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1 Brobdingnagian (adjective)

अत्यंत विशाल

Brobdingnagian meaning

Extremely large or gigantic.

Synonyms: Gigantic, Colossal, Enormous, Mammoth

Antonyms: Tiny, Minute, Diminutive, Microscopic

Example: The Brobdingnagian statue towered over every building in the city.

2 Oceanography (noun)

समुद्र विज्ञान

Oceanography meaning

The scientific study of oceans, including their physical, chemical, biological and geological features.

Synonyms: Oceanology, Marine Science, Marine Studies, Hydrography

Antonyms: No exact antonym; Inland Studies, Terrestrial Science, Land Science, Continental Studies

Example: Oceanography helps scientists understand marine ecosystems and ocean currents.

3 Gamify (verb)

खेल-तत्वों से रोचक बनाना

Gamify meaning

To add game-like features to an activity in order to make it more engaging.

Synonyms: Engage, Incentivize, Entertain, Motivate

Antonyms: Discourage, Demotivate, Bore, Disengage

Example: The teacher decided to gamify the lesson by awarding points for correct answers.

4 Photovoltaic (adjective)

प्रकाश से विद्युत उत्पन्न करने वाला

Photovoltaic meaning

Relating to the production of electricity from light, especially sunlight.

Synonyms: Solar-Electric, Photoelectric, Light-Powered, Solar-Powered

Antonyms: Non-Solar, Fuel-Powered, Combustion-Based, Light-Independent

Example: Photovoltaic panels convert sunlight directly into electrical energy.

5 Stethoscope (noun)

हृदय और फेफड़ों की ध्वनि सुनने का चिकित्सीय उपकरण

Stethoscope meaning

A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced inside the body, especially the heart and lungs.

Synonyms: Auscultation Device, Medical Listener, Chestpiece, Acoustic Instrument

Antonyms: No exact antonym; Loudspeaker, Sound Amplifier, Noise Generator, Broadcasting Device

Example: The doctor used a stethoscope to examine the patient’s heartbeat.

6 Pixelate (verb)

चित्र को छोटे वर्गाकार बिंदुओं में धुंधला करना

Pixelate meaning

To divide an image into visible square-shaped pixels, often making it unclear.

Synonyms: Blur, Obscure, Distort, Mosaic

Antonyms: Clarify, Sharpen, Enhance, Refine

Example: The editor chose to pixelate the witness’s face to protect her identity.

7 Schizophrenia (noun)

एक गंभीर मानसिक विकार जो सोच, अनुभूति, भावनाओं और व्यवहार को प्रभावित करता है

Schizophrenia meaning

A serious mental disorder that affects a person’s thinking, perception, emotions and behaviour.

Synonyms: Psychotic Disorder, Thought Disorder, Mental Disorder, Psychiatric Illness

Antonyms: Mental Stability, Psychological Well-Being, Soundness, Coherence

Example: Schizophrenia requires proper medical diagnosis, treatment and continuous support.

8 Pasteurize (verb)

हानिकारक सूक्ष्मजीवों को नष्ट करने के लिए खाद्य या तरल को नियंत्रित ताप देना

Pasteurize meaning

To heat a liquid or food to a specific temperature in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.

Synonyms: Sterilize, Disinfect, Sanitize, Heat-Treat

Antonyms: Contaminate, Infect, Pollute, Taint

Example: Dairy companies pasteurize milk before selling it to consumers.

9 Ziggurat (noun)

सीढ़ीनुमा स्तरों वाला प्राचीन मेसोपोटामियाई मंदिर

Ziggurat meaning

A massive ancient Mesopotamian temple built in the form of stepped levels.

Synonyms: Temple Tower, Stepped Temple, Shrine, Monument

Antonyms: Pit, Trench, Hollow, Depression

Example: The ancient ziggurat rose above the surrounding settlement in several stepped terraces.

10 Defibrillate (verb)

हृदय की सामान्य लय बहाल करने के लिए विद्युत आघात देना

Defibrillate meaning

To apply an electric shock to the heart in order to restore a normal rhythm.

Synonyms: Resuscitate, Revive, Reanimate, Electrically Stimulate

Antonyms: Arrest, Stop, Suppress, Inactivate

Example: The medical team had to defibrillate the patient after detecting a dangerous heart rhythm.

11 Annotate (verb)

टिप्पणी जोड़ना

Annotate meaning

Add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document to explain it.

Synonyms: Comment, Explain, Label, Clarify

Antonyms: Erase, Conceal, Obscure, Remove

Example: The teacher asked the students to annotate the difficult paragraphs.

12 Irrigate (verb)

सिंचाई करना

Irrigate meaning

Supply water to land or crops to help them grow.

Synonyms: Water, Moisten, Sprinkle, Flood

Antonyms: Drain, Dry, Dehydrate, Desiccate

Example: Farmers irrigate their fields through canals during the dry season.

13 Aquatic (adjective)

जलीय

Aquatic meaning

Living, growing, or occurring in or near water.

Synonyms: Marine, Waterborne, Amphibious, Hydrophytic

Antonyms: Terrestrial, Land-based, Aerial, Desert-dwelling

Example: The lake supports many aquatic plants and animals.

14 Neolithic (adjective)

नवपाषाण युग से संबंधित

Neolithic meaning

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when people began farming and using polished stone tools.

Synonyms: New Stone Age, Prehistoric, Stone-Age, Primitive

Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, Industrial, Futuristic

Example: Neolithic communities gradually developed agriculture and permanent settlements.

15 Artillery (noun)

तोपखाना

Artillery meaning

Large, powerful guns used in warfare, especially those operated by military units.

Synonyms: Cannons, Ordnance, Guns, Weaponry

Antonyms: Armour, Defence, Shielding, Protection

Example: The army positioned its artillery on the hill before the battle.

16 Militia (noun)

नागरिक सेना

Militia meaning

A military force made up of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight during emergencies.

Synonyms: Reserves, Guard, Volunteers, Paramilitary

Antonyms: Civilians, Pacifists, Noncombatants, Regular Army

Example: The local militia was called upon to defend the town.

17 Pendulum (noun)

लोलक

Pendulum meaning

A weight suspended from a fixed point so that it can swing freely backwards and forwards.

Synonyms: Bob, Oscillator, Swing, Timekeeper

Antonyms: Stillness, Stability, Immobility, Rest

Example: The pendulum of the old clock moved steadily from side to side.

18 Metronome (noun)

तालमापी यंत्र

Metronome meaning

A device that produces regular beats to help musicians maintain a steady rhythm.

Synonyms: Timekeeper, Beat-counter, Rhythm-guide, Ticker

Antonyms: Irregularity, Disorder, Silence, Arrhythmia

Example: The pianist practised with a metronome to maintain a steady tempo.

19 Infantry (noun)

पैदल सेना

Infantry meaning

Soldiers who fight on foot rather than in vehicles or on horses.

Synonyms: Foot Soldiers, Ground Troops, Footmen, Riflemen

Antonyms: Cavalry, Artillery, Navy, Air Force

Example: The infantry advanced carefully through the dense forest.

20 Stockade (noun)

लकड़ी की रक्षात्मक बाड़

Stockade meaning

A strong barrier or enclosure made from upright wooden posts, usually built for defence.

Synonyms: Barricade, Palisade, Enclosure, Fortification

Antonyms: Opening, Entrance, Passage, Gateway

Example: The settlers built a stockade around the village for protection.

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