Friday, 22 May 2026

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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Aeronautics (noun)

वैमानिकी

Aeronautics meaning

The science or practice of flying aircraft.

Synonyms: Aviation, Flight Engineering, Aerospace Science, Aerodynamics

Antonyms: Ground Transport, Land Travel, Seafaring, Marine Navigation

Example: Aeronautics plays an important role in the design and development of modern aircraft.

2 Agronomy (noun)

कृषि विज्ञान

Agronomy meaning

The science of soil management and crop production.

Synonyms: Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture, Farming Science

Antonyms: Industrialization, Manufacturing, Urbanization, Non-agriculture

Example: Agronomy helps farmers improve crop yield and soil quality.

3 Antiseptic (noun/adjective)

रोगाणुरोधक

Antiseptic meaning

A substance that prevents infection by killing or stopping the growth of germs.

Synonyms: Disinfectant, Germicidal, Antibacterial, Sterile

Antonyms: Septic, Infected, Contaminated, Germ-ridden

Example: The doctor applied an antiseptic lotion to the wound.

4 Artisan (noun)

कारीगर

Artisan meaning

A skilled person who makes things by hand.

Synonyms: Craftsman, Craftsperson, Maker, Handworker

Antonyms: Amateur, Novice, Unskilled Worker, Layperson

Example: The artisan made beautiful wooden toys by hand.

5 Autobiography (noun)

आत्मकथा

Autobiography meaning

The story of a person’s life written by that person himself or herself.

Synonyms: Memoir, Life Story, Personal History, Self-written Biography

Antonyms: Biography, Fiction, Novel, Third-person Account

Example: The leader wrote his autobiography after retirement.

6 Biennial (noun/adjective)

द्विवार्षिक

Biennial meaning

Happening once every two years.

Synonyms: Two-yearly, Every Two Years, Biyearly, Occurring Biennially

Antonyms: Annual, Yearly, Monthly, Weekly

Example: The college organizes a biennial cultural festival.

7 Centripetal (adjective)

केंद्राभिमुख

Centripetal meaning

Moving or directed towards the centre.

Synonyms: Inward, Centralizing, Center-seeking, Convergent

Antonyms: Centrifugal, Outward, Divergent, Dispersing

Example: Centripetal force keeps a moving object in a circular path.

8 Inaccessible (adjective)

दुर्गम

Inaccessible meaning

Difficult or impossible to reach, enter, or use.

Synonyms: Unreachable, Unapproachable, Unavailable, Remote

Antonyms: Accessible, Reachable, Approachable, Available

Example: The village remained inaccessible during the heavy snowfall.

9 Inflammable (adjective)

ज्वलनशील

Inflammable meaning

Easily set on fire.

Synonyms: Flammable, Combustible, Ignitable, Fiery

Antonyms: Nonflammable, Fireproof, Incombustible, Noncombustible

Example: Petrol is a highly inflammable liquid.

10 Succulent (noun/adjective)

रसदार

Succulent meaning

Full of juice; tender and juicy.

Synonyms: Juicy, Luscious, Tender, Moist

Antonyms: Dry, Juiceless, Withered, Parched

Example: The succulent mangoes were sweet and fresh.

11 Abandonment (noun)

त्याग

Abandonment meaning

The act of leaving someone or something completely.

Synonyms: Desertion, Forsaking, Relinquishment, Renunciation

Antonyms: Support, Protection, Retention, Care

Example: The abandonment of the old building made the area look unsafe.

12 Bypass (verb)

बचकर निकलना

Bypass meaning

To avoid something by going around it or using another way.

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Circumvent, Sidestep

Antonyms: Face, Confront, Address, Encounter

Example: The driver tried to bypass the traffic by taking a side road.

13 Celebratory (adjective)

उत्सव संबंधी

Celebratory meaning

Connected with celebration or expressing happiness on a special occasion.

Synonyms: Festive, Joyful, Jubilant, Cheerful

Antonyms: Mournful, Sorrowful, Gloomy, Somber

Example: The team arranged a celebratory dinner after winning the match.

14 Diagonal (adjective)

विकर्ण

Diagonal meaning

Going in a slanting direction from one corner to another.

Synonyms: Slanting, Oblique, Inclined, Crosswise

Antonyms: Straight, Vertical, Horizontal, Parallel

Example: Draw a diagonal line from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.

15 Embarrassment (noun)

शर्मिंदगी

Embarrassment meaning

A feeling of shame, awkwardness, or discomfort.

Synonyms: Shame, Awkwardness, Discomfort, Humiliation

Antonyms: Confidence, Pride, Comfort, Ease

Example: He felt embarrassment after forgetting his speech on stage.

16 Familiarize (verb)

परिचित कराना

Familiarize meaning

To make someone know or understand something well.

Synonyms: Acquaint, Introduce, Inform, Educate

Antonyms: Confuse, Mislead, Conceal, Mystify

Example: The teacher tried to familiarize students with the new syllabus.

17 Harassment (noun)

उत्पीड़न

Harassment meaning

Repeated trouble, pressure, or unwanted behavior towards someone.

Synonyms: Bullying, Intimidation, Persecution, Torment

Antonyms: Protection, Support, Comfort, Assistance

Example: The company took strict action against workplace harassment.

18 Maintenance (noun)

रखरखाव

Maintenance meaning

The process of keeping something in good condition.

Synonyms: Upkeep, Preservation, Care, Servicing

Antonyms: Neglect, Damage, Destruction, Deterioration

Example: Regular maintenance keeps the machine working properly.

19 Participation (noun)

भागीदारी

Participation meaning

The act of taking part in an activity or event.

Synonyms: Involvement, Engagement, Contribution, Attendance

Antonyms: Absence, Withdrawal, Noninvolvement, Exclusion

Example: Active participation in class improves learning.

20 Recreational (adjective)

मनोरंजन संबंधी

Recreational meaning

Connected with activities done for enjoyment and relaxation.

Synonyms: Leisure, Amusing, Enjoyable, Relaxing

Antonyms: Work-related, Serious, Boring, Stressful

Example: The park provides many recreational activities for children.

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