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1 Counterintuitive (adjective)

सहज समझ के विपरीत

Counterintuitive meaning

Contrary to what seems natural, logical, or expected.

Synonyms: Unexpected, Paradoxical, Illogical, Surprising

Antonyms: Intuitive, Obvious, Expected, Predictable

Example: It may seem counterintuitive, but taking short breaks can improve productivity.

2 Interdependent (adjective)

परस्पर निर्भर

Interdependent meaning

Mutually dependent on each other.

Synonyms: Mutual, Connected, Reliant, Correlated

Antonyms: Independent, Autonomous, Separate, Self-reliant

Example: The economy and environment are deeply interdependent.

3 Underprivileged (adjective)

वंचित

Underprivileged meaning

Having fewer advantages, opportunities, or resources than others.

Synonyms: Deprived, Disadvantaged, Needy, Poor

Antonyms: Privileged, Advantaged, Affluent, Wealthy

Example: The organization provides free education to underprivileged children.

4 Compartmentalize (verb)

अलग-अलग वर्गों में बाँटना

Compartmentalize meaning

To divide something into separate sections or categories.

Synonyms: Separate, Categorize, Classify, Partition

Antonyms: Combine, Integrate, Merge, Unify

Example: She learned to compartmentalize her personal and professional life.

5 Epistemology (noun)

ज्ञानमीमांसा

Epistemology meaning

The branch of philosophy that studies knowledge, belief, and truth.

Synonyms: Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy of Knowledge, Knowledge Study, Cognitive Inquiry

Antonyms: Ignorance, Nescience, Misconception, Anti-intellectualism

Example: Epistemology asks how we know what we claim to know.

6 Deconstruct (verb)

विश्लेषण के लिए भागों में तोड़ना

Deconstruct meaning

To break something down into parts in order to understand it deeply.

Synonyms: Analyze, Dissect, Interpret, Break down

Antonyms: Construct, Build, Synthesize, Integrate

Example: The teacher asked students to deconstruct the poem line by line.

7 Superstructure (noun)

ऊपरी संरचना

Superstructure meaning

A structure built on top of something else; also, a social or ideological system built on a basic foundation.

Synonyms: Framework, Edifice, Structure, Overstructure

Antonyms: Base, Foundation, Substructure, Infrastructure

Example: The bridge’s superstructure was built after the foundation was completed.

8 Precondition (noun)

पूर्व शर्त

Precondition meaning

A condition that must exist before something else can happen.

Synonyms: Prerequisite, Requirement, Condition, Stipulation

Antonyms: Result, Consequence, Outcome, Aftereffect

Example: Trust is a precondition for successful teamwork.

9 Undercurrent (noun)

अंतर्धारा

Undercurrent meaning

A hidden feeling, influence, or tendency beneath the surface.

Synonyms: Undertone, Subtext, Hidden Influence, Underlying Feeling

Antonyms: Surface, Openness, Explicitness, Transparency

Example: There was an undercurrent of tension in the meeting.

10 Demilitarize (verb)

सैन्यीकरण समाप्त करना

Demilitarize meaning

To remove military forces, weapons, or control from an area.

Synonyms: Disarm, Demobilize, Disband, Pacify

Antonyms: Militarize, Arm, Mobilize, Fortify

Example: The treaty required both countries to demilitarize the border zone.

11 Memorabilia (noun)

स्मृति-चिह्न

Memorabilia meaning

Objects kept because they are connected with a memorable person, place, or event.

Synonyms: Souvenirs, Keepsakes, Mementos, Relics

Antonyms: Trash, Junk, Discards, Ordinary Items

Example: The museum displayed memorabilia from the freedom movement.

12 Temporal (adjective)

समय-संबंधी

Temporal meaning

Related to time or limited by time.

Synonyms: Temporary, Chronological, Time-related, Transient

Antonyms: Eternal, Permanent, Timeless, Spatial

Example: The judge considered the temporal sequence of events.

13 Spatial (adjective)

स्थान-संबंधी

Spatial meaning

Related to space, area, position, or physical arrangement.

Synonyms: Geographical, Dimensional, Positional, Physical

Antonyms: Temporal, Nonspatial, Abstract, Timeless

Example: Children develop spatial awareness by playing with blocks.

14 Misinformation (noun)

गलत सूचना

Misinformation meaning

False or incorrect information spread without proper accuracy.

Synonyms: Falsehood, Inaccuracy, Rumour, Misreporting

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Accuracy, Veracity

Example: Misinformation on social media can mislead the public.

15 Weaponize (verb)

हथियार बनाना

Weaponize meaning

To use something as a weapon or turn it into a tool for attack.

Synonyms: Militarize, Arm, Exploit, Use offensively

Antonyms: Disarm, Neutralize, Pacify, Demilitarize

Example: Some groups try to weaponize social media for propaganda.

16 Legitimize (verb)

वैध बनाना

Legitimize meaning

To make something legal, acceptable, or justified.

Synonyms: Validate, Authorize, Sanction, Justify

Antonyms: Invalidate, Outlaw, Delegitimize, Criminalize

Example: The new law was introduced to legitimize the agreement.

17 Theorize (verb)

सिद्धांत बनाना

Theorize meaning

To form or suggest an idea or explanation based on thinking and limited evidence.

Synonyms: Speculate, Hypothesize, Conjecture, Suppose

Antonyms: Prove, Verify, Demonstrate, Establish

Example: Scientists theorize that the planet may have once supported life.

18 Strangulate (verb)

गला घोंटना

Strangulate meaning

To choke, squeeze, or block something tightly, especially by pressure.

Synonyms: Choke, Strangle, Suffocate, Constrict

Antonyms: Release, Free, Loosen, Unblock

Example: The tight rope began to strangulate the animal’s neck.

19 Regurgitate (verb)

रटी हुई बात दोहराना

Regurgitate meaning

To repeat information without understanding it properly; also to bring swallowed food back to the mouth.

Synonyms: Repeat, Reproduce, Recite, Rehash

Antonyms: Understand, Analyze, Interpret, Assimilate

Example: Students should understand concepts instead of regurgitating facts.

20 Dictatorial (adjective)

तानाशाही

Dictatorial meaning

Having complete power and behaving like a dictator.

Synonyms: Authoritarian, Autocratic, Tyrannical, Despotic

Antonyms: Democratic, Liberal, Permissive, Lenient

Example: The leader’s dictatorial attitude created fear among citizens.

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