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1 Circadian (adjective)

दैनिक जैविक चक्र

Circadian meaning

Relating to the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle.

Synonyms: Daily, Diurnal, 24-hour, Biological

Antonyms: Irregular, Random, Aperiodic, Noncyclic

Example: Bright screens at night can disrupt your circadian rhythm and make it harder to sleep.

2 Perquisite (noun)

अतिरिक्त लाभ

Perquisite meaning

A benefit or privilege received as part of a job or position, in addition to regular pay.

Synonyms: Benefit, Privilege, Perk, Fringe benefit

Antonyms: Penalty, Disadvantage, Loss, Deprivation

Example: Free accommodation and a company car were valuable perquisites of the executive role.

3 Plebiscite (noun)

जनमत संग्रह

Plebiscite meaning

A direct vote by the people of a country or region on an important public issue.

Synonyms: Referendum, Popular vote, Public ballot, Direct vote

Antonyms: Appointment, Dictate, Imposition, Decree

Example: The government held a plebiscite to decide whether the region should gain autonomy.

4 Verbatim (adverb)

शब्दशः

Verbatim meaning

In exactly the same words as were originally used.

Synonyms: Word for word, Exactly, Literally, Precisely

Antonyms: Paraphrased, Reworded, Summarized, Adapted

Example: The witness repeated the statement verbatim during the trial.

5 Zeitgeist (noun)

युग की भावना

Zeitgeist meaning

The defining spirit, mood, or ideas of a particular time period.

Synonyms: Spirit of the age, Mood, Cultural climate, Trend

Antonyms: Anachronism, Outdatedness, Old-fashionedness, Stagnation

Example: Social media has strongly shaped the zeitgeist of the 21st century.

6 Subaltern (adjective)

अधीनस्थ

Subaltern meaning

Lower in rank or position; of inferior status.

Synonyms: Subordinate, Inferior, Lower-ranking, Junior

Antonyms: Superior, Dominant, Senior, Principal

Example: The subaltern officers followed the commander’s orders without question.

7 Minutiae (noun)

सूक्ष्म विवरण

Minutiae meaning

Small, precise details; trivial points.

Synonyms: Details, Trifles, Particulars, Niceties

Antonyms: Overview, Generalization, Summary, Big picture

Example: The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract to find loopholes.

8 Cabal (noun)

गुप्त गुट

Cabal meaning

A small secret group plotting to achieve political or other power.

Synonyms: Clique, Conspiracy, Faction, Junta

Antonyms: Majority, Public assembly, Open group, Transparency

Example: A cabal within the organization tried to remove the leader quietly.

9 Purview (noun)

अधिकार-क्षेत्र

Purview meaning

The range or scope of authority, responsibility, or concern.

Synonyms: Scope, Domain, Jurisdiction, Range

Antonyms: Irrelevance, Exclusion, Unconcern, Inapplicability

Example: Tax policy falls within the purview of the finance ministry.

10 Bifurcate (verb)

दो भागों में विभाजित करना

Bifurcate meaning

Divide into two parts or branches.

Synonyms: Split, Divide, Branch, Separate

Example: The road bifurcates after the bridge, leading to two different towns.

11 Attenuate (verb)

कमजोर करना

Attenuate meaning

Reduce the force, effect, or value of something; make it weaker.

Synonyms: Weaken, Lessen, Diminish, Mitigate

Antonyms: Strengthen, Intensify, Amplify, Reinforce

Example: The thick curtains helped attenuate the outside noise during the meeting.

12 Reciprocal (adjective)

परस्पर

Reciprocal meaning

Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.

Synonyms: Mutual, Shared, Two-way, Corresponding

Antonyms: One-sided, Unreturned, Unilateral, Selfish

Example: They had a reciprocal agreement to help each other during exams.

13 Incontrovertible (adjective)

अखंडनीय

Incontrovertible meaning

Not able to be denied or disputed; unquestionably true.

Synonyms: Undeniable, Indisputable, Irrefutable, Unassailable

Antonyms: Disputable, Questionable, Doubtful, Debatable

Example: The video provided incontrovertible evidence of what happened.

14 Preponderance (noun)

बहुलता

Preponderance meaning

The state of being greater in number, amount, or importance; predominance.

Synonyms: Predominance, Majority, Superiority, Prevalence

Antonyms: Minority, Scarcity, Insignificance, Deficiency

Example: There was a preponderance of evidence supporting the accused’s innocence.

15 Compunction (noun)

पश्चाताप

Compunction meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral unease about something you have done or plan to do.

Synonyms: Remorse, Guilt, Regret, Contrition

Antonyms: Indifference, Callousness, Shamelessness, Remorselessness

Example: She felt deep compunction after lying to her best friend.

16 Revelry (noun)

हर्षोल्लास

Revelry meaning

Lively and noisy celebrations, often involving drinking and dancing.

Synonyms: Festivity, Merrymaking, Jollification, Celebration

Antonyms: Mourning, Sobriety, Gloom, Austerity

Example: The streets were filled with revelry after the team won the final.

17 Parley (noun)

वार्ता

Parley meaning

A discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate peace or a truce.

Synonyms: Negotiation, Conference, Dialogue, Truce-talks

Antonyms: Conflict, Hostility, Fight, War

Example: The two rival groups agreed to a parley to avoid further violence.

18 Cognate (adjective)

सजातीय/सम्बंधित

Cognate meaning

Related in origin; coming from the same root or source, especially in language.

Synonyms: Related, Kindred, Allied, Corresponding

Antonyms: Unrelated, Different, Distinct, Unconnected

Example: The English word “night” and the German word “Nacht” are cognate terms.

19 Perpetrate (verb)

अपराध करना

Perpetrate meaning

Commit or carry out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, especially a crime.

Synonyms: Commit, Carry out, Execute, Perform

Antonyms: Prevent, Stop, Deter, Refrain

Example: The investigation aimed to identify who had perpetrated the fraud.

20 Coruscate (verb)

चमकना/झिलमिलाना

Coruscate meaning

Shine brightly with flashing or sparkling light; also, to be lively and brilliant.

Synonyms: Sparkle, Glitter, Flash, Shimmer

Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Fade, Darken

Example: The chandelier seemed to coruscate as the lights hit the crystals.

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