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1 Acronym (noun)

आद्याक्षरी संक्षिप्त रूप

Acronym meaning

A word formed from the initial letters of a group of words.

Synonyms: Abbreviation, Short Form, Initial Word, Contraction

Antonyms: Full Form, Expansion, Complete Expression, Unabbreviated Form

Example: NASA is a widely recognized acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

2 Contusion (noun)

नील या अंदरूनी चोट

Contusion meaning

An injury in which the skin is not broken but the tissue underneath is damaged, causing a bruise.

Synonyms: Bruise, Injury, Trauma, Bruising

Antonyms: Healing, Recovery, Soundness, Wellness

Example: The player suffered a severe contusion on his knee after falling on the field.

3 Underdog (noun)

कमज़ोर या हारने की संभावना वाला प्रतियोगी

Underdog meaning

A person, team or competitor expected to lose or be less successful than others.

Synonyms: Outsider, Long Shot, Weaker Competitor, Second-Favorite

Antonyms: Favorite, Frontrunner, Champion, Top Dog

Example: The underdog surprised everyone by defeating the defending champions.

4 Tailor (verb)

आवश्यकता के अनुसार ढालना

Tailor meaning

To make or modify something to suit a particular purpose, person or need.

Synonyms: Customize, Adapt, Modify, Adjust

Antonyms: Standardize, Generalize, Uniformize, Homogenize

Example: The teacher tailored the lesson to meet the needs of weaker students.

5 Tally (verb)

मेल खाना

Tally meaning

To agree or correspond with something else.

Synonyms: Match, Correspond, Agree, Accord

Antonyms: Differ, Conflict, Disagree, Contradict

Example: His statement did not tally with the evidence presented before the court.

6 Necessitate (verb)

आवश्यक बना देना

Necessitate meaning

To make something necessary or unavoidable.

Synonyms: Require, Demand, Entail, Compel

Antonyms: Obviate, Avoid, Eliminate, Prevent

Example: The unexpected rise in costs necessitated a revision of the budget.

7 Worldly (adjective)

दुनियादार या व्यावहारिक अनुभव वाला

Worldly meaning

Experienced and knowledgeable about practical matters of life.

Synonyms: Experienced, Sophisticated, Cosmopolitan, Practical

Antonyms: Naive, Inexperienced, Innocent, Unworldly

Example: His worldly experience helped him handle the difficult negotiation calmly.

8 Waterlogged (adjective)

पानी से पूरी तरह भरा या भीगा हुआ

Waterlogged meaning

Completely soaked or saturated with water.

Synonyms: Soaked, Saturated, Drenched, Sodden

Antonyms: Dry, Arid, Parched, Dehydrated

Example: Heavy rainfall left several agricultural fields waterlogged for days.

9 Hoarse (adjective)

भारी या कर्कश आवाज़ वाला

Hoarse meaning

Having a rough, harsh or weak voice, usually because of illness or excessive speaking.

Synonyms: Husky, Raspy, Croaky, Gruff

Antonyms: Clear, Melodious, Smooth, Resonant

Example: After shouting throughout the match, his voice became hoarse.

10 Bootleg (adjective)

अवैध रूप से निर्मित या बेचा गया

Bootleg meaning

Made, copied or sold illegally, especially without official permission.

Synonyms: Illegal, Illicit, Pirated, Unauthorized

Antonyms: Legal, Legitimate, Authorized, Licensed

Example: The police seized thousands of bootleg copies of the film.

11 Interact (verb)

परस्पर क्रिया करना

Interact meaning

Act in such a way as to have an effect on or communicate with another person or thing.

Synonyms: Communicate, Engage, Associate, Connect

Antonyms: Avoid, Ignore, Isolate, Withdraw

Example: Students interact with their teachers during classroom discussions.

12 Overlap (verb)

अतिव्याप्त होना

Overlap meaning

Extend over or cover a part of something else, especially partly or at the edges.

Synonyms: Intersect, Coincide, Converge, Overlay

Antonyms: Separate, Diverge, Disconnect, Divide

Example: The responsibilities of the two departments often overlap.

13 Interrupt (verb)

बाधा डालना

Interrupt meaning

Stop the continuous progress of an activity or temporarily prevent someone from speaking.

Synonyms: Disrupt, Disturb, Interfere, Obstruct

Antonyms: Continue, Assist, Facilitate, Support

Example: Please do not interrupt the speaker while she is presenting her argument.

14 Furnace (noun)

भट्ठी

Furnace meaning

An enclosed structure in which material is heated to a very high temperature.

Synonyms: Kiln, Oven, Heater, Incinerator

Antonyms: Freezer, Refrigerator, Cooler, Chiller

Example: The metal was melted in a furnace before being shaped into tools.

15 Emerald (noun)

पन्ना

Emerald meaning

A bright green precious stone consisting of a variety of beryl.

Synonyms: Gemstone, Jewel, Beryl, Gem

Antonyms: Dullness, Worthlessness, Plainness, Drabness

Example: The queen wore a magnificent emerald in her necklace.

16 Cowardice (noun)

कायरता

Cowardice meaning

Lack of courage or bravery in facing danger or difficulty.

Synonyms: Timidity, Fearfulness, Cravenness, Pusillanimity

Antonyms: Courage, Bravery, Valor, Boldness

Example: Abandoning his companions in danger was regarded as an act of cowardice.

17 Perpendicular (adjective)

लम्बवत

Perpendicular meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane or surface.

Synonyms: Vertical, Upright, Plumb, Orthogonal

Antonyms: Parallel, Oblique, Slanting, Inclined

Example: The vertical pole is perpendicular to the horizontal ground.

18 Rural (adjective)

ग्रामीण

Rural meaning

Relating to the countryside rather than towns or cities.

Synonyms: Rustic, Agrarian, Pastoral, Countryside

Antonyms: Urban, Metropolitan, Municipal, Cosmopolitan

Example: The government introduced new healthcare facilities in rural areas.

19 Electric (adjective)

विद्युत संबंधी

Electric meaning

Relating to, operated by or producing electricity.

Synonyms: Electrical, Electrified, Powered, Energized

Antonyms: Manual, Mechanical, Non-electric, Unpowered

Example: The company plans to replace its petrol vehicles with electric cars.

20 Alkaline (adjective)

क्षारीय

Alkaline meaning

Having the properties of an alkali, especially having a pH greater than 7.

Synonyms: Basic, Alkalescent, Alkali, Caustic

Antonyms: Acidic, Acid, Neutral, Non-alkaline

Example: Soap solution is alkaline and has a pH greater than seven.

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