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1 Vespertine (adjective)

सायंकालीन

Vespertine meaning

Relating to, occurring, or becoming active in the evening.

Synonyms: Crepuscular, Hesperian, Evening, Twilight

Antonyms: Matutinal, Diurnal, Morning, Dawn-related

Example: The vespertine flowers released their fragrance as dusk approached.

2 Truncheon (noun)

पुलिस का छोटा डंडा

Truncheon meaning

A short, thick stick carried as a weapon, especially by a police officer.

Synonyms: Baton, Nightstick, Cudgel, Bludgeon

Antonyms: Shield, Armour, Defence, Protection

Example: The police officer carried a truncheon while patrolling the street.

3 Vitrify (verb)

काँच में परिवर्तित करना

Vitrify meaning

Convert a material into glass or a glass-like substance through heat and fusion.

Synonyms: Glassify, Glaze, Enamel, Fuse

Antonyms: Devitrify, Crystallize, Liquefy, Decompose

Example: Extremely high temperatures can vitrify the minerals present in the soil.

4 Curdle (verb)

फटना या जम जाना

Curdle meaning

Form curds, become thick and lumpy, or cause a liquid such as milk to spoil.

Synonyms: Coagulate, Congeal, Clot, Sour

Antonyms: Dissolve, Liquefy, Melt, Homogenize

Example: The acidic lemon juice caused the warm milk to curdle.

5 Janissary (noun)

उस्मानी साम्राज्य का विशिष्ट पैदल सैनिक

Janissary meaning

A soldier belonging to an elite infantry corps of the former Ottoman Empire.

Synonyms: Soldier, Guardsman, Trooper, Retainer

Antonyms: Rebel, Dissident, Insurgent, Defector

Example: The janissary served as a highly trained soldier in the Ottoman army.

6 Tellurian (adjective)

पृथ्वी से संबंधित

Tellurian meaning

Relating to the earth or its inhabitants.

Synonyms: Terrestrial, Earthly, Terrene, Telluric

Antonyms: Celestial, Extraterrestrial, Heavenly, Cosmic

Example: Human beings are tellurian creatures dependent on the earth’s natural resources.

7 Macadamize (verb)

गिट्टी बिछाकर सड़क पक्की करना

Macadamize meaning

Construct or surface a road using compacted layers of small broken stones, usually with a binding material.

Synonyms: Pave, Surface, Asphalt, Tarmac

Antonyms: Unpave, Excavate, Dismantle, Roughen

Example: The authorities decided to macadamize the damaged village road before the rainy season.

8 Plinth (noun)

आधारपीठ या चबूतरा

Plinth meaning

A heavy block or platform forming the base of a column, statue, or structure.

Synonyms: Pedestal, Base, Foundation, Socle

Antonyms: Apex, Summit, Top, Crown

Example: The marble statue stood on a beautifully decorated plinth.

9 Corvine (adjective)

कौए या काले कौवे से संबंधित

Corvine meaning

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a crow or raven.

Synonyms: Crowlike, Ravenlike, Corvid, Corvidian

Antonyms: Dovelike, Melodious, Colourful, Gentle

Example: The mysterious creature had a dark and distinctly corvine appearance.

10 Pummel (verb)

बार-बार पीटना

Pummel meaning

Strike someone or something repeatedly, especially with the fists.

Synonyms: Beat, Pound, Batter, Thrash

Antonyms: Caress, Soothe, Protect, Spare

Example: The boxer continued to pummel his opponent with a series of powerful punches.

11 Ursine (adjective)

भालू जैसा

Ursine meaning

Resembling a bear in appearance, movement, or behaviour.

Synonyms: Bearish, Bear-like, Shaggy, Lumbering

Antonyms: Graceful, Delicate, Elegant, Refined

Example: The wrestler’s huge body and ursine movements frightened his opponent.

12 Rascal (noun)

दुष्ट या शरारती व्यक्ति

Rascal meaning

A dishonest, mischievous, or badly behaved person.

Synonyms: Rogue, Scoundrel, Knave, Miscreant

Antonyms: Gentleman, Saint, Benefactor, Hero

Example: The little rascal hid his brother’s shoes before school.

13 Derange (verb)

मानसिक संतुलन बिगाड़ना या अव्यवस्थित करना

Derange meaning

To disturb someone’s mental balance or disrupt the normal order of something.

Synonyms: Unhinge, Disorient, Disorder, Upset

Antonyms: Stabilize, Compose, Organize, Calm

Example: Continuous fear and isolation began to derange his mind.

14 Totter (verb)

लड़खड़ाना

Totter meaning

To stand or move in an unsteady manner, as if about to fall.

Synonyms: Stagger, Wobble, Sway, Stumble

Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Balance, Brace

Example: The exhausted traveller began to totter along the rocky path.

15 Priggish (adjective)

नैतिक रूप से श्रेष्ठ होने का दिखावा करने वाला

Priggish meaning

Behaving as though one is morally superior to others.

Synonyms: Sanctimonious, Self-righteous, Prim, Pompous

Antonyms: Humble, Unpretentious, Tolerant, Easygoing

Example: His priggish attitude made him criticize everyone’s minor mistakes.

16 Elysian (adjective)

स्वर्गीय और आनंदमय

Elysian meaning

Extremely beautiful, peaceful, and delightful; heavenly.

Synonyms: Heavenly, Blissful, Idyllic, Paradisiacal

Antonyms: Hellish, Miserable, Wretched, Infernal

Example: They spent an Elysian afternoon beside the quiet lake.

17 Gadfly (noun)

बार-बार परेशान या उकसाने वाला व्यक्ति

Gadfly meaning

A person who repeatedly annoys or provokes others, often to encourage action or change.

Synonyms: Agitator, Provocateur, Nuisance, Pest

Antonyms: Peacemaker, Pacifier, Supporter, Comforter

Example: The journalist acted as a gadfly by constantly questioning corrupt officials.

18 Entrap (verb)

जाल में फँसाना

Entrap meaning

To catch or deceive someone into a difficult or illegal situation.

Synonyms: Ensnare, Trap, Snare, Inveigle

Antonyms: Release, Free, Liberate, Rescue

Example: The criminals tried to entrap the officer by offering him a bribe.

19 Vestibule (noun)

प्रवेश कक्ष

Vestibule meaning

A small entrance hall or passage leading into a larger room or building.

Synonyms: Foyer, Lobby, Antechamber, Entrance Hall

Antonyms: Exit, Exterior, Outside, Open Air

Example: The guests waited in the vestibule before entering the main hall.

20 Throb (verb)

धड़कना या स्पंदित होना

Throb meaning

To beat or pulsate strongly and repeatedly, especially because of pain or emotion.

Synonyms: Pulsate, Pound, Beat, Palpitate

Antonyms: Cease, Stop, Calm, Subside

Example: His injured knee continued to throb throughout the night.

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