Thursday, 16 July 2026

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1 Psephology (noun)

चुनावों और मतदान-प्रवृत्तियों का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन

Psephology meaning

The scientific and statistical study of elections, voting patterns, and election results.

Synonyms: Election Analysis, Electoral Studies, Voting Analysis, Poll Analysis

Antonyms: Electoral Ignorance, Political Apathy, Statistical Neglect, Uninformed Guesswork

Example: Psephology helps experts predict election results by analysing voting patterns.

2 Dermatologist (noun)

त्वचा, बाल और नाखूनों के रोगों का विशेषज्ञ चिकित्सक

Dermatologist meaning

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.

Synonyms: Skin Specialist, Skin Doctor, Dermatology Physician, Cutaneous Specialist

Antonyms: Generalist, Non-specialist, Layperson, Patient

Example: The dermatologist prescribed an ointment to treat her skin infection.

3 Ophidiophobia (noun)

साँपों का अत्यधिक अथवा असंगत भय

Ophidiophobia meaning

An extreme or irrational fear of snakes.

Synonyms: Snake Phobia, Fear of Snakes, Serpent Fear, Snake Dread

Antonyms: Ophidiophilia, Fearlessness, Courage, Attraction

Example: His ophidiophobia prevented him from entering the reptile house.

4 Assignation (noun)

गुप्त भेंट अथवा मिलने का निर्धारित समय

Assignation meaning

A secret appointment or meeting, especially between lovers.

Synonyms: Appointment, Rendezvous, Tryst, Meeting

Antonyms: Cancellation, Avoidance, Separation, Disengagement

Example: The two lovers arranged a secret assignation in the garden.

5 Lionhearted (adjective)

अत्यंत साहसी, वीर और निर्भीक

Lionhearted meaning

Extremely brave, courageous, and fearless.

Synonyms: Courageous, Valiant, Intrepid, Fearless

Antonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Craven, Fainthearted

Example: The lionhearted soldier continued fighting despite the danger.

6 Matchless (adjective)

अद्वितीय अथवा अतुलनीय

Matchless meaning

So excellent or unique that no equal can be found.

Synonyms: Incomparable, Peerless, Unrivalled, Unequalled

Antonyms: Ordinary, Mediocre, Inferior, Commonplace

Example: The monument is admired for its matchless architectural beauty.

7 Photogenic (adjective)

छायाचित्रों में आकर्षक दिखाई देने वाला

Photogenic meaning

Looking attractive or appealing in photographs.

Synonyms: Attractive, Picturesque, Camera-friendly, Good-looking

Antonyms: Unphotogenic, Unattractive, Unsightly, Plain

Example: The photogenic landscape attracted many professional photographers.

8 Brainstorm (verb)

किसी समस्या के समाधान के लिए अनेक विचार उत्पन्न करना

Brainstorm meaning

To think of and discuss many ideas in order to solve a problem or create something.

Synonyms: Ideate, Deliberate, Conceptualize, Innovate

Antonyms: Stagnate, Suppress, Dismiss, Ignore

Example: The team gathered to brainstorm ideas for the new campaign.

9 Embed (verb)

किसी वस्तु को दूसरी वस्तु में दृढ़तापूर्वक जड़ना

Embed meaning

To fix or place something firmly and deeply within something else.

Synonyms: Insert, Implant, Lodge, Incorporate

Antonyms: Extract, Remove, Detach, Dislodge

Example: The workers embedded the metal posts firmly in the concrete.

10 Transliterate (verb)

एक लिपि के शब्दों अथवा अक्षरों को दूसरी लिपि में लिखना

Transliterate meaning

To represent words or letters from one writing system using the characters of another writing system.

Synonyms: Transcribe, Romanize, Respell, Convert

Antonyms: Preserve, Retain, Maintain, Keep

Example: The student transliterated the Sanskrit verse into the Roman alphabet.

11 Pugilist (noun)

मुक्केबाज़

Pugilist meaning

A person who fights with the fists, especially a professional boxer.

Synonyms: Boxer, Fighter, Prizefighter, Combatant

Antonyms: Pacifist, Peacemaker, Mediator, Noncombatant

Example: The experienced pugilist defeated his opponent in the final round.

12 Inconclusive (adjective)

अनिर्णायक

Inconclusive meaning

Not leading to a definite result, decision, or conclusion.

Synonyms: Indecisive, Uncertain, Ambiguous, Unresolved

Antonyms: Conclusive, Decisive, Definite, Definitive

Example: The investigation remained inconclusive because there was insufficient evidence.

13 Verisimilar (adjective)

सत्यसदृश

Verisimilar meaning

Having the appearance of being true, probable, or realistic.

Synonyms: Plausible, Credible, Realistic, Lifelike

Antonyms: Implausible, Incredible, Unrealistic, Improbable

Example: The novelist created a verisimilar description of life in a medieval village.

14 Grandiloquence (noun)

आडंबरपूर्ण भाषा

Grandiloquence meaning

A pompous and excessively elaborate style of speaking or writing.

Synonyms: Bombast, Magniloquence, Pomposity, Rhetoric

Antonyms: Simplicity, Plainness, Directness, Restraint

Example: The politician’s grandiloquence impressed some listeners but confused others.

15 Redundancy (noun)

अनावश्यक पुनरावृत्ति

Redundancy meaning

The unnecessary repetition of words, ideas, or information.

Synonyms: Repetition, Superfluity, Excess, Duplication

Antonyms: Necessity, Conciseness, Brevity, Economy

Example: The editor removed several sentences because of their redundancy.

16 Adumbration (noun)

अस्पष्ट रूपरेखा या पूर्वसंकेत

Adumbration meaning

A faint outline, partial description, or indication of something that will happen.

Synonyms: Outline, Sketch, Foreshadowing, Intimation

Antonyms: Clarification, Elaboration, Exposition, Revelation

Example: The opening scene provides an adumbration of the tragedy that follows.

17 Stultifying (adjective)

बुद्धि और उत्साह को कुंठित करने वाला

Stultifying meaning

Causing someone to lose enthusiasm, initiative, or the ability to think effectively.

Synonyms: Deadening, Numbing, Enervating, Debilitating

Antonyms: Stimulating, Invigorating, Inspiring, Enlivening

Example: The stultifying routine made the employees feel bored and unproductive.

18 Effervesce (verb)

बुलबुले छोड़ना या उत्साह से भर उठना

Effervesce meaning

To give off bubbles or display lively enthusiasm and excitement.

Synonyms: Fizz, Bubble, Sparkle, Foam

Antonyms: Subside, Settle, Stagnate, Calm

Example: The tablet began to effervesce as soon as it was dropped into water.

19 Querulousness (noun)

चिड़चिड़े ढंग से शिकायत करने की प्रवृत्ति

Querulousness meaning

The habit of complaining in an irritable or whining manner.

Synonyms: Petulance, Peevishness, Fretfulness, Irritability

Antonyms: Contentment, Cheerfulness, Patience, Amiability

Example: His constant querulousness made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.

20 Improvisation (noun)

बिना पूर्व तैयारी के रचना या प्रस्तुति

Improvisation meaning

The act of creating, speaking, or performing something without prior preparation.

Synonyms: Extemporization, Impromptu, Ad-lib, Spontaneity

Antonyms: Preparation, Rehearsal, Planning, Scripting

Example: The actor’s brilliant improvisation entertained the entire audience.

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