Thursday, 19 February 2026

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1 Apparatus (noun)

उपकरणों का समूह; तंत्र

Apparatus meaning

A set of equipment or tools needed for a particular activity; also, an organized system used to achieve something.

Synonyms: Equipment, Gear, Machinery, Instrumentation

Antonyms: Absence, Lack, Nothingness, Unpreparedness

Example: The laboratory apparatus was arranged carefully before the experiment began.

2 Conviction (noun)

दृढ़ विश्वास; दोषसिद्धि

Conviction meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion; also, the act of proving someone guilty of a crime.

Synonyms: Belief, Certainty, Persuasion, Assurance

Antonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Hesitation, Indecision

Example: Her conviction about helping the poor never changed, and she worked for it daily.

3 Dissolution (noun)

विघटन; घुलन

Dissolution meaning

The act of ending or breaking up something officially; also, the process of dissolving in a liquid.

Synonyms: Disbandment, Termination, Disintegration, Dissolving

Antonyms: Formation, Establishment, Creation, Union

Example: The dissolution of the assembly was announced before fresh elections.

4 Infraction (noun)

उल्लंघन

Infraction meaning

A violation or breaking of a rule, law, or agreement.

Synonyms: Violation, Breach, Infringement, Transgression

Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Observance, Adherence

Example: A minor infraction of the rules can still lead to a warning.

5 Ordnance (noun)

सैन्य हथियार और गोला-बारूद

Ordnance meaning

Military weapons, ammunition, and artillery used in warfare.

Synonyms: Ammunition, Weaponry, Arms, Artillery

Antonyms: Peace, Nonviolence, Disarmament, Pacifism

Example: The army transported ordnance to the border base for emergency use.

6 Potable (adjective)

पीने योग्य

Potable meaning

Safe and suitable for drinking.

Synonyms: Drinkable, Safe, Pure, Fit-to-drink

Antonyms: Undrinkable, Contaminated, Polluted, Toxic

Example: The village installed a filter to make the water potable.

7 Recede (verb)

पीछे हटना; कम होना

Recede meaning

Move back or withdraw; become less or fade away.

Synonyms: Retreat, Withdraw, Diminish, Subside

Antonyms: Advance, Approach, Increase, Expand

Example: After the storm, the floodwaters began to recede slowly.

8 Requisition (noun/verb)

आधिकारिक मांग; अधिग्रहण

Requisition meaning

(Noun) An official order or request to obtain something; (Verb) Officially demand or take something for use.

Synonyms: Request, Demand, Order, Claim

Antonyms: Offer, Release, Surrender, Waive

Example: The hospital sent a requisition for more oxygen cylinders during the emergency.

9 Sanctuary (noun)

आश्रय स्थल; अभयारण्य

Sanctuary meaning

A safe place of shelter or protection; also, a protected area for animals or birds.

Synonyms: Refuge, Haven, Shelter, Safe haven

Antonyms: Danger, Peril, Exposure, Threat

Example: The wildlife sanctuary protects rare birds and animals from hunting.

10 Segregate (verb)

अलग करना; पृथक्करण करना

Segregate meaning

Separate or set apart people or things from others; keep groups divided.

Synonyms: Separate, Isolate, Divide, Partition

Antonyms: Integrate, Unite, Combine, Merge

Example: The school decided to segregate waste into dry and wet categories for proper recycling.

11 Acquisition (noun)

अधिग्रहण

Acquisition meaning

The act of getting or obtaining something; also, buying/taking over a company or property.

Synonyms: Procurement, Purchase, Attainment, Gain

Antonyms: Loss, Dispossession, Relinquishment, Divestiture

Example: The company’s acquisition of its rival expanded its market share overnight.

12 Advocate (verb)

समर्थन करना

Advocate meaning

Publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

Synonyms: Support, Promote, Endorse, Champion

Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, Discourage, Resist

Example: She advocates equal opportunities for all students.

13 Comprise (verb)

से मिलकर बना होना

Comprise meaning

Consist of; be made up of.

Synonyms: Consist of, Include, Contain, Encompass

Antonyms: Exclude, Omit, Lack, Ignore

Example: The committee comprises members from different departments.

14 Diminish (verb)

कम करना

Diminish meaning

Make or become less; reduce in size, importance, or intensity.

Synonyms: Reduce, Decrease, Lessen, Shrink

Antonyms: Increase, Expand, Amplify, Enhance

Example: The noise began to diminish as the crowd dispersed.

15 Distinction (noun)

भेद / विशिष्टता

Distinction meaning

A difference or contrast between similar things; also, special recognition or excellence.

Synonyms: Difference, Contrast, Discrimination, Excellence

Antonyms: Similarity, Sameness, Uniformity, Equality

Example: There is a clear distinction between a hobby and a profession.

16 Evaluation (noun)

मूल्यांकन

Evaluation meaning

The act of judging or assessing the quality, value, or importance of something.

Synonyms: Assessment, Appraisal, Analysis, Review

Antonyms: Neglect, Disregard, Ignorance, Inattention

Example: The teacher’s evaluation of the project focused on clarity and accuracy.

17 Interpretation (noun)

व्याख्या

Interpretation meaning

The act of explaining the meaning of something; a particular way of understanding it.

Synonyms: Explanation, Clarification, Understanding, Translation

Antonyms: Misunderstanding, Confusion, Misreading, Obscurity

Example: His interpretation of the poem highlighted its hidden message.

18 Perspective (noun)

दृष्टिकोण

Perspective meaning

A particular way of thinking about or viewing something; a viewpoint.

Synonyms: Viewpoint, Outlook, Angle, Standpoint

Antonyms: Blindness, Misjudgment, Narrow-mindedness, Ignorance

Example: From a historical perspective, the decision was unavoidable.

19 Regulation (noun)

नियम

Regulation meaning

An official rule made by an authority to control or govern conduct.

Synonyms: Rule, Law, Restriction, Guideline

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Permission, Chaos

Example: New safety regulations were introduced to prevent accidents.

20 Transition (noun)

परिवर्तन

Transition meaning

The process of changing from one state, condition, or stage to another.

Synonyms: Change, Shift, Transformation, Passage

Antonyms: Stability, Continuity, Permanence, Stagnation

Example: The transition from school to college can be challenging.

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