Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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1 Mycology (noun)

कवक विज्ञान

Mycology meaning

The scientific study of fungi.

Synonyms: Fungology, Fungal Science, Fungal Biology, Study of Fungi

Antonyms: Bacteriology, Virology, Zoology, Botany

Example: She studied mycology to learn about different species of fungi.

2 Humid (adjective)

आर्द्र

Humid meaning

Having a high level of moisture in the air.

Synonyms: Damp, Moist, Muggy, Sultry

Antonyms: Dry, Arid, Parched, Dehumidified

Example: The weather was extremely humid after the heavy rain.

3 Choke (verb)

दम घुटना

Choke meaning

To have difficulty breathing because the throat or airway is blocked.

Synonyms: Suffocate, Strangle, Gag, Smother

Antonyms: Breathe, Unblock, Clear, Free

Example: He began to choke after a piece of food got stuck in his throat.

4 Autopsy (noun)

शव-परीक्षण

Autopsy meaning

A medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Synonyms: Postmortem, Necropsy, Dissection, Examination

Antonyms: Burial, Cremation, Interment, Preservation

Example: The doctor performed an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

5 Gasp (verb)

हांफना

Gasp meaning

To take a sudden short breath, especially because of surprise, pain or difficulty in breathing.

Synonyms: Pant, Wheeze, Puff, Gulp

Antonyms: Exhale, Breathe, Relax, Sigh

Example: She gasped in surprise when she saw the magnificent palace.

6 Homologous (adjective)

समजात

Homologous meaning

Similar in structure, position or origin, especially because of a common ancestry.

Synonyms: Corresponding, Similar, Equivalent, Related

Antonyms: Dissimilar, Unrelated, Nonhomologous, Heterologous

Example: The forelimbs of humans and whales are homologous structures.

7 Anglophile (noun)

इंग्लैंड-प्रेमी

Anglophile meaning

A person who greatly admires England, its people or its culture.

Synonyms: England-Lover, Britophile, Admirer, Enthusiast

Antonyms: Anglophobe, Britophobe, Critic, Detractor

Example: As an Anglophile, he was fascinated by British history and literature.

8 Parched (adjective)

अत्यंत शुष्क

Parched meaning

Extremely dry, especially because of heat or lack of water.

Synonyms: Dry, Arid, Scorched, Dehydrated

Antonyms: Moist, Damp, Wet, Saturated

Example: After walking for hours in the desert, the travellers were completely parched.

9 Perspire (verb)

पसीना बहाना

Perspire meaning

To produce sweat through the skin, especially because of heat or physical activity.

Synonyms: Sweat, Exude, Transpire, Secrete

Antonyms: Cool, Chill, Dry, Dehydrate

Example: We began to perspire heavily while exercising in the hot sun.

10 Cemetery (noun)

कब्रिस्तान

Cemetery meaning

A place where dead people are buried.

Synonyms: Graveyard, Burial Ground, Necropolis, Churchyard

Antonyms: Birthplace, Nursery, Maternity Ward, Cradle

Example: The old cemetery contained graves dating back hundreds of years.

11 Astigmatism (noun)

दृष्टिवैषम्य

Astigmatism meaning

A defect in the eye caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, resulting in blurred or distorted vision.

Synonyms: Visual Defect, Refractive Error, Optical Defect, Vision Disorder

Antonyms: Normal Vision, Clear Vision, Emmetropia, Visual Acuity

Example: Her blurred vision was caused by astigmatism.

12 Aerate (verb)

हवा मिलाना

Aerate meaning

To introduce air into a substance, especially soil, water, or a liquid.

Synonyms: Ventilate, Oxygenate, Air, Aerify

Antonyms: Suffocate, Seal, Smother, Deoxygenate

Example: Farmers aerate the soil to improve the growth of plant roots.

13 Bibulous (adjective)

मद्यपान का अत्यधिक शौकीन

Bibulous meaning

Excessively fond of drinking alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms: Drunken, Boozy, Alcoholic, Inebriate

Antonyms: Sober, Abstinent, Temperate, Teetotal

Example: His bibulous habits often caused embarrassment at social gatherings.

14 Banister (noun)

सीढ़ियों की रेलिंग

Banister meaning

A handrail supported by posts along the side of a staircase.

Synonyms: Handrail, Railing, Balustrade, Rail

Antonyms: Opening, Gap, Passage, Unbarred Space

Example: She held the banister firmly while walking down the stairs.

15 Billow (verb)

लहराना

Billow meaning

To swell outward or move in a large flowing mass, especially because of wind.

Synonyms: Swell, Surge, Balloon, Undulate

Antonyms: Contract, Shrink, Flatten, Subside

Example: The curtains began to billow in the strong wind.

16 Berserk (adjective)

उन्मत्त

Berserk meaning

Wildly uncontrolled with anger, excitement, or violent emotion.

Synonyms: Frenzied, Crazed, Manic, Uncontrolled

Antonyms: Calm, Controlled, Composed, Peaceful

Example: The crowd went berserk after their team scored the winning goal.

17 Chlorophyll (noun)

पर्णहरित

Chlorophyll meaning

The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

Synonyms: Leaf Green, Green Pigment, Plant Pigment, Photosynthetic Pigment

Antonyms: Chlorosis, Etiolation, Depigmentation, Achlorophyllousness

Example: Chlorophyll enables plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

18 Bayonet (noun)

संगीन

Bayonet meaning

A long pointed blade designed to be attached to the muzzle of a rifle.

Synonyms: Blade, Dagger, Spear, Knife

Antonyms: Shield, Armour, Defence, Protection

Example: The soldier fixed a bayonet to the end of his rifle.

19 Ceramic (adjective)

मृत्तिका से निर्मित

Ceramic meaning

Made from clay that has been shaped and hardened by heating.

Synonyms: Earthenware, Pottery, Porcelain, Clay-Based

Antonyms: Metallic, Wooden, Plastic, Organic

Example: The kitchen floor was covered with ceramic tiles.

20 Autograph (noun)

हस्ताक्षर

Autograph meaning

A person’s signature, especially that of a famous person, given as a keepsake.

Synonyms: Signature, Inscription, Signing, Endorsement

Antonyms: Anonymity, Unsigned Mark, Forgery, Facsimile

Example: The young fan asked the actor for his autograph.

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