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Tuberculosis (noun)

A serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and is caused by bacteria. क्षय रोग

Synonyms: TB, Consumption, Phthisis, Tubercular Disease

Antonyms: Health, Wellness, Soundness, Fitness

Example: Tuberculosis can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Photosynthesis (noun)

The process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water. प्रकाश संश्लेषण

Synonyms: Carbon Assimilation, Light Assimilation, Photoassimilation, Phototrophy

Antonyms: Respiration, Decomposition, Breakdown, Catabolism

Example: Plants use sunlight during photosynthesis to produce their food.

Microprocessor (noun)

A small electronic device containing the central processing unit of a computer on a single integrated circuit. सूक्ष्म संसाधक

Synonyms: Processor, CPU, Microchip, Processing Unit

Antonyms: Manual System, Mechanical Device, Non-electronic System, Analog Mechanism

Example: The microprocessor performs millions of calculations every second.

Broadcast (verb)

To transmit a programme or information by radio, television, or other communication systems. प्रसारित करना

Synonyms: Transmit, Air, Televise, Disseminate

Antonyms: Conceal, Suppress, Withhold, Restrict

Example: The channel will broadcast the cricket match live tonight.

Refrigerate (verb)

To make or keep something cold, especially food, in order to preserve it. शीतल रखना

Synonyms: Chill, Cool, Freeze, Preserve

Antonyms: Heat, Warm, Thaw, Defrost

Example: You should refrigerate the milk immediately after opening the packet.

Reschedule (verb)

To arrange an event or activity for a different time or date. पुनर्निर्धारित करना

Synonyms: Rearrange, Postpone, Rebook, Reappoint

Antonyms: Maintain, Retain, Keep, Confirm

Example: The committee decided to reschedule the meeting for next Monday.

Insufferable (adjective)

Extremely unpleasant, annoying, or difficult to tolerate. असहनीय

Synonyms: Intolerable, Unbearable, Unendurable, Excruciating

Antonyms: Tolerable, Bearable, Endurable, Acceptable

Example: The insufferable heat made it difficult to work outdoors.

Glutinous (adjective)

Having a sticky or glue-like consistency. चिपचिपा

Synonyms: Sticky, Gummy, Viscous, Adhesive

Antonyms: Dry, Nonsticky, Loose, Fluid

Example: The cooked rice had a soft and glutinous texture.

Poisonous (adjective)

Containing or producing a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death. विषैला

Synonyms: Toxic, Venomous, Noxious, Deadly

Antonyms: Harmless, Safe, Nontoxic, Wholesome

Example: Some wild mushrooms are poisonous and should never be eaten.

Supersonic (adjective)

Moving at a speed greater than the speed of sound. ध्वनि की गति से तेज

Synonyms: Faster-than-sound, High-speed, Ultrasonic, Transonic

Antonyms: Subsonic, Slow, Low-speed, Infrasonic

Example: The supersonic aircraft travelled faster than the speed of sound.

Underpay (verb)

Pay someone less than is fair or deserved for their work. कम भुगतान करना

Synonyms: Undercompensate, Shortchange, Underreward, Exploit

Antonyms: Overpay, Compensate, Reward, Reimburse

Example: The company was criticized for underpaying its workers.

Outsell (verb)

Sell more of a product than another person, company, or product. से अधिक बेचना

Synonyms: Surpass, Outperform, Exceed, Eclipse

Antonyms: Trail, Lag, Underperform, Lose

Example: The new smartphone managed to outsell all its competitors.

Misbehave (verb)

Behave badly or in an unacceptable manner. दुर्व्यवहार करना

Synonyms: Misconduct, Disobey, Transgress, Offend

Antonyms: Behave, Obey, Conform, Comply

Example: The teacher warned the students not to misbehave during the trip.

Disagreeable (adjective)

Unpleasant, unfriendly, or difficult to deal with. अप्रिय

Synonyms: Unpleasant, Offensive, Unfriendly, Objectionable

Antonyms: Agreeable, Pleasant, Amiable, Delightful

Example: His disagreeable manner made it difficult for others to work with him.

Algebraic (adjective)

Relating to algebra or involving algebraic expressions and operations. बीजगणितीय

Synonyms: Algebraical, Mathematical, Symbolic, Equational

Antonyms: Numerical, Nonalgebraic, Verbal, Geometric

Example: The students learned to simplify complex algebraic expressions.

Preparatory (adjective)

Serving as preparation for something that will happen later. तैयारी संबंधी

Synonyms: Preliminary, Introductory, Prefatory, Preparative

Antonyms: Final, Concluding, Subsequent, Ultimate

Example: The candidates attended a preparatory course before the examination.

Marketability (noun)

The quality of being attractive to buyers and easy to sell. विक्रय-योग्यता

Synonyms: Salability, Commerciality, Desirability, Saleability

Antonyms: Unmarketability, Unsalability, Undesirability, Unattractiveness

Example: Good packaging can greatly improve the marketability of a product.

Expressiveness (noun)

The quality of effectively conveying thoughts, feelings, or emotions. अभिव्यक्तिपूर्णता

Synonyms: Eloquence, Vividness, Articulateness, Emotiveness

Antonyms: Inexpressiveness, Dullness, Restraint, Impassiveness

Example: The expressiveness of her performance impressed the entire audience.

Partnership (noun)

A relationship in which two or more people or organizations work together or share a business. साझेदारी

Synonyms: Alliance, Association, Collaboration, Cooperation

Antonyms: Rivalry, Opposition, Separation, Competition

Example: The two companies formed a partnership to develop new technology.

Beverage (noun)

A drink, especially one other than water. पेय पदार्थ

Synonyms: Drink, Refreshment, Liquor, Potable

Antonyms: Food, Solid, Meal, Edible

Example: Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases · 4 Sep 2026

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1. Synonym of Supersonic

2. Antonym of Disagreeable

3. Synonym of Partnership

4. Antonym of Glutinous

5. Synonym of Tuberculosis

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