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1 Putsch (noun)

सरकार को उखाड़ फेंकने का आकस्मिक हिंसक प्रयास

Putsch meaning

A sudden, violent attempt to overthrow a government.

Synonyms: Coup, Revolt, Insurrection, Uprising

Antonyms: Stability, Order, Continuity, Peace

Example: The military putsch was suppressed before the rebels could seize the capital.

2 Henpecked (adjective)

पत्नी के नियंत्रण या दबाव में रहने वाला

Henpecked meaning

Continually controlled, criticised, or dominated by one’s wife.

Synonyms: Submissive, Dominated, Browbeaten, Cowed

Antonyms: Assertive, Independent, Dominant, Commanding

Example: The henpecked husband rarely made any decision without his wife’s approval.

3 Rustle (verb)

सरसराहट की हल्की ध्वनि उत्पन्न करना

Rustle meaning

To make a soft, light sound when things rub against one another.

Synonyms: Swish, Whisper, Crackle, Murmur

Antonyms: Silence, Hush, Quiet, Still

Example: The dry leaves rustled beneath our feet.

4 Glide (verb)

सहजता और शांति से आगे बढ़ना

Glide meaning

To move smoothly, quietly, and continuously.

Synonyms: Slide, Sail, Drift, Float

Antonyms: Stumble, Jerk, Halt, Trudge

Example: The swan glided gracefully across the lake.

5 Twitch (verb)

अचानक और अनैच्छिक रूप से झटका खाना

Twitch meaning

To make a sudden, quick, involuntary movement.

Synonyms: Jerk, Flinch, Quiver, Spasm

Antonyms: Relax, Steady, Still, Calm

Example: His eyelid began to twitch because of exhaustion.

6 Drain (verb)

तरल पदार्थ निकाल देना या शक्ति तथा संसाधनों को समाप्त कर देना

Drain meaning

To remove liquid or gradually use up energy, strength, or resources.

Synonyms: Deplete, Exhaust, Empty, Sap

Antonyms: Replenish, Restore, Fill, Energize

Example: The long and difficult journey drained all his energy.

7 Exoteric (adjective)

सर्वसाधारण के लिए अभिप्रेत या आसानी से समझने योग्य

Exoteric meaning

Intended for or easily understood by the general public.

Synonyms: Public, Accessible, Open, Popular

Antonyms: Esoteric, Secret, Private, Obscure

Example: The author wrote an exoteric introduction that ordinary readers could understand.

8 Limbo (noun)

अनिश्चितता और असमंजस की स्थिति

Limbo meaning

An uncertain situation in which no progress or decision is possible.

Synonyms: Uncertainty, Suspension, Stalemate, Inaction

Antonyms: Certainty, Resolution, Decision, Progress

Example: The construction project remained in limbo because its funding had not been approved.

9 Psyche (noun)

मानव मन, आत्मा या आंतरिक भावनाएँ

Psyche meaning

The human mind, soul, or deepest thoughts and feelings.

Synonyms: Mind, Soul, Spirit, Consciousness

Antonyms: Body, Flesh, Matter, Physicality

Example: Childhood experiences can have a lasting effect on a person’s psyche.

10 Luscious (adjective)

अत्यंत स्वादिष्ट, मनोहर या आकर्षक

Luscious meaning

Very delicious, richly appealing, or pleasantly attractive.

Synonyms: Delicious, Juicy, Delectable, Succulent

Antonyms: Bland, Tasteless, Dry, Unappetizing

Example: The guests enjoyed the luscious mangoes served after dinner.

11 Prairie (noun)

विशाल घास का मैदान

Prairie meaning

A large, open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Synonyms: Grassland, Plain, Savanna, Steppe

Antonyms: Forest, Woodland, Desert, Mountain

Example: Herds of bison once roamed freely across the vast prairie.

12 Hexagonal (adjective)

षट्कोणीय

Hexagonal meaning

Having six straight sides and six angles.

Synonyms: Six-sided, Six-angled, Sextangular, Hexagon-shaped

Antonyms: Circular, Triangular, Square, Irregular

Example: Each cell of a honeycomb has a hexagonal shape.

13 Borough (noun)

नगर या प्रशासनिक क्षेत्र

Borough meaning

A town, district, or administrative division within a city.

Synonyms: District, Municipality, Township, Precinct

Antonyms: Countryside, Wilderness, Rural Area, Unincorporated Area

Example: She was elected as a representative of the local borough.

14 Foretell (verb)

भविष्यवाणी करना

Foretell meaning

To predict or announce an event before it happens.

Synonyms: Predict, Prophesy, Forecast, Foreshadow

Antonyms: Recount, Recall, Review, Remember

Example: Dark clouds often foretell the arrival of a storm.

15 Poultice (noun)

दर्द या सूजन कम करने के लिए लगाया जाने वाला लेप

Poultice meaning

A soft, moist substance applied to the body to relieve pain or inflammation.

Synonyms: Compress, Cataplasm, Plaster, Dressing

Antonyms: Irritant, Aggravator, Toxin, Poison

Example: The healer applied a warm herbal poultice to the swollen joint.

16 Summarize (verb)

संक्षेप में प्रस्तुत करना

Summarize meaning

To give a brief statement containing the main points of something.

Synonyms: Condense, Recapitulate, Outline, Abridge

Antonyms: Elaborate, Expand, Detail, Amplify

Example: The teacher asked the students to summarize the chapter in five sentences.

17 Scythe (verb)

हँसिए से काटना

Scythe meaning

To cut grass, crops, or other vegetation with a long curved blade or a sweeping movement.

Synonyms: Mow, Reap, Cut, Slash

Antonyms: Plant, Sow, Grow, Cultivate

Example: The farmer scythed the tall grass early in the morning.

18 Adolescent (adjective)

किशोरावस्था से संबंधित

Adolescent meaning

Relating to the stage between childhood and adulthood.

Synonyms: Teenage, Youthful, Juvenile, Pubescent

Antonyms: Adult, Mature, Elderly, Grown-up

Example: Adolescent children often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

19 Planetary (adjective)

ग्रहों या संपूर्ण विश्व से संबंधित

Planetary meaning

Relating to planets or affecting the whole world.

Synonyms: Global, Worldwide, Celestial, Astronomical

Antonyms: Local, Regional, Limited, Confined

Example: Climate change is a planetary issue that requires global cooperation.

20 Disallow (verb)

अनुमति न देना

Disallow meaning

To refuse to permit or accept something.

Synonyms: Prohibit, Forbid, Reject, Prevent

Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Approve, Authorize

Example: The rules disallow candidates from using electronic devices during the examination.

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