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1 Kerfuffle (noun)

हंगामा

Kerfuffle meaning

A commotion or fuss caused by disagreement or confusion.

Synonyms: Commotion, Fuss, Uproar, Disturbance

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Order, Tranquillity

Example: A minor kerfuffle broke out over the seating arrangement.

2 Actuate (verb)

सक्रिय करना

Actuate meaning

To cause a machine or system to operate or to motivate someone to act.

Synonyms: Activate, Trigger, Operate, Motivate

Antonyms: Deactivate, Disable, Halt, Deter

Example: Pressing this button will actuate the emergency alarm.

3 Dispossess (verb)

संपत्ति से वंचित करना

Dispossess meaning

To deprive someone of land, property, or possessions.

Synonyms: Evict, Oust, Deprive, Expropriate

Antonyms: Restore, Return, Reinstate, Endow

Example: The powerful landlord tried to dispossess the villagers of their land.

4 Anemic (adjective)

रक्ताल्प या कमजोर

Anemic meaning

Lacking strength, energy, vitality, or sufficient healthy red blood cells.

Synonyms: Weak, Feeble, Bloodless, Lethargic

Antonyms: Robust, Vigorous, Strong, Healthy

Example: The team gave an anemic performance and lost the match easily.

5 Mandarin (noun)

उच्च पदस्थ सरकारी अधिकारी

Mandarin meaning

A powerful government official or an influential bureaucrat.

Synonyms: Bureaucrat, Official, Administrator, Dignitary

Antonyms: Commoner, Subordinate, Underling, Subject

Example: The senior mandarin played an important role in shaping the new policy.

6 Leonine (adjective)

सिंह के समान

Leonine meaning

Resembling a lion in appearance, strength, or behaviour.

Synonyms: Lionlike, Majestic, Fierce, Powerful

Antonyms: Meek, Timid, Weak, Cowardly

Example: His leonine face and thick hair gave him a commanding appearance.

7 Panoptic (adjective)

सर्वदर्शी

Panoptic meaning

Showing or seeing everything within a single view; all-encompassing.

Synonyms: All-seeing, Comprehensive, Panoramic, Omniscient

Antonyms: Limited, Partial, Restricted, Narrow

Example: The control room provided a panoptic view of the entire building.

8 Matriculate (verb)

महाविद्यालय में प्रवेश लेना

Matriculate meaning

To enrol or be admitted as a student at a college or university.

Synonyms: Enrol, Register, Enter, Admit

Antonyms: Withdraw, Leave, Deregister, Expel

Example: She matriculated at the university after completing school.

9 Albatross (noun)

भारी बोझ

Albatross meaning

A persistent burden, problem, or source of guilt that prevents progress.

Synonyms: Burden, Encumbrance, Hindrance, Liability

Antonyms: Asset, Benefit, Advantage, Blessing

Example: The unfinished project became an albatross around the manager’s neck.

10 Protuberant (adjective)

उभरा हुआ

Protuberant meaning

Projecting outward from a surface; bulging or prominent.

Synonyms: Bulging, Protruding, Projecting, Prominent

Antonyms: Flat, Sunken, Recessed, Concave

Example: The creature had large, protuberant eyes.

11 Froward (adjective)

हठी और अवज्ञाकारी

Froward meaning

Stubbornly disobedient and difficult to control.

Synonyms: Contrary, Obstinate, Perverse, Disobedient

Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable, Cooperative

Example: The froward child refused to follow even the simplest instructions.

12 Valetudinarian (adjective)

स्वास्थ्य के प्रति अत्यधिक चिंतित

Valetudinarian meaning

Excessively concerned about one’s health, especially when frequently unwell.

Synonyms: Hypochondriacal, Sickly, Infirm, Delicate

Antonyms: Healthy, Robust, Vigorous, Hardy

Example: His valetudinarian nature made him worry about every minor symptom.

13 Wunderkind (noun)

असाधारण रूप से प्रतिभाशाली बालक

Wunderkind meaning

A young person who is exceptionally talented or successful.

Synonyms: Prodigy, Genius, Whiz, Phenomenon

Antonyms: Dunce, Dullard, Laggard, Underachiever

Example: The twelve-year-old pianist was celebrated as a musical wunderkind.

14 Xeric (adjective)

अत्यंत शुष्क

Xeric meaning

Extremely dry or having very little moisture.

Synonyms: Arid, Dry, Parched, Waterless

Antonyms: Humid, Moist, Damp, Wet

Example: Cacti are well adapted to xeric environments.

15 Promenade (verb)

आराम से टहलना

Promenade meaning

To take a leisurely walk, especially in a public place.

Synonyms: Stroll, Saunter, Amble, Ramble

Antonyms: Sprint, Rush, Race, Dash

Example: The tourists promenaded along the beach at sunset.

16 Snicker (verb)

दबी हुई उपहासपूर्ण हँसी हँसना

Snicker meaning

To laugh quietly in a disrespectful or secretive manner.

Synonyms: Giggle, Titter, Chuckle, Sneer

Antonyms: Sob, Weep, Mourn, Lament

Example: The students began to snicker when the speaker mispronounced the word.

17 Prehensile (adjective)

पकड़ने में सक्षम

Prehensile meaning

Capable of grasping or holding objects by wrapping around them.

Synonyms: Grasping, Gripping, Seizing, Clinging

Antonyms: Nonprehensile, Rigid, Inflexible, Releasing

Example: A monkey uses its prehensile tail to grasp tree branches.

18 Bawl (verb)

जोर से चिल्लाना या रोना

Bawl meaning

To shout or cry very loudly.

Synonyms: Shout, Yell, Wail, Roar

Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Hush, Mumble

Example: The frightened child began to bawl for his mother.

19 Monocle (noun)

एक आँख पर लगाया जाने वाला गोल चश्मा

Monocle meaning

A single round lens worn over one eye to improve vision.

Synonyms: Eyeglass, Lens, Eyepiece, Ocular

Antonyms: Spectacles, Binoculars, Bifocals, Contact lenses

Example: The elderly gentleman adjusted his monocle before reading the letter.

20 Ovoid (adjective)

अंडाकार

Ovoid meaning

Having the shape of an egg.

Synonyms: Oval, Ovate, Elliptical, Egg-shaped

Antonyms: Angular, Square, Rectangular, Cubical

Example: The artist placed an ovoid sculpture in the centre of the hall.

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