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1 Amphibious (adjective)

उभयचर

Amphibious meaning

Able to live both on land and in water.

Synonyms: Dual-environment, Water-and-land, Semi-aquatic, Twofold

Antonyms: Landlocked, Terrestrial, Aquatic-only, Nonamphibious

Example: Frogs are amphibious animals because they can live on land as well as in water.

2 Pseudonym (noun)

छद्म नाम

Pseudonym meaning

A fictitious name used by a writer or performer instead of their real name.

Synonyms: Pen name, Alias, Assumed name, Nom de plume

Antonyms: Real name, Birth name, Legal name, Given name

Example: The novelist published her first book under a pseudonym to protect her privacy.

3 Hallucination (noun)

भ्रम

Hallucination meaning

A false perception of something that is not actually present, such as seeing or hearing things that are not real.

Synonyms: Illusion, Delusion, Mirage, Phantom

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact, Certainty

Example: Due to high fever, he experienced a hallucination and thought someone was calling his name.

4 Subterranean (adjective)

भूमिगत

Subterranean meaning

Existing, occurring, or done below the earth’s surface; underground.

Synonyms: Underground, Subsurface, Buried, Underworld

Antonyms: Surface, Aboveground, Open-air, Exposed

Example: The city has a subterranean tunnel system to manage traffic and transport.

5 Microcosm (noun)

सूक्ष्म जगत

Microcosm meaning

A smaller version or model of something much larger, showing the same features.

Synonyms: Miniature, Small-scale model, Little world, Representation

Antonyms: Macrocosm, Whole, Universe, Totality

Example: The classroom was a microcosm of society, with different cultures and opinions.

6 Nomenclature (noun)

नामकरण पद्धति

Nomenclature meaning

A system or set of names used in a particular field or subject.

Synonyms: Terminology, Naming system, Classification, Taxonomy

Antonyms: Confusion, Disorder, Misnaming, Chaos

Example: Scientific nomenclature helps researchers name and classify organisms accurately.

7 Asphyxiate (verb)

दम घोंटना

Asphyxiate meaning

Cause to suffocate by depriving of oxygen.

Synonyms: Suffocate, Choke, Smother, Strangle

Antonyms: Breathe, Oxygenate, Resuscitate, Revive

Example: The smoke from the fire began to asphyxiate people trapped inside the room.

8 Introspection (noun)

आत्मनिरीक्षण

Introspection meaning

The examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings.

Synonyms: Self-examination, Self-analysis, Reflection, Contemplation

Antonyms: Thoughtlessness, Unawareness, Neglect, Ignorance

Example: Through introspection, she realized why she kept making the same mistakes.

9 Camouflage (noun/verb)

छलावरण

Camouflage meaning

The act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend in with its surroundings.

Synonyms: Disguise, Concealment, Cover, Masking

Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Unmask, Display

Example: The soldier used camouflage to blend into the forest and avoid detection.

10 Symbiosis (noun)

सहजीवन

Symbiosis meaning

A close relationship between two different organisms in which both benefit.

Synonyms: Mutualism, Cooperation, Interdependence, Partnership

Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Separation, Independence

Example: The relationship between bees and flowers is a classic example of symbiosis.

11 Impenetrable (adjective)

अभेद्य

Impenetrable meaning

Impossible to pass through or enter; unable to be understood.

Synonyms: Unassailable, Inviolable, Impervious, Inaccessible

Antonyms: Penetrable, Accessible, Vulnerable, Permeable

Example: The fortress walls were so impenetrable that the enemy gave up.

12 Indisputable (adjective)

अविवादित

Indisputable meaning

Not able to be doubted or challenged; unquestionable.

Synonyms: Unquestionable, Undeniable, Irrefutable, Incontrovertible

Antonyms: Disputable, Questionable, Doubtful, Debatable

Example: Her honesty was indisputable, so everyone trusted her.

13 Naive (adjective)

भोला

Naive meaning

Lacking experience or sophistication; too trusting.

Synonyms: Innocent, Gullible, Unsophisticated, Credulous

Antonyms: Sophisticated, Experienced, Cynical, Worldly

Example: He was naive enough to believe every promise he heard.

14 Cunning (adjective)

चालाक

Cunning meaning

Clever at achieving goals by deception or trickery.

Synonyms: Sly, Crafty, Wily, Devious

Antonyms: Honest, Frank, Naive, Straightforward

Example: The cunning thief distracted the guard and escaped quietly.

15 Illusory (adjective)

मायावी

Illusory meaning

Based on illusion; not real or true.

Synonyms: Unreal, Deceptive, Imaginary, Misleading

Antonyms: Real, Genuine, Actual, True

Example: The hope of easy success without hard work is illusory.

16 Crass (adjective)

अशिष्ट

Crass meaning

Showing no sensitivity or refinement; rude and vulgar.

Synonyms: Vulgar, Rude, Coarse, Insensitive

Antonyms: Refined, Polite, Cultured, Tactful

Example: His crass joke embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.

17 Prominent (adjective)

प्रमुख

Prominent meaning

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

Synonyms: Notable, Eminent, Distinguished, Conspicuous

Antonyms: Obscure, Unknown, Inconspicuous, Insignificant

Example: She is a prominent scientist known for her research work.

18 Aphorism (noun)

सूक्ति

Aphorism meaning

A short, wise saying that expresses a general truth.

Synonyms: Adage, Maxim, Proverb, Saying

Antonyms: Nonsense, Rambling, Wordiness, Meaninglessness

Example: Actions speak louder than words is a well-known aphorism.

19 Meddlesome (adjective)

दखलअंदाज

Meddlesome meaning

Too interested in and involved with other people’s affairs; interfering.

Synonyms: Interfering, Intrusive, Nosy, Inquisitive

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Reserved, Discreet, Respectful

Example: The meddlesome neighbor kept asking about our personal matters.

20 Repulsive (adjective)

घृणित

Repulsive meaning

Causing strong dislike or disgust.

Synonyms: Disgusting, Revolting, Repugnant, Offensive

Antonyms: Attractive, Pleasant, Appealing, Delightful

Example: The smell from the garbage was so repulsive that everyone covered their nose.

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