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Source: The Indian Express · 29 Aug 2026A side-to-side, “penguin-like” walk in women may look like a simple effect of ageing, but it shouldn’t automatically be dismissed. Physiotherapist Dr Akash Singh recently explained that this pattern, known as a waddling gait, can be associated with weakness in the hip muscles.
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Marsupial (noun)
A mammal whose young are typically carried and nursed in a pouch after birth. धानीधारी स्तनपायी
Synonyms: Pouched Mammal, Metatherian, Pouch-Bearer, Marsupian
Antonyms: Placental Mammal, Eutherian, Monotreme, Egg-Laying Mammal
Example: The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial native to Australia.
Francophile (noun)
A person who greatly admires France, its people, culture, or language. फ्रांस-प्रेमी व्यक्ति
Synonyms: France-Lover, Francophilist, Francophile Enthusiast, Admirer of France
Antonyms: Francophobe, France-Hater, Anti-French Person, Detractor of France
Example: As a devoted Francophile, she enjoyed French literature, cuisine, and cinema.
Hemlock (noun)
A highly poisonous plant, especially one historically used as a deadly poison. विषैला पौधा
Synonyms: Poison Hemlock, Conium, Poison Parsley, Deadly Hemlock
Antonyms: Antidote, Remedy, Cure, Medicine
Example: Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking a preparation made from hemlock.
Alabaster (noun/adjective)
A smooth, fine-grained white stone used for carving; also describing something very pale or white. सफेद चिकना पत्थर; अत्यंत श्वेत
Synonyms: Gypsum, White Stone, Pale, Ivory-White
Antonyms: Black, Dark, Dusky, Swarthy
Example: The sculptor carved an elegant figure from alabaster.
Scalene (adjective)
Having all sides of unequal length, especially describing a triangle. विषमबाहु
Synonyms: Unequal-Sided, Asymmetrical, Irregular, Non-Equilateral
Antonyms: Equilateral, Isosceles, Equal-Sided, Symmetrical
Example: A scalene triangle has three sides of different lengths.
Obsidian (noun)
A naturally occurring dark volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. ज्वालामुखीय काँच
Synonyms: Volcanic Glass, Lava Glass, Natural Glass, Black Glass
Antonyms: Transparent Glass, Clear Glass, Pale Material, Translucent Material
Example: Ancient people fashioned sharp cutting tools from obsidian.
Jaywalk (verb)
To cross or walk in a street illegally or without following traffic regulations. यातायात नियमों का उल्लंघन करते हुए सड़क पार करना
Synonyms: Cross Illegally, Cross Recklessly, Violate Traffic Rules, Cross Unlawfully
Antonyms: Cross Legally, Obey, Comply, Follow Traffic Rules
Example: Pedestrians should not jaywalk across a busy highway.
Piggyback (verb)
To carry or be carried on someone's back or to use an existing system as support for another purpose. पीठ पर लादकर ले जाना; किसी व्यवस्था का सहारा लेना
Synonyms: Carry, Ride, Mount, Hitch
Antonyms: Dismount, Detach, Separate, Unload
Example: The child asked his father to piggyback him across the muddy field.
Gaslight (verb)
To manipulate someone psychologically into doubting their own memory, perception, or judgment. किसी को अपनी स्मृति या समझ पर संदेह करने के लिए मानसिक रूप से भ्रमित करना
Synonyms: Manipulate, Deceive, Mislead, Brainwash
Antonyms: Validate, Reassure, Affirm, Enlighten
Example: He tried to gaslight her into believing that the incident had never happened.
Brainchild (noun)
An original idea, invention, or creation developed by a particular person. किसी व्यक्ति की मौलिक कल्पना या रचना
Synonyms: Idea, Creation, Invention, Concept
Antonyms: Imitation, Copy, Derivative, Plagiarism
Example: The innovative education programme was the brainchild of a young researcher.
Thoracic (adjective)
Relating to the chest or thorax. वक्ष या छाती से संबंधित
Synonyms: Pectoral, Chest-related, Thoracal, Intrathoracic
Antonyms: Abdominal, Pelvic, Cranial, Caudal
Example: The patient complained of severe pain in the thoracic region.
Keepsake (noun)
A small object kept as a reminder of a person or event. स्मृति-चिह्न
Synonyms: Memento, Souvenir, Token, Remembrance
Antonyms: Discard, Trash, Waste, Throwaway
Example: She kept the old photograph as a keepsake from her childhood.
Oxygenate (verb)
To supply, treat, or combine with oxygen. ऑक्सीजन प्रदान करना
Synonyms: Aerate, Oxygenize, Ventilate, Oxidize
Antonyms: Deoxygenate, Suffocate, Deprive, Asphyxiate
Example: The machine helps oxygenate the patient's blood.
Majoritarian (adjective)
Based on or favouring the interests and wishes of the majority, sometimes at the expense of minorities. बहुसंख्यक वर्ग के हितों को प्राथमिकता देने वाला
Synonyms: Majoritative, Majority-based, Dominant, Populist
Antonyms: Minoritarian, Pluralistic, Inclusive, Egalitarian
Example: Critics argued that the policy reflected a majoritarian approach to governance.
Dais (noun)
A raised platform on which a speaker or honoured person stands or sits. ऊँचा मंच
Synonyms: Platform, Podium, Rostrum, Stage
Antonyms: Floor, Ground, Pit, Lower-level
Example: The chief guest was invited to take his seat on the dais.
Chartreuse (noun/adjective)
A bright yellowish-green colour. चमकीला पीला-हरा रंग
Synonyms: Yellow-green, Lime, Greenish-yellow, Citrine
Antonyms: Magenta, Purple, Violet, Crimson
Example: She wore a chartreuse jacket that immediately caught everyone's attention.
Baritone (noun/adjective)
A male singing voice between tenor and bass in range. टेनर और बेस के बीच की पुरुष गायन-स्वर श्रेणी
Synonyms: Baritone-voice, Midrange, Low-tenor, High-bass
Antonyms: Soprano, Treble, Falsetto, High-pitched
Example: His rich baritone voice filled the entire concert hall.
Gaseous (adjective)
Existing in or relating to the state of gas. गैसीय अवस्था में विद्यमान
Synonyms: Vaporous, Aeriform, Vaporous, Gaslike
Antonyms: Solid, Liquid, Condensed, Dense
Example: Water changes into a gaseous state when it evaporates.
Marquee (noun)
A large tent used for social or commercial events; also a projecting roof over an entrance. बड़ा समारोह-तंबू या प्रवेश द्वार के ऊपर निकली हुई छत
Synonyms: Canopy, Pavilion, Awning, Tent
Antonyms: Open-air, Uncovered-space, Exposure, Outdoors
Example: The wedding reception was held in a large marquee in the garden.
Cistern (noun)
A tank used for storing water, especially one supplying a building. पानी संग्रह करने की टंकी
Synonyms: Tank, Reservoir, Container, Vat
Antonyms: Drain, Outlet, Channel, Discharge
Example: Rainwater from the roof was collected in an underground cistern.
Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words
Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Obsidian
2. Antonym of Marsupial
3. Synonym of Thoracic
4. Antonym of Francophile
5. Synonym of Scalene
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