Vocabulary-I (2) PDF

Core Vocabulary-I 1. Egoist (noun): A person who is self-centered and primarily concerned with their own benefits ( वाथ यि त) o He acted like an egoist, always thinking about how every decision would benefit him. o Synonyms: self-seeker, narcissist, selfish pe...

Core Vocabulary-I 1. Egoist (noun): A person who is self-centered and primarily concerned with their own benefits ( वाथ यि त) o He acted like an egoist, always thinking about how every decision would benefit him. o Synonyms: self-seeker, narcissist, selfish person o Antonyms: altruist, humanitarian, philanthropist 2. Egotist (noun): A person who talks excessively about themselves and their achievements (घमंडी यि त) o The egotist couldn't stop boasting about his new car and how successful he is. o Synonyms: braggart, self-boaster, show-off o Antonyms: modest person, humble person, self-deprecator 3. Altruist (noun): A person who is selflessly concerned for the welfare of others (परमाथ ; नः वाथ यि त) o The altruist dedicated his life to serving others, without expecting anything in return. o Synonyms: philanthropist, humanitarian, benefactor o Antonyms: egoist, selfish person, self-seeker 4. Extrovert (noun): A person who is outgoing, sociable, and enjoys interacting with others (ब हमुखी यि त) o As an extrovert, she enjoyed attending parties and meeting new people. o Synonyms: socializer, outgoing person, gregarious individual o Antonyms: introvert, shy person, reserved individual 5. Ambivert (noun): A person whose personality has a balance of both extrovert and introvert traits (म यवत यि त) o He’s an ambivert, comfortable being social but also enjoying time alone. o Synonyms: balanced personality, versatile person o Antonyms: extreme extrovert, extreme introvert 6. Misanthrope (noun): A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society (मानव वेषी यि त) o The misanthrope lived in isolation, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. o Synonyms: cynic, recluse o Antonyms: humanitarian, philanthropist 7. Misogynist (noun): A person who dislikes or is prejudiced against women ( ी वेषी यि त) o His misogynist views were evident in how he treated women with disdain. o Synonyms: woman-hater, sexist o Antonyms: feminist, egalitarian 8. Misogamist (noun): A person who dislikes or avoids marriage ( ववाह- वरोधी यि त) o As a misogamist, he rejected the idea of marriage, believing it wasn't for him. o Synonyms: anti-marriage individual, marriage-opposer o Antonyms: marriage advocate, spouse, partner 9. Ascetic (noun): A person who practices severe self- discipline and abstains from indulgence, often for religious reasons (तप वी; संयमी यि त) o The ascetic monk lived a life of simplicity, avoiding all worldly pleasures. o Synonyms: hermit, monk, recluse o Antonyms: hedonist, pleasure-seeker, epicure 10. Egocentric (adjective): Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ( वक त) o His egocentric attitude made it difficult for him to work well with others. o Synonyms: self-centered, narcissistic, self-focused o Antonyms: altruistic, selfless, considerate 11. Egomaniac (noun): A person who is obsessively preoccupied with his own needs, desires, or interests ( वाथ ; आ ममु ध यि त) o The egomaniac could only talk about his achievements, never considering anyone else's perspective. o Synonyms: narcissist, self-obsessed person, egotist o Antonyms: modest person, altruist 12. Alter (verb): To change or modify something (बदलना) o She decided to alter her dress to fit better for the occasion. o Synonyms: modify, adjust, change o Antonyms: maintain, preserve, keep 13. Alteration (noun): The action or process of changing something (प रवतन) o The alteration of the schedule was necessary to accommodate the new requirements. o Synonyms: modification, change, adjustment o Antonyms: preservation, maintenance, stability 14. Alternate (adjective): Occurring by turns; every other (वैकि पक; बार -बार से होने वाला) o They worked on alternate days to ensure that the project stayed on track. o Synonyms: alternating, every other, substitute o Antonyms: continuous, non-alternating, fixed 15. Alternative (noun): A choice or option between two or more possibilities ( वक प) o She considered several alternatives before deciding on her career path o Synonyms: option, choice, substitute o Antonyms: necessity, requirement, only option 16. Alter Ego (noun): A second self or different version of oneself (अ टरईगो; दस ू रा यि त व) o In her writings, she used an alter ego to explore different perspectives. o Synonyms: second self, other identity, persona o Antonyms: true self, original self 17. Altercation (noun): A noisy argument or disagreement (झगड़ा; तक) o The altercation between the two colleagues was loud enough to be heard across the office. o Synonyms: argument, dispute, squabble, fracas, scuffle, brawl o Antonyms: agreement, harmony, reconciliation 18. Dexterous (adjective): Skillful and adept, especially with the hands (कुशल; द ) o The dexterous pianist impressed everyone with his intricate performance. o Synonyms: skilled, adept, nimble o Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, unskilled 19. Ambidextrous (adjective): Able to use both hands equally well (दोन हाथ से समान प से कुशल) o Her ambidextrous abilities allowed her to write with both hands simultaneously. o Synonyms: two-handed, versatile o Antonyms: one-handed, unskilled 20. Dexterity (noun): Skill and ease in using the hands or body (कुशलता; द ता) o His dexterity in juggling earned him a spot in the circus. o Synonyms: skill, agility, proficiency o Antonyms: clumsiness, ineptitude, awkwardness 21. Adroit (adjective): Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind (कुशल; चतुर) o She gave an adroit performance in the debate, handling every question with ease. o Synonyms: skillful, adept, clever o Antonyms: inept, clumsy, unskilled 22. Sinister (adjective): Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen (दभ ु ावनापूण; शैतानी) o The dark, abandoned house had a sinister appearance that made everyone uneasy. o Synonyms: threatening, menacing, eerie, evil, ominous, strange o Antonyms: benign, innocent, friendly 23. Gauche (adjective): Lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward (असहज; अ वन ) o His gauche behavior at the formal dinner made everyone uncomfortable. o Synonyms: awkward, clumsy, unpolished o Antonyms: graceful, sophisticated, polished 24. Anthropology (noun): The study of human societies, cultures, and their development (मानवशा ) o Anthropology provides insights into the cultural practices and social structures of different communities. o Synonyms: human science, social science o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include history, sociology) 25. Monogamy (noun): The practice of being married to one person at a time (एक-प नी व; एक-प त- न ठा) o Monogamy is a common practice in many cultures, emphasizing commitment to one partner. o Synonyms: single-partner marriage, exclusivity o Antonyms: polygamy, bigamy 26. Bigamy (noun): The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another ( व ववाह) o Bigamy is illegal in many countries and considered a criminal offense. o Synonyms: double marriage, dual marriage o Antonyms: monogamy, single marriage 27. Polygamy (noun): The practice of having more than one spouse simultaneously (बहु ववाह) o Polygamy is practiced in some cultures, allowing individuals to o have multiple spouses. o Synonyms: multiple marriages, poly marriage o Antonyms: monogamy, single-partner marriage 28. Misogamy (noun): The dislike or avoidance of marriage ( ववाह वरोधी) o His misogamy was evident in his refusal to consider any serious relationships. o Synonyms: anti-marriage stance, marriage avoidance o Antonyms: monogamy, pro-marriage. 29. Philanthropy (noun): The desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through donations and charitable actions (दानशीलता; परोपकार) o Her philanthropy was demonstrated through her generous donations to various charities. o Synonyms: charity, benevolence, generosity o Antonyms: miserliness, selfishness, greed 30. Polygynist (noun): A person who practices or supports polygyny, where one man has multiple wives (बहुप नीक; एकपु ष क कई पि नयां) o The polygynist culture in some societies allows a man to have more than one wife. o Synonyms: poly-marrier (specific to polygyny) o Antonyms: monogamist, single-partner individual 31. Anthropologist (noun): A person who studies anthropology (मानव व ानी) o The anthropologist spent years researching the customs and traditions of indigenous tribes. o Synonyms: human scientist, cultural researcher o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include historian, sociologist) 32. Indigenous (adjective): Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native ( वदे शी; मौ लक) o The indigenous cultures of the region have their own unique languages and traditions. o Synonyms: native, aboriginal, original o Antonyms: foreign, exotic, introduced 33. Pedagogue (noun): A teacher or educator, often with a connotation of being pedantic ( श क; श क) o The pedagogue was known for his strict teaching methods and attention to detail. o Synonyms: teacher, educator, instructor o Antonyms: student, learner 34. Pedagogy (noun): The method and practice of teaching, especially in education ( श ाशा ) o Her research focused on innovative approaches in pedagogy to enhance student learning. o Synonyms: teaching method, education theory o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include ignorance, non-education) 35. Demagogue (noun): A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than using rational argument (जनलोक यनेता; जनतं ) o The demagogue's speeches often stirred up the crowd by exploiting their fears and biases. o Synonyms: rabble-rouser, agitator, populist o Antonyms: rational leader, statesman, diplomat 36. Dermatology (noun): The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases ( वचा व ान) o She decided to specialize in dermatology to focus on treating skin conditions. o Synonyms: skin medicine, dermatological science o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include general medicine, internal medicine) 37. Taxidermy (noun): The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display (टै सीडम) o The museum's collection featured several animals preserved through taxidermy. o Synonyms: animal mounting, specimen preservation o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include naturalism, live specimens) 38. Hypodermic (adjective): Relating to or located beneath the skin ( वचाकेनीचेका; उप वचीय) o The nurse used a hypodermic needle to administer the injection. o Synonyms: subcutaneous, under-the-skin o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include superficial, external) 39. Pachyderm (noun): A thick-skinned animal, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus (मोट खाल वाला जानवर; पंखवाले) o Elephants and rhinoceroses are examples of pachyderms due to their thick skin. o Synonyms: thick-skinned animal, large mammal o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include thin-skinned animals) 40. Epidermis (noun): The outer layer of skin ( वचा क बाहर परत) o The epidermis protects the underlying tissues from external damage. o Synonyms: outer skin layer, surface layer o Antonyms: dermis (inner skin layer), subcutaneous layer 41. Ophthalmologist (noun): A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders (ने रोग वशेष ) o The ophthalmologist performed a thorough eye examination to check for any issues. o Synonyms: eye doctor, eye specialist o Antonyms: optometrist (less specialized), general practitioner 42. Monocle (noun): A single lens used to correct or enhance vision in one eye (एक आंख का च मा; मोनोकल) o He wore a monocle to give himself a distinguished appearance. o Synonyms: eye glass, single lens o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include bifocals, spectacles) 43. Ocular (adjective): Related to the eyes or vision (ने संबंधी; ने ) o The ocular examination revealed that her vision was improving. o Synonyms: eye-related, visual o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include non-visual, aural) 44. Binoculars (noun): Optical instruments with two lenses for each eye, used for seeing distant objects (बाइनोकुलर; दरू दश ) o He used binoculars to get a closer view of the birds in the distance. o Synonyms: field glasses, spyglass o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include naked eye viewing) 45. Inoculate (verb): To introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease (ट काकरण करना) o The doctor will inoculate the children against measles and other diseases. o Synonyms: vaccinate, immunize, protect o Antonyms: infect, expose, endanger 46. Psyche (noun): The human mind, soul, or spirit (मान सकता; आ मा) o Understanding the psyche is crucial for mental health professionals. o Synonyms: mind, soul, spirit, deepest thoughts of feelings of a person o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include physical, body) 47. Psychic (adjective): Relating to the mind or soul; also refers to someone who claims to have abilities beyond normal perception (मान सक; मान सक शि तय वाला) o She had a psychic ability to sense people's emotions before they spoke. o Synonyms: mental, intuitive, paranormal o Antonyms: physical, material, ordinary 48. Psychopath (noun): A person with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and egotistical traits (मनो वकृत यि त; ू र) o The criminal investigation revealed that the suspect was a psychopath with a history of violent behavior. o Synonyms: sociopath, lunatic, madman o Antonyms: empath, well-adjusted person, sane person 49. Psychotic (adjective): Pertaining to severe mental disorders that affect perception of reality (मनो वकृत; मान सकरोगी) o The patient exhibited psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. o Synonyms: delusional, insane, disturbed o Antonyms: sane, rational, balanced 50. Chiromancy (noun): The practice of palm reading to predict the future or interpret personality traits (ह तरे खा व ान) o Chiromancy, or palm reading, is often considered a form of divination. o Synonyms: palmistry, palm reading o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include skepticism, scientific analysis) 51. Chiromancer (noun): A person who practices chiromancy or palm reading (ह तरे खा वशेष ) o The chiromancer claimed to be able to predict the future based on palm lines. o Synonyms: palm reader, fortune teller o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include skeptic, non-believer) 52. Cacography (noun): Bad handwriting or spelling (अशु धलेखन; बुर ह त ल प) o The document was difficult to read due to the author's cacography. o Synonyms: poor handwriting, bad spelling o Antonyms: calligraphy, neat handwriting 53. Senile (adjective): Showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, often characterized by dementia or cognitive decline (व ृ धाव था के ल ण; बुजग ु ) o The senile behavior of the elderly man required special care and attention. o Synonyms: aged, decrepit, feeble o Antonyms: youthful, vigorous, robust 54. Senility (noun): The condition of being senile, typically involving cognitive decline or mental deterioration due to old age (बुजग ु अव था; व ृ धाव था) o Senility can significantly impact a person's memory and daily functioning. o Synonyms: old age, dementia, decrepitude o Antonyms: youthfulness, mental sharpness, vitality 55. Senescent (adjective): Growing old or aging, often showing signs of decline or deterioration (व ृ धाव था; बुढ़ापा) o The senescent tree had fewer leaves and a gnarled trunk. o Synonyms: aging, elderly, declining o Antonyms: youthful, vibrant, fresh 56. Convalescent (noun): A person recovering after illness or medical treatment ( व थ हो रहा यि त; रोगमु त) o The hospital provided special care for convalescents to aid their recovery. o Synonyms: recovering, recuperating o Antonyms: sick, ill, ailing 57. Obsolescent (adjective): Becoming obsolete or outdated; falling into disuse (पुराना; अ यवहा रक) o Many technologies become obsolescent as new innovations are developed. o Synonyms: outdated, archaic, antiquated o Antonyms: modern, current, up-to-date 58. Philologist (noun): A person who studies language in written historical sources; a linguist (भाषाशा ी) o The philologist spent years analyzing ancient texts to understand the evolution of language. o Synonyms: linguist, language scholar o Antonyms: non-linguist, layperson 59. Entomologist (noun): A scientist who studies insects (क ट व ानी) o The entomologist discovered a new species of beetle in the rainforest. o Synonyms: insect scientist, bug specialist o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include zoologist, biologist) 60. Semanticist (noun): A person who studies semantics, the meaning of words and language (अथ व ानी) o The semanticist's research focused on how word meanings evolve over time. o Synonyms: meaning theorist, linguist o Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include non-linguist, layperson)