- Acerbic
Meaning (English): Sharp and critical in speech or writing
Meaning (Hindi): कटु
Sentence: The critic was known for his acerbic comments on films.
Synonyms: Caustic, Sardonic - Bifurcate
Meaning (English): To divide into two branches or parts
Meaning (Hindi): दो भागों में विभाजित करना
Sentence: The road bifurcates just after the bridge.
Synonyms: Divide, Split - Circumlocution
Meaning (English): Using many words to express an idea indirectly
Meaning (Hindi): घुमा-फिराकर बात करना
Sentence: Avoid circumlocution and answer the question directly.
Synonyms: Verbosity, Periphrasis - Diffidence
Meaning (English): Lack of self-confidence
Meaning (Hindi): आत्मविश्वास की कमी
Sentence: Her diffidence disappeared after a few successful presentations.
Synonyms: Shyness, Timidity - Enfranchise
Meaning (English): To give someone rights or privileges, especially the right to vote
Meaning (Hindi): अधिकार प्रदान करना
Sentence: The new law will enfranchise thousands of citizens.
Synonyms: Empower, Authorize - Fetter
Meaning (English): To restrict or restrain
Meaning (Hindi): बंधन में डालना
Sentence: Fear should never fetter your ambitions.
Synonyms: Restrain, Shackle - Glib
Meaning (English): Fluent but insincere
Meaning (Hindi): चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला
Sentence: His glib answers failed to convince the interview panel.
Synonyms: Slick, Smooth-talking - Impetus
Meaning (English): A force that makes something happen or happen faster
Meaning (Hindi): प्रेरणा / गति
Sentence: The government’s new policy gave fresh impetus to exports.
Synonyms: Momentum, Stimulus - Lacuna
Meaning (English): A gap or missing part
Meaning (Hindi): कमी / रिक्त स्थान
Sentence: Researchers found a lacuna in the historical records.
Synonyms: Gap, Void - Pithy
Meaning (English): Brief but meaningful
Meaning (Hindi): संक्षिप्त एवं सारगर्भित
Sentence: His pithy remarks left a lasting impression.
Synonyms: Concise, Succinct
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