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1 Behemoth (noun)

महाविशाल प्राणी/वस्तु

Behemoth meaning

Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.

Synonyms: Giant, Colossus, Leviathan, Monster

Antonyms: Dwarf, Miniature, Speck, Trifle

Example: The company became a behemoth in the tech industry within a decade.

2 Despot (noun)

तानाशाह

Despot meaning

A ruler who holds absolute power, especially one who uses it cruelly.

Synonyms: Tyrant, Dictator, Autocrat, Oppressor

Antonyms: Democrat, Liberator, Reformer, Elected leader

Example: The despot silenced critics and ruled the nation through fear.

3 Epoch (noun)

युग

Epoch meaning

A particular period of time in history or a person’s life, marked by important events.

Synonyms: Era, Age, Period, Phase

Antonyms: Moment, Instant, Split second, Flash

Example: The invention of the internet began a new epoch in human communication.

4 Facade (noun)

मुखौटा/भवन का अग्रभाग

Facade meaning

The front of a building, or an outward appearance that hides the true situation.

Synonyms: Front, Exterior, Mask, Cover

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Genuineness, Openness

Example: Behind his friendly facade, he was deeply insecure.

5 Genesis (noun)

उत्पत्ति/आरंभ

Genesis meaning

The origin or beginning of something.

Synonyms: Origin, Beginning, Birth, Creation

Antonyms: End, Conclusion, Finish, Termination

Example: The genesis of the movement can be traced back to student protests.

6 Insurrection (noun)

विद्रोह

Insurrection meaning

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Uprising, Mutiny

Antonyms: Obedience, Submission, Compliance, Peace

Example: The army was deployed to suppress the insurrection in the capital.

7 Legacy (noun)

विरासत

Legacy meaning

Something handed down from the past, especially an inherited property or a lasting impact left by someone.

Synonyms: Inheritance, Heritage, Bequest, Tradition

Antonyms: Loss, Disinheritance, Oblivion, Forgetfulness

Example: Her legacy lives on through the schools she built for poor children.

8 Mirage (noun)

मृगतृष्णा

Mirage meaning

An optical illusion, especially in a desert, or something that seems real but is not.

Synonyms: Illusion, Delusion, Hallucination, Apparition

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact, Certainty

Example: The water in the distance turned out to be a mirage.

9 Oxymoron (noun)

विरोधाभासी शब्द-युग्म

Oxymoron meaning

A figure of speech in which two opposite or contradictory words are used together.

Synonyms: Paradox, Contradiction, Incongruity, Self-contradiction

Antonyms: Consistency, Harmony, Coherence, Agreement

Example: Deafening silence is a common oxymoron.

10 Progeny (noun)

संतान

Progeny meaning

A person's children or descendants; offspring.

Synonyms: Offspring, Descendants, Heirs, Children

Antonyms: Ancestors, Forefathers, Predecessors, Parents

Example: The king had no progeny to inherit the throne.

11 Crucible (noun)

कठिन परीक्षा

Crucible meaning

A severe test or trial, especially one that produces a strong, lasting result.

Synonyms: Ordeal, Trial, Test, Severe challenge

Antonyms: Ease, Comfort, Pleasure, Relief

Example: The final exam was a crucible that revealed who had truly prepared.

12 Draconian (adjective)

अत्यंत कठोर

Draconian meaning

Excessively harsh and severe (especially of laws or punishments).

Synonyms: Harsh, Severe, Cruel, Oppressive

Antonyms: Lenient, Mild, Merciful, Compassionate

Example: The government introduced draconian rules that punished even minor mistakes.

13 Trajectory (noun)

पथ

Trajectory meaning

The path followed by a moving object, especially a projectile or spacecraft.

Synonyms: Path, Course, Route, Track

Antonyms: Standstill, Stagnation, Halt, Immobility

Example: Scientists calculated the rocket’s trajectory before launch.

14 Ultimatum (noun)

अंतिम चेतावनी

Ultimatum meaning

A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.

Synonyms: Final demand, Last offer, Warning, Threat

Antonyms: Request, Suggestion, Proposal, Plea

Example: The manager gave an ultimatum: improve performance within a month or resign.

15 Luminous (adjective)

चमकदार

Luminous meaning

Emitting or reflecting bright light; shining.

Synonyms: Radiant, Glowing, Bright, Shining

Antonyms: Dim, Dull, Dark, Murky

Example: The luminous moon lit up the entire lake at night.

16 Monolith (noun)

एकाश्म

Monolith meaning

A large single upright block of stone; something massive and uniform, often seen as powerful and unchanging.

Synonyms: Behemoth, Giant, Colossus, Massive structure

Antonyms: Fragment, Piece, Small unit, Part

Example: The company became a monolith that dominated the entire industry.

17 Verdict (noun)

फैसला

Verdict meaning

A decision or judgment, especially one given by a jury in a court case.

Synonyms: Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Conclusion

Antonyms: Uncertainty, Doubt, Indecision, Confusion

Example: After hours of discussion, the jury announced its verdict.

18 Ingenious (adjective)

चतुर

Ingenious meaning

Clever, original, and inventive.

Synonyms: Clever, Inventive, Resourceful, Brilliant

Antonyms: Clumsy, Unimaginative, Dull, Inept

Example: She came up with an ingenious plan to solve the problem quickly.

19 Cryptic (adjective)

गूढ़

Cryptic meaning

Having a hidden or unclear meaning; mysterious.

Synonyms: Mysterious, Enigmatic, Obscure, Puzzling

Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Plain, Explicit

Example: He left a cryptic message that no one could understand.

20 Criterion (noun)

मापदंड

Criterion meaning

A standard or rule by which something is judged or decided.

Synonyms: Standard, Benchmark, Measure, Yardstick

Antonyms: Guesswork, Randomness, Uncertainty, Chaos

Example: Accuracy is the main criterion for selecting a good answer.

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