Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun, verb C1
/ˈfɛrɪt/
फेरेट, खोज करना या जानकारी प्राप्त करना (feret, khoj karna ya jankari prapt karna)

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

"He ferreted out the hidden documents."

"उसने छिपे हुए दस्तावेज़ों को बाहर निकाला।" (Usne chhipe huye dastavezon ko baahar nikaala.)
fertilization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
उर्वरक आवेदन (urvark aavedan)

The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.

"Organic fertilization enhances soil health."

"ऑर्गेनिक उर्वरक आवेदन मृदा स्वास्थ्य को बढ़ाता है।" (Organic urvarak aavedan mrida swasthya ko badhata hai.)
verb C1
/ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/
उर्वरक डालना (urvarak dalna)

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

"Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield."

"किसान फसल की पैदावार बढ़ाने के लिए खेतों में उर्वरक डालते हैं।" (Kisan fasal ki paidawar badhane ke liye kheton mein urvarak daalte hain.)
fervent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfɜːr.vənt/
उत्साही, जोश से भरा हुआ (utsahi, josh se bhara hua)

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

"She gave a fervent speech about climate change."

"उसने जलवायु परिवर्तन पर एक उत्साही भाषण दिया।" (Usne jalvayu parivartan par ek utsahi bhashan diya.)
adverb C1
/ˈfɜː.vənt.li/
जोरदार तरीके से; दिल से; (jordar tareeke se; dil se;)

with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm

"She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true."

"वह जोरदार तरीके से उम्मीद करती थी कि उसके सपने सच होंगे।" (vah jordar tareeke se ummid karti thi ki uske sapne sach honge.)
fervor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɜːrvər/
उत्साह, तीव्र भावना (utsah, tivr bhavna)

intense and passionate feeling

"She spoke with great fervor about the importance of education."

"उसने शिक्षा के महत्व के बारे में बड़ी उर्जा से बात की।" (Usne shiksha ke mahatva ke baare mein badi urja se baat ki.)
noun C1
/ˈfɛtɪʃ/
अत्यधिक या असंगत प्रवृत्ति (atyadhik ya asangat pravritti)

an excessive or irrational devotion to something

"He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps."

"उसे दुर्लभ टिकट संग्रह करने का एक फेटिश है।" (Use durlabh tikat sangrah karne ka ek fetish hai.)
fetus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfiːtəs/
भ्रूण (bhroon)

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg

"The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy."

"डॉक्टर ने गर्भावस्था के दौरान भ्रूण के विकास की व्याख्या की।" (Daktar ne garbhavastha ke dauran bhroon ke vikas ki vyakhya ki.)
feud definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fjuːd/
विरोध, दुश्मनी (virodh, dushmani)

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups

"The two families have been in a feud for generations."

"दोनों परिवारों में कई पीढ़ियों से विवाद चल रहा है।" (Donon parivaron mein kai peedhiyon se vivaad chal raha hai.)
feudal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfjuː.dəl/
फ़्यूडल (fyudal)

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

"The castle is a remnant of the feudal era."

"महल फ़्यूडल युग का एक अवशेष है।" (Mahal fyudal yug ka ek avashesh hai)
noun C1
/ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/
फ्यूडलिज़म (feudalism)

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

"Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe."

"फ्यूडलिज़म ने मध्यकालीन यूरोप की राजनीतिक संरचना को आकार दिया था।" (Feudalism ne madhyakalīn Yūrop kī rājnīti sanskṛti ko ākar diyā thā.)
noun C1
/fiˈæs.koʊ/
पूर्ण विफलता (purn viphalta)

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

"The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning."

"इस आयोजन में खराब योजना के कारण एक पूरी विफलता हो गई।" (Is aayojan mein kharab yojana ke karan ek puri viphalta ho gayi.)
adjective C1
/ˈfɪkəl/
अस्थिर, परिवर्तनशील (asthir, parivartansheel)

changing frequently in loyalty, interest, or affection

"She is so fickle that she changes her mind every hour."

"वह इतनी अस्थिर है कि वह हर घंटे अपना विचार बदलती है।" (Woh itni asthir hai ki har ghante apna vichar badalti hai.)
adjective C1
/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
काल्पनिक, झूठा (kalpnik, jhootha)

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

"The story he told was entirely fictitious."

"उसने जो कहानी सुनाई वह पूरी तरह से काल्पनिक थी।" (Usne jo kahani sunayi woh poori tarah se kalpnik thi.)
fidelity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fɪˈdelɪti/
निष्ठा, विश्वासघात (nishtha, vishwastata)

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief; loyalty

"Their fidelity to the team was admired by everyone."

"उनकी टीम के प्रति निष्ठा को सभी ने सराहा।" (Unki team ke prati nishtha ko sabhi ne saraha.)
verb C1
/ˈfɪdʒɪt/
बेचैन होना, अस्थिर होना (bechain hona, asthir hona)

to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience

"The child began to fidget during the long lecture."

"बच्चे ने लंबे व्याख्यान के दौरान फिज़िट करना शुरू कर दिया।" (Bachche ne lambe vyakhyan ke dauran fidget karna shuru kar diya.)
fiend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fiːnd/
राक्षस, दुष्ट व्यक्ति (raakshas, dusht vyakti)

an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing

"He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles."

"जब पहेलियों की बात आती है तो वह सचमुच एक राक्षस है।" (Jab paheliyon ki baat aati hai to wah sachmuch ek raakshas hai.)
adjective C1
/ˈfaɪə.ri/
प्रचंड; उग्र; गर्म स्वभाव का; (prachand; ugra; garm swabhav ka)

burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion

"She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly."

"उसका एक प्रचंड स्वभाव है जो जल्दी उग्र हो जाता है।" (uska ek prachand swabhav hai jo jaldi ugra ho jata hai)
figurative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfɪɡərətɪv/
रूपकात्मक (roopakaatmak)

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

"She used figurative language to describe her feelings."

"उसने अपनी भावनाओं का वर्णन करने के लिए रूपकात्मक भाषा का उपयोग किया।" (Usne apni bhavnaon ka varnan karne ke liye roopakaatmak bhasha ka upyog kiya.)
figurehead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/
प्रतीकात्मक नेता (pratikatmak neta)

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

"The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority."

"राजा केवल एक प्रतीकात्मक नेता था, उसके पास कोई असली अधिकार नहीं था।" (Raja keval ek pratikatmak neta tha, uske paas koi asli adhikar nahi tha.)
figurine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/
छोटा मूर्तिकला (chhota moortikala)

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

"She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina."

"उसने एक नृत्य करती बैलेरीना की चीनी मूर्तिकला खरीदी।" (Usne ek nritya karti ballerina ki cheeni moortikala khareedi.)
noun C1
/fɪlθ/
गंदगी (gandagi)

dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption

"The streets were full of filth after the storm."

"तूफान के बाद सड़कों पर गंदगी भरी हुई थी।" (Toofan ke baad sadkon par gandagi bhari hui thi.)
finale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fɪˈnɑːleɪ/
अंतिम भाग (antim bhag)

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

"The concert ended with a spectacular finale."

"संगीत समारोह एक शानदार फिनाले के साथ समाप्त हुआ।" (Sangeet samaroh ek shandaar finale ke saath samaapt hua.)
noun C1
/faɪˈnælɪti/
निष्कर्षता (nishkarshta)

the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness

"The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality."

"न्यायाधीश का निर्णय मामले को निष्कर्षता का अहसास दिला दिया।" (Nyayadhish ka nirnay mamle ko nishkarshta ka ahsas dila diya.)
noun C1
/fɪˈnænʃɪər/
वित्तीय सलाहकार (vittiya salahkaar)

a person who manages large amounts of money or investments

"The financier advised the company on its investments."

"वित्तीय सलाहकार ने कंपनी को उसके निवेश पर सलाह दी।" (Vittiya salahkaar ne company ko uske nivesh par salah di.)
finesse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fɪˈnɛs/
कला, निपुणता (kala, nipunta)

skillful and subtle handling of a situation

"She handled the negotiations with great finesse."

"उसने बातचीत को बड़ी कला और निपुणता से संभाला।" (Usne baatcheet ko badi kala aur nipunta se sambhala.)
adjective C1
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/
सीमित, समाप्त (seemit, samaapt)

having limits or bounds; not infinite

"Our resources are finite, so we must use them wisely."

"हमारे संसाधन सीमित हैं, इसलिए हमें उन्हें समझदारी से उपयोग करना चाहिए।" (Hamare sansadhan seemit hain, isliye humein unhe samajhdari se upyog karna chahiye.)
firearm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfaɪərɑːm/
हथियार (hathiyar)

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

"The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation."

"पुलिस ने जांच के दौरान एक छिपा हुआ फ़ायरआर्म पाया।" (Police ne jaanch ke dauran ek chhupa hua firearm paaya.)
firewall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/
फायरवॉल (firewall)

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

"A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks."

"एक फायरवॉल नेटवर्क्स को साइबर हमलों से बचाती है।" (Ek firewall networks ko cyber hamlon se bachati hai.)
fiscal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfɪs.kəl/
आर्थिक (aarthik)

relating to government revenue, taxes, or financial matters

"The government announced new fiscal policies to boost the economy."

"सरकार ने अर्थव्यवस्था को बढ़ावा देने के लिए नई आर्थिक नीतियाँ घोषित की हैं।" (Sarkar ne arthvyavastha ko badhawa dene ke liye nai aarthik neetiyan ghoshit ki hain.)
fishmonger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/
मछली विक्रेता (machhli vikreta)

a person or store that sells fish

"I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger."

"मैंने स्थानीय मछली विक्रेता से ताजे सालमन खरीदी।" (Maine sthaanee machhli vikreta se taaje saalman khareedi.)
fissure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈfɪʃ.ər/
दरार (darar)

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

"The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road."

"भूकंप के कारण सड़क में एक गहरी दरार बन गई।" (Bhookamp ke karan sadak mein ek gehri darar ban gayi.)
fixation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/
अत्यधिक आसक्ति या किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ के प्रति निरंतर रुचि (atyadhik asakti ya kisi vyakti ya cheez ke prati nirantar ruchi)

An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

"His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion."

"उसकी परफेक्शनिज़म पर अत्यधिक आसक्ति ने प्रोजेक्ट की समाप्ति में देरी कर दी।" (Uski perfectionism par atyadhik asakti ne project ki samapti mein deri kar di.)
adverb C1
/ˈfɪksɪdli/
स्थिरता से (sthirata se)

in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration

"He stared fixedly at the painting."

"वह चित्रकारी को स्थिरता से देखता रहा।" (vah chitrakari ko sthirata se dekhta raha.)
flagging definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈflæɡɪŋ/
कमजोर होना, थक जाना, या उत्साह कम होना (kamzor hona, thak jana, ya utsah kam hona)

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

"After hours of work, his energy was flagging."

"घंटों के काम के बाद उसकी ऊर्जा कमजोर हो रही थी।" (Ghanton ke kaam ke baad uski urja kamzor ho rahi thi.)
flagrant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfleɪɡrənt/
चौंकाने वाला और स्पष्ट रूप से गलत (chonkane wala aur spast roop se galat)

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

"It was a flagrant violation of the rules."

"यह नियमों का एक स्पष्ट उल्लंघन था।" (Yeh niyamon ka ek spasht ullanghan tha.)
flair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/flɛr/
प्राकृतिक प्रतिभा या विशिष्ट शैली (prakritik pratibha ya vishisht shaili)

a natural talent or ability; distinctive elegance or style

"She has a flair for painting that sets her apart."

"उसकी चित्रकला में एक अद्भुत फ्लेयर है जो उसे अलग बनाता है।" (Uski chitrakala mein ek adbhut flair hai jo use alag banata hai.)
flamboyant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/flæmˈbɔɪənt/
आकर्षक, रंगीन या आत्मविश्वासी (aakarshak, rangeen ya atmvishwasi)

showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively

"His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party."

"उसकी आकर्षक शैली ने पार्टी में सभी का ध्यान आकर्षित किया।" (Uski aakarshak shaili ne party mein sabhi ka dhyan aakarshit kiya.)
Flannel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈflæn.əl/
फ्लैनेल (flanel)

a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised

"He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter."

"उसने सर्दी में एक गर्म फ्लैनेल शर्ट पहनी थी।" (usne sardi mein ek garm flanel shirt pehni thi।)
flashy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈflæʃi/
चमकदार, ध्यान आकर्षित करने वाला (chamakdaar, dhyaan aakarshit karne waala)

ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention

"He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets."

"उसने शहर की सड़कों पर चमकदार स्पोर्ट्स कार चलाई।" (Usne shahar ki sadkon par chamakdaar sports car chalaayi.)
Flat fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/flæt fɪʃ/
चपटी मछली (chapti machhli)

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

"Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling."

"सोल और फ्लाउंडर जैसी चपटी मछलियाँ ग्रिल करने के लिए उत्कृष्ट होती हैं।" (sol aur flounder jaisi chapti machhliyan gril karne ke liye utkrsht hoti hain)
Flattery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈflæt.ər.i/
चापलूसी (chaaploosi)

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

"His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives."

"उसकी निरंतर चापलूसी ने सभी को उसके असली उद्देश्य पर संदेह करने पर मजबूर कर दिया।" (Uski nirantar chaaploosi ne sabhi ko uske asli uddeshya par sandeh karne par majboor kar diya.)
verb C1
/flɔːnt/
दिखावा करना (dikhaava karna)

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

"She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties."

"वह पार्टी में अपनी नई ज्वेलरी दिखाना पसंद करती है।" (Vah party mein apni nayi jewelry dikhana pasand karti hai.)
fledgling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C1
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
नवोदित (navodit)

A young bird just learning to fly; also used for a person or organization that is inexperienced or new.

"The fledgling company is growing rapidly despite challenges."

"नवोदित कंपनी चुनौती के बावजूद तेजी से बढ़ रही है।" (Navodit company chunauti ke bawajood tezi se badh rahi hai.)
fleece definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/fliːs/
भेड़ की ऊन (bhed ki oon)

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

"The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully."

"किसान ने भेड़ की ऊन को सावधानी से काटा।" (Kisan ne bhed ki oon ko savdhani se kaata.)
fleeting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈfliː.tɪŋ/
क्षणिक (kshanik)

lasting for a very short time

"She had a fleeting smile before she left."

"उसने जाने से पहले क्षणिक मुस्कान दी थी।" (Usne jane se pehle kshanik muskan di thi.)
flicker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈflɪk.ər/
झपकना (jhapakna)

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

"The candle flickered in the wind."

"माचिस की बाती हवा में झपक रही थी।" (Maachis ki baati hawa mein jhapak rahi thi.)
adjective C1
/ˈflɪmzi/
कमज़ोर (kamzor)

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

"The chair was too flimsy to support his weight."

"कुर्सी इतनी कमज़ोर थी कि वह उसका वज़न सहन नहीं कर सकी।" (kursi itni kamzor thi ki vah uska vajan sahan nahi kar saki.)
verb C1
/flɪntʃ/
झिझकना (jhiijhakna)

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

"He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection."

"उसने डॉक्टर से इंजेक्शन लेते समय झिझक नहीं दिखाई।" (Usne doktor se injection lete samay jhijhak nahi dikhayi.)
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adjective C1
ˈflʌd proʊn
बाढ़-प्रवण (baadh-pravan)

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

"Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation."

"बांगलादेश एक बाढ़-प्रवण डेल्टा देश है।" (Bangladesh ek baadh-pravan delta desh hai.)