Daily Vocabulary – older days, page 78

Monday, 3 November 2025

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1 Caliginous (adjective)

Dark, misty, or obscure; lacking clarity or brightness. (अंधकारमय, धुंधला, अस्पष्ट)

Synonyms: Murky, Gloomy, Obscure, Shadowy

Antonyms: Bright, Clear, Luminous, Radiant

Example: The caliginous alleyways of the old town made travelers uneasy at night.

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2 Extirpate (verb)

To destroy completely; to root out or eradicate. (समूल नाश करना, मिटा देना)

Synonyms: Eradicate, Eliminate, Exterminate, Uproot

Antonyms: Preserve, Protect, Sustain, Encourage

Example: The government launched a campaign to extirpate poverty from rural areas.

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3 Lambent (adjective)

Softly glowing or flickering; having a gentle light. (मंद रूप से चमकने वाला, हल्का उजाला देने वाला)

Synonyms: Glowing, Gleaming, Luminous, Radiant

Antonyms: Dark, Dull, Dim, Gloomy

Example: The lambent glow of the candle filled the room with warmth and calm.

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4 Irenic (adjective)

Aiming or tending to promote peace or reconciliation. (शांतिप्रिय, मेल-मिलाप कराने वाला)

Synonyms: Peaceful, Conciliatory, Amicable, Harmonious

Antonyms: Hostile, Aggressive, Belligerent, Quarrelsome

Example: The leader adopted an irenic approach to resolve the long-standing conflict.

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5 Crepuscular (adjective)

Relating to or active during twilight (dawn or dusk). (संध्याकालीन, सांध्य समय से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Twilight, Dim, Dusky, Gloaming

Antonyms: Bright, Daylight, Radiant, Luminous

Example: Bats are crepuscular creatures, becoming active at dusk.

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6 Timid (adjective)

Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. (डरपोक, संकोची)

Synonyms: Shy, Fearful, Meek, Diffident

Antonyms: Bold, Brave, Confident, Daring

Example: The timid child hid behind his mother when strangers came to visit.

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7 Thrifty (adjective)

Using money and resources carefully and not wastefully. (मितव्ययी, बचत करने वाला)

Synonyms: Economical, Frugal, Prudent, Sparing

Antonyms: Extravagant, Wasteful, Lavish, Spendthrift

Example: My grandmother is very thrifty and always finds ways to save money.

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8 Agile (adjective)

Able to move quickly and easily; mentally quick and sharp. (फुर्तीला, तेज़)

Synonyms: Nimble, Lively, Spry, Brisk

Antonyms: Clumsy, Sluggish, Lethargic, Inactive

Example: The agile dancer performed difficult moves with effortless grace.

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9 Frank (adjective)

Open, honest, and direct in speech or expression. (स्पष्टवादी, साफ़गो)

Synonyms: Candid, Blunt, Sincere, Straightforward

Antonyms: Deceitful, Secretive, Dishonest, Reserved

Example: She gave a frank opinion about the project without worrying about othersâ€™ reactions.

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10 Sturdy (adjective)

Strongly and solidly built; capable of withstanding pressure or hardship. (मज़बूत, ठोस)

Synonyms: Robust, Hardy, Durable, Vigorous

Antonyms: Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Feeble

Example: The sturdy bridge survived the heavy storm without any damage.

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Sunday, 2 November 2025

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1 Inveterate (adjective)

Having a habit, activity, or feeling that is long-established and unlikely to change. (पक्का / जड़ जमाया हुआ)

Synonyms: Chronic, Habitual, Persistent, Deep-rooted

Antonyms: Occasional, Temporary, Short-lived, Unsettled

Example: He is an inveterate reader who spends hours with his books every day.

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2 Nugacity (noun)

Triviality or insignificance; something of little or no value or importance. (तुच्छता / महत्वहीनता)

Synonyms: Triviality, Insignificance, Pettiness, Frivolity

Antonyms: Importance, Significance, Gravity, Seriousness

Example: The professor ignored the nugacity of the argument presented by the student.

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3 Perfunctoriness (noun)

The quality of doing something carelessly or without genuine interest or effort. (ऊपरी मन से किया गया कार्य / लापरवाही)

Synonyms: Carelessness, Indifference, Negligence, Superficiality

Antonyms: Diligence, Sincerity, Attentiveness, Thoroughness

Example: His perfunctoriness in completing the report disappointed his supervisor.

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4 Pulverize (verb)

To crush or grind something into a fine powder or dust; to completely defeat or destroy. (पीस देना / चूर-चूर कर देना)

Synonyms: Crush, Shatter, Demolish, Annihilate

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Restore, Repair

Example: The demolition team used a machine to pulverize the old building into dust.

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5 Reconditeness (noun)

The quality of being difficult to understand or dealing with complex or obscure subjects. (गूढ़ता / कठिन समझ)

Synonyms: Profundity, Obscurity, Abstruseness, Complexity

Antonyms: Simplicity, Clarity, Obviousness, Transparency

Example: The reconditeness of his lecture confused most of the students.

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6 Vigilance (noun)

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. (चौकसी / सतर्कता)

Synonyms: Alertness, Watchfulness, Caution, Attentiveness

Antonyms: Negligence, Carelessness, Inattention, Heedlessness

Example: Due to the soldiersâ€™ vigilance, the enemy attack was detected early.

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7 Earnestness (noun)

Sincere and serious intention or effort; deep and genuine determination. (गंभीरता / ईमानदारी)

Synonyms: Sincerity, Devotion, Diligence, Zeal

Antonyms: Insincerity, Frivolity, Carelessness, Indifference

Example: She prepared for the exam with great earnestness and dedication.

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8 Complacency (noun)

Complacency - A feeling of self-satisfaction or uncritical contentment, often while being unaware of potential dangers or problems. (आत्मसंतुष्टि / आत्मसंतोष)

A feeling of self-satisfaction or uncritical contentment, often while being unaware of potential dangers or problems. (आत्मसंतुष्टि / आत्मसंतोष)

Synonyms: Self-satisfaction, Smugness, Contentment, Self-approval

Antonyms: Concern, Anxiety, Uneasiness, Restlessness

Example: His complacency after small success stopped him from achieving bigger goals.

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9 Affable (adjective)

Friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner. (मिलनसार / सौम्य स्वभाव वाला)

Synonyms: Amiable, Genial, Cordial, Sociable

Antonyms: Rude, Unfriendly, Aloof, Hostile

Example: The new manager is very affable and always greets everyone with a smile.

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10 Respiteful (adjective)

Respiteful - Full of relief or rest; providing a short period of peace or relaxation from something difficult or unpleasant. (आरामदायक / राहत देने वाला)

Full of relief or rest; providing a short period of peace or relaxation from something difficult or unpleasant. (आरामदायक / राहत देने वाला)

Synonyms: Soothing, Relaxing, Reassuring, Comforting

Antonyms: Stressful, Agitating, Harsh, Disturbing

Example: After weeks of hard work, the mountain retreat felt truly respiteful.

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11 Picaresque (adjective)

Picaresque - Relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero. (ठग या शरारती नायक की रोमांचक कहानी से संबंधित)

Relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero. (ठग या शरारती नायक की रोमांचक कहानी से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Adventurous, Roguish, Comic, Episodic

Antonyms: Tragic, Heroic, Noble, Serious

Example: The novel follows a picaresque hero who survives through wit and trickery rather than bravery.

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12 Phantasmagoric (adjective)

Phantasmagoric - Having a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by imagination; surreal and shifting like a dream. (स्वप्निल / भ्रममय)

Having a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by imagination; surreal and shifting like a dream. (स्वप्निल / भ्रममय)

Synonyms: Illusory, Dreamlike, Surreal, Fantastical

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Concrete, Genuine

Example: The movieâ€™s phantasmagoric scenes made the audience feel like they were inside a vivid dream.

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13 Eidetic (adjective)

Relating to or denoting mental images having unusual vividness and detail, as if actually visible. (स्पष्ट स्मृति वाला / जीवंत चित्रात्मक)

Synonyms: Vivid, Lifelike, Graphic, Detailed

Antonyms: Faint, Blurred, Vague, Obscure

Example: She had an eidetic memory and could recall every detail of the picture she saw once.

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14 Prolegomenon (noun)

A critical or discursive introduction to a book or subject. (भूमिका / प्रस्तावना)

Synonyms: Preface, Introduction, Foreword, Prelude

Antonyms: Epilogue, Conclusion, Afterword, Postscript

Example: The authorâ€™s prolegomenon provided valuable context for understanding the rest of the book.

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15 Legerdemain (noun)

Skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks; deception or trickery. (जादूगरी / छल-कपट)

Synonyms: Deception, Trickery, Sleight, Manipulation

Antonyms: Honesty, Frankness, Truthfulness, Sincerity

Example: The magicianâ€™s legerdemain left the audience spellbound and amazed.

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16 Dapper (adjective)

Neat, trim, and stylish in appearance, typically used for a man. (सुथरा / सजीला)

Synonyms: Smart, Elegant, Spruce, Debonair

Antonyms: Shabby, Untidy, Sloppy, Disheveled

Example: He looked very dapper in his new suit at the wedding.

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17 Zany (adjective)

Amusingly unconventional and peculiar; comical in a crazy or clownish way. (मजाकिया / सनकी)

Synonyms: Eccentric, Wacky, Quirky, Comical

Antonyms: Serious, Sober, Sensible, Conventional

Example: His zany sense of humor always keeps everyone laughing in the group.

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18 Earnest (adjective)

Showing sincere and intense conviction; serious in intention or effort. (गंभीर / ईमानदार)

Synonyms: Sincere, Devoted, Dedicated, Wholehearted

Antonyms: Frivolous, Insincere, Indifferent, Thoughtless

Example: She made an earnest effort to help the poor children in her neighborhood.

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19 Brusque (adjective)

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; blunt and unfriendly. (रूखा / अक्खड़)

Synonyms: Curt, Blunt, Abrupt, Terse

Antonyms: Polite, Courteous, Gentle, Gracious

Example: His brusque reply made it clear he wasnâ€™t interested in continuing the conversation.

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20 Fickle (adjective)

Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. (चंचल / अस्थिर)

Synonyms: Inconstant, Capricious, Volatile, Unstable

Antonyms: Steadfast, Loyal, Constant, Reliable

Example: The public is fickle, easily swayed by the latest trend or news.

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Saturday, 1 November 2025

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1 Oleaginous (adjective)

Oily or greasy; also used to describe someone who is excessively flattering or insincere. (चिकना या चापलूस)

Synonyms: Unctuous, Slick, Smarmy, Greasy

Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Dry, Rough

Example: His oleaginous manner made everyone suspicious of his true intentions.

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2 Apothegm (noun)

A short, witty, and instructive saying; a concise proverb. (संक्षिप्त और ज्ञानवर्धक कथन)

Synonyms: Maxim, Aphorism, Proverb, Adage

Antonyms: Babble, Nonsense, Rambling, Wordiness

Example: â€œHonesty is the best policyâ€ is a famous apothegm that teaches moral conduct.

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3 Corybantic (adjective)

Wildly excited or frenzied, especially in a passionate or ecstatic way. (उन्मत्त या अत्यधिक उत्साहित)

Synonyms: Frenzied, Mad, Wild, Hysterical

Antonyms: Calm, Serene, Composed, Peaceful

Example: The crowd became corybantic as the band took the stage.

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4 Oneiric (adjective)

Relating to dreams or resembling a dream. (सपनों से संबंधित या स्वप्नवत)

Synonyms: Dreamlike, Visionary, Fantastical, Illusory

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Concrete

Example: The movie had an oneiric quality that made it feel like a vivid dream.

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5 Eleemosynary (adjective)

Relating to or dependent on charity; charitable. (दानशील या परोपकारी)

Synonyms: Charitable, Benevolent, Philanthropic, Altruistic

Antonyms: Selfish, Greedy, Unsympathetic, Uncharitable

Example: The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution to help the poor.

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6 Soothe (verb)

To calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress. (शांत करना या आराम देना)

Synonyms: Calm, Pacify, Relieve, Comfort

Antonyms: Agitate, Irritate, Annoy, Upset

Example: The motherâ€™s gentle voice helped soothe the crying baby.

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7 Dreary (adjective)

Dull, bleak, and depressing; lacking excitement or life. (नीरस, उदास और उबाऊ)

Synonyms: Gloomy, Dull, Boring, Lifeless

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Exciting, Pleasant

Example: The weather was cold and dreary, making everyone stay indoors.

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8 Pliant (adjective)

Easily bent or flexible; easily influenced. (लचीला या आसानी से प्रभावित होने वाला)

Synonyms: Flexible, Malleable, Supple, Adaptable

Antonyms: Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible, Unyielding

Example: The bamboo is strong yet pliant, bending without breaking in the wind.

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9 Spry (adjective)

Active and lively, especially despite being old. (फुर्तीला और चुस्त)

Synonyms: Energetic, Nimble, Brisk, Agile

Antonyms: Sluggish, Inactive, Lazy, Lethargic

Example: Even at eighty, he remained surprisingly spry and full of energy.

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10 Jaunty (adjective)

Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. (प्रसन्नचित्त और आत्मविश्वासी)

Synonyms: Cheerful, Lively, Spirited, Breezy

Antonyms: Depressed, Gloomy, Sad, Lifeless

Example: He walked into the room with a jaunty step and a confident smile.

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11 Imprecation (noun)

A spoken curse or an expression of hatred; invoking evil upon someone. (श्राप, बद्दुआ)

Synonyms: Curse, Malediction, Hex, Damnation

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Praise, Compliment

Example: The angry man muttered imprecations under his breath as he left the room.

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12 Adamantine (adjective)

Unbreakable, extremely hard, or firm in attitude; impossible to change or defeat. (अटूट, दृढ़, अटल)

Synonyms: Unyielding, Firm, Indestructible, Resolute

Antonyms: Weak, Flexible, Fragile, Yielding

Example: She had an adamantine will to succeed despite all the difficulties.

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13 Inculpatory (adjective)

Showing or tending to show someone’s guilt; implying blame or responsibility. (अपराध सिद्ध करने वाला, दोषारोपण करने वाला)

Synonyms: Accusatory, Blaming, Incriminating, Damning

Antonyms: Exculpatory, Vindicating, Justifying, Defending

Example: The police found inculpatory evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene.

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14 Somnolent (adjective)

Sleepy; drowsy; causing or suggestive of sleep. (नींद से भरा हुआ, उनींदा)

Synonyms: Drowsy, Sleepy, Sluggish, Lethargic

Antonyms: Alert, Energetic, Wakeful, Lively

Example: The long and boring lecture made everyone in the class somnolent.

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15 Steadfast (adjective)

Firmly loyal, devoted, and determined; not changing or wavering. (दृढ़, अटल, निष्ठावान)

Synonyms: Loyal, Resolute, Unwavering, Faithful

Antonyms: Fickle, Unsteady, Inconstant, Irresolute

Example: Soldiers remained steadfast in their duty even during the toughest battles.

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16 Reconcile (verb)

To restore friendly relations after a disagreement; to make two opposing ideas or situations compatible. (मेल मिलाप करना, सुलह करना)

Synonyms: Harmonize, Settle, Reunite, Resolve

Antonyms: Discord, Estrange, Separate, Disagree

Example: After years of conflict, the brothers finally reconciled and began talking again.

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17 Diffuse (verb)

To spread over a wide area or among many people; not concentrated or focused. (फैलाना, प्रसारित करना)

Synonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Spread, Disseminate

Antonyms: Concentrate, Gather, Condense, Collect

Example: The teacherâ€™s voice diffused through the classroom, calming the noisy students.

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18 Buoyant (adjective)

Able to float or rise in a liquid or gas; cheerful and optimistic in mood. (उत्साही, तैरने योग्य)

Synonyms: Cheerful, Optimistic, Lively, Resilient

Antonyms: Depressed, Pessimistic, Gloomy, Heavy

Example: Despite the setbacks, her buoyant spirit kept the whole team motivated.

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19 Astound (verb)

To shock or greatly surprise someone; to amaze with wonder or disbelief. (चकित करना, अचंभित करना)

Synonyms: Amaze, Astonish, Stun, Stagger

Antonyms: Bore, Expect, Calm, Underwhelm

Example: The magicianâ€™s incredible tricks never fail to astoundthe audience.

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20 Amicable (adjective)

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; showing goodwill and mutual understanding. (मैत्रीपूर्ण, सौहार्दपूर्ण)

Synonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Harmonious, Good-natured

Antonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Quarrelsome, Antagonistic

Example: The two countries reached an amicable settlement after months of negotiation.

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Friday, 31 October 2025

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1 Etiolate (verb)

To make weak or pale; to cause to lose vigor or strength. (कमज़ोर करना / पीला या मुरझाया बनाना)

Synonyms: Weaken, Blanch, Fade, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Strengthen, Energize, Fortify, Invigorate

Example: Lack of sunlight can etiolate plants, making them pale and unhealthy.

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2 Objurgate (verb)

To rebuke or scold someone severely. (कड़ी फटकार लगाना / डांटना)

Synonyms: Scold, Reprimand, Reprove, Chide

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: The teacher objurgated the students for their careless behavior during the experiment.

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3 Otiose (adjective)

Serving no practical purpose or result; useless or ineffective. (निष्फल / व्यर्थ)

Synonyms: Futile, Idle, Ineffectual, Pointless

Antonyms: Useful, Effective, Purposeful, Productive

Example: His otiose remarks added nothing to the discussion and only wasted time.

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4 Apodictic (adjective)

Clearly established or beyond dispute; expressing absolute certainty. (निस्संदेह / निर्विवाद)

Synonyms: Certain, Incontestable, Indisputable, Absolute

Antonyms: Doubtful, Uncertain, Questionable, Debatable

Example: His apodictic statements left no room for further discussion or disagreement.

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5 Adumbrate (verb)

To foreshadow or give a faint outline of something. (संकेत देना / रूपरेखा बताना)

Synonyms: Foreshadow, Outline, Suggest, Predict

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Obscure, Withhold

Example: The speech adumbrated the major policies the government planned to introduce.

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6 Vindicate (verb)

Clear someone of blame or suspicion; show to be right or justified. (निर्दोष साबित करना / सही ठहराना)

Synonyms: Justify, Exonerate, Defend, Absolve

Antonyms: Accuse, Condemn, Blame, Incriminate

Example: The evidence presented in court finally vindicated the wrongly accused man.

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7 Tangible (adjective)

Perceptible by touch; real or concrete. (स्पर्शनीय / वास्तविक)

Synonyms: Palpable, Concrete, Definite, Substantial

Antonyms: Intangible, Abstract, Unreal, Immaterial

Example: The company showed tangible results after implementing the new strategy.

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8 Galvanize (verb)

Shock or excite someone into taking action. (उत्साहित करना / झकझोर कर कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित करना)

Synonyms: Inspire, Stimulate, Motivate, Energize

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Weaken, Demotivate

Example: The leaderâ€™s powerful speech galvanized the crowd into demanding justice.

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9 Delineate (verb)

Describe or portray something precisely. (स्पष्ट रूप से चित्रण करना / वर्णन करना)

Synonyms: Depict, Portray, Outline, Define

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Obscure, Misrepresent

Example: The author skillfully delineated the characterâ€™s emotions through vivid descriptions.

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10 Coalesce (verb)

Come together to form one mass or whole. (एकजुट होना / मिल जाना)

Synonyms: Unite, Merge, Amalgamate, Integrate

Antonyms: Divide, Separate, Detach, Disperse

Example: The two companies decided to coalesce to expand their market reach.

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11 Recrudescence (noun)

The revival or reappearance of something after a period of inactivity or dormancy. (पुनरुत्थान, फिर से प्रकट होना)

Synonyms: Revival, Renewal, Resurgence, Reappearance

Antonyms: Cessation, End, Disappearance, Abatement

Example: The recrudescenceof the disease worried the doctors after months of calm.

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12 Peregrination (noun)

A long journey or travel from one place to another, especially on foot. (यात्रा, भ्रमण)

Synonyms: Journey, Expedition, Voyage, Wandering

Antonyms: Stay, Immobility, Stagnation, Rest

Example: His peregrination across Asia gave him a deep understanding of different cultures.

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13 Procrustean (adjective)

Procrustean - Enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard for individual differences or fairness. (एकरूपता थोपने वाला, कठोर रूप से समान बनाने वाला)

Enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard for individual differences or fairness. (एकरूपता थोपने वाला, कठोर रूप से समान बनाने वाला)

Synonyms: Ruthless, Inflexible, Rigid, Stringent

Antonyms: Flexible, Lenient, Tolerant, Accommodating

Example: The new policy was criticized as a Procrustean attempt to make all departments follow the same rigid rules.

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14 Apotheosis (noun)

The highest point of development; elevation to divine status. (पराकाष्ठा, देवत्व प्रदान करना)

Synonyms: Pinnacle, Culmination, Zenith, Deification

Antonyms: Decline, Degradation, Humiliation, Nadir

Example: The victory was seen as the apotheosis of his long and successful career.

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15 Lachrymose (adjective)

Tearful or inclined to weep; sad or mournful. (आँसू भरा, रोने वाला)

Synonyms: Tearful, Mournful, Doleful, Sentimental

Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Merry, Happy

Example: The movieâ€™s lachrymose ending left everyone in the theater in tears.

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16 Genial (adjective)

Friendly, cheerful, and pleasant in manner. (मिलनसार, हँसमुख)

Synonyms: Amiable, Affable, Cordial, Cheerful

Antonyms: Rude, Unfriendly, Morose, Cold

Example: The hostâ€™s genial nature made every guest feel comfortable and welcome.

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17 Cursory (adjective)

Done quickly and without attention to detail; hasty. (सतही, जल्दी में किया हुआ)

Synonyms: Superficial, Hasty, Perfunctory, Rapid

Antonyms: Thorough, Detailed, Careful, Meticulous

Example: He gave a cursory glance at the report before signing it.

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18 Deft (adjective)

Skillful and quick in movement or action; demonstrating neatness and precision. (निपुण, कुशल)

Synonyms: Skillful, Adroit, Dexterous, Proficient

Antonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Inept, Unskilled

Example: The artistâ€™s deft brushstrokes brought the painting to life.

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19 Respite (noun)

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. (विश्राम, विराम)

Synonyms: Break, Interval, Relief, Pause

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Persistence, Progress

Example: After hours of intense work, the team took a brief respite to relax and recharge.

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20 Pristine (adjective)

In its original condition; unspoiled, pure, or clean. (अछूता, शुद्ध)

Synonyms: Immaculate, Untainted, Unblemished, Spotless

Antonyms: Corrupted, Polluted, Tainted, Defiled

Example: The mountain air was so pristine that it felt refreshing to breathe.

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Daily Vocabulary with Hindi Meaning

Dark, misty, or obscure; lacking clarity or brightness. (अंधकारमय, धुंधला, अस्पष्ट)

To destroy completely; to root out or eradicate. (समूल नाश करना, मिटा देना)

Softly glowing or flickering; having a gentle light. (मंद रूप से चमकने वाला, हल्का उजाला देने वाला)

Aiming or tending to promote peace or reconciliation. (शांतिप्रिय, मेल-मिलाप कराने वाला)

Relating to or active during twilight (dawn or dusk). (संध्याकालीन, सांध्य समय से संबंधित)

Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. (डरपोक, संकोची)

Using money and resources carefully and not wastefully. (मितव्ययी, बचत करने वाला)

Able to move quickly and easily; mentally quick and sharp. (फुर्तीला, तेज़)

Open, honest, and direct in speech or expression. (स्पष्टवादी, साफ़गो)

Strongly and solidly built; capable of withstanding pressure or hardship. (मज़बूत, ठोस)

Having a habit, activity, or feeling that is long-established and unlikely to change. (पक्का / जड़ जमाया हुआ)

Triviality or insignificance; something of little or no value or importance. (तुच्छता / महत्वहीनता)

The quality of doing something carelessly or without genuine interest or effort. (ऊपरी मन से किया गया कार्य / लापरवाही)

To crush or grind something into a fine powder or dust; to completely defeat or destroy. (पीस देना / चूर-चूर कर देना)

The quality of being difficult to understand or dealing with complex or obscure subjects. (गूढ़ता / कठिन समझ)

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. (चौकसी / सतर्कता)

Sincere and serious intention or effort; deep and genuine determination. (गंभीरता / ईमानदारी)

A feeling of self-satisfaction or uncritical contentment, often while being unaware of potential dangers or problems. (आत्मसंतुष्टि / आत्मसंतोष)

Friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner. (मिलनसार / सौम्य स्वभाव वाला)

Full of relief or rest; providing a short period of peace or relaxation from something difficult or unpleasant. (आरामदायक / राहत देने वाला)

Relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero. (ठग या शरारती नायक की रोमांचक कहानी से संबंधित)

Having a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by imagination; surreal and shifting like a dream. (स्वप्निल / भ्रममय)

Relating to or denoting mental images having unusual vividness and detail, as if actually visible. (स्पष्ट स्मृति वाला / जीवंत चित्रात्मक)

A critical or discursive introduction to a book or subject. (भूमिका / प्रस्तावना)

Skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks; deception or trickery. (जादूगरी / छल-कपट)

Neat, trim, and stylish in appearance, typically used for a man. (सुथरा / सजीला)

Amusingly unconventional and peculiar; comical in a crazy or clownish way. (मजाकिया / सनकी)

Showing sincere and intense conviction; serious in intention or effort. (गंभीर / ईमानदार)

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; blunt and unfriendly. (रूखा / अक्खड़)

Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. (चंचल / अस्थिर)

Oily or greasy; also used to describe someone who is excessively flattering or insincere. (चिकना या चापलूस)

A short, witty, and instructive saying; a concise proverb. (संक्षिप्त और ज्ञानवर्धक कथन)

Wildly excited or frenzied, especially in a passionate or ecstatic way. (उन्मत्त या अत्यधिक उत्साहित)

Relating to dreams or resembling a dream. (सपनों से संबंधित या स्वप्नवत)

Relating to or dependent on charity; charitable. (दानशील या परोपकारी)

To calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress. (शांत करना या आराम देना)

Dull, bleak, and depressing; lacking excitement or life. (नीरस, उदास और उबाऊ)

Easily bent or flexible; easily influenced. (लचीला या आसानी से प्रभावित होने वाला)

Active and lively, especially despite being old. (फुर्तीला और चुस्त)

Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. (प्रसन्नचित्त और आत्मविश्वासी)

A spoken curse or an expression of hatred; invoking evil upon someone. (श्राप, बद्दुआ)

Unbreakable, extremely hard, or firm in attitude; impossible to change or defeat. (अटूट, दृढ़, अटल)

Showing or tending to show someone’s guilt; implying blame or responsibility. (अपराध सिद्ध करने वाला, दोषारोपण करने वाला)

Sleepy; drowsy; causing or suggestive of sleep. (नींद से भरा हुआ, उनींदा)

Firmly loyal, devoted, and determined; not changing or wavering. (दृढ़, अटल, निष्ठावान)

To restore friendly relations after a disagreement; to make two opposing ideas or situations compatible. (मेल मिलाप करना, सुलह करना)

To spread over a wide area or among many people; not concentrated or focused. (फैलाना, प्रसारित करना)

Able to float or rise in a liquid or gas; cheerful and optimistic in mood. (उत्साही, तैरने योग्य)

To shock or greatly surprise someone; to amaze with wonder or disbelief. (चकित करना, अचंभित करना)

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; showing goodwill and mutual understanding. (मैत्रीपूर्ण, सौहार्दपूर्ण)

To make weak or pale; to cause to lose vigor or strength. (कमज़ोर करना / पीला या मुरझाया बनाना)

To rebuke or scold someone severely. (कड़ी फटकार लगाना / डांटना)

Serving no practical purpose or result; useless or ineffective. (निष्फल / व्यर्थ)

Clearly established or beyond dispute; expressing absolute certainty. (निस्संदेह / निर्विवाद)

To foreshadow or give a faint outline of something. (संकेत देना / रूपरेखा बताना)

Clear someone of blame or suspicion; show to be right or justified. (निर्दोष साबित करना / सही ठहराना)

Perceptible by touch; real or concrete. (स्पर्शनीय / वास्तविक)

Shock or excite someone into taking action. (उत्साहित करना / झकझोर कर कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित करना)

Describe or portray something precisely. (स्पष्ट रूप से चित्रण करना / वर्णन करना)

Come together to form one mass or whole. (एकजुट होना / मिल जाना)

The revival or reappearance of something after a period of inactivity or dormancy. (पुनरुत्थान, फिर से प्रकट होना)

A long journey or travel from one place to another, especially on foot. (यात्रा, भ्रमण)

Enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard for individual differences or fairness. (एकरूपता थोपने वाला, कठोर रूप से समान बनाने वाला)

The highest point of development; elevation to divine status. (पराकाष्ठा, देवत्व प्रदान करना)

Tearful or inclined to weep; sad or mournful. (आँसू भरा, रोने वाला)

Friendly, cheerful, and pleasant in manner. (मिलनसार, हँसमुख)

Done quickly and without attention to detail; hasty. (सतही, जल्दी में किया हुआ)

Skillful and quick in movement or action; demonstrating neatness and precision. (निपुण, कुशल)

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. (विश्राम, विराम)

In its original condition; unspoiled, pure, or clean. (अछूता, शुद्ध)

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