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1 Candidacy (noun)

उम्मीदवारी

Candidacy meaning

The position or state of being a candidate for an election, job, or honor.

Synonyms: Nomination, Contention, Application, Eligibility

Antonyms: Withdrawal, Disqualification, Rejection, Ineligibility

Example: Her candidacy for the student council president gained strong support from her classmates.

2 Equanimous (adjective)

समचित्त, शांतचित्त

Equanimous meaning

Remaining calm, balanced, and composed, especially in difficult situations.

Synonyms: Calm, Composed, Placid, Unruffled

Antonyms: Agitated, Anxious, Disturbed, Upset

Example: Even during the heated debate, she remained equanimous and answered every question with patience.

3 Fastidiousness (noun)

अत्यधिक सावधानी और बारीकी पर ध्यान देने की प्रवृत्ति

Fastidiousness meaning

Excessive attention to detail; the quality of being very careful, precise, and hard to please.

Synonyms: Meticulousness, Exactness, Precision, Scrupulousness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Negligence, Sloppiness, Indifference

Example: Her fastidiousness in checking every document twice made the report almost error-free.

4 Indubitably (adverb)

निःसंदेह

Indubitably meaning

In a way that leaves no doubt; undoubtedly.

Synonyms: Undoubtedly, Certainly, Definitely, Unquestionably

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Dubiously, Uncertainly, Questionably

Example: She is indubitably one of the most talented students in the class.

5 Malleability (noun)

आसानी से ढलने, मुड़ने या परिवर्तित होने की क्षमता

Malleability meaning

The quality of being easily shaped, bent, or changed, either physically or mentally.

Synonyms: Flexibility, Plasticity, Adaptability, Pliability

Antonyms: Rigidity, Inflexibility, Stiffness, Hardness

Example: The malleability of gold makes it useful for making fine jewelry and delicate designs.

6 Obviating (verb)

आवश्यकता को समाप्त करना / टाल देना

Obviating meaning

Removing a need or difficulty; preventing something from being necessary.

Synonyms: Avoiding, Preventing, Precluding, Averting

Antonyms: Causing, Requiring, Creating, Necessitating

Example: The new software is obviating the need for manual data entry.

7 Punctilious (adjective)

अत्यंत सावधानीपूर्वक और नियमों का कठोरता से पालन करने वाला

Punctilious meaning

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; very careful and exact in following rules or proper form.

Synonyms: Meticulous, Scrupulous, Precise, Conscientious

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Sloppy, Casual

Example: He was punctilious about office etiquette and always followed every rule perfectly.

8 Rescind (verb)

रद्द करना / निरस्त करना

Rescind meaning

Officially cancel, revoke, or repeal something such as a law, contract, or decision.

Synonyms: Revoke, Repeal, Cancel, Annul

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Confirm, Establish

Example: The company decided to rescind the job offer after finding false information in the application.

9 Sycophancy (noun)

चापलूसी

Sycophancy meaning

Excessive flattery or praise used to gain favor from someone important or powerful.

Synonyms: Flattery, Fawning, Servility, Adulation

Antonyms: Frankness, Sincerity, Honesty, Independence

Example: His sycophancy toward the manager was obvious because he praised every decision without question.

10 Venerability (noun)

आदरयोग्यता / श्रद्धेयता

Venerability meaning

The quality of being respected and honored, especially because of age, wisdom, or noble character.

Synonyms: Respectability, Reverence, Esteem, Dignity

Antonyms: Disrespect, Contempt, Dishonor, Irreverence

Example: The judge was known for his venerability and deep sense of justice.

11 Elocution (noun)

स्पष्ट और प्रभावशाली वाणी की कला

Elocution meaning

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

Synonyms: Oratory, Diction, Articulation, Eloquence

Antonyms: Inarticulateness, Mumbling, Stammering, Incoherence

Example: Her excellent elocution impressed everyone during the debate competition.

12 Matricide (noun)

मातृहत्या

Matricide meaning

The act of killing one’s mother.

Synonyms: Mother-killing, Murder, Homicide, Slaying

Antonyms: Protection, Care, Filial devotion, Respect

Example: The king was horrified by the tale of matricide in the royal family.

13 Alibi (noun)

अनुपस्थिति का प्रमाण

Alibi meaning

A claim or proof that a person was somewhere else when a crime or event happened.

Synonyms: Excuse, Defense, Justification, Exoneration

Antonyms: Accusation, Incrimination, Indictment, Proof of guilt

Example: He gave an alibi to show that he was at home during the robbery.

14 Parole (noun)

सदाचार के वचन पर कैदी की सशर्त रिहाई

Parole meaning

The conditional release of a prisoner before the full sentence is completed, based on a promise of good behavior.

Synonyms: Conditional release, Supervised release, Provisional release, Freedom

Antonyms: Imprisonment, Incarceration, Confinement, Detention

Example: The prisoner was granted parole after showing good behavior in jail.

15 Misogamist (noun)

विवाह से घृणा करने वाला व्यक्ति

Misogamist meaning

A person who hates, dislikes, or avoids marriage.

Synonyms: Marriage-hater, Anti-marriage person, Marriage skeptic, Celibatarian

Antonyms: Matchmaker, Spouse, Newlywed, Marriage supporter

Example: Being a misogamist, he always argued that marriage was a burden rather than a blessing.

16 Mortuary (noun)

शवगृह

Mortuary meaning

A place where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination.

Synonyms: Morgue, Dead house, Charnel house, Mortuary room

Antonyms: Nursery, Maternity ward, Birth center, Living quarters

Example: The unidentified body was taken to the mortuary for examination.

17 Cynophobia (noun)

कुत्तों का तीव्र या अव्यावहारिक भय

Cynophobia meaning

An extreme or irrational fear of dogs.

Synonyms: Dog phobia, Fear of dogs, Canine fear, Animal phobia

Antonyms: Courage, Calmness, Confidence, Fearlessness

Example: Because of her cynophobia, she crossed the street whenever she saw a dog.

18 Genocide (noun)

किसी विशेष जातीय, नस्ली, धार्मिक या राष्ट्रीय समूह के लोगों का योजनाबद्ध सामूहिक संहार

Genocide meaning

The deliberate and systematic killing of a large group of people, especially those belonging to a particular ethnic, racial, religious, or national group.

Synonyms: Massacre, Extermination, Slaughter, Annihilation

Antonyms: Protection, Preservation, Safeguarding, Humanitarianism

Example: The world leaders strongly condemned the genocide and called for immediate action to protect innocent lives.

19 Treason (noun)

देशद्रोह

Treason meaning

The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by trying to kill its ruler or overthrow its government.

Synonyms: Betrayal, Treachery, Perfidy, Disloyalty

Antonyms: Loyalty, Allegiance, Fidelity, Patriotism

Example: The soldier was accused of treason for secretly helping the enemy nation.

20 Solstice (noun)

अयनांत

Solstice meaning

Either of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest or shortest day.

Synonyms: Sunstand, Solar turning point, Seasonal turning point, Astronomical turning point

Antonyms: Equinox, Vernal equinox, Autumnal equinox, Day-night balance

Example: The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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