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1 Saturate (verb)

पूर्णतः भर देना / पूरी तरह भिगो देना

Saturate meaning

Fill completely or soak thoroughly to the maximum limit.

Synonyms: Soak, Drench, Fill, Imbue

Antonyms: Dry, Empty, Drain, Deprive

Example: Heavy rain began to saturate the ground within a few hours.

2 Culinary (adjective)

पाक-कला संबंधी / भोजन पकाने से संबंधित

Culinary meaning

Related to cooking or the kitchen.

Synonyms: Cooking, Gastronomic, Edible, Kitchen-related

Antonyms: Inedible, Raw, Uncooked, Nonculinary

Example: She joined a culinary institute to learn professional cooking skills.

3 Olfactory (adjective)

घ्राण संबंधी / सूंघने की क्षमता से संबंधित

Olfactory meaning

Related to the sense of smell.

Synonyms: Nasal, Scent-related, Smelling, Aromatic

Antonyms: Odorless, Scentless, Unsmelling, Fragrance-free

Example: The olfactory nerves help the brain identify different smells.

4 Tardy (adjective)

देर से आने वाला / विलंबित

Tardy meaning

Slow in action or late in happening, arriving, or doing something.

Synonyms: Late, Delayed, Slow, Overdue

Antonyms: Punctual, Prompt, Timely, Early

Example: He was marked absent because he was tardy to class again.

5 Nautical (adjective)

नौवहन संबंधी / समुद्री

Nautical meaning

Related to ships, sailors, navigation, or the sea.

Synonyms: Maritime, Marine, Naval, Seafaring

Antonyms: Inland, Terrestrial, Land-based, Continental

Example: He bought a nautical map before starting the sea voyage.

6 Aboriginal (adjective)

आदिवासी / मूलनिवासी

Aboriginal meaning

Existing in a place from the earliest times; native or indigenous.

Synonyms: Indigenous, Native, Original, Primitive

Antonyms: Foreign, Modern, Immigrant, Non-native

Example: The museum displayed art created by aboriginal communities of the region.

7 Coda (noun)

समापन भाग / उपसंहार

Coda meaning

The concluding part of a piece of music, speech, or literary work.

Synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Finale, Epilogue

Antonyms: Beginning, Introduction, Opening, Prelude

Example: The speaker ended his presentation with a thoughtful coda about hope and responsibility.

8 Celestial (adjective)

आकाशीय / दिव्य

Celestial meaning

Related to the sky, heaven, or outer space.

Synonyms: Heavenly, Astral, Cosmic, Ethereal

Antonyms: Earthly, Terrestrial, Mundane, Worldly

Example: The telescope captured a beautiful image of celestial bodies in the night sky.

9 Expansive (adjective)

विस्तृत / व्यापक

Expansive meaning

Covering a wide area; broad and extensive.

Synonyms: Broad, Extensive, Vast, Wide-ranging

Antonyms: Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Confined

Example: The palace was surrounded by an expansive garden that stretched for miles.

10 Migratory (adjective)

प्रवासी / स्थानांतरित होने वाला

Migratory meaning

Moving from one region or place to another, especially seasonally.

Synonyms: Roaming, Wandering, Traveling, Nomadic

Antonyms: Settled, Stationary, Permanent, Resident

Example: Many migratory birds fly to warmer regions during winter.

11 Unscathed (adjective)

अक्षत; बिना किसी नुकसान के

Unscathed meaning

Not harmed, injured, or damaged in any way.

Synonyms: Unharmed, Undamaged, Safe, Untouched

Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Harmed, Wounded

Example: Even after the accident, she came out completely unscathed.

12 Cascade (noun/verb)

झरना; लगातार गिरना या तेजी से होना

Cascade meaning

A small waterfall or a large amount of something falling or happening in quick succession.

Synonyms: Waterfall, Rush, Flow, Pour

Antonyms: Blockage, Halt, Stoppage, Standstill

Example: The news triggered a cascade of reactions across the country.

13 Scorn (noun/verb)

तिरस्कार

Scorn meaning

The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

Synonyms: Contempt, Disdain, Mockery, Derision

Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Regard

Example: She looked at his rude behavior with scorn.

14 Strata (noun)

परतें; स्तर

Strata meaning

Layers or levels of something, especially when arranged one above another.

Synonyms: Layers, Levels, Tiers, Bands

Antonyms: Whole, Unity, Totality, Plainness

Example: The archaeologists studied the different strata of soil to understand the history of the site.

15 Renaissance (noun)

पुनर्जागरण; पुनरुत्थान

Renaissance meaning

A revival or renewed interest in something, especially art, literature, and learning.

Synonyms: Revival, Rebirth, Renewal, Resurgence

Antonyms: Decline, Decay, Collapse, Deterioration

Example: The city experienced a cultural renaissance after the new art institutions were established.

16 Torrent (noun)

तेज धारा; प्रचुर प्रवाह

Torrent meaning

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or a large amount of something coming suddenly and forcefully.

Synonyms: Flood, Deluge, Surge, Stream

Antonyms: Trickle, Drip, Drought, Scarcity

Example: After the announcement, a torrent of questions came from the audience.

17 Grim (adjective)

गंभीर; कठोर; भयावह

Grim meaning

Serious, harsh, or depressing in a way that causes worry or fear.

Synonyms: Stern, Bleak, Gloomy, Harsh

Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant, Bright, Hopeful

Example: The rescue team faced a grim situation after the storm.

18 Charade (noun)

ढोंग; दिखावा

Charade meaning

An act or event that is false, pretending, or meant to deceive people.

Synonyms: Pretence, Deception, Act, Facade

Antonyms: Honesty, Reality, Truth, Sincerity

Example: Their friendly meeting was just a charade to hide the real conflict.

19 Staggering (adjective)

चौंका देने वाला; अत्यधिक

Staggering meaning

Very shocking, astonishing, or extremely great in amount or degree.

Synonyms: Astonishing, Overwhelming, Startling, Enormous

Antonyms: Ordinary, Modest, Minor, Insignificant

Example: The company reported a staggering profit this year.

20 Looming (adjective/verb)

मंडराता हुआ; निकट आता हुआ संकट

Looming meaning

Appearing as a large, unclear, or threatening shape; seeming likely to happen soon in a worrying way.

Synonyms: Impending, Approaching, Threatening, Imminent

Antonyms: Distant, Receding, Unlikely, Fading

Example: A major deadline was looming over the entire team.

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