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1 Luminescence (noun)

ऊष्मा के बिना प्रकाश का उत्सर्जन

Luminescence meaning

The emission of light by a substance without heat.

Synonyms: Glow, Radiance, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence

Antonyms: Darkness, Dullness, Gloom, Opacity

Example: The blue luminescence of the jellyfish amazed the scientists in the dark ocean.

2 Promontory (noun)

समुद्र या जलराशि में निकला हुआ ऊँचा भूभाग

Promontory meaning

A high point of land that juts out into a sea, river, or other body of water.

Synonyms: Headland, Cape, Foreland, Bluff

Antonyms: Valley, Lowland, Plain, Depression

Example: The lighthouse stood on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea.

3 Philology (noun)

भाषाओं और प्राचीन ग्रंथों के ऐतिहासिक अध्ययन का विज्ञान

Philology meaning

The study of language in written historical sources; the study of the development of languages and texts.

Synonyms: Linguistic study, Textual scholarship, Etymology, Language study

Antonyms: Illiteracy, Ignorance, Uneducation, Inarticulacy

Example: Her interest in philology led her to study ancient Sanskrit and Greek manuscripts.

4 Inestimable (adjective)

अमूल्य; जिसका मूल्य या परिमाण नहीं आंका जा सके

Inestimable meaning

Too great to be calculated; extremely valuable or priceless.

Synonyms: Immeasurable, Priceless, Incalculable, Boundless

Antonyms: Measurable, Calculable, Negligible, Trivial

Example: The support of her family was of inestimable value during difficult times.

5 Burlesque (noun)

हास्य या व्यंग्य के लिए की गई अतिरंजित नकल

Burlesque meaning

A ridiculous or exaggerated imitation, usually done for comedy or satire.

Synonyms: Parody, Mockery, Satire, Caricature

Antonyms: Seriousness, Sincerity, Solemnity, Respect

Example: The play was a burlesque of royal politics, making the audience laugh at every exaggerated scene.

6 Potpourri (noun)

विविध वस्तुओं या विचारों का मिश्रण

Potpourri meaning

A mixture of many different things; a collection of diverse items.

Synonyms: Mixture, Medley, Assortment, Miscellany

Antonyms: Uniformity, Sameness, Homogeneity, Consistency

Example: The book is a potpourri of poems, essays, and short stories.

7 Assonance (noun)

स्वर-साम्य

Assonance meaning

Repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds in adjacent words.

Synonyms: Vowel rhyme, Vocalic rhyme, Sound harmony, Phonetic resemblance

Antonyms: Dissonance, Cacophony, Discord, Harshness

Example: In the line the early bird catches the worm, the repeated vowel sounds create assonance.

8 Inflection (noun)

स्वर के उतार-चढ़ाव या व्याकरण व्यक्त करने हेतु शब्द-रूप में परिवर्तन

Inflection meaning

A change in the tone or pitch of the voice, or a change in the form of a word to express grammar.

Synonyms: Intonation, Modulation, Accent, Variation

Antonyms: Monotone, Flatness, Uniformity, Invariance

Example: Her inflection changed when she asked the question, making her voice rise at the end.

9 Superannuated (adjective)

सेवा की आयु-सीमा पूरी होने के कारण सेवानिवृत्त

Superannuated meaning

Retired because of having reached the age limit for service; too old for regular work.

Synonyms: Retired, Pensioned, Aged, Emeritus

Antonyms: Employed, Working, Active, Serving

Example: The superannuated officer was honored for his long years of dedicated service.

10 Inconsolable (adjective)

जिसे सांत्वना न दी जा सके; अत्यंत दुखी

Inconsolable meaning

Too sad or disappointed to be comforted.

Synonyms: Heartbroken, Grief-stricken, Devastated, Miserable

Antonyms: Comforted, Reassured, Cheerful, Content

Example: She was inconsolable after hearing about the loss of her pet.

11 Logistics (noun)

रसद व्यवस्था / आपूर्ति प्रबंधन

Logistics meaning

The detailed coordination and management of the movement of goods, people, or resources.

Synonyms: Coordination, Distribution, Supply, Organization

Antonyms: Disorganization, Chaos, Mismanagement, Confusion

Example: Good logistics helped the company deliver all the products on time.

12 Barometer (noun)

वायुदाबमापी / सूचक

Barometer meaning

An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure; also something that indicates or shows changes in a situation.

Synonyms: Gauge, Indicator, Measure, Index

Antonyms: Concealment, Obscurity, Uncertainty, Distortion

Example: Rising prices are often seen as a barometer of inflation in the economy.

13 Portfolio (noun)

कार्य-संग्रह / निवेश-संग्रह

Portfolio meaning

A collection of work, documents, or investments kept together for presentation or management.

Synonyms: Collection, Compilation, Dossier, File

Antonyms: Single item, Fragment, Disorganization, Scattering

Example: She showed her design portfolio during the interview.

14 Dissect (verb)

विच्छेदन करना / बारीकी से जांच करना

Dissect meaning

Cut up or separate into parts for careful examination or analysis.

Synonyms: Analyze, Examine, Disassemble, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Combine, Unite, Assemble, Merge

Example: The scientist dissected the specimen to study its internal structure.

15 Enthusiasm (noun)

उत्साह / उमंग

Enthusiasm meaning

Intense excitement, interest, or eagerness for something.

Synonyms: Excitement, Zeal, Passion, Eagerness

Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Reluctance, Dullness

Example: She showed great enthusiasm while participating in the debate competition.

16 Magnetism (noun)

चुंबकत्व / आकर्षण शक्ति

Magnetism meaning

The power of attracting, either physically like a magnet or personally through charm.

Synonyms: Attraction, Charm, Charisma, Allure

Antonyms: Repulsion, Unattractiveness, Dullness, Aversion

Example: Her magnetism made everyone in the room pay attention to her.

17 Yardstick (noun)

मापदंड / मानक

Yardstick meaning

A standard used for comparison, judgment, or measurement.

Synonyms: Benchmark, Standard, Criterion, Measure

Antonyms: Guesswork, Improvisation, Disorder, Inconsistency

Example: Honesty is often used as a yardstick to judge a person’s character.

18 Boundary (noun)

सीमा / मर्यादा

Boundary meaning

A line or limit that marks the edge or border of something.

Synonyms: Border, Limit, Edge, Frontier

Antonyms: Center, Middle, Interior, Infinity

Example: The fence marked the boundary between the two farms.

19 Meridian (noun)

चरम बिंदु / देशांतर रेखा

Meridian meaning

The highest point or peak of something; also an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole on the earth.

Synonyms: Zenith, Apex, Summit, Peak

Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Base, Lowest point

Example: At the meridian of his career, he was admired across the country.

20 Syllabus (noun)

पाठ्यक्रम / पाठ्यविवरण

Syllabus meaning

An outline of the subjects, topics, or course content to be studied.

Synonyms: Curriculum, Outline, Program, Course plan

Antonyms: Improvisation, Disorder, Disorganization, Randomness

Example: The teacher completed the entire syllabus before the final examination.

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