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contextualize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/
प्रसंग में रखना, संदर्भ के अनुसार व्याख्या करना (prasang mein rakhna, sandarbh ke anusar vyakhya karna)

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

"The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students."

"शिक्षक ने ऐतिहासिक घटना को छात्रों के लिए अधिक प्रासंगिक बनाने के लिए संदर्भ में रखा।" (Shikshak ne aitihasik ghatna ko chhatron ke liye adhik prasangik banane ke liye sandarbh mein rakha.)
contiguous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/
सन्निहित (sannihit)

sharing a common border; touching

"The two continguous houses shared a wall."

"दो सन्निहित घरों ने एक दीवार साझा की।" (Do sannihit gharon ne ek deewaar saanjha ki.)
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noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
संभावना (sambhavna)

a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

"We prepared for any contingency during the project."

"हमने परियोजना के दौरान किसी भी संभावित स्थिति के लिए तैयारी की थी।" (Hamne pariyojna ke dauran kisi bhi sambhavit sthiti ke liye taiyari ki thi.)
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adjective,noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
निर्भरशील / प्रतिनिधि दल (nirbharsheel / pratinidhi dal)

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

"Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference."

"उपस्थिति पूर्व पंजीकरण पर निर्भर है। / एक प्रतिनिधि दल सम्मेलन में शामिल हुआ।" (Upasthiti purv panjikaran par nirbhar hai. / Ek pratinidhi dal sammelan mein shamil hua.)
adjective C1
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/
लगातार; निरंतर; (lagatar; nirantar;)

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

"The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying."

"निर्माण स्थल से लगातार आ रही आवाज बहुत परेशान करने वाली थी।" (nirman sthal se lagatar aa rahi awaaz bahut pareshan karne wali thi.)
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noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/
निरंतरता (nirantrata)

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

"The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding."

"परियोजना की निरंतरता अतिरिक्त धनराशि प्राप्त करने पर निर्भर थी।" (Pariyojna ki nirantarata atirikta dhanrashi prapt karne par nirbhar thi.)
noun C1
/kənˈtɪnjuəm/
निरंतरता (nirantrata)

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

"Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum."

"जीवन और मृत्यु अक्सर एक ही निरंतरता का हिस्सा माने जाते हैं।" (Jeevan aur mrityu aksar ek hi nirantrata ka hissa maane jaate hain.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒntrəbænd/
अवैध सामान (avaidh samaan)

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

"The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes."

"पुलिस ने अवैध सिगरेटों की खेप ज़ब्त की।" (Police ne avaidh sigreton ki khep zabt ki.)
verb C1
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
उल्लंघन करना (ullanghan karna)

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

"He contravened the safety regulations and was fined."

"उसने सुरक्षा नियमों का उल्लंघन किया और जुर्माना हुआ।" (Usne suraksha niyamon ka ullanghan kiya aur jurmana hua.)
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verb C1
/kənˈtraɪv/
चतुराई से योजना बनाना (chaturai se yojana banana)

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

"She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends."

"वह अपने दोस्तों को हैरान करने के लिए एक चतुर योजना बनाती है।" (Woh apne doston ko hairaan karne ke liye ek chatur yojana banati hai.)
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adjective C1
/kənˈtraɪvd/
कृत्रिम या जबरदस्ती; प्राकृतिक या स्वाभाविक नहीं (kritrim ya jabardasti; prakritik ya swabhavik nahi)

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

"The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic."

"मुवी का एंडिंग कंट्राइव्ड और अवास्तविक लगा।" (Movie ka ending contrived aur avastavik laga.)
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noun C1
/kəˈnʌndrəm/
समस्या (samasya)

a confusing and difficult problem or question

"The issue of climate change presents a serious conundrum for policymakers."

"जलवायु परिवर्तन का मुद्दा नीति निर्माताओं के लिए एक गंभीर समस्या प्रस्तुत करता है।" (Jalvayu parivartan ka mudda neeti nirmanataon ke liye ek gambhir samasya prastut karta hai.)
noun C1
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/
आरोग्य की अवस्था (arogya ki avastha)

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

"His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident."

"दुर्घटना के बाद उसका आरोग्यकाल लगभग दो महीने तक चला।" (Durghatna ke baad uska arogya kaal lagbhag do mahine tak chala.)
adjective C1
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/
सुपोषित, बीमारी या चिकित्सा उपचार से ठीक हो रहे (suposhit, bimari ya chikitsa upchar se theek ho rahe)

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

"The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients."

"अस्पताल में सुपोषित रोगियों के लिए एक विशेष वार्ड है।" (Aspataal mein suposhit rogiyon ke liye ek vishesh ward hai.)
verb C1
/kənˈviːn/
इकट्ठा होना, बैठक या सभा बुलाना (ikathha hona, baithak ya sabha bulana)

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

"The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy."

"बोर्ड कल नई नीति पर चर्चा करने के लिए एकत्र होगा।" (Board kal nai niti par charcha karne ke liye ikattha hoga.)
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verb C1
/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
मिलना/एकत्र होना (milna/ekatr hona)

to come together from different directions to meet at a point

"The roads converge at the city center."

"सड़कें शहर के केंद्र में मिलती हैं।" (Sadken shahar ke kendra mein milti hain.)
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noun C1
/kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/
समागम (samagam)

the process of coming together or becoming similar

"The convergence of technology and education is creating new opportunities."

"प्रौद्योगिकी और शिक्षा का समागम नई अवसर उत्पन्न कर रहा है।" (praudyogiki aur shiksha ka samagam nai avsar utpann kar raha hai.)
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adjective C1
/kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/
संगम की ओर बढ़ता हुआ (sangam ki aur badhta hua)

tending to move toward a common point or result

"The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake."

"दो नदियाँ झील में प्रवेश करने से पहले एक संगम मार्ग पर जाती हैं।" (Do nadiyan jheel mein pravesh karne se pehle ek sangam marg par jaati hain.)
convex definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒnvɛks/
बहिर्मुखी, गोलाकार (bahirmukhi, golakar)

curved or rounded outward

"The lens has a convex shape to focus light."

"लेंस का एक कांवेक्स आकार है जो प्रकाश को केंद्रित करने के लिए।" (Lens ka ek convex aakaar hai jo prakash ko kendrit karne ke liye.)
conveyance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈveɪəns/
परिवहन, यातायात, वाहन (parivahan, yatrayat, vahan)

the act of transporting or communicating something; a vehicle or means of transport

"The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather."

"माल का परिवहन खराब मौसम के कारण देर से हुआ।" (Maal ka parivahan kharab mausam ke kaaran der se hua.)
convoluted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/
जटिल, उलझा हुआ (jatil, uljha hua)

complex, intricate, and difficult to follow

"The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I lost track halfway."

"मूवी की कहानी इतनी जटिल थी कि मैं बीच में ही रास्ता खो बैठा।" (Movie ki kahani itni jatil thi ki main beech mein hi rasta kho baitha.)
convoy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/
काफिला (kaafila)

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

"The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn."

"सैन्य काफिला सुबह-सुबह रेगिस्तान में यात्रा कर रहा था।" (Sainya kaafila subah-subah registhaan mein yatra kar raha tha.)
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noun C1
/kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
संचलन (sanchalan)

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

"The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children."

"दवा ने बच्चों में संकुचन को रोकने में मदद की।" (Dawa ne bachcho mein sanchalan ko rokne mein madad ki.)
coop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kuːp/
मुर्गियों या अन्य पक्षियों के लिए एक छोटा बाड़ा या पिंजरा (murgiyon ya anya pakshiyon ke liye ek chhota baada ya pinjra)

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

"The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning."

"किसान हर सुबह कूप में मुर्गियों को चेक करता था।" (Kisan har subah koop mein murgiyon ko check karta tha.)
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adjective C1
/ˈkoʊpiəs/
प्रचुर (prachoor)

abundant in supply or quantity

"She took copious notes during the lecture."

"उसने व्याख्यान के दौरान प्रचुर नोट्स लिए।" (Usne vyakhyan ke dauran prachoor notes liye.)
Cordial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
आत्मीय और मित्रवत् (aatmeey aur mitravat)

warm and friendly; heartfelt

"They exchanged cordial greetings after the meeting."

"Unhone baithak ke baad aatmeeyata se abhivadan kiya." (Unhone baithak ke baad aatmeeyata se abhivadan kiya.)
Cordiality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/
सौम्यता; मित्रवत व्यवहार (saumyata; mitravat vyavhaar)

sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior

"The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable."

"होस्ट की सौम्यता ने सभी मेहमानों को स्वागत और आरामदायक महसूस कराया।" (Host ki saumyata ne sabhi mehmaanon ko swaagat aur aaraamdaayak mehsoos karaaya.)
adverb C1
/ˈkɔːrdiəli/
सादर (sadar)

in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely

"You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony."

"आपको हमारे शादी समारोह में सादर निमंत्रित किया जाता है।" (Aapko hamare shaadi samaroah mein sadar nimantrit kiya jaata hai.)
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noun C1
/ˈkɔːrdən/
घेराव (gherav)

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

"The police set up a cordon around the crime scene."

"पुलिस ने अपराध स्थल के चारों ओर एक घेराव स्थापित किया।" (Police ne aparadh sthal ke charon or ek gherav sthapit kiya.)
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noun C1
/ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/
राज्याभिषेक (raajyabhishek)

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

"The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people."

"नए राजा का राज्याभिषेक हजारों लोगों की उपस्थिति में हुआ।" (Naye raja ka raajyabhishek hazaron logon ki upasthiti mein hua.)
coroner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒrənər/
मृत्यु जांच अधिकारी (mrityu jaanch adhikari)

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

"The coroner determined the cause of death was natural."

"कोरोनर ने तय किया कि मौत प्राकृतिक थी।" (Coroner ne tay kiya ki maut prakritik thi.)
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adjective, noun C1
/ˈkɔːrpərəl/
शारीरिक/सैन्य कॉर्पोरल (sharirik/sainya corporal)

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

"He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake."

"उसने अपनी गलती के लिए शारीरिक सजा भोगी।" (Usne apni galti ke liye sharirik saza bhogi.)
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noun C1
/kɔːr/
सेना की शाखा, समूह (sena ki shakha, samuh)

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

"He joined the army corps after graduation."

"उन्होंने स्नातक के बाद सेना की शाखा में शामिल हो गए।" (Unhone snatak ke baad sena ki shakha mein shamil ho gaye.)
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noun C1
/ˈkɔːrpəs/
संग्रह, मुख्य भाग (sangrah, mukhya bhag)

a collection of written texts, or the main body of something

"The linguist analyzed a large corpus of English literature."

"भाषाविद ने अंग्रेजी साहित्य का एक बड़ा संग्रह विश्लेषित किया।" (Bhashavid ne Angrezi sahitye ka ek bada sangrah vishleshit kiya.)
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verb C1
/ˈkɒrəleɪt/
आपस में संबंध होना (aaps mein sambandh hona)

to have a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

"High stress levels often correlate with poor health."

"हाई स्ट्रेस लेवल्स अक्सर खराब स्वास्थ्य के साथ कोरिलेट करते हैं।" (High stress levels aksar kharaab swasthya ke saath correlate karte hain.)
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verb C1
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/
सत्यापित करना (satyapit karna)

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

"The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi."

"गवाह ने प्रतिवादी के अलिबी की पुष्टि की।" (Gawah ne pratibadi ke alibi ki pushti ki.)
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verb C1
/kəˈrəʊd/
क्षय करना (kshay karna)

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

"The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water."

"लोहे की पाइपें समय के साथ साथ क्षय हो गईं।" (Lohe ki pipein samay ke saath saath kshay ho gayi.)
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noun C1
/kəˈrəʊʒən/
जंग, क्षय (jang, kshay)

the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials

"The boat's hull suffered serious corrosion from the saltwater."

"नौका के धक्के को नमक वाले पानी से गंभीर जंग का सामना करना पड़ा।" (Nauka ke dhakke ko namak wale pani se gambhir jang ka samna karna pada.)
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adjective C1
/kəˈrəʊsɪv/
क्षयकारी, घातक (kshaykaari, ghaatak)

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

"The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care."

"रासायनिक पदार्थ अत्यधिक क्षयकारी है और इसे सावधानी से संभालना चाहिए।" (Rasayanik padarth atyadhik kshaykaari hai aur ise saavdhaani se sambhalna chahiye.)
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adjective C1
/ˈkɒz.mɪk/
ब्रह्मांडीय, विशाल (brahmandiya, vishal)

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

"Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe."

"खगोलशास्त्री ब्रह्मांड को समझने के लिए कॉस्मिक घटनाओं का अध्ययन करते हैं।" (Khagolshastri brahmand ko samajhne ke liye cosmic ghatnaon ka adhyayan karte hain.)
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noun C1
/kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/
कोस्मोलॉजी (cosmology)

the science of the origin and development of the universe

"She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe."

"उसने ब्रह्मांड के उत्पत्ति को समझने के लिए कॉस्मोलॉजी का अध्ययन किया।" (Usne brahmand ke utpatti ko samajhne ke liye cosmology ka adhyayan kiya.)
cosmopolitan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/
विश्वव्यापी (vishvavyapi)

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

"He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels."

"उसकी व्यापक यात्राओं के कारण उसका एक कॉस्मोपॉलिटन दृष्टिकोण है।" (Uski vyapak yatraon ke karan uska ek cosmopolitan drishtikon hai.)
Cosmos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒzmɒs/
ब्रह्मांड (brahmand)

the universe seen as a well-ordered whole

"Astronomers study the cosmos to learn about the universe's structure."

"खगोलज्ञानी ब्रह्मांड के संरचना को जानने के लिए ब्रह्मांड का अध्ययन करते हैं।" (Khagolgyani brahmand ke sanrachna ko janane ke liye brahmand ka adhyayan karte hain.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/
कॉटन कपड़ा (kottan kapda)

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."

"कॉटन कपड़ा गर्मी के कपड़े के लिए आदर्श है।" (kottan kapda garmi ke kapde ke liye aadarsh hai)
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noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/
मुकाबला, अभिव्यक्ति; समर्थन (mukabla, abhibyakti; samarthan)

a person's face or expression; support or approval

"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."

"उसका प्रसन्न चेहरा कमरे को रोशन कर दिया।" (Uska prasann chehra kamre ko roshan kar diya.)
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noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/
प्रत्यावेदन, उलट दावा (pratyavedan, ulat dawa)

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."

"प्रतिवादी ने शिकायतकर्ता के खिलाफ एक प्रत्यावेदन दायर किया।" (Prativadi ne shikayatkarata ke khilaf ek pratyavedan daayar kiya.)
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verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/
प्रतिक्रियाविरोधी कार्य करना (pratikriyavirodhi karya karna)

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."

"दवा इलाज के दुष्प्रभावों को काउंटरऐक्ट करने में मदद करती है।" (Dawa ilaaj ke dushprabhavon ko counteract karne mein madad karti hai.)
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verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/
प्रतिकूल प्रभाव को संतुलित करना (pratikool prabhav ko santulit karna)

to offset or balance the effect of something

"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."

"व्यायाम तनाव के नकारात्मक प्रभाव को संतुलित कर सकता है।" (Vyayam tanav ke nakaratmak prabhav ko santulit kar sakta hai.)
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adjective, verb, noun C1
/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
नकल (nakal)

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."

"पुलिस ने नकल के नोटों का एक बैच जब्त किया।" (Polis ne nakal ke noton ka ek batch zabt kiya.)
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adjective C1
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
विरोधाभासी (virodhabhaasi)

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."

"उसका तरीका विरोधाभासी लगता है, लेकिन यह वास्तव में काम करता है।" (Uska tareeka virodhabhaasi lagta hai, lekin yah vastav mein kaam karta hai.)