Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun (plural) C1
/ˈhɪntərlændz/
हिंटरलैंड्स (hinterlands)

Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.

"Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country."

"अन्वेषक देश के अंदर गहरे हिंटरलैंड्स में यात्रा कर रहे थे।" (Anveshak desh ke andar gahre hinterlands mein yatra kar rahe the.)
verb C1
/hɔːrd/
संग्रह करना (sangrah karna)

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

"During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water."

"संकट के दौरान, कई लोग खाने-पीने की चीज़ें इकट्ठा करने लगे।" (Sankat ke dauran, kai log khane-peene ki cheezein ikattha karne lage.)
adjective C1
/hɔːrs/
खरखराहट (kharkharahat)

having a rough, harsh, or weak voice, often due to illness or shouting

"After shouting all day at the rally, his voice was hoarse."

"रैली में पूरे दिन चिल्लाने के बाद, उसकी आवाज़ भद्दी हो गई थी।" (Raily mein poore din chillane ke baad, uski aawaz bhaddi ho gayi thi.)
noun C1
/hoʊks/
धोखा, झूठी कहानी (dhokha, jhoothi kahani)

a trick or false story meant to deceive people

"The news about aliens landing turned out to be a hoax."

"एलियंस के उतरने के बारे में खबर एक धोखा निकली।" (Aliens ke utarne ke baare mein khabar ek dhokha nikli.)
noun C1
/ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/
होलोकॉस्ट (holocaust)

A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.

"Millions of people perished during the Holocaust."

"द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के दौरान लाखों लोग होलोकॉस्ट में मारे गए।" (Dwitiya vishw yudh ke dauran laakhon log holocaust mein maare gaye.)
Homage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/ or /ˈɑː.mɑːʒ/
श्रद्धांजलि (shraddhanjali)

Special honor, respect, or tribute shown publicly.

"The statue was built as an homage to the national hero."

"प्रतिमा को राष्ट्रीय नायक को सम्मान देने के रूप में एक होमेज के रूप में बनाया गया था।" (Pratima ko rashtriya nayak ko samman dene ke roop mein ek homage ke roop mein banaya gaya tha.)
noun C1
/ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/
होमियोपैथी (homeopathy)

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

"He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds."

"वह सामान्य सर्दी-खांसी के इलाज के लिए होमियोपैथी में विश्वास करते हैं।" (Vah samanya sardi-khansi ke ilaj ke liye homeopathy mein vishwas karte hain.)
Homicide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhɑːmɪsaɪd/
हत्या (hatya)

the killing of one human being by another

"The police are investigating a case of homicide."

"पुलिस एक हत्या के मामले की जांच कर रही है।" (Police ek hatya ke mamle ki jaanch kar rahi hai.)
homogeneous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌhoʊ.məˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
समजातीय (samjatīya)

Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same kind; uniform in composition.

"The population of the village is fairly homogeneous in culture and tradition."

"गाँव की जनसंख्या संस्कृति और परंपरा में काफी समान है।" (Gaon ki janasankhya sanskriti aur parampara mein kaafi samaan hai.)
adjective C1
/həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/
समजातीय (samjatiy)

Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.

"The class was made up of a homogenous group of students."

"कक्षा एक समजातीय छात्रों का समूह थी।" (Kaksha ek samjatiy chatron ka samuh thi.)
noun C1
/ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/
समनाम (samanam)

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

"The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool."

"'बैट' शब्द एक समनाम है क्योंकि इसका मतलब एक जानवर या एक खेल का औजार हो सकता है।" ('Bat' shabd ek samanam hai kyonki iska matlab ek janwar ya ek khel ka auzar ho sakta hai.)
noun C1
/ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/
समध्वनि शब्द (samadhvani shabd)

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.

"The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones."

"'पैर' और 'पेयर' शब्द होमोफोन्स हैं।" ('pair' aur 'pear' shabd homophones hain.)
verb C1
/hoʊn/
तेज़ करना, कौशल सुधारना (tez karna, kaushal sudharna)

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

"She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting."

"बड़ी मीटिंग से पहले उसने अपनी प्रस्तुति कौशल को तेज़ किया।" (badi meeting se pehle usne apni prastuti kaushal ko tez kiya.)
Hoof definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/huːf/
खुर (khur)

the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals

"The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock."

"घोड़े का खुर एक तेज पत्थर पर कदम रखने के बाद घायल हो गया था।" (ghode ka khur ek tez patthar par kadam rakhne ke baad ghaayal ho gaya tha.)
noun C1
/hɔːrd/
भीड़ (bhid)

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

"A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium."

"स्टेडियम के बाहर प्रशंसकों की एक भीड़ एकत्रित हो गई थी।" (stadyam ke baahar prashansako ki ek bhid ekatrit ho gayi thi.)
Hornet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhɔːr.nət/
मधुमक्खी (madhumakkhi)

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

"The hornet built its nest under the roof."

"मधुमक्खी ने छत के नीचे अपना घोसला बनाया।" (madhumakkhi ne chhat ke neeche apna ghosla banaya.)
noun C1
/ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/
राशिफल (rashifal)

A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.

"She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted."

"वह हर सुबह अपना राशिफल पढ़ती थी यह देखने के लिए कि तारे क्या भविष्यवाणी कर रहे थे।" (Woh har subah apna rashifal padhti thi yah dekhne ke liye ki tare kya bhavishyavani kar rahe the.)
horrify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/
डराना (darana)

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

"The violent scene horrified the audience."

"हिंसक दृश्य ने दर्शकों को डरा दिया।" (hinsak drishya ne darshakon ko dara diya)
adjective C1
/ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/
बागवानी संबंधित (baagwani sambandhit)

Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

"She studied horticultural science at the university."

"उसने विश्वविद्यालय में बागवानी विज्ञान की पढ़ाई की।" (Usne vishwavidyalaya mein baagwani vigyaan ki padhai ki.)
noun C1
/ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/
बागवानी (haurtikalchar)

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

"Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants."

"बागवानी फल, सब्ज़ियाँ और सजावटी पौधों के उत्पादन में एक अहम भूमिका निभाती है।" (baagvaanee phal, sabziyaan aur sajavatee paudhe utpaadan mein ek ahm bhoomika nibhaatee hai.)
Hostage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
बंधक (bandhak)

A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

"The rebels took several people as hostages."

"विद्रोहियों ने कई लोगों को बंधक बना लिया।" (Vidrohiyaon ne kai logon ko bandhak bana liya.)
hostility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/hɒˈstɪləti/
द्वेष (dwesh)

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

"The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility."

"मोल-भाव द्वेषपूर्ण वातावरण में समाप्त हुआ।" (Mol-bhaav dweshpurn vatavaran mein samaapt hua.)
adverb C1
/ˈhɒtli/
गुस्से में (gusse mein)

in an intense, angry, or passionate way

"She hotly denied the accusations."

"उसने आरोपों को गुस्से में नकारा।" (Usne aaropon ko gusse mein nakara.)
Hound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/haʊnd/
परेशान करना (pareshan karna)

to pursue or harass someone persistently

"Reporters hounded the actor for comments."

"रिपोर्टर्स ने अभिनेता को टिप्पणियों के लिए परेशान किया।" (Reporters ne abhineta ko tippaniyon ke liye pareshan kiya.)
noun C1
/ˈhʌbʌb/
कोलाहल (kolahal)

a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting

"There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began."

"जब बिक्री शुरू हुई तो बाजार में कोलाहल मच गया।" (Jab bikri shuru hui to bazaar mein kolahal mach gaya.)
noun C1
/ˈhjuːbrɪs/
अत्यधिक अभिमान (atyadhik abhimaan)

excessive pride or self-confidence

"His hubris led to his downfall."

"उसका अभिमान उसकी गिरावट का कारण बना।" (Uska abhimaan uski girawat ka kaaran bana.)
noun C1
/hjuː/
रंग (rang)

A color or shade.

"The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background."

"कलाकार ने पृष्ठभूमि के लिए एक हल्का नीला रंग चुना।" (Kalaakar ne prishthabhoomi ke liye ek halka neela rang chuna.)
noun C1
/hʌl/
जहाज की शरीर / बीज का छिलका (jahaz ki sharir / beej ka chilka)

The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.

"The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage."

"नाविकों ने जहाज के हल का निरीक्षण किया ताकि कोई क्षति न हो।" (Navikon ne jahaz ke hal ka nirikshan kiya taki koi kshati na ho.)
adjective C1
/hjuːˈmeɪn/
मानवीय (manviya)

Showing compassion or benevolence.

"The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals."

"डॉक्टर ने घायल जानवरों को मानवीय उपचार प्रदान किया।" (Doctor ne ghaayal janwaron ko manviya upchar pradan kiya.)
humanitarian catastrophe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C1
ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi
मानवतावादी आपदा (manavtavadi aapda)

A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.

"The war created a humanitarian catastrophe."

"युद्ध ने एक मानवतावादी आपदा उत्पन्न की।" (Yudh ne ek manavtavadi aapda utpann ki.)
verb C1
/ˈhjuːmənaɪz/
मानविक बनाना (manvik banana)

To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.

"The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories."

"टीचर ने व्यक्तिगत कहानियों के साथ पाठ को अधिक मानवीय बनाने की कोशिश की।" (Teacher ne vyaktigat kahaniyon ke saath path ko adhik maanviya banane ki koshish ki.)
humiliate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/
अपमानित करना (apmaanit karna)

To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.

"The teacher did not want to humiliate the student in front of the class."

"टीचर छात्र को क्लास के सामने अपमानित नहीं करना चाहते थे।" (Teacher chhatr ko class ke samne apmaanit nahi karna chahte the.)
noun C1
/hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/
विनम्रता (vinmrata)

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

"She accepted the award with grace and humility."

"उसने पुरस्कार को गरिमा और विनम्रता के साथ स्वीकार किया।" (Usne puraskar ko garima aur vinmrata ke saath svikaar kiya.)
adverb C1
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/
भूख से; लालच से; उत्सुकता से (bhukh se; lalach se; utsukta se)

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

"The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours."

"कुत्ता घंटों तक खाना नहीं खाने के बाद भूख से खा रहा था।" (kutta ghanton tak khana nahi khane ke baad bhukh se khaa raha tha.)
verb C1
/hɜːrl/
तेज फेंकना (tej phenkna)

To throw something with great force.

"The boy hurled a stone into the river."

"लड़के ने नदी में एक पत्थर फेंका।" (Ladke ne nadi mein ek patthar phenka.)
husbandry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhʌzbəndri/
कृषि और पशुपालन (krishi aur poshupalan)

the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; management and conservation of resources

"Modern husbandry practices focus on sustainability and animal welfare."

"आधुनिक कृषि और पशुपालन पद्धतियाँ स्थिरता और पशु कल्याण पर केंद्रित हैं।" (Aadhunik krishi aur poshupalan paddhatiyan sthirta aur pashu kalyan par kendrit hain.)
verb C1
/ˈhʌsəl/
मेहनत करना / तेजी से काम करना (mehnat karna / tezi se kaam karna)

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

"She had to hustle to finish the project on time."

"उसे परियोजना समय पर समाप्त करने के लिए मेहनत करनी पड़ी।" (Use pariyojna samay par samaapt karne ke liye mehnat karni padi.)
noun C1
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/
हाइब्रिड (hybrid)

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

"The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel."

"यह कार एक हाइब्रिड है जो दोनों बिजली और ईंधन पर चलती है।" (Yeh car ek hybrid hai jo dono bijli aur indhan par chalti hai.)
adjective C1
/haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/
जलचालित (jalchalit)

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

"The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine."

"मकेनिक ने मशीन के हाइड्रॉलिक सिस्टम की मरम्मत की।" (Mechanic ne machine ke hydraulic system ki marammat ki.)
adjective C1
/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
हाइड्रोइलेक्ट्रिक (haidroilektrik)

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

"The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants."

"देश ने जलविद्युत पावर संयंत्रों में भारी निवेश किया।" (Desh ne jalvidyut power sanyantro mein bhari nivesh kiya.)
hydrogen-powered buses definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz
हाइड्रोजन से चलने वाली बसें (hydrogen se chalne wali basen)

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

"Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution."

"हाइड्रोजन-पावर्ड बसें वायु प्रदूषण कम करती हैं।" (Hydrogen-powered basen vaayu pradushan kam karti hain.)
hydrological cycle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl
जल चक्र (jal chakr)

The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.

"The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature."

"हाइड्रोलॉजिकल सायकल प्रकृति में पानी की निरंतर गति सुनिश्चित करता है।" (Hydrological cycle prakriti mein pani ki nirantar gati sunishchit karta hai.)
hydroponic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/
हाइड्रोपोनिक (hydroponic)

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

"Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil."

"हाइड्रोपोनिक खेती फसलों को बिना मिट्टी के उगने की अनुमति देती है।" (Hydroponic kheti faslon ko bina mitti ke ugne ki anumati deti hai.)
hydroponics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks/
हाइड्रोपोनिक्स (haidroponiks)

A method of growing plants without soil using nutrient-rich water.

"Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil."

"हाइड्रोपोनिक्स मिट्टी के बिना फसलों को उगने की अनुमति देता है।" (haidroponiks mitti ke bina phasalon ko ugne ki anumati deta hai)
hydropower generation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
जलविद्युत उत्पादन (jalvidyut utpadan)

The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.

"Hydropower generation promotes green energy."

"जलविद्युत उत्पादन हरित ऊर्जा को बढ़ावा देता है।" (Jalvidyut utpadan harit urja ko badhava deta hai.)
noun C1
/hɪm/
भजन (bhajan)

A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.

"The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service."

"समुदाय ने सुबह की सेवा के दौरान एक भजन गाया।" (Samudaay ne subah ki seva ke dauran ek bhajan gaaya.)
hyperbole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/
अतिरंजना (atiranjana)

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

"Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole."

"'मैं इतना भूखा हूँ कि एक घोड़ा खा सकता हूँ' - यह अतिरंजना का एक क्लासिक उदाहरण है।" ('Main itna bhookha hoon ki ek ghoda kha sakta hoon' - yah atiranjana ka ek classic udaharan hai.)
hypertension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən
उच्च रक्तचाप (ucch raktachap)

Abnormally high blood pressure.

"High sodium intake leads to hypertension."

"अधिक सोडियम का सेवन उच्च रक्तचाप का कारण बनता है।" (adhik sodium ka sevan ucch raktachap ka karan banta hai.)
noun C1
/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/
हिप्नोसिस (hipnosis)

A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.

"She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying."

"वह उड़ने का डर दूर करने के लिए हिप्नोसिस से गुजरती है।" (Wah udne ka dar door karne ke liye hipnosis se guzarti hai.)
adjective C1
/hɪpˈnɒtɪk/
मनोमुग्धकारी (manomugdhakari)

Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.

"The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience."

"संगीत का श्रोताओं पर हिप्नोटिक प्रभाव था।" (Sangeet ka shrotayon par hypnotic prabhav tha.)