1. Disgruntled (adjective)
- Meaning (English): Angry or dissatisfied.
- Meaning (Hindi): असंतुष्ट (asantusht)
- Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Discontented, Unhappy
- Antonyms: Satisfied, Contented, Happy
- Example: The disgruntled employees went on strike.
- Related Words: Disgruntlement, Disgruntledly
2. Culminate (verb)
- Meaning (English): To reach a climax or point of highest development.
- Meaning (Hindi): समापन होना (samaapan hona)
- Synonyms: Conclude, End, Finish
- Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Initiate
- Example: The investigation culminated in the arrest of the suspect.
- Related Words: Culmination, Culminating
3. Ostensibly (adverb)
- Meaning (English): Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.
- Meaning (Hindi): प्रत्यक्ष रूप से (pratyaksh roop se)
- Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Superficially
- Antonyms: Genuinely, Really, Truly
- Example: The meeting was ostensibly about budget cuts, but it was actually about the CEO’s resignation.
- Related Words: Ostensible, Ostensive
4. Contemptuously (adverb)
- Meaning (English): In a way that shows contempt; scornfully.
- Meaning (Hindi): अवमाननापूर्वक (avmaananaapoorvak)
- Synonyms: Scornfully, Disdainfully, Derisively
- Antonyms: Respectfully, Admiringly, Reverently
- Example: The manager contemptuously dismissed the employee’s suggestions.
- Related Words: Contemptuous, Contempt
5. Traitor (noun)
- Meaning (English): A person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.
- Meaning (Hindi): गद्दार (gaddaar)
- Synonyms: Betrayer, Treacherous, Disloyal
- Antonyms: Loyal, Faithful, Patriotic
- Example: The traitor was exiled from the country.
- Related Words: Treason, Treachery
6. Sculptor (noun)
- Meaning (English): A person who makes sculptures.
- Meaning (Hindi): मूर्तिकार (murtikaar)
- Synonyms: Carver, Sculptor, Molder
- Antonyms: Destroyer, Vandal, Iconoclast
- Example: The sculptor used a chisel and hammer to create the masterpiece.
- Related Words: Sculpture, Sculpt
7. Setback (noun)
- Meaning (English): A reversal or check in progress.
- Meaning (Hindi): झटका (jhatka)
- Synonyms: Reversal, Obstruction, Hindrance
- Antonyms: Success, Breakthrough, Triumph
- Example: The project suffered a setback when funding was withdrawn.
- Related Words: Setbacks, Set backing
8. Austerity (noun)
- Meaning (English): Sternness or severity of manner or attitude.
- Meaning (Hindi): कठोरता (kathorta)
- Synonyms: Severity, Strictness, Asceticism
- Antonyms: Leniency, Indulgence, Extravagance
- Example: The austerity of the wartime diet was difficult for many.
- Related Words: Austere, Austerely
9. Perseverance (noun)
- Meaning (English): Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
- Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता (dridhta)
- Synonyms: Persistence, Tenacity, Determination
- Antonyms: Vacillation, Irresolution, Weakness
- Example: Perseverance is essential for achieving any worthwhile goal.
- Related Words: Persevere, Persevering
10. Resilience (noun)
- Meaning (English): The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
- Meaning (Hindi): लचीलापन (lachilaapan)
- Synonyms: Flexibility, Strength, Adaptability
- Antonyms: Fragility, Weakness, Vulnerability
- Example: The community’s resilience after the hurricane was inspiring.
- Related Words: Resilient, Resiliently
11. Detractor (noun)
- Meaning (English): A person who disparages someone or something.
- Meaning (Hindi): निंदक (nindak)
- Synonyms: Critic, Detractor, Antagonist
- Antonyms: Supporter, Advocate, Defender
- Example: The detractors of the new technology were proven wrong.
- Related Words: Detract, Detraction
12. Vindictive (adjective)
- Meaning (English): Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
- Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिशोधी (pratishidhi)
- Synonyms: Vengeful, Spiteful, Malicious
- Antonyms: Forgiving, Merciful, Benevolent
- Example: The vindictive rumors were damaging to her reputation.
- Related Words: Vindictively, Vindictiveness
13. Meritorious (adjective)
- Meaning (English): Deserving reward or praise.
- Meaning (Hindi): सराहनीय (saraahniy)
- Synonyms: Praiseworthy, Commendable, Excellent
- Antonyms: Worthless, Unworthy, Despicable
- Example: The student’s meritorious academic record earned her a scholarship.
- Related Words: Merit, Meritoriously
14. Ecosystem (noun)
- Meaning (English): A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- Meaning (Hindi): पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र (paristhitiki tantra)
- Synonyms: Environment, Habitat, Biome
- Antonyms: Organism, Individual, Monoculture
- Example: Protecting the ocean’s ecosystem is crucial for the planet’s health.
- Related Words: Ecosystems, Ecological
15. Proximity (noun)
- Meaning (English): Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
- Meaning (Hindi): निकटता (nikattata)
- Synonyms: Closeness, Nearness, Vicinity
- Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Separation
- Example: The proximity of the park made the apartment more desirable.
- Related Words: Proximate, Proximal
16. Unconventional (adjective)
- Meaning (English): Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
- Meaning (Hindi): अपरंपरागत (aparampragat)
- Synonyms: Unorthodox, Unusual, Atypical
- Antonyms: Conventional, Traditional, Typical
- Example: The team’s unconventional strategy led them to victory.
- Related Words: Convention, Conventionally
17. Herd immunity (noun)
- Meaning (English): A form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune.
- Meaning (Hindi): झुंड उन्मुक्ति (jhund unmukti)
- Synonyms: Community immunity, Population immunity
- Antonyms: Individual immunity, Susceptibility
- Example: Achieving herd immunity is a key goal of vaccination programs.
- Related Words: Herd, Immunity
18. Lockdown (noun)
- Meaning (English): An emergency protocol that prevents people or information from leaving an area.
- Meaning (Hindi): तालाबंदी (taalaabandi)
- Synonyms: Quarantine, Isolation, Shutdown
- Antonyms: Opening, Liberation, Release
- Example: The prison was placed on lockdown after the riot.
- Related Words: Lockdowns, Locked down
19. Chronic (adjective)
- Meaning (English): (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
- Meaning (Hindi): जीर्ण (jirn)
- Synonyms: Persistent, Long-lasting, Incurable
- Antonyms: Acute, Temporary, Transient
- Example: Chronic stress can have a negative impact on health.
- Related Words: Chronically, Chronicity
20. Deploy (verb)
- Meaning (English): To move (troops or equipment) into position for military action.
- Meaning (Hindi): तैनात करना (tainaat karna)
- Synonyms: Position, Arrange, Organize
- Antonyms: Withdraw, Remove, Retreat
- Example: The police deployed extra officers to the protest.
- Related Words: Deployment, Deployabl