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1 Acculturate (verb)

संस्कृति के अनुसार ढलना

Acculturate meaning

To adopt or adapt to the culture, customs, or social practices of another group.

Synonyms: Assimilate, Adapt, Integrate, Socialize

Antonyms: Isolate, Separate, Alienate, Segregate

Example: Immigrants often acculturate gradually to the customs of their new country.

2 Antiquarian (noun/adjective)

प्राचीन वस्तुओं का अध्ययन या संग्रह करने वाला व्यक्ति

Antiquarian meaning

A person who studies, collects, or deals in old and rare objects; related to antiques.

Synonyms: Antiquary, Collector, Historian, Connoisseur

Antonyms: Modernist, Futurist, Innovator, Contemporary

Example: The antiquarian spent years collecting ancient coins and manuscripts.

3 Appendage (noun)

जुड़ा हुआ अतिरिक्त अंग या भाग

Appendage meaning

A part attached to something larger, especially a limb or extension.

Synonyms: Attachment, Extension, Adjunct, Limb

Antonyms: Core, Main Part, Trunk, Center

Example: The tail is an important appendage for many animals.

4 Cessation (noun)

समापन या रुकावट

Cessation meaning

The act of stopping or coming to an end.

Synonyms: Stoppage, Halt, Termination, Suspension

Antonyms: Continuation, Beginning, Resumption, Persistence

Example: The cessation of heavy rainfall brought relief to the villagers.

5 Aseptic (adjective)

कीटाणुरहित

Aseptic meaning

Free from germs, infection, or contamination.

Synonyms: Sterile, Germ-free, Disinfected, Uncontaminated

Antonyms: Septic, Contaminated, Infected, Unsterile

Example: Doctors used aseptic instruments during the surgery.

6 Askance (adverb)

संदेह या अस्वीकृति के भाव से

Askance meaning

With suspicion, doubt, or disapproval.

Synonyms: Suspiciously, Distrustfully, Skeptically, Disapprovingly

Antonyms: Trustingly, Approvingly, Favorably, Openly

Example: The teacher looked askance at the student’s unusual excuse.

7 Ballast (verb/noun)

स्थिरता देने वाला भार

Ballast meaning

Heavy material used to make a ship, vehicle, or structure stable; to make something steady.

Synonyms: Weight, Counterweight, Stabilizer, Support

Antonyms: Instability, Lightness, Imbalance, Weakness

Example: The ship carried ballast to remain steady in rough water.

8 Decennial (adjective)

दस वर्ष में एक बार होने वाला

Decennial meaning

Happening every ten years or lasting for ten years.

Synonyms: Ten-year, Ten-yearly, Decadal, Decade-long

Antonyms: Annual, Monthly, Weekly, Daily

Example: The government conducted a decennial census to collect population data.

9 Carcinogen (noun)

कैंसर उत्पन्न करने वाला पदार्थ

Carcinogen meaning

A substance that can cause cancer.

Synonyms: Carcinogenic Agent, Cancer-causing Substance, Cancer-producing Agent, Tumor-inducing Agent

Antonyms: Anticarcinogen, Cancer-preventive Substance, Protective Agent, Chemopreventive Agent

Example: Tobacco smoke contains carcinogens that can damage the lungs.

10 Careen (verb)

अनियंत्रित रूप से तेज़ी से चलना या झुकना

Careen meaning

To move quickly and uncontrollably, often while swaying or tilting.

Synonyms: Lurch, Swerve, Veer, Sway

Antonyms: Stabilize, Straighten, Steady, C

Example: The bus began to careen down the slippery road.

11 Abound (verb)

प्रचुर मात्रा में होना

Abound meaning

Exist in large numbers or great quantity.

Synonyms: Flourish, Teem, Overflow, Proliferate

Antonyms: Lack, Dwindle, Decrease, Disappear

Example: Wild animals abound in this forest.

12 Brawny (adjective)

गठीला और बलशाली

Brawny meaning

Physically strong and muscular.

Synonyms: Muscular, Strong, Sturdy, Powerful

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Feeble, Delicate

Example: The brawny wrestler lifted the heavy box easily.

13 Contort (verb)

मरोड़ना या विकृत करना

Contort meaning

Twist or bend something out of its normal shape.

Synonyms: Twist, Deform, Distort, Warp

Antonyms: Straighten, Align, Untwist, Smooth

Example: His face contorted in pain after the injury.

14 Cower (verb)

डर से झुक जाना या पीछे हटना

Cower meaning

Bend down or move back because of fear.

Synonyms: Cringe, Shrink, Tremble, Quail

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Resist, Brave

Example: The child began to cower when the dog barked loudly.

15 Denote (verb)

दर्शाना या सूचित करना

Denote meaning

Be a sign of something; indicate or represent.

Synonyms: Indicate, Signify, Represent, Mean

Antonyms: Conceal, Misrepresent, Confuse, Obscure

Example: A red light usually denotes danger.

16 Fodder (noun)

पशुओं का चारा

Fodder meaning

Food given to farm animals.

Synonyms: Feed, Forage, Hay, Provender

Antonyms: Poison, Starvation, Deprivation, Scarcity

Example: The farmer stored fodder for the cattle.

17 Grimace (noun/verb)

पीड़ा या घृणा से बना चेहरे का विकृत भाव

Grimace meaning

An ugly expression on the face showing pain, disgust, or dislike; to make such an expression.

Synonyms: Frown, Scowl, Sneer, Face

Antonyms: Smile, Grin, Beam, Laugh

Example: She made a grimace after tasting the bitter medicine.

18 Mishap (noun)

दुर्घटना या दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना

Mishap meaning

An unlucky accident or unfortunate event.

Synonyms: Accident, Misfortune, Disaster, Setback

Antonyms: Success, Fortune, Blessing, Benefit

Example: The journey was delayed because of a small mishap.

19 Scowl (verb/noun)

क्रोध या नाराज़गी से घूरना

Scowl meaning

An angry or displeased look; to look angrily.

Synonyms: Glare, Frown, Grimace, Lower

Antonyms: Smile, Grin, Beam, Approve

Example: The teacher scowled at the noisy students.

20 Tremor (noun)

हल्का कंपन या झटका

Tremor meaning

A slight shaking movement, especially because of fear, weakness, or earthquake.

Synonyms: Shake, Quiver, Vibration, Shudder

Antonyms: Stillness, Stability, Calmness, Steadiness

Example: A small tremor was felt in the city at night.

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