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1 Papyrus (noun)

पपीरस से बना प्राचीन लेखन पदार्थ

Papyrus meaning

A material used in ancient times for writing, made from the stem of a water plant.

Synonyms: Parchment, Writing Material, Manuscript, Scroll

Antonyms: Digital Text, Electronic Document, Screen, Digital Record

Example: Ancient Egyptian texts were often written on papyrus.

2 Bevy (noun)

समूह

Bevy meaning

A large group of people or things of the same kind.

Synonyms: Group, Cluster, Crowd, Collection

Antonyms: Individual, Solitary, Singleton, One

Example: A bevy of reporters surrounded the famous actor.

3 Stutter (verb)

हकलाना

Stutter meaning

Speak with involuntary pauses and repeated sounds or syllables.

Synonyms: Stammer, Falter, Hesitate, Splutter

Antonyms: Articulate, Enunciate, Fluently Speak, Pronounce Clearly

Example: He began to stutter when asked to speak before the large audience.

4 Drawl (verb)

शब्दों को खींचकर बोलना

Drawl meaning

Speak slowly with prolonged vowel sounds.

Synonyms: Drone, Linger, Prolong, Intone

Antonyms: Hurry, Rattle, Gabble, Rush

Example: He began to drawl his words in a slow and relaxed manner.

5 Grubby (adjective)

गंदा या मैला

Grubby meaning

Dirty or covered with grime.

Synonyms: Dirty, Filthy, Grimy, Sordid

Antonyms: Clean, Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine

Example: The child returned home with grubby hands after playing outside.

6 Tallow (noun)

मोमबत्ती और साबुन बनाने में प्रयुक्त पशु वसा

Tallow meaning

Hard animal fat used especially for making candles and soap.

Synonyms: Fat, Grease, Suet, Animal Fat

Antonyms: Lean, Fat-free Substance, Vegetable Oil, Water

Example: In earlier times, candles were commonly made from tallow.

7 Baton (noun)

छोटी छड़ी या दंड

Baton meaning

A short stick carried by a conductor, police officer or relay runner.

Synonyms: Stick, Rod, Staff, Truncheon

Antonyms: —, —, —, —

Example: The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to play.

8 Twirl (verb)

तेजी से घुमाना या घूमना

Twirl meaning

Spin quickly and lightly around.

Synonyms: Spin, Rotate, Whirl, Revolve

Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Steady, Stabilize

Example: The dancer began to twirl gracefully across the stage.

9 Fleck (noun)

छोटा धब्बा या कण

Fleck meaning

A very small patch, spot or mark of a different colour or substance.

Synonyms: Speck, Spot, Dot, Particle

Antonyms: Mass, Whole, Bulk, entirety

Example: A fleck of paint landed on his shirt.

10 Tart (adjective)

खट्टा या तीखा स्वाद वाला

Tart meaning

Having a sharp or sour taste.

Synonyms: Sour, Acidic, Tangy, Sharp

Antonyms: Sweet, Sugary, Mild, Bland

Example: The berries had a pleasantly tart flavour.

11 Gnash (verb)

दाँत पीसना

Gnash meaning

Grind or strike the teeth together, especially in anger or pain.

Synonyms: Grind, Clench, Grit, Grate

Antonyms: Relax, Unclench, Loosen, Release

Example: He began to gnash his teeth in frustration after hearing the decision.

12 Sheen (noun)

चमक

Sheen meaning

A soft, smooth shine on a surface.

Synonyms: Lustre, Gloss, Shine, Gleam

Antonyms: Dullness, Dimness, Tarnish, Drabness

Example: The polished wooden table had a beautiful sheen.

13 Droop (verb)

झुक जाना

Droop meaning

Bend, hang or sink downward because of weakness or lack of strength.

Synonyms: Sag, Wilt, Slump, Hang

Antonyms: Rise, Straighten, Lift, Erect

Example: The flowers began to droop in the intense afternoon heat.

14 Buckle (verb)

मुड़ जाना / दबाव में झुक जाना

Buckle meaning

Bend, collapse or give way under pressure.

Synonyms: Bend, Crumple, Collapse, Yield

Antonyms: Straighten, Stiffen, Resist, Withstand

Example: The metal frame began to buckle under the enormous weight.

15 Simper (verb)

बनावटी ढंग से मुस्कुराना

Simper meaning

Smile in a silly, affected or self-conscious manner.

Synonyms: Smirk, Grin, Titter, Beam

Antonyms: Frown, Glower, Scowl, Grimace

Example: She began to simper whenever the famous actor looked in her direction.

16 Jinx (noun)

अपशकुन / दुर्भाग्य लाने वाला

Jinx meaning

A person or thing believed to bring bad luck.

Synonyms: Curse, Hex, Hoodoo, Spell

Antonyms: Blessing, Charm, Talisman, Boon

Example: The players jokingly called him a jinx after their third consecutive defeat.

17 Soiree (noun)

सायंकालीन सामाजिक समारोह

Soiree meaning

An evening social gathering or party, usually held at someone’s home.

Synonyms: Gathering, Reception, Party, Function

Antonyms: Solitude, Isolation, Seclusion, Withdrawal

Example: The ambassador hosted an elegant soiree for distinguished guests.

18 Halter (noun)

पशु को बाँधने या नियंत्रित करने की रस्सी

Halter meaning

A rope or strap placed around the head of a horse or other animal for leading or controlling it.

Synonyms: Headstall, Bridle, Harness, Restraint

Antonyms: Freedom, Release, Liberty, Unrestraint

Example: The farmer gently held the horse by its halter.

19 Paunchy (adjective)

तोंद वाला

Paunchy meaning

Having a large or protruding belly.

Synonyms: Potbellied, Corpulent, Stout, Portly

Antonyms: Slim, Lean, Slender, Svelte

Example: The once-athletic man had become rather paunchy with age.

20 Twinge (noun)

अचानक उठने वाली तीखी पीड़ा

Twinge meaning

A sudden, sharp feeling of pain or an unpleasant emotion.

Synonyms: Pang, Stab, Ache, Throb

Antonyms: Comfort, Relief, Ease, Pleasure

Example: She felt a sudden twinge of pain in her shoulder while lifting the box.

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