Unit 57
1. petulant (adj.) – rude; peevish
Example: The tired child became petulant and refused to cooperate.
Synonyms: irritable, cranky, fractious
Antonyms: agreeable, good-natured, patient
Nepali Meaning: रिसाउने; चिढाउने
Nepali Example: थकित बच्चा रिसाउने स्वभावको भएर सहयोग गर्न अस्वीकार गर्यो।
2. phlegmatic (adj.) – calm; unemotional
Example: His phlegmatic response to the crisis surprised everyone.
Synonyms: stoic, impassive, composed
Antonyms: excitable, emotional, volatile
Nepali Meaning: शान्त; भावनाहीन
Nepali Example: संकटप्रति उनको शान्त प्रतिक्रियाले सबैलाई आश्चर्यमा पार्यो।
3. phoenix (n.) – symbol of rebirth
Example: The city rose like a phoenix from the earthquake’s destruction.
Synonyms: rebirth, revival
Antonyms: (no direct antonym)
Nepali Meaning: पुनर्जन्मको प्रतीक
Nepali Example: शहर भूकम्पको विनाशबाट फिनिक्स जस्तै उठ्यो।
4. physiognomy (n.) – facial features
Example: The artist studied the model’s physiognomy carefully.
Synonyms: countenance, visage, facial structure
Nepali Meaning: अनुहारका विशेषताहरू
Nepali Example: कलाकारले मोडेलको अनुहारका विशेषताहरू ध्यानपूर्वक अध्ययन गरे।
5. piety (n.) – religious devotion
Example: The nun was known for her deep piety.
Synonyms: devoutness, reverence, sanctity
Antonyms: impiety, irreverence
Nepali Meaning: धार्मिक भक्ति
Nepali Example: सन्यासिनी आफ्नो गहिरो धार्मिक भक्तिको लागि चिनिन्थिन्।
6. piquant (adj.) – pleasantly stimulating
Example: The salad had a piquant dressing that enhanced its flavor.
Synonyms: spicy, tangy, zesty
Antonyms: bland, tasteless
Nepali Meaning: स्वादिलो; उत्तेजक
Nepali Example: सलादमा स्वाद बढाउने उत्तेजक ड्रेसिंग थियो।
7. pique (n.) – feeling of wounded pride
Example: She left the meeting in a fit of pique after the criticism.
Synonyms: irritation, resentment, annoyance
Antonyms: delight, pleasure
Nepali Meaning: अपमानको भावना
Nepali Example: आलोचना पछि उनी बैठकबाट रिसाएर गइन्।
8. placate (v.) – to pacify
Example: The manager tried to placate the angry customer.
Synonyms: appease, mollify, conciliate
Antonyms: aggravate, provoke
Nepali Meaning: शान्त पार्नु
Nepali Example: प्रबन्धकले रिसाएको ग्राहकलाई शान्त पार्न खोजे।
9. placid (adj.) – calm; peaceful
Example: The lake was placid in the morning light.
Synonyms: tranquil, serene, undisturbed
Antonyms: agitated, turbulent
Nepali Meaning: शान्त; सुखद
Nepali Example: बिहानको उज्यालोमा तालाब शान्त थियो।
10. plaintive (adj.) – sorrowful
Example: The plaintive song expressed deep sadness.
Synonyms: mournful, melancholy, wistful
Antonyms: cheerful, joyful
Nepali Meaning: दुःखद; शोकपूर्ण
Nepali Example: दुःखद गीतले गहिरो दुःख व्यक्त गर्यो।