Wednesday, 4 March 2026

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1 Incriminate (verb)

दोषी ठहराना

Incriminate meaning

Make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; imply involvement in an offense.

Synonyms: Implicate, Indict, Accuse, Blame

Antonyms: Exonerate, Acquit, Absolve, Clear

Example: His fingerprints on the weapon could incriminate him in the robbery.

2 Scruple (noun)

नैतिक संकोच

Scruple meaning

A feeling of doubt or hesitation about whether something is morally right.

Synonyms: Misgiving, Qualm, Compunction, Doubt

Antonyms: Certainty, Confidence, Assurance, Conviction

Example: He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

3 Utilitarian (adjective)

उपयोगितावादी

Utilitarian meaning

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; based on usefulness.

Synonyms: Practical, Functional, Pragmatic, Serviceable

Antonyms: Decorative, Ornamental, Impractical, Useless

Example: The room had a utilitarian design with plain furniture and no extra decoration.

4 Requiem (noun)

मृत्यु-प्रार्थना

Requiem meaning

A mass or song for the dead; a musical tribute in memory of someone.

Synonyms: Dirge, Elegy, Lament, Threnody

Antonyms: Celebration, Rejoicing, Festivity, Jubilation

Example: The choir performed a requiem to honor the victims.

5 Ignoble (adjective)

नीच

Ignoble meaning

Not honorable in character or purpose; morally base or shameful.

Synonyms: Dishonorable, Base, Despicable, Shameful

Antonyms: Noble, Honorable, Upright, Dignified

Example: He was condemned for his ignoble attempt to betray his friends for money.

6 Symposium (noun)

विषय-विशेषज्ञों की विचार-गोष्ठी

Symposium meaning

A formal meeting where experts discuss a topic.

Synonyms: Conference, Seminar, Forum, Colloquy

Antonyms: Silence, Ignorance, Isolation, Secrecy

Example: The university hosted a symposium on climate policy and renewable energy.

7 Equestrian (adjective)

अश्वारोही

Equestrian meaning

Related to horse riding.

Synonyms: Equestral, Mounted, Horseback, Cavalry

Antonyms: Dismounted, Unmounted, Pedestrian, Grounded

Example: She wore equestrian boots before going to the riding arena.

8 Analgesic (noun/adjective)

दर्दनिवारक

Analgesic meaning

A drug that relieves pain.

Synonyms: Painkiller, Anodyne, Sedative, Remedy

Antonyms: Irritant, Stimulant, Aggravator, Algesic

Example: The doctor prescribed an analgesic to reduce the post-surgery pain.

9 Placebo (noun)

प्लेसिबो

Placebo meaning

A harmless/inactive substance or treatment given to test the real effect of a medicine, often improving a patient’s condition because they believe it will help.

Synonyms: Dummy pill, Sugar pill, Sham treatment, Inert substance

Antonyms: Active drug, Medication, Curative agent, Real treatment

Example: In the clinical trial, one group received the new medicine while the other was given a placebo.

10 Delusion (noun)

भ्रम

Delusion meaning

A false belief that is strongly held despite clear evidence against it.

Synonyms: Misconception, Illusion, Fallacy, False belief

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact, Certainty

Example: He was under the delusion that everyone was plotting against him.

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