English to Hindi Vocabulary: Part 01

English to Hindi Vocabulary

1. Slanderous

Meaning: False and damaging statements about someone
Hindi: निंदात्मक
Synonyms: Defamatory, libelous, malicious
Antonyms: Complimentary, praising
Example: “The journalist faced legal action for slanderous allegations.”

2. Onset

Meaning: The beginning of something (especially unpleasant)
Hindi: आक्रमण
Synonyms: Start, commencement, outbreak
Antonyms: Conclusion, end
Example: “Manjeet stocked supplies before the onset of winter.”

3. Blaze

Meaning: A large, fiercely burning fire
Hindi: लपट
Synonyms: Inferno, conflagration, flames
Antonyms: Drizzle, spark
Example: “The blaze destroyed three abandoned buildings.”

4. Frail

Meaning: Weak and delicate
Hindi: कमज़ोर
Synonyms: Fragile, feeble, infirm
Antonyms: Sturdy, robust
Example: “The frail bridge collapsed under heavy rain.”

5. Prevaricating

Meaning: Avoiding telling the truth by being vague
Hindi: सच से बचना
Synonyms: Evading, hedging, equivocating
Antonyms: Direct, frank
Example: “Mahi grew frustrated with the prevaricating witness.”

6. Equivocate

Meaning: To use ambiguous language to deceive
Hindi: अस्पष्ट बोलना
Synonyms: Dodge, waffle, tergiversate
Antonyms: Declare, assert
Example: “Politicians often equivocate about controversial topics.”

7. Unsparing

Meaning: Severe or merciless
Hindi: कठोर
Synonyms: Harsh, relentless, stern
Antonyms: Lenient, merciful
Example: “The coach’s unsparing critique improved the team’s performance.”

8. Altruism

Meaning: Selfless concern for others’ welfare
Hindi: परोपकारिता
Synonyms: Philanthropy, benevolence, generosity
Antonyms: Selfishness, egoism
Example: “Tony’s altruism inspired others to volunteer.”

9. Fetter

Meaning: To restrain or limit progress
Hindi: बेड़ी
Synonyms: Shackle, hinder, impede
Antonyms: Liberate, free
Example: “Strict regulations fettered innovation in the industry.”

10. Stimulus

Meaning: Something that causes activity or development
Hindi: प्रेरक
Synonyms: Incentive, impetus, spur
Antonyms: Deterrent, discouragement
Example: “The tax cut acted as a stimulus for small businesses.”

11. Glossary

Meaning: A dictionary of specialized terms
Hindi: शब्दावली
Synonyms: Lexicon, vocabulary, terminology
Antonyms: N/A
Example: “Ranjeet checked the glossary for technical terms before the exam.”

12. Annexure

Meaning: An addition to a document
Hindi: परिशिष्ट
Synonyms: Appendix, supplement, addendum
Antonyms: Main text
Example: “The contract details were in the annexure, which many missed.”

13. Reiterate

Meaning: To say something again
Hindi: दोहराना
Synonyms: Repeat, restate, emphasize
Antonyms: Retract
Example: “The teacher reiterated the instructions for clarity.”

14. Asphyxiation

Meaning: Suffocation due to lack of oxygen
Hindi: दम घुटना
Synonyms: Choking, strangulation
Antonyms: Breathing
Example: “The coroner ruled death by accidental asphyxiation.”

15. Putrid

Meaning: Rotten and foul-smelling
Hindi: सड़ांध
Synonyms: Decomposed, rancid, stinking
Antonyms: Fresh, fragrant
Example: “Mahi gagged at the putrid smell from the dumpster.”

16. Putrefy

Meaning: To decay with a bad smell
Hindi: सड़ना
Synonyms: Rot, spoil, decompose
Antonyms: Preserve
Example: “The abandoned meat began to putrefy in the heat.”

17. Quash

Meaning: To reject or cancel officially
Hindi: रद्द करना
Synonyms: Annul, revoke, suppress
Antonyms: Approve
Example: “The high court quashed the controversial law.”

18. Veiled

Meaning: Not openly expressed; indirect
Hindi: अप्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Hidden, disguised, covert
Antonyms: Blatant
Example: “Tony made a veiled reference to office politics.”

19. Curb

Meaning: To control or limit
Hindi: नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Restrain, check, restrict
Antonyms: Encourage
Example: “The city curbed water usage during the drought.”

20. Robust

Meaning: Strong and healthy
Hindi: मज़बूत
Synonyms: Sturdy, vigorous, resilient
Antonyms: Weak
Example: “The startup showed robust growth in its first year.”

21. Wear (one’s) heart on (one’s) sleeve

Meaning: To openly display emotions
Hindi: भावना दिखाना
Synonyms: Transparent, unreserved, guileless
Antonyms: Secretive, guarded
Example: “Ranjeet always wears his heart on his sleeve – everyone knows when he’s upset.”

22. Refute

Meaning: To prove wrong
Hindi: खंडन करना
Synonyms: Rebut, disprove, counter
Antonyms: Confirm, endorse
Example: “The scientist refuted the theory with solid evidence.”

23. Theology

Meaning: Study of religion and religious beliefs
Hindi: धर्मशास्त्र
Synonyms: Divinity, religious studies
Antonyms: Atheism
Example: “Mahi pursued theology to understand different faiths.”

24. Dilemma

Meaning: A difficult choice between two options
Hindi: दुविधा
Synonyms: Quandary, predicament, catch-22
Antonyms: Certainty
Example: “The job offer in another city put her in a dilemma.”

25. Strolling

Meaning: Walking leisurely
Hindi: टहलना
Synonyms: Sauntering, ambling, meandering
Antonyms: Rushing
Example: “Couples were strolling hand-in-hand along the beach.”

26. Commotion

Meaning: Noisy confusion
Hindi: हलचल
Synonyms: Uproar, tumult, ruckus
Antonyms: Peace
Example: “Tony’s surprise announcement caused a commotion at the party.”

27. Stagnation

Meaning: Lack of activity or growth
Hindi: स्थिरता
Synonyms: Standstill, inertia, dormancy
Antonyms: Progress
Example: “The company’s stagnation worried its investors.”

28. Perusal

Meaning: Careful reading or examination
Hindi: अवलोकन
Synonyms: Scrutiny, inspection, study
Antonyms: Glance
Example: “A quick perusal of the document revealed errors.”

29. Finery

Meaning: Elegant clothes/jewelry
Hindi: श्रृंगार
Synonyms: Regalia, adornments, embellishments
Antonyms: Rags
Example: “The actress arrived in full finery for the premiere.”

30. Defer

Meaning: To postpone
Hindi: स्थगित करना
Synonyms: Delay, adjourn, shelve
Antonyms: Advance
Example: “Manjeet decided to defer his vacation until next month.”

31. All eyes

Meaning: Watching eagerly
Hindi: उत्सुकता से देखना
Synonyms: Attention, focus, spotlight
Antonyms: Ignored
Example: “All eyes were on the CEO as she announced layoffs.”

32. Cut down

Meaning: To reduce quantity/size
Hindi: कम करना
Synonyms: Decrease, curtail, slash
Antonyms: Increase
Example: “The doctor advised him to cut down on sugar.”

33. Uprising

Meaning: Rebellion against authority
Hindi: विद्रोह
Synonyms: Revolt, insurrection, mutiny
Antonyms: Submission
Example: “The government crushed the peasant uprising brutally.”

34. Sedition

Meaning: Incitement to rebel against the government
Hindi: राजद्रोह
Synonyms: Treason, subversion, insurgency
Antonyms: Loyalty
Example: “The activist was arrested on charges of sedition.”

35. Coldness

Meaning: Unfriendly behavior
Hindi: उदासीनता
Synonyms: Aloofness, indifference, hostility
Antonyms: Warmth
Example: “Ranjeet was hurt by his friend’s sudden coldness.”

36. Cordiality

Meaning: Warmth and sincerity
Hindi: आत्मीयता
Synonyms: Friendliness, amiability, geniality
Antonyms: Rudeness
Example: “Despite their rivalry, they treated each other with cordiality.”

37. Wrathful

Meaning: Extremely angry
Hindi: क्रोधित
Synonyms: Furious, enraged, irate
Antonyms: Calm
Example: “The wrathful customer demanded to see the manager.”

38. Proverbial

Meaning: Well-known, often cited
Hindi: प्रसिद्ध
Synonyms: Legendary, famed, notorious
Antonyms: Obscure
Example: “Tony was the proverbial ‘nice guy’ who finished last.”

39. Anticipation

Meaning: Excitement about something upcoming
Hindi: प्रत्याशा
Synonyms: Expectation, eagerness, suspense
Antonyms: Dread
Example: “The children waited in anticipation for their gifts.”

40. Accommodate

Meaning: To provide space or adjust
Hindi: ठहराना
Synonyms: Lodge, house, oblige
Antonyms: Reject
Example: “The hotel accommodated all the conference attendees.”

41. Intruder

Meaning: An unwanted person in a place
Hindi: घुसपैठिया
Synonyms: Trespasser, interloper, burglar
Antonyms: Guest
Example: “The security system detected an intruder after hours.”

42. Aborigines

Meaning: Original inhabitants of a region
Hindi: मूल निवासी
Synonyms: Natives, indigenes, autochthones
Antonyms: Settlers
Example: “The aborigines have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.”

43. Flashy

Meaning: Showy and overly bright
Hindi: भड़कीला
Synonyms: Gaudy, ostentatious, garish
Antonyms: Modest
Example: “Mahi disliked his flashy taste in clothing.”

44. A skeleton in the cupboard

Meaning: An embarrassing secret
Hindi: गोपनीय समस्या
Synonyms: Dark secret, hidden shame
Antonyms: Open book
Example: “Every politician has a skeleton in the cupboard.”

45. Fly into passion

Meaning: To suddenly become very angry
Hindi: अचानक क्रोध
Synonyms: Rage, flare up, lose temper
Antonyms: Calm down
Example: “Tony flew into a passion when he saw the damage.”

46. Ominous

Meaning: Threatening; suggesting danger
Hindi: अशुभ
Synonyms: Sinister, portentous, foreboding
Antonyms: Auspicious
Example: “The ominous clouds signaled an approaching storm.”

47. Desolate

Meaning: Empty and lifeless
Hindi: सुनसान
Synonyms: Barren, bleak, deserted
Antonyms: Populous
Example: “The once-bustling mining town now stood desolate.”

48. Bleak

Meaning: Depressingly dismal
Hindi: निराशाजनक
Synonyms: Grim, gloomy, hopeless
Antonyms: Promising
Example: “The economic forecast looked particularly bleak.”

49. Transient

Meaning: Temporary; short-lived
Hindi: अस्थायी
Synonyms: Fleeting, ephemeral, momentary
Antonyms: Permanent
Example: “Their happiness proved to be transient.”

50. Weary

Meaning: Extremely tired
Hindi: थका हुआ
Synonyms: Exhausted, fatigued, drained
Antonyms: Energetic
Example: “The weary travelers finally reached their destination.”

51. Mild

Meaning: Not very serious
Hindi: हल्का
Synonyms: Gentle, moderate, slight
Antonyms: Severe, intense
Example: “The patient had only mild symptoms.”

52. Vitalised

Meaning: Give strength/energy
Hindi: सशक्त करना
Synonyms: Energize, invigorate, rejuvenate
Antonyms: Weaken, drain
Example: “Mahi felt vitalised after the motivational seminar.”

53. Bag and baggage

Meaning: With all possessions
Hindi: सामान समेत
Synonyms: Entirely, completely
Antonyms: Partially
Example: “They left the city bag and baggage.”

54. Drowsy

Meaning: Sleepy
Hindi: उनींदा
Synonyms: Groggy, lethargic, somnolent
Antonyms: Alert, awake
Example: “Ranjeet became drowsy after lunch.”

55. Gleaming

Meaning: Shining brightly
Hindi: चमकता हुआ
Synonyms: Glinting, sparkling, glistening
Antonyms: Dull, tarnished
Example: “The floors were gleaming after polishing.”

56. Gazing longingly

Meaning: Looking with desire
Hindi: ललक से देखना
Synonyms: Yearning, pining
Antonyms: Disinterested
Example: “Tony gazed longingly at the sports car.”

57. Flora

Meaning: Region’s plants
Hindi: वनस्पति
Synonyms: Vegetation, greenery
Antonyms: Fauna
Example: “The national park protects native flora.”

58. Flinch

Meaning: React to pain/fear
Hindi: झिझकना
Synonyms: Wince, recoil, shrink
Antonyms: Endure
Example: “Manjeet didn’t flinch during the tattoo.”

59. Fauna

Meaning: Region’s animals
Hindi: जीव-जंतु
Synonyms: Wildlife, creatures
Antonyms: Flora
Example: “The zoo exhibits Australian fauna.”

60. Texture

Meaning: बनावट
Synonyms: Grain, weave, surface
Antonyms: Smoothness
Example: “The fabric’s texture was surprisingly soft.”

61. Savory

Meaning: दिलकश (Tasty)
Synonyms: Appetizing, flavorful, delectable
Antonyms: Bland, tasteless
Example: “The chef prepared a savory biryani that made Ranjeet’s mouth water.”

62. Flotsam

Meaning: Floating ship debris
Hindi: जहाज़ का मलबा
Synonyms: Wreckage, driftwood, jetsam
Antonyms: Treasure
Example: “Beach cleaners collected flotsam after the storm.”

63. Tamper

Meaning: छेड़छाड़ (Interfere)
Synonyms: Meddle, interfere, alter
Antonyms: Preserve
Example: “Mahi warned them not to tamper with the electrical wiring.”

64. Abridgement

Meaning: Shortened version
Hindi: संक्षिप्तीकरण
Synonyms: Summary, digest
Antonyms: Full version
Example: “Tony preferred the abridgement over the 800-page novel.”

65. Draw the long bow

Meaning: Exaggerate
Hindi: अतिशयोक्ति करना
Synonyms: Embellish, overstate
Antonyms: Understate
Example: “Manjeet tends to draw the long bow when telling fishing stories.”

66. Cool their heels

Meaning: Make someone wait
Hindi: प्रतीक्षा करना
Synonyms: Delay, detain
Antonyms: Expedite
Example: “The receptionist made them cool their heels for an hour.”

67. Flog a dead horse

Meaning: Waste effort
Hindi: व्यर्थ प्रयास
Synonyms: Fruitless, pointless
Antonyms: Productive
Example: “Ranjeet realized he was flogging a dead horse with that argument.”

68. Exaltation

Meaning: उत्कर्ष (Great happiness)
Synonyms: Jubilation, elation
Antonyms: Despair
Example: “The team’s exaltation after winning was contagious.”

69. Embody

Meaning: Represent perfectly
Hindi: मूर्त रूप
Synonyms: Personify, exemplify
Antonyms: Misrepresent
Example: “Mahi embodies the spirit of perseverance.”

70. Resist

Meaning: Withstand
Hindi: विरोध करना
Synonyms: Oppose, defy
Antonyms: Surrender
Example: “Tony couldn’t resist eating one more cookie.”

71. Elective

Meaning: Optional
Hindi: वैकल्पिक
Synonyms: Voluntary, discretionary
Antonyms: Compulsory
Example: “She chose photography as her elective course.”

72. Vigilant

Meaning: चौकन्ना (Watchful)
Synonyms: Alert, attentive
Antonyms: Negligent
Example: “Manjeet remained vigilant during night patrol.”

73. Plotting

Meaning: Secret planning
Hindi: साजिश
Synonyms: Scheming, conspiring
Antonyms: Supporting
Example: “They were caught plotting against the manager.”

74. Clouding

Meaning: Confusing
Hindi: उलझाना
Synonyms: Obscuring, muddying
Antonyms: Clarifying
Example: “Ranjeet felt his judgment was clouding.”

75. Mortified

Meaning: Humiliated
Hindi: अपमानित
Synonyms: Ashamed, embarrassed
Antonyms: Proud
Example: “Mahi was mortified when she tripped on stage.”

76. Stunned

Meaning: Shocked
Hindi: स्तब्ध
Synonyms: Dumbfounded, astonished
Antonyms: Unfazed
Example: “The audience was stunned by the magician’s trick.”

77. Incite

Meaning: Provoke
Hindi: उकसाना
Synonyms: Instigate, provoke
Antonyms: Deter
Example: “Tony refused to incite violence.”

78. Powwow

Meaning: Discussion
Hindi: चर्चा
Synonyms: Meeting, conference
Antonyms: Silence
Example: “Manjeet called a powwow to solve the issue.”

79. Plague

Meaning: Harass
Hindi: सताना
Synonyms: Torment, pester
Antonyms: Assist
Example: “Fake news plagues social media.”

80. Persecute

Meaning: Oppress
Hindi: जुल्म करना
Synonyms: Victimize, harass
Antonyms: Protect
Example: “The regime persecuted political dissidents.”

81. Devised

Meaning: Invented
Hindi: आविष्कार
Synonyms: Created, formulated
Antonyms: Copied
Example: “Ranjeet devised a clever solution.”

82. Novice

Meaning: Beginner
Hindi: नौसिखिया
Synonyms: Amateur, learner
Antonyms: Expert
Example: “Mahi was still a novice at coding.”

83. Dabbler

Meaning: Casual practitioner
Hindi: शौक़ीन
Synonyms: Dilettante, hobbyist
Antonyms: Professional
Example: “Tony was just a dabbler in photography.”

84. Assiduous

Meaning: Hard-working
Hindi: परिश्रमी
Synonyms: Diligent, meticulous
Antonyms: Lazy
Example: “Manjeet’s assiduous efforts paid off.”

85. Riotous

Meaning: उपद्रवी (Unruly)
Synonyms: Rowdy, wild
Antonyms: Peaceful
Example: “The protest turned riotous by evening.”

86. Compel

Meaning: Force
Hindi: विवश करना
Synonyms: Coerce, oblige
Antonyms: Dissuade
Example: “The law compels citizens to pay taxes.”

87. Savage

Meaning: Brutal
Hindi: क्रूर
Synonyms: Vicious, fierce
Antonyms: Gentle
Example: “The savage attack shocked everyone.”

88. Devastation

Meaning: Destruction
Hindi: विनाश
Synonyms: Ruin, havoc
Antonyms: Creation
Example: “The hurricane left utter devastation.”

89. Decisive

Meaning: Conclusive
Hindi: निर्णायक
Synonyms: Final, definitive
Antonyms: Indecisive
Example: “Ranjeet made a decisive move.”

90. Mutually

Meaning: Shared
Hindi: आपसी
Synonyms: Jointly, reciprocally
Antonyms: Unilaterally
Example: “The deal benefited both parties mutually.”

91. Pupils

Meaning: Students
Hindi: छात्र
Synonyms: Learners, scholars
Antonyms: Teachers
Example: “The pupils cheered when school ended.”

92. Snapping

Meaning: Speak angrily
Hindi: चिढ़कर बोलना
Synonyms: Bark, retort
Antonyms: Pacify
Example: “Mahi regretted snapping at her colleague.”

93. Elbow room

Meaning: Freedom
Hindi: स्वतंत्रता
Synonyms: Space, leeway
Antonyms: Constraint
Example: “Artists need elbow room to create.”

94. Ragas and melodies

Meaning: राग और धुन
Synonyms: Tunes, compositions
Example: “The concert featured classical ragas.”

95. Invigilator

Meaning: Exam supervisor
Hindi: परीक्षक
Synonyms: Proctor, monitor
Example: “The invigilator caught a cheating student.”

96. Curator

Meaning: Museum manager
Hindi: संग्रहालयाध्यक्ष
Synonyms: Custodian, keeper
Example: “The curator arranged the artifacts.”

97. Wry face

Meaning: तिरस्कारपूर्ण मुस्कराहट
Synonyms: Grimace, smirk
Example: “Tony made a wry face at the joke.”

98. Cloven hoof

Meaning: Split animal foot
Hindi: खुर
Example: “Goats have cloven hooves.”

99. A far cry

Meaning: Very different
Hindi: बिल्कुल भिन्न
Example: “Reality was a far cry from dreams.”

100. Jaundiced eye

Meaning: Prejudiced view
Hindi: पक्षपातपूर्ण नज़रिया
Example: “Critics viewed the policy with jaundiced eyes.”

101. Erroneous

Meaning: Incorrect
Hindi: ग़लत
Synonyms: Wrong, mistaken, inaccurate
Antonyms: Correct, accurate
Example: “The newspaper issued a correction for the erroneous report.”

102. Fluorescent

Meaning: Glowing under UV light
Hindi: प्रतिदीप्ति
Synonyms: Luminous, radiant
Antonyms: Dull
Example: “Ranjeet used fluorescent markers for his presentation.”

103. Acquiescent

Meaning: Accepting without protest
Hindi: संतुष्ट
Synonyms: Compliant, submissive
Antonyms: Resistant
Example: “The acquiescent student never questioned the rules.”

104. Agitate

Meaning: Make nervous
Hindi: उत्तेजित करना
Synonyms: Disturb, perturb
Antonyms: Calm
Example: “Loud noises agitate the rescue dogs.”

106. Plummet

Meaning: Fall rapidly
Hindi: तेज़ी से गिरना
Synonyms: Plunge, nosedive
Antonyms: Soar
Example: “Stock prices plummeted after the scandal.”

107. Fondle

Meaning: Touch lovingly
Hindi: पुचकारना
Synonyms: Caress, pet
Antonyms: Strike
Example: “Tony fondled his dog’s ears affectionately.”

108. Rapporteur

Meaning: Official investigator
Hindi: दूत
Synonyms: Reporter, envoy
Example: “The UN rapporteur documented human rights abuses.”

109. Dire

Meaning: Terrible
Hindi: भयानक
Synonyms: Dreadful, grave
Antonyms: Mild
Example: “The village faced dire food shortages.”

110. Soar

Meaning: Fly high
Hindi: ऊंची उड़ान भरना
Synonyms: Ascend, rocket
Antonyms: Plummet
Example: “Eagles soar effortlessly on thermal winds.”

111. Precarious

Meaning: Dangerously unstable
Hindi: ख़तरनाक
Synonyms: Unstable, risky, uncertain
Antonyms: Secure, stable
Example: “The hiker balanced in a precarious position on the cliff edge.”

112. Parlous

Meaning: Full of danger
Hindi: जोखिम भरा
Synonyms: Perilous, hazardous
Antonyms: Safe
Example: “The parlous state of the bridge worried engineers.”

113. A laughing stock

Meaning: Ridiculed by others
Hindi: हंसी का पात्र
Synonyms: Joke, mockery
Antonyms: Respected
Example: “His failed magic trick made him the laughing stock of the party.”

114. Plunge

Meaning: Dive suddenly
Hindi: डुबकी
Synonyms: Dive, plummet
Antonyms: Emerge
Example: “She plunged into the pool to rescue the child.”

115. Slump

Meaning: Sudden decline
Hindi: मंदी
Synonyms: Collapse, downturn
Antonyms: Rise
Example: “Car sales slumped during the recession.”

116. Disseminating

Meaning: Spreading widely
Hindi: प्रसारित करना
Synonyms: Circulating, broadcasting
Antonyms: Withholding
Example: “NGOs are disseminating health awareness pamphlets.”

117. Myriad

Meaning: Countless number
Hindi: असंख्य
Synonyms: Infinite, multitude
Antonyms: Few
Example: “The sky contained a myriad of twinkling stars.”

118. Fade

Meaning: Lose color/brightness
Hindi: फीका
Synonyms: Dim, pale
Antonyms: Brighten
Example: “The old photograph had faded to yellow.”

119. Impecunious

Meaning: Having no money
Hindi: निर्धन
Synonyms: Penniless, destitute
Antonyms: Wealthy
Example: “The impecunious artist lived in a tiny attic.”

120. Indigent

Meaning: Extremely poor
Hindi: दरिद्र
Synonyms: Impoverished, needy
Antonyms: Affluent
Example: “The clinic provides free care for indigent patients.”

121. Destitute

Meaning: Lacking basics
Hindi: निःसहाय
Synonyms: Penniless, bereft
Antonyms: Prosperous
Example: “Many were left destitute after the tsunami.”

122. Brevity

Meaning: Concise wording
Hindi: संक्षिप्तता
Synonyms: Conciseness, succinctness
Antonyms: Verbosity
Example: “The report was praised for its clarity and brevity.”

123. Cut a sorry figure

Meaning: Create poor impression
Hindi: बुरा प्रभाव डालना
Synonyms: Embarrass oneself
Antonyms: Impress
Example: “He cut a sorry figure arriving drunk to the meeting.”

124. Disciple

Meaning: Devoted follower
Hindi: अनुयायी
Synonyms: Follower, adherent
Antonyms: Leader
Example: “Jesus had twelve disciples in the Bible.”

125. At loggerheads

Meaning: In strong disagreement
Hindi: झगड़े में
Synonyms: Feuding, clashing
Antonyms: Agreeing
Example: “The couple was at loggerheads about moving abroad.”

126. Canyon

Meaning: Deep valley
Hindi: घाटी
Synonyms: Gorge, ravine
Example: “The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long.”

127. Canny

Meaning: Clever/shrewd
Hindi: चालाक
Synonyms: Astute, prudent
Antonyms: Foolish
Example: “The canny investor bought stocks before the boom.”

128. Canines

Meaning: (1) Dogs (2) Pointed teeth
Hindi: दंतक
Synonyms: Fangs, eyeteeth
Example: “Her canines were unusually sharp.”

129. Whimsical

Meaning: Playfully unusual
Hindi: सनकी
Synonyms: Quirky, fanciful
Antonyms: Serious
Example: “The artist had a whimsical painting style.”

130. Leap

Meaning: Jump high/far
Hindi: छलाँग
Synonyms: Bound, vault
Antonyms: Plunge
Example: “The athlete leaped over the hurdle effortlessly.”

131. Peek

Meaning: Secret look
Hindi: तिरछी नज़र
Synonyms: Glance, glimpse
Antonyms: Stare
Example: “The child peeked through the keyhole.”

132. Sororal

Meaning: Sisterly
Hindi: बहन जैसा
Synonyms: Sisterlike
Antonyms: Fraternal
Example: “They shared a sororal bond despite being cousins.”

133. Lineage

Meaning: Family descent
Hindi: वंशावली
Synonyms: Ancestry, pedigree
Example: “He traced his lineage to 16th-century nobles.”

134. Conspicuous

Meaning: Easily noticeable
Hindi: सुस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Prominent, obvious
Antonyms: Inconspicuous
Example: “Her red dress was conspicuous in the crowd.”

135. Scalded

Meaning: Burned by liquid
Hindi: गरम पानी से जला हुआ
Synonyms: Scorched, seared
Example: “She scalded her hand with boiling water.”

136. Scorched

Meaning: Burned by heat
Hindi: झुलसाया हुआ
Synonyms: Singed, charred
Example: “The fields were scorched by drought.”

137. Chasm

Meaning: Deep fissure
Hindi: खाई
Synonyms: Abyss, gorge
Example: “A chasm separated the mountain peaks.”

138. Embark

Meaning: Begin a journey
Hindi: प्रारंभ करना
Synonyms: Commence, launch
Antonyms: Conclude
Example: “They embarked on a world tour.”

139. Leverage

Meaning: Use advantageously
Hindi: फ़ायदा उठाना
Synonyms: Utilize, exploit
Example: “She leveraged her contacts to get the job.”

140. Disbursements

Meaning: Expense payments
Hindi: अदायगी
Synonyms: Expenditures, outlays
Example: “All disbursements were recorded meticulously.”

141. Debris

Meaning: Scattered wreckage
Hindi: मलबा
Synonyms: Rubble, detritus
Example: “Workers cleared debris after the explosion.”

142. Remission

Meaning: Cancellation of debt
Hindi: क्षमा
Synonyms: Pardon, forgiveness
Antonyms: Penalty
Example: “The prisoner hoped for sentence remission.”

143. Foraging

Meaning: Searching for food
Hindi: भोजन की तलाश
Synonyms: Scavenging, hunting
Example: “Bears were foraging in the forest.”

144. Stringent

Meaning: Strict/rigorous
Hindi: कठोर
Synonyms: Rigid, exacting
Antonyms: Lenient
Example: “The school had stringent attendance rules.”

145. Stagnated

Meaning: Stopped progressing
Hindi: स्थिर
Synonyms: Stalled, dormant
Antonyms: Progressed
Example: “The project stagnated due to lack of funds.”

146. Ad Hoc

Meaning: For specific purpose
Hindi: अस्थायी
Synonyms: Improvised, temporary
Antonyms: Permanent
Example: “An ad hoc committee was formed.”

147. Bludgeoned

Meaning: Beaten severely
Hindi: कुचला हुआ
Synonyms: Clubbed, battered
Example: “The victim was bludgeoned with a bat.”

148. Mulls

Meaning: Thinks deeply
Hindi: विचार करना
Synonyms: Ponders, contemplates
Example: “She mulls over every decision carefully.”

149. Disparaging

Meaning: Belittling
Hindi: निंदात्मक
Synonyms: Derogatory, scornful
Antonyms: Praising
Example: “He made disparaging remarks about her work.”

150. Prima facie

Meaning: At first view
Hindi: प्रथम दृष्टया
Synonyms: Apparent, evident
Example: “There was prima facie evidence of fraud.”

151. Nexus

Meaning: Complex connection
Hindi: संबंध
Synonyms: Link, network
Antonyms: Disconnection
Example: “The nexus between pollution and health is clear.”

152. Alignment

Meaning: Correct positioning
Hindi: संरेखण
Synonyms: Arrangement, adjustment
Antonyms: Misalignment
Example: “Ranjeet checked the car’s wheel alignment.”

153. Incongruence

Meaning: Lack of harmony
Hindi: असंगति
Synonyms: Discrepancy, mismatch
Antonyms: Harmony
Example: “There was incongruence in their stories.”

154. Mutate

Meaning: Genetic change
Hindi: बदलना
Synonyms: Evolve, transform
Example: “Viruses mutate to survive treatments.”

155. Incise

Meaning: Cut into
Hindi: काटना
Synonyms: Carve, engrave
Example: “The sculptor incised delicate patterns.”

156. Genre

Meaning: Art category
Hindi: शैली
Synonyms: Style, category
Example: “Mahi prefers the mystery genre.”

157. Aggravate

Meaning: Make worse
Hindi: बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Worsen, exacerbate
Antonyms: Alleviate
Example: “Smoking aggravates asthma symptoms.”

158. Recourse

Meaning: Source of help
Hindi: सहारा
Synonyms: Option, remedy
Example: “They had no recourse but to protest.”

159. Rectify

Meaning: Correct
Hindi: सुधारना
Synonyms: Fix, amend
Antonyms: Damage
Example: “Tony rectified the accounting error.”

160. Banging

Meaning: Loud noise
Hindi: धमाका
Synonyms: Clattering, pounding
Example: “The banging pipes disturbed the neighbors.”

161. Scorching

Meaning: Extremely hot
Hindi: झुलसाने वाला
Synonyms: Blazing, searing
Antonyms: Freezing
Example: “The scorching heat made the pavement sizzle.”

162. Alleviating

Meaning: Reducing pain/problems
Hindi: कम करना
Synonyms: Easing, mitigating
Antonyms: Aggravating
Example: “Manjeet took medicine for alleviating his migraine.”

163. Vain

Meaning: Excessively proud
Hindi: घमंडी
Synonyms: Conceited, arrogant
Antonyms: Humble
Example: “The vain actor demanded special lighting.”

164. Otiose

Meaning: Useless
Hindi: निकम्मा
Synonyms: Futile, redundant
Antonyms: Useful
Example: “His otiose comments wasted everyone’s time.”

165. Domineering

Meaning: Overbearingly controlling
Hindi: घमंडी
Synonyms: Tyrannical, dictatorial
Antonyms: Submissive
Example: “Ranjeet quit due to his domineering boss.”

166. Equinox

Meaning: Equal day/night
Hindi: विषुव
Synonyms: Solstice (antonym)
Example: “The spring equinox occurs around March 20.”

167. Equilibrium

Meaning: Balanced state
Hindi: संतुलन
Synonyms: Stability, poise
Antonyms: Imbalance
Example: “Yoga helps maintain mental equilibrium.”

168. Equine

Meaning: Horse-related
Hindi: घोड़े जैसा
Synonyms: Horselike
Example: “Mahi volunteers at an equine therapy center.”

169. Melancholy

Meaning: Deep sadness
Hindi: उदासी
Synonyms: Sorrow, gloom
Antonyms: Joy
Example: “The old photograph evoked melancholy.”

170. Affinity

Meaning: Natural connection
Hindi: आत्मीयता
Synonyms: Rapport, inclination
Antonyms: Aversion
Example: “Tony has an affinity for jazz music.”

171. Uniformity

Meaning: Consistency or sameness
Hindi: एकरूपता
Synonyms: Homogeneity, conformity
Antonyms: Variety
Example: “The school’s strict uniform policy ensured uniformity.”

172. Bliss

Meaning: Perfect happiness
Hindi: आनंद
Synonyms: Joy, ecstasy
Antonyms: Misery
Example: “Ranjeet found bliss in his morning coffee ritual.”

173. Contentment

Meaning: Peaceful satisfaction
Hindi: संतुष्टि
Synonyms: Fulfillment, gratification
Antonyms: Discontent
Example: “Simple gardening brought her deep contentment.”

174. Hasty

Meaning: Done too quickly
Hindi: जल्दबाज़ी
Synonyms: Rash, hurried
Antonyms: Deliberate
Example: “Mahi regretted her hasty decision to quit.”

175. Magnify

Meaning: Make appear larger
Hindi: बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Enlarge, amplify
Antonyms: Minimize
Example: “The microscope magnified the cells 100x.”

176. Magnanimous

Meaning: Generous toward rivals
Hindi: उदार
Synonyms: Benevolent, charitable
Antonyms: Petty
Example: “The magnanimous winner praised his opponent.”

177. Miniature

Meaning: Tiny version
Hindi: लघु
Synonyms: Scaled-down, diminutive
Antonyms: Giant
Example: “Tony collects miniature model trains.”

178. Avaricious

Meaning: Greedy for wealth
Hindi: लालची
Synonyms: Covetous, grasping
Antonyms: Generous
Example: “The avaricious landlord raised rents unfairly.”

179. Clemency

Meaning: Mercy or leniency
Hindi: दया
Synonyms: Pardon, forgiveness
Antonyms: Severity
Example: “The judge showed clemency due to his age.”

180. Hegemony

Meaning: Dominance over others
Hindi: नेतृत्व
Synonyms: Supremacy, dominion
Antonyms: Subordination
Example: “The empire lost its cultural hegemony.”

181. Nostalgic

Meaning: Longing for the past
Hindi: यादगार
Synonyms: Wistful, sentimental
Antonyms: Forward-looking
Example: “The old songs made Manjeet feel nostalgic.”

182. Remorse

Meaning: Deep guilt
Hindi: पश्चाताप
Synonyms: Regret, contrition
Antonyms: Indifference
Example: “She felt remorse for her harsh words.”

183. Precise

Meaning: Exact
Hindi: सटीक
Synonyms: Accurate, meticulous
Antonyms: Vague
Example: “Ranjeet took precise measurements for the experiment.”

184. Reach fever pitch

Meaning: Become very intense
Hindi: उत्तेजना बढ़ना
Synonyms: Climax, peak
Example: “Excitement reached fever pitch before the finale.”

185. Rhetoric

Meaning: Persuasive speech
Hindi: वाक्पटुता
Synonyms: Eloquence, oratory
Antonyms: Inarticulateness
Example: “The politician’s rhetoric inspired the crowd.”

186. Deliberation

Meaning: Careful consideration
Hindi: विचार-विमर्श
Synonyms: Reflection, pondering
Antonyms: Impulsiveness
Example: “After hours of deliberation, they agreed.”

187. Spontaneous

Meaning: Unplanned
Hindi: स्वतःस्फूर्त
Synonyms: Impromptu, unrehearsed
Antonyms: Premeditated
Example: “Mahi made a spontaneous decision to travel.”

188. Dubious

Meaning: Doubtful
Hindi: संदिग्ध
Synonyms: Skeptical, uncertain
Antonyms: Certain
Example: “Tony gave a dubious look at the claim.”

189. Nefarious

Meaning: Wicked
Hindi: कुटिल
Synonyms: Villainous, evil
Antonyms: Virtuous
Example: “The gang had nefarious plans for theft.”

190. Consummate

Meaning: Highly skilled
Hindi: उत्कृष्ट
Synonyms: Accomplished, proficient
Antonyms: Amateur
Example: “She’s a consummate professional at negotiations.”

191. Populous

Meaning: Densely populated
Hindi: घनी आबादी
Synonyms: Crowded, packed
Antonyms: Desolate
Example: “Mumbai is India’s most populous city.”

192. A bolt from the blue

Meaning: Complete surprise
Hindi: अचानक झटका
Synonyms: Shock, bombshell
Example: “The news came like a bolt from the blue.”

193. Humorous

Meaning: Funny
Hindi: हास्यपूर्ण
Synonyms: Witty, amusing
Antonyms: Serious
Example: “Ranjeet shared a humorous anecdote.”

194. Perceive

Meaning: Become aware of
Hindi: समझना
Synonyms: Detect, discern
Antonyms: Overlook
Example: “Dogs perceive high-frequency sounds humans can’t.”

195. Ins and outs

Meaning: Detailed facts
Hindi: पूरी जानकारी
Synonyms: Nuances, particulars
Example: “She knows the ins and outs of tax laws.”

196. Crying need

Meaning: Urgent requirement
Hindi: अत्यावश्यक
Synonyms: Necessity, exigency
Example: “Affordable housing is a crying need in cities.”

197. Respite

Meaning: Short break
Hindi: विराम
Synonyms: Pause, recess
Antonyms: Continuation
Example: “The rain provided respite from the heat.”

198. Warden

Meaning: Person in charge
Hindi: अधिकारी
Synonyms: Custodian, supervisor
Example: “The prison warden enforced strict rules.”

199. Mesmerise

Meaning: Hypnotize/fascinate
Hindi: सम्मोहित करना
Synonyms: Enthrall, captivate
Example: “The magician’s tricks mesmerised the audience.”

200. Sacked

Meaning: Fired from job
Hindi: निकाल दिया
Synonyms: Dismissed, terminated
Antonyms: Hired
Example: “Manjeet was sacked for repeated tardiness.”

201. Ablution

Meaning: Ritual washing
Hindi: स्नान/वुज़ू
Synonyms: Purification, cleansing
Antonyms: Defilement
Example: “Muslims perform ablution before prayers.”

202. Administer

Meaning: Manage/distribute
Hindi: प्रबंध करना
Synonyms: Dispense, oversee
Antonyms: Neglect
Example: “Nurses administer vaccines carefully.”

203. Graft

Meaning: Tissue transplant
Hindi: प्रत्यारोपण
Synonyms: Implant, transplant
Example: “The skin graft saved the burn victim.”

204. Gratis

Meaning: Free of cost
Hindi: मुफ्त
Synonyms: Complimentary, unpaid
Antonyms: Paid
Example: “The seminar was offered gratis.”

205. Gourmet

Meaning: Food expert
Hindi: भोजन-विशेषज्ञ
Synonyms: Connoisseur, epicure
Antonyms: Glutton
Example: “Ranjeet is a gourmet who critiques Michelin-starred restaurants.”

206. Gracious

Meaning: Courteous/kind
Hindi: विनम्र
Synonyms: Benevolent, magnanimous
Antonyms: Rude
Example: “Mahi gave a gracious acceptance speech.”

207. Piercing

Meaning: Body jewelry hole
Hindi: छिदवाना
Synonyms: Perforation, puncture
Example: “Tony got a nose piercing last week.”

208. Sleek

Meaning: Smooth/shiny
Hindi: चिकना
Synonyms: Polished, glossy
Antonyms: Rough
Example: “The cat’s sleek fur glistened.”

209. Pie

Meaning: Baked pastry dish
Hindi: पाई
Synonyms: Tart, pasty
Example: “She baked an apple pie for dessert.”

210. In weal and woe

Meaning: In good/bad times
Hindi: सुख-दुःख में
Synonyms: Through thick and thin
Example: “They promised to stay together in weal and woe.”

211. Disenfranchise

Meaning: To take away voting rights
Hindi: मताधिकार छीनना
Synonyms: Deprive, marginalize
Antonyms: Empower
Example: “The new law could disenfranchise senior citizens.”

212. Sporadic

Meaning: Occasional
Hindi: छिटपुट
Synonyms: Irregular, intermittent
Antonyms: Constant
Example: “Manjeet made sporadic visits to his hometown.”

213. Dreary

Meaning: Dull and depressing
Hindi: नीरस
Synonyms: Gloomy, bleak
Antonyms: Cheerful
Example: “The rainy weather made the day dreary.”

214. Savvy

Meaning: Shrewd knowledge
Hindi: समझदार
Synonyms: Astute, canny
Antonyms: Naive
Example: “Ranjeet is tech-savvy and fixes all our devices.”

215. Sympathizers

Meaning: Supporters
Hindi: हमदर्द
Synonyms: Allies, adherents
Antonyms: Opponents
Example: “The protest gained many sympathizers.”

216. A rolling stone gathers no moss

Meaning: Non-settlers don’t prosper
Hindi: अस्थिर व्यक्ति सफल नहीं होता
Example: “His constant job-hopping proved that a rolling stone gathers no moss.”

217. Conspire

Meaning: Secretly plot
Hindi: साजिश रचना
Synonyms: Scheme, collude
Example: “The group conspired to overthrow the leader.”

218. Enact

Meaning: Make into law
Hindi: कानून बनाना
Synonyms: Legislate, ordain
Antonyms: Repeal
Example: “The government enacted new environmental policies.”

219. Numismatist

Meaning: Coin collector
Hindi: सिक्का संग्रहकर्ता
Synonyms: Coin expert
Example: “Tony’s grandfather was a numismatist with rare coins.”

220. Inherent

Meaning: Naturally existing
Hindi: अंतर्निहित
Synonyms: Intrinsic, innate
Antonyms: Acquired
Example: “Creativity is inherent in children.”

221. Propagandize

Meaning: Promote biased ideas
Hindi: प्रचार करना
Synonyms: Indoctrinate, brainwash
Antonyms: Neutralize
Example: “The regime used TV to propagandize their ideology.”

222. Clade

Meaning: Evolutionary group
Hindi: जैविक वर्ग
Synonyms: Taxon, branch
Example: “This clade includes all modern birds.”

223. Persuade

Meaning: Influence someone
Hindi: मनाना
Synonyms: Convince, coax
Antonyms: Dissuade
Example: “Mahi persuaded her team to work overtime.”

224. Legacy

Meaning: Inherited property/values
Hindi: विरासत
Synonyms: Heritage, bequest
Example: “Gandhi’s non-violence is his enduring legacy.”

225. Ledger

Meaning: Financial record book
Hindi: खाता बही
Synonyms: Register, accounts
Example: “The accountant updated the company ledger.”

226. Lexical

Meaning: Vocabulary-related
Hindi: शाब्दिक
Synonyms: Linguistic, verbal
Example: “English has rich lexical diversity.”

227. Diligent

Meaning: Hard-working
Hindi: परिश्रमी
Synonyms: Industrious, assiduous
Antonyms: Lazy
Example: “Ranjeet’s diligent research earned him awards.”

228. Breathed his last

Meaning: Died
Hindi: अंतिम सांस ली
Synonyms: Passed away
Example: “The soldier breathed his last defending the border.”

229. Nipped in the bud

Meaning: Stopped early
Hindi: प्रारंभ में रोकना
Synonyms: Thwarted, curbed
Example: “The rebellion was nipped in the bud.”

230. Keep the ball rolling

Meaning: Maintain progress
Hindi: काम जारी रखना
Synonyms: Sustain momentum
Example: “Tony kept the ball rolling with new ideas.”

231. Dug the grave

Meaning: Created own downfall
Hindi: अपनी कब्र खोदना
Synonyms: Self-sabotage
Example: “His lies dug his professional grave.”

232. Pay someone a visit

Meaning: Meet someone
Hindi: मिलने जाना
Synonyms: Call on
Example: “Let’s pay grandma a visit this weekend.”

233. Pacifies

Meaning: Calms down
Hindi: शांत करना
Synonyms: Soothes, appeases
Antonyms: Agitates
Example: “Lullabies pacify crying babies.”

234. Solicitor

Meaning: Legal advisor
Hindi: वकील
Synonyms: Attorney, counsel
Example: “The solicitor reviewed the property papers.”

235. Void

Meaning: Empty space
Hindi: रिक्त स्थान
Synonyms: Vacuum, emptiness
Antonyms: Plenum
Example: “The contract was declared void.”

236. Perils

Meaning: Dangers
Hindi: खतरे
Synonyms: Hazards, risks
Antonyms: Safeties
Example: “The documentary showed ocean perils.”

237. Spick and span

Meaning: Very clean
Hindi: साफ-सुथरा
Synonyms: Immaculate, spotless
Antonyms: Messy
Example: “Manjeet keeps his kitchen spick and span.”

238. On demand

Meaning: When required
Hindi: मांग पर
Synonyms: As needed
Example: “The OTT platform offers movies on demand.”

239. Of no avail

Meaning: Unsuccessful
Hindi: बेकार
Synonyms: Futile, useless
Antonyms: Effective
Example: “Their protests were of no avail.”

240. High and dry

Meaning: Without help
Hindi: मुसीबत में
Synonyms: Stranded, abandoned
Example: “The workers were left high and dry.”

241. Prone

Meaning: Likely to suffer
Hindi: प्रवृत्त
Synonyms: Susceptible, inclined
Antonyms: Resistant
Example: “Elders are prone to joint pain.”

242. Liable

Meaning: Legally responsible
Hindi: उत्तरदायी
Synonyms: Accountable, answerable
Example: “Companies are liable for product safety.”

243. Intervention

Meaning: Mediation
Hindi: हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interference, involvement
Example: “UN called for military intervention.”

244. Philology

Meaning: Language study
Hindi: भाषाशास्त्र
Synonyms: Linguistics
Example: “She pursued PhD in philology.”

245. Lexicography

Meaning: Dictionary-writing
Hindi: शब्दकोश-विज्ञान
Synonyms: Wordbook compilation
Example: “Lexicography requires meticulous research.”

246. Philosophy

Meaning: Study of existence
Hindi: दर्शनशास्त्र
Synonyms: Ideology, doctrine
Example: “Stoic philosophy teaches self-control.”

247. Exemplary

Meaning: Ideal
Hindi: अनुकरणीय
Synonyms: Model, commendable
Antonyms: Poor
Example: “His honesty was exemplary.”

248. Pedestrian

Meaning: Walker
Hindi: पैदल यात्री
Synonyms: Foot-traveler
Example: “Pedestrians should use zebra crossings.”

249. Enervating

Meaning: Weakening
Hindi: दुर्बल करने वाला
Synonyms: Exhausting, draining
Antonyms: Invigorating
Example: “The humid weather was enervating.”

250. Beguiling

Meaning: Charming
Hindi: मोहक
Synonyms: Enchanting, alluring
Antonyms: Repulsive
Example: “The beguiling melody captivated everyone.”

251. Constellation

Meaning: Group of stars forming a pattern
Hindi: तारामंडल
Synonyms: Asterism, star group
Example: “Orion is the most recognizable winter constellation.”

252. Caravan

Meaning: Traveling group
Hindi: काफ़िला
Synonyms: Procession, convoy
Example: “A caravan of merchants crossed the desert.”

253. Horde

Meaning: Large crowd
Hindi: भीड़
Synonyms: Mob, swarm
Antonyms: Few
Example: “Hordes of fans awaited the celebrity.”

254. Pleaded

Meaning: Begged earnestly
Hindi: विनती की
Synonyms: Implored, beseeched
Example: “She pleaded for mercy in court.”

255. Affliction

Meaning: Suffering
Hindi: कष्ट
Synonyms: Adversity, distress
Antonyms: Relief
Example: “Cancer is a terrible affliction.”

256. Rapt

Meaning: Completely absorbed
Hindi: मग्न
Synonyms: Engrossed, enthralled
Antonyms: Distracted
Example: “The audience was rapt during the speech.”

257. Crave

Meaning: Desire intensely
Hindi: तरसना
Synonyms: Yearn, covet
Antonyms: Loathe
Example: “Pregnant women often crave odd foods.”

258. Obstacles

Meaning: Hindrances
Hindi: बाधाएँ
Synonyms: Barriers, impediments
Antonyms: Aids
Example: “The team overcame many obstacles.”

259. Hefty

Meaning: Heavy/strong
Hindi: भारी
Synonyms: Bulky, substantial
Antonyms: Light
Example: “He paid a hefty fine for speeding.”

260. Get a second wind

Meaning: Renewed energy
Hindi: दोबारा ऊर्जा मिलना
Synonyms: Rejuvenate, revive
Example: “After coffee, she got a second wind.”

261. Move the needle

Meaning: Create noticeable change
Hindi: महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव
Synonyms: Impact, influence
Example: “The campaign moved the needle on voter awareness.”

262. Burn the bridge

Meaning: Make return impossible
Hindi: रिश्ते तोड़ना
Synonyms: Sever ties
Antonyms: Reconcile
Example: “Quitting angrily burned his bridges.”

263. Acerbic

Meaning: Sharp-tongued
Hindi: कटु
Synonyms: Sarcastic, caustic
Antonyms: Gentle
Example: “Her acerbic wit intimidated many.”

264. Zoonotic

Meaning: Animal-to-human disease
Hindi: पशुजन्य
Example: “COVID-19 is a zoonotic virus.”

265. Anodyne

Meaning: Painkiller
Hindi: पीड़ाहर
Synonyms: Analgesic, sedative
Example: “The doctor prescribed an anodyne.”

266. Abandon

Meaning: Desert permanently
Hindi: त्यागना
Synonyms: Forsake, relinquish
Antonyms: Retain
Example: “They abandoned the sinking ship.”

267. Abase

Meaning: Humiliate
Hindi: अपमानित करना
Synonyms: Degrade, belittle
Antonyms: Honor
Example: “Bullies abase their victims.”

268. Steadfastness

Meaning: Persistence
Hindi: दृढ़ता
Synonyms: Resolve, perseverance
Antonyms: Fickleness
Example: “Her steadfastness inspired the team.”

269. Vice city

Meaning: Crime-ridden area
Hindi: अपराध बहुल क्षेत्र
Synonyms: Den of iniquity
Example: “Gangsters ruled the vice city.”

270. Fright

Meaning: Sudden fear
Hindi: भय
Synonyms: Terror, dread
Antonyms: Courage
Example: “A snake gave her a fright.”

271. Knight

Meaning: Armored warrior
Hindi: शूरवीर
Synonyms: Cavalier, paladin
Example: “The knight rescued the princess.”

272. Strife

Meaning: Conflict
Hindi: संघर्ष
Synonyms: Discord, friction
Antonyms: Harmony
Example: “Political strife divided the nation.”

273. Veteran

Meaning: Experienced person
Hindi: अनुभवी
Synonyms: Seasoned, expert
Antonyms: Novice
Example: “The veteran teacher mentored newcomers.”

274. Fastidious

Meaning: Detail-oriented
Hindi: नकचढ़ा
Synonyms: Meticulous, fussy
Antonyms: Careless
Example: “His fastidious nature delayed the project.”

275. Ebbing

Meaning: Declining
Hindi: कम होना
Synonyms: Waning, fading
Antonyms: Rising
Example: “The tide was ebbing rapidly.”

276. Accentuate

Meaning: Emphasize
Hindi: ज़ोर देना
Synonyms: Highlight, underscore
Antonyms: Minimize
Example: “Makeup accentuated her cheekbones.”

277. Bob’s your uncle

Meaning: Easily done
Hindi: आसानी से हो जाना
Example: “Press the button, and bob’s your uncle!”

278. Consent

Meaning: Permission
Hindi: सहमति
Synonyms: Approval, assent
Antonyms: Refusal
Example: “Written consent is required.”

279. Dissent

Meaning: Disagreement
Hindi: असहमति
Synonyms: Opposition, protest
Antonyms: Agreement
Example: “The judge noted his dissent.”

280. Inflict

Meaning: Impose something unpleasant
Hindi: थोपना
Synonyms: Administer, mete out
Example: “The storm inflicted heavy damage.”

281. Impose

Meaning: Force something to be accepted
Hindi: थोपना
Synonyms: Enforce, levy
Antonyms: Remove
Example: “The government imposed new tax regulations.”

282. Impious

Meaning: Lacking religious respect
Hindi: अधार्मिक
Synonyms: Irreverent, profane
Antonyms: Pious
Example: “His impious remarks offended the congregation.”

283. Reinforcing

Meaning: Strengthening
Hindi: मजबूत करना
Synonyms: Fortifying, bolstering
Antonyms: Weakening
Example: “The steel beams were reinforcing the structure.”

284. Discrete

Meaning: Separate/distinct
Hindi: अलग
Synonyms: Individual, distinct
Antonyms: Combined
Example: “The report analyzed five discrete factors.”

285. Mitigate

Meaning: Reduce severity
Hindi: कम करना
Synonyms: Alleviate, lessen
Antonyms: Aggravate
Example: “Early intervention mitigated the damage.”

286. Effectuate

Meaning: Cause to happen
Hindi: प्रभावी बनाना
Synonyms: Execute, implement
Example: “The new policy was effectuated immediately.”

287. Legitimately

Meaning: Lawfully
Hindi: वैध रूप से
Synonyms: Rightfully, legally
Antonyms: Illegally
Example: “She legitimately inherited the property.”

288. Exacerbate

Meaning: Worsen
Hindi: बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Aggravate, intensify
Antonyms: Improve
Example: “His comments exacerbated the conflict.”

289. Outlandish

Meaning: Bizarre
Hindi: विचित्र
Synonyms: Eccentric, grotesque
Antonyms: Normal
Example: “She wore an outlandish costume to the party.”

290. Poise

Meaning: Graceful composure
Hindi: संतुलन
Synonyms: Elegance, equilibrium
Antonyms: Clumsiness
Example: “The dancer moved with perfect poise.”

291. Consternate

Meaning: Cause dismay
Hindi: घबरा देना
Synonyms: Alarm, horrify
Antonyms: Comfort
Example: “The news consternated the entire staff.”

292. Bridle

Meaning: Restrain
Hindi: नियंत्रण करना
Synonyms: Curb, check
Antonyms: Release
Example: “She bridled her anger during the debate.”

293. Himalayan blunder

Meaning: Huge mistake
Hindi: भारी भूल
Synonyms: Fiasco, debacle
Example: “Forgetting the passport was a Himalayan blunder.”

294. Picking holes in one’s coat

Meaning: Finding faults
Hindi: गलतियाँ निकालना
Synonyms: Criticize, nitpick
Antonyms: Praise
Example: “Stop picking holes in my presentation!”

295. Mind one’s p’s and q’s

Meaning: Be careful
Hindi: सावधान रहना
Synonyms: Be cautious, mind manners
Example: “Mind your p’s and q’s at the interview.”

296. Raining cats and dogs

Meaning: Heavy rain
Hindi: मूसलाधार बारिश
Synonyms: Downpour, deluge
Example: “We canceled the picnic as it was raining cats and dogs.”

297. Mausoleum

Meaning: Grand tomb
Hindi: मक़बरा
Synonyms: Crypt, sepulcher
Example: “The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum.”

298. Tyranny

Meaning: Oppressive rule
Hindi: अत्याचार
Synonyms: Despotism, dictatorship
Antonyms: Democracy
Example: “The revolution ended decades of tyranny.”

299. Compassion

Meaning: Sympathetic concern
Hindi: करुणा
Synonyms: Empathy, kindness
Antonyms: Cruelty
Example: “She showed compassion to the homeless.”

300. Discordance

Meaning: Lack of harmony
Hindi: असंगति
Synonyms: Dissonance, conflict
Antonyms: Harmony
Example: “There was discordance in their opinions.”

301. Horticulture

Meaning: Garden cultivation
Hindi: उद्यान विज्ञान
Synonyms: Gardening, floriculture
Example: “Ranjeet studied horticulture to design beautiful landscapes.”

302. Pisciculture

Meaning: Fish farming
Hindi: मत्स्य पालन
Synonyms: Aquaculture
Example: “The village thrived on pisciculture.”

303. Sericulture

Meaning: Silk production
Hindi: रेशम उत्पादन
Example: “Mahi visited a sericulture farm in Karnataka.”

304. Apiculture

Meaning: Beekeeping
Hindi: मधुमक्खी पालन
Synonyms: Beekeeping
Example: “Apiculture provides honey and wax.”

305. Lips off

Meaning: Speak falteringly
Hindi: तोतलाकर बोलना
Example: “The child lips off when nervous.”

306. Lay off

Meaning: Terminate employment
Hindi: नौकरी से निकालना
Synonyms: Fire, dismiss
Antonyms: Hire
Example: “The company laid off 100 workers.”

307. Lay on

Meaning: Provide amenities
Hindi: उपलब्ध कराना
Synonyms: Supply, arrange
Example: “The hotel laid on extra transport.”

308. Lie on

Meaning: Affect someone
Hindi: प्रभाव डालना
Example: “The decision lies on the manager.”

309. Remnant

Meaning: Small remaining part
Hindi: अवशेष
Synonyms: Residue, leftover
Example: “Remnants of fabric were recycled.”

310. Nonchalant

Meaning: Calmly indifferent
Hindi: बेपरवाह
Synonyms: Unconcerned, casual
Antonyms: Anxious
Example: “Tony gave a nonchalant shrug.”

311. Shallow

Meaning: Superficial
Hindi: उथला
Synonyms: Frivolous, trivial
Antonyms: Profound
Example: “His shallow remarks annoyed everyone.”

312. Adorn

Meaning: Decorate
Hindi: सजाना
Synonyms: Embellish, beautify
Antonyms: Disfigure
Example: “Lights adorned the festival tree.”

313. Adore

Meaning: Love deeply
Hindi: पूजना
Synonyms: Cherish, revere
Antonyms: Despise
Example: “Manjeet adores his grandmother.”

314. Cut a poor figure

Meaning: Make bad impression
Hindi: बुरा प्रभाव डालना
Example: “He cut a poor figure at the interview.”

315. Bear the Palm

Meaning: Be the winner
Hindi: विजेता बनना
Synonyms: Triumph
Example: “She bore the palm in the debate.”

316. Clamour

Meaning: Loud demand
Hindi: कोलाहल
Synonyms: Uproar, outcry
Example: “Protesters clamoured for justice.”

317. Entourage

Meaning: Celebrity’s assistants
Hindi: परिचारक वर्ग
Synonyms: Retinue, escort
Example: “The actor arrived with his entourage.”

318. Gambit

Meaning: Strategic risk
Hindi: चाल
Synonyms: Ploy, strategy
Example: “The opening gambit surprised opponents.”

319. Hysterically

Meaning: Uncontrollably emotional
Hindi: पागलपन से
Synonyms: Frenziedly
Antonyms: Calmly
Example: “She laughed hysterically at the joke.”

320. Hysterical

Meaning: Extremely funny
Hindi: उन्मत्त
Synonyms: Hilarious
Example: “The comedian’s act was hysterical.”

321. Immense

Meaning: Huge
Hindi: विशाल
Synonyms: Enormous, vast
Antonyms: Tiny
Example: “The project required immense effort.”

322. Facile

Meaning: Too easy
Hindi: सरल
Synonyms: Simplistic, glib
Antonyms: Profound
Example: “His facile answer ignored complexities.”

323. Frisk

Meaning: Play joyfully
Hindi: उछल-कूद करना
Synonyms: Frolic, gambol
Example: “Puppies frisked in the garden.”

324. Foliage

Meaning: Plant leaves
Hindi: पत्ते
Synonyms: Verdure, greenery
Example: “Autumn foliage turned golden.”

325. Encompasses

Meaning: Includes
Hindi: शामिल करना
Synonyms: Comprise, embrace
Example: “The course encompasses 5 modules.”

326. Long standing

Meaning: Existing long
Hindi: दीर्घकालीन
Synonyms: Established, enduring
Antonyms: Recent
Example: “They resolved a long-standing dispute.”

327. Unscrupulously

Meaning: Without morals
Hindi: बेईमानी से
Synonyms: Dishonestly
Antonyms: Ethically
Example: “He unscrupulously copied the design.”

328. Halt

Meaning: Temporary stop
Hindi: विराम
Synonyms: Pause, cessation
Antonyms: Continue
Example: “Construction halted due to rains.”

329. Cease

Meaning: End completely
Hindi: समाप्त करना
Synonyms: Terminate, desist
Antonyms: Begin
Example: “The factory ceased operations.”

330. Plausible

Meaning: Believable
Hindi: विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Credible, convincing
Antonyms: Implausible
Example: “His excuse seemed plausible.”

331. Quicken the pulse

Meaning: To excite or stimulate
Hindi: उत्तेजित करना
Synonyms: Thrill, exhilarate
Antonyms: Bore
Example: “The adventure sports quickened our pulses.”

332. Pull out all the stops

Meaning: Make maximum effort
Hindi: पूरी कोशिश करना
Synonyms: Go all out, spare no effort
Example: “The team pulled out all the stops to win.”

333. Run around in circles

Meaning: Work without progress
Hindi: व्यर्थ प्रयास करना
Synonyms: Go nowhere, spin wheels
Example: “We’re just running around in circles with this debate.”

334. Reach for the moon

Meaning: Aim extremely high
Hindi: ऊँचे लक्ष्य बनाना
Synonyms: Shoot for the stars
Example: “Her startup dreams show she’s reaching for the moon.”

335. Nostalgia

Meaning: Longing for the past
Hindi: यादें
Synonyms: Reminiscence, wistfulness
Example: “Old photographs filled him with nostalgia.”

336. Glitterati

Meaning: Fashionable celebrities
Hindi: सेलिब्रिटी
Synonyms: Jet set, beau monde
Example: “The party was attended by the glitterati.”

337. Paranoia

Meaning: Irrational distrust
Hindi: व्यामोह
Synonyms: Delusion, suspicion
Example: “His paranoia made him suspicious of everyone.”

338. Regicide

Meaning: Killing a king
Hindi: राजहत्या
Example: “The play dramatizes the regicide of Julius Caesar.”

339. Homicide

Meaning: Killing a person
Hindi: मानवहत्या
Synonyms: Murder, manslaughter
Example: “The detective investigated the homicide case.”

340. Uxoricide

Meaning: Killing one’s wife
Hindi: पत्नीहत्या
Example: “The uxoricide shocked the small community.”

341. Amiable

Meaning: Friendly
Hindi: मिलनसार
Synonyms: Agreeable, affable
Antonyms: Hostile
Example: “She has an amiable personality.”

342. Artillery

Meaning: Large guns
Hindi: तोपखाना
Synonyms: Cannonry, ordnance
Example: “The artillery fire could be heard for miles.”

343. Sergeant

Meaning: Military rank
Hindi: हवलदार
Example: “The sergeant trained the new recruits.”

344. On the wane

Meaning: Declining
Hindi: घटता हुआ
Synonyms: Diminishing, ebbing
Antonyms: Growing
Example: “His influence is on the wane.”

345. Fluke

Meaning: Lucky chance
Hindi: संयोग
Synonyms: Coincidence, accident
Example: “Winning was just a fluke.”

346. Arbitrary

Meaning: Random
Hindi: मनमाना
Synonyms: Capricious, whimsical
Antonyms: Systematic
Example: “The decision seemed arbitrary.”

347. Inexplicable

Meaning: Unexplainable
Hindi: अकथनीय
Synonyms: Puzzling, mysterious
Antonyms: Obvious
Example: “Her sudden departure was inexplicable.”

348. Indelible

Meaning: Permanent
Hindi: अमिट
Synonyms: Ineradicable, enduring
Antonyms: Erasable
Example: “The experience left an indelible mark.”

349. Disgruntled

Meaning: Dissatisfied
Hindi: असंतुष्ट
Synonyms: Aggrieved, discontented
Antonyms: Content
Example: “Disgruntled employees protested the new policy.”

350. Acumen

Meaning: Sharp insight
Hindi: कुशाग्रता
Synonyms: Astuteness, shrewdness
Antonyms: Stupidity
Example: “Her business acumen saved the company.”

351. Estimation

Meaning: Approximate calculation
Hindi: अनुमान
Synonyms: Assessment, appraisal
Example: “Ritesh’s estimation matched the actual costs, but they still needed to review it.”

352. Correspondence

Meaning: Written communication
Hindi: पत्रव्यवहार
Synonyms: Letters, mail
Example: “She kept all her correspondence organized in folders.”

353. Negligent

Meaning: Careless
Hindi: लापरवाह
Synonyms: Remiss, inattentive
Antonyms: Diligent
Example: “Umesh was negligent about deadlines, which annoyed his team.”

354. Coarse

Meaning: Rough texture
Hindi: खुरदरा
Synonyms: Bristly, gritty
Antonyms: Smooth
Example: “The fabric felt coarse against their skin.”

355. Succulent

Meaning: Juicy
Hindi: रसीला
Synonyms: Luscious, pulpy
Example: “Daya bit into the succulent peach, and juice dripped down her chin.”

356. Disrupt

Meaning: Interrupt
Hindi: बाधित करना
Synonyms: Disturb, unsettle
Antonyms: Organize
Example: “The protest disrupted traffic downtown, making everyone late.”

357. Devastated

Meaning: Deeply upset
Hindi: तबाह
Synonyms: Shattered, distraught
Example: “Deepak was devastated when he lost his job, but his friends supported him.”

358. Eventually

Meaning: Finally
Hindi: अंततः
Synonyms: Ultimately
Example: “They argued for hours but eventually reached a compromise.”

359. Leisure

Meaning: Free time
Hindi: अवकाश
Synonyms: Recreation, respite
Example: “Tony enjoys reading novels in his leisure time.”

360. Spokesperson

Meaning: Official representative
Hindi: प्रवक्ता
Synonyms: Mouthpiece
Example: “Krishna became the spokesperson because he communicates clearly.”

361. Slacken

Meaning: Reduce speed
Hindi: ढीला करना
Synonyms: Loosen, relax
Antonyms: Tighten
Example: “She slackened her grip on the rope when she felt safe.”

362. Retard

Meaning: Delay
Hindi: अवरोध करना
Synonyms: Hinder, impede
Antonyms: Accelerate
Example: “Bad weather retarded their progress, so they arrived late.”

363. Acrophobia

Meaning: Fear of heights
Hindi: ऊंचाई का डर
Example: “Nitish can’t climb ladders due to his acrophobia.”

364. Pyrophobia

Meaning: Fear of fire
Hindi: आग का डर
Example: “Children with pyrophobia panic during fire drills.”

365. Agoraphobia

Meaning: Fear of crowds
Hindi: भीड़ का डर
Example: “Her agoraphobia makes shopping malls unbearable.”

366. Greener pasture

Meaning: Better opportunities
Hindi: बेहतर अवसर
Example: “Many move to cities seeking greener pastures.”

367. Dilate

Meaning: Expand
Hindi: फैलाना
Synonyms: Enlarge, widen
Example: “The optometrist dilated my pupils for the eye exam.”

368. Obligatory

Meaning: Compulsory
Hindi: अनिवार्य
Synonyms: Mandatory
Antonyms: Optional
Example: “Wearing helmets is obligatory for cyclists here.”

369. Shrouds

Meaning: Burial cloth
Hindi: कफ़न
Example: “They covered the body with white shrouds.”

370. Elucidates

Meaning: Clarifies
Hindi: स्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: Explain
Example: “Shyam elucidates complex topics with simple examples.”

371. Lucid

Meaning: Clear and easy to understand
Hindi: स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Coherent, intelligible
Antonyms: Confusing
Example: “Daya gave a lucid explanation of the scientific concept.”
“They appreciated how lucid the instructions were.”

372. Ambiguous

Meaning: Open to multiple interpretations
Hindi: अस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Vague, unclear
Antonyms: Unambiguous
Example: “The lawyer’s ambiguous statement confused everyone in court.”
“She found the poem’s meaning too ambiguous to analyze.”

373. Deters

Meaning: Discourages or prevents
Hindi: रोकना
Synonyms: Dissuade, hinder
Antonyms: Encourage
Example: “Ritesh believes strict punishments deter crime effectively.”
“Bad weather often deters people from outdoor activities.”

374. Palpable

Meaning: Able to be touched or felt
Hindi: स्पर्शनीय
Synonyms: Tangible, perceptible
Antonyms: Imperceptible
Example: “There was palpable tension in the meeting room.”
“His excitement was palpable as he opened the gift.”

375. Intangible

Meaning: Unable to be touched
Hindi: अमूर्त
Synonyms: Abstract, ethereal
Antonyms: Concrete
Example: “Umesh values intangible qualities like honesty more than wealth.”
“The brand’s intangible assets included its reputation and customer loyalty.”

376. Physical abuse

Meaning: Bodily harm inflicted intentionally
Hindi: शारीरिक शोषण
Synonyms: Battery, assault
Example: “The shelter provides refuge for victims of physical abuse.”
“Teachers are trained to recognize signs of physical abuse in children.”

377. At an arm’s length

Meaning: Keep at a distance
Hindi: दूरी बनाए रखना
Synonyms: Aloof, detached
Antonyms: Close
Example: “Daya keeps toxic people at an arm’s length.”
“They maintained business relationships at an arm’s length.”

378. Islet

Meaning: Small island
Hindi: छोटा द्वीप
Synonyms: Key, cay
Example: “Deepak visited a beautiful islet during his vacation.”
“The volcanic islet emerged suddenly from the sea.”

379. Lagoon

Meaning: Shallow body of water separated from the sea
Hindi: लैगून
Synonyms: Estuary, bayou
Example: “Tony went kayaking in the crystal-clear lagoon.”
“The resort was built around a stunning blue lagoon.”

380. An olive branch

Meaning: Symbol of peace
Hindi: शांति का प्रस्ताव
Synonyms: Peace offering
Example: “Krishna extended an olive branch after the argument.”
“They accepted the olive branch and ended their feud.”

381. Hangar

Meaning: Large building for aircraft
Hindi: हैंगर
Synonyms: Garage, shed
Example: “Nitish works as a mechanic in the airplane hangar.”
“The military hangar stored dozens of fighter jets.”

382. Inherent

Meaning: Existing as a permanent characteristic
Hindi: अंतर्निहित
Synonyms: Intrinsic, innate
Antonyms: Acquired
Example: “Shyam believes creativity is inherent in all children.”
“The risks inherent in skydiving don’t deter adventure seekers.”

383. On the ball

Meaning: Alert and competent
Hindi: सतर्क
Synonyms: Attentive, sharp
Antonyms: Inattentive
Example: “Alexa is always on the ball during important meetings.”
“You need to be on the ball when driving in heavy traffic.”

384. Kindle

Meaning: Arouse or inspire
Hindi: प्रज्वलित करना
Synonyms: Ignite, stimulate
Antonyms: Dampen
Example: “Michael’s speech kindled hope in the audience.”
“The teacher’s encouragement kindled her interest in science.”

385. Shoulder

Meaning: Bear responsibility
Hindi: जिम्मेदारी लेना
Synonyms: Carry, undertake
Example: “Ritesh shouldered the burden of caring for his sick parents.”
“They had to shoulder the financial losses themselves.”

386. Kennel

Meaning: Dog shelter
Hindi: कुत्ताघर
Synonyms: Doghouse
Example: “Umesh built a comfortable kennel for his Labrador.”
“The stray dogs found shelter in the abandoned kennel.”

387. Hostility

Meaning: Unfriendly behavior
Hindi: शत्रुता
Synonyms: Antagonism, animosity
Antonyms: Friendliness
Example: “Daya faced hostility from her competitors.”
“The peace talks failed due to mutual hostility.”

388. Baffle

Meaning: Puzzle or perplex
Hindi: चकरा देना
Synonyms: Confound, bewilder
Antonyms: Enlighten
Example: “Deepak was baffled by the complex math problem.”
“The magician’s tricks baffled the entire audience.”

389. Yellow bellies

Meaning: Cowards
Hindi: कायर
Synonyms: Weaklings
Antonyms: Brave
Example: “Tony called them yellow bellies for refusing the challenge.”
“In movies, bullies are often portrayed as yellow bellies.”

390. Skeptical

Meaning: Doubtful
Hindi: संशयात्मक
Synonyms: Distrustful, cynical
Antonyms: Trusting
Example: “Krishna was skeptical about the investment scheme.”
“Scientists remain skeptical until evidence proves the theory.”

391. Zealots

Meaning: Fanatical followers
Hindi: कट्टरपंथी
Synonyms: Extremists, radicals
Antonyms: Moderates
Example: “Nitish warned against the dangers of religious zealots.”
“They were considered zealots for refusing any compromise.”

392. Pampered

Meaning: Overindulged
Hindi: लाड़ प्यार
Synonyms: Spoiled, coddled
Antonyms: Neglected
Example: “Shyam’s pampered cat refuses to eat regular food.”
“The celebrity’s pampered lifestyle shocked his working-class fans.”

393. Flourish

Meaning: Thrive
Hindi: फलना-फूलना
Synonyms: Prosper, blossom
Antonyms: Decline
Example: “Alexa’s business began to flourish after the rebranding.”
“Plants flourish when they get enough sunlight and water.”

394. Solemn

Meaning: Serious
Hindi: गंभीर
Synonyms: Earnest, dignified
Antonyms: Frivolous
Example: “Michael maintained a solemn expression during the funeral.”
“They exchanged solemn vows at the wedding ceremony.”

395. Frivolous

Meaning: Lacking seriousness
Hindi: तुच्छ
Synonyms: Trivial, silly
Antonyms: Important
Example: “Ritesh regretted his frivolous spending when bills arrived.”
“The judge dismissed the case as a frivolous lawsuit.”

396. Lacuna

Meaning: Gap
Hindi: अंतराल
Synonyms: Hiatus, void
Example: “Umesh noticed a lacuna in the historical records.”
“There’s a noticeable lacuna in their research methodology.”

397. Apathy

Meaning: Lack of interest
Hindi: उदासीनता
Synonyms: Indifference, detachment
Antonyms: Enthusiasm
Example: “Daya was frustrated by voter apathy in the election.”
“Public apathy towards environmental issues is concerning.”

398. Languor

Meaning: Pleasant tiredness
Hindi: सुस्ती
Synonyms: Lethargy, listlessness
Antonyms: Energy
Example: “Deepak enjoyed the languor of Sunday afternoons.”
“The heat wave left everyone in a state of languor.”

399. Graffiti

Meaning: Wall drawings
Hindi: भित्तिचित्र
Synonyms: Street art
Example: “Tony photographed colorful graffiti in the urban alley.”
“Some consider graffiti vandalism, others see it as art.”

400. Relapsed

Meaning: Reverted
Hindi: पुनः पतन
Synonyms: Regressed, backslid
Antonyms: Recovered
Example: “Krishna relapsed into old habits during stress.”
“After six months sober, he sadly relapsed.”

401. Resorted

Meaning: Turned to as an option
Hindi: सहारा लेना
Synonyms: Availed, utilized
Example: “When negotiations failed, Ritesh resorted to legal action.”
“They resorted to canned food during the power outage.”

402. Entomology

Meaning: Study of insects
Hindi: कीटविज्ञान
Synonyms: Insectology
Example: “Umesh pursued entomology to research honeybee behavior.”
“Her entomology collection included rare butterflies.”

403. Lie low

Meaning: Avoid attention
Hindi: छिपे रहना
Synonyms: Hide, lay low
Antonyms: Flaunt
Example: “Daya decided to lie low after the controversy.”
“The fugitive lied low in a remote village.”

404. Verbatim

Meaning: Word-for-word
Hindi: शब्दशः
Synonyms: Literal, exact
Antonyms: Paraphrased
Example: “Deepak transcribed the speech verbatim.”
“The contract must be copied verbatim without changes.”

405. Cool as a cucumber

Meaning: Calm and composed
Hindi: शांत और संयमित
Synonyms: Unflappable, collected
Antonyms: Agitated
Example: “Tony remained cool as a cucumber during the crisis.”
“She stayed cool as a cucumber even under pressure.”

406. Exonerate

Meaning: Declare innocent
Hindi: दोषमुक्त करना
Synonyms: Acquit, absolve
Antonyms: Convict
Example: “Krishna was exonerated after new evidence emerged.”
“The investigation exonerated them of all charges.”

407. Portrait

Meaning: Artistic representation of a person
Hindi: चित्र
Synonyms: Likeness, depiction
Example: “Nitish painted a stunning portrait of his mother.”
“The gallery displayed royal portraits from the 18th century.”

408. Collage

Meaning: Artistic composition of materials
Hindi: कोलाज
Synonyms: Montage, assemblage
Example: “Shyam created a collage using magazine cutouts.”
“Her collage represented urban life beautifully.”

409. Caricature

Meaning: Exaggerated portrait
Hindi: हास्यचित्र
Synonyms: Cartoon, parody
Example: “Alexa laughed at the caricature of the politician.”
“The artist drew caricatures of tourists at the beach.”

410. Camaraderie

Meaning: Mutual trust among friends
Hindi: साथीभाव
Synonyms: Fellowship, comradeship
Antonyms: Enmity
Example: “Michael valued the camaraderie among his teammates.”
“Military service builds strong camaraderie.”

411. Amity

Meaning: Friendly relations
Hindi: मित्रता
Synonyms: Harmony, goodwill
Antonyms: Hostility
Example: “Ritesh promoted amity between the rival groups.”
“The treaty ensured amity between neighboring countries.”

412. Taking the trouble

Meaning: Making special effort
Hindi: परेशानी उठाना
Synonyms: Bothering, endeavoring
Example: “Umesh took the trouble to personally thank everyone.”
“They took the trouble to make handmade invitations.”

413. Unyielding

Meaning: Firm and resolute
Hindi: अडिग
Synonyms: Inflexible, steadfast
Antonyms: Yielding
Example: “Daya was unyielding in her principles.”
“The unyielding door wouldn’t budge despite their efforts.”

414. Misappropriate

Meaning: Use funds wrongly
Hindi: गबन करना
Synonyms: Embezzle, steal
Example: “Deepak was accused of misappropriating company funds.”
“The official misappropriated donations meant for orphans.”

415. Misconstrue

Meaning: Interpret wrongly
Hindi: गलत समझना
Synonyms: Misinterpret, misunderstand
Antonyms: Comprehend
Example: “Tony’s joke was misconstrued as an insult.”
“Legal documents must be clear to avoid being misconstrued.”

416. Misapprehend

Meaning: Fail to understand
Hindi: गलतफहमी होना
Synonyms: Misunderstand, misread
Antonyms: Grasp
Example: “Krishna misapprehended the instructions and made errors.”
“They misapprehended her silence as agreement.”

417. Misinterpret

Meaning: Understand incorrectly
Hindi: गलत अर्थ लगाना
Synonyms: Misconstrue, misjudge
Example: “Nitish misinterpreted the data and drew wrong conclusions.”
“Cultural differences can lead to misinterpreted gestures.”

418. Sober

Meaning: Not drunk
Hindi: शांतचित्त
Synonyms: Abstinent, temperate
Antonyms: Intoxicated
Example: “Shyam stayed sober to drive everyone home.”
“The judge demanded sober reflection before sentencing.”

419. Insolvable

Meaning: Impossible to solve
Hindi: असमाधेय
Synonyms: Unsolvable, impossible
Antonyms: Solvable
Example: “Alexa faced an insolvable dilemma at work.”
“Some philosophical questions remain insolvable.”

420. To fight shy of

Meaning: Avoid something
Hindi: बचना
Synonyms: Evade, shun
Antonyms: Confront
Example: “Michael fights shy of public speaking.”
“They fought shy of discussing the controversial topic.”

421. Merge

Meaning: Combine into one
Hindi: विलय करना
Synonyms: Unite, amalgamate
Antonyms: Separate
Example: “Ritesh’s company decided to merge with a larger firm.”
“The two rivers merge near the mountain valley.”

422. Lock horns

Meaning: Engage in conflict
Hindi: टकराना
Synonyms: Clash, dispute
Antonyms: Agree
Example: “Umesh locked horns with his neighbor over the property line.”
“The debate moderators prevented the candidates from locking horns.”

423. Forfend

Meaning: Prevent or protect
Hindi: रोकना
Synonyms: Avert, prohibit
Example: “Daya took vitamins to forfend against winter illnesses.”
“The treaty was designed to forfend future conflicts.”

424. Make up

Meaning: Reconcile
Hindi: सुलह करना
Synonyms: Patch up, resolve
Antonyms: Argue
Example: “Deepak and his sister made up after their fight.”
“They always make up before going to bed.”

425. Make on

Meaning: Turn on/ignite
Hindi: चालू करना
Synonyms: Activate, start
Antonyms: Turn off
Example: “Tony made on the generator during the blackout.”
“She made on the flashlight to check the fuse box.”

426. Make out

Meaning: Kiss passionately
Hindi: चुंबन करना
Synonyms: Neck, smooch
Example: “Krishna saw teenagers making out in the park.”
“The movie scene showed the couple making out.”

427. Blow your own trumpet

Meaning: Brag about oneself
Hindi: अपनी प्रशंसा करना
Synonyms: Boast, crow
Antonyms: Be modest
Example: “Nitish blew his own trumpet during the interview.”
“She hates people who constantly blow their own trumpets.”

428. Volatile

Meaning: Easily evaporated/changing
Hindi: अस्थिर
Synonyms: Unstable, erratic
Antonyms: Stable
Example: “Shyam avoided investing in volatile markets.”
“The chemical was too volatile to transport safely.”

429. Satiated

Meaning: Fully satisfied
Hindi: तृप्त
Synonyms: Sated, full
Antonyms: Hungry
Example: “Alexa felt satiated after the lavish meal.”
“The audience was satiated with three encores.”

430. Famished

Meaning: Extremely hungry
Hindi: भूखा
Synonyms: Starving, ravenous
Antonyms: Full
Example: “Michael was famished after his 10-mile run.”
“The refugees looked famished and exhausted.”

431. Dazed

Meaning: Confused/stunned
Hindi: चकित
Synonyms: Bewildered, groggy
Antonyms: Alert
Example: “Ritesh was dazed after the car accident.”
“They wandered around dazed after the shocking news.”

432. Vertebrate

Meaning: Animal with backbone
Hindi: कशेरुकी
Antonyms: Invertebrate
Example: “Umesh studied vertebrate evolution in biology.”
“Humans, fish and birds are all vertebrates.”

433. Audacity

Meaning: Boldness
Hindi: साहस
Synonyms: Nerve, gall
Antonyms: Timidity
Example: “Daya admired his audacity to speak truth to power.”
“The thief had the audacity to steal in broad daylight.”

434. Cat’s paw

Meaning: Person used by another
Hindi: किसी का औज़ार
Synonyms: Puppet, tool
Example: “Deepak realized too late he’d been a cat’s paw.”
“The gang used teenagers as cat’s paws for their crimes.”

435. Meekness

Meaning: Submissive attitude
Hindi: नम्रता
Synonyms: Humility, docility
Antonyms: Arrogance
Example: “Tony’s meekness made him an easy target.”
“Her meekness concealed an inner strength.”

436. Industrious

Meaning: Hard-working
Hindi: परिश्रमी
Synonyms: Diligent, assiduous
Antonyms: Lazy
Example: “Krishna’s industrious nature impressed his bosses.”
“The industrious students finished the project early.”

437. Concede

Meaning: Admit reluctantly
Hindi: स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Acknowledge, grant
Antonyms: Deny
Example: “Nitish conceded defeat after the final vote count.”
“They had to concede that the plan had flaws.”

438. Pay heed to

Meaning: Listen carefully
Hindi: ध्यान देना
Synonyms: Attend, mind
Antonyms: Ignore
Example: “Shyam paid heed to his grandmother’s advice.”
“Few paid heed to the environmental warnings.”

439. Harpoon

Meaning: Spear for fishing
Hindi: हापून
Synonyms: Spear, gig
Example: “Alexa saw traditional harpoons at the whaling museum.”
“The fisherman threw his harpoon at the marlin.”

440. Spear

Meaning: Pointed weapon
Hindi: भाला
Synonyms: Lance, javelin
Example: “Michael displayed ancient spears in his collection.”
“Hunters used spears before guns were invented.”

441. Lance

Meaning: Long spear
Hindi: भाला
Synonyms: Pike, javelin
Example: “Ritesh admired the medieval lance at the museum.”
“The cavalry charged with lances lowered.”

442. Larder

Meaning: Pantry/food storage
Hindi: भंडारघर
Synonyms: Pantry, storeroom
Example: “Umesh kept emergency supplies in the larder.”
“Their larder was well-stocked for the winter.”

443. Bare

Meaning: Minimal/uncovered
Hindi: न्यूनतम
Synonyms: Naked, plain
Antonyms: Covered
Example: “Daya decorated the bare walls with artwork.”
“He told the bare facts without embellishment.”

444. Sit on the fence

Meaning: Remain neutral
Hindi: तटस्थ रहना
Synonyms: Undecided, noncommittal
Antonyms: Take sides
Example: “Deepak refused to sit on the fence during the debate.”
“The senator was criticized for sitting on the fence.”

445. Hit a brick wall

Meaning: Reach an impasse
Hindi: रुकावट आना
Synonyms: Stymied, blocked
Antonyms: Progress
Example: “Tony hit a brick wall in his research.”
“Negotiations hit a brick wall over funding issues.”

446. Imbue

Meaning: Inspire deeply
Hindi: अनुप्राणित करना
Synonyms: Infuse, permeate
Example: “Krishna’s speech imbued them with courage.”
“The teacher imbued students with love for learning.”

447. Instill

Meaning: Gradually introduce
Hindi: मन में बैठाना
Synonyms: Inculcate, implant
Example: “Nitish instilled discipline in his team.”
“Parents try to instill good values in children.”

448. Dodging

Meaning: Avoiding skillfully
Hindi: टालना
Synonyms: Evading, ducking
Example: “Shyam kept dodging questions about his past.”
“The boxer was expert at dodging punches.”

449. Monotonous

Meaning: Dull repetition
Hindi: एकस्वर
Synonyms: Tedious, repetitive
Antonyms: Varied
Example: “Alexa quit her monotonous factory job.”
“The desert landscape appeared monotonous.”

450. Estimation

Meaning: Approximate calculation
Hindi: अनुमान
Synonyms: Assessment, appraisal
Example: “Michael’s estimation proved accurate.”
“Their estimation of costs was too low.”

451. Correspondence

Meaning: Written communication
Hindi: पत्रव्यवहार
Synonyms: Letters, mail
Example: “Ritesh maintained correspondence with colleagues.”
“Their correspondence spanned decades.”

452. Negligent

Meaning: Careless
Hindi: लापरवाह
Synonyms: Remiss, inattentive
Antonyms: Diligent
Example: “Umesh was negligent about safety protocols.”
“The negligent driver caused the accident.”

453. Coarse

Meaning: Rough texture
Hindi: खुरदरा
Synonyms: Bristly, unrefined
Antonyms: Smooth
Example: “Daya’s hands were coarse from farming.”
“The coarse sand irritated their skin.”

454. Succulent

Meaning: Juicy
Hindi: रसीला
Synonyms: Moist, luscious
Example: “Deepak grilled succulent steaks.”
“The succulent fruit was perfectly ripe.”

455. Disrupt

Meaning: Interrupt
Hindi: बाधित करना
Synonyms: Disturb, unsettle
Antonyms: Organize
Example: “Tony’s phone call disrupted the meeting.”
“Protests disrupted traffic downtown.”

456. Devastated

Meaning: Deeply upset
Hindi: तबाह
Synonyms: Shattered, distraught
Example: “Krishna was devastated by the news.”
“They looked devastated after the loss.”

457. Eventually

Meaning: Finally
Hindi: अंततः
Synonyms: Ultimately
Example: “Nitish eventually apologized.”
“The pain eventually subsided.”

458. Leisure

Meaning: Free time
Hindi: अवकाश
Synonyms: Recreation, respite
Example: “Shyam paints during leisure hours.”
“They enjoyed leisure activities together.”

459. Spokesperson

Meaning: Official representative
Hindi: प्रवक्ता
Synonyms: Mouthpiece
Example: “Alexa became the company spokesperson.”
“The spokesperson issued a statement.”

460. Slacken

Meaning: Reduce speed
Hindi: ढीला करना
Synonyms: Loosen, relax
Antonyms: Tighten
Example: “Michael slackened his pace.”
“The storm slackened by evening.”

471. Crèche

Meaning: Daycare center
Hindi: शिशु सदन
Synonyms: Nursery, daycare
Example: “Ritesh drops his toddler at the crèche before work.”
“Working parents rely on crèches for childcare.”

472. Cuisine

Meaning: Style of cooking
Hindi: पाकशैली
Synonyms: Gastronomy, cookery
Example: “Umesh specializes in French cuisine.”
“The restaurant offers authentic regional cuisine.”

473. Inarticulate

Meaning: Unable to express clearly
Hindi: अव्यक्त
Synonyms: Tongue-tied, incoherent
Antonyms: Eloquent
Example: “Daya became inarticulate when nervous.”
“His inarticulate mumbling frustrated everyone.”

474. Eloquent

Meaning: Fluent and persuasive
Hindi: वाक्पटु
Synonyms: Articulate, expressive
Antonyms: Inarticulate
Example: “Deepak gave an eloquent graduation speech.”
“Her eloquent arguments won the debate.”

475. Constrict

Meaning: Make narrower
Hindi: सिकोड़ना
Synonyms: Tighten, compress
Antonyms: Expand
Example: “Tony felt his throat constrict with emotion.”
“The snake constricted its prey.”

476. Choke

Meaning: Prevent breathing
Hindi: दम घुटना
Synonyms: Suffocate, strangle
Example: “Krishna choked on a fish bone.”
“Toxic fumes choked the firefighters.”

477. Smite

Meaning: Strike forcefully
Hindi: प्रहार करना
Synonyms: Slay, defeat
Example: “Nitish read how David smote Goliath.”
“The army was smitten by plague.”

478. Cramp

Meaning: Muscle spasm
Hindi: मरोड़
Synonyms: Spasm, stitch
Example: “Shyam got a cramp while swimming.”
“She massaged her cramping calf muscle.”

479. Clench

Meaning: Grip tightly
Hindi: कसकर पकड़ना
Synonyms: Grip, clasp
Antonyms: Release
Example: “Alexa clenched her fists in anger.”
“He clenched the rope between his teeth.”

480. Condemned

Meaning: Sentenced to punishment
Hindi: दोषी ठहराया
Synonyms: Convicted, doomed
Antonyms: Acquitted
Example: “Michael wrote about condemned prisoners.”
“The building was condemned as unsafe.”

481. Humbled

Meaning: Made less proud
Hindi: नम्र
Synonyms: Humbled, meekened
Antonyms: Arrogant
Example: “Ritesh felt humbled by the honor.”
“The defeat humbled the champion.”

482. Demeaned

Meaning: Lowered in dignity
Hindi: अपमानित
Synonyms: Degraded, belittled
Antonyms: Honored
Example: “Umesh refused to be demeaned by insults.”
“The scandal demeaned the institution.”

483. Stance

Meaning: Official position
Hindi: रुख
Synonyms: Posture, standpoint
Example: “Daya clarified her stance on the issue.”
“The government’s stance remained unchanged.”

484. Bearing

Meaning: Posture/manner
Hindi: चाल-ढाल
Synonyms: Demeanor, carriage
Example: “Deepak’s military bearing commanded respect.”
“Her regal bearing suggested nobility.”

485. Fecund

Meaning: Fertile
Hindi: उपजाऊ
Synonyms: Productive, fruitful
Antonyms: Barren
Example: “Tony farmed the fecund river valley.”
“The writer had a fecund imagination.”

486. Genial

Meaning: Friendly
Hindi: सुशील
Synonyms: Amiable, cordial
Antonyms: Hostile
Example: “Krishna’s genial nature made him popular.”
“The host welcomed us with genial warmth.”

487. Gradually

Meaning: Slowly
Hindi: धीरे-धीरे
Synonyms: Progressively, steadily
Antonyms: Suddenly
Example: “Nitish gradually improved his skills.”
“The sun gradually set behind the hills.”

488. Cordon

Meaning: Barrier
Hindi: घेरा
Synonyms: Barrier, perimeter
Example: “Shyam helped set up a police cordon.”
“They formed a human cordon around the VIP.”

489. Cordon off

Meaning: Enclose an area
Hindi: घेरा करना
Synonyms: Seal off, isolate
Example: “Alexa cordoned off the construction site.”
“Authorities cordoned off the crime scene.”

490. Fabricated

Meaning: Falsely created
Hindi: गढ़ा हुआ
Synonyms: Faked, forged
Antonyms: Genuine
Example: “Michael exposed the fabricated evidence.”
“The entire story was fabricated.”

491. Posthumously

Meaning: After death
Hindi: मरणोपरांत
Example: “Ritesh’s novel was published posthumously.”
“She received the award posthumously.”

492. Laureate

Meaning: Prize winner
Hindi: पुरस्कार विजेता
Synonyms: Awardee, honoree
Example: “Umesh met a Nobel laureate.”
“The poet laureate read her work.”

493. Indomitable

Meaning: Unconquerable
Hindi: अदम्य
Synonyms: Invincible, unyielding
Antonyms: Weak
Example: “Daya admired her indomitable spirit.”
“The team showed indomitable courage.”

494. Pioneer

Meaning: Trailblazer
Hindi: अग्रदूत
Synonyms: Innovator, forerunner
Example: “Deepak pioneered new surgical techniques.”
“She was a pioneer in computer science.”

495. Slothful

Meaning: Lazy
Hindi: आलसी
Synonyms: Indolent, idle
Antonyms: Industrious
Example: “Tony fired his slothful assistant.”
“The slothful student missed deadlines.”

496. Springboard

Meaning: Starting point
Hindi: आधार
Synonyms: Launchpad, catalyst
Example: “Krishna used the internship as a springboard.”
“The success became a springboard for her career.”

497. Effervescent

Meaning: Bubbly/vibrant
Hindi: उत्साहपूर्ण
Synonyms: Bubbly, vivacious
Antonyms: Dull
Example: “Nitish loved her effervescent personality.”
“The effervescent drink tickled his nose.”

498. Turn topsy-turvy

Meaning: Completely change
Hindi: उलट-पुलट करना
Synonyms: Overturn, disrupt
Example: “Shyam’s news turned our plans topsy-turvy.”
“The storm turned the house topsy-turvy.”

499. A square deal

Meaning: Fair treatment
Hindi: न्यायसंगत समझौता
Synonyms: Fair shake, justice
Example: “Alexa demanded a square deal for workers.”
“The contract offered a square deal for both parties.”

500. Keep your head calm

Meaning: Remain composed
Hindi: शांत रहना
Synonyms: Stay cool, collected
Antonyms: Panic
Example: “Michael kept his head calm during the crisis.”
“She kept her head calm despite the chaos.”

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