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1 Riposte (noun/verb)

तीखा प्रत्युत्तर / जवाबी वार

Riposte meaning

A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism; also, a quick counterattack.

Synonyms: Retort, Rejoinder, Comeback, Counterattack

Antonyms: Agreement, Acquiescence, Silence, Submission

Example: She responded to the criticism with a witty riposte.

2 Exfiltrate (verb)

गुप्त रूप से बाहर निकालना

Exfiltrate meaning

To remove people, information, or materials secretly from a place or system.

Synonyms: Extract, Evacuate, Withdraw, Remove

Antonyms: Infiltrate, Insert, Introduce, Implant

Example: The rescue team managed to exfiltrate the trapped agents safely.

3 Herpetology (noun)

सरीसृपों और उभयचरों का अध्ययन

Herpetology meaning

The branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians.

Synonyms: Herpetological Science, Reptile-and-Amphibian Zoology, Herpetological Zoology, Study of Reptiles and Amphibians

Antonyms: No direct antonyms; Ornithology, Ichthyology, Mammalogy, Entomology are contrasting zoological fields

Example: She studied herpetology to learn more about snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders.

4 Seep (verb)

धीरे-धीरे रिसना

Seep meaning

To pass or flow slowly through small openings or porous material.

Synonyms: Percolate, Ooze, Leak, Filter

Antonyms: Pour, Gush, Flood, Rush

Example: Rainwater began to seep through the cracks in the roof.

5 Faustian (adjective)

लाभ या शक्ति के लिए नैतिक मूल्यों का त्याग करने वाला

Faustian meaning

Involving the sacrifice of moral values for power, knowledge, success, or material gain.

Synonyms: Unscrupulous, Corrupt, Unprincipled, Immoral

Antonyms: Principled, Ethical, Virtuous, Upright

Example: The businessman made a Faustian bargain that brought him wealth at the cost of his integrity.

6 Iatrogenic (adjective)

चिकित्सकीय उपचार या प्रक्रिया के कारण उत्पन्न

Iatrogenic meaning

Caused unintentionally by medical treatment, diagnosis, or a healthcare professional.

Synonyms: Treatment-induced, Medically-induced, Physician-caused, Therapy-induced

Antonyms: Spontaneous, Idiopathic, Congenital, Naturally-occurring

Example: The patient developed an iatrogenic infection after the medical procedure.

7 Oligopsony (noun)

ऐसी बाजार स्थिति जिसमें खरीदार कम और विक्रेता अधिक हों

Oligopsony meaning

A market situation in which there are only a few buyers but many sellers.

Synonyms: Few-buyer Market, Buyer Concentration, Concentrated Buying Market, Limited-buyer Market

Antonyms: Oligopoly, Monopoly, Monopolistic Supply, Seller Concentration

Example: Farmers may have little bargaining power in an oligopsony dominated by a few large purchasers.

8 Plenipotentiary (noun/adjective)

पूर्ण अधिकार प्राप्त प्रतिनिधि

Plenipotentiary meaning

A person, especially a diplomat, having full authority to act on behalf of a government; possessing full powers.

Synonyms: Envoy, Ambassador, Emissary, Delegate

Antonyms: Subordinate, Assistant, Deputy, Underling

Example: The government appointed a plenipotentiary to negotiate and sign the treaty.

9 Churn (verb/noun)

तेजी से मथना / बार-बार बदलाव होना

Churn meaning

To move or mix something vigorously; also, to undergo frequent replacement or turnover.

Synonyms: Agitate, Stir, Mix, Turnover

Antonyms: Settle, Stabilize, Calm, Retain

Example: Constant staff churn made it difficult for the company to maintain an experienced team.

10 Eclat (noun)

शानदार सफलता / प्रसिद्धि

Eclat meaning

Brilliant success, impressive achievement, or enthusiastic public acclaim.

Synonyms: Acclaim, Glory, Distinction, Renown

Antonyms: Disgrace, Obscurity, Failure, Ignominy

Example: The young musician performed with great eclat and won the admiration of the audience.

11 Escheat (noun/verb)

राज्य को संपत्ति का प्रत्यावर्तन

Escheat meaning

The reversion of property to the State when a person dies without legal heirs or a valid will.

Synonyms: Reversion, Forfeiture, Repossession, Confiscation

Antonyms: Inheritance, Succession, Bequest, Transfer

Example: The estate may escheat to the State if no lawful heir can be found.

12 Campanile (noun)

घंटाघर

Campanile meaning

A bell tower, especially one standing separately from a church or other building.

Synonyms: Bell Tower, Belfry, Steeple, Bell Tower Structure

Antonyms: Basement, Cellar, Crypt, Low-rise Structure

Example: The ancient campanile stood beside the cathedral and dominated the skyline.

13 Brumal (adjective)

शीतकालीन

Brumal meaning

Relating to winter or characteristic of winter.

Synonyms: Wintry, Hibernal, Chilly, Frosty

Antonyms: Summery, Tropical, Warm, Hot

Example: The valley remained covered in a brumal mist throughout the cold morning.

14 Catafalque (noun)

अंत्येष्टि के समय ताबूत रखने का सुसज्जित ऊँचा मंच

Catafalque meaning

A decorated raised platform on which a coffin is placed during a funeral ceremony.

Synonyms: Bier, Funeral Platform, Coffin Stand, Funeral Stand

Antonyms: Cradle, Bed, Seat, Bench

Example: The coffin rested upon an elaborate catafalque during the memorial service.

15 Gewgaw (noun)

भड़कीली किंतु कम मूल्य की सजावटी वस्तु

Gewgaw meaning

A showy but inexpensive and usually useless ornament or object.

Synonyms: Trinket, Bauble, Knickknack, Ornament

Antonyms: Essential, Necessity, Treasure, Valuable

Example: The shelf was crowded with colourful gewgaws collected from tourist markets.

16 Carmine (noun/adjective)

गहरा चमकीला लाल रंग

Carmine meaning

A vivid deep-red colour or pigment.

Synonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Red, Vermilion

Antonyms: Pale, Colourless, Drab, Dull

Example: The artist used carmine to give the flowers a rich red appearance.

17 Faineant (noun/adjective)

आलसी और अकर्मण्य

Faineant meaning

An idle or ineffective person; lazy and unwilling to work.

Synonyms: Idle, Lazy, Indolent, Slothful

Antonyms: Industrious, Diligent, Energetic, Hardworking

Example: The faineant employee constantly avoided even the simplest responsibilities.

18 Blackguard (noun/verb)

दुष्ट या नीच व्यक्ति

Blackguard meaning

A dishonest, dishonourable or contemptible person.

Synonyms: Scoundrel, Rogue, Villain, Rascal

Antonyms: Gentleman, Hero, Saint, Benefactor

Example: The blackguard deceived several innocent people for his own profit.

19 Wreathe (verb)

चारों ओर लपेटना या सजाना

Wreathe meaning

To surround, cover or decorate something by twisting or arranging something around it.

Synonyms: Encircle, Garland, Entwine, Enwrap

Antonyms: Unwrap, Uncover, Strip, Disentangle

Example: They wreathed the doorway with flowers and green leaves for the celebration.

20 Encamp (verb)

शिविर लगाना

Encamp meaning

To settle or lodge temporarily in a camp.

Synonyms: Camp, Bivouac, Lodge, Settle

Antonyms: Depart, Evacuate, Disperse, Decamp

Example: The soldiers decided to encamp near the river for the night.

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