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1 Entomology (noun)

कीटविज्ञान

Entomology meaning

The scientific study of insects.

Synonyms: Insect study, Insect science, Bug science, Zoology

Antonyms: Botany, Ornithology, Herpetology, Ichthyology

Example: She chose entomology as her field of research because she was fascinated by insects.

2 Circumnavigate (verb)

चारों ओर घूमकर यात्रा करना

Circumnavigate meaning

Travel all the way around (something, especially the world).

Synonyms: Encircle, Orbit, Go around, Sail around

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Stop, Halt

Example: The sailors planned to circumnavigate the globe in one year.

3 Ventriloquist (noun)

पेट से बोलने वाला कलाकार

Ventriloquist meaning

A person who can speak or make sounds in such a way that they seem to come from another person or object, especially a dummy.

Synonyms: Performer, Entertainer, Mimic, Impersonator

Antonyms: Listener, Audience, Spectator, Observer

Example: The ventriloquist amazed the children by making the puppet seem alive.

4 Hydrophobia (noun)

जल से भय

Hydrophobia meaning

An extreme or irrational fear of water; also a symptom of rabies in which swallowing liquids becomes difficult.

Synonyms: Water fear, Aquaphobia, Dread, Panic

Antonyms: Courage, Calmness, Confidence, Fearlessness

Example: The child’s hydrophobia made it difficult for him to go near the swimming pool.

5 Melodious (adjective)

मधुर

Melodious meaning

Pleasant to hear; sweet-sounding, especially in music.

Synonyms: Tuneful, Sweet, Harmonious, Musical

Antonyms: Harsh, Discordant, Unpleasant, Jarring

Example: The bird sang in a melodious voice early in the morning.

6 Fumigate (verb)

धूमन करना

Fumigate meaning

Disinfect or cleanse with the fumes of certain chemicals.

Synonyms: Disinfect, Purify, Sanitize, Cleanse

Antonyms: Contaminate, Pollute, Infect, Dirty

Example: The workers were called to fumigate the warehouse to get rid of pests.

7 Polyphony (noun)

बहुस्वरता

Polyphony meaning

The combination of two or more independent melodies played or sung at the same time.

Synonyms: Harmony, Counterpoint, Multipart music, Choral texture

Antonyms: Monophony, Solo, Unison, Simplicity

Example: The choir performance was rich in polyphony, with many voices blending beautifully.

8 Quadruped (noun)

चतुष्पाद प्राणी

Quadruped meaning

An animal that walks on four feet.

Synonyms: Four-footed animal, Beast, Mammal, Creature

Antonyms: Biped, Human, Bird, Two-legged animal

Example: A horse is a common quadruped that runs very fast.

9 Granary (noun)

अनाज भंडार

Granary meaning

A storehouse for threshed grain.

Synonyms: Storehouse, Warehouse, Silo, Depot

Antonyms: Wasteground, Dump, Consumption area, Marketplace

Example: The farmers stored their wheat safely in the granary after harvest.

10 Metabolism (noun)

उपापचय

Metabolism meaning

The chemical processes in a living organism that maintain life.

Synonyms: Digestion, Assimilation, Breakdown, Conversion

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Dormancy, Halt

Example: Regular exercise helps improve metabolism in the body.

11 Paleontology (noun)

जीवाश्म विज्ञान

Paleontology meaning

The branch of science concerned with fossils and ancient life forms.

Synonyms: Fossil science, Prehistoric biology, Ancient life study, Evolutionary paleobiology

Antonyms: Modern biology, Contemporary science, Present-day zoology, Current life study

Example: Paleontology helps scientists understand the evolution of plants and animals through fossils.

12 Nyctophobia (noun)

अंधकार का भय

Nyctophobia meaning

Extreme fear of the dark or night.

Synonyms: Fearfulness, Dread, Terror, Panic

Antonyms: Courage, Bravery, Confidence, Fearlessness

Example: The child could not sleep alone because of nyctophobia.

13 Uxoricide (noun)

पत्नी की हत्या

Uxoricide meaning

The act of killing one’s wife, or a person who kills his wife.

Synonyms: Wife-murder, Spousal killing, Homicide, Murder

Antonyms: Protection, Care, Saving, Preservation

Example: The detective revealed that the case was one of uxoricide.

14 Ophthalmologist (noun)

नेत्र रोग विशेषज्ञ

Ophthalmologist meaning

A doctor who specializes in the treatment of eyes and eye diseases.

Synonyms: Eye specialist, Eye doctor, Oculist, Vision specialist

Antonyms: Patient, Layman, Amateur, Non-specialist

Example: The ophthalmologist examined her eyes and prescribed new glasses.

15 Piscivorous (adjective)

मछली खाने वाला

Piscivorous meaning

Feeding on fish.

Synonyms: Fish-eating, Predatory, Carnivorous, Hunter-like

Antonyms: Herbivorous, Vegetarian, Plant-eating, Non-predatory

Example: The kingfisher is a piscivorous bird that mainly survives on fish.

16 Fluorescent (adjective)

प्रतिदीप्त

Fluorescent meaning

Giving off bright light, especially under ultraviolet light.

Synonyms: Glowing, Radiant, Ledded, Luminous

Antonyms: Dull, Dark, Faded, Dim

Example: The fluorescent tube lit up the entire room brightly.

17 Onomatopoeia (noun)

ध्वन्यात्मक शब्द

Onomatopoeia meaning

The formation of a word that imitates the natural sound associated with something.

Synonyms: Echoic word, Sound imitation, Sound word, Imitative expression

Antonyms: Silence, Plain expression, Literal wording, Non-imitative language

Example: Words like buzz, hiss, and splash are examples of onomatopoeia.

18 Kakistocracy (noun)

निकृष्ट लोगों का शासन

Kakistocracy meaning

Government by the worst, least qualified, or most corrupt people.

Synonyms: Misrule, Corrupt rule, Bad governance, Inept government

Antonyms: Meritocracy, Good governance, Efficient rule, Wise leadership

Example: Critics called the corrupt regime a kakistocracy because incompetent people were in power.

19 Archive (noun/verb)

अभिलेखागार / अभिलेख के रूप में सुरक्षित रखना

Archive meaning

A collection of historical records or documents, or to store such records for future reference.

Synonyms: Record, Repository, Storehouse, File

Antonyms: Destroy, Erase, Discard, Delete

Example: The library decided to archive old newspapers for research purposes.

20 Polytheist (noun)

अनेकेश्वरवादी

Polytheist meaning

A person who believes in or worships many gods.

Synonyms: Pagan, Idolater, Believer, Worshipper

Antonyms: Monotheist, Atheist, Disbeliever, Agnostic

Example: A polytheist may worship different gods for different aspects of life.

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