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1 Coerce (verb)

Coerce - To force someone to do something by threats or pressure. (बलपूर्वक विवश करना)

To force someone to do something by threats or pressure. (बलपूर्वक विवश करना)

Synonyms: Compel, Force, Pressurise, Intimidate

Antonyms: Persuade, Coax, Allow, Encourage

Example: No worker should be coerced into signing a blank agreement.

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2 Askance (adverb)

Askance - With suspicion, disapproval or mistrust; with a sideways look. (संदेह की दृष्टि से)

With suspicion, disapproval or mistrust; with a sideways look. (संदेह की दृष्टि से)

Synonyms: Suspiciously, Doubtfully, Distrustfully, Sideways

Antonyms: Approvingly, Trustingly, Directly, Favourably

Example: Neighbours looked askance at the sudden wealth of the new tenant.

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3 Proportionate (adjective)

Proportionate - Matching in size or degree to something else; suitably measured. (समानुपाती, उचित मात्रा में)

Matching in size or degree to something else; suitably measured. (समानुपाती, उचित मात्रा में)

Synonyms: Commensurate, Balanced, Corresponding, Measured

Antonyms: Excessive, Disproportionate, Unbalanced, Arbitrary

Example: The punishment should be proportionate to the offence.

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4 Frivolous (adjective)

Frivolous - Not serious or sensible; lacking real purpose or worth. (तुच्छ, गैर-गंभीर)

Not serious or sensible; lacking real purpose or worth. (तुच्छ, गैर-गंभीर)

Synonyms: Trivial, Silly, Petty, Flippant

Antonyms: Serious, Grave, Weighty, Sensible

Example: The judge dismissed the frivolous petition within minutes.

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5 Alibi (noun)

Alibi - A claim of being elsewhere when an act occurred; loosely, an excuse. (बहाना, अन्यत्र उपस्थिति का दावा)

A claim of being elsewhere when an act occurred; loosely, an excuse. (बहाना, अन्यत्र उपस्थिति का दावा)

Synonyms: Excuse, Pretext, Defence, Justification

Antonyms: Accusation, Confession, Proof, Admission

Example: He offered a weak alibi for missing the meeting.

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6 Residual (noun/adjective)

Residual - Remaining after the main part is gone; a leftover amount. (अवशिष्ट, बचा हुआ)

Remaining after the main part is gone; a leftover amount. (अवशिष्ट, बचा हुआ)

Synonyms: Leftover, Remaining, Surplus, Vestigial

Antonyms: Primary, Whole, Entire, Principal

Example: After paying the bills, only a residual sum was left for savings.

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7 Meagre (adjective)

Meagre - Very small in amount; less than what is needed. (अल्प, नाममात्र का)

Very small in amount; less than what is needed. (अल्प, नाममात्र का)

Synonyms: Scanty, Paltry, Sparse, Insufficient

Antonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Ample, Copious

Example: He supported a family of five on a meagre monthly wage.

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8 Unforgiving (adjective)

Unforgiving - Harsh and allowing no room for error or weakness. (कठोर, क्षमा न करने वाला)

Harsh and allowing no room for error or weakness. (कठोर, क्षमा न करने वाला)

Synonyms: Merciless, Harsh, Relentless, Unyielding

Antonyms: Forgiving, Lenient, Merciful, Gentle

Example: The mountain trail is unforgiving to those who set out unprepared.

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9 Scrupulous (adjective)

Scrupulous - Very careful, thorough and honest about doing things correctly. (अत्यंत सावधान एवं ईमानदार)

Very careful, thorough and honest about doing things correctly. (अत्यंत सावधान एवं ईमानदार)

Synonyms: Meticulous, Painstaking, Conscientious, Punctilious

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Unscrupulous, Slapdash

Example: The auditor was scrupulous about checking every receipt.

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10 Seductive (adjective)

Seductive - Very attractive and tempting, often in a misleading way. (लुभावना, मोहक)

Very attractive and tempting, often in a misleading way. (लुभावना, मोहक)

Synonyms: Tempting, Alluring, Enticing, Beguiling

Antonyms: Repulsive, Unappealing, Off-Putting, Repellent

Example: Quick money schemes are seductive, but most end in losses.

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11 Lopsided (adjective)

Lopsided - Uneven or unbalanced, with one side heavier or larger. (एकतरफा, असंतुलित)

Uneven or unbalanced, with one side heavier or larger. (एकतरफा, असंतुलित)

Synonyms: Unbalanced, Asymmetrical, Uneven, Skewed

Antonyms: Balanced, Symmetrical, Even, Level

Example: The match ended in a lopsided victory for the home team.

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12 Austerity (noun)

Austerity - Severe cutting of public spending; also extreme plainness or self-denial. (मितव्ययिता, कठोर कटौती)

Severe cutting of public spending; also extreme plainness or self-denial. (मितव्ययिता, कठोर कटौती)

Synonyms: Frugality, Thrift, Retrenchment, Severity

Antonyms: Extravagance, Luxury, Indulgence, Lavishness

Example: Years of austerity left the town's hospitals short of staff.

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13 Dissipate (verb)

Dissipate - To scatter and gradually vanish, or to waste something. (तितर-बितर होना, छँट जाना)

To scatter and gradually vanish, or to waste something. (तितर-बितर होना, छँट जाना)

Synonyms: Disperse, Evaporate, Vanish, Squander

Antonyms: Gather, Accumulate, Condense, Conserve

Example: The morning mist dissipated as the sun rose over the fields.

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14 Unwieldy (adjective)

Unwieldy - Too large, heavy or complicated to be managed easily. (बोझिल, संभालने में कठिन)

Too large, heavy or complicated to be managed easily. (बोझिल, संभालने में कठिन)

Synonyms: Cumbersome, Bulky, Awkward, Ungainly

Antonyms: Manageable, Handy, Compact, Wieldy

Example: The committee grew so unwieldy that no decision could be taken.

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15 Plausibility (noun)

Plausibility - The quality of seeming reasonable or believable. (विश्वसनीयता, संभाव्यता)

The quality of seeming reasonable or believable. (विश्वसनीयता, संभाव्यता)

Synonyms: Credibility, Believability, Likelihood, Reasonableness

Antonyms: Implausibility, Absurdity, Incredibility, Unlikelihood

Example: His excuse had some plausibility until the timings were checked.

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16 Condescension (noun)

Condescension - A patronising attitude that treats others as inferior. (तिरस्कारपूर्ण श्रेष्ठता भाव)

A patronising attitude that treats others as inferior. (तिरस्कारपूर्ण श्रेष्ठता भाव)

Synonyms: Patronage, Superciliousness, Disdain, Haughtiness

Antonyms: Respect, Humility, Deference, Modesty

Example: She answered the villagers' questions with condescension, as if they could not understand.

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17 Unobtrusively (adverb)

Unobtrusively - In a quiet way that does not attract attention. (बिना ध्यान खींचे, चुपचाप)

In a quiet way that does not attract attention. (बिना ध्यान खींचे, चुपचाप)

Synonyms: Discreetly, Quietly, Inconspicuously, Subtly

Antonyms: Conspicuously, Loudly, Blatantly, Obtrusively

Example: The waiter unobtrusively refilled the glasses without interrupting the conversation.

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18 Immutable (adjective)

Immutable - Unable to be changed; fixed forever. (अपरिवर्तनीय, अटल)

Unable to be changed; fixed forever. (अपरिवर्तनीय, अटल)

Synonyms: Unchangeable, Fixed, Permanent, Inalterable

Antonyms: Changeable, Flexible, Mutable, Variable

Example: He treated the old rules as immutable, though they were written decades ago.

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19 Panacea (noun)

Panacea - A supposed remedy that cures all diseases or solves every problem. (रामबाण इलाज)

A supposed remedy that cures all diseases or solves every problem. (रामबाण इलाज)

Synonyms: Cure-All, Elixir, Universal Remedy, Magic Bullet

Antonyms: Poison, Bane, Curse, Palliative

Example: More funding is useful, but it is no panacea for a weak school system.

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20 Volatility (noun)

Volatility - The tendency to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially in mood or prices. (अस्थिरता, उतार-चढ़ाव)

The tendency to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially in mood or prices. (अस्थिरता, उतार-चढ़ाव)

Synonyms: Instability, Fickleness, Turbulence, Unpredictability

Antonyms: Stability, Steadiness, Constancy, Calmness

Example: The share market's volatility made small investors nervous.

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21 Cornice (noun)

Cornice - A decorative horizontal projection at the top of a wall, building, or piece of furniture. (दीवार, भवन या फर्नीचर के शीर्ष पर बनी सजावटी उभरी हुई पट्टी)

A decorative horizontal projection at the top of a wall, building, or piece of furniture. (दीवार, भवन या फर्नीचर के शीर्ष पर बनी सजावटी उभरी हुई पट्टी)

Synonyms: Molding, Ledge, Projection, Crown

Antonyms: Recess, Depression, Indentation, Hollow

Example: The ornate cornice added elegance to the top of the building.

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22 Frieze (noun)

Frieze - A decorative horizontal band, especially on the upper part of a wall or building. (दीवार या भवन के पर ऊपरी भाग बनी सजावटी क्षैतिज पट्टी)

A decorative horizontal band, especially on the upper part of a wall or building. (दीवार या भवन के पर ऊपरी भाग बनी सजावटी क्षैतिज पट्टी)

Synonyms: Band, Border, Ornamentation, Decoration

Antonyms: Plainness, Bareness, Simplicity, Blankness

Example: The ancient temple had a beautifully carved frieze depicting warriors.

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23 Vaudeville (verb)

Vaudeville - A form of theatrical entertainment featuring a variety of short acts such as comedy, music, dance, and acrobatics. (हास्य, संगीत, नृत्य और करतबों से युक्त विविध मनोरंजन कार्यक्रम)

A form of theatrical entertainment featuring a variety of short acts such as comedy, music, dance, and acrobatics. (हास्य, संगीत, नृत्य और करतबों से युक्त विविध मनोरंजन कार्यक्रम)

Synonyms: Variety-show, Revue, Cabaret, Entertainment

Antonyms: Tragedy, Solemnity, Seriousness, Formality

Example: Vaudeville attracted large audiences with its mixture of comedy, music, and dance.

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24 Catatonic (adjective)

Catatonic - In a state of physical and mental unresponsiveness or extreme immobility. (शारीरिक और मानसिक प्रतिक्रिया से रहित या अत्यंत जड़ अवस्था में)

In a state of physical and mental unresponsiveness or extreme immobility. (शारीरिक और मानसिक प्रतिक्रिया से रहित या अत्यंत जड़ अवस्था में)

Synonyms: Unresponsive, Motionless, Immobile, Stuporous

Antonyms: Responsive, Alert, Active, Animated

Example: He remained almost catatonic after hearing the shocking news.

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25 Serrated (adjective)

Serrated - Having a jagged or saw-like edge with sharp projections. (आरी जैसे दाँतेदार किनारे वाला)

Having a jagged or saw-like edge with sharp projections. (आरी जैसे दाँतेदार किनारे वाला)

Synonyms: Jagged, Toothed, Saw-edged, Notched

Antonyms: Smooth, Even, Straight-edged, Unbroken

Example: The serrated knife easily sliced through the crusty bread.

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26 Valise (noun)

Valise - A small suitcase or travelling bag. (छोटा यात्रा-संदूक या बैग)

A small suitcase or travelling bag. (छोटा यात्रा-संदूक या बैग)

Synonyms: Suitcase, Bag, Luggage, Portmanteau

Antonyms: Unpacking, Emptiness, Unburdening, Baggage-free

Example: He packed his clothes into a small valise before leaving for the station.

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27 Wherewithal (noun)

Wherewithal - The money, means, or resources needed for a particular purpose. (आवश्यक धन या साधन)

The money, means, or resources needed for a particular purpose. (आवश्यक धन या साधन)

Synonyms: Resources, Means, Funds, Money

Antonyms: Poverty, Need, Lack, Destitution

Example: She had the talent but lacked the financial wherewithal to start her own business.

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28 Upholster (verb)

Upholster - To cover furniture with padding, fabric, leather, or similar material. (फर्नीचर पर गद्दी और कपड़ा चढ़ाना)

To cover furniture with padding, fabric, leather, or similar material. (फर्नीचर पर गद्दी और कपड़ा चढ़ाना)

Synonyms: Pad, Cushion, Cover, Furnish

Antonyms: Strip, Uncover, Expose, Unpad

Example: They decided to upholster the old sofa with new fabric.

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29 Indurate (verb)

Indurate - To make or become physically hard or emotionally hardened. (कठोर करना या कठोर हो जाना)

To make or become physically hard or emotionally hardened. (कठोर करना या कठोर हो जाना)

Synonyms: Harden, Solidify, Toughen, Callous

Antonyms: Soften, Tenderize, Weaken, Melt

Example: Years of hardship had indurated his attitude toward suffering.

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30 Postprandial (adjective)

Postprandial - Occurring or done after a meal. (भोजन के बाद होने वाला)

Occurring or done after a meal. (भोजन के बाद होने वाला)

Synonyms: After-meal, Post-meal, After-dinner, Post-feeding

Antonyms: Preprandial, Before-meal, Fasting, Anteprandial

Example: A short postprandial walk can aid digestion.

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31 Emboss (verb)

Emboss - Carve, mould or stamp a raised design or pattern on a surface. (सतह पर उभरा हुआ डिजाइन बनाना)

Carve, mould or stamp a raised design or pattern on a surface. (सतह पर उभरा हुआ डिजाइन बनाना)

Synonyms: Engrave, Stamp, Imprint, Ornament

Antonyms: Flatten, Smooth, Erase, Efface

Example: The craftsman embossed a floral pattern on the leather cover.

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32 Buffet (verb)

Buffet - Strike repeatedly and forcefully, especially by wind or waves. (बार-बार जोर से प्रहार करना)

Strike repeatedly and forcefully, especially by wind or waves. (बार-बार जोर से प्रहार करना)

Synonyms: Batter, Pummel, Pound, Assault

Antonyms: Protect, Shield, Shelter, Defend

Example: Powerful waves buffeted the small boat throughout the night.

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33 Befog (verb)

Befog - Make something unclear, confused or difficult to understand. (अस्पष्ट या भ्रमित करना)

Make something unclear, confused or difficult to understand. (अस्पष्ट या भ्रमित करना)

Synonyms: Confuse, Obscure, Bewilder, Cloud

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Illuminate

Example: The complicated explanation only served to befog the issue.

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34 Intercalate (verb)

Intercalate - Insert something between existing things or into a sequence. (बीच में सम्मिलित करना)

Insert something between existing things or into a sequence. (बीच में सम्मिलित करना)

Synonyms: Insert, Interpose, Introduce, Incorporate

Antonyms: Remove, Extract, Omit, Withdraw

Example: The editor decided to intercalate an additional chapter into the manuscript.

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35 Galleon (noun)

Galleon - A large sailing ship formerly used especially by Spain for trade and warfare. (प्राचीन काल का बड़ा पालदार जहाज)

A large sailing ship formerly used especially by Spain for trade and warfare. (प्राचीन काल का बड़ा पालदार जहाज)

Synonyms: Sailing Ship, Vessel, Man-of-war, Merchantman

Antonyms: Canoe, Dinghy, Rowboat, Raft

Example: The Spanish galleon carried valuable goods across the Atlantic.

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36 Madrigal (noun)

Madrigal - A short lyrical song or poem, traditionally written for several voices. (लघु गेय रचना या बहुस्वरीय गीत)

A short lyrical song or poem, traditionally written for several voices. (लघु गेय रचना या बहुस्वरीय गीत)

Synonyms: Song, Air, Part-song, Lyric

Antonyms: Prose, Speech, Silence, Discord

Example: The choir performed a beautiful Renaissance madrigal.

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37 Cravat (noun)

Cravat - A piece of cloth worn around the neck, especially as a decorative necktie. (गले में पहना जाने वाला सजावटी कपड़ा)

A piece of cloth worn around the neck, especially as a decorative necktie. (गले में पहना जाने वाला सजावटी कपड़ा)

Synonyms: Necktie, Neckcloth, Ascot, Tie

Antonyms: Open Collar, Bare Neck, Unfastening, Undress

Example: He wore an elegant silk cravat with his formal coat.

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38 Funicular (noun)

Funicular - A railway system in which cable-operated cars move up and down a steep slope. (केबल द्वारा चलने वाली ढलानदार रेलगाड़ी)

A railway system in which cable-operated cars move up and down a steep slope. (केबल द्वारा चलने वाली ढलानदार रेलगाड़ी)

Synonyms: Cable Railway, Incline Railway, Cable Car, Mountain Railway

Antonyms: Level Railway, Flat Railway, Roadway, Footpath

Example: We took the funicular to reach the hilltop station.

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39 Staccato (adjective)

Staccato - Consisting of short, separate and sharply detached sounds or movements. (छोटे और स्पष्ट रूप से अलग-अलग)

Consisting of short, separate and sharply detached sounds or movements. (छोटे और स्पष्ट रूप से अलग-अलग)

Synonyms: Abrupt, Detached, Disjointed, Choppy

Antonyms: Smooth, Flowing, Continuous, Legato

Example: She spoke in short, staccato sentences because she was nervous.

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40 Kinesthetic (adjective)

Kinesthetic - Relating to the sense of body movement and physical activity. (गतिज अनुभूति संबंधी)

Relating to the sense of body movement and physical activity. (गतिज अनुभूति संबंधी)

Synonyms: Tactile, Physical, Bodily, Motor

Antonyms: Static, Motionless, Immobile, Stationary

Example: Kinesthetic learners understand concepts better through hands-on activities.

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1 Proctor (verb)

Proctor - Supervise students during an examination to ensure that rules are followed. (परीक्षा के दौरान निगरानी करना)

Supervise students during an examination to ensure that rules are followed. (परीक्षा के दौरान निगरानी करना)

Synonyms: Supervise, Invigilate, Monitor, Oversee

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Abandon, Disregard

Example: The teacher was asked to proctor the final examination.

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2 Steamroll (verb)

Steamroll - Overpower or defeat someone completely, often by using force or authority without considering opposition. (बलपूर्वक परास्त करना या दबा देना)

Overpower or defeat someone completely, often by using force or authority without considering opposition. (बलपूर्वक परास्त करना या दबा देना)

Synonyms: Overpower, Crush, Overwhelm, Bulldoze

Antonyms: Yield, Surrender, Retreat, Submit

Example: The ruling party tried to steamroll the proposal through parliament without proper debate.

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3 Algid (adjective)

Algid - Extremely cold or chilly. (अत्यंत ठंडा)

Extremely cold or chilly. (अत्यंत ठंडा)

Synonyms: Frigid, Icy, Chilly, Gelid

Antonyms: Warm, Hot, Heated, Torrid

Example: The climbers struggled to survive in the algid mountain air.

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4 Cicatrice (noun)

Cicatrice - A scar left on the skin after a wound has healed. (घाव भरने के बाद बना निशान)

A scar left on the skin after a wound has healed. (घाव भरने के बाद बना निशान)

Synonyms: Scar, Cicatrix, Mark, Blemish

Antonyms: Smoothness, Unblemishedness, Wholeness, Intactness

Example: A thin cicatrice remained on his forehead after the injury healed.

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5 Typecast (verb)

Typecast - Assign an actor repeatedly to the same kind of role because of appearance or previous performances. (एक ही प्रकार की भूमिका में बार-बार चुनना)

Assign an actor repeatedly to the same kind of role because of appearance or previous performances. (एक ही प्रकार की भूमिका में बार-बार चुनना)

Synonyms: Stereotype, Pigeonhole, Categorize, Label

Antonyms: Diversify, Recast, Broaden, Vary

Example: The actor feared that playing villains repeatedly would typecast him for the rest of his career.

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6 Peristyle (noun)

Peristyle - A row of columns surrounding a building, courtyard, or open space. (भवन या प्रांगण के चारों ओर स्तंभों की पंक्ति)

A row of columns surrounding a building, courtyard, or open space. (भवन या प्रांगण के चारों ओर स्तंभों की पंक्ति)

Synonyms: Colonnade, Arcade, Portico, Pillared gallery

Antonyms: Bare wall, Solid enclosure, Uncolumned space, Open field

Example: Visitors walked through the marble peristyle surrounding the ancient courtyard.

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7 Viridescent (adjective)

Viridescent - Greenish in colour or becoming green. (हरिताभ या हरा होता हुआ)

Greenish in colour or becoming green. (हरिताभ या हरा होता हुआ)

Synonyms: Greenish, Verdant, Viridian, Leafy

Antonyms: Colorless, Faded, Withered, Sere

Example: After the first monsoon showers, the dry landscape became viridescent.

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8 Barnstorm (verb)

Barnstorm - Travel rapidly from place to place to give performances, speeches, or conduct a political campaign. (स्थान-स्थान पर जाकर प्रचार या प्रदर्शन करना)

Travel rapidly from place to place to give performances, speeches, or conduct a political campaign. (स्थान-स्थान पर जाकर प्रचार या प्रदर्शन करना)

Synonyms: Campaign, Canvass, Stump, Tour

Antonyms: Remain, Stay, Settle, Withdraw

Example: The candidate decided to barnstorm across the state before the election.

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9 Panglossian (adjective)

Panglossian - Excessively optimistic, especially in believing that everything is happening for the best. (अत्यधिक आशावादी)

Excessively optimistic, especially in believing that everything is happening for the best. (अत्यधिक आशावादी)

Synonyms: Optimistic, Sanguine, Hopeful, Rosy

Antonyms: Pessimistic, Cynical, Gloomy, Despondent

Example: His Panglossian belief that the economic crisis would solve itself was unrealistic.

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10 Bildungsroman (noun)

Bildungsroman - A novel that deals with the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. (व्यक्तित्व-विकास पर आधारित उपन्यास)

A novel that deals with the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. (व्यक्तित्व-विकास पर आधारित उपन्यास)

Synonyms: Coming-of-age novel, Development novel, Formation novel, Apprenticeship novel

Antonyms: Static narrative, Unchanging narrative, Episodic tale, Plot-driven narrative

Example: The novel is a Bildungsroman tracing the hero’s journey from an immature teenager to a responsible adult.

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Saturday, 5 September 2026
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1 Sidetrack (verb/noun)

Sidetrack - To divert someone’s attention or activity away from the main subject or purpose; a secondary course or issue. (मुख्य विषय से भटकाना)

To divert someone’s attention or activity away from the main subject or purpose; a secondary course or issue. (मुख्य विषय से भटकाना)

Synonyms: Divert, Distract, Deflect, Derail

Antonyms: Focus, Concentrate, Direct, Prioritize

Example: Do not let minor disagreements sidetrack you from your main objective.

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2 Megacity (noun)

Megacity - A very large city, typically having a population of more than ten million people. (महानगर; अत्यधिक विशाल जनसंख्या वाला शहर)

A very large city, typically having a population of more than ten million people. (महानगर; अत्यधिक विशाल जनसंख्या वाला शहर)

Synonyms: Metropolis, Conurbation, Megalopolis, Urban Center

Antonyms: Village, Hamlet, Countryside, Rural Area

Example: Tokyo is often described as one of the world’s largest megacities.

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3 Enrich (verb)

Enrich - To improve the quality or value of something by adding useful or valuable elements. (समृद्ध करना)

To improve the quality or value of something by adding useful or valuable elements. (समृद्ध करना)

Synonyms: Enhance, Improve, Enlarge, Supplement

Antonyms: Impoverish, Deplete, Diminish, Degrade

Example: Reading widely can enrich your vocabulary and knowledge.

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4 Nominate (verb)

Nominate - To formally suggest or appoint someone for a position, honour, or election. (नामांकित करना)

To formally suggest or appoint someone for a position, honour, or election. (नामांकित करना)

Synonyms: Propose, Appoint, Designate, Recommend

Antonyms: Reject, Dismiss, Disqualify, Exclude

Example: The committee nominated her for the award.

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5 Inseparable (adjective)

Inseparable - Unable to be separated or treated as independent from something else. (अविभाज्य)

Unable to be separated or treated as independent from something else. (अविभाज्य)

Synonyms: Indivisible, Inseverable, United, Inextricable

Antonyms: Separable, Divisible, Detachable, Independent

Example: Freedom and responsibility are inseparable in a democratic society.

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6 Inroad (noun)

Inroad - An advance into an area or activity that reduces the strength, influence, or quantity of something. (प्रवेश या प्रभाव बढ़ाना)

An advance into an area or activity that reduces the strength, influence, or quantity of something. (प्रवेश या प्रभाव बढ़ाना)

Synonyms: Advance, Encroachment, Incursion, Penetration

Antonyms: Retreat, Withdrawal, Recession, Reversal

Example: Online shopping has made significant inroads into traditional retail markets.

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7 Inborn (adjective)

Inborn - Existing naturally in a person from birth rather than being learned. (जन्मजात)

Existing naturally in a person from birth rather than being learned. (जन्मजात)

Synonyms: Innate, Inherent, Congenital, Natural

Antonyms: Acquired, Learned, Developed, Artificial

Example: She has an inborn ability to understand music.

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8 Fanfare (noun)

Fanfare - A loud and impressive display of celebration, publicity, or attention. (धूमधाम)

A loud and impressive display of celebration, publicity, or attention. (धूमधाम)

Synonyms: Flourish, Publicity, Celebration, Acclaim

Antonyms: Silence, Secrecy, Restraint, Understatement

Example: The new scheme was launched with great fanfare across the country.

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9 Emblematic (adjective)

Emblematic - Serving as a symbol or typical representation of something. (प्रतीकात्मक)

Serving as a symbol or typical representation of something. (प्रतीकात्मक)

Synonyms: Symbolic, Representative, Indicative, Typical

Antonyms: Unrepresentative, Atypical, Literal, Insignificant

Example: The national flag is emblematic of the country’s identity and unity.

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10 Affiliate (noun/verb)

Affiliate - A person or organization officially connected with a larger organization; to connect or associate with an organization. (संबद्ध व्यक्ति या संस्था; संबद्ध करना)

A person or organization officially connected with a larger organization; to connect or associate with an organization. (संबद्ध व्यक्ति या संस्था; संबद्ध करना)

Synonyms: Associate, Partner, Member, Ally

Antonyms: Rival, Opponent, Adversary, Competitor

Example: The local college is affiliated with a major university.

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11 Recycle (verb)

Recycle - To process used materials so that they can be used again. (प्रयुक्त सामग्री को पुनः उपयोग योग्य बनाना)

To process used materials so that they can be used again. (प्रयुक्त सामग्री को पुनः उपयोग योग्य बनाना)

Synonyms: Reuse, Reprocess, Repurpose, Reclaim

Antonyms: Discard, Waste, Dump, Destroy

Example: Households are encouraged to recycle paper, glass and plastic.

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12 Evaporate (verb)

Evaporate - To change from a liquid into a gas or vapour, especially through heating. (तरल का गैस या वाष्प में बदल जाना)

To change from a liquid into a gas or vapour, especially through heating. (तरल का गैस या वाष्प में बदल जाना)

Synonyms: Vaporize, Volatilize, Disperse, Dissipate

Antonyms: Condense, Liquefy, Solidify, Coalesce

Example: The water began to evaporate quickly under the intense heat.

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13 Outshine (verb)

Outshine - To be much better, more impressive or more successful than someone or something else. (किसी से अधिक प्रभावशाली, श्रेष्ठ या सफल होना)

To be much better, more impressive or more successful than someone or something else. (किसी से अधिक प्रभावशाली, श्रेष्ठ या सफल होना)

Synonyms: Surpass, Eclipse, Excel, Outclass

Antonyms: Trail, Underperform, Falter, Lag

Example: Her outstanding performance allowed her to outshine every other contestant.

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14 Brainwash (verb)

Brainwash - To force or persuade someone to accept certain beliefs by repeatedly influencing their thoughts. (किसी के विचारों को बार-बार प्रभावित करके उसकी मान्यताओं को बदल देना)

To force or persuade someone to accept certain beliefs by repeatedly influencing their thoughts. (किसी के विचारों को बार-बार प्रभावित करके उसकी मान्यताओं को बदल देना)

Synonyms: Indoctrinate, Condition, Manipulate, Influence

Antonyms: Deprogram, Enlighten, Liberate, Disabuse

Example: The extremist group attempted to brainwash young recruits into accepting its ideology.

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15 Clinical (adjective)

Clinical - Relating to the examination and treatment of patients, especially in a medical setting. (रोगियों की जाँच और उपचार से संबंधित)

Relating to the examination and treatment of patients, especially in a medical setting. (रोगियों की जाँच और उपचार से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Medical, Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Medicinal

Antonyms: Nonmedical, Emotional, Subjective, Informal

Example: The medicine underwent extensive clinical testing before approval.

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16 Senatorial (adjective)

Senatorial - Relating to a senate or to senators. (सीनेट या सीनेटरों से संबंधित)

Relating to a senate or to senators. (सीनेट या सीनेटरों से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Legislative, Parliamentary, Congressional, Senatorial

Antonyms: Executive, Judicial, Nonlegislative, Administrative

Example: The candidate received strong senatorial support for the proposed reform.

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17 Turquoise (noun/adjective)

Turquoise - A greenish-blue colour or a blue-green mineral used as a gemstone. (हरित-नीला रंग या इसी रंग का एक रत्न)

A greenish-blue colour or a blue-green mineral used as a gemstone. (हरित-नीला रंग या इसी रंग का एक रत्न)

Synonyms: Aqua, Aquamarine, Cyan, Teal

Antonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Maroon, Red

Example: She wore a beautiful turquoise necklace at the ceremony.

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18 Bronchitis (noun)

Bronchitis - Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, usually causing coughing and difficulty in breathing. (श्वसनी नलिकाओं की सूजन)

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, usually causing coughing and difficulty in breathing. (श्वसनी नलिकाओं की सूजन)

Synonyms: Bronchial Inflammation, Airway Inflammation, Respiratory Inflammation, Bronchial Infection

Antonyms: Bronchial Health, Respiratory Health, Healthy Airways, Normal Breathing

Example: Persistent coughing can be a common symptom of bronchitis.

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19 Amphitheater (noun)

Amphitheater - A large circular or oval open-air place with rows of seats surrounding a central area, used for performances or sports. (प्रदर्शन या खेल के लिए बना गोलाकार या अंडाकार खुला प्रेक्षागृह)

A large circular or oval open-air place with rows of seats surrounding a central area, used for performances or sports. (प्रदर्शन या खेल के लिए बना गोलाकार या अंडाकार खुला प्रेक्षागृह)

Synonyms: Arena, Auditorium, Coliseum, Stadium

Antonyms: Chamber, Closet, Cubicle, Enclosure

Example: Thousands of spectators gathered in the amphitheater to watch the performance.

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20 Telegraph (noun/verb)

Telegraph - A system for sending messages over long distances using electrical signals; to send a message by telegraph. (तार-संदेश भेजने की प्रणाली; तार द्वारा संदेश भेजना)

A system for sending messages over long distances using electrical signals; to send a message by telegraph. (तार-संदेश भेजने की प्रणाली; तार द्वारा संदेश भेजना)

Synonyms: Cable, Wire, Signal, Transmit

Antonyms: Conceal, Withhold, Suppress, Hide

Example: The officer telegraphed the urgent message to headquarters.

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Friday, 4 September 2026
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1 Beverage (noun)

Beverage - A drink, especially one other than water. (पेय पदार्थ)

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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2 Partnership (noun)

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

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.

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3 Expressiveness (noun)

Expressiveness - The quality of effectively conveying thoughts, feelings, or emotions. (अभिव्यक्तिपूर्णता)

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.

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4 Marketability (noun)

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

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.

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5 Preparatory (adjective)

Preparatory - Serving as preparation for something that will happen later. (तैयारी संबंधी)

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.

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6 Algebraic (adjective)

Algebraic - Relating to algebra or involving algebraic expressions and operations. (बीजगणितीय)

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.

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7 Disagreeable (adjective)

Disagreeable - Unpleasant, unfriendly, or difficult to deal with. (अप्रिय)

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.

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8 Misbehave (verb)

Misbehave - Behave badly or in an unacceptable manner. (दुर्व्यवहार करना)

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.

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9 Outsell (verb)

Outsell - Sell more of a product than another person, company, or product. (से अधिक बेचना)

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.

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10 Underpay (verb)

Underpay - Pay someone less than is fair or deserved for their work. (कम भुगतान करना)

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.

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11 Supersonic (adjective)

Supersonic - Moving at a speed greater than the speed of sound. (ध्वनि की गति से तेज)

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.

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12 Poisonous (adjective)

Poisonous - Containing or producing a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death. (विषैला)

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.

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13 Glutinous (adjective)

Glutinous - Having a sticky or glue-like consistency. (चिपचिपा)

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.

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14 Insufferable (adjective)

Insufferable - Extremely unpleasant, annoying, or difficult to tolerate. (असहनीय)

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.

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15 Reschedule (verb)

Reschedule - To arrange an event or activity for a different time or date. (पुनर्निर्धारित करना)

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.

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16 Refrigerate (verb)

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

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.

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17 Broadcast (verb)

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

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.

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18 Microprocessor (noun)

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

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.

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19 Photosynthesis (noun)

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

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.

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20 Tuberculosis (noun)

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

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.

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Thursday, 3 September 2026
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1 Sickle (noun)

Sickle - A farming tool with a short handle and a curved blade used for cutting crops or grass. (हँसिया)

A farming tool with a short handle and a curved blade used for cutting crops or grass. (हँसिया)

Synonyms: Reaping Hook, Reaper, Billhook, Harvesting Blade

Antonyms: Planter, Seeder, Cultivator, Sower

Example: The farmer used a sickle to cut the ripe wheat.

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2 Mortar (noun)

Mortar - A mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks or stones together. (गारा)

A mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks or stones together. (गारा)

Synonyms: Cement, Grout, Plaster, Binding Material

Antonyms: Separator, Solvent, Detacher, Divider

Example: The mason used mortar to join the bricks firmly.

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3 Dementia (noun)

Dementia - A condition involving a serious decline in memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. (मनोभ्रंश)

A condition involving a serious decline in memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. (मनोभ्रंश)

Synonyms: Cognitive Decline, Mental Deterioration, Senility, Cognitive Impairment

Antonyms: Cognition, Lucidity, Mental Clarity, Soundness

Example: Dementia can gradually affect a person’s memory and ability to perform daily activities.

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4 Spherical (adjective)

Spherical - Having the shape of a sphere; round like a ball. (गोलाकार)

Having the shape of a sphere; round like a ball. (गोलाकार)

Synonyms: Round, Globular, Orbicular, Ball-Shaped

Antonyms: Flat, Angular, Planar, Irregular

Example: The scientist examined a spherical object under the microscope.

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5 Cubic (adjective)

Cubic - Having the shape of a cube or relating to a measurement obtained by multiplying three dimensions. (घनाकार)

Having the shape of a cube or relating to a measurement obtained by multiplying three dimensions. (घनाकार)

Synonyms: Cubical, Cube-Shaped, Three-Dimensional, Blocklike

Antonyms: The tank can hold several cubic metres of water.

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6 Dislocate (verb)

Dislocate - To move a bone or joint from its normal position or to disrupt the normal arrangement of something. (जोड़ खिसकाना)

To move a bone or joint from its normal position or to disrupt the normal arrangement of something. (जोड़ खिसकाना)

Synonyms: Displace, Luxate, Derange, Disturb

Antonyms: Reposition, Align, Restore, Stabilize

Example: He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

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7 Drizzle (noun/verb)

Drizzle - Light rain falling in very small drops or to rain lightly. (फुहार पड़ना)

Light rain falling in very small drops or to rain lightly. (फुहार पड़ना)

Synonyms: Sprinkle, Mist, Shower, Spatter

Antonyms: Downpour, Deluge, Torrent, Drought

Example: A light drizzle began just before sunset.

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8 Trill (noun/verb)

Trill - A rapid succession of short, high-pitched sounds or to produce such sounds. (कंपित स्वर निकालना)

A rapid succession of short, high-pitched sounds or to produce such sounds. (कंपित स्वर निकालना)

Synonyms: Warble, Chirp, Quaver, Tremolo

Antonyms: Silence, Hush, Stillness, Quiet

Example: We heard the cheerful trill of a bird outside the window.

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9 Intoxicate (verb)

Intoxicate - To make someone drunk or affect them with alcohol or drugs; to excite greatly. (नशे में करना)

To make someone drunk or affect them with alcohol or drugs; to excite greatly. (नशे में करना)

Synonyms: Inebriate, Befuddle, Stupefy, Enrapture

Antonyms: Sober, Clarify, Calm, Disenchant

Example: Excessive alcohol can intoxicate a person and impair judgment.

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10 Pharmacy (noun)

Pharmacy - A shop or place where medicines and medical products are prepared, dispensed, or sold. (औषधालय)

A shop or place where medicines and medical products are prepared, dispensed, or sold. (औषधालय)

Synonyms: Drugstore, Chemist’s, Dispensary, Apothecary

Antonyms: Nonmedical Store, Grocery, Boutique, Hardware Store

Example: She went to the pharmacy to buy some medicine.

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11 Binary (noun/adjective)

Binary - Consisting of or involving two parts, choices, or elements. (दो भागों या तत्वों से मिलकर बना हुआ)

Consisting of or involving two parts, choices, or elements. (दो भागों या तत्वों से मिलकर बना हुआ)

Synonyms: Dual, Twofold, Bipartite, Dichotomous

Antonyms: Singular, Multiple, Unitary, Undivided

Example: Computers process information using the binary system of zeros and ones.

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12 Flush (verb/adjective/noun)

Flush - To become red in the face, especially because of embarrassment, heat, or excitement; also, to wash something out with a flow of water. (चेहरा लाल होना; पानी के प्रवाह से साफ करना)

To become red in the face, especially because of embarrassment, heat, or excitement; also, to wash something out with a flow of water. (चेहरा लाल होना; पानी के प्रवाह से साफ करना)

Synonyms: Blush, Redd en, Cleanse, Rinse

Antonyms: Pale, Drain, Soil, Dirty

Example: Her face began to flush when everyone praised her achievement.

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13 Spar (verb/noun)

Spar - To fight or argue with someone, especially as practice or in a playful manner. (अभ्यास या हल्के रूप में लड़ना या बहस करना)

To fight or argue with someone, especially as practice or in a playful manner. (अभ्यास या हल्के रूप में लड़ना या बहस करना)

Synonyms: Box, Argue, Quarrel, Bicker

Antonyms: Agree, Cooperate, Reconcile, Harmonize

Example: The two boxers sparred for several rounds before the championship.

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14 Duel (noun/verb)

Duel - A fight or contest between two people, traditionally using weapons. (दो व्यक्तियों के बीच द्वंद्व या मुकाबला)

A fight or contest between two people, traditionally using weapons. (दो व्यक्तियों के बीच द्वंद्व या मुकाबला)

Synonyms: Combat, Contest, Encounter, Confrontation

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Reconciliation, Agreement

Example: The two rivals agreed to duel to settle their dispute.

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15 Cameo (noun)

Cameo - A brief appearance by a well-known person in a film, play, or other performance. (किसी प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति की संक्षिप्त भूमिका)

A brief appearance by a well-known person in a film, play, or other performance. (किसी प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति की संक्षिप्त भूमिका)

Synonyms: Appearance, Guest Role, Brief Role, Walk-on

Antonyms: Lead, Protagonist, Main Role, Starring Role

Example: The famous actor made a cameo in the final scene of the movie.

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16 Parasol (noun)

Parasol - A light umbrella used mainly for protection from the sun. (धूप से बचाव के लिए प्रयोग की जाने वाली हल्की छतरी)

A light umbrella used mainly for protection from the sun. (धूप से बचाव के लिए प्रयोग की जाने वाली हल्की छतरी)

Synonyms: Sunshade, Umbrella, Canopy, Shade

Antonyms: Exposure, Sunlight, Glare, Openness

Example: She carried a parasol to protect herself from the intense afternoon sun.

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17 Stalagmite (noun)

Stalagmite - A mineral deposit that rises from the floor of a cave due to dripping water. (गुफा की भूमि से ऊपर उठने वाली खनिज संरचना)

A mineral deposit that rises from the floor of a cave due to dripping water. (गुफा की भूमि से ऊपर उठने वाली खनिज संरचना)

Synonyms: Cave Deposit, Mineral Deposit, Calcite Formation, Speleothem

Antonyms: Stalactite, Ceiling Formation, Hanging Deposit, Pendant Formation

Example: A huge stalagmite had formed on the cave floor over thousands of years.

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18 Atlas (noun)

Atlas - A book or collection of maps, often showing geographical information. (मानचित्रों का संग्रह)

A book or collection of maps, often showing geographical information. (मानचित्रों का संग्रह)

Synonyms: Mapbook, Gazetteer, Cartographic Collection, Map Collection

Antonyms: Textbook, Novel, Narrative, Manuscript

Example: He opened the atlas to locate the countries of Central Asia.

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19 Magenta (noun/adjective)

Magenta - A bright purplish-red colour. (गहरा बैंगनी-लाल रंग)

A bright purplish-red colour. (गहरा बैंगनी-लाल रंग)

Synonyms: Fuchsia, Cerise, Crimson, Purplish-red

Antonyms: Green, Emerald, Lime, Chartreuse

Example: She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the ceremony.

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20 Hedge (noun/verb)

Hedge - A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes; also, to protect oneself against possible loss or risk. (बाड़; जोखिम से बचाव करना)

A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes; also, to protect oneself against possible loss or risk. (बाड़; जोखिम से बचाव करना)

Synonyms: Barrier, Fence, Boundary, Safeguard

Antonyms: Opening, Exposure, Risk, Vulnerability

Example: The farmer planted a hedge around the field to protect his crops.

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1 Microscopic (adjective)

Microscopic - Extremely small and visible only with the help of a microscope. (सूक्ष्मदर्शीय)

Extremely small and visible only with the help of a microscope. (सूक्ष्मदर्शीय)

Synonyms: Minute, Tiny, Minuscule, Infinitesimal

Antonyms: Gigantic, Enormous, Colossal, Macroscopic

Example: Bacteria are microscopic organisms that cannot usually be seen with the naked eye.

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2 Generic (adjective)

Generic - Relating to a whole group or class rather than a particular individual or brand. (सामान्य)

Relating to a whole group or class rather than a particular individual or brand. (सामान्य)

Synonyms: General, Common, Universal, Nonspecific

Antonyms: Specific, Particular, Individual, Distinctive

Example: The doctor prescribed a generic version of the medicine instead of a branded one.

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3 Bedeck (verb)

Bedeck - To decorate or adorn something, especially in an elaborate way. (सजाना)

To decorate or adorn something, especially in an elaborate way. (सजाना)

Synonyms: Adorn, Decorate, Embellish, Ornament

Antonyms: Strip, Disfigure, Deface, Undecorate

Example: They bedecked the hall with flowers and colourful lights for the celebration.

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4 Biped (noun)

Biped - An animal or being that walks on two legs. (द्विपाद प्राणी)

An animal or being that walks on two legs. (द्विपाद प्राणी)

Synonyms: Two-footer, Two-legged Creature, Bipod, Bipedal Animal

Antonyms: Quadruped, Tetrapod, Four-footer, Four-legged Animal

Example: A human being is a biped because a person normally walks on two legs.

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5 Frugivorous (adjective)

Frugivorous - Feeding mainly or entirely on fruit. (फलाहारी)

Feeding mainly or entirely on fruit. (फलाहारी)

Synonyms: Fruit-eating, Fruit-feeding, Fructivorous, Carpophagous

Antonyms: Carnivorous, Insectivorous, Piscivorous, Hematophagous

Example: Many bats are frugivorous and survive mainly on fruits.

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6 Tannery (noun)

Tannery - A place where animal hides are processed and made into leather. (चर्मशोधनशाला)

A place where animal hides are processed and made into leather. (चर्मशोधनशाला)

Synonyms: Leatherworks, Leather Factory, Hideworks, Tanning Factory

Antonyms: Farm, Textile Mill, Paper Mill, Sawmill

Example: The hides were sent to the tannery to be converted into leather.

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7 Knapsack (noun)

Knapsack - A bag carried on the back, especially by hikers or soldiers. (पीठ पर लटकाया जाने वाला थैला)

A bag carried on the back, especially by hikers or soldiers. (पीठ पर लटकाया जाने वाला थैला)

Synonyms: Backpack, Rucksack, Haversack, Packsack

Antonyms: Suitcase, Briefcase, Handbag, Trunk

Example: The hiker carried food, water and a map in his knapsack.

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8 Divisor (noun)

Divisor - A number by which another number is divided. (भाजक)

A number by which another number is divided. (भाजक)

Synonyms: Factor, Denominator, Divider, Measure

Antonyms: Dividend, Multiple, Product, Numerator

Example: In the expression 20 ÷ 5, the number 5 is the divisor.

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9 Asterisk (noun)

Asterisk - A star-shaped symbol (*) used to mark a note, reference, omission or special point. (तारक-चिह्न)

A star-shaped symbol (*) used to mark a note, reference, omission or special point. (तारक-चिह्न)

Synonyms: Star, Symbol, Mark, Sign

Antonyms: Blank, Omission, Absence, Unmarkedness

Example: An asterisk beside the sentence indicated that more information was given below.

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10 Morphology (noun)

Morphology - The study of the forms and structures of organisms or words. (आकृति-विज्ञान)

The study of the forms and structures of organisms or words. (आकृति-विज्ञान)

Synonyms: Structure, Form, Configuration, Anatomy

Antonyms: Amorphousness, Formlessness, Disorder, Disorganization

Example: The scientist studied the morphology of the newly discovered plant species.

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11 Misologist (noun)

Misologist - A person who dislikes, distrusts or hates reasoning and logical argument. (तर्क और विवेक से घृणा करने वाला व्यक्ति)

A person who dislikes, distrusts or hates reasoning and logical argument. (तर्क और विवेक से घृणा करने वाला व्यक्ति)

Synonyms: Irrationalist, Anti-intellectual, Obscurantist, Reason-hater

Antonyms: Rationalist, Logician, Intellectual, Thinker

Example: A misologist often rejects logical arguments without properly considering them.

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12 Somersault (noun)

Somersault - An acrobatic movement in which the body rolls forward or backward head over heels. (कलाबाज़ी)

An acrobatic movement in which the body rolls forward or backward head over heels. (कलाबाज़ी)

Synonyms: Flip, Tumble, Roll, Handspring

Antonyms: Stillness, Stability, Uprightness, Immobility

Example: The gymnast performed a perfect somersault in the air.

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13 Trisect (verb)

Trisect - To divide something into three equal parts. (तीन बराबर भागों में विभाजित करना)

To divide something into three equal parts. (तीन बराबर भागों में विभाजित करना)

Synonyms: Third, Partition, Segment, Tripartition

Antonyms: Unite, Combine, Join, Integrate

Example: The students were asked to trisect the angle accurately.

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14 Claptrap (noun)

Claptrap - Absurd or meaningless talk or ideas. (निरर्थक या बकवास बातें)

Absurd or meaningless talk or ideas. (निरर्थक या बकवास बातें)

Synonyms: Nonsense, Balderdash, Twaddle, Drivel

Antonyms: Sense, Wisdom, Truth, Substance

Example: The audience soon realised that his speech was nothing more than claptrap.

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15 Octagonal (adjective)

Octagonal - Having eight sides and eight angles. (आठ भुजाओं और आठ कोणों वाला)

Having eight sides and eight angles. (आठ भुजाओं और आठ कोणों वाला)

Synonyms: Eight-sided, Eight-angled, Octangular, Octagon-shaped

Antonyms: Circular, Round, Curved, Non-octagonal

Example: The building has a distinctive octagonal tower.

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16 Juggle (verb)

Juggle - To continuously throw and catch several objects or to manage several activities at the same time. (कई वस्तुओं या कार्यों को एक साथ संभालना)

To continuously throw and catch several objects or to manage several activities at the same time. (कई वस्तुओं या कार्यों को एक साथ संभालना)

Synonyms: Toss, Manipulate, Balance, Handle

Antonyms: Drop, Fumble, Mishandle, Neglect

Example: She had to juggle her job, studies and family responsibilities.

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17 Doltish (adjective)

Doltish - Stupid or slow to understand. (मूर्ख या मंदबुद्धि)

Stupid or slow to understand. (मूर्ख या मंदबुद्धि)

Synonyms: Foolish, Stupid, Dim-witted, Obtuse

Antonyms: Intelligent, Clever, Bright, Astute

Example: His doltish remarks irritated everyone in the meeting.

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18 Mysophobia (noun)

Mysophobia - An extreme or irrational fear of dirt, germs or contamination. (गंदगी या कीटाणुओं का अत्यधिक भय)

An extreme or irrational fear of dirt, germs or contamination. (गंदगी या कीटाणुओं का अत्यधिक भय)

Synonyms: Germophobia, Bacillophobia, Bacteriophobia, Germ Fear

Antonyms: Fearlessness, Calmness, Confidence, Unconcern

Example: His mysophobia made him wash his hands repeatedly.

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19 Overcast (adjective)

Overcast - Covered with clouds; dull and gloomy. (बादलों से ढका हुआ)

Covered with clouds; dull and gloomy. (बादलों से ढका हुआ)

Synonyms: Cloudy, Gloomy, Sunless, Clouded

Antonyms: Clear, Sunny, Bright, Cloudless

Example: The sky remained overcast throughout the afternoon.

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20 Zoology (noun)

Zoology - The scientific study of animals and their behaviour, structure and classification. (प्राणिविज्ञान)

The scientific study of animals and their behaviour, structure and classification. (प्राणिविज्ञान)

Synonyms: Animal Science, Animal Biology, Zoobiology, Faunal Science

Antonyms: Botany, Phytology, Plant Science, Plant Biology

Example: She decided to study zoology because of her fascination with wildlife.

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1 Occidental (adjective)

Occidental - Relating to the Western part of the world, especially Europe and the Americas. (पाश्चात्य)

Relating to the Western part of the world, especially Europe and the Americas. (पाश्चात्य)

Synonyms: Western, Westerly, European, Westward

Antonyms: Oriental, Eastern, Easterly, Asiatic

Example: The scholar compared Occidental philosophy with traditional Eastern thought.

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2 Lacustrine (adjective)

Lacustrine - Relating to, formed in or living in lakes. (झील से संबंधित)

Relating to, formed in or living in lakes. (झील से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Lake, Lakeside, Limnetic, Lake-Dwelling

Antonyms: Marine, Oceanic, Terrestrial, Fluvial

Example: Scientists examined the lacustrine sediments preserved at the bottom of the ancient lake.

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3 Auroral (adjective)

Auroral - Relating to dawn or to the natural coloured lights known as an aurora. (उषाकाल या ध्रुवीय ज्योति से संबंधित)

Relating to dawn or to the natural coloured lights known as an aurora. (उषाकाल या ध्रुवीय ज्योति से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Dawning, Daybreak, Luminous, Radiant

Antonyms: Nocturnal, Dark, Gloomy, Dusky

Example: The travellers watched the magnificent auroral lights glowing across the northern sky.

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4 Alluvial (adjective)

Alluvial - Relating to soil, sand or sediment deposited by flowing water. (नदी द्वारा जमा की गई जलोढ़ मिट्टी से संबंधित)

Relating to soil, sand or sediment deposited by flowing water. (नदी द्वारा जमा की गई जलोढ़ मिट्टी से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Depositional, Sedimentary, Fluvial, Riverine

Antonyms: Erosional, Residual, Rocky, Upland

Example: The alluvial plains of the river valley are highly fertile.

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5 Megalith (noun)

Megalith - A very large stone used in prehistoric monuments or structures. (विशाल पाषाण)

A very large stone used in prehistoric monuments or structures. (विशाल पाषाण)

Synonyms: Monolith, Boulder, Standing Stone, Stone Block

Antonyms: Pebble, Gravel, Fragment, Small Stone

Example: Archaeologists discovered a massive megalith standing at the centre of the ancient site.

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6 Eremite (noun)

Eremite - A person who lives alone in seclusion, especially for religious reasons. (एकांतवासी तपस्वी)

A person who lives alone in seclusion, especially for religious reasons. (एकांतवासी तपस्वी)

Synonyms: Hermit, Recluse, Anchorite, Ascetic

Antonyms: Socialite, Extrovert, Companion, Gregarious Person

Example: The eremite spent many years living alone in a remote mountain cave.

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7 Majordomo (noun)

Majordomo - A person who manages a large household or acts as the chief steward or administrator. (प्रधान प्रबंधक)

A person who manages a large household or acts as the chief steward or administrator. (प्रधान प्रबंधक)

Synonyms: Steward, Manager, Administrator, Overseer

Antonyms: Subordinate, Underling, Assistant, Servant

Example: The majordomo supervised the staff and managed every detail of the estate.

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8 Lineament (noun)

Lineament - A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially a facial feature or outline. (विशिष्ट आकृति या रूपरेखा)

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially a facial feature or outline. (विशिष्ट आकृति या रूपरेखा)

Synonyms: Feature, Contour, Outline, Characteristic

Antonyms: Indistinctness, Formlessness, Vagueness, Amorphousness

Example: The painter carefully captured every lineament of the old man’s face.

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9 Disembogue (verb)

Disembogue - To flow or discharge into a larger body of water, especially a river into the sea. (किसी बड़े जलाशय में प्रवाहित होना)

To flow or discharge into a larger body of water, especially a river into the sea. (किसी बड़े जलाशय में प्रवाहित होना)

Synonyms: Discharge, Empty, Flow, Pour

Antonyms: Retain, Collect, Contain, Accumulate

Example: The river disembogues into the sea through a broad delta.

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10 Crepitate (verb)

Crepitate - To make a series of sharp, crackling or popping sounds. (चटचटाहट की आवाज़ करना)

To make a series of sharp, crackling or popping sounds. (चटचटाहट की आवाज़ करना)

Synonyms: Crackle, Pop, Snap, Crack

Antonyms: Hush, Silence, Muffle, Quiet

Example: The dry leaves began to crepitate as the flames spread through them.

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11 Riverine (adjective)

Riverine - Relating to, formed by, or situated near a river or its banks. (नदी या नदी-तट से संबंधित)

Relating to, formed by, or situated near a river or its banks. (नदी या नदी-तट से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Riparian, Fluvial, Riverside, Riverbank

Antonyms: Marine, Oceanic, Lacustrine, Terrestrial

Example: The riverine communities depend heavily on fishing and agriculture.

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12 Alderman (noun)

Alderman - A member of a city or municipal legislative body or council. (नगर परिषद या नगरपालिका की विधायी संस्था का सदस्य)

A member of a city or municipal legislative body or council. (नगर परिषद या नगरपालिका की विधायी संस्था का सदस्य)

Synonyms: Councillor, Councilman, Legislator, Municipal Official

Antonyms: Constituent, Elector, Resident, Private Citizen

Example: The alderman proposed new measures to improve sanitation in the city.

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13 Outclass (verb)

Outclass - Surpass someone or something decisively in quality, ability, or performance. (गुणवत्ता, क्षमता या प्रदर्शन में बहुत अधिक श्रेष्ठ होना)

Surpass someone or something decisively in quality, ability, or performance. (गुणवत्ता, क्षमता या प्रदर्शन में बहुत अधिक श्रेष्ठ होना)

Synonyms: Surpass, Eclipse, Excel, Outshine

Antonyms: Trail, Lag, Underperform, Fail

Example: The young athlete managed to outclass all her experienced competitors.

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14 Nescient (adjective)

Nescient - Lacking knowledge or awareness; ignorant. (अज्ञानी; अनभिज्ञ)

Lacking knowledge or awareness; ignorant. (अज्ञानी; अनभिज्ञ)

Synonyms: Ignorant, Unaware, Unknowing, Uninformed

Antonyms: Knowledgeable, Aware, Informed, Learned

Example: The nescient student was unaware of the fundamental principles of economics.

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15 Apotropaic (adjective)

Apotropaic - Intended to avert evil, harm, or bad luck. (बुराई, हानि या दुर्भाग्य को दूर करने वाला)

Intended to avert evil, harm, or bad luck. (बुराई, हानि या दुर्भाग्य को दूर करने वाला)

Synonyms: Protective, Talismanic, Warding, Prophylactic

Antonyms: Harmful, Malevolent, Malign, Baleful

Example: The villagers believed that the symbol had apotropaic powers.

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16 Paralogism (noun)

Paralogism - A fallacious or logically invalid argument or conclusion. (दोषपूर्ण या अवैध तर्क)

A fallacious or logically invalid argument or conclusion. (दोषपूर्ण या अवैध तर्क)

Synonyms: Fallacy, Sophism, Misreasoning, Invalidity

Antonyms: Logic, Validity, Soundness, Demonstration

Example: His conclusion rested on a paralogism rather than sound reasoning.

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17 Underfund (verb)

Underfund - Provide less money than is necessary or required. (आवश्यकता से कम धन उपलब्ध कराना)

Provide less money than is necessary or required. (आवश्यकता से कम धन उपलब्ध कराना)

Synonyms: Underfinance, Shortchange, Starve, Skimp

Antonyms: Overfund, Finance, Endow, Subsidize

Example: The government should not underfund essential public health programmes.

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18 Equipollent (adjective)

Equipollent - Equal in force, power, effect, or significance. (समान शक्ति, प्रभाव या महत्त्व वाला)

Equal in force, power, effect, or significance. (समान शक्ति, प्रभाव या महत्त्व वाला)

Synonyms: Equivalent, Equal, Tantamount, Equipotent

Antonyms: Unequal, Inequivalent, Disparate, Different

Example: The two proposals were considered equipollent in their practical effect.

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19 Decalogue (noun)

Decalogue - The Ten Commandments or any authoritative set of ten rules. (दस आज्ञाएँ; दस नियमों की प्रामाणिक संहिता)

The Ten Commandments or any authoritative set of ten rules. (दस आज्ञाएँ; दस नियमों की प्रामाणिक संहिता)

Synonyms: Commandments, Code, Precepts, Rules

Antonyms: Lawlessness, Anarchy, Disorder, Permissiveness

Example: The reformer presented a decalogue of principles for ethical governance.

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20 Defrock (verb)

Defrock - Deprive someone, especially a member of the clergy, of their official position or status. (धर्मपद से हटाना; पदच्युत करना)

Deprive someone, especially a member of the clergy, of their official position or status. (धर्मपद से हटाना; पदच्युत करना)

Synonyms: Depose, Dismiss, Oust, Remove

Antonyms: Appoint, Install, Induct, Reinstate

Example: The priest was defrocked after being found guilty of serious misconduct.

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1 Chandler (noun)

Chandler - A person who makes or sells candles, or a dealer who supplies provisions and equipment, especially for ships. (मोमबत्ती बनाने या बेचने वाला अथवा जहाज़ी सामान का विक्रेता)

A person who makes or sells candles, or a dealer who supplies provisions and equipment, especially for ships. (मोमबत्ती बनाने या बेचने वाला अथवा जहाज़ी सामान का विक्रेता)

Synonyms: Candlemaker, Candleseller, Waxworker, Supplier

Antonyms: Customer, Buyer, Purchaser, Consumer

Example: The village chandler supplied handmade candles to homes and churches.

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2 Gordian (adjective)

Gordian - Extremely complicated, intricate, or difficult to solve. (अत्यंत जटिल)

Extremely complicated, intricate, or difficult to solve. (अत्यंत जटिल)

Synonyms: Intricate, Complicated, Knotty, Involved

Antonyms: Simple, Straightforward, Clear, Uncomplicated

Example: The government faced a Gordian problem involving several conflicting interests.

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3 Pediment (noun)

Pediment - A triangular upper part of the front of a classical building, usually above an entrance or portico. (इमारत के अग्रभाग का त्रिकोणाकार शीर्ष)

A triangular upper part of the front of a classical building, usually above an entrance or portico. (इमारत के अग्रभाग का त्रिकोणाकार शीर्ष)

Synonyms: Gable, Fronton, Gable-end, Architectural Crown

Antonyms: Base, Plinth, Footing, Foundation

Example: A beautifully carved pediment decorated the entrance of the ancient temple.

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4 Bedevil (verb)

Bedevil - To trouble, torment, confuse, or cause persistent difficulties for someone. (बहुत परेशान करना)

To trouble, torment, confuse, or cause persistent difficulties for someone. (बहुत परेशान करना)

Synonyms: Plague, Torment, Harass, Trouble

Antonyms: Comfort, Soothe, Assist, Relieve

Example: Technical problems continued to bedevil the project for several months.

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5 Lumpen (adjective)

Lumpen - Belonging to or characteristic of a socially disadvantaged, crude, or uneducated section of society. (निम्नवर्गीय या असंस्कृत)

Belonging to or characteristic of a socially disadvantaged, crude, or uneducated section of society. (निम्नवर्गीय या असंस्कृत)

Synonyms: Plebeian, Lower-class, Proletarian, Uncultivated

Antonyms: Aristocratic, Refined, Cultured, Elite

Example: The novel portrays the difficult lives of lumpen sections of the city.

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6 Obtund (verb)

Obtund - To make something less sharp, intense, sensitive, or severe. (कुंद या संवेदनहीन करना)

To make something less sharp, intense, sensitive, or severe. (कुंद या संवेदनहीन करना)

Synonyms: Dull, Blunt, Numb, Deaden

Antonyms: Sharpen, Intensify, Sensitize, Stimulate

Example: The medicine helped obtund the severe pain after the operation.

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7 Incondite (adjective)

Incondite - Badly constructed, crude, or lacking refinement. (अपरिष्कृत या भद्दा)

Badly constructed, crude, or lacking refinement. (अपरिष्कृत या भद्दा)

Synonyms: Crude, Unpolished, Rough, Unrefined

Antonyms: Polished, Refined, Elegant, Well-crafted

Example: The author’s early work was incondite and lacked a clear structure.

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8 Levigate (verb)

Levigate - To grind a substance into a fine smooth powder or paste, or to make it smooth. (बारीक पीसना या चिकना करना)

To grind a substance into a fine smooth powder or paste, or to make it smooth. (बारीक पीसना या चिकना करना)

Synonyms: Grind, Pulverize, Triturate, Polish

Antonyms: Roughen, Coarsen, Granulate, Scratch

Example: The pharmacist levigated the powder before mixing it into the ointment.

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9 Fulgurate (verb)

Fulgurate - To flash or shine suddenly like lightning. (बिजली की तरह चमकना)

To flash or shine suddenly like lightning. (बिजली की तरह चमकना)

Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Sparkle, Coruscate

Antonyms: Dim, Darken, Fade, Dull

Example: Lightning seemed to fulgurate across the stormy night sky.

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10 Stenography (noun)

Stenography - A system of rapid writing using shorthand signs or a special machine to record speech. (आशुलिपि)

A system of rapid writing using shorthand signs or a special machine to record speech. (आशुलिपि)

Synonyms: Shorthand, Tachygraphy, Stenotype, Phonography

Antonyms: Longhand, Full Writing, Unabbreviated Writing, Ordinary Writing

Example: She learned stenography to record the speaker’s words quickly and accurately.

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11 Inerrant (adjective)

Inerrant - Incapable of being wrong or containing errors. (त्रुटिरहित या गलती से रहित)

Incapable of being wrong or containing errors. (त्रुटिरहित या गलती से रहित)

Synonyms: Infallible, Unerring, Faultless, Errorless

Antonyms: Fallible, Erroneous, Faulty, Incorrect

Example: No human judgment should automatically be considered inerrant.

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12 Flummery (noun)

Flummery - Empty compliments, meaningless talk, or insincere flattery. (खोखली बातें या झूठी चापलूसी)

Empty compliments, meaningless talk, or insincere flattery. (खोखली बातें या झूठी चापलूसी)

Synonyms: Flattery, Nonsense, Humbug, Blandishment

Antonyms: Sincerity, Candor, Truthfulness, Frankness

Example: The audience was unimpressed by the speaker's flummery and exaggerated praise.

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13 Depoliticize (verb)

Depoliticize - Remove political influence, control, or significance from something. (किसी विषय या संस्था से राजनीतिक प्रभाव हटाना)

Remove political influence, control, or significance from something. (किसी विषय या संस्था से राजनीतिक प्रभाव हटाना)

Synonyms: Neutralize, Deideologize, Disengage, Detach

Antonyms: Politicize, Partisanize, Ideologize, Polarize

Example: The committee sought to depoliticize the appointment process.

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14 Diachronic (adjective)

Diachronic - Concerned with the development or change of something over a period of time. (समय के साथ होने वाले विकास या परिवर्तन से संबंधित)

Concerned with the development or change of something over a period of time. (समय के साथ होने वाले विकास या परिवर्तन से संबंधित)

Synonyms: Historical, Evolutionary, Temporal, Developmental

Antonyms: Synchronic, Static, Simultaneous, Contemporary

Example: The scholar conducted a diachronic study of changes in the English language.

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15 Decarbonize (verb)

Decarbonize - Reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from an activity, process, or economy. (कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड उत्सर्जन को कम या समाप्त करना)

Reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from an activity, process, or economy. (कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड उत्सर्जन को कम या समाप्त करना)

Synonyms: De-carbonate, Defossilize, Electrify, Cleanse

Antonyms: Carbonize, Pollute, Emit, Contaminate

Example: Many countries are investing in renewable energy to decarbonize their economies.

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16 Consilience (noun)

Consilience - Agreement or convergence of evidence from different independent sources. (विभिन्न स्वतंत्र स्रोतों के प्रमाणों का एक ही निष्कर्ष पर अभिसरण)

Agreement or convergence of evidence from different independent sources. (विभिन्न स्वतंत्र स्रोतों के प्रमाणों का एक ही निष्कर्ष पर अभिसरण)

Synonyms: Convergence, Accord, Agreement, Concordance

Antonyms: Divergence, Disagreement, Conflict, Discord

Example: The theory gained credibility through the consilience of evidence from biology and archaeology.

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17 Misconceive (verb)

Misconceive - Form a wrong idea or understanding of something. (गलत समझना)

Form a wrong idea or understanding of something. (गलत समझना)

Synonyms: Misunderstand, Misinterpret, Misapprehend, Misconstrue

Antonyms: Understand, Comprehend, Grasp, Interpret

Example: Many people misconceive silence as a sign of weakness.

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18 Subrogation (noun)

Subrogation - The substitution of one person or party for another with respect to a legal right or claim. (कानूनी अधिकार या दावे में एक पक्ष के स्थान पर दूसरे पक्ष का प्रतिस्थापन)

The substitution of one person or party for another with respect to a legal right or claim. (कानूनी अधिकार या दावे में एक पक्ष के स्थान पर दूसरे पक्ष का प्रतिस्थापन)

Synonyms: Substitution, Replacement, Succession, Transfer

Antonyms: Retention, Preservation, Continuance, Possession

Example: The insurer exercised its right of subrogation after compensating the policyholder.

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19 Gasconade (noun)

Gasconade - Extravagant boasting or bragging. (डींग या शेखी)

Extravagant boasting or bragging. (डींग या शेखी)

Synonyms: Boasting, Bragging, Bluster, Swaggering

Antonyms: Modesty, Humility, Reserve, Reticence

Example: His gasconade about his achievements annoyed everyone at the meeting.

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20 Indefeasible (adjective)

Indefeasible - Not capable of being annulled, defeated, or made void. (अपराजेय या रद्द न किया जा सकने वाला)

Not capable of being annulled, defeated, or made void. (अपराजेय या रद्द न किया जा सकने वाला)

Synonyms: Inalienable, Irrevocable, Absolute, Unassailable

Antonyms: Revocable, Defeasible, Voidable, Rescindable

Example: The constitution guarantees citizens certain indefeasible rights.

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1 Pabulum (noun)

Pabulum - Bland, simplistic or intellectually undemanding material, especially in speech or writing. (नीरस, अत्यधिक सरल या बौद्धिक रूप से कम चुनौतीपूर्ण सामग्री)

Bland, simplistic or intellectually undemanding material, especially in speech or writing. (नीरस, अत्यधिक सरल या बौद्धिक रूप से कम चुनौतीपूर्ण सामग्री)

Synonyms: Pap, Drivel, Platitude, Banality

Antonyms: Substance, Depth, Insight, Profundity

Example: Serious readers criticized the article as little more than political pabulum.

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2 Metathesis (noun)

Metathesis - The transposition or interchange of sounds, letters or elements within a word or structure. (शब्द या संरचना में ध्वनियों, अक्षरों या तत्वों के स्थान का अदला-बदली होना)

The transposition or interchange of sounds, letters or elements within a word or structure. (शब्द या संरचना में ध्वनियों, अक्षरों या तत्वों के स्थान का अदला-बदली होना)

Synonyms: Transposition, Inversion, Rearrangement, Permutation

Antonyms: Fixation, Preservation, Stability, Retention

Example: The pronunciation of ask as aks is an example of metathesis.

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3 Eristic (adjective)

Eristic - Characterized by argumentative or disputatious reasoning, especially when the aim is to win rather than discover the truth. (सत्य खोजने के बजाय विवाद जीतने के उद्देश्य से तर्क करने वाला)

Characterized by argumentative or disputatious reasoning, especially when the aim is to win rather than discover the truth. (सत्य खोजने के बजाय विवाद जीतने के उद्देश्य से तर्क करने वाला)

Synonyms: Argumentative, Disputatious, Contentious, Polemical

Antonyms: Conciliatory, Agreeable, Cooperative, Peaceable

Example: His eristic style of debate created hostility instead of encouraging meaningful discussion.

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4 Cabotage (noun)

Cabotage - The transport of goods or passengers between two places within the same country, especially by sea or air. (एक ही देश के दो स्थानों के बीच माल या यात्रियों का परिवहन)

The transport of goods or passengers between two places within the same country, especially by sea or air. (एक ही देश के दो स्थानों के बीच माल या यात्रियों का परिवहन)

Synonyms: Coastal Trade, Domestic Transport, Coastal Shipping, Internal Carriage

Antonyms: International Trade, Foreign Transport, Overseas Shipping, Cross-border Carriage

Example: The government relaxed cabotage rules to encourage greater use of domestic ports.

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5 Ballyhoo (noun)

Ballyhoo - Extravagant, noisy or exaggerated publicity intended to attract attention. (ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए किया गया अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण प्रचार)

Extravagant, noisy or exaggerated publicity intended to attract attention. (ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए किया गया अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण प्रचार)

Synonyms: Hype, Hoopla, Publicity, Promotion

Antonyms: Silence, Restraint, Understatement, Obscurity

Example: Despite all the ballyhoo surrounding the new product, its sales remained disappointing.

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6 Argosy (noun)

Argosy - A large merchant ship carrying valuable cargo or a fleet of such ships. (बहुमूल्य माल ले जाने वाला बड़ा व्यापारी जहाज या ऐसे जहाजों का बेड़ा)

A large merchant ship carrying valuable cargo or a fleet of such ships. (बहुमूल्य माल ले जाने वाला बड़ा व्यापारी जहाज या ऐसे जहाजों का बेड़ा)

Synonyms: Merchantman, Vessel, Fleet, Flotilla

Antonyms: Dinghy, Skiff, Canoe, Rowboat

Example: The wealthy merchant watched his argosy sail toward distant trading ports.

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7 Fustigate (verb)

Fustigate - To criticize someone severely or to beat or punish harshly. (कड़ी आलोचना करना या कठोर दंड देना)

To criticize someone severely or to beat or punish harshly. (कड़ी आलोचना करना या कठोर दंड देना)

Synonyms: Castigate, Berate, Cudgel, Lambaste

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Laud

Example: The editorial fustigated the officials for their careless handling of the crisis.

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8 Intramural (adjective)

Intramural - Existing, occurring or conducted within a particular institution or organization. (किसी संस्था या संगठन की सीमाओं के भीतर होने वाला)

Existing, occurring or conducted within a particular institution or organization. (किसी संस्था या संगठन की सीमाओं के भीतर होने वाला)

Synonyms: Internal, In-house, Institutional, Domestic

Antonyms: Extramural, External, Intercollegiate, Outside

Example: The university organizes several intramural sports competitions every semester.

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9 Excogitate (verb)

Excogitate - To think out carefully and devise or invent something. (गहन विचार करके योजना या उपाय बनाना)

To think out carefully and devise or invent something. (गहन विचार करके योजना या उपाय बनाना)

Synonyms: Devise, Invent, Contrive, Concoct

Antonyms: Copy, Imitate, Reproduce, Borrow

Example: The scientists excogitated a new method to reduce industrial waste.

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10 Gallimaufry (noun)

Gallimaufry - A confused mixture or jumble of different things. (विविध वस्तुओं का बेतरतीब मिश्रण)

A confused mixture or jumble of different things. (विविध वस्तुओं का बेतरतीब मिश्रण)

Synonyms: Hodgepodge, Medley, Miscellany, Jumble

Antonyms: Uniformity, Order, Arrangement, Homogeneity

Example: The exhibition was a gallimaufry of paintings, sculptures and antique objects.

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1 Cistern (noun)

Cistern - A tank used for storing water, especially one supplying a building. (पानी संग्रह करने की टंकी)

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.

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2 Marquee (noun)

Marquee - 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)

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.

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3 Gaseous (adjective)

Gaseous - Existing in or relating to the state of gas. (गैसीय अवस्था में विद्यमान)

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.

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4 Baritone (noun/adjective)

Baritone - A male singing voice between tenor and bass in range. (टेनर और बेस के बीच की पुरुष गायन-स्वर श्रेणी)

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.

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5 Chartreuse (noun/adjective)

Chartreuse - A bright yellowish-green colour. (चमकीला पीला-हरा रंग)

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.

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6 Dais (noun)

Dais - A raised platform on which a speaker or honoured person stands or sits. (ऊँचा मंच)

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.

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7 Majoritarian (adjective)

Majoritarian - 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)

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.

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8 Oxygenate (verb)

Oxygenate - To supply, treat, or combine with oxygen. (ऑक्सीजन प्रदान करना)

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.

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9 Keepsake (noun)

Keepsake - A small object kept as a reminder of a person or event. (स्मृति-चिह्न)

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.

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10 Thoracic (adjective)

Thoracic - Relating to the chest or thorax. (वक्ष या छाती से संबंधित)

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.

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11 Brainchild (noun)

Brainchild - An original idea, invention, or creation developed by a particular person. (किसी व्यक्ति की मौलिक कल्पना या रचना)

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.

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12 Gaslight (verb)

Gaslight - 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)

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.

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13 Piggyback (verb)

Piggyback - 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)

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.

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14 Jaywalk (verb)

Jaywalk - To cross or walk in a street illegally or without following traffic regulations. (यातायात नियमों का उल्लंघन करते हुए सड़क पार करना)

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.

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15 Obsidian (noun)

Obsidian - A naturally occurring dark volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. (ज्वालामुखीय काँच)

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.

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16 Scalene (adjective)

Scalene - Having all sides of unequal length, especially describing a triangle. (विषमबाहु)

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.

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17 Alabaster (noun/adjective)

Alabaster - A smooth, fine-grained white stone used for carving; also describing something very pale or white. (सफेद चिकना पत्थर; अत्यंत श्वेत)

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.

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18 Hemlock (noun)

Hemlock - A highly poisonous plant, especially one historically used as a deadly poison. (विषैला पौधा)

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.

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19 Francophile (noun)

Francophile - A person who greatly admires France, its people, culture, or language. (फ्रांस-प्रेमी व्यक्ति)

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.

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20 Marsupial (noun)

Marsupial - A mammal whose young are typically carried and nursed in a pouch after birth. (धानीधारी स्तनपायी)

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.

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Having a good command of Vocabulary will help you to ace many competitive exams. So here We bring you The Hindu Vocab on daily basis to boost vocab power and helps you in your preparation for exams like Banking, Railway, Insurance, SSC, and other Government exams. You can learn the 100000 plus vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial Vocab24 app.

The Hindu Editorial Vocab24 app helps to boost your vocabulary along with tricks. The Hindu Editorial Vocab24 app provides daily vocab with Synonyms, Antonyms, Examples, Related Forms, and Tricks.

Vocab tricks help to learn daily vocab with daily The Hindu Vocab.

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