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1 Kinesthetic (adjective)

गतिज अनुभूति संबंधी

Kinesthetic meaning

Relating to the sense of body movement and physical activity.

Synonyms: Tactile, Physical, Bodily, Motor

Antonyms: Static, Motionless, Immobile, Stationary

Example: Kinesthetic learners understand concepts better through hands-on activities.

2 Staccato (adjective)

छोटे और स्पष्ट रूप से अलग-अलग

Staccato meaning

Consisting of short, separate and sharply detached sounds or movements.

Synonyms: Abrupt, Detached, Disjointed, Choppy

Antonyms: Smooth, Flowing, Continuous, Legato

Example: She spoke in short, staccato sentences because she was nervous.

3 Funicular (noun)

केबल द्वारा चलने वाली ढलानदार रेलगाड़ी

Funicular meaning

A railway system in which cable-operated cars move up and down a steep slope.

Synonyms: Cable Railway, Incline Railway, Cable Car, Mountain Railway

Antonyms: Level Railway, Flat Railway, Roadway, Footpath

Example: We took the funicular to reach the hilltop station.

4 Cravat (noun)

गले में पहना जाने वाला सजावटी कपड़ा

Cravat meaning

A piece of cloth worn around the neck, especially as a decorative necktie.

Synonyms: Necktie, Neckcloth, Ascot, Tie

Antonyms: Open Collar, Bare Neck, Unfastening, Undress

Example: He wore an elegant silk cravat with his formal coat.

5 Madrigal (noun)

लघु गेय रचना या बहुस्वरीय गीत

Madrigal meaning

A short lyrical song or poem, traditionally written for several voices.

Synonyms: Song, Air, Part-song, Lyric

Antonyms: Prose, Speech, Silence, Discord

Example: The choir performed a beautiful Renaissance madrigal.

6 Galleon (noun)

प्राचीन काल का बड़ा पालदार जहाज

Galleon meaning

A large sailing ship formerly used especially by Spain for trade and warfare.

Synonyms: Sailing Ship, Vessel, Man-of-war, Merchantman

Antonyms: Canoe, Dinghy, Rowboat, Raft

Example: The Spanish galleon carried valuable goods across the Atlantic.

7 Intercalate (verb)

बीच में सम्मिलित करना

Intercalate meaning

Insert something between existing things or into a sequence.

Synonyms: Insert, Interpose, Introduce, Incorporate

Antonyms: Remove, Extract, Omit, Withdraw

Example: The editor decided to intercalate an additional chapter into the manuscript.

8 Befog (verb)

अस्पष्ट या भ्रमित करना

Befog meaning

Make something unclear, confused or difficult to understand.

Synonyms: Confuse, Obscure, Bewilder, Cloud

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Illuminate

Example: The complicated explanation only served to befog the issue.

9 Buffet (verb)

बार-बार जोर से प्रहार करना

Buffet meaning

Strike repeatedly and forcefully, especially by wind or waves.

Synonyms: Batter, Pummel, Pound, Assault

Antonyms: Protect, Shield, Shelter, Defend

Example: Powerful waves buffeted the small boat throughout the night.

10 Emboss (verb)

सतह पर उभरा हुआ डिजाइन बनाना

Emboss meaning

Carve, mould or stamp a raised design or pattern on a surface.

Synonyms: Engrave, Stamp, Imprint, Ornament

Antonyms: Flatten, Smooth, Erase, Efface

Example: The craftsman embossed a floral pattern on the leather cover.

11 Postprandial (adjective)

भोजन के बाद होने वाला

Postprandial meaning

Occurring or done after a meal.

Synonyms: After-meal, Post-meal, After-dinner, Post-feeding

Antonyms: Preprandial, Before-meal, Fasting, Anteprandial

Example: A short postprandial walk can aid digestion.

12 Indurate (verb)

कठोर करना या कठोर हो जाना

Indurate meaning

To make or become physically hard or emotionally hardened.

Synonyms: Harden, Solidify, Toughen, Callous

Antonyms: Soften, Tenderize, Weaken, Melt

Example: Years of hardship had indurated his attitude toward suffering.

13 Upholster (verb)

फर्नीचर पर गद्दी और कपड़ा चढ़ाना

Upholster meaning

To cover furniture with padding, fabric, leather, or similar material.

Synonyms: Pad, Cushion, Cover, Furnish

Antonyms: Strip, Uncover, Expose, Unpad

Example: They decided to upholster the old sofa with new fabric.

14 Wherewithal (noun)

आवश्यक धन या साधन

Wherewithal meaning

The money, means, or resources needed for a particular purpose.

Synonyms: Resources, Means, Funds, Money

Antonyms: Poverty, Need, Lack, Destitution

Example: She had the talent but lacked the financial wherewithal to start her own business.

15 Valise (noun)

छोटा यात्रा-संदूक या बैग

Valise meaning

A small suitcase or travelling bag.

Synonyms: Suitcase, Bag, Luggage, Portmanteau

Antonyms: Unpacking, Emptiness, Unburdening, Baggage-free

Example: He packed his clothes into a small valise before leaving for the station.

16 Serrated (adjective)

आरी जैसे दाँतेदार किनारे वाला

Serrated meaning

Having a jagged or saw-like edge with sharp projections.

Synonyms: Jagged, Toothed, Saw-edged, Notched

Antonyms: Smooth, Even, Straight-edged, Unbroken

Example: The serrated knife easily sliced through the crusty bread.

17 Catatonic (adjective)

शारीरिक और मानसिक प्रतिक्रिया से रहित या अत्यंत जड़ अवस्था में

Catatonic meaning

In a state of physical and mental unresponsiveness or extreme immobility.

Synonyms: Unresponsive, Motionless, Immobile, Stuporous

Antonyms: Responsive, Alert, Active, Animated

Example: He remained almost catatonic after hearing the shocking news.

18 Vaudeville (verb)

हास्य, संगीत, नृत्य और करतबों से युक्त विविध मनोरंजन कार्यक्रम

Vaudeville meaning

A form of theatrical entertainment featuring a variety of short acts such as comedy, music, dance, and acrobatics.

Synonyms: Variety-show, Revue, Cabaret, Entertainment

Antonyms: Tragedy, Solemnity, Seriousness, Formality

Example: Vaudeville attracted large audiences with its mixture of comedy, music, and dance.

19 Frieze (noun)

दीवार या भवन के पर ऊपरी भाग बनी सजावटी क्षैतिज पट्टी

Frieze meaning

A decorative horizontal band, especially on the upper part of a wall or building.

Synonyms: Band, Border, Ornamentation, Decoration

Antonyms: Plainness, Bareness, Simplicity, Blankness

Example: The ancient temple had a beautifully carved frieze depicting warriors.

20 Cornice (noun)

दीवार, भवन या फर्नीचर के शीर्ष पर बनी सजावटी उभरी हुई पट्टी

Cornice meaning

A decorative horizontal projection at the top of a wall, building, or piece of furniture.

Synonyms: Molding, Ledge, Projection, Crown

Antonyms: Recess, Depression, Indentation, Hollow

Example: The ornate cornice added elegance to the top of the building.

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