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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Topple (verb)

गिरा देना या सत्ता से हटा देना

Topple meaning

Cause to fall from an upright position or remove someone from power.

Synonyms: Overthrow, Oust, Depose, Unseat

Antonyms: Stabilize, Support, Uphold, Reinstate

Example: The public movement succeeded in toppling the corrupt regime.

2 Dickensian (adjective)

चार्ल्स डिकेन्स के उपन्यासों जैसी दयनीय सामाजिक परिस्थितियों या नाटकीय शैली वाला

Dickensian meaning

Resembling the poor social conditions, memorable characters, or dramatic style described in Charles Dickens’s novels.

Synonyms: Squalid, Bleak, Grim, Impoverished

Antonyms: Prosperous, Comfortable, Affluent, Luxurious

Example: The workers were forced to live in Dickensian conditions near the factory.

3 Cybernetics (noun)

मशीनों, जीवित प्राणियों और संगठनों में संचार तथा नियंत्रण प्रणालियों का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन

Cybernetics meaning

The scientific study of communication and control systems in machines, living organisms, and organizations.

Synonyms: Automation, Control Theory, Systems Science, Robotics

Antonyms: Disorder, Disconnection, Unsystematic Control, Manual Operation

Example: Cybernetics helps researchers understand how machines respond to feedback.

4 Fjord (noun)

खड़ी चट्टानों के बीच समुद्र की लंबी, संकरी और गहरी खाड़ी

Fjord meaning

A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep cliffs, usually formed by glaciers.

Synonyms: Inlet, Creek, Cove, Bay

Antonyms: Plateau, Plain, Upland, Mainland

Example: The ship sailed slowly through the magnificent fjord.

5 Unseat (verb)

किसी को पद, सत्ता या स्थान से हटा देना

Unseat meaning

Remove someone from a position of power, authority, or a seat.

Synonyms: Oust, Depose, Dethrone, Displace

Antonyms: Appoint, Install, Reinstate, Seat

Example: The opposition candidate managed to unseat the long-serving minister.

6 Jetsam (noun)

आपातकाल में जहाज को हल्का करने के लिए समुद्र में जानबूझकर फेंका गया सामान

Jetsam meaning

Goods deliberately thrown from a ship into the sea, especially to lighten it during an emergency.

Synonyms: Debris, Wreckage, Discard, Refuse

Antonyms: Cargo, Possessions, Valuables, Merchandise

Example: Pieces of jetsam were found floating near the damaged vessel.

7 Upstart (noun)

अचानक धन, शक्ति या प्रतिष्ठा प्राप्त करके घमंडी व्यवहार करने वाला व्यक्ति

Upstart meaning

A person who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or importance and behaves arrogantly.

Synonyms: Parvenu, Social Climber, Nouveau Riche, Pretender

Antonyms: Veteran, Aristocrat, Established Person, Old-Timer

Example: The wealthy upstart tried to dominate every conversation at the gathering.

8 Ruckus (noun)

शोरगुल, झगड़ा या हंगामा

Ruckus meaning

A noisy disturbance, quarrel, or commotion.

Synonyms: Commotion, Uproar, Disturbance, Tumult

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Silence, Order

Example: A ruckus broke out when the passengers began arguing with the driver.

9 Mishmash (noun)

विभिन्न और असंबंधित वस्तुओं का अव्यवस्थित मिश्रण

Mishmash meaning

A confused mixture of different and unrelated things.

Synonyms: Hodgepodge, Jumble, Medley, Mixture

Antonyms: Order, Uniformity, Arrangement, Consistency

Example: The report was a mishmash of facts, opinions, and unrelated examples.

10 Cavernous (adjective)

गुफा के समान बहुत विशाल, गहरा और खोखला

Cavernous meaning

Very large, deep, and hollow like a cave.

Synonyms: Vast, Spacious, Hollow, Expansive

Antonyms: Cramped, Narrow, Compact, Tiny

Example: His voice echoed through the cavernous hall.

11 Hemorrhage (noun/verb)

अत्यधिक रक्तस्राव

Hemorrhage meaning

A severe or uncontrolled loss of blood; to lose blood heavily.

Synonyms: Bleeding, Bloodshed, Effusion, Blood Loss

Antonyms: Clotting, Coagulation, Healing, Recovery

Example: The doctors acted quickly to stop the internal hemorrhage.

12 Boomerang (noun/verb)

पलटकर आना; उलटा प्रभाव डालना

Boomerang meaning

A curved throwing weapon that can return to the thrower; to produce an unintended result that harms the originator.

Synonyms: Rebound, Backfire, Return, Recoil

Antonyms: Succeed, Advance, Proceed, Benefit

Example: His attempt to discredit his colleague boomeranged and damaged his own reputation.

13 Portcullis (noun)

किले का ऊपर-नीचे खिसकने वाला भारी फाटक

Portcullis meaning

A heavy iron or wooden gate that slides vertically to block the entrance of a castle.

Synonyms: Gate, Barrier, Grille, Barricade

Antonyms: Entrance, Opening, Passage, Access

Example: The guards lowered the portcullis when the enemy approached the castle.

14 Homespun (noun/adjective)

सादा, घरेलू और पारंपरिक

Homespun meaning

Simple, plain and traditional; made at home rather than in a factory.

Synonyms: Simple, Rustic, Homemade, Unpretentious

Antonyms: Sophisticated, Refined, Elaborate, Artificial

Example: The speaker used homespun wisdom that everyone could easily understand.

15 Dappled (adjective/verb)

चितकबरा; धब्बों या रंगीन चकत्तों वाला

Dappled meaning

Marked with spots, patches or areas of different colours or shades.

Synonyms: Spotted, Mottled, Speckled, Piebald

Antonyms: Uniform, Plain, Unmarked, Monochromatic

Example: Sunlight filtered through the leaves and created a dappled pattern on the ground.

16 Barracks (noun)

सैनिकों के रहने के लिए बनी इमारतें

Barracks meaning

Buildings used for housing soldiers, police personnel or other organised groups.

Synonyms: Quarters, Cantonment, Billets, Garrison

Antonyms: Mansion, Palace, Villa, Private Residence

Example: The soldiers returned to their barracks after the training exercise.

17 Demonic (adjective)

राक्षसी; अत्यंत दुष्ट या भयावह

Demonic meaning

Resembling or relating to a demon; extremely evil, cruel or frightening.

Synonyms: Fiendish, Devilish, Diabolical, Evil

Antonyms: Angelic, Divine, Benevolent, Virtuous

Example: The villain gave a demonic laugh as he revealed his cruel plan.

18 Pry (verb/noun)

जबरदस्ती खोलना; निजी बातों में अनुचित हस्तक्षेप करना

Pry meaning

To force something open or apart; to inquire improperly into another person’s private affairs.

Synonyms: Lever, Wrench, Probe, Snoop

Antonyms: Close, Seal, Ignore, Respect

Example: He used a metal bar to pry open the locked wooden box.

19 Trebuchet (noun)

भारी पत्थर फेंकने वाला मध्यकालीन युद्ध-यंत्र

Trebuchet meaning

A large medieval military machine used for throwing heavy stones or other objects at enemy fortifications.

Synonyms: Catapult, Launcher, Sling, Siege Engine

Antonyms: Shield, Defence, Protection, Fortification

Example: The army used a trebuchet to hurl massive stones over the castle walls.

20 Guillotine (noun/verb)

सिर काटने का भारी धारदार यंत्र

Guillotine meaning

A machine with a heavy falling blade formerly used for beheading people; to cut something quickly with a blade-like device.

Synonyms: Beheading Machine, Cutter, Decapitator, Execution Device

Antonyms: Safeguard, Protection, Preservation, Rescue

Example: The guillotine became a notorious symbol of execution during the French Revolution.

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