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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Threshold (noun)

सीमा रेखा / दहलीज

Threshold meaning

The point or level at which something begins, changes, or becomes true.

Synonyms: Limit, Boundary, Brink, Cutoff

Antonyms: Continuation, Extension, Middle, Interior

Example: The temperature crossed the threshold needed to start the chemical reaction.

2 Ardor (noun)

उत्साह / जुनून

Ardor meaning

Intense enthusiasm, passion, or zeal.

Synonyms: Passion, Zeal, Fervor, Enthusiasm

Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Unconcern, Coldness

Example: She spoke about her dream with great ardor.

3 Contour (noun/verb)

रूपरेखा / बाहरी आकृति

Contour meaning

The outline or shape of something, especially the curved outer edge.

Synonyms: Outline, Shape, Profile, Form

Antonyms: Interior, Center, Core, Middle

Example: The contour of the mountain was visible against the evening sky.

4 Melodramatic (adjective)

अतिनाटकीय

Melodramatic meaning

Excessively emotional, dramatic, or exaggerated in behavior, speech, or style.

Synonyms: Theatrical, Exaggerated, Overwrought, Histrionic

Antonyms: Realistic, Understated, Calm, Natural

Example: His melodramatic reaction to the small problem made everyone laugh.

5 Amulet (noun)

ताबीज

Amulet meaning

A small object worn or carried because it is believed to protect the person from bad luck or harm.

Synonyms: Talisman, Charm, Token, Mascot

Antonyms: Curse, Jinx, Hex, Evil

Example: She wore a silver amulet around her neck for protection.

6 Stereotype (noun/verb)

रूढ़ छवि / पूर्वधारणा

Stereotype meaning

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified idea or image of a particular type of person or thing.

Synonyms: Generalization, Label, Cliche, Assumption

Antonyms: Individuality, Uniqueness, Reality, Distinction

Example: It is unfair to stereotype people based on their appearance.

7 Keystone (noun)

मुख्य आधार / केंद्रीय तत्व

Keystone meaning

The central and most important part of something on which all else depends.

Synonyms: Foundation, Cornerstone, Core, Mainstay

Antonyms: Triviality, Detail, Accessory, Nonessential

Example: Trust is the keystone of a strong relationship.

8 Replicate (verb)

प्रतिलिपि बनाना

Replicate meaning

Make an exact copy of; reproduce.

Synonyms: Reproduce, Duplicate, Copy, Imitate

Antonyms: Originate, Create, Invent, Vary

Example: Scientists were able to replicate the results of the experiment in another laboratory.

9 Picturesque (adjective)

चित्रोपम / मनोहर

Picturesque meaning

Visually attractive, especially in a charming or pretty way like a picture.

Synonyms: Scenic, Charming, Beautiful, Attractive

Antonyms: Ugly, Unattractive, Plain, Dull

Example: The village looked picturesque with its green fields and small cottages.

10 Landmark (noun)

ऐतिहासिक मील का पत्थर / प्रमुख स्थल

Landmark meaning

An important event, discovery, or place that marks a stage or turning point.

Synonyms: Milestone, Turning point, Breakthrough, Marker

Antonyms: Setback, Obscurity, Triviality, Ordinary point

Example: The new law became a landmark in the history of social reform.

11 Bonhomie (noun)

सौहार्द्रता

Bonhomie meaning

Cheerful friendliness and easy goodwill.

Synonyms: Friendliness, Cordiality, Geniality, Warmth

Antonyms: Hostility, Coldness, Unfriendliness, Aloofness

Example: His natural bonhomie made everyone in the room feel comfortable.

12 Touchstone (noun)

कसौटी

Touchstone meaning

A standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized.

Synonyms: Benchmark, Criterion, Standard, Yardstick

Antonyms: Deviation, Aberration, Irrelevance, Uncertainty

Example: Honesty is often considered a touchstone of strong leadership.

13 Supremacy (noun)

सर्वोच्चता

Supremacy meaning

The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.

Synonyms: Dominance, Authority, Superiority, Sovereignty

Antonyms: Inferiority, Weakness, Subordination, Submission

Example: The empire fought hard to maintain its supremacy over the region.

14 Malnutrition (noun)

कुपोषण

Malnutrition meaning

Lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough food or not eating enough healthy food.

Synonyms: Undernourishment, Starvation, Deficiency, Poor nutrition

Antonyms: Nourishment, Health, Nutrition, Well-being

Example: Many children in remote areas suffer from malnutrition due to poverty and lack of balanced food.

15 Pandemic (noun)

महामारी

Pandemic meaning

A disease that spreads over a whole country or the world.

Synonyms: Outbreak, Epidemic, Plague, Contagion

Antonyms: Health, Wellness, Recovery, Containment

Example: The pandemic affected schools, businesses, and travel across the world.

16 Apocalypse (noun)

प्रलय

Apocalypse meaning

A complete and final destruction of the world, or a very great disaster.

Synonyms: Catastrophe, Doomsday, Devastation, Armageddon

Antonyms: Creation, Beginning, Salvation, Reconstruction

Example: The movie showed an apocalypse in which cities were destroyed and people struggled to survive.

17 Stratosphere (noun)

समताप मंडल

Stratosphere meaning

The layer of the earth’s atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.

Synonyms: Atmosphere layer, Upper atmosphere, Ozone layer region, Air envelope

Antonyms: Troposphere, Ground level, Surface, Land

Example: Most commercial airplanes fly in the lower stratosphere to avoid weather disturbances.

18 Symmetry (noun)

सममिति

Symmetry meaning

The quality of having the same shape, size, and balance on both sides or around a centre.

Synonyms: Balance, Proportion, Harmony, Evenness

Antonyms: Asymmetry, Imbalance, Irregularity, Disproportion

Example: The butterfly’s wings showed perfect symmetry.

19 Biodegradable (adjective)

जैव निम्नीकरणीय

Biodegradable meaning

Capable of being decomposed naturally by bacteria or other living organisms.

Synonyms: Decomposable, Perishable, Compostable, Organic

Antonyms: Non-biodegradable, Indestructible, Persistent, Synthetic

Example: Paper bags are more biodegradable than plastic bags.

20 Entrepreneur (noun)

उद्यमी

Entrepreneur meaning

A person who starts and manages a business, especially by taking financial risks in the hope of profit.

Synonyms: Businessperson, Industrialist, Founder, Innovator

Antonyms: Employee, Worker, Follower, Dependent

Example: The young entrepreneur launched a successful startup with a unique idea.

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