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1 Stochastic (adjective)

यादृच्छिक

Stochastic meaning

Randomly determined; involving a process governed by probability.

Synonyms: Random, Probabilistic, Unpredictable, Chance-based

Antonyms: Deterministic, Predictable, Certain, Systematic

Example: The researchers used a stochastic model to predict changes in the financial market.

2 Vellum (noun)

चर्मपत्र

Vellum meaning

Fine-quality parchment made from animal skin, traditionally used for writing or printing.

Synonyms: Parchment, Manuscript Paper, Writing Skin, Calfskin

Antonyms: Ordinary Paper, Rough Paper, Synthetic Sheet, Coarse Material

Example: The ancient royal decree was carefully written on vellum.

3 Atomize (verb)

सूक्ष्म कणों में विभाजित करना

Atomize meaning

To reduce a substance into very small particles or a fine spray.

Synonyms: Pulverize, Fragment, Spray, Disintegrate

Antonyms: Combine, Consolidate, Assemble, Unify

Example: The machine atomizes the liquid into a fine mist.

4 Zodiacal (adjective)

राशिचक्र संबंधी

Zodiacal meaning

Relating to the zodiac or the twelve astrological signs.

Synonyms: Astrological, Celestial, Horoscopic, Astral

Antonyms: Terrestrial, Earthly, Noncelestial, Nonzodiacal

Example: The ancient temple contained several zodiacal symbols on its ceiling.

5 Carapace (noun)

कठोर बाहरी कवच

Carapace meaning

A hard protective shell covering the back of animals such as turtles, crabs and insects.

Synonyms: Shell, Armour, Shield, Exoskeleton

Antonyms: Exposure, Vulnerability, Softness, Defencelessness

Example: The turtle withdrew its head beneath its strong carapace.

6 Chrysalis (noun)

कोषस्थ अवस्था

Chrysalis meaning

The protected stage in which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly or moth.

Synonyms: Pupa, Cocoon, Pupal Case, Transformation Stage

Antonyms: Adult, Maturity, Emergence, Exposure

Example: After several days, a colourful butterfly emerged from the chrysalis.

7 Troubleshoot (verb)

समस्या का पता लगाकर समाधान करना

Troubleshoot meaning

To identify and solve problems in a machine, system or process.

Synonyms: Diagnose, Repair, Debug, Resolve

Antonyms: Damage, Disrupt, Complicate, Ignore

Example: The technician was called to troubleshoot the faulty computer network.

8 Moonlight (noun)

चाँदनी

Moonlight meaning

The natural light reflected from the moon.

Synonyms: Lunar Light, Moonbeam, Moonshine, Lunar Glow

Antonyms: Darkness, Blackness, Shadow, Gloom

Example: The lake shimmered beautifully in the soft moonlight.

9 Oncology (noun)

कैंसर विज्ञान

Oncology meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Synonyms: Cancer Medicine, Cancer Study, Tumour Medicine, Cancer Treatment

Antonyms: Wellness, Health, Remission, Recovery

Example: She decided to specialise in oncology after completing medical school.

10 Benthic (adjective)

जलाशय के तल से संबंधित

Benthic meaning

Relating to or living at the bottom of a sea, lake or other body of water.

Synonyms: Bottom-dwelling, Seabed, Deep-water, Demersal

Antonyms: Pelagic, Surface-dwelling, Terrestrial, Aerial

Example: Many benthic organisms live on the muddy floor of the ocean.

11 Cupola (noun)

गुंबद

Cupola meaning

A small dome forming a roof or ceiling, especially on top of a building.

Synonyms: Dome, Vault, Canopy, Rotunda

Antonyms: Base, Foundation, Floor, Bottom

Example: A golden cupola crowned the historic building.

12 Exfoliate (verb)

मृत त्वचा हटाना

Exfoliate meaning

To remove dead cells from the surface of the skin or to shed an outer layer.

Synonyms: Peel, Shed, Flake, Slough

Antonyms: Cover, Coat, Accumulate, Retain

Example: This gentle scrub helps exfoliate the skin without causing irritation.

13 Gelatinous (adjective)

जेली जैसा

Gelatinous meaning

Having a soft, thick and jelly-like consistency.

Synonyms: Jellylike, Gummy, Viscous, Glutinous

Antonyms: Solid, Rigid, Brittle, Firm

Example: The sea creature had a transparent, gelatinous body.

14 Isotope (noun)

समस्थानिक

Isotope meaning

A form of a chemical element having the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

Synonyms: Nuclide, Atomic Variant, Elemental Variant, Nuclear Species

Antonyms: Isobar, Isotone, Isomer, Identical Nuclide

Example: Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used to determine the age of ancient objects.

15 Teleology (noun)

प्रयोजनवाद

Teleology meaning

The explanation of something in terms of its purpose or intended result.

Synonyms: Purposefulness, Finalism, Goal-Orientation, Design

Antonyms: Randomness, Aimlessness, Mechanism, Chance

Example: The philosopher used teleology to explain nature as being directed towards a final purpose.

16 Liquefy (verb)

द्रव में बदलना

Liquefy meaning

To make or become liquid.

Synonyms: Melt, Dissolve, Fluidize, Thaw

Antonyms: Solidify, Freeze, Harden, Congeal

Example: Intense heat can liquefy certain metals.

17 Systolic (adjective)

हृदय-संकुचन संबंधी

Systolic meaning

Relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart contracts and pumps blood.

Synonyms: Contractile, Contraction-Related, Pumping, Cardiac

Antonyms: Diastolic, Relaxed, Expansive, Dilatory

Example: The doctor recorded his systolic blood pressure as 120 millimetres of mercury.

18 Dendrite (noun)

तंत्रिका कोशिका की शाखा

Dendrite meaning

A branched extension of a nerve cell that receives signals from other cells.

Synonyms: Neuronal Branch, Nerve Projection, Cytoplasmic Process, Receptive Process

Antonyms: Axon, Cell Body, Terminal, Soma

Example: Each dendrite receives electrical signals from neighbouring neurons.

19 Enjambment (noun)

पंक्ति-अतिक्रमण

Enjambment meaning

The continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a poetic line without a pause.

Synonyms: Run-On Line, Line Continuation, Overflow, Continuation

Antonyms: End-Stopping, Pause, Closure, Caesura

Example: The poet used enjambment to maintain the rhythm and flow of the poem.

20 Levitate (verb)

हवा में उठना

Levitate meaning

To rise or cause something to rise and float in the air without visible support.

Synonyms: Hover, Float, Rise, Suspend

Antonyms: Descend, Sink, Drop, Fall

Example: The magician appeared to levitate above the stage.

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