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1 Disinfect (verb)

कीटाणुरहित करना

Disinfect meaning

Clean something so as to destroy bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.

Synonyms: Sanitize, Sterilize, Decontaminate, Purify

Antonyms: Contaminate, Infect, Pollute, Taint

Example: The nurse disinfected the equipment before using it.

2 Undercut (verb)

कम कीमत लगाकर प्रतिस्पर्धा करना; कमजोर करना

Undercut meaning

Offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor or weaken the effectiveness or power of something.

Synonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Erode, Sabotage

Antonyms: Strengthen, Support, Reinforce, Bolster

Example: Cheap imports may undercut local manufacturers in the market.

3 Greenwash (verb)

पर्यावरण-अनुकूल होने का भ्रामक दावा करना

Greenwash meaning

Make misleading claims to make an organization or product appear more environmentally friendly than it really is.

Synonyms: Misrepresent, Deceive, Mislead, Disguise

Antonyms: Disclose, Reveal, Clarify, Authenticate

Example: Some companies greenwash their products by exaggerating minor environmental benefits.

4 Metallurgy (noun)

धातुकर्म

Metallurgy meaning

The science and technology concerned with extracting, refining, and processing metals.

Synonyms: Metalworking, Smelting, Refining, Metalcraft

Antonyms: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Husbandry

Example: Advances in metallurgy enabled ancient civilizations to produce stronger weapons and tools.

5 Capstone (noun)

चरम उपलब्धि; अंतिम महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि

Capstone meaning

The highest or final achievement that completes or crowns something.

Synonyms: Culmination, Pinnacle, Crowning, Climax

Antonyms: Beginning, Foundation, Inception, Commencement

Example: Winning the championship was the capstone of his sporting career.

6 Facsimile (noun)

सटीक प्रतिकृति

Facsimile meaning

An exact copy or reproduction of something.

Synonyms: Copy, Replica, Reproduction, Duplicate

Antonyms: Original, Prototype, Authenticity, Uniqueness

Example: The museum displayed a facsimile of the ancient manuscript.

7 Homeostasis (noun)

आंतरिक संतुलन बनाए रखने की प्रक्रिया

Homeostasis meaning

The process by which a living organism maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes.

Synonyms: Imbalance, Instability, Disequilibrium, Disruption

Example: Sweating helps the human body maintain homeostasis by regulating temperature.

8 Warmonger (noun)

युद्ध भड़काने वाला व्यक्ति

Warmonger meaning

A person who encourages or advocates war or aggressive conflict.

Synonyms: Militarist, Hawk, Belligerent, Aggressor

Antonyms: Pacifist, Peacemaker, Dove, Conciliator

Example: The leader was accused of being a warmonger because of his repeated calls for military action.

9 Biometric (adjective)

जैविक विशेषताओं द्वारा पहचान से संबंधित

Biometric meaning

Relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or biological characteristics for identification.

Synonyms: Biological, Physiological, Identifying, Measurable

Antonyms: Anonymous, Unidentifiable, Nonbiological, Impersonal

Example: The office uses biometric identification to record employee attendance.

10 Medieval (adjective)

मध्यकालीन

Medieval meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, especially in European history.

Synonyms: Feudal, Gothic, Middle-Age, Antiquated

Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, Current, Present-Day

Example: The castle is an excellent example of medieval architecture.

11 Subcontract (verb)

उपठेका देना

Subcontract meaning

To hire another person or company to perform part of the work under a larger contract.

Synonyms: Delegate, Outsource, Assign, Commission

Antonyms: Insource, Retain, Undertake, Perform

Example: The construction company decided to subcontract the electrical work to a specialist firm.

12 Crackdown (noun)

कड़ी कार्रवाई

Crackdown meaning

A series of strict actions taken to stop or control illegal or undesirable activity.

Synonyms: Clampdown, Suppression, Repression, Enforcement

Antonyms: Leniency, Tolerance, Relaxation, Permissiveness

Example: The government launched a crackdown on illegal mining activities.

13 Foolproof (adjective)

अचूक

Foolproof meaning

Designed so simply and effectively that it cannot easily go wrong or be misused.

Synonyms: Infallible, Reliable, Fail-safe, Secure

Antonyms: Fallible, Unreliable, Faulty, Vulnerable

Example: The new security system is almost foolproof.

14 Mastermind (verb)

योजना बनाकर संचालन करना

Mastermind meaning

To plan and direct a complex or difficult operation.

Synonyms: Orchestrate, Engineer, Devise, Organize

Antonyms: Mismanage, Disorganize, Botch, Bung­le

Example: The criminal had masterminded the entire robbery.

15 Shortlist (verb)

चयनित सूची बनाना

Shortlist meaning

To select a small number of people or things from a larger group for further consideration.

Synonyms: Select, Choose, Screen, Nominate

Antonyms: Reject, Eliminate, Exclude, Disqualify

Example: The committee shortlisted five candidates for the final interview.

16 Restructure (verb)

पुनर्गठन करना

Restructure meaning

To organize something differently in order to make it more effective or efficient.

Synonyms: Reorganize, Revamp, Reconfigure, Rearrange

Antonyms: Preserve, Maintain, Retain, Stabilize

Example: The company decided to restructure its management system.

17 Freelancer (noun)

स्वतंत्र रूप से काम करने वाला व्यक्ति

Freelancer meaning

A person who works independently for different organizations rather than being permanently employed by one.

Synonyms: Contractor, Consultant, Independent, Self-employed

Antonyms: Employee, Staffer, Subordinate, Salaried Worker

Example: She works as a freelancer for several publishing companies.

18 Flashpoint (noun)

संघर्ष का संवेदनशील बिंदु

Flashpoint meaning

A place, situation, or issue where conflict or violence is likely to suddenly develop.

Synonyms: Hotspot, Trouble Spot, Crisis Point, Powder Keg

Antonyms: Safe Haven, Peaceful Zone, Calm Area, Neutral Ground

Example: The disputed border became a major flashpoint between the two countries.

19 Cutthroat (adjective)

अत्यंत निर्दयी और प्रतिस्पर्धी

Cutthroat meaning

Extremely competitive and showing little concern for fairness or the welfare of others.

Synonyms: Ruthless, Fierce, Merciless, Unscrupulous

Antonyms: Compassionate, Merciful, Fair, Considerate

Example: The advertising industry can be extremely cutthroat.

20 Snowball (verb)

तेजी से बढ़ना

Snowball meaning

To increase rapidly in size, importance, or intensity.

Synonyms: Escalate, Multiply, Expand, Intensify

Antonyms: Diminish, Decline, Shrink, Subside

Example: A minor disagreement quickly snowballed into a serious conflict.

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