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1 Plateau (noun)

पठार; स्थिर अवस्था

Plateau meaning

An area of fairly level high ground; a stage where there is no further change, growth, or progress.

Synonyms: Tableland, Upland, Mesa, Highland

Antonyms: Lowland, Valley, Depression, Decline

Example: After months of improvement, his performance reached a plateau.

2 Uprising (noun)

विद्रोह

Uprising meaning

An act of resistance or rebellion by a group of people against authority or government.

Synonyms: Revolt, Rebellion, Insurrection, Mutiny

Antonyms: Submission, Obedience, Compliance, Surrender

Example: The uprising was started by people who were unhappy with the ruler’s policies.

3 Inferno (noun)

भीषण आग

Inferno meaning

A very large and dangerous fire; a place or situation that seems like hell because of extreme heat, fire, or destruction.

Synonyms: Blaze, Conflagration, Firestorm, Hellfire

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Safety, Paradise

Example: The small factory turned into an inferno after the gas cylinder exploded.

4 Devour (verb)

जल्दी-जल्दी खाना; पूरी तरह नष्ट करना

Devour meaning

To eat something quickly and hungrily; to consume or destroy completely.

Synonyms: Consume, Gobble, Swallow, Ravage

Antonyms: Nibble, Preserve, Save, Protect

Example: The hungry child began to devour the food within minutes.

5 Brigade (noun)

सैनिक दल; संगठित समूह

Brigade meaning

A large group of soldiers forming part of an army; a group of people organized for a particular activity or purpose.

Synonyms: Unit, Battalion, Squad, Troop

Antonyms: Individual, Civilian, Disorganization, Separation

Example: The rescue brigade reached the flood-affected village on time.

6 Assemblage (noun)

समूह; संग्रह

Assemblage meaning

A collection or gathering of people or things.

Synonyms: Collection, Gathering, Assembly, Cluster

Antonyms: Separation, Dispersion, Scattering, Division

Example: The museum displayed an impressive assemblage of ancient coins.

7 Quota (noun)

निर्धारित हिस्सा; निश्चित मात्रा

Quota meaning

A fixed share, number, or amount that is officially allowed, required, or assigned.

Synonyms: Share, Allocation, Portion, Limit

Antonyms: Whole, Totality, Excess, Unlimitedness

Example: Each department was given a quota of seats for the training programme.

8 Constituency (noun)

निर्वाचन क्षेत्र; मतदाता समूह

Constituency meaning

A body of voters in a particular area who elect a representative; the area represented by an elected member.

Synonyms: Electorate, Voters, District, Region

Antonyms: Nonvoters, Disenfranchisement, Whole, Exclusion

Example: The candidate visited every village in his constituency before the election.

9 Temperament (noun)

स्वभाव; मिजाज

Temperament meaning

A person’s natural nature, mood, or way of reacting to situations.

Synonyms: Nature, Disposition, Character, Personality

Antonyms: Unnaturalness, Impersonality, Apathy, Indifference

Example: Her calm temperament helped her handle the difficult situation wisely.

10 Forefront (noun)

अग्रस्थान; प्रमुख स्थान

Forefront meaning

The leading or most important position in an activity, movement, or situation.

Synonyms: Frontline, Lead, Vanguard, Spearhead

Antonyms: Background, Rear, Back, Sideline

Example: Scientists are at the forefront of research on climate change.

11 Mischievous (adjective)

शरारती

Mischievous meaning

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

Synonyms: Naughty, Playful, Impish, Prankish

Antonyms: Well-behaved, Obedient, Serious, Disciplined

Example: The mischievous child hid his friend’s notebook as a joke.

12 Occurrence (noun)

घटना

Occurrence meaning

An incident or event that happens or takes place.

Synonyms: Event, Incident, Happening, Instance

Antonyms: Nonoccurrence, Absence, Failure, Prevention

Example: The occurrence of heavy rainfall caused flooding in the city.

13 Pronunciation (noun)

उच्चारण

Pronunciation meaning

The way in which a word or language is spoken.

Synonyms: Articulation, Enunciation, Utterance, Diction

Antonyms: Mispronunciation, Mumbling, Inarticulation, Silence

Example: Correct pronunciation helps us speak English clearly.

14 Chauffeur (noun)

निजी वाहन-चालक

Chauffeur meaning

A person employed to drive a private car.

Synonyms: Driver, Motorist, Cabdriver, Car driver

Antonyms: Passenger, Rider, Pedestrian, Employer

Example: The chauffeur opened the car door for the guest.

15 Acquaintance (noun)

परिचित व्यक्ति

Acquaintance meaning

A person whom you know slightly but who is not a close friend.

Synonyms: Contact, Associate, Companion, Familiar

Antonyms: Stranger, Unknown, Outsider, Enemy

Example: She met an old acquaintance at the railway station.

16 Fascism (noun)

फासीवाद

Fascism meaning

A political system or ideology in which a dictator controls the country with strict authority, extreme nationalism, and suppression of opposition.

Synonyms: Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism, Dictatorship, Autocracy

Antonyms: Democracy, Liberalism, Pluralism, Egalitarianism

Example: Fascism rejects political freedom and gives complete power to one leader or party.

17 Sergeant (noun)

सेना या पुलिस का अधीनस्थ अधिकारी

Sergeant meaning

A non-commissioned officer in the army, air force, or police, usually ranking above a corporal.

Synonyms: Non-commissioned officer, Police officer, Military officer, Ranking officer

Antonyms: Private, Civilian, Recruit, Trainee

Example: The sergeant ordered the soldiers to stand in line.

18 Bouquet (noun)

पुष्पगुच्छ

Bouquet meaning

A bunch of flowers arranged beautifully, usually given as a gift.

Synonyms: Bunch, Posy, Nosegay, Flower arrangement

Antonyms: Single flower, Scattering, Separation, Dispersion

Example: She received a beautiful bouquet of roses on her birthday.

19 Vacuum (noun)

निर्वात

Vacuum meaning

A space that is completely empty or has no air or matter in it.

Synonyms: Void, Emptiness, Blank, Gap

Antonyms: Fullness, Presence, Occupancy, Abundance

Example: Sound cannot travel through a perfect vacuum.

20 Rhythm (noun)

लय

Rhythm meaning

A regular pattern of sounds, movements, or beats.

Synonyms: Beat, Tempo, Cadence, Pulse

Antonyms: Discord, Irregularity, Disruption, Chaos

Example: The dancers moved perfectly with the rhythm of the music.

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