Tuesday, 18 August 2026

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20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Ichthyology (noun)

मछलियों का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन

Ichthyology meaning

The scientific study of fish.

Synonyms: Fish Science, Fish Biology, Piscine Zoology, Ichthyological Science

Antonyms: Ornithology, Entomology, Mammalogy, Herpetology

Example: She chose ichthyology because she was fascinated by marine and freshwater fish.

2 Taurine (adjective)

बैल से संबंधित या बैल के समान

Taurine meaning

Relating to or resembling a bull.

Synonyms: Bullish, Bovine, Bull-like, Ox-like

Antonyms: Frail, Delicate, Weak, Slight

Example: The wrestler had a powerful, taurine appearance.

3 Travelogue (noun)

यात्रा-वृत्तांत

Travelogue meaning

A book, film, or account describing someone's travels and experiences.

Synonyms: Travel Account, Travel Diary, Travel Journal, Travel Narrative

Antonyms: Fiction, Fantasy, Fabrication, Invention

Example: She published a fascinating travelogue about her journey through Africa.

4 Narcolepsy (noun)

अचानक और अनियंत्रित रूप से नींद आने का विकार

Narcolepsy meaning

A sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of sleep.

Synonyms: Hypersomnia, Sleep Disorder, Sleeping Sickness, Sleep Attacks

Antonyms: Insomnia, Wakefulness, Alertness, Sleeplessness

Example: His narcolepsy sometimes caused him to fall asleep unexpectedly during the day.

5 Subcutaneous (adjective)

त्वचा के नीचे स्थित या दिया जाने वाला

Subcutaneous meaning

Situated, occurring, or administered beneath the skin.

Synonyms: Hypodermic, Subdermal, Undercutaneous, Beneath-the-skin

Antonyms: Cutaneous, Epidermal, Superficial, External

Example: The patient received a subcutaneous injection in the arm.

6 Derail (verb)

पटरी से उतारना या किसी योजना को विफल करना

Derail meaning

To cause a train to leave its tracks or to prevent a plan or process from succeeding.

Synonyms: Sidetrack, Disrupt, Obstruct, Wreck

Antonyms: Advance, Facilitate, Promote, Support

Example: A sudden financial crisis could derail the entire project.

7 Disbar (verb)

किसी वकील को वकालत करने से अयोग्य घोषित करना

Disbar meaning

To officially prevent a lawyer from practising law.

Synonyms: Debar, Expel, Exclude, Prohibit

Antonyms: Admit, Authorize, License, Reinstate

Example: The court decided to disbar the lawyer for serious professional misconduct.

8 Cuneiform (adjective)

कीलाकार चिह्नों वाली प्राचीन लिपि से संबंधित

Cuneiform meaning

Relating to an ancient system of writing made with wedge-shaped marks.

Synonyms: Wedge-shaped, Wedgelike, Cuneate, Cuneal

Antonyms: Rounded, Circular, Curved, Spherical

Example: Archaeologists discovered several clay tablets covered with cuneiform writing.

9 Mummify (verb)

शव को ममी बनाकर संरक्षित करना

Mummify meaning

To preserve a dead body by preventing it from decaying, especially by embalming and drying it.

Synonyms: Embalm, Preserve, Desiccate, Dry

Antonyms: Decay, Decompose, Rot, Putrefy

Example: Ancient Egyptians used special techniques to mummify the bodies of their rulers.

10 Rhombus (noun)

चार समान भुजाओं वाला समचतुर्भुज

Rhombus meaning

A parallelogram having four sides of equal length.

Synonyms: Rhomb, Lozenge, Diamond, Equilateral Parallelogram

Antonyms: Circle, Triangle, Trapezoid, Rectangle

Example: The teacher drew a rhombus and explained that all four of its sides were equal.

11 Belfry (noun)

घंटाघर

Belfry meaning

A bell tower or the part of a tower in which bells are hung.

Synonyms: Bell Tower, Steeple, Campanile, Bell Chamber

Antonyms: Basement, Cellar, Crypt, Underground

Example: The bells in the old church belfry rang across the village.

12 Finial (noun)

शीर्ष अलंकरण

Finial meaning

A decorative ornament placed at the top or end of a building, piece of furniture, or other structure.

Synonyms: Ornament, Decoration, Adornment, Knob

Antonyms: Base, Foundation, Footing, Bottom

Example: A beautifully carved finial decorated the top of the ancient gate.

13 Azimuthal (adjective)

दिगंशीय

Azimuthal meaning

Relating to azimuth or horizontal angular direction measured around the horizon.

Synonyms: Directional, Angular, Horizontal, Orientational

Antonyms: Vertical, Elevational, Zenithal, Radial

Example: The astronomer used an azimuthal coordinate system to locate the star.

14 Drub (verb)

बुरी तरह हराना

Drub meaning

To defeat someone decisively or beat someone severely.

Synonyms: Thrash, Rout, Trounce, Defeat

Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Yield, Succumb

Example: The defending champions drubbed their opponents in the final match.

15 Bandolier (noun)

कारतूस रखने की कंधे की पेटी

Bandolier meaning

A broad belt worn over the shoulder for carrying cartridges or ammunition.

Synonyms: Bandoleer, Cartridge Belt, Baldric, Ammunition Belt

Antonyms: Disarmament, Unarmedness, Defenselessness, Pacifism

Example: The soldier carried extra cartridges in his bandolier.

16 Rumpled (adjective)

सिकुड़ा हुआ

Rumpled meaning

Wrinkled, crumpled, or untidy in appearance.

Synonyms: Wrinkled, Crumpled, Creased, Disheveled

Antonyms: Smooth, Neat, Tidy, Pressed

Example: He arrived at the meeting wearing a rumpled shirt.

17 Rove (verb)

इधर-उधर घूमना

Rove meaning

To travel or wander from place to place without a fixed destination.

Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Ramble, Meander

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Settle, Halt

Example: The explorers roved across the countryside in search of ancient ruins.

18 Daedalian (adjective)

अत्यंत जटिल और कौशलपूर्ण

Daedalian meaning

Extremely intricate, complex, skillfully designed, or ingenious.

Synonyms: Intricate, Complex, Ingenious, Skillful

Antonyms: Simple, Plain, Uncomplicated, Unskillful

Example: The palace contained a Daedalian network of corridors and secret passages.

19 Ululate (verb)

ऊँची और लंबी विलापपूर्ण ध्वनि निकालना

Ululate meaning

To make a long, loud, high-pitched, wavering cry, especially to express strong emotion.

Synonyms: Howl, Wail, Shriek, Keen

Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Mumble, Hush

Example: The mourners began to ululate in grief during the ceremony.

20 Halberd (noun)

लंबे डंडे वाला मध्यकालीन कुल्हाड़ी-भाला अस्त्र

Halberd meaning

A medieval weapon consisting of a long shaft fitted with an axe blade, spike, and spear point.

Synonyms: Polearm, Battle-Axe, Spear, Pike

Antonyms: Shield, Armor, Protection, Defense

Example: The palace guard stood at the entrance holding a heavy halberd.

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