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1 Circumambulate (verb)

परिक्रमा करना

Circumambulate meaning

Walk all the way around something, especially as part of a ritual.

Synonyms: Circle, Encircle, Orbit, Traverse

Antonyms: Cross, Enter, Approach, Depart

Example: The devotees circumambulated the sacred temple before offering prayers.

2 Credo (noun)

आस्था-सिद्धांत

Credo meaning

A set of beliefs or principles that guides a person’s actions.

Synonyms: Belief, Doctrine, Creed, Principle

Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt, Uncertainty, Skepticism

Example: Honesty and hard work formed the central credo of his life.

3 Vermilion (noun/adjective)

सिंदूरी लाल रंग

Vermilion meaning

A brilliant red or scarlet colour.

Synonyms: Scarlet, Crimson, Red, Cinnabar

Antonyms: Azure, Cyan, Blue, Turquoise

Example: The artist painted the setting sun in a bright vermilion shade.

4 Anthropomorphic (adjective)

मानवरूपी

Anthropomorphic meaning

Having human characteristics or behaviour, especially when describing animals, objects, or gods.

Synonyms: Humanlike, Personified, Humanoid, Humanized

Antonyms: Inhuman, Nonhuman, Impersonal, Abstract

Example: The cartoon featured an anthropomorphic fox wearing a suit and speaking politely.

5 Debenture (noun)

ऋणपत्र

Debenture meaning

A long-term loan certificate issued by a company, usually carrying a fixed rate of interest.

Synonyms: Bond, Security, Loan Stock, Debt Instrument

Antonyms: Equity, Share, Ownership, Asset

Example: The company issued debentures to raise funds for its expansion project.

6 Auburn (noun/adjective)

लाल-भूरा रंग

Auburn meaning

Reddish-brown in colour, especially used for hair.

Synonyms: Reddish-brown, Chestnut, Russet, Coppery

Antonyms: Jet-black, Blond, Ashen, Colourless

Example: She had long auburn hair that shone brightly in the sunlight.

7 Interject (verb)

बीच में बोलना

Interject meaning

Say something suddenly, interrupting another person or conversation.

Synonyms: Interrupt, Insert, Exclaim, Intrude

Antonyms: Listen, Remain Silent, Withhold, Refrain

Example: He interjected with a question before the speaker could finish.

8 Hyperventilate (verb)

अत्यधिक तीव्र श्वास लेना

Hyperventilate meaning

Breathe too quickly and deeply, often because of fear, stress, or excitement.

Synonyms: Pant, Gasp, Overbreathe, Puff

Antonyms: Relax, Exhale Slowly, Breathe Calmly, Steady

Example: She began to hyperventilate after hearing the alarming news.

9 Casuistry (noun)

कुतर्क

Casuistry meaning

The use of clever but misleading reasoning, especially to justify questionable actions.

Synonyms: Sophistry, Evasion, Rationalization, Quibbling

Antonyms: Logic, Honesty, Candour, Straightforwardness

Example: His explanation was dismissed as mere casuistry intended to avoid responsibility.

10 Viaduct (noun)

घाटी के ऊपर बना पुल

Viaduct meaning

A long bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway across a valley or low ground.

Synonyms: Bridge, Overpass, Flyover, Causeway

Antonyms: Tunnel, Underpass, Trench, Subway

Example: The train crossed the ancient stone viaduct over the deep valley.

11 Riparian (adjective)

नदी-तटवर्ती

Riparian meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river.

Synonyms: Riverside, Riverbank, Waterside, Fluvial

Antonyms: Inland, Upland, Offshore, Desert

Example: Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along the riverbank.

12 Piscine (adjective)

मछली-संबंधी

Piscine meaning

Relating to or resembling fish.

Synonyms: Fishlike, Ichthyic, Aquatic, Fishy

Antonyms: Terrestrial, Avian, Mammalian, Nonaquatic

Example: The creature had a distinctly piscine appearance with fins and scales

13 Coniferous (adjective)

शंकुधारी

Coniferous meaning

Producing cones and usually having needle-like evergreen leaves.

Synonyms: Cone-bearing, Evergreen, Needle-leaved, Resinous

Antonyms: Deciduous, Broad-leaved, Leaf-shedding, Nonconiferous

Example: Pine and fir trees are commonly found in coniferous forests.

14 Volcanic (adjective)

ज्वालामुखीय

Volcanic meaning

Relating to, produced by, or resembling a volcano.

Synonyms: Eruptive, Igneous, Fiery, Explosive

Antonyms: Dormant, Extinct, Nonvolcanic, Calm

Example: The island was formed by volcanic activity beneath the ocean.

15 Horde (noun)

विशाल अव्यवस्थित भीड़

Horde meaning

A large and often disorderly crowd of people or animals.

Synonyms: Mob, Throng, Multitude, Swarm

Antonyms: Individual, Handful, Few, Minority

Example: A horde of excited fans rushed towards the stadium entrance.

16 Antigen (noun)

प्रतिजन

Antigen meaning

A substance that causes the immune system to produce antibodies.

Synonyms: Immunogen, Allergen, Foreign Substance, Antigenic Substance

Antonyms: Antibody, Immunoglobulin, Antiserum, Immune Defence

Example: The vaccine introduces an antigen that trains the body to fight infection.

17 Scimitar (noun)

वक्रधारी तलवार

Scimitar meaning

A short sword with a curved blade, traditionally used in parts of Asia and the Middle East.

Synonyms: Saber, Cutlass, Falchion, Curved Blade

Antonyms: Shield, Armour, Sheath, Defence

Example: The warrior carried a decorated scimitar with a sharply curved blade.

18 Fling (verb)

ज़ोर से फेंकना

Fling meaning

To throw something forcefully or carelessly.

Synonyms: Hurl, Toss, Cast, Launch

Antonyms: Catch, Hold, Retain, Keep

Example: He flung the ball across the field with great force.

19 Shriek (verb)

तीखी चीख मारना

Shriek meaning

To utter a loud, sharp and piercing cry.

Synonyms: Scream, Screech, Yell, Squawk

Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Mutter, Hush

Example: She shrieked in fear when she saw the snake.

20 Splice (verb)

जोड़ना

Splice meaning

To join two ends or pieces together by interweaving or connecting them.

Synonyms: Join, Connect, Unite, Combine

Antonyms: Separate, Sever, Split, Detach

Example: The technician spliced the damaged wires together.

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