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1 Miscellaneous (adjective)

विविध

Miscellaneous meaning

Consisting of many different kinds of things that are not connected or do not belong to one group.

Synonyms: Assorted, Varied, Diverse, Mixed

Antonyms: Uniform, Homogeneous, Similar, Identical

Example: The drawer was filled with miscellaneous papers, keys, and small tools.

2 Homicide (noun)

हत्या

Homicide meaning

The killing of one person by another.

Synonyms: Murder, Manslaughter, Slaying, Assassination

Antonyms: Protection, Preservation, Rescue, Lifesaving

Example: The police launched an investigation into the suspected homicide.

3 Decisive (adjective)

निर्णायक

Decisive meaning

Settling an issue clearly and effectively; producing a definite result.

Synonyms: Determined, Resolute, Conclusive, Firm

Antonyms: Indecisive, Hesitant, Uncertain, Doubtful

Example: Her decisive action helped the team win the match.

4 Hesitant (adjective)

हिचकिचाने वाला

Hesitant meaning

Slow to act, speak, or decide because of doubt or uncertainty.

Synonyms: Uncertain, Doubtful, Reluctant, Indecisive

Antonyms: Confident, Decisive, Certain, Resolute

Example: She was hesitant to speak in front of the large audience.

5 Astronomical (adjective)

अत्यधिक विशाल; खगोलीय

Astronomical meaning

Extremely large in amount or size; also related to astronomy or celestial objects.

Synonyms: Enormous, Immense, Vast, Gigantic

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Moderate, Insignificant

Example: The company had to bear an astronomical loss after the project failed.

6 Salvation (noun)

उद्धार; मुक्ति

Salvation meaning

Deliverance from harm, danger, suffering, or sin.

Synonyms: Redemption, Deliverance, Rescue, Preservation

Antonyms: Damnation, Condemnation, Ruin, Destruction

Example: Education became his salvation from a life of poverty.

7 Magnificent (adjective)

भव्य; शानदार

Magnificent meaning

Extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand.

Synonyms: Splendid, Grand, Majestic, Superb

Antonyms: Ordinary, Modest, Dull, Inferior

Example: The palace looked magnificent in the morning sunlight.

8 Herbivorous (adjective)

शाकाहारी

Herbivorous meaning

Feeding on plants; eating only plant material.

Synonyms: Plant-eating, Vegetarian, Grazing, Phytophagous

Antonyms: Carnivorous, Omnivorous, Predatory, Flesh-eating

Example: A cow is a herbivorous animal that feeds mainly on grass.

9 Bilingual (adjective)

द्विभाषी

Bilingual meaning

Able to speak or use two languages equally well.

Synonyms: Two-language, Multilingual, Fluent, Linguistic

Antonyms: Monolingual, Inarticulate, Unilingual, Tongue-tied

Example: She is bilingual and can speak both English and Hindi fluently.

10 Inadequate (adjective)

अपर्याप्त

Inadequate meaning

Not enough or not sufficient for a particular purpose.

Synonyms: Insufficient, Deficient, Lacking, Incomplete

Antonyms: Adequate, Sufficient, Enough, Satisfactory

Example: The food provided was inadequate for the large number of guests.

11 Precipice (noun)

खड़ी चट्टान / खतरनाक किनारा

Precipice meaning

A very steep cliff or dangerous edge.

Synonyms: Cliff, Crag, Escarpment, Brink

Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Flatland, Level ground

Example: The hikers stopped near the precipice because one wrong step could have been fatal.

12 Blockade (noun)

नाकाबंदी / घेराबंदी

Blockade meaning

An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

Synonyms: Barricade, Obstruction, Siege, Closure

Antonyms: Access, Opening, Passage, Clearance

Example: The army imposed a blockade around the city to stop supplies from reaching the enemy.

13 Riveting (adjective)

मोहक / अत्यंत रोचक

Riveting meaning

Completely engrossing; very interesting and attention-holding.

Synonyms: Fascinating, Compelling, Captivating, Engrossing

Antonyms: Boring, Dull, Tedious, Uninteresting

Example: The speaker delivered such a riveting speech that the audience listened without distraction.

14 Horrendous (adjective)

भयानक / अत्यंत खराब

Horrendous meaning

Extremely bad, shocking, or terrible.

Synonyms: Terrible, Appalling, Dreadful, Awful

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Wonderful, Excellent

Example: The village suffered horrendous damage during the storm.

15 Choreography (noun)

नृत्य-रचना / नृत्य-संयोजन

Choreography meaning

The art of designing and arranging dance movements and steps for a performance.

Synonyms: Dance composition, Dance arrangement, Staging, Direction

Antonyms: Improvisation, Spontaneity, Disorder, Disorganization

Example: The choreography of the stage performance impressed everyone with its grace and precision.

16 Archaeology (noun)

पुरातत्त्व विज्ञान

Archaeology meaning

The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

Synonyms: Antiquarianism, Excavation study, Study of antiquity, Archaeological science

Antonyms: Futurology, Modernism, Innovation, Contemporary study

Example: Archaeology helps us understand how ancient civilizations lived, worked, and developed over time.

17 Deflation (noun)

मुद्रास्फीति-विपरीत स्थिति / सामान्य मूल्य-पतन

Deflation meaning

A general decrease in the prices of goods and services in an economy.

Synonyms: Price fall, Economic contraction, Reduction in prices, Depression

Antonyms: Inflation, Price rise, Reflation, Expansion

Example: Persistent deflation can reduce business profits and discourage investment in the economy.

18 Quotient (noun)

भागफल

Quotient meaning

The result obtained by dividing one number by another.

Synonyms: Result, Answer, Division result, Ratio

Antonyms: Product, Sum, Difference, Remainder

Example: When 20 is divided by 4, the quotient is 5.

19 Massacre (noun)

नरसंहार / सामूहिक हत्या

Massacre meaning

The brutal and indiscriminate killing of many people.

Synonyms: Slaughter, Carnage, Butchery, Bloodbath

Antonyms: Rescue, Protection, Preservation, Salvation

Example: The massacre of innocent villagers shocked the entire nation.

20 Guerilla (noun)

छापामार योद्धा

Guerilla meaning

A member of a small unofficial fighting group that attacks suddenly, especially against an official army or police force.

Synonyms: Insurgent, Partisan, Irregular, Underground fighter

Antonyms: Civilian, Noncombatant, Regular soldier, Official soldier

Example: The guerilla fighters used sudden attacks and then disappeared into the forest before the army could respond.

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