Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb C1
/rɪˈbʌf/
नकारा करना (nakara karna)

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

"She rebuffed his invitation to dinner."

"उसने डिनर के लिए उसका निमंत्रण नकार दिया।" (Usne dinner ke liye uska nimantran nakara diya.)
rebuke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/rɪˈbjuːk/
तीव्र फटकार लगाना (teevra fatkaar lagana)

to criticize or scold someone sharply

"The teacher rebuked the student for being late."

"शिक्षक ने छात्र को देर होने पर फटकार लगाई।" (Shikshak ne chhaatr ko der hone par fatkaar lagayi.)
verb C1
/rɪˈbʌt/
खंडन करना (khandan karna)

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

"The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence."

"वकील ने झूठे आरोपों का खंडन मजबूत सबूत से किया।" (Vakil ne jhoothe aaropon ka khandan majboot saboot se kiya.)
noun C1
/rɪˈbʌtəl/
प्रतिवाद (prativad)

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

"Her rebuttal was clear and convincing."

"उसका प्रतिवाद स्पष्ट और विश्वासजनक था।" (Uska prativad spashṭ aur vishwāsjanak thā.)
recalibrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt
फिर से कैलिब्रेट करना (phir se calibrate karna)

To adjust or modify according to a new standard or plan; to reassess and realign.

"He had to recalibrate his strategy after the market crash."

"उसके पास बाज़ार की गिरावट के बाद अपनी रणनीति को फिर से कैलिब्रेट करने का काम था।" (Uske paas bazaar ki girawat ke baad apni rananiti ko phir se calibrate karne ka kaam tha.)
verb C1
/riːˈkæptʃər/
फिर से कब्जा करना (phir se kabza karna)

To take back or regain possession of something.

"The army managed to recapture the lost territory."

"सेना ने खोई हुई ज़मीन को फिर से कब्जा कर लिया।" (Sena ne khoyi hui zameen ko phir se kabza kar liya.)
verb C1
/ˌriːˈkæst/
पुनर्निर्धारण (punarnirdharan)

To present or change something in a different form or style.

"The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor."

"निर्देशक ने भूमिका को एक युवा अभिनेता के साथ पुनः निर्धारित करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Nirdeshak ne bhumika ko ek yuva abhineta ke saath punah nirdharit karne ka nirnay liya.)
verb C1
/rɪˈsiːd/
पीछे हटना (peeche hatna)

To move back or further away from a previous position.

"The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped."

"भारी बारिश रुकने के बाद बाढ़ का पानी पीछे हटने लगा।" (Bhari barish rukne ke baad baadh ka pani peeche hatne laga.)
adjective, noun C1
/rɪˈsiːvəbl/
प्राप्त करने योग्य (praapt karne yogya)

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

"The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter."

"कंपनी के प्राप्त करने योग्य पैसे इस तिमाही में काफी बढ़ गए।" (Company ke praapt karne yogya paise is timahi mein kaafi badh gaye.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈsɛptɪv/
ग्रहणशील (grahansheel)

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

"She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues."

"वह अपनी सहकर्मियों से फीडबैक लेने के लिए ग्रहणशील थी।" (Vah apni sahkarmiyon se feedback lene ke liye grahansheel thi.)
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noun C1
/rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/
ग्राहीता (graahita)

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

"Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project."

"नई विचारों के प्रति उसकी ग्रहिता ने परियोजना को सुधारने में मदद की।" (Nayi vicharon ke prati uski graahita ne pariyojna ko sudharne mein madad ki.)
recessionary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i
मंदी संबंधित (mandi sambandhit)

Relating to or characterized by economic recession.

"Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects."

"सरकारें रिसेशनरी प्रभावों का मुकाबला करने के लिए नीतियाँ पेश करती हैं।" (Sarkaren recessionary prabhavon ka muqabla karne ke liye neetiyan pesh karti hain.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈsɛsɪv/
पार्श्ववर्ती (parshvavarti)

In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.

"Blue eye color is often a recessive trait."

"नीली आंखों का रंग अक्सर एक पार्श्ववर्ती गुण होता है।" (Neeli aankhon ka rang aksar ek parshvavarti gun hota hai.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈsɪprəkəl/
परस्पर (paraspar)

Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.

"Their relationship is based on reciprocal respect and trust."

"उनका संबंध परस्पर सम्मान और विश्वास पर आधारित है।" (Unka sambandh paraspar samman aur vishwas par aadharit hai.)
verb C1
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/
प्रतिदान देना (pratidaan dena)

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

"She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug."

"वह मुस्कराई, और उसने एक गर्म आलिंगन के साथ प्रतिकार किया।" (Vah muskarayi, aur usne ek garm alingan ke saath pratikar kiya.)
reciprocity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪti/
आपसी सहयोग (aapsi sahyog)

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

"Friendships are often based on reciprocity and trust."

"दोस्ती अक्सर आपसी सहयोग और विश्वास पर आधारित होती है।" (Dosti aksar aapsi sahyog aur vishwas par aadharit hoti hai.)
noun C1
/rɪˈsaɪtl/
संगीत कार्यक्रम (sangeet karyakram)

A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.

"She gave a piano recital at the concert hall."

"उसने संगीत कार्यक्रम के दौरान एक पियानो रिसाइटल दिया।" (Usne sangeet karyakram ke dauraan ek piano recital diya.)
Recitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃən/
उच्चारण (uccharan)

The act of reading or repeating something aloud, especially poetry or passages.

"The student won the prize for her poetry recitation."

"छात्रा ने अपनी कविता उच्चारण के लिए पुरस्कार जीता।" (Chhatra ne apni kavita uccharan ke liye puraskar jeeta.)
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noun C1
/rɪˈsaɪtər/
पाठक / आवृत्ति करने वाला (pathak / avritti karne wala)

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

"The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion."

"उस पाठक ने कविता को स्पष्टता और भावनाओं के साथ सुनाया।" (us pathak ne kavita ko spashtata aur bhavnaon ke sath sunaya)
verb C1
/rɪˈklaɪn/
आसान स्थिति में लेटना (aasaan sthiti mein letna)

To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

"She reclined on the sofa with a book."

"वह सोफे पर एक किताब के साथ आराम से लेटी थी।" (vah sophe par ek kitaab ke saath aaraam se leti thi.)
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noun C1
/rɪˈkluːs/
एकाकी व्यक्ति (ekaki vyakti)

A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.

"The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains."

"वृद्ध व्यक्ति पहाड़ों में एकाकी जीवन जीते थे।" (vruddh vyakti paharoon mein ekaki jeevan jeete the.)
verb C1
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
पीछे हटना (peeche hatna)

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

"She recoiled at the sight of the snake."

"वह साँप को देखकर डर से पीछे हटी।" (Vah saap ko dekhkar dar se peeche hati.)
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verb C1
/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/
याद करना (yaad karna)

To remember something; to bring a past event back to mind.

"I cannot recollect the exact date of the meeting."

"मैं बैठक की सटीक तिथि याद नहीं कर पा रहा हूँ।" (Main baithak ki sathik tithi yaad nahi kar pa raha hoon.)
Recollection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/
स्मरण (smaran)

the action or faculty of remembering something

"I have no recollection of what happened yesterday."

"मुझे कल क्या हुआ इसकी कोई स्मृति नहीं है।" (mujhe kal kya hua iski koi smriti nahi hai.)
reconcile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl/
सुलह करना (sulah karna)

To restore friendly relations or make consistent.

"They managed to reconcile after years of conflict."

"वह वर्षों के संघर्ष के बाद सुलह करने में सफल हो गए।" (Vah varsho ke sangharsh ke baad sulah karne mein safal ho gaye.)
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noun C1
/ˌrɛkənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
सुलह (rikonsiliyeeshan)

The restoration of friendly relations or agreement after conflict.

"The peace treaty marked a reconciliation between the two nations."

"शांति समझौते ने दोनों देशों के बीच सुलह को दर्शाया।" (shanti samjhaute ne dono deshon ke beech sulah ko darshaya)
noun C1
/rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/
खुफिया अन्वेषण (khufiya anvèshan)

A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.

"The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp."

"सैनिकों ने दुश्मन शिविर का खुफिया अन्वेषण किया।" (Sainiko ne dushman shivir ka khufiya anvèshan kiya.)
verb C1
/ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/
पुनर्गठन करना (punargathan karna)

to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble

"The group was reconstituted after the leader returned."

"नेता लौटने के बाद समूह को पुनर्गठित किया गया।" (Neta lautne ke baad samuh ko punargathit kiya gaya.)
verb C1
/ˌriː.kənˈviːn/
फिर से एकत्र होना (phir se ekatr hona)

to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting

"The committee will reconvene after lunch."

"कमिटी लंच के बाद फिर से एकत्रित होगी।" (Kamiti lunch ke baad phir se ekatrit hogi.)
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verb C1
/rɪˈkaʊnt/
वर्णन करना (varnan karna)

to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience

"She recounted her adventures during the summer trip."

"उसने ग्रीष्मकालीन यात्रा के दौरान अपने साहसिक कार्यों को पुनः कथित किया।" (Usne grishmakaleen yatra ke dauran apne sahasik karyon ko punah kathit kiya.)
noun C1
/ˈriːkɔːrs/
सहारा, मदद (sahara, madad)

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

"The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal."

"छात्रों के पास प्राचार्य के पास अपील करने के अलावा कोई सहारा नहीं था।" (Chhatron ke paas pracharya ke paas appeal karne ke alawa koi sahara nahi tha.)
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verb C1
/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/
सुधारना (sudharna)

to correct or make something right

"The manager promised to rectify the mistake immediately."

"मैनेजर ने तुरंत गलती को सुधारने का वादा किया।" (Manager ne turant galti ko sudharne ka wada kiya.)
verb C1
/rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
स्वस्थ होना (swasth hona)

to recover from illness or regain strength

"She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery."

"वह सर्जरी के बाद ठीक होने के लिए गाँव गई।" (vah s surgery ke baad theek hone ke liye gaanv gayi.)
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noun C1
rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən
पुनः प्राप्ति (punah prapti)

The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue

"Rest is essential for recuperation after illness."

"बीमारी के बाद रिकूपरेशन के लिए आराम आवश्यक है।" (Beemari ke baad recuperation ke liye aaraam aavashyak hai.)
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noun C1
/rɪˈkɜr.əns/
पुनरावृत्ति (punaravritti)

the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again

"The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms."

"डॉक्टर रोगी के लक्षणों के पुनरावृत्ति को लेकर चिंतित थे।" (daktar rogi ke lakshano ke punaravritti ko lekar chintit the.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈkʌrənt/
पुनरावृत्त (punaravritt)

happening again and again, repeatedly

"She suffers from recurrent nightmares."

"वह पुनरावृत्त भयावह स्वप्नों से पीड़ित है।" (Vah punaravritt bhayavah swapno se peedit hai.)
verb C1
/rɪˈdiːm/
पूरा करना / छुड़ाना (poora karna / chhudana)

to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value

"He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal."

"वह घोटाले के बाद अपनी प्रतिष्ठा को सुधारने में कामयाब हुआ।" (vah ghotale ke baad apni pratishtha ko sudharne mein kaamyab hua.)
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noun C1
/rɪˈdɛmpʃən/
मोक्ष (moksha)

the act of being saved from sin, error, or evil; also the act of regaining possession or making something better

"He sought redemption for his past mistakes."

"उसने अपनी पिछली गलतियों के लिए मोक्ष की तलाश की।" (Usne apni pichhli galtiyon ke liye moksha ki talash ki.)
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noun C1
/ˌriː.dɪ.strɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
पुनर्विभाजन (punarvibhajan)

the act of sharing something out differently from before, often wealth or resources

"The government promised a fair redistribution of land among the farmers."

"सरकार ने किसानों के बीच भूमि के उचित पुनर्विभाजन का वादा किया।" (Sarkar ne kisano ke beech bhoomi ke uchit punarvibhajan ka vada kiya.)
verb C1
/rɪˈdrɛs/
सुधारना (sudharna)

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

"The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers."

"कंपनी ने अपने ग्राहकों की शिकायतों को ठीक करने का वादा किया।" (Kampani ne apne graahkon ki shikayaton ko theek karne ka wada kiya.)
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noun C1
/rɪˈdʌndəns/
अत्यधिकता (atyadhikta)

the state of being unnecessary or more than needed

"The report contained too much redu ndance and repetition."

"रिपोर्ट में बहुत अधिकता और पुनरावृत्ति थी।" (Report mein bahut adhikta aur punaravritti thi.)
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noun C1
/rɪˈdʌndənsi/
अतिरिक्तता / नौकरी छोडना (atiriktata / naukri chhodna)

the state of being unnecessary or no longer needed; dismissal from a job due to lack of work

"Many workers faced redundancy after the factory closed."

"कारख़ाना बंद होने के बाद कई कर्मचारियों को नौकरी से निकाल दिया गया।" (Karkhana band hone ke baad kai karmachariyon ko naukri se nikaal diya gaya.)
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adjective C1
/rɪˈdʌndənt/
अवांछनीय (avanchaniy)

not or no longer needed; unnecessary

"Many workers were made redundant after the company closed."

"कंपनी के बंद होने के बाद कई कर्मचारियों को अवांछनीय बना दिया गया था।" (Kampani ke band hone ke baad kai karmachariyon ko avanchaniy bana diya gaya tha.)
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verb C1
/riːk/
गंध फैलाना (gandh phailana)

to smell strongly and unpleasantly; to give off a bad odor

"The garbage bin reeked after being left in the sun."

"सूरज के नीचे छोड़ने के बाद कूड़ेदान से डरावनी गंध आ रही थी।" (Suraj ke neeche chhodne ke baad koodedan se darawani gandh aa rahi thi.)
verb C1
/riːl/
ठोकर खाना / लपेटना (thokar khana / lapetna)

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

"He reeled backward after being punched."

"घूंसा खाने के बाद वह पीछे की ओर गिर पड़ा।" (ghunsa khane ke baad wah peeche ki or gir pada.)
verb C1
/ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
पुनः स्थापित करना (punah sthaapit karna)

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

"The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region."

"सरकार ने क्षेत्र में शांति पुनः स्थापित करने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत की।" (Sarkar ne kshetra mein shanti punah sthaapit karne ke liye kadi mehnat ki.)
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noun C1
/ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/
जनमत संग्रह (janmat sangrah)

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

"The government held a referendum on the new constitution."

"सरकार ने नए संविधान पर जनमत संग्रह कराया।" (Sarkar ne naye sanvidhan par janmat sangrah karaya.)
noun C1
/rɪˈfɜːrər/
संदर्भ देने वाला (sandarb dene wala)

a person who directs someone to another person or service

"The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client."

"संदर्भ देने वाले ने नए ग्राहक को सिफ़ारिश करने के लिए बोनस अर्जित किया।" (sandarb dene wale ne naye grahak ko sifarish karne ke liye bonus arjit kiya.)
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noun C1
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
परिष्कार (parishkar)

the process of improving something to make it more polished or sophisticated

"The new software is a refinement of the earlier version."

"नया सॉफ़्टवेयर पहले संस्करण का एक परिष्कार है।" (Naya software pehle sanskaran ka ek parishkar hai.)
noun C1
/rɪˈfaɪnəri/
शोधनागार (shodhanagar)

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

"The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily."

"तेल शोधनागार प्रतिदिन हजारों बैरल को प्रसंस्कृत करता है।" (Tel shodhanagar pratidin hazaron barrel ko prasanskrut karta hai.)