Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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1 Vault (noun)

तिजोरी या सुरक्षित कक्ष

Vault meaning

A secure room or compartment used for storing valuables.

Synonyms: Strongroom, Safe, Repository, Chamber

Antonyms: Exposure, Openness, Insecurity, Vulnerability

Example: The priceless jewels were kept inside a heavily guarded vault.

2 Swivel (verb)

एक निश्चित बिंदु पर घूमना

Swivel meaning

Turn around a fixed or central point.

Synonyms: Rotate, Pivot, Turn, Spin

Antonyms: Fix, Lock, Stabilize, Immobilize

Example: She swivelled her chair to face the window.

3 Gothic (adjective)

नुकीले मेहराबों वाली मध्यकालीन स्थापत्य शैली से संबंधित

Gothic meaning

Relating to a medieval architectural style marked by pointed arches and elaborate decoration.

Synonyms: Medieval, Ornate, Pointed, Ecclesiastical

Antonyms: Classical, Modern, Simple, Unadorned

Example: The ancient cathedral is famous for its Gothic architecture.

4 Braise (verb)

कम तरल में ढककर धीरे-धीरे पकाना

Braise meaning

Cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered container.

Synonyms: Stew, Simmer, Slow-cook, Pot-roast

Antonyms: Fry, Grill, Broil, Bake

Example: The chef braised the vegetables in a rich tomato sauce.

5 Pedestal (noun)

प्रतिमा या स्तंभ का आधार

Pedestal meaning

A base or support on which a statue or column stands.

Synonyms: Base, Plinth, Stand, Support

Antonyms: Top, Summit, Apex, Crown

Example: A marble statue stood on a tall pedestal.

6 Spoof (noun)

किसी चीज़ की हास्यपूर्ण नकल

Spoof meaning

A humorous imitation of something, made to mock or entertain.

Synonyms: Parody, Satire, Caricature, Burlesque

Antonyms: Original, Authenticity, Sincerity, Seriousness

Example: The film is a clever spoof of popular detective stories.

7 Focal (adjective)

केंद्रीय या सर्वाधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण

Focal meaning

Of central or greatest importance.

Synonyms: Central, Primary, Principal, Pivotal

Antonyms: Peripheral, Secondary, Marginal, Minor

Example: Education became the focal issue of the election campaign.

8 Mistrust (verb)

अविश्वास करना

Mistrust meaning

Have no confidence or trust in someone or something.

Synonyms: Distrust, Doubt, Suspect, Question

Antonyms: Trust, Believe, Rely, Confide

Example: The villagers began to mistrust the dishonest official.

9 Matrix (noun)

पंक्तियों और स्तंभों में व्यवस्थित संरचना या विकास का परिवेश

Matrix meaning

An arrangement of elements in rows and columns or a structure in which something develops.

Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Grid, Array

Antonyms: Disorder, Chaos, Randomness, Disorganization

Example: The information was presented in a matrix of rows and columns.

10 Zonal (adjective)

किसी विशेष क्षेत्र या मंडल से संबंधित

Zonal meaning

Relating to or divided into a particular zone or region.

Synonyms: Regional, Sectional, Territorial, District-based

Antonyms: National, Universal, Central, Unrestricted

Example: The zonal office supervises all branches in the northern region.

11 Swoon (verb)

बेहोश हो जाना

Swoon meaning

To faint or become overwhelmed by strong emotion, admiration, or excitement.

Synonyms: Faint, Collapse, Black out, Pass out

Antonyms: Revive, Awaken, Recover, Remain conscious

Example: The exhausted athlete began to swoon after crossing the finish line.

12 Dally (verb)

समय नष्ट करना

Dally meaning

To waste time or delay doing something.

Synonyms: Linger, Loiter, Delay, Procrastinate

Antonyms: Hasten, Hurry, Expedite, Proceed

Example: Do not dally on the way, or you will miss the train.

13 Platoon (noun)

सैनिक टुकड़ी

Platoon meaning

A military unit consisting of a group of soldiers commanded by an officer.

Synonyms: Unit, Squad, Detachment, Troop

Antonyms: Individual, Civilian, Disbandment, Separation

Example: The platoon advanced cautiously towards the enemy position.

14 Custodian (noun)

संरक्षक

Custodian meaning

A person responsible for protecting, maintaining, or taking care of something.

Synonyms: Caretaker, Guardian, Keeper, Steward

Antonyms: Vandal, Destroyer, Intruder, Neglector

Example: The museum custodian carefully protected the valuable paintings.

15 Sodden (adjective)

पूरी तरह भीगा हुआ

Sodden meaning

Completely soaked or saturated with liquid.

Synonyms: Soaked, Saturated, Drenched, Waterlogged

Antonyms: Dry, Arid, Parched, Dehydrated

Example: His clothes were sodden after he walked through the heavy rain.

16 Remote (adjective)

दूरस्थ

Remote meaning

Situated far away from populated areas or places.

Synonyms: Distant, Faraway, Isolated, Secluded

Antonyms: Nearby, Close, Accessible, Adjacent

Example: The researchers travelled to a remote village in the mountains.

17 Intercept (verb)

बीच में रोकना

Intercept meaning

To stop, seize, or catch someone or something before it reaches its destination.

Synonyms: Stop, Seize, Capture, Block

Antonyms: Release, Allow, Forward, Transmit

Example: The police intercepted the vehicle before it crossed the border.

18 Warden (noun)

अधीक्षक

Warden meaning

A person responsible for supervising a particular place or group of people.

Synonyms: Supervisor, Guardian, Keeper, Custodian

Antonyms: Prisoner, Inmate, Detainee, Captive

Example: The prison warden ordered the guards to increase security.

19 Lawful (adjective)

कानूनी

Lawful meaning

Permitted, recognised, or authorised by law.

Synonyms: Legal, Legitimate, Licit, Permissible

Antonyms: Illegal, Unlawful, Illicit, Prohibited

Example: Every citizen has the right to engage in lawful activities.

20 Finale (noun)

अंतिम भाग

Finale meaning

The last and most important part of a performance, event, or series.

Synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Climax, Culmination

Antonyms: Beginning, Opening, Introduction, Commencement

Example: The concert ended with a spectacular musical finale.

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