Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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1 Dredge (verb)

तलछट निकालकर गहरा या साफ़ करना

Dredge meaning

Clear or deepen a river, harbour, or other area of water by removing mud, sand, or other material from the bottom.

Synonyms: Excavate, Scoop, Dig, Clear

Antonyms: Fill, Deposit, Bury, Clog

Example: Workers dredged the harbour to make it deep enough for large ships.

2 Ringfence (verb)

किसी विशेष उद्देश्य के लिए सुरक्षित रखना

Ringfence meaning

Protect or reserve money, assets, or resources for a particular purpose.

Synonyms: Protect, Reserve, Safeguard, Isolate

Antonyms: Expose, Release, Integrate, Disperse

Example: The government decided to ringfence funds for rural healthcare.

3 Hustings (noun)

चुनाव प्रचार से संबंधित सभाएँ और गतिविधियाँ

Hustings meaning

The activities, meetings, and speeches connected with an election campaign.

Synonyms: Campaigning, Canvassing, Electioneering, Campaign

Antonyms: Abstention, Withdrawal, Disengagement, Inactivity

Example: The candidates debated several economic issues on the hustings.

4 Subprime (adjective)

कम साख वाले उधारकर्ताओं को दिए गए ऋणों से संबंधित

Subprime meaning

Relating to loans given to borrowers who have a relatively high risk of being unable to repay them.

Synonyms: High-risk, Nonprime, Risky, Below-prime

Antonyms: Prime, Creditworthy, Low-risk, Secure

Example: The financial institution suffered heavy losses from subprime mortgages.

5 Caldera (noun)

ज्वालामुखी विस्फोट के बाद उसके शीर्ष के धँसने से बना विशाल ज्वालामुखीय गर्त

Caldera meaning

A large volcanic crater formed when the top of a volcano collapses after a major eruption.

Synonyms: Crater, Depression, Basin, Hollow

Antonyms: Peak, Summit, Crest, Elevation

Example: A large lake eventually formed inside the ancient volcanic caldera.

6 Greenfield (adjective)

अविकसित भूमि पर स्थापित या बिल्कुल नए सिरे से शुरू की गई परियोजना से संबंधित

Greenfield meaning

Relating to a new project or development built on previously undeveloped land or started without using an existing facility.

Synonyms: New, Undeveloped, Unbuilt, Fresh

Antonyms: Brownfield, Developed, Existing, Established

Example: The company announced a greenfield manufacturing project in the region.

7 Diametric (adjective)

पूर्णतः विपरीत

Diametric meaning

Completely opposed or contrary to something else.

Synonyms: Opposite, Contrary, Antithetical, Contradictory

Antonyms: Similar, Compatible, Identical, Convergent

Example: Their views on economic policy were diametric opposites.

8 Bylaw (noun)

स्थानीय प्राधिकरण या संस्था द्वारा बनाया गया नियम या विनियम

Bylaw meaning

A rule or regulation made by a local authority or an organization for governing its affairs.

Synonyms: Regulation, Ordinance, Rule, Provision

Antonyms: Exemption, Exception, Permission, Dispensation

Example: The municipal bylaw prohibits parking on this road after midnight.

9 Redline (verb)

विशेष क्षेत्रों के लोगों को भेदभावपूर्ण ढंग से ऋण, बीमा या अन्य सेवाएँ देने से इनकार या प्रतिबंधित करना

Redline meaning

Refuse or restrict loans, insurance, or other services to people in particular areas, especially in a discriminatory manner.

Synonyms: Discriminate, Restrict, Exclude, Deny

Antonyms: Include, Approve, Provide, Permit

Example: Banks were accused of redlining neighbourhoods inhabited by minority communities.

10 Mottled (adjective)

विभिन्न रंगों या छायाओं के धब्बों से युक्त

Mottled meaning

Marked with spots, patches, or areas of different colours or shades.

Synonyms: Speckled, Spotted, Blotchy, Dappled

Antonyms: Uniform, Plain, Unspotted, Monochromatic

Example: The bird had mottled brown and white feathers that helped it blend into its surroundings.

11 Ornery (adjective)

चिड़चिड़ा और हठी

Ornery meaning

Bad-tempered, stubborn, and difficult to deal with.

Synonyms: Cantankerous, Irritable, Cranky, Obstinate

Antonyms: Amiable, Agreeable, Pleasant, Easygoing

Example: The ornery old man refused to cooperate with his neighbours.

12 Epicenter (noun)

भूकंप के उद्गम के ठीक ऊपर पृथ्वी की सतह पर स्थित केंद्र; किसी गतिविधि का मुख्य केंद्र

Epicenter meaning

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake; also, the central point of an activity or event.

Synonyms: Center, Hub, Focal Point, Heart

Antonyms: Periphery, Outskirts, Margin, Fringe

Example: The city was located close to the epicenter of the powerful earthquake.

13 Mothball (verb)

अस्थायी रूप से उपयोग बंद करके सुरक्षित रखना

Mothball meaning

To stop using or developing something while keeping it available for possible future use.

Synonyms: Suspend, Shelve, Deactivate, Preserve

Antonyms: Activate, Resume, Operate, Revive

Example: The company decided to mothball the project until market conditions improved.

14 Bonanza (noun)

अचानक प्राप्त होने वाला बड़ा लाभ या समृद्धि

Bonanza meaning

A situation that creates a sudden and large amount of wealth, success, or advantage.

Synonyms: Windfall, Jackpot, Prosperity, Boom

Antonyms: Misfortune, Loss, Disaster, Setback

Example: The discovery of oil proved to be a bonanza for the region.

15 Sandbag (verb)

जानबूझकर धोखा देना या किसी को नुकसान की स्थिति में डालना

Sandbag meaning

To deliberately deceive, obstruct, or put someone at a disadvantage, especially by concealing one's true strength or intentions.

Synonyms: Deceive, Ambush, Obstruct, Mislead

Antonyms: Assist, Support, Facilitate, Help

Example: The player sandbagged his opponents by pretending to be less skilled than he actually was.

16 Flinty (adjective)

कठोर और भावनाहीन

Flinty meaning

Hard, stern, and showing little emotion or sympathy.

Synonyms: Stern, Unyielding, Harsh, Unfeeling

Antonyms: Compassionate, Tender, Gentle, Sympathetic

Example: The officer maintained a flinty expression throughout the interrogation.

17 Grandstand (verb)

ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए दिखावटी व्यवहार करना

Grandstand meaning

To behave in an exaggerated or showy manner in order to attract attention or impress others.

Synonyms: Showboat, Flaunt, Perform, Posture

Antonyms: Understate, Conceal, Downplay, Restrain

Example: The politician used the debate to grandstand before the television audience.

18 Exclave (noun)

किसी देश या क्षेत्र का मुख्य भाग से अलग स्थित भूभाग

Exclave meaning

A part of a country or territory that is geographically separated from its main part by surrounding foreign territory.

Synonyms: Detached Territory, Separated Territory, Outlying Territory, Territorial Fragment

Antonyms: Mainland, Core Territory, Contiguous Territory, Heartland

Example: Alaska is geographically separated from the contiguous United States, making it an exclave of the country.

19 Muckraker (noun)

भ्रष्टाचार, कदाचार या घोटालों का पर्दाफाश करने वाला व्यक्ति

Muckraker meaning

A person, especially a journalist, who investigates and exposes corruption, misconduct, or scandals.

Synonyms: Investigator, Exposer, Watchdog, Crusader

Antonyms: Concealer, Apologist, Defender, Collaborator

Example: The muckraker exposed widespread corruption among senior officials.

20 Stipple (verb)

छोटे-छोटे बिंदुओं से चित्र या आकृति बनाना

Stipple meaning

To produce a pattern or image by making numerous small dots or specks.

Synonyms: Dot, Speckle, Dapple, Spot

Antonyms: Smooth, Clear, Erase, Unmark

Example: The artist stippled the surface with hundreds of tiny dots to create shading.

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