Saturday, 13 June 2026

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1 Alchemy (noun)

रूपांतरण की रहस्यमयी विद्या

Alchemy meaning

A seemingly magical process of transformation or creation.

Synonyms: Magic, Sorcery, Transformation, Mysticism

Antonyms: Science, Reality, Stagnation, Plainness

Example: The artist’s skill turned ordinary colors into visual alchemy.

2 Crimson (noun/adjective)

गहरा लाल रंग

Crimson meaning

Deep red in color.

Synonyms: Scarlet, Ruby, Vermilion, Red

Antonyms: Pale, Colorless, White, Ashen

Example: The sky turned crimson during sunset.

3 Elephantine (adjective)

हाथी जैसा विशाल और भारी

Elephantine meaning

Very large, heavy, or clumsy like an elephant.

Synonyms: Huge, Massive, Gigantic, Colossal

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature, Petite

Example: The elephantine statue stood at the entrance of the palace.

4 Folklore (noun)

लोककथाएँ और लोक-परंपराएँ

Folklore meaning

Traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community.

Synonyms: Mythology, Legend, Tradition, Lore

Antonyms: Fact, History, Reality, Truth

Example: The village festival was based on ancient folklore.

5 Hijack (verb)

बलपूर्वक नियंत्रण छीन लेना

Hijack meaning

To illegally seize control of a vehicle, aircraft, or situation.

Synonyms: Seize, Commandeer, Capture, Kidnap

Antonyms: Release, Free, Surrender, Return

Example: The criminals tried to hijack the truck carrying valuables.

6 Obelisk (noun)

ऊँचा नुकीला पत्थर का स्तंभ

Obelisk meaning

A tall, narrow, four-sided stone pillar, usually ending in a pointed top.

Synonyms: Pillar, Monument, Monolith, Column

Antonyms: Pit, Hollow, Depression, Trench

Example: An ancient obelisk stood in the center of the square.

7 Smother (verb)

दम घोंटना या पूरी तरह ढक देना

Smother meaning

To cover completely, suffocate, or suppress something.

Synonyms: Suffocate, Choke, Suppress, Cover

Antonyms: Expose, Reveal, Uncover, Release

Example: The mother tried to smother the fire with a thick blanket.

8 Twinkle (verb/noun)

टिमटिमाना

Twinkle meaning

To shine with a flickering or sparkling light.

Synonyms: Sparkle, Glitter, Gleam, Shimmer

Antonyms: Fade, Darken, Dull, Dim

Example: The stars began to twinkle in the night sky.

9 Uncharted (adjective)

अज्ञात या अन्वेषित न किया हुआ

Uncharted meaning

Not mapped, explored, or known before.

Synonyms: Unknown, Unexplored, Undiscovered, Unmapped

Antonyms: Known, Explored, Mapped, Familiar

Example: The sailors entered uncharted waters.

10 Varnish (noun/verb)

चमकदार परत चढ़ाना

Varnish meaning

A liquid coating used to give a hard, shiny surface; to cover with such a coating.

Synonyms: Polish, Lacquer, Coating, Gloss

Antonyms: Strip, Scrape, Dullness, Roughness

Example: The carpenter applied varnish to the wooden table.

11 Thoroughfare (noun)

मुख्य मार्ग

Thoroughfare meaning

A main road or public passage used for travelling through a place.

Synonyms: Road, Highway, Route, Passage

Antonyms: Dead End, Cul-de-sac, Blockage, Barrier

Example: The market street is the busiest thoroughfare in the city.

12 Preserve (verb)

संरक्षित करना

Preserve meaning

To protect something and keep it in its original or good condition.

Synonyms: Protect, Conserve, Safeguard, Maintain

Antonyms: Destroy, Damage, Neglect, Waste

Example: We must preserve historical monuments for future generations.

13 Canyon (noun)

गहरी घाटी

Canyon meaning

A deep valley with steep sides, often formed by a river.

Synonyms: Gorge, Ravine, Chasm, Gulch

Antonyms: Hill, Ridge, Peak, Mound

Example: The river flowed through a narrow canyon.

14 Lagoon (noun)

लैगून / समुद्र से अलग उथला जलाशय

Lagoon meaning

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sand, rocks, or coral.

Synonyms: Pool, Inlet, Bay, Backwater

Antonyms: Desert, Dryland, Mainland, Upland

Example: The island had a beautiful blue lagoon near the shore.

15 Broker (noun)

दलाल / मध्यस्थ

Broker meaning

A person who buys and sells things for others, especially shares, property, or goods.

Synonyms: Agent, Dealer, Middleman, Negotiator

Antonyms: Buyer, Seller, Principal, Owner

Example: The broker helped them buy a new house.

16 Optical (adjective)

दृष्टि या प्रकाश संबंधी

Optical meaning

Related to sight, light, or the eyes.

Synonyms: Visual, Ocular, Visible, Optic

Antonyms: Auditory, Aural, Tactile, Nonvisual

Example: The scientist studied optical instruments in the laboratory.

17 Thermal (adjective)

ऊष्मा या ताप संबंधी

Thermal meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Synonyms: Heat, Hot, Caloric, Warm

Antonyms: Cold, Chilly, Freezing, Frigid

Example: Thermal energy is produced by heat.

18 Enlist (verb)

भर्ती करना / नाम दर्ज कराना

Enlist meaning

To join or make someone join an organization, army, or cause.

Synonyms: Recruit, Join, Register, Enroll

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismiss, Exclude, Demobilize

Example: Many young people decided to enlist in the army.

19 Operate (verb)

संचालित करना / कार्य करना

Operate meaning

To work, function, or control a machine, system, or organization.

Synonyms: Run, Function, Control, Manage

Antonyms: Stop, Cease, Halt, Fail

Example: The technician knows how to operate the machine.

20 Clerical (adjective)

लिपिकीय / कार्यालय संबंधी

Clerical meaning

Related to office work, records, filing, or administrative duties.

Synonyms: Administrative, Secretarial, Office, Paperwork

Antonyms: Manual, Field, Technical, Executive

Example: She was responsible for clerical work in the department.

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