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1 Scurry (verb)

जल्दी-जल्दी भागना

Scurry meaning

Move quickly with short steps, especially in a hurried or frightened way.

Synonyms: Hurry, Rush, Scamper, Scuttle

Antonyms: Stroll, Dawdle, Linger, Saunter

Example: The mice began to scurry across the floor when the lights came on.

2 Crater (noun)

विवर

Crater meaning

A large bowl-shaped hole in the ground or on the surface of a planet.

Synonyms: Cavity, Hollow, Pit, Depression

Antonyms: Mound, Hill, Rise, Elevation

Example: The meteor created a huge crater in the desert.

3 Favoritism (noun)

पक्षपात

Favoritism meaning

Unfair support or preference given to one person or group.

Synonyms: Bias, Partiality, Nepotism, Preference

Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity

Example: The manager was accused of favoritism in promotions.

4 Aural (adjective)

श्रवण संबंधी

Aural meaning

Related to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Synonyms: Auditory, Acoustic, Hearing, Sonic

Antonyms: Visual, Optical, Non-auditory, Written

Example: The teacher used aural exercises to improve students’ listening skills.

5 Plumb (verb)

गहराई नापना

Plumb meaning

To measure the depth of something or understand something completely.

Synonyms: Measure, Gauge, Probe, Fathom

Antonyms: Ignore, Misjudge, Estimate, Overlook

Example: Scientists tried to plumb the depths of the ocean.

6 Brood (verb)

चिंता में डूबे रहना

Brood meaning

To think deeply and unhappily about something for a long time.

Synonyms: Worry, Ponder, Dwell, Mourn

Antonyms: Rejoice, Forget, Ignore, Celebrate

Example: He continued to brood over his failure.

7 Swamp (noun)

दलदल

Swamp meaning

An area of soft, wet land; also, to overwhelm someone with too much work.

Synonyms: Marsh, Bog, Wetland, Mire

Antonyms: Desert, Dryland, Upland, Plain

Example: The heavy rain turned the field into a swamp.

8 Trowel (noun)

खुरपी

Trowel meaning

A small hand tool used for spreading, digging, or smoothing materials like cement or soil.

Synonyms: Spade, Shovel, Scoop, Tool

Antonyms: Container, Surface, Machine, Weapon

Example: The gardener used a trowel to plant the flowers.

9 Smear (verb)

लेपना

Smear meaning

To spread a liquid or soft substance messily over a surface.

Synonyms: Spread, Coat, Smudge, Stain

Antonyms: Clean, Wipe, Remove, Purify

Example: The child smeared paint on the wall.

10 Strategic (adjective)

रणनीतिक

Strategic meaning

Related to a careful plan made to achieve a particular goal.

Synonyms: Planned, Tactical, Calculated, Deliberate

Antonyms: Unplanned, Random, Accidental, Careless

Example: The army made a strategic move to protect the border.

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