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1 Pathfinder (noun)

मार्गदर्शक

Pathfinder meaning

A person who discovers or develops a new way of doing something or finds a route through an unknown area.

Synonyms: Pioneer, Trailblazer, Explorer, Guide

Antonyms: Follower, Imitator, Conformist, Copycat

Example: The scientist became a pathfinder in the field of renewable energy.

2 Enliven (verb)

जीवंत बनाना

Enliven meaning

To make something more interesting, cheerful, or lively.

Synonyms: Animate, Invigorate, Brighten, Energize

Antonyms: Dull, Depress, Bore, Dishearten

Example: Her humorous stories enlivened the otherwise dull meeting.

3 Wiry (adjective)

दुबला लेकिन मजबूत

Wiry meaning

Thin but strong and muscular.

Synonyms: Lean, Sinewy, Lanky, Tough

Antonyms: Flabby, Plump, Stout, Weak

Example: Despite his wiry frame, the athlete was remarkably strong.

4 Banshee (noun)

मृत्यु का संकेत देने वाली विलाप करती स्त्री-आत्मा

Banshee meaning

A female spirit in Irish legend whose wailing is believed to foretell a death.

Synonyms: Spirit, Phantom, Ghost, Apparition

Antonyms: Mortal, Human, Person, Being

Example: The strange scream sounded like the wail of a banshee.

5 Ferret (verb)

खोज निकालना

Ferret meaning

To search persistently for something and discover hidden information.

Synonyms: Investigate, Uncover, Unearth, Discover

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Overlook, Ignore

Example: The journalist managed to ferret out important details about the scandal.

6 Studious (adjective)

अध्ययनशील

Studious meaning

Spending a lot of time studying or showing careful attention to learning.

Synonyms: Diligent, Scholarly, Academic, Bookish

Antonyms: Idle, Lazy, Negligent, Unstudious

Example: She was a studious student who rarely missed an opportunity to learn.

7 Bathos (noun)

गंभीरता से अचानक हास्यास्पद या तुच्छ स्तर पर गिरावट

Bathos meaning

An abrupt change from a serious or impressive style to something trivial or ridiculous.

Synonyms: Anticlimax, Letdown, Banality, Triviality

Antonyms: Climax, Grandeur, Sublimity, Elevation

Example: The emotional speech ended in bathos when the speaker suddenly complained about his missing lunch.

8 Jabber (verb)

तेजी से अस्पष्ट बोलना

Jabber meaning

To speak quickly and excitedly in a way that is difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Babble, Chatter, Prattle, Gabble

Antonyms: Hush, Silence, Pause, Listen

Example: The nervous witness began to jabber so quickly that nobody could understand him.

9 Libidinous (adjective)

अत्यधिक कामुक

Libidinous meaning

Having or showing strong sexual desire.

Synonyms: Lustful, Lecherous, Lascivious, Salacious

Antonyms: Chaste, Pure, Modest, Abstinent

Example: The novel portrays the ruler as a libidinous and self-indulgent man.

10 Vestment (noun)

धार्मिक अनुष्ठान में पहना जाने वाला वस्त्र

Vestment meaning

A ceremonial garment, especially one worn by a member of the clergy during religious services.

Synonyms: Robe, Garment, Attire, Raiment

Antonyms: Undress, Nakedness, Nudity, Disrobing

Example: The priest wore a richly embroidered vestment during the ceremony.

11 Raiment (noun)

वस्त्र

Raiment meaning

Clothing or garments, especially when described in a literary or formal way.

Synonyms: Clothing, Garments, Attire, Apparel

Antonyms: Nudity, Nakedness, Undress, Bareness

Example: The king appeared before the crowd in magnificent royal raiment.

12 Scabbard (noun)

तलवार की म्यान

Scabbard meaning

A protective case or sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger.

Synonyms: Sheath, Case, Cover, Holder

Antonyms: Exposure, Uncovering, Unsheathing, Bareness

Example: The warrior slowly pulled his sword from its scabbard.

13 Chariot (noun)

रथ

Chariot meaning

A two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, especially used in ancient warfare or races.

Synonyms: Carriage, Cart, Wagon, Vehicle

Antonyms: Walking, Foot Travel, Immobility, Stationary State

Example: The warrior rode into battle on a horse-drawn chariot.

14 Warble (verb)

मधुर स्वर में गाना

Warble meaning

To sing with a soft, continuously changing or trilling sound, especially like a bird.

Synonyms: Trill, Sing, Chirp, Carol

Antonyms: Croak, Drone, Grumble, Speak Monotonously

Example: The birds began to warble cheerfully at sunrise.

15 Croon (verb)

धीमे और मधुर स्वर में गाना

Croon meaning

To sing or speak in a soft, gentle and sentimental manner.

Synonyms: Hum, Sing, Murmur, Serenade

Antonyms: Shout, Yell, Scream, Bellow

Example: The singer began to croon a romantic song softly.

16 Nationalize (verb)

राष्ट्रीयकरण करना

Nationalize meaning

To bring a privately owned industry or business under government ownership or control.

Synonyms: Socialize, Collectivize, State-control, Publicize

Antonyms: Privatize, Denationalize, Deregulate, Decontrol

Example: The government decided to nationalize several major banks.

17 Wondrous (adjective)

अद्भुत

Wondrous meaning

Inspiring wonder because of being extremely beautiful, impressive or extraordinary.

Synonyms: Marvelous, Amazing, Astonishing, Magnificent

Antonyms: Ordinary, Mundane, Commonplace, Unimpressive

Example: We were amazed by the wondrous beauty of the mountains.

18 Charitable (adjective)

परोपकारी

Charitable meaning

Generous in giving money, help or kindness to people in need.

Synonyms: Generous, Benevolent, Philanthropic, Altruistic

Antonyms: Selfish, Stingy, Miserly, Uncharitable

Example: The charitable organization provided food and shelter to homeless families.

19 Bullheaded (adjective)

हठी

Bullheaded meaning

Very stubborn and unwilling to change one's opinion or decision.

Synonyms: Stubborn, Obstinate, Headstrong, Inflexible

Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Compliant, Amenable

Example: His bullheaded refusal to compromise delayed the entire project.

20 Frightful (adjective)

भयावह

Frightful meaning

Causing fear or shock; extremely unpleasant or alarming.

Synonyms: Terrifying, Dreadful, Horrifying, Alarming

Antonyms: Pleasant, Reassuring, Comforting, Delightful

Example: A frightful scream suddenly came from the abandoned house.

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