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1 Iridescent (adjective)

इंद्रधनुषी चमक वाला

Iridescent meaning

Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

Synonyms: Shimmering, Lustrous, Opalescent, Glowing

Antonyms: Dull, Drab, Matte, Colorless

Example: The butterfly’s wings looked iridescent in the sunlight.

2 Hereditary (adjective)

वंशानुगत

Hereditary meaning

Passed from parents to children through genes or family tradition.

Synonyms: Inherited, Ancestral, Genetic, Familial

Antonyms: Acquired, Nonhereditary, Unrelated, External

Example: Certain diseases are hereditary and can run in families.

3 Garrison (verb)

छावनी में तैनात करना

Garrison meaning

Station troops in a place for its defense.

Synonyms: Station, Deploy, Post, Quarter

Antonyms: Withdraw, Evacuate, Demilitarize, Abandon

Example: The army decided to garrison the border town to prevent enemy attacks.

4 Protagonist (noun)

मुख्य पात्र

Protagonist meaning

The main character in a story, play, or movie.

Synonyms: Hero, Lead, Central character, Principal figure

Antonyms: Antagonist, Opponent, Villain, Rival

Example: The protagonist of the novel struggles to overcome many hardships.

5 Apparition (noun)

प्रेतात्मा या अचानक प्रकट होने वाली आकृति

Apparition meaning

A ghostly figure or an unexpected appearance of someone or something.

Synonyms: Ghost, Phantom, Specter, Vision

Antonyms: Reality, Substance, Person, Certainty

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a mysterious apparition.

6 Tapestry (noun)

चित्रमय बुना हुआ वस्त्र

Tapestry meaning

A piece of thick woven cloth with patterns or pictures, often used as a wall hanging or decoration.

Synonyms: Hanging, Textile, Embroidery, Weaving

Antonyms: Plain cloth, Blank fabric, Simplicity, Bareness

Example: The old palace walls were decorated with a beautiful tapestry.

7 Sacrament

धार्मिक संस्कार

Sacrament meaning

A religious ceremony or rite regarded as an outward and visible sign of divine grace.

Synonyms: Rite, Ceremony, Ritual, Ordinance

Antonyms: Profanity, Irreverence, Disrespect, Blasphemy

Example: Baptism is considered a sacrament in many Christian traditions.

8 Chameleon (noun)

परिस्थिति के अनुसार आसानी से अपना व्यवहार, रूप या विचार बदलने वाला व्यक्ति; रंग बदलने वाली एक प्रकार की छिपकली

Chameleon meaning

A person who easily changes ideas, behavior, or appearance according to the situation; also a type of lizard known for changing color.

Synonyms: Shape-shifter, Imitator, Adaptor, Opportunist

Antonyms: Constant person, Steadfast person, Original, Unchanging person

Example: In the office, he was like a chameleon, changing his attitude to suit whoever was around him.

9 Barricade (noun)

अवरोधक या रास्ता रोकने के लिए बनाई गई बाधा

Barricade meaning

A barrier built across a road, door, or path to block passage or protect against danger.

Synonyms: Barrier, Blockade, Obstruction, Rampart

Antonyms: Opening, Passage, Entrance, Access

Example: The protesters placed a barricade across the street to stop the vehicles.

10 Chronology (noun)

कालक्रम

Chronology meaning

The arrangement of events or dates in the order in which they happened.

Synonyms: Sequence, Order, Timeline, Progression

Antonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Disorganization

Example: The historian explained the chronology of the empire very clearly.

11 Symphony (noun)

वाद्यवृंद के लिए लंबी और जटिल संगीत रचना; सुरों का सामंजस्य

Symphony meaning

A long and complex musical composition for a full orchestra; a harmonious combination of sounds.

Synonyms: Orchestral piece, Musical composition, Harmony, Melody

Antonyms: Cacophony, Discord, Disharmony, Noise

Example: The grand symphony filled the concert hall with powerful and beautiful music.

12 Mosaic (noun)

रंगीन पत्थर, कांच या टाइल के छोटे टुकड़ों को जोड़कर बनाई गई चित्रकारी या आकृति; विभिन्न तत्वों का मिश्रित समुच्चय

Mosaic meaning

A picture or pattern made by fitting together small pieces of colored stone, glass, or tile; a mixture of diverse elements forming a whole.

Synonyms: Pattern, Collage, Patchwork, Design

Antonyms: Uniformity, Sameness, Plainness, Monotony

Example: The temple floor was decorated with a beautiful mosaic of colored tiles.

13 Estuary (noun)

नदी का चौड़ा मुहाना जहाँ वह समुद्र से मिलती है; ज्वारीय नदीमुख

Estuary meaning

The wide part of a river where it meets the sea; a tidal river mouth.

Synonyms: River mouth, Inlet, Bay

Antonyms: Source, Headwater, Origin, Interior

Example: Many migratory birds gather near the estuary because of its rich ecosystem.

14 Dividend (noun)

लाभांश

Dividend meaning

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits.

Synonyms: Profit share, Payout, Return, Distribution

Antonyms: Loss, Deficit, Debt, Expense

Example: The company declared a higher dividend for its shareholders this year.

15 Crusade (noun)

किसी सामाजिक, राजनीतिक या धार्मिक उद्देश्य के लिए जोरदार अभियान

Crusade meaning

A vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause.

Synonyms: Campaign, Mission, Movement, Drive

Antonyms: Surrender, Inactivity, Indifference, Retreat

Example: he started a crusade against corruption in her city.

16 Insignia (noun)

पद, अधिकार, सदस्यता या पहचान दर्शाने वाला चिन्ह

Insignia meaning

A badge, mark, or symbol that shows rank, office, membership, or authority.

Synonyms: Emblem, Badge, Symbol, Crest

Antonyms: Plainness, Anonymity, Unimportance

Example: The officer wore the official insignia on his uniform with pride.

17 Artifact (noun)

मानव द्वारा बनाई गई वस्तु, विशेषकर ऐतिहासिक, सांस्कृतिक या पुरातात्विक महत्व की

Artifact meaning

An object made by humans, especially one of historical, cultural, or archaeological importance.

Synonyms: Relic, Object, Antiquity, Remnant

Antonyms: Natural object, Natural formation, Raw material, Nature

Example: The museum displayed an ancient artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization.

18 Propaganda (noun)

पक्षपातपूर्ण या भ्रामक जानकारी जो किसी राजनीतिक उद्देश्य या विचारधारा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए फैलाई जाए

Propaganda meaning

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Synonyms: Publicity, Promotion, Indoctrination, Persuasion

Antonyms: Truth, Reality, Honesty, Fact

Example: The regime used propaganda to influence public opinion during the election.

19 Marginalize (verb)

किसी व्यक्ति, समूह या विचार को कम महत्त्व देना और उसे समाज या चर्चा के किनारे कर देना

Marginalize meaning

To treat a person, group, or idea as less important and push them to the edge of society or discussion.

Synonyms: Exclude, Neglect, Ignore, Discriminate

Antonyms: Include, Accept, Support, Empower

Example: Poor communities are often marginalized in major policy decisions.

20 Manifesto (noun)

घोषणापत्र

Manifesto meaning

A public declaration of aims, policies, or intentions, especially issued by a political party or leader.

Synonyms: Declaration, Statement, Proclamation, Program

Antonyms: Secrecy, Concealment, Silence, Suppression

Example: The party released its manifesto before the general elections.

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