Unit 68
1. sedition (n.) – incitement of rebellion
Example: The pamphlet’s call for revolution was deemed sedition.
Synonyms: insurrection, mutiny, subversion
Antonyms: loyalty, obedience
Nepali Meaning: राजद्रोह; विद्रोह उत्तेजना
Nepali Example: पत्रिकाको क्रान्तिको आह्वानलाई राजद्रोह ठहरियो।
2. sedulous (adj.) – diligent and persistent
Example: Her sedulous work ethic impressed her supervisors.
Synonyms: assiduous, industrious, painstaking
Antonyms: lazy, negligent
Nepali Meaning: परिश्रमी; लगनशील
Nepali Example: उनको परिश्रमी कार्य नीतिले अधिकारीहरूलाई प्रभावित गर्यो।
3. seismic (adj.) – relating to earthquakes
Example: The region implemented strict seismic building codes.
Synonyms: tectonic, earthshaking
Antonyms: (no direct antonym)
Nepali Meaning: भूकम्प सम्बन्धी
Nepali Example: क्षेत्रले कडा भूकम्प सम्बन्धी भवन नियमावली लागू गर्यो।
4. sensual (adj.) – relating to physical pleasure
Example: The massage provided sensual relaxation.
Synonyms: carnal, voluptuous, hedonistic
Antonyms: ascetic, spiritual
Nepali Meaning: भौतिक सुख सम्बन्धी
Nepali Example: मालिसले भौतिक सुखद विश्राम दियो।
5. sensuous (adj.) – appealing to the senses
Example: The poet’s sensuous descriptions evoked vivid imagery.
Synonyms: aesthetic, lush, rich
Antonyms: plain, unadorned
Nepali Meaning: इन्द्रियहरूलाई आकर्षक
Nepali Example: कविको इन्द्रियहरूलाई आकर्षक वर्णनले ज्वलन्त छवि उत्पन्न गर्यो।
6. sentient (adj.) – conscious and aware
Example: Many scientists believe dolphins are highly sentient beings.
Synonyms: conscious, perceptive, cognizant
Antonyms: insentient, unaware
Nepali Meaning: चेतनाशील; सचेत
Nepali Example: धेरै वैज्ञानिकहरू डल्फिनहरू अत्यधिक चेतनाशील प्राणी हुन् भन्ने विश्वास गर्छन्।
7. servile (adj.) – overly submissive
Example: The dictator demanded servile obedience from his staff.
Synonyms: obsequious, subservient, fawning
Antonyms: dominant, assertive
Nepali Meaning: अत्यधिक आज्ञाकारी
Nepali Example: तानाशाहले आफ्नो कर्मचारीहरूबाट अत्यधिक आज्ञाकारिता मागे।
8. sextant (n.) – navigational instrument
Example: Ancient sailors used sextants to navigate by the stars.
Synonyms: (no exact synonyms)
Antonyms: (no direct antonym)
Nepali Meaning: नौचालन यन्त्र
Nepali Example: प्राचीन नाविकहरूले ताराहरूद्वारा नौचालन गर्न सेक्सट्यान्ट प्रयोग गर्थे।
9. shard (n.) – fragment of broken pottery
Example: Archaeologists found shards of ancient pottery.
Synonyms: fragment, piece, splinter
Antonyms: whole, complete item
Nepali Meaning: भाँडाको भग्नावशेष
Nepali Example: पुरातत्वविद्हरूले प्राचीन भाँडाका भग्नावशेषहरू फेला पारे।
10. sidereal (adj.) – relating to stars
Example: Astronomers measure time in sidereal days.
Synonyms: astral, stellar
Antonyms: terrestrial
Nepali Meaning: ताराहरू सम्बन्धी
Nepali Example: खगोलविद्हरूले समय ताराहरू सम्बन्धी दिनहरूमा नाप्छन्।