Monday, 17 August 2026

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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Undertake (verb)

कार्य का दायित्व लेना

Undertake meaning

To accept responsibility for and begin a task, project, or activity.

Synonyms: Attempt, Begin, Commence, Embark

Antonyms: Abandon, Avoid, Neglect, Refuse

Example: The government decided to undertake a detailed review of the existing policy.

2 Forthcoming (adjective)

आगामी

Forthcoming meaning

About to happen, appear, or be made available soon.

Synonyms: Upcoming, Approaching, Impending, Prospective

Antonyms: Past, Previous, Distant, Departed

Example: The author discussed his forthcoming book during the interview.

3 Overdue (adjective)

अतिदेय

Overdue meaning

Not done, paid, returned, or completed by the expected or required time.

Synonyms: Late, Delayed, Belated, Tardy

Antonyms: Early, Timely, Prompt, Punctual

Example: The library imposed a fine because the books were overdue.

4 Overlook (verb)

नज़रअंदाज़ करना

Overlook meaning

To fail to notice, consider, or deal with something.

Synonyms: Ignore, Miss, Neglect, Disregard

Antonyms: Notice, Observe, Consider, Detect

Example: The committee overlooked several important details in the report.

5 Insurance (noun)

बीमा

Insurance meaning

An arrangement in which a company provides financial protection against specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment.

Synonyms: Assurance, Coverage, Protection, Indemnity

Antonyms: Exposure, Risk, Vulnerability, Insecurity

Example: She purchased health insurance to protect herself against unexpected medical expenses.

6 Matrimony (noun)

विवाह

Matrimony meaning

The state or institution of being married.

Synonyms: Marriage, Wedlock, Union, Nuptials

Antonyms: Divorce, Separation, Bachelorhood, Celibacy

Example: The couple entered into matrimony after several years of friendship.

7 Throughput (noun)

प्रवाह क्षमता

Throughput meaning

The amount of material, data, or work that can pass through a system within a given period.

Synonyms: Output, Capacity, Productivity, Yield

Example: The company upgraded its servers to increase data throughput.

8 Overtake (verb)

आगे निकल जाना

Overtake meaning

To catch up with and pass someone or something moving in the same direction.

Synonyms: Pass, Surpass, Outstrip, Outpace

Antonyms: Trail, Lag, Follow, Fall Behind

Example: The cyclist accelerated sharply to overtake his nearest rival.

9 Undercover (adjective)

गुप्त

Undercover meaning

Involving secret work or activity intended to obtain information or investigate something.

Synonyms: Secret, Covert, Clandestine, Surreptitious

Antonyms: Open, Overt, Public, Visible

Example: An undercover officer joined the group to gather evidence against the criminals.

10 Treasury (noun)

राजकोष

Treasury meaning

A place or department responsible for managing and safeguarding public or institutional money.

Synonyms: Exchequer, Coffers, Repository, Funds

Antonyms: Debt, Deficit, Liability, Bankruptcy

Example: The finance ministry transferred the collected revenue to the national treasury.

11 Bandwidth (noun)

क्षमता / प्रसारण क्षमता

Bandwidth meaning

The capacity or range available for transmitting information, handling tasks, or dealing with situations.

Synonyms: Capacity, Range, Scope, Capability

Antonyms: Limitation, Restriction, Constraint, Incapacity

Example: The company does not have enough bandwidth to manage several major projects at once.

12 Cripple (verb)

गंभीर रूप से कमजोर करना

Cripple meaning

To severely damage, weaken, or limit the functioning of someone or something.

Synonyms: Disable, Impair, Debilitate, Hamper

Antonyms: Strengthen, Enable, Restore, Empower

Example: The cyberattack could cripple the organisation's entire communication network.

13 Highlight (verb)

प्रमुखता से दर्शाना

Highlight meaning

To emphasize or draw special attention to something important.

Synonyms: Emphasize, Stress, Spotlight, Underscore

Antonyms: Downplay, Conceal, Ignore, Minimize

Example: The report highlights the urgent need for better rural healthcare.

14 Deadline (noun)

अंतिम समय-सीमा

Deadline meaning

The latest time or date by which something must be completed.

Synonyms: Time Limit, Cutoff, Due Date, Target Date

Antonyms: Extension, Postponement, Delay, Indefiniteness

Example: The applicants must submit their forms before the deadline.

15 Mythology (noun)

पौराणिक कथाओं का संग्रह या अध्ययन

Mythology meaning

A collection or study of traditional myths, especially those belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Synonyms: Myth, Folklore, Legend, Lore

Antonyms: History, Fact, Reality, Truth

Example: Greek mythology contains many stories about gods, heroes, and supernatural beings.

16 Showcase (verb)

प्रमुख रूप से प्रदर्शित करना

Showcase meaning

To display or present something attractively in order to draw attention to its best qualities.

Synonyms: Display, Exhibit, Present, Feature

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Obscure

Example: The exhibition will showcase the work of young local artists.

17 Heartwarming (adjective)

हृदयस्पर्शी

Heartwarming meaning

Causing feelings of happiness, affection, or emotional warmth.

Synonyms: Touching, Moving, Uplifting, Endearing

Antonyms: Heartbreaking, Distressing, Depressing, Disheartening

Example: The reunion between the lost child and his family was heartwarming.

18 Mindboggling (adjective)

अत्यंत आश्चर्यजनक

Mindboggling meaning

Extremely surprising, impressive, or difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Astonishing, Staggering, Astounding, Bewildering

Antonyms: Ordinary, Unsurprising, Simple, Comprehensible

Example: The enormous scale of the universe is truly mindboggling.

19 Trustworthy (adjective)

विश्वसनीय

Trustworthy meaning

Deserving trust because of being reliable, honest, and dependable.

Synonyms: Reliable, Dependable, Credible, Honest

Antonyms: Unreliable, Dishonest, Deceptive, Untrustworthy

Example: A trustworthy leader keeps promises and communicates honestly.

20 Tumble (verb)

अचानक गिरना या लुढ़कना

Tumble meaning

To fall suddenly and uncontrollably, often from a higher position to a lower one.

Synonyms: Fall, Plunge, Topple, Plummet

Antonyms: Rise, Ascend, Climb, Soar

Example: Share prices began to tumble after the disappointing announcement.

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