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1 Mainstay (noun)

मुख्य आधार

Mainstay meaning

A person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support.

Synonyms: Backbone, Pillar, Support, Cornerstone

Antonyms: Weakness, Liability, Hindrance, Drawback

Example: Agriculture is the mainstay of the rural economy.

2 Shenanigans (noun)

शरारत या छल-कपट

Shenanigans meaning

Secret or dishonest activities, tricks, or playful mischief.

Synonyms: Mischief, Antics, Trickery, Pranks

Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Seriousness, Integrity

Example: The children were punished for their shenanigans in the classroom.

3 Gigantic (adjective)

विशाल

Gigantic meaning

Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Massive, Colossal

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature, Minute

Example: A gigantic statue stood in the middle of the city.

4 Spacious (adjective)

विशाल और खुला

Spacious meaning

Having a lot of space; large and roomy.

Synonyms: Roomy, Expansive, Ample, Commodious

Antonyms: Cramped, Narrow, Confined, Crowded

Example: They moved into a spacious apartment near the park.

5 Blizzard (noun)

तेज बर्फीला तूफान

Blizzard meaning

A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

Synonyms: Snowstorm, Snowfall, Tempest, Storm

Antonyms: Calm, Stillness, Sunshine, Clear Weather

Example: The blizzard blocked all the roads in the mountain region.

6 Aquarium (noun)

मछलीघर

Aquarium meaning

A glass tank or building where fish and water animals are kept.

Synonyms: Fish Tank, Marine Tank, Fishbowl, Water Tank

Antonyms: Desert, Dry Land, Wasteland, Arid Place

Example: The children watched colorful fish swimming in the aquarium.

7 Taskmaster (noun)

कठोर कार्य-नियंत्रक

Taskmaster meaning

A person who gives work to others, often in a strict manner.

Synonyms: Supervisor, Overseer, Disciplinarian, Foreman

Antonyms: Subordinate, Underling, Follower, Assistant

Example: The coach was a strict taskmaster during training sessions.

8 Boulevard (noun)

वृक्षों से घिरी चौड़ी सड़क

Boulevard meaning

A wide road in a city, usually with trees along the sides.

Synonyms: Avenue, Road, Thoroughfare, Street

Antonyms: Alley, Lane, Path, Trail

Example: They walked along the beautiful boulevard in the evening.

9 Assassin (noun)

हत्यारा

Assassin meaning

A person who murders an important person, usually for political or money-related reasons.

Synonyms: Murderer, Killer, Slayer, Executioner

Antonyms: Protector, Guardian, Defender, Savior

Example: The king was killed by an assassin.

10 Lieutenant (noun)

सहायक अधिकारी

Lieutenant meaning

An officer who acts under a senior officer, especially in the army, navy, or police.

Synonyms: Deputy, Assistant, Aide, Subordinate

Antonyms: Chief, Leader, Commander, Superior

Example: The lieutenant gave instructions to the soldiers.

11 Afforestation (noun)

वनीकरण

Afforestation meaning

The process of planting trees on land to create a forest.

Synonyms: Forestation, Tree Planting, Reforestation, Plantation

Antonyms: Deforestation, Clearance, Denudation, Desertification

Example: Afforestation helps in reducing soil erosion and improving the environment.

12 Imperceptible (adjective)

अगोचर

Imperceptible meaning

So slight or small that it is difficult or impossible to notice.

Synonyms: Unnoticeable, Indiscernible, Faint, Invisible

Antonyms: Noticeable, Obvious, Perceptible, Conspicuous

Example: There was an imperceptible change in his expression.

13 Prophylactic (noun/adjective)

रोगनिरोधक

Prophylactic meaning

Intended to prevent disease or infection.

Synonyms: Preventive, Protective, Precautionary, Preventative

Antonyms: Curative, Remedial, Therapeutic, Corrective

Example: The doctor suggested a prophylactic medicine before the journey.

14 Hyperinflation (noun)

अति मुद्रास्फीति

Hyperinflation meaning

An extremely rapid and uncontrolled rise in prices.

Synonyms: Runaway Inflation, Galloping Inflation, Soaring Prices, Monetary Collapse

Antonyms: Deflation, Disinflation, Price Stability, Low Inflation

Example: Hyperinflation made basic goods unaffordable for ordinary people.

15 Desertification (noun)

मरुस्थलीकरण

Desertification meaning

The process by which fertile land becomes desert.

Synonyms: Land Degradation, Aridification, Soil Degradation, Dryland Degradation

Antonyms: Afforestation, Reforestation, Land Restoration, Greening

Example: Overgrazing and deforestation can lead to desertification.

16 Extraterrestrial (noun/adjective)

पृथ्वी से बाहर का

Extraterrestrial meaning

Existing or coming from outside the Earth.

Synonyms: Alien, Otherworldly, Cosmic, Space-Born

Antonyms: Terrestrial, Earthly, Earthbound, Human

Example: Scientists are searching for signs of extraterrestrial life.

17 Funambulist (noun)

रस्सी पर चलने वाला व्यक्ति

Funambulist meaning

A person who walks on a tightrope.

Synonyms: Tightrope Walker, Ropewalker, Acrobat, Balancer

Antonyms: Spectator, Onlooker, Observer, Watcher

Example: The funambulist crossed the rope with perfect balance.

18 Cerulean (noun/adjective)

गहरा आसमानी नीला

Cerulean meaning

Deep blue in color, like a clear sky.

Synonyms: Azure, Sky-Blue, Blue, Sapphire

Antonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Red, Ruby

Example: The artist painted the sky in a beautiful cerulean shade.

19 Serenade (noun/verb)

प्रेमगीत गाना

Serenade meaning

A song or piece of music sung or played for someone, usually as a mark of affection.

Synonyms: Song, Ballad, Melody, Love Song

Antonyms: Insult, Criticism, Abuse, Rebuke

Example: He decided to serenade her under the balcony.

20 Disarmament (noun)

निःशस्त्रीकरण

Disarmament meaning

The reduction or removal of weapons, especially by a country or group.

Synonyms: Demilitarization, Arms Reduction, Weapon Removal, Demobilization

Antonyms: Armament, Militarization, Rearmament, Weaponization

Example: The treaty focused on nuclear disarmament.

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