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1 Dystopia (noun)

दुःस्वप्नलोक

Dystopia meaning

An imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice, often ruled in an oppressive, frightening way.

Synonyms: Anti-utopia, Totalitarian state, Police state, Nightmare society

Antonyms: Utopia, Paradise, Ideal society, Heaven

Example: The novel depicts a dystopia where citizens are constantly watched and freedom is crushed.

2 Philatelist (noun)

टिकट-संग्राहक

Philatelist meaning

A person who collects and studies postage stamps.

Synonyms: Stamp collector, Stamp enthusiast, Postal historian, Philatelic collector

Antonyms: Spender, Squanderer, Waster, Big spender

Example: The philatelist carefully preserved rare stamps in an album to protect their value.

3 Alimony (noun)

निर्वाह भत्ता

Alimony meaning

Money paid regularly to a former spouse after separation or divorce.

Synonyms: Spousal support, Maintenance, Allowance, Support payment

Antonyms: Independence, Self-sufficiency, Autonomy, Self-reliance

Example: The court ordered him to pay alimony every month to support his former spouse.

4 Calligraphy (noun)

सुलेख

Calligraphy meaning

Decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering.

Synonyms: Hand lettering, Penmanship, Ornamental writing, Beautiful handwriting

Antonyms: Scribbling, Scrawl, Illegible writing, Chicken scratch

Example: She practiced calligraphy daily to create elegant wedding invitations.

5 Chauvinist (noun)

अंधराष्ट्रवादी / पुरुष-प्रधान पक्षपाती

Chauvinist meaning

A person who shows excessive or prejudiced belief in the superiority of their own group, especially men over women.

Synonyms: Bigot, Jingoist, Sexist, Nationalist extremist

Antonyms: Egalitarian, Open-minded person, Liberal, Internationalist

Example: His chauvinist comments during the discussion offended many people in the room.

6 Egotist (noun)

अहंकारी

Egotist meaning

A person who talks and thinks too much about themselves and believes they are very important.

Synonyms: Narcissist, Self-centered person, Conceited person, Vanity-driven person

Antonyms: Humble person, Modest person, Altruist, Selfless person

Example: The egotist kept turning every conversation back to his own achievements.

7 Invigorate (verb)

ऊर्जावान बनाना

Invigorate meaning

Give strength, energy, or vitality to someone or something.

Synonyms: Energize, Revitalize, Stimulate, Refresh

Antonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Tire, Drain

Example: A short walk in fresh air can invigorate the mind and improve focus.

8 Bamboozle (verb)

ठगना

Bamboozle meaning

Trick or deceive someone by using confusion or clever lies.

Synonyms: Deceive, Trick, Con, Swindle

Antonyms: Clarify, Inform, Enlighten, Reveal

Example: The salesman tried to bamboozle customers into buying an unnecessary warranty.

9 Atheist (noun)

नास्तिक

Atheist meaning

A person who does not believe in the existence of God or gods.

Synonyms: Nonbeliever, Disbeliever, Skeptic, Freethinker

Antonyms: Theist, Believer, Devotee, God-fearer

Example: He identified as an atheist and preferred explanations based on science and reason.

10 Honorarium (noun)

मानदेय

Honorarium meaning

A payment given for professional services that are usually offered without a fee.

Synonyms: Fee, Remuneration, Payment, Stipend

Antonyms: Fine, Penalty, Forfeit, Refund

Example: The guest speaker accepted an honorarium for delivering the keynote address.

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