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1 Prorate (verb)

अनुपात के अनुसार बाँटना

Prorate meaning

Divide or distribute something proportionally.

Synonyms: Apportion, Allocate, Distribute, Divide

Antonyms: Misallocate, Withhold, Combine, Overcharge

Example: The company will prorate the annual fee if you join in the middle of the year.

2 Downcast (adjective)

उदास या निराश

Downcast meaning

Sad, disappointed, or looking downward.

Synonyms: Dejected, Gloomy, Despondent, Crestfallen

Antonyms: Cheerful, Elated, Upbeat, Joyful

Example: She looked downcast after hearing the bad news.

3 Smattering (noun)

थोड़ा-सा ज्ञान

Smattering meaning

A small amount of knowledge or information about something.

Synonyms: Little, Sprinkling, Trace, Modicum

Antonyms: Abundance, Expertise, Mastery, Profusion

Example: He has only a smattering of French.

4 Disband (verb)

किसी समूह को भंग करना

Disband meaning

Break up or dissolve an organized group.

Synonyms: Dissolve, Dismiss, Disperse, Break up

Antonyms: Assemble, Organize, Unite, Form

Example: The committee decided to disband after completing its work.

5 Voluptuous (adjective)

आकर्षक और विलासी

Voluptuous meaning

Attractive in a full, graceful way or giving luxurious pleasure.

Synonyms: Sensual, Curvaceous, Luxurious, Sensuous

Antonyms: Austere, Plain, Ascetic, Lean

Example: The palace was filled with voluptuous furniture and rich decorations.

6 Endogenous (adjective)

अंदर से उत्पन्न होने वाला

Endogenous meaning

Originating from within an organism, system, or process.

Synonyms: Internal, Inborn, Innate, Intrinsic

Antonyms: Exogenous, External, Extrinsic, Foreign

Example: Some diseases are caused by endogenous factors within the body.

7 Thesaurus (noun)

पर्यायवाची शब्दों का संग्रह

Thesaurus meaning

A book or tool that lists words with their synonyms and related meanings.

Synonyms: Wordbook, Lexicon, Dictionary, Vocabulary

Antonyms: Glossary, Index, Wordlist, Catalogue

Example: She used a thesaurus to find a better word for happy.

8 Greenhorn (noun)

अनुभवहीन व्यक्ति

Greenhorn meaning

A person who is new, inexperienced, or immature in a field.

Synonyms: Beginner, Novice, Amateur, Rookie

Antonyms: Expert, Veteran, Professional, Master

Example: As a greenhorn, he made several mistakes during his first week at work.

9 Diarchy (noun)

द्वैध शासन व्यवस्था

Diarchy meaning

A system of government in which power is shared by two authorities.

Synonyms: Dual rule, Joint rule, Co-rule, Dyarchy

Antonyms: Monarchy, Autocracy, Unitary rule, Single rule

Example: Diarchy was introduced in provinces under the Government of India Act, 1919.

10 Beget (verb)

उत्पन्न करना

Beget meaning

To cause something to happen or to produce offspring.

Synonyms: Generate, Produce, Cause, Create

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Prevent, Halt

Example: Hard work can beget success.

11 Cherubic (adjective)

देवदूत जैसा सुंदर और मासूम

Cherubic meaning

Having a sweet, innocent, and childlike beauty.

Synonyms: Angelic, Innocent, Sweet, Seraphic

Antonyms: Devilish, Wicked, Sinister, Harsh

Example: The child had a cherubic smile that everyone loved.

12 Flurry (noun)

अचानक हलचल या हल्की बर्फबारी

Flurry meaning

A sudden brief rush of activity, excitement, or light snowfall.

Synonyms: Rush, Burst, Commotion, Gust

Antonyms: Calm, Stillness, Peace, Quiet

Example: A flurry of messages arrived after the announcement.

13 Oblong (adjective)

लंबोतरा

Oblong meaning

Having a long rectangular or oval shape.

Synonyms: Elongated, Rectangular, Oval, Lengthened

Antonyms: Round, Circular, Square, Short

Example: She placed the cake on an oblong tray.

14 Scenario (noun)

संभावित परिस्थिति

Scenario meaning

A possible situation or sequence of events.

Synonyms: Situation, Circumstance, Possibility, Outline

Antonyms: Reality, Actuality, Fact, Certainty

Example: The worst-case scenario is that the project may be delayed.

15 Throes (noun)

तीव्र पीड़ा या संघर्ष

Throes meaning

Intense pain, struggle, or difficulty.

Synonyms: Agony, Anguish, Pain, Struggle

Antonyms: Comfort, Ease, Relief, Calm

Example: The country was in the throes of a severe economic crisis.

16 Default (verb)

चूक करना

Default meaning

Fail to fulfill an obligation, especially payment or duty.

Synonyms: Fail, Neglect, Omit, Forfeit

Antonyms: Fulfill, Pay, Perform, Comply

Example: The borrower may default on the loan if he misses more payments.

17 Infest (verb)

कीटों या हानिकारक जीवों से भर जाना

Infest meaning

To be present in large numbers and cause harm or trouble.

Synonyms: Overrun, Swarm, Invade, Plague

Antonyms: Cleanse, Purify, Clear, Disinfect

Example: The old house was infested with termites.

18 Remand (verb)

हिरासत में वापस भेजना

Remand meaning

To send an accused person back into custody or send a case back to a lower court.

Synonyms: Detain, Imprison, Return, Recommit

Antonyms: Release, Free, Discharge, Acquit

Example: The judge decided to remand the accused to police custody.

19 Octave (noun)

संगीत के आठ स्वरों का समूह

Octave meaning

A series of eight musical notes.

Synonyms: Eight-note Scale, Musical Range, Scale, Register

Antonyms: Monotone, Single Note, Discord, Silence

Example: The singer’s voice covered more than one octave.

20 Vintage (adjective)

पुराना, उत्कृष्ट और शास्त्रीय

Vintage meaning

Old, classic, and of high quality, especially from a past period.

Synonyms: Classic, Antique, Old-fashioned, Traditional

Antonyms: Modern, New, Contemporary, Recent

Example: He bought a vintage watch from an antique shop.

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