Saturday, 18 July 2026

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1 Transplant (verb)

प्रत्यारोपित करना

Transplant meaning

Move or transfer something, especially an organ, tissue, or plant, from one place to another.

Synonyms: Transfer, Relocate, Graft, Implant

Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Preserve, Leave

Example: The surgeons successfully transplanted a healthy kidney into the patient.

2 Forewarn (verb)

पूर्व चेतावनी देना

Forewarn meaning

Warn someone about a danger or problem before it happens.

Synonyms: Alert, Caution, Advise, Notify

Antonyms: Reassure, Conceal, Mislead, Withhold

Example: The villagers were forewarned about the approaching storm.

3 Materialize (verb)

साकार होना

Materialize meaning

Become real, actual, or visible.

Synonyms: Appear, Emerge, Manifest, Occur

Antonyms: Disappear, Vanish, Dissolve, Evaporate

Example: Her dream of becoming a civil servant finally materialized.

4 Overstate (verb)

बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना

Overstate meaning

Describe or represent something as greater, more serious, or more important than it actually is.

Synonyms: Exaggerate, Magnify, Embellish, Inflate

Antonyms: Understate, Minimize, Downplay, Diminish

Example: The advertisement overstated the benefits of the product.

5 Subsist (verb)

जीवित रहना

Subsist meaning

Continue to live or exist, especially with limited food or resources.

Synonyms: Survive, Exist, Live, Endure

Antonyms: Perish, Die, Cease, Expire

Example: Many families were forced to subsist on very little food.

6 Protégé (noun)

संरक्षित शिष्य

Protégé meaning

A person who is guided, trained, and supported by an experienced or influential person.

Synonyms: Mentee, Apprentice, Pupil, Disciple

Antonyms: Mentor, Teacher, Guide, Master

Example: The young musician became the protégé of a renowned composer.

7 Probe (verb)

गहन जाँच करना

Probe meaning

Investigate or examine something thoroughly to discover the truth.

Synonyms: Investigate, Examine, Explore, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Disregard

Example: The committee was formed to probe the allegations of corruption.

8 Farcical (adjective)

हास्यास्पद

Farcical meaning

Extremely absurd, ridiculous, or unreasonable.

Synonyms: Absurd, Ludicrous, Ridiculous, Preposterous

Antonyms: Serious, Sensible, Rational, Plausible

Example: The investigation became farcical because no proper evidence was examined.

9 Oafish (adjective)

मूर्खतापूर्ण तथा असभ्य

Oafish meaning

Stupid, clumsy, awkward, or lacking good manners.

Synonyms: Clumsy, Boorish, Awkward, Loutish

Antonyms: Graceful, Polite, Refined, Courteous

Example: His oafish behaviour embarrassed everyone at the formal dinner.

10 Asynchronous (adjective)

असमकालिक

Asynchronous meaning

Not occurring, operating, or communicating at the same time.

Synonyms: Non-simultaneous, Nonconcurrent, Independent, Time-shifted

Antonyms: Synchronous, Simultaneous, Concurrent, Coordinated

Example: The course uses asynchronous classes that students can access at any time.

11 Tussle (noun)

संघर्ष या हाथापाई

Tussle meaning

A vigorous struggle, fight, or argument.

Synonyms: Struggle, Scuffle, Clash, Grapple

Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Peace, Cooperation

Example: The two players had a brief tussle over possession of the ball.

12 Reconfigure (verb)

पुनः व्यवस्थित करना

Reconfigure meaning

To arrange or set up something again in a different form.

Synonyms: Rearrange, Restructure, Reorganize, Readjust

Antonyms: Preserve, Maintain, Retain, Stabilize

Example: The technician had to reconfigure the network after the system failure.

13 Cognomen (noun)

उपनाम

Cognomen meaning

An additional name, surname, or nickname given to a person.

Synonyms: Nickname, Byname, Epithet, Surname

Antonyms: Anonymity, Namelessness, Obscurity, Incognito

Example: The Iron Lady became a famous cognomen for Margaret Thatcher.

14 Vile (adjective)

घृणित या दुष्ट

Vile meaning

Extremely unpleasant, wicked, or morally bad.

Synonyms: Wicked, Despicable, Foul, Repulsive

Antonyms: Noble, Virtuous, Admirable, Pleasant

Example: The criminal was punished for his vile actions.

15 Burly (adjective)

हृष्ट-पुष्ट और बलवान

Burly meaning

Large, strongly built, and muscular.

Synonyms: Sturdy, Muscular, Brawny, Robust

Antonyms: Frail, Skinny, Weak, Delicate

Example: A burly guard stood at the entrance of the building.

16 Fluke (noun)

संयोगवश मिली सफलता

Fluke meaning

An unlikely success or event caused by chance rather than skill.

Synonyms: Chance, Accident, Coincidence, Windfall

Antonyms: Certainty, Intention, Design, Inevitability

Example: His unexpected victory was not a fluke but the result of months of practice.

17 Indebted (adjective)

ऋणी या कृतज्ञ

Indebted meaning

Owing money, gratitude, or a favour to someone.

Synonyms: Obligated, Beholden, Grateful, Liable

Antonyms: Unobligated, Independent, Ungrateful, Debt-free

Example: I am deeply indebted to my teacher for her guidance.

18 Naysayer (noun)

विरोध करने वाला या निराशावादी व्यक्ति

Naysayer meaning

A person who criticizes, opposes, or says that something will not succeed.

Synonyms: Critic, Pessimist, Skeptic, Opponent

Antonyms: Supporter, Optimist, Advocate, Encourager

Example: Despite the naysayers, she successfully launched her business.

19 Nosedive (noun)

अचानक और तीव्र गिरावट

Nosedive meaning

A sudden and rapid fall or decline.

Synonyms: Plunge, Collapse, Decline, Downturn

Antonyms: Rise, Recovery, Increase, Upsurge

Example: The company’s profits took a nosedive after the scandal.

20 Accredit (verb)

आधिकारिक मान्यता देना

Accredit meaning

To officially recognize, approve, or authorize a person or institution.

Synonyms: Certify, Authorize, Recognize, Approve

Antonyms: Discredit, Reject, Decertify, Disqualify

Example: The council will accredit only those colleges that meet the required standards.

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