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1 Marsupial (noun)

धानीधारी स्तनपायी

Marsupial meaning

A mammal whose young are typically carried and nursed in a pouch after birth.

Synonyms: Pouched Mammal, Metatherian, Pouch-Bearer, Marsupian

Antonyms: Placental Mammal, Eutherian, Monotreme, Egg-Laying Mammal

Example: The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial native to Australia.

2 Francophile (noun)

फ्रांस-प्रेमी व्यक्ति

Francophile meaning

A person who greatly admires France, its people, culture, or language.

Synonyms: France-Lover, Francophilist, Francophile Enthusiast, Admirer of France

Antonyms: Francophobe, France-Hater, Anti-French Person, Detractor of France

Example: As a devoted Francophile, she enjoyed French literature, cuisine, and cinema.

3 Hemlock (noun)

विषैला पौधा

Hemlock meaning

A highly poisonous plant, especially one historically used as a deadly poison.

Synonyms: Poison Hemlock, Conium, Poison Parsley, Deadly Hemlock

Antonyms: Antidote, Remedy, Cure, Medicine

Example: Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking a preparation made from hemlock.

4 Alabaster (noun/adjective)

सफेद चिकना पत्थर; अत्यंत श्वेत

Alabaster meaning

A smooth, fine-grained white stone used for carving; also describing something very pale or white.

Synonyms: Gypsum, White Stone, Pale, Ivory-White

Antonyms: Black, Dark, Dusky, Swarthy

Example: The sculptor carved an elegant figure from alabaster.

5 Scalene (adjective)

विषमबाहु

Scalene meaning

Having all sides of unequal length, especially describing a triangle.

Synonyms: Unequal-Sided, Asymmetrical, Irregular, Non-Equilateral

Antonyms: Equilateral, Isosceles, Equal-Sided, Symmetrical

Example: A scalene triangle has three sides of different lengths.

6 Obsidian (noun)

ज्वालामुखीय काँच

Obsidian meaning

A naturally occurring dark volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly.

Synonyms: Volcanic Glass, Lava Glass, Natural Glass, Black Glass

Antonyms: Transparent Glass, Clear Glass, Pale Material, Translucent Material

Example: Ancient people fashioned sharp cutting tools from obsidian.

7 Jaywalk (verb)

यातायात नियमों का उल्लंघन करते हुए सड़क पार करना

Jaywalk meaning

To cross or walk in a street illegally or without following traffic regulations.

Synonyms: Cross Illegally, Cross Recklessly, Violate Traffic Rules, Cross Unlawfully

Antonyms: Cross Legally, Obey, Comply, Follow Traffic Rules

Example: Pedestrians should not jaywalk across a busy highway.

8 Piggyback (verb)

पीठ पर लादकर ले जाना; किसी व्यवस्था का सहारा लेना

Piggyback meaning

To carry or be carried on someone's back or to use an existing system as support for another purpose.

Synonyms: Carry, Ride, Mount, Hitch

Antonyms: Dismount, Detach, Separate, Unload

Example: The child asked his father to piggyback him across the muddy field.

9 Gaslight (verb)

किसी को अपनी स्मृति या समझ पर संदेह करने के लिए मानसिक रूप से भ्रमित करना

Gaslight meaning

To manipulate someone psychologically into doubting their own memory, perception, or judgment.

Synonyms: Manipulate, Deceive, Mislead, Brainwash

Antonyms: Validate, Reassure, Affirm, Enlighten

Example: He tried to gaslight her into believing that the incident had never happened.

10 Brainchild (noun)

किसी व्यक्ति की मौलिक कल्पना या रचना

Brainchild meaning

An original idea, invention, or creation developed by a particular person.

Synonyms: Idea, Creation, Invention, Concept

Antonyms: Imitation, Copy, Derivative, Plagiarism

Example: The innovative education programme was the brainchild of a young researcher.

11 Thoracic (adjective)

वक्ष या छाती से संबंधित

Thoracic meaning

Relating to the chest or thorax.

Synonyms: Pectoral, Chest-related, Thoracal, Intrathoracic

Antonyms: Abdominal, Pelvic, Cranial, Caudal

Example: The patient complained of severe pain in the thoracic region.

12 Keepsake (noun)

स्मृति-चिह्न

Keepsake meaning

A small object kept as a reminder of a person or event.

Synonyms: Memento, Souvenir, Token, Remembrance

Antonyms: Discard, Trash, Waste, Throwaway

Example: She kept the old photograph as a keepsake from her childhood.

13 Oxygenate (verb)

ऑक्सीजन प्रदान करना

Oxygenate meaning

To supply, treat, or combine with oxygen.

Synonyms: Aerate, Oxygenize, Ventilate, Oxidize

Antonyms: Deoxygenate, Suffocate, Deprive, Asphyxiate

Example: The machine helps oxygenate the patient's blood.

14 Majoritarian (adjective)

बहुसंख्यक वर्ग के हितों को प्राथमिकता देने वाला

Majoritarian meaning

Based on or favouring the interests and wishes of the majority, sometimes at the expense of minorities.

Synonyms: Majoritative, Majority-based, Dominant, Populist

Antonyms: Minoritarian, Pluralistic, Inclusive, Egalitarian

Example: Critics argued that the policy reflected a majoritarian approach to governance.

15 Dais (noun)

ऊँचा मंच

Dais meaning

A raised platform on which a speaker or honoured person stands or sits.

Synonyms: Platform, Podium, Rostrum, Stage

Antonyms: Floor, Ground, Pit, Lower-level

Example: The chief guest was invited to take his seat on the dais.

16 Chartreuse (noun/adjective)

चमकीला पीला-हरा रंग

Chartreuse meaning

A bright yellowish-green colour.

Synonyms: Yellow-green, Lime, Greenish-yellow, Citrine

Antonyms: Magenta, Purple, Violet, Crimson

Example: She wore a chartreuse jacket that immediately caught everyone's attention.

17 Baritone (noun/adjective)

टेनर और बेस के बीच की पुरुष गायन-स्वर श्रेणी

Baritone meaning

A male singing voice between tenor and bass in range.

Synonyms: Baritone-voice, Midrange, Low-tenor, High-bass

Antonyms: Soprano, Treble, Falsetto, High-pitched

Example: His rich baritone voice filled the entire concert hall.

18 Gaseous (adjective)

गैसीय अवस्था में विद्यमान

Gaseous meaning

Existing in or relating to the state of gas.

Synonyms: Vaporous, Aeriform, Vaporous, Gaslike

Antonyms: Solid, Liquid, Condensed, Dense

Example: Water changes into a gaseous state when it evaporates.

19 Marquee (noun)

बड़ा समारोह-तंबू या प्रवेश द्वार के ऊपर निकली हुई छत

Marquee meaning

A large tent used for social or commercial events; also a projecting roof over an entrance.

Synonyms: Canopy, Pavilion, Awning, Tent

Antonyms: Open-air, Uncovered-space, Exposure, Outdoors

Example: The wedding reception was held in a large marquee in the garden.

20 Cistern (noun)

पानी संग्रह करने की टंकी

Cistern meaning

A tank used for storing water, especially one supplying a building.

Synonyms: Tank, Reservoir, Container, Vat

Antonyms: Drain, Outlet, Channel, Discharge

Example: Rainwater from the roof was collected in an underground cistern.

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