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1 Dolorous (adjective)

शोकपूर्ण / दुखद

Dolorous meaning

Feeling or expressing great sorrow or pain.

Synonyms: Sorrowful, Mournful, Woeful, Plaintive

Antonyms: Joyful, Cheerful, Happy, Blissful

Example: The dolorous song reminded everyone of the tragedy.

2 Primacy (noun)

प्रधानता / सर्वोच्चता

Primacy meaning

The state of being first, most important, or superior in rank.

Synonyms: Supremacy, Priority, Precedence, Dominance

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Insignificance, Posteriority

Example: The Constitution gives primacy to the rule of law.

3 Colonialism (noun)

उपनिवेशवाद

Colonialism meaning

The policy or practice of controlling another country or region and exploiting it politically and economically.

Synonyms: Imperialism, Expansionism, Domination, Subjugation

Antonyms: Independence, Sovereignty, Self-rule, Decolonization

Example: Colonialism deeply affected the political and economic structure of many Asian and African countries.

4 Exploit (verb)

शोषण करना

Exploit meaning

To use someone or something unfairly for one’s own benefit.

Synonyms: Utilize, Harness, Leverage, Abuse

Antonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Neglect, Underuse

Example: The factory owner tried to exploit the workers by paying them very low wages.

5 Dislodge (verb)

हटा देना / उखाड़ देना

Dislodge meaning

To force or knock something out of its place or position.

Synonyms: Remove, Evict, Uproot, Displace

Antonyms: Lodge, Fix, Secure, Anchor

Example: The strong wind dislodged several tiles from the roof.

6 Majestic (adjective)

भव्य / राजसी

Majestic meaning

Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur.

Synonyms: Grand, Magnificent, Regal, Splendid

Antonyms: Ordinary, Humble, Plain, Unimpressive

Example: The majestic palace attracted tourists from all over the world.

7 Scholastic (adjective)

शैक्षिक / विद्यालय-संबंधी

Scholastic meaning

Related to schools, education, or academic learning.

Synonyms: Academic, Educational, Scholarly, Pedagogical

Antonyms: Nonacademic, Noneducational, Unscholarly, Practical

Example: The school organized a scholastic competition to improve students’ academic skills.

8 Hibernation (noun)

शीतनिद्रा

Hibernation meaning

A state of deep sleep or inactivity in which some animals spend the winter.

Synonyms: Dormancy, Torpor, Inactivity, Winter sleep

Antonyms: Activity, Wakefulness, Alertness, Arousal

Example: Bears enter hibernation during the cold winter months.

9 Theatrical (adjective)

रंगमंच-संबंधी / नाटकीय

Theatrical meaning

Related to theatre or acting; also, exaggerated and dramatic in behaviour.

Synonyms: Dramatic, Stagey, Histrionic, Exaggerated

Antonyms: Natural, Undramatic, Realistic, Unaffected

Example: His theatrical speech impressed the audience.

10 Testy (adjective)

चिड़चिड़ा

Testy meaning

Easily annoyed or irritated.

Synonyms: Irritable, Cranky, Touchy, Peevish

Antonyms: Calm, Patient, Pleasant, Easygoing

Example: He became testy when people repeatedly interrupted him.

11 Disinformation (noun)

जानबूझकर फैलाई गई झूठी या भ्रामक सूचना

Disinformation meaning

False information deliberately spread to deceive people.

Synonyms: Propaganda, Falsehood, Fabrication, Hoax

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Accuracy, Honesty

Example: The government warned people not to believe disinformation spread on social media.

12 Governance (noun)

शासन और प्रशासन की प्रक्रिया

Governance meaning

The way a country, organization, or institution is controlled, managed, and directed.

Synonyms: Administration, Management, Control, Regulation

Antonyms: Misrule, Anarchy, Disorder, Lawlessness

Example: Good governance is essential for the development of any country.

13 Dissertation (noun)

किसी विशेष विषय पर लिखा गया विस्तृत औपचारिक शोध-लेख

Dissertation meaning

A long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.

Synonyms: Thesis, Treatise, Paper, Essay

Antonyms: Summary, Abstract, Outline, Precis

Example: She submitted her dissertation on Indian economic reforms.

14 Editorial (noun)

संपादक या प्रकाशन की राय व्यक्त करने वाला लेख

Editorial meaning

An article in a newspaper, magazine, or website that gives the opinion of the editor or publication.

Synonyms: Commentary, Column, Article, Opinion Piece

Antonyms: News Report, Factual Report, Objective Account, Neutral Report

Example: The editorial strongly criticized the new education policy.

15 Inventory (noun)

उपलब्ध वस्तुओं या सामग्री की पूरी सूची

Inventory meaning

A complete list of goods, items, or materials available in a store, business, or place.

Synonyms: Stock, Supply, Catalogue, Register

Antonyms: Shortage, Scarcity, Lack, Deficit

Example: The shopkeeper checked the inventory before ordering new products.

16 Glisten (verb)

चमकना या झिलमिलाना

Glisten meaning

To shine with a sparkling or wet-looking light.

Synonyms: Sparkle, Glitter, Gleam, Shimmer

Antonyms: Dull, Fade, Dim, Darken

Example: The leaves began to glisten after the rain.

17 Flicker (verb)

अनियमित रूप से टिमटिमाना या चमकना

Flicker meaning

To shine unsteadily or keep changing quickly in brightness.

Synonyms: Flutter, Waver, Glimmer, Quiver

Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Continue, Persist

Example: The candle began to flicker in the strong wind.

18 Splinter (noun)

लकड़ी, कांच या धातु का टूटा हुआ छोटा, पतला और नुकीला टुकड़ा

Splinter meaning

A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off from a larger piece.

Synonyms: Fragment, Shard, Chip, Sliver

Antonyms: Whole, Entirety, Mass, Unity

Example: A tiny splinter of wood got stuck in his finger.

19 Decompose (verb)

छोटे भागों में टूटना या धीरे-धीरे सड़ना

Decompose meaning

To break down into smaller parts or decay gradually.

Synonyms: Decay, Rot, Disintegrate, Break down

Antonyms: Compose, Combine, Assemble, Preserve

Example: Dead plants decompose and enrich the soil.

20 Bulletin (noun)

समाचार या जानकारी देने वाली संक्षिप्त आधिकारिक सूचना

Bulletin meaning

A short official report or announcement giving news or information.

Synonyms: Report, Notice, Announcement, Newsletter

Antonyms: Secrecy, Concealment, Suppression, Silence

Example: The school issued a bulletin about the upcoming examination schedule.

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