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Equivocal: IPA: /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ Hindi Pronunciation: इ-क्वि-वो-कल (E-qui-vo-kal)

 Root: Latin aequus (equal) + vox (voice).

Etymology: Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Synonyms: Ambiguous, vague, uncertain.

Antonyms: Clear, unambiguous, definite.

Hindi Meaning: अस्पष्ट (Aspasht) / संदिग्ध (Sandigdh).

 Example Sentence: His response to the question was equivocal, leaving us unsure of his intentions.

Incipient: IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/ Hindi Pronunciation: इन्-सिपि-एंट (In-sipi-ent) Root: Latin incipere (to begin).

Etymology: Beginning to happen or develop.

Synonyms: Nascent, initial, developing.

Antonyms: Advanced, mature, developed.

Hindi Meaning: प्रारंभिक (Prarambhik).

Example Sentence:  The incipient stages of the disease are difficult to detect.

Obtuse: IPA: /əbˈtjuːs/ Hindi Pronunciation: ऑब-ट्यूस (Ob-tyus)

Root: Latin obtusus (blunted).

Etymology:  Slow to understand or learn; lacking sharpness of intellect. Synonyms: Dull, stupid, dense.

Antonyms: Sharp, intelligent, quick-witted.

Hindi Meaning: मंदबुद्धि (Mandbuddhi).

 Example Sentence: He was too obtuse to see the obvious solution.

 Lacuna: IPA: /ləˈkjuːnə/ Hindi Pronunciation: ले-क्यू-ना (Le-kyu-na) Root: Latin lacuna (a hollow place).

Etymology: An unfilled space or gap; a missing part.

 Synonyms: Gap, hole, void.

Antonyms: Completeness, fullness.

Hindi Meaning: रिक्त स्थान (Rikta Sthan).

 Example Sentence: There were several lacunae in his account of the incident.

Pernicious: IPA: /pərˈnɪʃəs/ Hindi Pronunciation: पर्-नि-शस (Par-ni-shas) Root: Latin perniciosus (destructive).

Etymology: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Synonyms: Harmful, damaging, destructive.

Antonyms: Beneficial, harmless, helpful.

Hindi Meaning: हानिकारक (Haanikarak).

Example Sentence: The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

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