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1 Plasticity (noun)

लचीलापन / आकार ग्रहण करने की क्षमता

Plasticity meaning

The quality of being easily shaped, molded, or changed.

Synonyms: Flexibility, Malleability, Adaptability, Pliability

Antonyms: Rigidity, Inflexibility, Stiffness, Brittleness

Example: The plasticity of clay allows the artist to shape it into beautiful forms.

2 Porous (adjective)

छिद्रयुक्त / रंध्रयुक्त

Porous meaning

Having tiny holes or spaces through which air or liquid can pass.

Synonyms: Permeable, Spongy, Absorbent, Penetrable

Antonyms: Impermeable, Nonporous, Solid, Dense

Example: A porous sponge quickly absorbs water because it has many tiny holes.

3 Savor (verb)

पूरा आनंद लेना / रस लेकर अनुभव करना

Savor meaning

Enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially by taking time over it.

Synonyms: Relish, Enjoy, Appreciate, Delight in

Antonyms: Dislike, Detest, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She closed her eyes to savor the rich taste of the chocolate.

4 Secrete (verb)

स्रावित करना

Secrete meaning

Produce and release a substance, especially from a cell or gland.

Synonyms: Exude, Discharge, Emit, Release

Antonyms: Absorb, Retain, Withhold, Suppress

Example: The sweat glands secrete fluid to help cool the body.

5 Shard (noun)

टूटा हुआ नुकीला टुकड़ा

Shard meaning

A sharp broken piece of glass, pottery, metal, or any hard material.

Synonyms: Fragment, Splinter, Sliver, Piece

Antonyms: Whole, Entirety, Totality, Unit

Example: A shard of glass on the floor cut his foot.

6 Creed (noun)

आस्था या विश्वासों का सिद्धांत-समूह

Creed meaning

A system of religious or other beliefs.

Synonyms: Doctrine, Belief, Ideology, Tenet

Antonyms: Doubt, Disbelief, Skepticism, Unbelief

Example: People of different creeds lived together peacefully in the town.

7 Smirk (verb)

आत्मसंतुष्ट या व्यंग्यपूर्ण ढंग से मुस्कुराना

Smirk meaning

Smile in a smug, irritating, or self-satisfied way.

Synonyms: Sneer, Simper, Grin, Leer

Antonyms: Frown, Scowl, Glower, Grimace

Example: He began to smirk when he realized he had proved everyone wrong.

8 Glint (noun/verb)

हल्की चमक / क्षणिक झिलमिलाहट

Glint meaning

A small flash or brief shine of light; to shine with a quick small flash.

Synonyms: Gleam, Sparkle, Flash, Shimmer

Antonyms: Dullness, Dimness, Gloom, Obscurity

Example: A glint of sunlight reflected from the mirror and caught her eye.

9 Bauble (noun)

सस्ती दिखावटी सजावटी वस्तु

Bauble meaning

A small, showy, and usually inexpensive ornament or trinket.

Synonyms: Trinket, Ornament, Knickknack, Trifle

Antonyms: Treasure, Heirloom, Gem, Valuable

Example: The market was full of colorful baubles hanging from the shop roofs.

10 Cataract (noun)

प्रपात / झरना

Cataract meaning

A large waterfall or a sudden rush of water.

Synonyms: Waterfall, Cascade, Rapids, Torrent

Antonyms: Trickle, Dribble, Stillness, Calm

Example: The travelers stopped to admire the powerful cataract flowing down the rocky cliff.

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