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1 Stagflation (noun)

मुद्रास्फीति के साथ आर्थिक ठहराव

Stagflation meaning

A situation in which inflation remains high, economic growth slows down, and unemployment stays high at the same time.

Synonyms: Economic slowdown, Recessionary inflation, Slump inflation, Stagnation

Antonyms: Growth, Expansion, Prosperity, Recovery

Example: The country faced stagflation when prices kept rising while jobs and production declined.

2 Conclave (noun)

गोपनीय सभा

Conclave meaning

A private meeting or secret gathering, especially of important people for discussion.

Synonyms: Assembly, Conference, Gathering, Meeting

Antonyms: Separation, Dispersal, Division, Breakup

Example: The leaders attended a conclave to discuss important national issues.

3 Acrophobia (noun)

ऊँचाई का भय

Acrophobia meaning

An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Synonyms: Height fear, Vertigo, Panic, Dread

Antonyms: Courage, Confidence, Fearlessness, Composure

Example: She could not stand near the edge of the balcony because of her acrophobia.

4 Dipsomania (noun)

मद्यपान की तीव्र लत

Dipsomania meaning

An uncontrollable craving for alcohol.

Synonyms: Alcoholism, Inebriety, Drunkenness, Addiction

Antonyms: Sobriety, Abstinence, Temperance, Self-control

Example: His dipsomania ruined both his health and his family life.

5 Cacography (noun)

खराब लिखावट या अशुद्ध वर्तनी

Cacography meaning

Bad handwriting or poor spelling.

Synonyms: Bad spelling, Misspelling, Scribbling, Scrawl

Antonyms: Good handwriting, Correct spelling, Penmanship, Accuracy

Example: The teacher could not understand his answer sheet because of his cacography.

6 Technocracy (noun)

तकनीकी विशेषज्ञों द्वारा संचालित शासन व्यवस्था

Technocracy meaning

A system of government or management in which technical experts have control or power.

Synonyms: Expert rule, Meritocracy, Bureaucracy, Administration

Antonyms: Democracy, Anarchy, Mismanagement, Amateurism

Example: Some people believe that technocracy can solve complex economic and scientific problems more efficiently.

7 Orthography (noun)

शुद्ध वर्तनी

Orthography meaning

The correct way of spelling words or the art of writing words with proper spelling.

Synonyms: Spelling, Penmanship, Script, Writing

Antonyms: Misspelling, Cacography, Error, Inaccuracy

Example: Good orthography is important for clear and correct written communication.

8 Colloquium (noun)

शैक्षणिक विचार-विमर्श सभा

Colloquium meaning

An academic meeting or seminar in which ideas and research are discussed.

Synonyms: Seminar, Conference, Symposium, Discussion

Antonyms: Silence, Ignorance, Isolation, Separation

Example: The university organized a colloquium on climate change and public policy.

9 Sectarian (adjective)

संप्रदायगत

Sectarian meaning

Related to a particular sect or group, especially showing narrow-minded loyalty to that group.

Synonyms: Partisan, Dogmatic, Biased, Factional

Antonyms: Impartial, Broad-minded, Tolerant, Neutral

Example: Sectarian politics often creates division in society.

10 Alliteration (noun)

अनुप्रास अलंकार

Alliteration meaning

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Synonyms: Repetition, Assonance, Consonance, Rhyme

Antonyms: Difference, Dissimilarity, Variation, Contrast

Example: She sells seashells by the seashore is a famous example of alliteration.

11 Unscrupulous (adjective)

अनैतिक, बेईमान

Unscrupulous meaning

Having no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Synonyms: Dishonest, Corrupt, Unethical, Immoral

Antonyms: Honest, Ethical, Principled, Fair

Example: The unscrupulous businessman cheated many innocent customers.

12 Blanch (verb)

पीला पड़ जाना; उबालकर सफेद करना

Blanch meaning

Turn pale from shock, fear, or embarrassment; also to whiten food briefly in boiling water.

Synonyms: Pale, Flinch, Whiten, Scald

Antonyms: Flush, Glow, Darken, Color

Example: She began to blanch when she heard the unexpected news.

13 Centrifugal (adjective)

केंद्र से दूर जाने वाला

Centrifugal meaning

Moving or directed away from the center.

Synonyms: Outward, Diverging, Radiating, Expulsive

Antonyms: Inward, Central, Converging, Centripetal

Example: The centrifugal force pushed the riders outward as the ride spun rapidly.

14 Cloister (verb)

एकांत में रखना

Cloister meaning

Seclude or shut up in, or as in, a convent or monastery.

Synonyms: Seclude, Isolate, Confine, Enclose

Antonyms: Expose, Free, Release, Open

Example: After the scandal, he chose to cloister himself away from public life.

15 Convene (verb)

एकत्र करना, सभा बुलाना

Convene meaning

Come or bring together for a meeting or activity.

Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Summon, Meet

Antonyms: Disperse, Dismiss, Scatter, Separate

Example: The chairman decided to convene a meeting to discuss the new policy.

16 Impermeable (adjective)

अभेद्य, अपारगम्य

Impermeable meaning

Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.

Synonyms: Impenetrable, Waterproof, Airtight, Sealed

Antonyms: Permeable, Porous, Penetrable, Absorbent

Example: The jacket was made of an impermeable material that kept out the rain.

17 Implode (verb)

अंदर की ओर ध्वस्त होना

Implode meaning

Collapse or cause to collapse inward violently.

Synonyms: Collapse, Crumple, Cave in, Burst inward

Antonyms: Explode, Expand, Inflate, Swell

Example: The old building began to implode after the support beams failed.

18 Nuptial (adjective)

विवाह संबंधी

Nuptial meaning

Relating to marriage or a wedding.

Synonyms: Marital, Wedding, Bridal, Matrimonial

Antonyms: Single, Unmarried, Divorce-related, Separate

Example: The couple wore beautiful nuptial attire during the ceremony.

19 Ornamental (adjective)

सजावटी, अलंकारिक

Ornamental meaning

Serving as a decoration rather than being useful.

Synonyms: Decorative, Adorned, Fancy, Embellished

Antonyms: Plain, Functional, Simple, Unadorned

Example: The garden was filled with ornamental plants and beautiful statues.

20 Perforate (verb)

छेद करना

Perforate meaning

Pierce or make a hole in something.

Synonyms: Pierce, Puncture, Bore, Drill

Antonyms: Seal, Close, Cover, Block

Example: The sharp needle can perforate the thick cloth easily.

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