Saturday, 22 August 2026

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21 words · first 3 free, all 21 with Prime

1 Desperado (noun)

खतरनाक अपराधी

Desperado meaning

A bold, reckless criminal or outlaw, especially one known for violence.

Synonyms: Outlaw, Bandit, Criminal, Ruffian

Antonyms: Lawman, Protector, Guardian, Peacekeeper

Example: The desperado fled into the hills after robbing the bank.

2 Cadge (verb)

माँगकर प्राप्त करना

Cadge meaning

To obtain something from someone by begging or taking advantage of their generosity.

Synonyms: Beg, Scrounge, Mooch, Sponge

Antonyms: Give, Donate, Offer, Provide

Example: He tried to cadge a free meal from his friends.

3 Damask (noun)

बूटेदार वस्त्र

Damask meaning

A rich patterned fabric, usually made of silk, linen or cotton, with designs woven into it.

Synonyms: Brocade, Fabric, Textile, Cloth

Antonyms: Plainness, Simplicity, Bareness, Unpatternedness

Example: The palace curtains were made of elegant red damask.

4 Heyday (noun)

स्वर्णकाल

Heyday meaning

The period of greatest success, popularity, strength or prosperity.

Synonyms: Prime, Zenith, Peak, Pinnacle

Antonyms: Decline, Nadir, Downfall, Slump

Example: The theatre attracted enormous crowds during its heyday.

5 Wax (verb)

बढ़ना

Wax meaning

To increase gradually in size, strength or intensity.

Synonyms: Increase, Grow, Expand, Intensify

Antonyms: Wane, Decrease, Diminish, Decline

Example: His enthusiasm for the project continued to wax as it gained public support.

6 Ablaze (adjective)

धधकता हुआ

Ablaze meaning

Burning fiercely or glowing brightly with light or colour.

Synonyms: Afire, Burning, Flaming, Blazing

Antonyms: Extinguished, Unlit, Dark, Quenched

Example: Within minutes, the abandoned building was ablaze.

7 Jollity (noun)

हर्षोल्लास

Jollity meaning

A state of cheerful enjoyment, happiness and lively celebration.

Synonyms: Merriment, Mirth, Cheerfulness, Joviality

Antonyms: Gloom, Sadness, Misery, Melancholy

Example: The festival filled the entire village with music and jollity.

8 Bandy (verb)

बातों का आदान-प्रदान करना

Bandy meaning

To exchange words, remarks or ideas repeatedly, especially in a casual or argumentative manner.

Synonyms: Exchange, Trade, Toss, Discuss

Antonyms: Withhold, Conceal, Suppress, Retain

Example: The two politicians bandied accusations during the heated debate.

9 Taxing (adjective)

कठिन और श्रमसाध्य

Taxing meaning

Demanding a great deal of effort, energy or concentration.

Synonyms: Demanding, Arduous, Strenuous, Onerous

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Simple, Undemanding

Example: Completing the expedition in extreme weather proved highly taxing.

10 Blather (verb)

व्यर्थ बातें करना

Blather meaning

To talk continuously in a foolish, meaningless or unimportant way.

Synonyms: Babble, Prattle, Chatter, Ramble

Antonyms: Clarify, Articulate, Explain, Elucidate

Example: He continued to blather about matters that had nothing to do with the discussion.

11 Lope (verb)

लंबे और सहज डग भरते हुए दौड़ना

Lope meaning

Run with long, easy, bounding strides.

Synonyms: Bound, Gallop, Canter, Trot

Antonyms: Crawl, Walk, Halt, Trudge

Example: The horse began to lope smoothly across the open field.

12 Quay (noun)

जहाजों के ठहरने तथा सामान या यात्रियों के चढ़ने-उतरने का घाट

Quay meaning

A platform built beside water where ships load and unload goods or passengers.

Synonyms: Wharf, Dock, Pier, Jetty

Antonyms: Inland, Interior, Upland, Hinterland

Example: The fishing boats were tied securely along the quay.

13 Muggy (adjective)

अप्रिय रूप से गर्म और उमस भरा

Muggy meaning

Unpleasantly warm and humid.

Synonyms: Humid, Sultry, Clammy, Steamy

Antonyms: Dry, Cool, Crisp, Arid

Example: The muggy weather made everyone feel uncomfortable.

14 Hitch (verb)

किसी वस्तु को विशेष रूप से अस्थायी रूप से बांधना या जोड़ना

Hitch meaning

Fasten or attach something, especially temporarily.

Synonyms: Fasten, Attach, Connect, Secure

Antonyms: Detach, Disconnect, Unfasten, Release

Example: He hitched the trailer to the back of the truck.

15 Groggy (adjective)

कमजोर, चक्करयुक्त या अस्पष्ट सोच की अवस्था में

Groggy meaning

Weak, dizzy, or unable to think clearly, especially after sleep, illness, or a shock.

Synonyms: Dazed, Dizzy, Drowsy, Stupefied

Antonyms: Alert, Awake, Energetic, Clear-headed

Example: She felt groggy after waking from a long sleep.

16 Sieve (verb)

छलनी से छानकर महीन और मोटे कणों को अलग करना

Sieve meaning

Separate finer particles from coarser ones by passing a substance through a sieve.

Synonyms: Sift, Strain, Filter, Screen

Antonyms: Mix, Combine, Retain, Collect

Example: She sieved the flour before preparing the cake batter.

17 Yarn (noun)

लंबी और प्रायः बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कही गई कहानी

Yarn meaning

A long and often elaborate story, especially one that may not be entirely true.

Synonyms: Tale, Story, Narrative, Anecdote

Antonyms: Fact, Truth, Reality, Actuality

Example: The sailor entertained the children with an adventurous yarn about his voyages.

18 Wriggle (verb)

शरीर को छोटे और तेज़ घुमावदार आंदोलनों से हिलाना

Wriggle meaning

Twist and move the body with small, quick movements.

Synonyms: Squirm, Twist, Wiggle, Writhe

Antonyms: Freeze, Still, Stabilize, Remain

Example: The child tried to wriggle free from his mother's grip.

19 Garb (noun)

विशेष प्रकार या शैली की पोशाक

Garb meaning

Clothing or dress of a particular type or style.

Synonyms: Attire, Apparel, Clothing, Costume

Antonyms: Nudity, Nakedness, Undress, Bareness

Example: The performers appeared on stage in traditional garb.

20 Aeon (noun)

अत्यंत लंबा समयकाल

Aeon meaning

An extremely long period of time.

Synonyms: Eternity, Age, Epoch, Eon

Antonyms: Instant, Moment, Second, Flash

Example: It seemed as though aeons had passed before the rescue team arrived.

21 Rhapsodize (verb)

उत्साहपूर्वक प्रशंसा करना

Rhapsodize meaning

Speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration.

Synonyms: Enthuse, Praise, Eulogize, Extol

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Disparage, Denounce

Example: The critic continued to rhapsodize about the brilliance of the new play.

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