस स्पर्धाओं वाली एथलेटिक प्रतियोगिता

Decathlon meaning

An athletic competition consisting of ten different track-and-field events.

Synonyms: Combined Event, Athletic Contest, Multisport Event, Track-and-Field Competition

Antonyms: Single Event, Individual Race, One-Event Contest, Specialised Competition

Example: The athlete trained for years to compete in the Olympic decathlon.

17 Snoop (verb/noun)

गुप्त रूप से टोह लेना

Snoop meaning

To secretly investigate or look around in search of private information.

Synonyms: Pry, Spy, Poke, Investigate

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Disregard, Respect

Example: She warned him not to snoop through her personal files.

18 Ramble (verb/noun)

बिना निश्चित दिशा के घूमना या विषय से भटककर बोलना

Ramble meaning

To walk without a fixed route or to speak at excessive length without a clear purpose.

Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Meander, Digress

Antonyms: Proceed, Focus, Concentrate, Remain

Example: He began to ramble instead of answering the question directly.

19 Crucify (verb)

सूली पर चढ़ाना या कठोर आलोचना करना

Crucify meaning

To put someone to death by fastening them to a cross; to criticise or punish someone severely.

Synonyms: Execute, Torment, Persecute, Condemn

Antonyms: Pardon, Acquit, Defend, Praise

Example: The media was quick to crucify the player for one mistake.

20 Flounce (verb/noun)

झटके और क्रोध के साथ चलना

Flounce meaning

To move away with exaggerated, impatient, or angry movements.

Synonyms: Storm, Strut, Swagger, Stomp

Antonyms: Glide, Tiptoe, Creep, Proceed

Example: She flounced out of the room after the argument.

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