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1 Hypothecation (noun)

दृष्टिबंधक

Hypothecation meaning

The practice of pledging an asset as security for a loan while retaining possession of it.

Synonyms: Pledge, Collateralization, Encumbrance, Security

Antonyms: Redemption, Release, Discharge, Unencumbering

Example: The bank approved the car loan through hypothecation of the vehicle.

2 Orogeny (noun)

पर्वतनिर्माण प्रक्रिया

Orogeny meaning

The geological process of mountain formation through movements of the Earth's crust.

Synonyms: Mountain-building, Uplift, Tectonism, Crustal Deformation

Antonyms: Erosion, Denudation, Subsidence, Peneplanation

Example: The Himalayan orogeny resulted from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

3 Isosceles (adjective)

समद्विबाहु

Isosceles meaning

Having two sides of equal length, especially in a triangle.

Synonyms: Equal-legged, Two-equal-sided, Symmetrical, Bilaterally Balanced

Antonyms: Scalene, Unequal-sided, Asymmetrical, Irregular

Example: The student drew an isosceles triangle with two equal sides.

4 Pluvial (adjective)

वर्षा-संबंधी

Pluvial meaning

Relating to rain or characterized by abundant rainfall.

Synonyms: Rainy, Showery, Wet, Rainfall-related

Antonyms: Arid, Dry, Rainless, Drought-stricken

Example: The region experienced a prolonged pluvial period with exceptionally heavy rainfall.

5 Expectorate (verb)

बलगम थूकना

Expectorate meaning

To cough up and spit out phlegm or other material from the throat or lungs.

Synonyms: Spit, Expel, Eject, Cough Up

Antonyms: Swallow, Ingest, Retain, Suppress

Example: The patient was advised to expectorate the mucus rather than swallow it.

6 Underbelly (noun)

कमज़ोर या छिपा हुआ पक्ष

Underbelly meaning

The vulnerable, weak, hidden, or unpleasant part of something.

Synonyms: Underside, Underpart, Weak Point, Vulnerable Side

Antonyms: Topside, Surface, Strong Point, Strength

Example: The investigation exposed the corrupt underbelly of the organization.

7 Disembowel (verb)

अंतड़ियाँ निकालना

Disembowel meaning

To remove the internal organs, especially the intestines, from a person or animal.

Synonyms: Eviscerate, Gut, Exenterate, Draw

Antonyms: Restore, Repair, Reconstitute, Reassemble

Example: The hunter carefully disembowelled the animal after the hunt.

8 Blacklist (verb)

काली सूची में डालना

Blacklist meaning

To put a person or organization on a list of those who are banned, excluded, or regarded as unacceptable.

Synonyms: Ban, Bar, Exclude, Proscribe

Antonyms: Whitelist, Approve, Admit, Endorse

Example: The company decided to blacklist suppliers involved in fraudulent practices.

9 Taiga (noun)

शंकुधारी वनों वाला उपध्रुवीय क्षेत्र

Taiga meaning

A vast subarctic forest dominated mainly by evergreen coniferous trees.

Synonyms: Boreal Forest, Coniferous Forest, Northern Forest, Subarctic Forest

Antonyms: Desert, Grassland, Savanna, Treeless Tundra

Example: The Siberian taiga contains immense forests of pine, spruce, and fir.

10 Outlaw (verb)

गैरकानूनी घोषित करना

Outlaw meaning

To make something illegal or officially prohibit it.

Synonyms: Ban, Prohibit, Forbid, Criminalize

Antonyms: Legalize, Permit, Allow, Authorize

Example: The government decided to outlaw the possession of certain dangerous substances.

11 Cardiology (noun)

हृदय-विज्ञान

Cardiology meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the heart, its functions, and its diseases.

Synonyms: Heart Medicine, Cardiac Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Study

Antonyms: Neurology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Pulmonology

Example: She decided to specialize in cardiology after completing medical school.

12 Mariticide (noun)

पति की हत्या

Mariticide meaning

The act of killing one's spouse, especially the killing of a husband by his wife.

Synonyms: Spousal Killing, Husband-Killing, Spouse Murder, Conjugal Murder

Antonyms: Spousal Protection, Preservation, Safeguarding, Rescue

Example: The queen was accused of mariticide after the mysterious death of her husband.

13 Hygrometer (noun)

आर्द्रतामापी

Hygrometer meaning

An instrument used to measure the amount of moisture or humidity in the air.

Synonyms: Humidity Meter, Moisture Meter, Humidity Gauge, Moisture Gauge

Antonyms: Dehumidifier, Dryer, Desiccator, Moisture Remover

Example: The scientist used a hygrometer to measure the humidity inside the greenhouse.

14 Portico (noun)

स्तंभयुक्त बरामदा

Portico meaning

A covered entrance to a building, supported by columns.

Synonyms: Porch, Colonnade, Veranda, Arcade

Antonyms: Interior, Enclosure, Rear, Exit

Example: Interior, Enclosure, Rear, Exit

15 Inhume (verb)

दफनाना

Inhume meaning

To bury a dead body in the ground.

Synonyms: Bury, Inter, Entomb, Sepulchre

Antonyms: Exhume, Disinter, Unearth, Dig Up

Example: The soldiers respectfully inhumed their fallen companion.

16 Bulldoze (verb)

ढहा देना

Bulldoze meaning

To demolish or clear something using a bulldozer or by force.

Synonyms: Demolish, Flatten, Raze, Level

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Erect, Restore

Example: The authorities decided to bulldoze the unsafe abandoned building.

17 Erupt (verb)

फूट पड़ना

Erupt meaning

To burst out suddenly or violently, especially from a volcano.

Synonyms: Explode, Burst, Flare, Spew

Antonyms: Subside, Calm, Cease, Settle

Example: The volcano began to erupt after several days of intense seismic activity.

18 Sclerotic (adjective)

कठोर या जड़

Sclerotic meaning

Abnormally hard or rigid, especially because of sclerosis; also resistant to change.

Synonyms: Hardened, Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible

Antonyms: Flexible, Supple, Pliable, Adaptable

Example: The organization became sclerotic and unwilling to adopt new methods.

19 Thematic (adjective)

विषयगत

Thematic meaning

Relating to or based on a particular theme or subject.

Synonyms: Topical, Subject-Based, Motif-Based, Themed

Antonyms: Random, Unrelated, Irrelevant, Disconnected

Example: The museum organized a thematic exhibition on ancient civilizations.

20 Superlative (adjective)

सर्वोत्कृष्ट

Superlative meaning

Of the highest degree, quality, or excellence.

Synonyms: Excellent, Outstanding, Supreme, Superb

Antonyms: Inferior, Mediocre, Poor, Ordinary

Example: The critic praised the actor's superlative performance in the film.

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