Synonyms - Tier II

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Synonyms

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Accrue (बढ़ना): to happen or result as a natural growth or addition.

Example: Interest will accrue on the account.
Synonyms: accumulate, gather, grow.

Acquiesce (मान लेना): to agree or consent quietly without protest.

Example: He seemed to acquiesce to his boss's demands.
Synonyms: comply, consent, agree.

Acrimony (कटुता): bitterness or ill feeling.

Example: The meeting ended in acrimony.
Synonyms: bitterness, resentment, rancor

Adage (कहावत): a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation.

Example: The adage "out of sight, out of mind" often applies.
Synonyms: proverb, saying, maxim.

Addendum (परिशिष्ट): something added; especially a supplement to a book.

Example: The addendum contains useful information.
Synonyms: supplement, appendix, extension.

Adhere (पालन करना): to stick fast; cling; attach.

Example: The glue will adhere the paper to the wall.
Synonyms: stick, bind, cling.

Adjacent (समीपस्थ): next to or adjoining something else.

Example: The hotel is adjacent to the beach.
Synonyms: adjoining, neighboring, next to.

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Adjudicate (निर्णय देना): to make a formal judgment on a disputed matter.

Example: The committee will adjudicate on all betting disputes.
Synonyms: judge, decide, settle.

Admonish (सचेत करना): to caution, advise, or counsel against something.

Example: She admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven.
Synonyms: warn, rebuke, scold.

Adroit (निपुण): cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious.

Example: She was adroit at handling the situation.
Synonyms: skillful, adept, clever

Bolster (मजबूत करना): to add to, support, or uphold.

Example: They need to bolster their defenses.
Synonyms: support, strengthen, reinforce.

Bombastic (आडंबरी): high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.

Example: His bombastic speech did not impress the voters.
Synonyms: pompous, blustering, grandiloquent.

Boon (वरदान): something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit.

Example: The good weather has been a boon for many businesses.
Synonyms: blessing, benefit, advantage.

Brash (ढीठ): self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

Example: His brash manner was off-putting.
Synonyms: impudent, cheeky, brazen.

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Brazen (बेशर्म): bold and without shame.

Example: He made a brazen attempt to cheat in the exam.
Synonyms: bold, shameless, unashamed.

Brevity (संक्षिप्तता): shortness of time or duration; briefness.

Example: The brevity of the concert disappointed the audience.
Synonyms: briefness, conciseness, terseness.

Brittle (नाज़ुक): having hardness and rigidity but little tensile strength; breaking readily
with a comparatively smooth fracture, as glass.
Example: The brittle glass shattered into pieces.
Synonyms: fragile, frail, delicate.

Bumptious (घमंडी): offensively self-assertive.

Example: He is a bumptious and arrogant individual.
Synonyms: arrogant, presumptuous, self-important.

Burgeon (उगना): to grow or develop quickly; flourish.

Example: The town is burgeoning into a city.
Synonyms: flourish, thrive, expand.

Bustle (हलचल): to move or act with a great show of energy.

Example: She bustled about the kitchen preparing dinner.
Synonyms: hustle, hurry, rush.

Charlatan (ठग): a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.
Example: He was exposed as a charlatan.
Synonyms: fraud, quack, impostor.

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Chastise (दंड देना): to reprimand severely.

Example: He was chastised for his thoughtless actions.
Synonyms: scold, rebuke, reprimand.

Chivalry (शौर्य): the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
Example: The tales of King Arthur celebrate the code of chivalry.
Synonyms: knighthood, gallantry, valor.

Chronic (दीर्घकालिक): (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Example: He was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Synonyms: persistent, long-lasting, constant.

Circumvent (परिहार करना): find a way around (an obstacle).

Example: He found a clever way to circumvent the rules.
Synonyms: bypass, avoid, evade.

Clandestine (गुप्त): kept secret or done secretively.

Example: They held a clandestine meeting in the basement.
Synonyms: secret, covert, hidden.

Coalesce (एक हो जाना): come together to form one mass or whole.

Example: The small companies coalesced into a corporation.
Synonyms: merge, unite, amalgamate.

Coerce (मजबूर करना): to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or
threats.
Example: They were coerced into agreeing to the contract.
Synonyms: compel, force, pressure.

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Complacent (आत्मसंतुष्ट): showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's

achievements.
Example: He became complacent about his health.
Synonyms: smug, self-satisfied, self-congratulatory.

Condone (अनदेखी करना): accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or
offensive) to continue.
Example: The college cannot condone any behavior that involves substance abuse.
Synonyms: ignore, overlook, tolerate

Demure (संकोची): (of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy.
Example: She was always quiet and demure.
Synonyms: modest, shy, reserved.

Deplete (खत्म करना): use up the supply or resources of.

Example: The resources of the planet are being rapidly depleted.
Synonyms: exhaust, use up, consume.

Desolate (सुनसान): (of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal
emptiness.
Example: The town was desolate after the storm.
Synonyms: bleak, bare, stark

Detriment (हानि): the state of being harmed or damaged.

Example: He is engrossed in his work to the detriment of his health.
Synonyms: harm, damage, injury.

Deviate (भटकना): to depart from an established course or norms.

Example: If you deviate from the script, the play will be ruined.
Synonyms: diverge, digress, drift.

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Dexterous (निपुण): showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

Example: The surgeon was dexterous and performed the operation successfully.
Synonyms: skillful, adept, deft.

Diligent (मेहनती): having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Example: He was diligent in his pursuit of success.
Synonyms: industrious, hard-working, assiduous.

Diminish (कम करना): make or become less.

Example: The noise gradually diminished.
Synonyms: decrease, decline, reduce.

Dire (खतरनाक): (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.

Example: Dire consequences will follow if you continue this behavior.
Synonyms: terrible, dreadful, atrocious.

Discern (पहचानना): perceive or recognize (something).

Example: He can discern the truth from her expression.
Synonyms: perceive, detect, distinguish.

Emaciate (क्षीण होना): to become thin or weak.

Example: He was emaciated after the illness.
Synonyms: weaken, wither, thin.

Embellish (सजाना): make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details
or features.
Example: She embellished her dress with sequins.
Synonyms: decorate, adorn, ornament.

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Emerge (निकलना): move out of or away from something and come into view.
Example: The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
Synonyms: appear, come out, surface.

Emulate (अनुकरण करना): match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by

imitation.
Example: He sought to emulate his older brother.
Synonyms: imitate, mimic, mirror.

Enamored (मुहब्बत में): be filled with a feeling of love for.

Example: She was completely enamored with him.
Synonyms: in love, infatuated, smitten.

Encroach (अतिक्रमण करना): intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a

right).
Example: The new building encroaches on their land.
Synonyms: intrude, trespass, invade.

Endeavor (प्रयास): try hard to do or achieve something.

Example: They endeavored to finish the project on time.
Synonyms: try, attempt, venture.

Enigma (रहस्य): a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Example: The strange symbols were an enigma to us.
Synonyms: mystery, puzzle, riddle.

Ephemeral (क्षणिक): lasting for a very short time.

Example: The beauty of the rainbow is ephemeral.

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Synonyms: transient, fleeting, short-lived.

Eradicate (समाप्त करना): destroy completely; put an end to.

Example: He wanted to eradicate poverty from his country.
Synonyms: eliminate, wipe out, extinguish.

Figurative (छविमूलक): departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

Example: The phrase "raining cats and dogs" is a figurative expression.
Synonyms: metaphorical, symbolic, representative.

Flabbergast (चौंका देना): surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.

Example: This news has flabbergasted us.
Synonyms: astonish, surprise, shock.

Fleeting (अल्पकालिक): lasting for a very short time.

Example: He had a fleeting moment of joy.
Synonyms: brief, short-lived, quick.

Florid (श्रृंगारपूर्ण): having a red or flushed complexion.

Example: With his florid complexion, he looked like a country squire.
Synonyms: red, ruddy, rosy.

Fluctuate (अस्थिर होना): rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

Example: Trade with other countries tends to fluctuate from year to year.
Synonyms: vary, change, swing.

Foment (उकसाना): instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of

action).

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Example: They accused him of fomenting political unrest.

Synonyms: incite, provoke, agitate.

Forbearance (धैर्य): patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.

Example: Her forbearance in the face of injustice was admirable.
Synonyms: patience, tolerance, restraint.

Frivolous (तुच्छ): not having any serious purpose or value.

Example: Courts are being clogged up by frivolous claims.
Synonyms: flippant, giddy, foolish.

Frugal (मितव्ययी): sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

Example: He led a remarkably frugal existence.
Synonyms: thrifty, economical, sparing.

Furtive (चोरी छिपे): attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a
belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example: He cast a furtive glance in our direction.
Synonyms: secretive, covert, clandestine.

Guile (कपट): sly or cunning intelligence.

Example: He used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle.
Synonyms: cunning, craftiness, artfulness.

Gullible (भोला-भाला): easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

Example: The swindler found it easy to sell to gullible customers.
Synonyms: naive, trusting, credulous.

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Gusto (उत्साह): enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest.

Example: He sang the national anthem with gusto.
Synonyms: enthusiasm, eagerness, keenness.

Guttural (कं ठयुक्त): (of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.
Example: His voice was a guttural growl due to his cold.
Synonyms: throaty, gravelly, raspy.

Gypsy (घुमक्कड़): a member of a traveling people traditionally living by itinerant trade and
fortune telling.
Example: The gypsy woman read my fortune.
Synonyms: wanderer, roamer, nomad.

Glint (चमक): give out or reflect small flashes of light.

Example: His eyes glinted with amusement.
Synonyms: gleam, sparkle, twinkle.
Gobble (भूंखड़): eat (something) hurriedly and noisily.
Example: He gobbled down his sandwich.
Synonyms: devour, guzzle, bolt.

Gritty (बलीय): showing courage and resolve.

Example: The gritty determination of the players won them the match.
Synonyms: brave, determined, resolute.

Grapple (सामना करना): engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
Example: The two wrestlers grappled with each other.
Synonyms: wrestle, struggle, tussle.

Grueling (कठिन): extremely tiring and demanding.

Example: The grueling race left him exhausted.

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Synonyms: exhausting, strenuous, taxing.

Hapless (दुर्भाग्यशाली): (especially of a person) unfortunate.

Example: The hapless victims of the disaster.
Synonyms: unlucky, unfortunate, luckless.

Harbinger (अग्रदूत): a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
Example: The flowers are the harbinger of spring.
Synonyms: signal, sign, indicator.

Harmonious (सुमेलित): forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

Example: The team worked in a harmonious manner.
Synonyms: compatible, agreeable, balanced.

Haughty (अहंकारी): arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Example: She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Synonyms: arrogant, vain, superior.

Hectic (उत्तेजक): full of incessant or frantic activity.

Example: It was a hectic day at work.
Synonyms: frantic, busy, frenetic.

Hierarchy (अधिकार व्यवस्था): a system in which members of an organization or society are

ranked according to relative status or authority.
Example: The corporate hierarchy was well structured.
Synonyms: ranking, grading, ladder.

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Hinder (विघ्न डालना): create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or
obstruction.
Example: Heavy rains hindered the construction project.
Synonyms: obstruct, impede, hamper.

Histrionic (नाटकीय): overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.

Example: His histrionic reaction was out of proportion.
Synonyms: dramatic, theatrical, exaggerated.

Hostile (शत्रुता पूर्ण): showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Example: He was hostile towards the new regulations.
Synonyms: antagonistic, unfriendly, resentful.

Humdrum (एकसार): lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

Example: She wanted to escape her humdrum life.
Synonyms: monotonous, dull, boring.

Inundate (बहाना): overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.

Example: We've been inundated with complaints from viewers.
Synonyms: overwhelm, flood, deluge.

Invigorate (उत्तेजित करना): give strength or energy to.

Example: The fresh air will invigorate you.
Synonyms: energize, refresh, revitalize.

Isolate (अलग करना): cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others.
Example: The town was isolated by the flood.
Synonyms: segregate, seclude, quarantine.

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Immerse (डू बोना): involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.

Example: She immersed herself in her work.
Synonyms: engross, absorb, engulf.

Impede (रोकना): delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

Example: The saplings were impeded by the weeds.
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, hamper.

Incite (भड़काना): encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

Example: He incited his followers to take revenge.
Synonyms: provoke, stir up, instigate.

Inherit (विरासत में प्राप्त करना): receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of
the previous holder.
Example: She will inherit her father's estate.
Synonyms: receive, obtain, acquire.

Impose (थोपना): force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in

place.
Example: The decision was hers and she imposed it on me.
Synonyms: foist, thrust, inflict.

Innovate (नवीनीकरण करना): make changes in something established, especially by

introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
Example: The company innovates to stay competitive.
Synonyms: modernize, revolutionize, transform.

Insidious (कपटी): proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
Example: The insidious influences of modern technology.
Synonyms: stealthy, subtle, sneaky.

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Jovial (हंसमुख): cheerful and friendly.

Example: He was a jovial and very likable man.
Synonyms: cheerful, jolly, merry.

Jolt (झटका): push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly.

Example: A rogue wave jolted the boat.
Synonyms: bump, jerk, shake.

Jaunt (सैर): a short excursion or journey for pleasure.

Example: She's gone on a jaunt to the shopping mall.
Synonyms: trip, outing, excursion.

Junction (संगम): a point where two or more things are joined.

Example: The junction of the two rivers.
Synonyms: intersection, confluence, crossroads.

Jubilee (जयंती): a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or

fifty years of a reign or activity.
Example: The Queen's Silver Jubilee.
Synonyms: anniversary, celebration, commemoration.

Jealous (ईर्ष्या): feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and

advantages.
Example: He grew jealous of her success.
Synonyms: envious, covetous, desirous.

Junk (कचरा): old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value.
Example: He had a pile of old junk in his backyard.

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Synonyms: clutter, litter, rubbish.

Juvenile (किशोर): of, for, or relating to young people.

Example: Juvenile crime is increasing at an alarming rate.
Synonyms: young, youthful, adolescent

Journey (यात्रा): an act of traveling from one place to another.

Example: He went on a long journey across the country.
Synonyms: trip, expedition, voyage.

Justify (न्यायोचित साबित करना): show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Example: The person accused of the crime justified his actions.
Synonyms: vindicate, warrant, validate.

Kaput (टूट गया): broken and useless; no longer working or effective.

Example: The television is kaput.
Synonyms: broken, ruined, out of order.

Kitsch (नकली): art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive
garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.
Example: The kitsch décor of the restaurant.
Synonyms: tacky, tawdry, garish

Knave (धूर्त): a dishonest man.

Example: The knave tricked the old lady out of her money.
Synonyms: rogue, rascal, villain.

Kingdom (राज्य): a country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.

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Example: The ancient kingdom of Egypt.

Synonyms: realm, dominion, empire.

Keel (नाव की तलवा): the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a
vessel's hull, on which the rest of the hull is built, in some vessels extended downwards
as a blade or ridge.
Example: The ship's keel was laid down in 1914.
Synonyms: bottom, base, backbone.

Keynote (मुख्य विचार): the main theme or gist of a speech, report, or argument.
Example: The keynote of the trial was the defendant's denial.
Synonyms: main idea, essence, crux.

Keepsake (स्मारिका): something that you keep to remember a person, place, or event.
Example: I kept the shell as a keepsake of our trip to the beach.
Synonyms: memento, souvenir, remembrance.

Karma (कर्म): the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence,
viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.
Example: He believed in karma and reincarnation.
Synonyms: fate, destiny, retribution.

Kiln (भट्ठी): a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for calcining
lime or firing pottery.
Example: The pottery is fired in a kiln.
Synonyms: furnace, oven, heater.

Kneel (घुटनों के बल बैठना): be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a

knee.
Example: He had to kneel to tie his shoe.

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Synonyms: genuflect, bow, stoop.

Luxury (ऐश्वर्य): the state of great comfort and extravagant living.

Example: He lived a life of luxury.
Synonyms: opulence, lavishness, richness.

Lacerate (चीरना): tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin).

Example: His face was severely lacerated.
Synonyms: cut, slash, rip.

Lackadaisical (आलसी): lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

Example: A lackadaisical defense left the team vulnerable.
Synonyms: lazy, lethargic, listless.

Latent (अदृश्य): (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or
concealed.
Example: Discovering his latent talent for singing was a surprise.
Synonyms: hidden, dormant, concealed.

Laudable (प्रशंसनीय): deserving praise and commendation.

Example: Laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized.
Synonyms: commendable, praiseworthy, admirable.

Litigation (मुकदमेबाजी): the process of taking legal action.

Example: The company is involved in a litigation case.
Synonyms: legal proceedings, lawsuit, legal action.

Lethal (घातक): sufficient to cause death.

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Example: A lethal dose of poison.

Synonyms: deadly, fatal, mortal.

Literal (शाब्दिक): taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or
allegory.
Example: The literal meaning of the phrase.
Synonyms: word-for-word, verbatim, exact.

Languid (शिथिल): displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow
and relaxed.
Example: They turned with languid movements from back to front so as to tan
evenly.
Synonyms: relaxed, slow, leisurely.

Labyrinth (भूलभुलैया): a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is

difficult to find one's way; a maze.
Example: The movie revolves around a deadly labyrinth.
Synonyms: maze, warren, network.

Modest (विनम्र): unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.

Example: He was always modest about his role in the team's success.
Synonyms: humble, unassuming, self-effacing.

Monotonous (एकरस): dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
Example: The lecture was monotonous and most students were sleeping.
Synonyms: boring, tedious, repetitious.

Morose (उदास): sullen and ill-tempered.

Example: She was morose and silent when she got home.
Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy.

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Mutilate (कटोतरी करना): inflict serious damage on.

Example: The sculpture had been mutilated by vandals.
Synonyms: damage, harm, injure.

Myriad (अनगिनत): a countless or extremely great number of people or things.

Example: Myriads of insects danced around the light above.
Synonyms: multitude, a large number, a great number.

Mystify (गोलमाल करना): utterly bewilder or perplex (someone).

Example: I was completely mystified by his sudden disappearance.
Synonyms: puzzle, baffle, perplex.

Mundane (सांसारिक): lacking interest or excitement; dull.

Example: His mundane, everyday routine was beginning to bore him.
Synonyms: humdrum, ordinary, routine.

Meager (अल्प): (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.

Example: They lived off a meager income.
Synonyms: inadequate, scanty, scant.

Mercurial (चंचल): subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example: His mercurial temperament made him difficult to work with.
Synonyms: volatile, capricious, changeable.

Mirth (हंसी): amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

Example: His clumsy attempt to catch the glass sparked off much mirth.
Synonyms: laughter, hilarity, amusement.

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Notable (ध्यान देने योग्य): worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

Example: She has achieved notable success in her career.
Synonyms: remarkable, noteworthy, outstanding.

Notorious (कु ख्यात): famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
Example: He was notorious for his bad temper.
Synonyms: infamous, scandalous, infamous.

Nurtured (पालन-पोषण किया हुआ): care for and protect (someone or something) while they
are growing.
Example: He nurtured a love of literature from a young age.
Synonyms: foster, encourage, cultivate.

Nullify (रद्द करना): make legally null and void; invalidate.

Example: The court nullified the marriage due to fraud.
Synonyms: invalidate, annul, void.

Nuptial (विवाह संबंधी): relating to marriage or weddings.

Example: The nuptial ceremony took place in the garden.
Synonyms: matrimonial, marital, wedding.

Nostalgia (यादों की दुनिया): a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.
Example: She was filled with nostalgia for her childhood when she visited her old
school.
Synonyms: reminiscence, remembrance, sentimentality.

Nebula (धूम्रके तु): a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as
an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter.

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Example: The Hubble Space Telescope has taken stunning images of distant
nebulae.
Synonyms: galaxy, star cluster, cosmos.

Nourish (पालन पोषण करना): provide with the food or other substances necessary for
growth, health, and good condition.
Example: He was always careful to nourish his mind with good literature.
Synonyms: feed, provide for, sustain.

Negotiate (समझौता करना): try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion.

Example: He negotiated a new contract with his employer.
Synonyms: discuss terms, hold talks, converse.

Nudge (हल्का धक्का): prod lightly in order to draw attention.

Example: He nudged his friend to look at the approaching celebrity.
Synonyms: poke, elbow, jab.

Overwhelm (बहुत अधिक होना): bury or drown beneath a huge mass.

Example: He was overwhelmed by the workload.
Synonyms: swamp, inundate, flood.

Overt (स्पष्ट): done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

Example: He showed his overt disdain for the rules.
Synonyms: obvious, clear, plain.

Oblivious (बेख़बर): not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
Example: She was oblivious to the fact that she had made an error.
Synonyms: unaware, unconscious, heedless.

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Obstruct (रोकना): block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.
Example: She was obstructed in her efforts to reach the door.
Synonyms: block, bar, hinder.

Opine (अपनी राय देना): hold and state as one's opinion.

Example: He opined that the policy would lead to disaster.
Synonyms: suggest, propose, posit.

Ostentatious (दिखावटी): characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to

impress or attract notice.
Example: He wore an ostentatious diamond ring on his little finger.
Synonyms: showy, flashy, flamboyant.

Outrage (नाराज़ी): an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

Example: The decision to close the local hospital has caused outrage.
Synonyms: fury, indignation, anger.

Overtake (पार करना): catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction.
Example: The driver overtook the bus with difficulty.
Synonyms: pass, get past, go by.

Overzealous (अत्यधिक उत्साही): too zealous in one's attitude or behavior.

Example: The overzealous fans of the celebrity caused a disturbance.
Synonyms: fanatical, extremist, excessive.

Oblivion (विस्मरण): the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

Example: He drank himself into oblivion.
Synonyms: unconsciousness, insensibility, stupor.

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Plethora (अधिकता): a large or excessive amount of something.

Example: A plethora of committees and subcommittees.
Synonyms: surplus, excess, abundance.

Pragmatic (व्यावहारिक): dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based
on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Example: A pragmatic approach to politics.
Synonyms: practical, realistic, sensible.

Precarious (अनिश्चित): not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or

collapse.
Example: He made a precarious living as a painter.
Synonyms: uncertain, insecure, risky.

Predecessor (पूर्ववर्ती): a person who held a job or office before the current holder.
Example: The new president's foreign policy is very similar to that of his
predecessor.
Synonyms: precursor, forerunner, antecedent.

Prolific (उत्पादक): producing many works, results, or offspring.

Example: He was a prolific writer.
Synonyms: productive, creative, fertile.

Prominent (प्रमुख): important; famous.

Example: He was a prominent member of the community.
Synonyms: important, well-known, leading.

Propensity (प्रवृत्ति): an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example: He has a propensity for clear thinking.
Synonyms: tendency, inclination, predisposition.

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Prosperous (समृद्ध): successful in material terms; flourishing financially.

Example: He was born into a prosperous family.
Synonyms: wealthy, affluent, well-off.

Provoke (उकसाना): stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or

unwelcome one) in someone.
Example: The decision provoked a storm of protest from the public.
Synonyms: incite, stimulate, stir up.

Prudent (विवेकी): acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Example: It would be prudent to save some money each month.
Synonyms: wise, careful, cautious.

Quaintness (विचित्रता): The state of being attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Example: I was charmed by the quaintness of the village.
Synonyms: charm, old-fashioned, attractiveness.

Quandary (दुविधा): a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult

situation.
Example: I was in a quandary over whether to go ahead or not.
Synonyms: dilemma, uncertainty, confusion.

Quack (झूठा वैद्य): a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge and skill in
some field, typically medicine.
Example: Beware of quacks offering miracle cures.
Synonyms: charlatan, fraud, sham.

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Quorum (न्यायिक संख्या): the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that
must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
Example: The meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum.
Synonyms: majority, assembly, gathering.

Quaver (कं पन): (of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through
nervousness or emotion.
Example: "I'm okay," she said, her voice quavering.
Synonyms: shake, tremble, vibrate.

Qualm (संदेह): an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own
conduct; a misgiving.
Example: He had no qualms about borrowing money.
Synonyms: doubt, misgiving, worry.

Quash (निरस्त करना): reject or void, especially by legal procedure.

Example: His conviction was quashed on appeal.
Synonyms: cancel, rescind, retract.

Quantum (परिमाण): a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the

frequency of the radiation it represents.
Example: A quantum leap in technology.
Synonyms: amount, quantity, measure.

Quagmire (दलदल): an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.

Example: After the economic crash, the country was left in a quagmire.
Synonyms: predicament, quandary, muddle.

Queue (कतार): a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended
to or to proceed.

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Example: She waited in the queue for her turn.

Synonyms: line, row, chain.

Repudiate (अस्वीकार करना): refuse to accept; reject.

Example: She has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders.
Synonyms: reject, deny, disown.

Resilient (लचीला): able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example: The local economy has been remarkably resilient.
Synonyms: strong, tough, hardy.

Reverberate (गूंजना): be repeated several times as an echo.

Example: Her laughter reverberated through the house.
Synonyms: echo, resonate, resound.

Rhetoric (वक्पटुता): the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

Example: He is using a common piece of political rhetoric.
Synonyms: discourse, expression, speech.

Rigorous (कठोर): extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

Example: His analysis is rigorous and detailed.
Synonyms: strict, stringent, exact.

Robust (मजबूत): strong and healthy; vigorous.

Example: The robust financial market was a good sign for the economy.
Synonyms: strong, vigorous, sturdy.

Rumble (गुंजन): make a continuous deep, resonant sound.

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Example: The thunder rumbled in the distance.

Synonyms: resonate, echo, reverberate.

Rupture (फटना): an instance of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely.

Example: A rupture of a blood vessel.
Synonyms: break, split, burst.

Ruthless (निर्दयी): having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

Example: He was ruthless in his pursuit of wealth.
Synonyms: merciless, pitiless, cruel.

Reticent (संकोची): not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

Example: She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
Synonyms: reserved, withdrawn, introverted.

Solicitous (चिंतित): characterized by or showing interest or concern.

Example: She was always solicitous about the welfare of her students.
Synonyms: concerned, caring, considerate.

Solitude (एकांत): the state or situation of being alone.

Example: She enjoyed her moments of solitude.
Synonyms: loneliness, seclusion, isolation.

Somber (उदास): oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave.

Example: The night was somber and still.
Synonyms: serious, grave, sober.

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Spontaneous (स्वतः सिद्ध): performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or

inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
Example: His jokes are absolutely spontaneous.
Synonyms: impromptu, instinctive, automatic.

Steadfast (दृढ़): resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

Example: He remained steadfast in his belief.
Synonyms: loyal, faithful, committed.

Sublime (उत्कृ ष्ट): of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or
awe.
Example: The view of the mountains was simply sublime.
Synonyms: exalted, elevated, noble.

Subtle (सूक्ष्म): (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult

to analyze or describe.
Example: His language expresses rich and subtle meanings.
Synonyms: delicate, fine, faint.

Succinct (संक्षिप्त): (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly

expressed.
Example: She gave a succinct overview of the arguments.
Synonyms: concise, brief, compact.

Superficial (सतही): existing or occurring at or on the surface.

Example: The building suffered only superficial damage.
Synonyms: surface, external, outer.

Sympathetic (सहानुभूतिपूर्ण): feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Example: He was sympathetic toward staff with family problems.

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Synonyms: compassionate, understanding, caring.

Tolerant (सहिष्णु): showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that
one does not necessarily agree with.
Example: Our society should be tolerant and respectful of other cultures.
Synonyms: accepting, understanding, patient.

Trepidation (आतंक): a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
Example: The prospect of speaking in public fills me with trepidation.
Synonyms: fear, anxiety, dread.

Trivial (तुच्छ): of little value or importance.

Example: The money he owed was trivial compared to his overall debt.
Synonyms: unimportant, insignificant, minor.

Tumultuous (उपद्रवी): making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.

Example: The crowd was tumultuous in its celebration.
Synonyms: loud, noisy, chaotic.

Turbulent (अशांत): characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or

calm.
Example: His life was filled with turbulent emotions.
Synonyms: tumultuous, chaotic, disruptive.

Twisted (विकृ त): forced out of its natural or proper shape; crumpled.
Example: He had a twisted smile on his face.
Synonyms: distorted, warped, bent.

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Tyrannical (निरंकु श): exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.

Example: The tyrannical king ruled with an iron fist.
Synonyms: oppressive, authoritarian, dictatorial.

Tactile (स्पर्शनीय): of or connected with the sense of touch.

Example: The fabric is soft and tactile.
Synonyms: tangible, palpable, touchable.

Temporal (सांवरिक): relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.

Example: The king had temporal power over the region.
Synonyms: secular, nonspiritual, worldly.

Tranquil (शांत): free from disturbance; calm.

Example: The tranquil surface of the lake reflected the moon.
Synonyms: peaceful, calm, quiet.

Unkempt (बेडौल): (especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

Example: He had an unkempt beard.
Synonyms: scruffy, messy, disheveled.

Unprecedented (अभूतपूर्व): never done or known before.

Example: The situation is unprecedented in modern times.
Synonyms: unparalleled, unheard of, new.

Unruly (अनियंत्रित): disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.
Example: He is known for his unruly behavior.
Synonyms: wild, disobedient, uncontrollable.

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Unsullied (निर्मल): not spoiled or made impure.

Example: The reputation of the company remains unsullied.
Synonyms: untarnished, pristine, unspoiled.

Unwitting (अनजान): not aware of the full facts.

Example: An unwitting accomplice in the crime.
Synonyms: unaware, ignorant, unconscious.

Uplift (उत्थान): raise the level or standard of something.

Example: The economic reforms are meant to uplift the poor.
Synonyms: elevate, enhance, upgrade.

Usurp (हड़पना): take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Example: The throne was usurped by his own brother.
Synonyms: seize, take over, appropriate.

Utilitarian (उपयोगितावादी): designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

Example: The office building was utilitarian in design.
Synonyms: practical, functional, pragmatic.

Utopia (आदर्शलोक): an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

Example: The book describes a utopia where everyone is equal.
Synonyms: paradise, heaven, Eden.

Unyielding (अड़ा): not giving way to pressure; hard or solid.

Example: The unyielding surface could not be penetrated.
Synonyms: rigid, firm, inflexible.

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Vex (खीझना): make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

Example: The lack of a clear solution vexed him.
Synonyms: annoy, irritate, bother.

Vigilant (सतर्क ): keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Example: The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night.
Synonyms: watchful, alert, attentive.

Vindictive (प्रतिशोधी): having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Example: He was vindictive after being fired.
Synonyms: vengeful, revengeful, retaliatory.

Virtuous (सज्जन): having or showing high moral standards.

Example: She was considered virtuous for her kindness and honesty.
Synonyms: righteous, good, pure.

Visceral (आंत्रिक): relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.
Example: His approach to the problem was more visceral than intellectual.
Synonyms: instinctive, intuitive, gut.

Vivid (प्रचुर): producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Example: She had a vivid imagination.
Synonyms: bright, vibrant, intense.

Voracious (लालची): wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

Example: He was a voracious reader of science fiction.
Synonyms: insatiable, greedy, ravenous.

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Vulnerable (आलोचनीय): susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

Example: He was vulnerable to criticism.
Synonyms: exposed, unprotected, defenseless.

Vehement (उत्साही): showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Example: His vehement opposition to the plan surprised everyone.
Synonyms: passionate, intense, ardent.

Valor (वीरता): great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Example: The soldiers were awarded for their valor in the battle.
Synonyms: bravery, courage, heroism.

Weave (बुनना): create (a piece of cloth) by interlacing long threads passing in one
direction with others at a right angle to them.
Example: She was weaving a basket from straw.
Synonyms: interlace, knit, entwine.

Wreak (नुकसान पहुंचाना): cause (a large amount of damage or harm).

Example: The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal village.
Synonyms: inflict, cause, bring about.

Wrench (मोड़ना): pull or twist (someone or something) suddenly and violently.

Example: He wrenched the door open.
Synonyms: twist, jerk, tug.

Whittle (तराशना): carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.
Example: He was whittling a piece of wood.
Synonyms: carve, shave, pare.

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Wary (सतर्क ): feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Example: Dogs that have been mistreated often become very wary of strangers.
Synonyms: cautious, careful, circumspect.

Withering (मुरझाना): intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated.

Example: She cast a withering glance in his direction.
Synonyms: scornful, disparaging, derogatory.

Wholesome (स्वास्थ्यवर्धक): conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-

being.
Example: The food is wholesome and nutritious.
Synonyms: healthy, nourishing, nutritious.

Wince (सिहरना): give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out
of anticipation of pain or distress.
Example: He winced at the sharp pain in his foot.
Synonyms: flinch, shudder, recoil.

Whirlwind (तूफान): a column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or
funnel shape.
Example: We were caught in a whirlwind during the storm.
Synonyms: cyclone, tornado, twister.

Wallow (लेटना): roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment.
Example: The elephants were wallowing in the mud.
Synonyms: roll, bask, revel.

Xerostomia (मुख-सुखापन): abnormal dryness of the mouth due to insufficient secretion of

saliva.
Example: Certain medications can lead to xerostomia as a side effect.

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Synonyms: dry mouth, cottonmouth, mouth dryness.

Xenograft (विदेशी-प्रत्यारोपण): a graft obtained from a member of one species and

transplanted to a member of another species.
Example: The surgeon used a xenograft from a pig in the heart valve replacement
surgery.
Synonyms: heterograft, transplant, graft.

Xerophyte (मरुद्वीपीय-पौधा): a plant that needs very little water and can live in conditions
that are dry.
Example: Cacti are an example of xerophytes, surviving in the arid desert climate.
Synonyms: desert plant, drought-resistant plant, succulent.

Xylography (लकड़ी-छपाई): the art of engraving on wood, or of printing from such

engravings.
Example: Xylography was an important method of printmaking before the invention
of movable type.
Synonyms: wood engraving, carving, printmaking.

Xanadu (स्वर्ग): an idyllic, exotic, or luxurious place.

Example: The tropical island was a Xanadu, with its beautiful sunsets and pristine
beaches.
Synonyms: paradise, utopia, heaven.

Xerosis (त्वचा-सुखापन): abnormal dryness of the skin.

Example: Xerosis is often a symptom of certain dermatological conditions.
Synonyms: dry skin, skin dryness, aridity.

Xenolith (विदेशी-पत्थर): a rock fragment which becomes enveloped in a larger rock during
the latter's development and hardening.

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Example: The granite xenolith was visible in the larger section of basalt.
Synonyms: foreign rock, embedded rock, rock fragment.

Xiphoid (तलवर-आकार): sword-shaped; specifically, designating a process of the sternum.

Example: The xiphoid process is the lower part of the sternum and is located in the
center of the chest.
Synonyms: sword-shaped, pointed, sharp.

Xanthic (पीला): of, relating to, or tending toward a yellow color.

Example: The xanthic hue of the flower made it stand out in the garden.
Synonyms: yellow, yellowish, golden.

Yarn (धागा): spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.

Example: She bought some yarn to knit a new sweater.
Synonyms: thread, wool, fiber.

Yearly (वार्षिक): occurring once every year.

Example: He makes his yearly visit to his hometown during the holidays.
Synonyms: annual, yearly, every year.

Yeoman (सिपाही): a man holding and cultivating a small landed estate; a freeholder.
Example: The yeoman worked tirelessly to maintain his land and crops.
Synonyms: peasant, farmer, landholder.

Yin and Yang (यिन और यांग): in Chinese philosophy, the two principles, one negative, dark,
and feminine (yin), and one positive, bright, and masculine (yang), whose interaction
influences the destinies of creatures and things.
Example: In the symbol, the yin and yang are represented as two interlocked
shapes, each containing a spot of the other.
Synonyms: dark and light, negative and positive, feminine and masculine.

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Yawn (उबासी लेना): to open the mouth wide and take a deep breath usually as an
involuntary reaction to fatigue or boredom.
Example: The student yawned during the boring lecture.
Synonyms: sigh, gape, yawning.

Yacht (जहाज़): a medium-sized sailing boat equipped for cruising or racing.

Example: He took his new yacht for a spin around the harbor.
Synonyms: boat, ship, vessel.

Yeast (खमीर): a microscopic fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce by
budding, and are capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Example: Yeast is an essential ingredient in bread making.
Synonyms: leaven, ferment, fungus.

Yen (इच्छा): a longing or yearning.

Example: She had a yen to travel and see the world.
Synonyms: desire, craving, wish.

Youthful (युवा): characteristic of young people.

Example: He maintains a youthful outlook on life.
Synonyms: young, juvenile, adolescent.

Yoke (जोड़ा): a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and
attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull.
Example: The farmer yoked the oxen together to plow the field.
Synonyms: harness, collar, coupling.

Zilch (कु छ नहीं): nothing, not anything.

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Example: I know zilch about car repairs.

Synonyms: nothing, zero, none.

Zephyr (हवाई जहाज़): a light or west wind, often personified in poetry.

Example: The zephyr blew gently through the meadow.
Synonyms: breeze, wind, draft.

Zombie (ज़ोंबी): a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and
Caribbean religions.
Example: In the movie, the town was overrun by zombies.
Synonyms: living dead, undead, ghoul.

Zillion (असंख्य): a very large indeterminate number.

Example: There are zillions of stars in the universe.
Synonyms: multitude, plethora, myriad.

Zoology (प्राणी विज्ञान): the scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology,
classification, and distribution of animals.
Example: She is studying zoology at the university because she loves animals.
Synonyms: animal biology, animal science, study of animals.

Zircon (ज़िरकॉन): a mineral occurring as prismatic crystals, typically brown but sometimes
in translucent forms of gemstone quality.
Example: The necklace was made of zircon, giving it a diamond-like sparkle.
Synonyms: gemstone, crystal, mineral.

Zebra (ज़ेबरा): an African wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane.
Example: The zebra is recognized by its distinctive black and white stripes.
Synonyms: wild horse, striped horse, African mammal.

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Zygote (युग्मज): a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized
ovum.
Example: The zygote is the first stage in the development of a new organism.
Synonyms: fertilized egg, embryo, seed.

Zenith (चरम बिंदु): the highest point reached by a celestial or other object.
Example: The sun was at its zenith and cast no shadows.
Synonyms: peak, pinnacle, apex.

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