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1 Existential (adjective)

अस्तित्व संबंधी

Existential meaning

Relating to existence, especially human life, meaning, and purpose.

Synonyms: Ontological, Metaphysical, Philosophical, Real

Antonyms: Imaginary, Fictional, Unreal, Illusory

Example: The novel raises existential questions about life, death, and human purpose.

2 Figurative (adjective)

रूपकात्मक / लाक्षणिक

Figurative meaning

Using words in a non-loutine, symbolic, or metaphorical sense rather than their literal meaning.

Synonyms: Symbolic, Metaphorical, Allegorical, Nonliteral

Antonyms: Literal, Actual, Realistic, Direct

Example: The phrase time is a thief is a figurative expression.

3 Foliage (noun)

पत्तों का समूह / पर्णसमूह

Foliage meaning

Plant leaves collectively, especially when forming a mass or covering.

Synonyms: Leaves, Greenery, Herbage, Vegetation

Antonyms: Bareness, Barren land, Sparseness, Defoliation

Example: The dense foliage of the trees provided cool shade in the afternoon.

4 Gastronomy (noun)

पाककला और स्वादिष्ट भोजन का ज्ञान

Gastronomy meaning

The art or practice of preparing, cooking, and enjoying good food.

Synonyms: Cookery, Cuisine, Culinary art, Food culture

Antonyms: Fasting, Abstinence, Starvation, Malnutrition

Example: The city is famous for its gastronomy and rich culinary traditions.

5 Gavel (noun)

न्यायाधीश या सभापति द्वारा उपयोग किया जाने वाला छोटा हथौड़ा

Gavel meaning

A small hammer used by a judge, auctioneer, or chairperson to call for attention or show that a decision has been made.

Synonyms: Mallet, Hammer, Auction hammer, Judge’s hammer

Antonyms: Chaos, Disorder, Uproar, Lawlessness

Example: The judge struck the gavel to bring silence to the courtroom.

6 Genealogy (noun)

वंशावली / कुल-वृत्तांत

Genealogy meaning

The study or record of family ancestry and lineage.

Synonyms: Ancestry, Lineage, Descent, Pedigree

Antonyms: Rootlessness, Disconnection, Unrelatedness, Anonymity

Example: She used old documents and photographs to trace her family’s genealogy.

7 Glossary (noun)

शब्दावली / कठिन शब्दों की सूची

Glossary meaning

A list of difficult or special words with their meanings, usually found at the end of a book.

Synonyms: Wordlist, Vocabulary list, Lexicon, Terminology list

Antonyms: Ambiguity, Confusion, Obscurity, Vagueness

Example: I checked the glossary at the back of the textbook to understand the scientific terms.

8 Juvenile (adjective)

किशोर / बालसुलभ

Juvenile meaning

Young; relating to a child or young person.

Synonyms: Young, Youthful, Adolescent, Immature

Antonyms: Adult, Mature, Elderly, Aged

Example: The court deals specially with juvenile offenders.

9 Linguistic (adjective)

भाषाई / भाषा संबंधी

Linguistic meaning

Relating to language or the scientific study of language.

Synonyms: Verbal, Philological, Lingual, Language-related

Antonyms: Nonverbal, Wordless, Unspoken, Extralinguistic

Example: She has strong linguistic skills and can learn new languages quickly.

10 Manipulate (verb)

प्रभावित करना / चालाकी से नियंत्रित करना

Manipulate meaning

To manipulate or influence to one's own advantage.

Synonyms: Influence, Control, Exploit, Maneuver

Antonyms: Liberate, Release, Relinquish, Surrender

Example: He tried to manipulate the situation to gain personal advantage.

11 Avalanche (noun)

हिमस्खलन

Avalanche meaning

A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.

Synonyms: Landslide, Snowslide, Cascade, Deluge

Antonyms: Stability, Stillness, Calm, Balance

Example: The climbers were forced to stop when an avalanche rushed down the mountain.

12 Ambassador (noun)

राजदूत

Ambassador meaning

An official representative sent by one country to another country.

Synonyms: Diplomat, Envoy, Emissary, Representative

Antonyms: Adversary, Opponent, Enemy, Detractor

Example: The ambassador met the foreign minister to discuss trade relations between the two countries.

13 Oppress (verb)

उत्पीड़न करना

Oppress meaning

Keep in hardship or under control by using cruel or unfair authority.

Synonyms: Suppress, Subjugate, Persecute, Tyrannize

Antonyms: Liberate, Free, Relieve, Uplift

Example: A cruel ruler may oppress innocent people for his own power.

14 Persecute (verb)

प्रताड़ित करना

Persecute meaning

Subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

Synonyms: Harass, Oppress, Torment, Victimize

Antonyms: Protect, Defend, Support, Aid

Example: Many innocent people were persecuted for speaking against the unjust rule.

15 Pulsate (verb)

धड़कना

Pulsate meaning

Expand and contract with strong regular beats or vibrations.

Synonyms: Throb, Beat, Vibrate, Quiver

Antonyms: Stagnate, Rest, Still, Freeze

Example: His injured finger began to pulsate with pain after the game.

16 Panorama (noun)

विस्तृत दृश्य

Panorama meaning

A wide, unbroken view of a large area in all directions.

Synonyms: Vista, Landscape, View, Spectacle

Antonyms: Close-up, Detail, Narrowness, Limitation

Example: From the top of the hill, we enjoyed a beautiful panorama of the entire city.

17 Cathedral (noun)

प्रधान गिरजाघर

Cathedral meaning

The principal church of a bishop, usually a large and important church building.

Synonyms: Church, Basilica, Minster, Abbey

Antonyms: Hut, Shack, Cabin, Cottage

Example: Tourists gathered outside the old cathedral to admire its tall towers and stained-glass windows.

18 Patriarchy (noun)

पितृसत्तात्मक व्यवस्था

Patriarchy meaning

A social system in which men hold primary power and are dominant in roles of leadership, authority, and control.

Synonyms: Androcracy, Male dominance, Male supremacy, Patriarchate

Antonyms: Matriarchy, Equality, Egalitarianism, Parity

Example: Many social reformers have challenged patriarchy and worked for equal rights for women.

19 Vaccination (noun)

टीकाकरण

Vaccination meaning

The process of giving a vaccine to protect a person against a disease.

Synonyms: Immunization, Inoculation, Shot, Jab

Antonyms: Nonvaccination, Susceptibility, Exposure, Infection

Example: Vaccination has helped protect millions of people from dangerous diseases.

20 Manuscript (noun)

पांडुलिपि

Manuscript meaning

A handwritten or typed document, especially an author's original text before publication.

Synonyms: Document, Draft, Text, Script

Antonyms: Print, Publication, Copy, Edition

Example: The writer carefully revised his manuscript before sending it to the publisher.

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