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1 Sabbatical (noun/adjective)

अध्ययन, विश्राम या शोध के लिए लिया गया अवकाश

Sabbatical meaning

A period of leave from work or duty, usually for rest, study, or research.

Synonyms: Leave, Furlough, Break, Hiatus

Antonyms: Duty, Work, Service, Attendance

Example: The professor took a sabbatical to complete his research.

2 Escrow (verb/noun)

शर्त पूरी होने तक तीसरे पक्ष के पास रखी गई धन या संपत्ति की कानूनी अमानत व्यवस्था

Escrow meaning

A legal arrangement in which money or property is held by a third party until certain conditions are fulfilled.

Synonyms: Trust, Deposit, Custody, Holding

Antonyms: Release, Withdrawal, Delivery, Transfer

Example: The buyer’s money was kept in escrow until the property papers were verified.

3 Subsidiary (noun/adjective)

सहायक या अधीनस्थ कंपनी/वस्तु

Subsidiary meaning

Less important than something else; a company controlled by another larger company.

Synonyms: Subordinate, Auxiliary, Secondary, Ancillary

Antonyms: Principal, Primary, Main, Independent

Example: The company opened a subsidiary in Singapore.

4 Probation (noun)

परीक्षण अवधि

Probation meaning

A trial period during which a person’s performance or conduct is tested.

Synonyms: Trial, Test, Internship, Apprenticeship

Antonyms: Confirmation, Permanence, Approval, Finalization

Example: She was on probation for six months before becoming a permanent employee.

5 Pathology (noun)

रोगों के कारण, स्वरूप और प्रभाव का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन

Pathology meaning

The scientific study of diseases, their causes, nature, and effects.

Synonyms: Disease Study, Morbid Anatomy, Medical Science, Diagnostics

Antonyms: Health, Wellness, Normality, Soundness

Example: The doctor sent the sample to the pathology lab for testing.

6 Aperture (noun)

छिद्र या प्रकाश प्रवेश करने का द्वार

Aperture meaning

An opening, hole, or gap, especially one through which light enters a camera.

Synonyms: Opening, Hole, Gap, Orifice

Antonyms: Closure, Blockage, Seal, Obstruction

Example: The photographer adjusted the aperture to let in more light.

7 Lattice (noun)

जालीदार संरचना

Lattice meaning

A structure made of crossed strips or bars with spaces between them.

Synonyms: Grid, Network, Framework, Grating

Antonyms: Solid, Block, Wall, Mass

Example: The garden fence was made of wooden lattice.

8 Bailiff (noun)

न्यायालय का अधिकारी

Bailiff meaning

A court officer who maintains order and carries out official duties in a court.

Synonyms: Court Officer, Marshal, Sheriff, Warden

Antonyms: Defendant, Accused, Civilian, Offender

Example: The bailiff asked everyone to stand when the judge entered.

9 Parable (noun)

नैतिक या आध्यात्मिक शिक्षा देने वाली छोटी कथा

Parable meaning

A simple story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson.

Synonyms: Fable, Allegory, Tale, Moral Story

Antonyms: Fact, Reality, Truth, History

Example: The teacher told a parable to explain the value of honesty.

10 Montage (noun)

चित्रों या दृश्यों का संयोजन

Montage meaning

A collection of pictures, scenes, or short clips arranged together to form a single sequence.

Synonyms: Collage, Compilation, Sequence, Assemblage

Antonyms: Single Shot, Separation, Fragment, Isolation

Example: The movie began with a montage of the hero’s childhood memories.

11 Cauldron (noun)

बड़ी धातु की कड़ाही

Cauldron meaning

A large metal pot used for cooking or boiling, often over an open fire.

Synonyms: Kettle, Pot, Vat, Vessel

Antonyms: Plate, Saucer, Shallow Pan, Small Bowl

Example: The soup was boiling in a huge cauldron over the fire.

12 Preface (verb/noun)

प्रस्तावना

Preface meaning

An introduction to a book, speech, or formal statement.

Synonyms: Introduction, Foreword, Prologue, Preamble

Antonyms: Epilogue, Afterword, Conclusion, Postscript

Example: The author wrote a short preface before the first chapter.

13 Mystify (verb)

भ्रमित करना

Mystify meaning

To confuse someone or make something difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Confuse, Puzzle, Bewilder, Perplex

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Simplify

Example: The magician’s trick mystified the audience.

14 Communique (noun)

आधिकारिक घोषणा

Communique meaning

An official announcement or statement, especially to the public or press.

Synonyms: Announcement, Bulletin, Statement, Notification

Antonyms: Silence, Secrecy, Concealment, Suppression

Example: The government issued a communique after the meeting.

15 Overblown (adjective)

अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण

Overblown meaning

Made to seem more important, serious, or impressive than it really is.

Synonyms: Exaggerated, Inflated, Excessive, Overstated

Antonyms: Understated, Modest, Restrained, Subtle

Example: The media gave an overblown account of the minor incident.

16 Bibliography (noun)

संदर्भ सूची

Bibliography meaning

A list of books, articles, or sources used in writing a book, article, or research work.

Synonyms: Reference List, Catalogue, Source List, Reading List

Antonyms: Main Text, Body, Narrative, Content

Example: The student added a bibliography at the end of the project.

17 Tributary (noun/adjective)

सहायक नदी

Tributary meaning

A small river or stream that flows into a larger river.

Synonyms: Stream, Brook, Branch, Feeder

Antonyms: Main River, Distributary, Outlet, Mainstream

Example: The Chambal is an important tributary of the Yamuna.

18 Stampede (noun/verb)

भगदड़

Stampede meaning

A sudden uncontrolled rush of people or animals.

Synonyms: Rush, Charge, Panic, Onrush

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Stillness, Control

Example: A loud noise caused a stampede in the crowded market.

19 Dysphemism (noun)

कठोर या अप्रिय अभिव्यक्ति

Dysphemism meaning

A harsh or unpleasant word used instead of a polite or neutral word.

Synonyms: Insult, Abuse, Slur, Derogatory Expression

Antonyms: Euphemism, Politeness, Compliment, Soft Expression

Example: Calling an old person a fossil is an example of dysphemism.

20 Vertex (noun)

शीर्ष बिंदु

Vertex meaning

The highest point, top, or point where two lines meet to form an angle.

Synonyms: Apex, Summit, Peak, Pinnacle

Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Foot, Nadir

Example: The vertex of the triangle is marked at the top.

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