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Phrasal Verb of the day

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Source: Phrasal Verb of the day · 25 Aug 2026

Example –Give me your phone number and I will call you up when we are in town.

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Mycology (noun)

The scientific study of fungi. कवक विज्ञान

Synonyms: Fungology, Fungal Science, Fungal Biology, Study of Fungi

Antonyms: Bacteriology, Virology, Zoology, Botany

Example: She studied mycology to learn about different species of fungi.

Humid (adjective)

Having a high level of moisture in the air. आर्द्र

Synonyms: Damp, Moist, Muggy, Sultry

Antonyms: Dry, Arid, Parched, Dehumidified

Example: The weather was extremely humid after the heavy rain.

Choke (verb)

To have difficulty breathing because the throat or airway is blocked. दम घुटना

Synonyms: Suffocate, Strangle, Gag, Smother

Antonyms: Breathe, Unblock, Clear, Free

Example: He began to choke after a piece of food got stuck in his throat.

Autopsy (noun)

A medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. शव-परीक्षण

Synonyms: Postmortem, Necropsy, Dissection, Examination

Antonyms: Burial, Cremation, Interment, Preservation

Example: The doctor performed an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Gasp (verb)

To take a sudden short breath, especially because of surprise, pain or difficulty in breathing. हांफना

Synonyms: Pant, Wheeze, Puff, Gulp

Antonyms: Exhale, Breathe, Relax, Sigh

Example: She gasped in surprise when she saw the magnificent palace.

Homologous (adjective)

Similar in structure, position or origin, especially because of a common ancestry. समजात

Synonyms: Corresponding, Similar, Equivalent, Related

Antonyms: Dissimilar, Unrelated, Nonhomologous, Heterologous

Example: The forelimbs of humans and whales are homologous structures.

Anglophile (noun)

A person who greatly admires England, its people or its culture. इंग्लैंड-प्रेमी

Synonyms: England-Lover, Britophile, Admirer, Enthusiast

Antonyms: Anglophobe, Britophobe, Critic, Detractor

Example: As an Anglophile, he was fascinated by British history and literature.

Parched (adjective)

Extremely dry, especially because of heat or lack of water. अत्यंत शुष्क

Synonyms: Dry, Arid, Scorched, Dehydrated

Antonyms: Moist, Damp, Wet, Saturated

Example: After walking for hours in the desert, the travellers were completely parched.

Perspire (verb)

To produce sweat through the skin, especially because of heat or physical activity. पसीना बहाना

Synonyms: Sweat, Exude, Transpire, Secrete

Antonyms: Cool, Chill, Dry, Dehydrate

Example: We began to perspire heavily while exercising in the hot sun.

Cemetery (noun)

A place where dead people are buried. कब्रिस्तान

Synonyms: Graveyard, Burial Ground, Necropolis, Churchyard

Antonyms: Birthplace, Nursery, Maternity Ward, Cradle

Example: The old cemetery contained graves dating back hundreds of years.

Astigmatism (noun)

A defect in the eye caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, resulting in blurred or distorted vision. दृष्टिवैषम्य

Synonyms: Visual Defect, Refractive Error, Optical Defect, Vision Disorder

Antonyms: Normal Vision, Clear Vision, Emmetropia, Visual Acuity

Example: Her blurred vision was caused by astigmatism.

Aerate (verb)

To introduce air into a substance, especially soil, water, or a liquid. हवा मिलाना

Synonyms: Ventilate, Oxygenate, Air, Aerify

Antonyms: Suffocate, Seal, Smother, Deoxygenate

Example: Farmers aerate the soil to improve the growth of plant roots.

Bibulous (adjective)

Excessively fond of drinking alcoholic beverages. मद्यपान का अत्यधिक शौकीन

Synonyms: Drunken, Boozy, Alcoholic, Inebriate

Antonyms: Sober, Abstinent, Temperate, Teetotal

Example: His bibulous habits often caused embarrassment at social gatherings.

Banister (noun)

A handrail supported by posts along the side of a staircase. सीढ़ियों की रेलिंग

Synonyms: Handrail, Railing, Balustrade, Rail

Antonyms: Opening, Gap, Passage, Unbarred Space

Example: She held the banister firmly while walking down the stairs.

Billow (verb)

To swell outward or move in a large flowing mass, especially because of wind. लहराना

Synonyms: Swell, Surge, Balloon, Undulate

Antonyms: Contract, Shrink, Flatten, Subside

Example: The curtains began to billow in the strong wind.

Berserk (adjective)

Wildly uncontrolled with anger, excitement, or violent emotion. उन्मत्त

Synonyms: Frenzied, Crazed, Manic, Uncontrolled

Antonyms: Calm, Controlled, Composed, Peaceful

Example: The crowd went berserk after their team scored the winning goal.

Chlorophyll (noun)

The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. पर्णहरित

Synonyms: Leaf Green, Green Pigment, Plant Pigment, Photosynthetic Pigment

Antonyms: Chlorosis, Etiolation, Depigmentation, Achlorophyllousness

Example: Chlorophyll enables plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

Bayonet (noun)

A long pointed blade designed to be attached to the muzzle of a rifle. संगीन

Synonyms: Blade, Dagger, Spear, Knife

Antonyms: Shield, Armour, Defence, Protection

Example: The soldier fixed a bayonet to the end of his rifle.

Ceramic (adjective)

Made from clay that has been shaped and hardened by heating. मृत्तिका से निर्मित

Synonyms: Earthenware, Pottery, Porcelain, Clay-Based

Antonyms: Metallic, Wooden, Plastic, Organic

Example: The kitchen floor was covered with ceramic tiles.

Autograph (noun)

A person’s signature, especially that of a famous person, given as a keepsake. हस्ताक्षर

Synonyms: Signature, Inscription, Signing, Endorsement

Antonyms: Anonymity, Unsigned Mark, Forgery, Facsimile

Example: The young fan asked the actor for his autograph.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Anglophile

2. Antonym of Mycology

3. Synonym of Astigmatism

4. Antonym of Cemetery

5. Synonym of Humid

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