1. Bottleneck (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A point of congestion or blockage in a system
- Meaning (Hindi): अवरोध
- Synonyms: Obstruction, impediment, constraint
- Antonyms: Free-flow, clearance, passage
- Example: The lack of skilled workers is a major bottleneck in the industry.
- Related Words: Constriction, hindrance
2. Precarious (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to collapse
- Meaning (Hindi): अनिश्चित
- Synonyms: Unstable, risky, insecure
- Antonyms: Safe, stable, secure
- Example: His financial situation remains precarious.
- Related Words: Precariously (Adverb)
3. Convoluted (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Extremely complex and difficult to follow
- Meaning (Hindi): जटिल
- Synonyms: Complicated, intricate, tangled
- Antonyms: Simple, straightforward, clear
- Example: The politician gave a convoluted response to avoid answering the question.
- Related Words: Complexity, perplexing
4. Expropriate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To take possession of something for public use
- Meaning (Hindi): हड़पना
- Synonyms: Confiscate, seize, appropriate
- Antonyms: Return, restore, surrender
- Example: The government expropriated the land for highway construction.
- Related Words: Expropriation (Noun)
5. Defenestration (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The act of throwing someone out of a window
- Meaning (Hindi): खिड़की से बाहर फेंकना
- Synonyms: Expulsion, ejection, removal
- Antonyms: Admission, acceptance, inclusion
- Example: The CEO’s sudden resignation was akin to corporate defenestration.
- Related Words: Eject, overthrow
6. Fissure (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A long, narrow opening or crack
- Meaning (Hindi): दरार
- Synonyms: Crack, split, crevice
- Antonyms: Closure, seal, junction
- Example: The earthquake caused deep fissures in the ground.
- Related Words: Fragmentation, rupture
7. Furtive (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Secretive, attempting to avoid notice
- Meaning (Hindi): गुप्त
- Synonyms: Sneaky, clandestine, stealthy
- Antonyms: Open, honest, transparent
- Example: He cast a furtive glance at the security guard before slipping away.
- Related Words: Secretive, covert
8. Impunity (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Exemption from punishment or consequences
- Meaning (Hindi): दंडमुक्ति
- Synonyms: Immunity, exemption, privilege
- Antonyms: Accountability, liability, punishment
- Example: Corrupt officials often act with impunity.
- Related Words: Unaccountability, indemnity
9. Juxtaposition (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Placing things side by side for comparison
- Meaning (Hindi): समांतरता
- Synonyms: Contrast, adjacency, proximity
- Antonyms: Separation, distance, isolation
- Example: The juxtaposition of old and modern architecture is striking.
- Related Words: Juxtapose (Verb)
10. Onerous (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Burdensome, involving heavy obligations
- Meaning (Hindi): कष्टदायक
- Synonyms: Difficult, strenuous, demanding
- Antonyms: Easy, effortless, light
- Example: The new regulations imposed an onerous burden on businesses.
- Related Words: Onerousness (Noun)
11. Quandary (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A state of uncertainty or doubt
- Meaning (Hindi): दुविधा
- Synonyms: Dilemma, predicament, uncertainty
- Antonyms: Solution, certainty, clarity
- Example: He was in a quandary over whether to accept the job offer.
- Related Words: Confusion, perplexity
12. Recalcitrant (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Stubbornly resistant to authority
- Meaning (Hindi): हठी
- Synonyms: Defiant, rebellious, uncooperative
- Antonyms: Compliant, obedient, submissive
- Example: The recalcitrant teenager refused to follow school rules.
- Related Words: Recalcitrance (Noun)
13. Ubiquitous (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Present everywhere at once
- Meaning (Hindi): सर्वव्यापी
- Synonyms: Omnipresent, pervasive, universal
- Antonyms: Rare, scarce, uncommon
- Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.
- Related Words: Ubiquity (Noun)
14. Venerate (Verb)
- Meaning (English): To regard with deep respect
- Meaning (Hindi): सम्मान देना
- Synonyms: Revere, admire, respect
- Antonyms: Disrespect, despise, ridicule
- Example: Many people venerate Mahatma Gandhi for his principles.
- Related Words: Veneration (Noun)
15. Zealous (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Showing great enthusiasm and passion
- Meaning (Hindi): उत्साही
- Synonyms: Passionate, fervent, dedicated
- Antonyms: Apathetic, indifferent, disinterested
- Example: He was zealous in his efforts to complete the project.
- Related Words: Zeal (Noun), Zealously (Adverb)
16. Lurid (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Shockingly vivid or sensational
- Meaning (Hindi): भड़कीला
- Synonyms: Gaudy, exaggerated, gruesome
- Antonyms: Subtle, restrained, modest
- Example: The newspaper featured lurid details of the scandal.
- Related Words: Sensational, grotesque
17. Aberrant (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Deviating from the norm
- Meaning (Hindi): असामान्य
- Synonyms: Anomalous, irregular, abnormal
- Antonyms: Normal, typical, conventional
- Example: His aberrant behavior raised concerns among his peers.
- Related Words: Aberration (Noun)
18. Deference (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Respectful submission to authority
- Meaning (Hindi): सम्मान
- Synonyms: Respect, regard, obedience
- Antonyms: Disrespect, defiance, insubordination
- Example: He spoke with deference to the judge.
- Related Words: Deferential (Adjective)
19. Levity (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Lack of seriousness
- Meaning (Hindi): हल्कापन
- Synonyms: Lightheartedness, humor, frivolity
- Antonyms: Gravity, seriousness, solemnity
- Example: His levity during the meeting was inappropriate.
- Related Words: Levitate (Verb)
20. Trepidation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A feeling of fear or anxiety
- Meaning (Hindi): भय
- Synonyms: Apprehension, dread, unease
- Antonyms: Confidence, calm, assurance
- Example: She entered the dark room with trepidation.
- Related Words: Tremor, fear
