Wednesday, 19 August 2026

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1 Boundless (adjective)

असीम

Boundless meaning

Having no limits or boundaries; infinite or immense.

Synonyms: Limitless, Infinite, Endless, Unbounded

Antonyms: Limited, Finite, Restricted, Bounded

Example: She showed boundless enthusiasm for learning new skills.

2 Retreat (verb)

पीछे हटना

Retreat meaning

To move back or withdraw from a difficult, dangerous or unfavorable situation.

Synonyms: Withdraw, Recede, Retire, Recoil

Antonyms: Advance, Approach, Proceed, Confront

Example: The soldiers were forced to retreat after losing their position.

3 Problematic (adjective)

समस्याजनक

Problematic meaning

Causing difficulties or presenting a problem.

Synonyms: Difficult, Troublesome, Complicated, Questionable

Antonyms: Simple, Straightforward, Unproblematic, Manageable

Example: The lack of reliable data proved problematic for the researchers.

4 Document (noun)

दस्तावेज़

Document meaning

A written, printed or electronic record that provides information or evidence.

Synonyms: Record, File, Paper, Certificate

Antonyms: Fabrication, Fiction, Falsehood, Invention

Example: The officer asked her to submit the required document with the application.

5 Striated (adjective)

धारीदार

Striated meaning

Marked with long, narrow parallel lines, grooves or bands.

Synonyms: Striped, Banded, Streaked, Grooved

Antonyms: Plain, Smooth, Uniform, Unmarked

Example: The striated surface of the rock showed several parallel bands.

6 Drift (verb)

बहते जाना

Drift meaning

To move slowly without a definite direction, often carried by air or water.

Synonyms: Float, Wander, Glide, Roam

Antonyms: Anchor, Halt, Settle, Stay

Example: The small boat began to drift away from the shore.

7 Crush (verb)

कुचलना

Crush meaning

To press something so hard that it is damaged, broken or deformed.

Synonyms: Squash, Compress, Pulverize, Mash

Antonyms: Release, Preserve, Protect, Restore

Example: Be careful not to crush the delicate flowers inside the box.

8 Sponge (noun)

स्पंज

Sponge meaning

A soft, porous material or organism that can absorb and hold liquid.

Synonyms: Absorber, Soaker, Pad, Wiper

Antonyms: Repellent, Barrier, Impermeable, Nonabsorbent

Example: She used a sponge to absorb the spilled water from the table.

9 Marsh (noun)

दलदली भूमि

Marsh meaning

An area of low, wet land covered mainly with grasses and other soft vegetation.

Synonyms: Swamp, Wetland, Bog, Fen

Antonyms: Desert, Upland, Dryland, Plateau

Example: Many species of birds live in the marsh near the river.

10 Network (noun)

संजाल

Network meaning

A connected system of people, things, roads or devices that work or communicate together.

Synonyms: System, Web, Grid, Framework

Antonyms: Isolation, Separation, Disconnection, Detachment

Example: The company has established a large network of offices across the country.

11 Fibrous (adjective)

रेशेदार

Fibrous meaning

Consisting of or containing fibres; having a thread-like structure.

Synonyms: Fibery, Stringy, Threadlike, Filamentous

Antonyms: Smooth, Solid, Compact, Homogeneous

Example: The plant has fibrous roots that spread widely through the soil.

12 Nuclear (adjective)

नाभिकीय

Nuclear meaning

Relating to the nucleus of an atom or involving nuclear energy.

Synonyms: Atomic, Nucleonic, Fission-based, Atom-powered

Antonyms: Non-nuclear, Conventional, Chemical, Non-atomic

Example: The country is investing in nuclear energy to generate electricity.

13 Cluster (noun)

समूह

Cluster meaning

A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.

Synonyms: Group, Bunch, Collection, Clump

Antonyms: Individual, Single, Separation, Dispersal

Example: A cluster of small houses stood near the river.

14 Profile (noun)

रूपरेखा

Profile meaning

A description or representation of the main features or characteristics of someone or something.

Synonyms: Outline, Description, Portrait, Characterization

Antonyms: Concealment, Obscurity, Anonymity, Misrepresentation

Example: The report provides a detailed profile of the successful candidate.

15 Vessel (noun)

पात्र

Vessel meaning

A container, especially one used for holding liquids, or a ship or large boat.

Synonyms: Container, Receptacle, Ship, Craft

Antonyms: Content, Cargo, Land, Shore

Example: The scientist poured the solution into a glass vessel.

16 Sketch (noun)

रेखाचित्र

Sketch meaning

A simple or rough drawing showing the main features of something.

Synonyms: Drawing, Outline, Draft, Illustration

Antonyms: Photograph, Detail, Completion, Finalization

Example: The architect prepared a rough sketch of the proposed building.

17 Vector (noun)

रोगवाहक

Vector meaning

An organism or agent that carries and transmits a disease or infection.

Synonyms: Carrier, Transmitter, Vehicle, Agent

Antonyms: Barrier, Protector, Shield, Safeguard

Example: Mosquitoes act as vectors for several infectious diseases.

18 Cellular (adjective)

कोशिकीय

Cellular meaning

Relating to, consisting of, or involving cells.

Synonyms: Cell-based, Cell-related, Cytological, Multicellular

Antonyms: Acellular, Noncellular, Cell-free, Unicellular

Example: Scientists examined the cellular structure of the tissue under a microscope.

19 Diagram (noun)

आरेख

Diagram meaning

A simplified drawing or plan that explains the structure or working of something.

Synonyms: Illustration, Chart, Schematic, Drawing

Antonyms: Text, Narrative, Description, Prose

Example: The teacher used a diagram to explain the structure of the human heart.

20 Pilot (noun)

विमानचालक

Pilot meaning

A person trained to operate and control an aircraft.

Synonyms: Aviator, Airman, Flyer, Aeronaut

Antonyms: Passenger, Copilot, Groundcrew, Nonflyer

Example: The pilot safely landed the aircraft despite the strong winds.

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