Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

audacity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɔːˈdæsəti/
दुस्साहस (dusahas)

the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful boldness

"He had the audacity to question the professor in class."

"उसने क्लास में प्रोफेसर से सवाल करने का दुस्साहस किया।" (Usne class mein professor se sawal karne ka dusahas kiya.)
Audible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɔːdəbl/
श्रव्य (shravy)

able to be heard

"Her voice was barely audible over the noise of the crowd."

"उसकी आवाज़ भीड़ के शोर में मुश्किल से सुनाई दे रही थी।" (Uski aawaaz bheed ke shor mein mushkil se sunayi de rahi thi.)
auditory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/
श्रवण-संबंधी (oditri)

Relating to the sense of hearing.

"The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills."

"यह व्याख्यान छात्रों के श्रवण आधारित सीखने के कौशल को बेहतर बनाने के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया था।" (yah vyaakhyaan chhaatron ke shravanatmaka seekhne ke kaushal ko behtar banane ke liye dizain kiya gaya tha)
augment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/
बढ़ाना (badhana)

To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.

"The company plans to augment its workforce with new recruits."

"कंपनी अपनी कार्यबल को नए भर्ती कर्मचारियों के साथ बढ़ाने की योजना बना रही है।" (Kampani apni karyabal ko naye bharti karmachariyon ke saath badhane ki yojana bana rahi hai.)
augmentation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɔːɡ.mɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
वृद्धि (vruddhi)

Enhancing or increasing the effectiveness or quality of something.

"Augmented reality (AR) enables augmentation of real-world experiences."

"ऑगमेंटेड रियलिटी (एआर) वास्तविकता के अनुभवों को बढ़ाने में सक्षम बनाता है।" (Augmented reality (AR) vastavikta ke anubhavon ko badhane mein saksham banata hai.)
augmented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd
वर्धित, उन्नत, विस्तारित (vardhit, unnath, vistarit)

having been made greater in size or value.

"The new software provided augmented reality features."

"नया सॉफ़्टवेयर ने ऑगमेंटेड रियलिटी फीचर्स प्रदान किए।" (Naya software ne augmented reality features pradan kiye.)
augmenting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ
वृद्धि करना (vruddhi karna)

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

"Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare."

"स्वास्थ्य देखभाल में सुधार के साथ जीवन प्रत्याशा बढ़ रही है।" (Swasthya dekhbhal mein sudhaar ke saath jeevan pratyasha badh rahi hai.)
aural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɔːrəl/
श्रवण-संबंधी (shravan-sambandhi)

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

"The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one."

"व्याख्यान एक श्रवण अनुभव था, जैसे कि एक बौद्धिक अनुभव भी था।" (Vyakhan ek shravan anubhav tha, jaise ki ek bauddhik anubhav bhi tha.)
aurora definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɔːˈrɔːrə/
आकाशीय आभा (aakashiy aabha)

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

"We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora."

"हम नॉर्वे यात्रा पर उत्तरी आकाशगंगा देखने गए थे।" (Ham Norway yatra par uttari aakashganga dekhne gaye the.)
auspicious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/
शुभ (shubh)

Suggesting a positive or favorable outcome; fortunate.

"The wedding was held on an auspicious day."

"विवाह एक शुभ दिन पर हुआ था।" (Vivah ek shubh din par hua tha.)
austere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɔːˈstɪə/
कठोर, सरल (kathor, saral)

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

"The monk lived an austere life in the mountains."

"भिक्षु ने पहाड़ों में एक कठोर जीवन जीया।" (Bhikshu ne paharoon mein ek kathor jeevan jiya.)
austerity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɒˈstɛrɪti/
कठोरता, अर्थव्यवस्था में संकुचन (kathorta, arthvyavastha mein sankuchan)

Sternness or severity in manner or attitude; also strict economic policies.

"The government introduced new austerity measures."

"सरकार ने नए कठोरता उपाय पेश किए।" (Sarkar ne naye kathorta upay pesh kiye.)
authenticate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/
प्रमाणित करना (pramanit karna)

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

"The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions."

"बैंक ऑनलाइन लेनदेन प्रमाणित करने के लिए उन्नत तकनीकी का उपयोग करती है।" (Bank online lendan pramanit karne ke liye unnath takneek ka upyog karti hai.)
authoritarian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛəriən/
तानाशाही (tanashaahi)

Favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, often at the expense of personal freedom.

"The regime was highly authoritarian, suppressing all forms of dissent."

"सत्तारूढ़ व्यवस्था अत्यधिक तानाशाही थी, जो सभी प्रकार के असहमति को दबाती थी।" (sattarooh vyavastha atyadhik tanashaahi thi, jo sabhi prakaar ke asahmati ko dabaati thi.)
authoritative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/
अधिकारपूर्ण (adhikarpoorn)

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

"She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room."

"उसने एक अधिकारपूर्ण आवाज़ में बात की जिससे कमरा चुप हो गया।" (Usne ek adhikarpurn awaaz mein baat ki jisse kamra chup ho gaya.)
autocracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/
तानाशाही (tanashahi)

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

"The country suffered under decades of autocracy."

"देश दशकों तक तानाशाही के तहत पीड़ित रहा।" (Desh dashko tak tanashahi ke tahat peedit raha.)
autocrat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɔːtəkræt/
तानाशाह (tanashah)

A ruler with absolute power.

"The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist."

"तानाशाह ने लोहे की मुट्ठी से देश पर शासन किया।" (Tanashah ne lohe ki mutthi se desh par shasan kiya.)
autocratic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
तानाशाही (tanashahi)

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

"The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas."

"प्रबंधक की तानाशाही शैली कर्मचारियों को उनके विचारों को साझा करने से हतोत्साहित करती थी।" (Prabandhak ki tanashahi shaili karyakartao ko unke vicharon ko saanjha karne se hatotsahit karti thi.)
automaton definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɔːˈtɒmətən/
स्वचालित यंत्र (swachalit yantra)

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

"He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion."

"वह एक ऑटोमेटन की तरह काम करता था, बिना कोई भावना दिखाए।" (Wah ek automaton ki tarah kaam karta tha, bina koi bhavana dikhaye.)
autonomous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
स्वायत्त (svayatt)

Having the freedom to govern or control oneself; independent.

"The region is largely autonomous and makes its own decisions."

"क्षेत्र अधिकांशतः स्वायत्त है और अपने निर्णय स्वयं लेता है।" (kshetra adhikanshatah svayatt hai aur apne nirnay svayam leta hai.)
autonomously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/
स्वतंत्र रूप से (svatantra roop se)

In an independent or self-governing manner.

"The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention."

"रोबोट मानव हस्तक्षेप के बिना स्वतंत्र रूप से काम कर सकता है।" (Robot maanav hastakshep ke bina svatantra roop se kaam kar sakta hai.)
autopsy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/ˈɔːtɒpsi/
पोस्टमॉर्टम (postmortem)

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

"The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning."

"पोस्टमॉर्टम ने यह खुलासा किया कि शिकार जहर से मरा था।" (Postmortem ne yah khulasa kiya ki shikar zehar se mara tha.)
autumnal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
शरदकालीन (sharadkaleen)

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

"The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest."

"लाल और सुनहरे शरदकालीन रंगों ने जंगल को भर दिया।" (Laal aur sunahare sharadkaleen rangon ne jangalon ko bhar diya.)
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adjective, noun C1
/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/
सहायक (sahayak)

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

"The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies."

"अस्पताल में आपातकाल के लिए एक सहायक बिजली जनरेटर है।" (aspataal mein aapaatkaal ke liye ek sahayak bijli janarator hai.)
avant-garde definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/
आधुनिक कला (aadhunik kala)

innovative, experimental, or ahead of its time, especially in the arts and culture

"The gallery featured avant-garde paintings that challenged traditional styles."

"गैलरी में आधुनिक कला की पेंटिंग्स प्रदर्शित की गई थीं जो पारंपरिक शैलियों को चुनौती देती थीं।" (Gallery mein aadhunik kala ki paintings pradarshit ki gayi thi jo paramparik shailiyon ko chunauti deti thi.)
avantgarde definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/
अग्रगामी (agragami)

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

"The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art."

"20वीं सदी का अग्रगामी आधुनिक कला को नया रूप दे रहा था।" (20vi sadi ka agragami aadhunik kala ko naya roop de raha tha.)
avatar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈævətɑːr/
अवतार (avatar)

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

"She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image."

"उसने अपनी सोशल मीडिया अवतार को एक नए कार्टून चित्र में बदल दिया।" (Usne apni social media avatar ko ek naye cartoon chitra mein badal diya.)
avenge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈvɛndʒ/
प्रतिशोध लेना (pratishodh lena)

to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another

"He vowed to avenge his brother's death."

"उसने अपने भाई की मौत का बदला लेने की कसम खाई।" (Usne apne bhai ki maut ka badla lene ki kasam khai.)
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adjective C1
/əˈvɜːrs/
अवर्स (avers)

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

"He was averse to taking unnecessary risks."

"वह अनावश्यक जोखिम लेने के लिए अवर्स था।" (Vah anavashyak jokhim lene ke liye avers tha.)
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noun C1
/əˈvɜːrʒən/
नफ़रत (nafrat)

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

"She has a strong aversion to smoking."

"वह धूम्रपान के प्रति एक मजबूत नफ़रत रखती है।" (Wah dhumrapan ke prati ek majboot nafrat rakhti hai.)
avid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈæv.ɪd/
उत्साही (utsahi)

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

"She is an avid reader of mystery novels."

"वह रहस्य उपन्यासों की एक उत्साही पाठक है।" (Vah rahasya upanyason ki ek utsahi pathak hai.)
awash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈwɒʃ/
पानी से भरा हुआ (pani se bhara hua)

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

"The market was awash with cheap imported goods."

"बाजार सस्ते आयातित सामान से अवाश था।" (Bazar saste ayatith saman se awash tha.)
awning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɔːnɪŋ/
छतरी (chhatri)

a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain

"We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain."

"हम भारी बारिश से बचने के लिए छतरी के नीचे बैठे थे।" (Hum bhaari baarish se bachne ke liye chhatri ke neeche baithe the.)
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adverb C1
/əˈraɪ/
गलत (galat)

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

"The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed."

"मौसम अचानक बदलने पर योजना गलत हो गई।" (Mausam achanak badalne par yojana galat ho gayi.)
axiom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæk.si.əm/
सिद्धांत (siddhant)

a statement or principle that is generally accepted as true

"It is an axiom of economics that supply creates its own demand."

"यह एक आर्थिक सिद्धांत है कि आपूर्ति अपनी मांग उत्पन्न करती है।" (Yeh ek aarthik siddhant hai ki aapoorti apni maang utpann karti hai.)
aye definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/aɪ/
हाँ (haan)

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

"The committee voted aye on the proposal."

"कमिटी ने प्रस्ताव पर हाँ वोट किया।" (Kumiti ne prastaav par haan vote kiya.)