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1 Veto (verb)

निषेधाधिकार

Veto meaning

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

Synonyms: Reject, Forbid, Prohibit, Disallow

Antonyms: Approve, Authorize, Sanction, Support

Example: The president chose to veto the bill, sending it back to congress.

2 Indomitable (adjective)

अदम्य

Indomitable meaning

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Synonyms: Invincible, Unconquerable, Resilient, Unyielding

Antonyms: Yielding, Weak, Submissive, Vulnerable

Example: Despite the many challenges she faced, her indomitable spirit kept her moving forward.

3 Autonomy (noun)

स्वायत्तता

Autonomy meaning

The right or condition of self-government.

Synonyms: Independence, Sovereignty, Freedom, Liberty

Antonyms: Dependence, Subjection, Captivity, Slavery

Example: The university was granted full autonomy to manage its own internal affairs.

4 Sacrilege (noun)

अपवित्रीकरण

Sacrilege meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Synonyms: Blasphemy, Profanation, Desecration, Impiety

Antonyms: Reverence, Piety, Respect, Veneration

Example: Putting a coffee cup on the holy book was considered a sacrilege by the monks.

5 Congenital (adjective)

जन्मजात

Congenital meaning

of a disease or physical abnormality present from birth.

Synonyms: Inherent, Innate, Inborn, Hereditary

Antonyms: Acquired, Contracted, Developed, Learned

Example: The infant underwent surgery to correct a congenital heart defect.

6 Exodus (noun)

निकास

Exodus meaning

A mass departure of people.

Synonyms: Evacuation, Departure, Withdrawal, Migration

Antonyms: Arrival, Influx, Entry, Entrance

Example: The beginning of the war caused a mass exodus of residents from the city.

7 Incarcerate (verb)

बंदी बनाना

Incarcerate meaning

Imprison or confine.

Synonyms: Imprison, Jail, Detain, Confine

Antonyms: Release, Liberate, Free, Discharge

Example: The police had to incarcerate the suspect until the trial began.

8 Obeisance (noun)

अभिवादन

Obeisance meaning

Deferential respect or homage.

Synonyms: Homage, Adoration, Reverence, Respect

Antonyms: Disdain, Disrespect, Scorn, Defiance

Example: They paid obeisance to the king as he entered the throne room.

9 Unilateral (adjective)

एकपक्षीय

Unilateral meaning

of an action or decision performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others.

Synonyms: One-sided, Independent, Solitary, Monopolistic

Antonyms: Bilateral, Multilateral, Collective, Joint

Example: The government took a unilateral decision to change the trade policy without consulting its allies.

10 Protocol (noun)

शिष्टाचार

Protocol meaning

The official system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.

Synonyms: Procedure, Etiquette, Convention, Custom

Antonyms: Chaos, Disorder, Impropriety, Rudeness

Example: According to the safety protocol, all employees must wear a helmet inside the construction site.

11 Despondent (adjective)

हताश

Despondent meaning

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Synonyms: Hopeless, Dejected, Disheartened, Melancholy

Antonyms: Cheerful, Optimistic, Hopeful, Joyful

Example: After failing the exam for the third time, he felt completely despondent.

12 Scintilla (noun)

कण

Scintilla meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Synonyms: Particle, Shred, Speck, Fragment

Antonyms: Abundance, Whole, Bulk, Mass

Example: There was not a scintilla of evidence to support his claims in court.

13 Postulate (verb)

स्वयंसिद्ध मान लेना

Postulate meaning

Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or basis of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

Synonyms: Hypothesize, Assume, Presume, Propose

Antonyms: Calculate, Deny, Disprove, Measure

Example: Most astronomers postulate that the universe is continuously expanding.

14 Connive (verb)

मिलीभगत करना

Connive meaning

Conspire to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

Synonyms: Conspire, Collude, Plot, Scheme

Antonyms: Oppose, Condemn, Prevent, Disallow

Example: The corrupt officials chose to connive with the land developers to bypass the law.

15 Vestige (noun)

अवशेष

Vestige meaning

A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Synonyms: Remnant, Fragment, Relic, Indication

Antonyms: Entirety, Whole, Core, Substance

Example: The fossil was the last vestige of a species that had been extinct for millions of years.

16 Stratagem (noun)

चाल

Stratagem meaning

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve a purpose.

Synonyms: Tactic, Scheme, Maneuver, Artifice

Antonyms: Honesty, Openness, Reality, Frankness

Example: His clever stratagem allowed him to win the chess match against a much stronger opponent.

17 Imperious (adjective)

अभिमानी

Imperious meaning

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Synonyms: Domineering, Overbearing, Arrogant, Dictatorial

Antonyms: Humble, Meek, Subservient, Modest

Example: The prince’s imperious manner made it clear that he expected immediate obedience.

18 Lionize (verb)

महत्व देना

Lionize meaning

Give a lot of public attention and approval to someone; treat as a celebrity.

Synonyms: Glorify, Idolize, Honor, Exalt

Antonyms: Vilify, Disgrace, Condemn, Belittle

Example: Modern society tends to lionize social media influencers as if they were heroes.

19 Consummate (verb)

संपन्न करना

Consummate meaning

Make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse; or complete a transaction or attempt.

Synonyms: Complete, Conclude, Finalize, Accomplish

Antonyms: Abandon, Neglect, Cancel, Fail

Example: The property sale was finally consummated after months of intense negotiation.

20 Pillory (verb)

जलील करना

Pillory meaning

Attack or ridicule publicly.

Synonyms: Ridicule, Condemn, Denounce, Stigmatize

Antonyms: Praise, Extol, Commend, Applaud

Example: The media began to pillory the politician after the scandal was revealed.

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