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1 Skyrocket (verb)

बहुत तेजी से बढ़ना

Skyrocket meaning

To increase very quickly and suddenly.

Synonyms: Soar, Surge, Escalate, Rise

Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Drop, Decrease

Example: The prices of vegetables began to skyrocket after the heavy rainfall.

2 Navigate (verb)

मार्ग ढूँढना या मार्गदर्शन करना

Navigate meaning

To find or direct the way through a place, route, or situation.

Synonyms: Steer, Guide, Direct, Pilot

Antonyms: Misguide, Misdirect, Confuse, Mislead

Example: The captain had to navigate the ship through the stormy sea.

3 Endanger (verb)

खतरे में डालना

Endanger meaning

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Synonyms: Imperil, Jeopardize, Threaten, Risk

Antonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Preserve

Example: Cutting down forests can endanger many wild animals.

4 Slump (verb)

अचानक और तेजी से गिरना

Slump meaning

To fall or decrease suddenly and sharply.

Synonyms: Decline, Drop, Plunge, Fall

Antonyms: Rise, Increase, Improve, Recover

Example: The company’s sales began to slump after the new competitor entered the market.

5 Hurdle (noun)

बाधा

Hurdle meaning

A difficulty or obstacle that must be overcome.

Synonyms: Obstacle, Barrier, Difficulty, Hindrance

Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Advantage, Support

Example: Lack of funds was the biggest hurdle in completing the project.

6 Resistance (noun)

प्रतिरोध

Resistance meaning

The act of opposing or refusing to accept something.

Synonyms: Opposition, Defiance, Obstruction, Rebellion

Antonyms: Acceptance, Compliance, Submission, Support

Example: The villagers showed strong resistance against the construction of the factory.

7 Indicator (noun)

संकेतक

Indicator meaning

A sign, measure, or signal that shows the condition or level of something.

Synonyms: Sign, Signal, Measure, Index

Antonyms: Concealer, Distractor, Misdirector, Obscurer

Example: Literacy rate is an important indicator of social development.

8 Privatize (verb)

निजीकरण करना

Privatize meaning

To transfer ownership or control of a business, industry, or service from the government to private individuals or companies.

Synonyms: Commercialize, Denationalize, Deregulate, Liberalize

Antonyms: Nationalize, Socialize, Regulate, Publicize

Example: The government decided to privatize several state-owned companies to improve efficiency.

9 Guideline (noun)

दिशानिर्देश

Guideline meaning

A general rule, principle, or instruction that tells how something should be done.

Synonyms: Direction, Instruction, Rule, Recommendation

Antonyms: Misdirection, Confusion, Disorder, Disorganization

Example: The school issued new guidelines for the annual examination.

10 Roadmap (noun)

कार्ययोजना

Roadmap meaning

A detailed plan or strategy that shows the steps needed to achieve a goal.

Synonyms: Plan, Strategy, Blueprint, Framework

Antonyms: Confusion, Disorder, Disorganization, Aimlessness

Example: The government prepared a roadmap for improving digital education in rural areas.

11 Autodidact (noun)

स्वशिक्षित व्यक्ति

Autodidact meaning

A person who teaches himself or herself without formal instruction.

Synonyms: Self-learner, Self-taught person, Independent learner, Self-educator

Antonyms: Pupil, Trainee, Apprentice, Dependent learner

Example: He became an autodidact by reading books and learning new skills on his own.

12 Bestial (adjective)

पशुवत, क्रूर

Bestial meaning

Like an animal; cruel, violent, or lacking human feelings.

Synonyms: Brutal, Savage, Animalistic, Ferocious

Antonyms: Humane, Civilized, Gentle, Kind

Example: The bestial attack shocked the entire village.

13 Cipher (noun)

गुप्त संकेत-लिपि

Cipher meaning

A secret way of writing a message in code.

Synonyms: Code, Cryptogram, Encryption, Secret writing

Antonyms: Plaintext, Clear text, Plain language, Decoded message

Example: The spy sent the important information in a cipher.

14 Confidant (noun)

विश्वसनीय व्यक्ति

Confidant meaning

A trusted person with whom one shares private matters or secrets.

Synonyms: Adviser, Companion, Intimate, Trusted friend

Antonyms: Stranger, Enemy, Opponent, Betrayer

Example: She regarded her elder sister as her closest confidant.

15 Dissimulate (verb)

छिपाना या भेष बदलना

Dissimulate meaning

To hide or disguise one’s true feelings, thoughts, or intentions.

Synonyms: Conceal, Disguise, Feign, Mask

Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Unmask

Example: He tried to dissimulate his fear during the interview.

16 Hobnob (verb)

मित्रतापूर्वक मेलजोल करना

Hobnob meaning

To spend time and talk in a friendly way with someone, especially with important or influential people.

Synonyms: Socialize, Mingle, Fraternize, Associate

Antonyms: Avoid, Shun, Ignore, Alienate

Example: The young businessman got a chance to hobnob with several industry leaders at the conference.

17 Immure (verb)

दीवारों या बंद स्थान में कैद करना

Immure meaning

To enclose or imprison someone within walls or a confined place.

Synonyms: Imprison, Confine, Enclose, Incarcerate

Antonyms: Release, Free, Liberate, Emancipate

Example: The prisoner was immured in a dark cell for many years.

18 Intangible (adjective)

अमूर्त, अस्पृश्य

Intangible meaning

Something that cannot be touched or physically measured, but can be felt or understood.

Synonyms: Impalpable, Abstract, Untouchable, Incorporeal

Antonyms: Tangible, Concrete, Physical, Material

Example: Trust is an intangible quality that is very important in any relationship.

19 Rapporteur (noun)

प्रतिवेदक

Rapporteur meaning

A person appointed to prepare reports or summaries of meetings, discussions, or proceedings.

Synonyms: Reporter, Recorder, Secretary, Chronicler

Antonyms: Listener, Attendee, Audience, Observer

Example: The committee appointed a rapporteur to summarize the main points of the discussion.

20 Actuary (noun)

बीमा और पेंशन योजनाओं में वित्तीय जोखिमों की गणना करने वाला विशेषज्ञ

Actuary meaning

A professional who calculates financial risks, especially in insurance and pension plans, using mathematics and statistics.

Synonyms: Risk analyst, Insurance statistician, Financial analyst, Pension analyst

Antonyms: Gambler, Speculator, Risk-taker, Non-specialist

Example: The actuary calculated the company’s future pension liabilities.

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