Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C1
/ˈpɛdlər/
ठेले वाला (thele wala)

a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place

"The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits."

"ठेले वाला गांव में ताजे फल बेचते हुए जा रहा था।" (Thele wala gaon mein taze phal bechte hue ja raha tha.)
noun C1
/ˈpɛdəstəl/
आधार / मंच (aadhaar / manch)

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

"The statue was placed on a marble pedestal."

"मूर्ति को एक संगमरमर के पेडेस्टल पर रखा गया था।" (Murti ko ek sangmarmar ke pedestal par rakha gaya tha.)
pedestrianization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
पैदल चलने योग्य बनाना (paidal chalne yogya banana)

Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.

"The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution."

"शहर के केंद्रों की पैदल चलने योग्य बनाना प्रदूषण को कम करता है।" (Shahar ke kendron ki paidal chalne yogya banana pradushan ko kam karta hai.)
noun C1
/ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/
बाल चिकित्सा (baal chikitsaa)

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

"She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school."

"उसने मेडिकल स्कूल के बाद बाल चिकित्सा में विशेषज्ञ बनने का निर्णय लिया।" (Usne medical school ke baad baal chikitsaa mein visheshagya banne ka nirnay liya.)
noun C1
/ˈpɛdɪɡriː/
वंशावली (vanshavali)

the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something

"The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations."

"कुत्ते की एक वंशावली है जो कई पीढ़ियों तक जाती है।" (Kutte ki ek vanshavali hai jo kai peedhiyon tak jaati hai.)
adjective C1
/ˈpɪələs/
अतुलनीय (atulniya)

Unequaled; without rival or match.

"Her peerless performance earned her a standing ovation."

"उसकी अतुलनीय प्रदर्शन ने उसे खड़ा होकर सराहना दिलाई।" (Uski atulniya pradarshan ne use khada hokar sarahna dilai.)
verb C1
/piːv/
परेशान करना (pareshaan karna)

To annoy or irritate someone.

"His constant interruptions really peeve me."

"उसकी लगातार बाधाएँ मुझे सच में परेशान करती हैं।" (Uski lagataar baadhaen mujhe sach mein pareshaan karti hain.)
adjective C1
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
चिढ़चिड़ा (chidhchidhha)

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

"The child grew peevish when denied candy."

"जब कैंडी नहीं दी गई तो बच्चा चिढ़चिढ़ा हो गया।" (Jab candy nahi di gayi to bachcha chidhchidhha ho gaya.)
Penance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈpɛnəns/
खुशी (khushi)

Voluntary self-punishment as an expression of repentance for wrongdoing.

"He fasted for a week as a penance for his mistakes."

"उसे पुरस्कार मिलने पर अपनी खुशी छिपाना मुश्किल था।" (Use puraskar milne par apni khushi chhupana mushkil tha.)
penchant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/
झुकाव (jhukav)

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

"She has a penchant for collecting rare books."

"उसे दुर्लभ किताबें इकट्ठा करने का झुकाव है।" (use durlabh kitaabein ikattha karne ka jhukav hai.)
noun C1
/ˈpɛndənt/
लॉकेट (loket)

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

"She wore a silver pendant around her neck."

"उसने अपनी गर्दन में एक चांदी का लॉकेट पहना था।" (usne apni gardan mein ek chaandee ka loket pehna tha.)
adjective C1
/ˈpɛndənt/
लटकता हुआ (latakta hua)

hanging down or suspended

"The pendent branches touched the ground."

"लटकती हुई शाखाएँ ज़मीन से छू रही थीं।" (latakti hui shaakhayen zameen se chhoo rahi thiin.)
noun C1
/ˈpɛndjələm/
झूला (jhoola)

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

"The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock."

"घड़ी के अंदर झूला आगे और पीछे झूल रहा था।" (ghadi ke andar jhoola aage aur peeche jhool raha tha.)
adjective C1
/pəˈnɪnsjələr/
आधारभूमि जैसा (aadharbhumi jaisa)

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

"The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides."

"आधारभूमि जैसा क्षेत्र तीन ओर पानी से घिरा हुआ है" (Aadharbhumi jaisa kshetra teen or paani se ghirah hua hai)
noun C1
/ˈpɛnɪtəns/
पश्चाताप (pashchatap)

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

"His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake."

"अपनी गलती का एहसास होने के बाद उसकी आँखों में पछतावे का भाव था।" (Apni galti ka ehsaas hone ke baad uski aankhon mein pachhtave ka bhav tha.)
adjective C1
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
पछताया हुआ (pachtaya hua)

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

"She was penitent after shouting at her friend."

"वह अपनी दोस्त पर चिल्लाने के बाद पछताया था।" (Vah apni dost par chillane ke baad pachtaya tha.)
noun C1
/ˈpɛnənt/
ध्वज (dhwaj)

A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.

"The team raised the championship pennant proudly."

"टीम ने गर्व से चैंपियनशिप ध्वज लहराया।" (Team ne garv se championship dhwaj lahraaya.)
adjective C1
/ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/
निर्धन; बहुत गरीब; पैसे के बिना (nirdhan; bahut gareeb; paise ke bina)

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

"After losing his job, he became penniless."

"अपना नौकरी खोने के बाद, वह निर्धन हो गया।" (apna naukri khone ke baad, wah nirdhan ho gaya.)
adjective C1
/ˈpɛnsɪv/
चिंतामग्न (chintamagn)

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

"She looked pensive as she stared out of the window."

"वह खिड़की से बाहर देखते हुए चिंतामग्न दिख रही थी।" (Vah khidki se baahar dekhte huye chintamagn dikh rahi thi.)
adjective C1
/ˈpent ʌp/
दबाया हुआ; सीमित; बंधा हुआ (dabaya hua; seemit; bandha hua)

suppressed; restrained; confined

"He had pent-up anger that finally exploded."

"उसके पास दबाया हुआ गुस्सा था जो अंततः फट पड़ा।" (uske paas dabaya hua gussa tha jo antatah fat pada.)
noun C1
/ˈpɛntəɡən/
पंचभुज (pentagan)

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

"The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States."

"पेंटागन संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका की सबसे प्रसिद्ध सरकारी इमारतों में से एक है।" (Pentagan sanyukt rajya amerika ki sabse prasiddh sarkaari imaaraton mein se ek hai.)
noun C1
/pɛnˈtæθlɒn/
पेंटथलॉन (pentathlon)

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

"She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon."

"वह आधुनिक पेंटथलॉन में प्रतिस्पर्धा करने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत कर रही थी।" (Vah aadhunik pentathlon mein pratispardha karne ke liye kadhi mehnat kar rahi thi.)
adjective C1
/pəˈnʌltɪmət/
अंतिम से पहले (antim se pehle)

second to the last in a sequence or series

"She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep."

"वह सोने जाने से पहले अंतिम से पहले अध्याय समाप्त कर चुकी थी।" (Vah sone jane se pehle antim se pehle adhyay samaapt kar chuki thi.)
noun C1
/ˈpiːɒn/
पीऑन (pion)

a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks

"The office peon delivered the files to each department."

"ऑफिस का पीऑन प्रत्येक विभाग में फाइलें पहुँचाता था।" (Offis ka pion pratyek vibhag mein filein pahuchata tha.)
adverb C1
/pɜːr ˈseɪ/
खुद में (khud mein)

By or in itself; intrinsically.

"The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement."

"विचार खुद में बुरा नहीं है, लेकिन इसे सुधारने की जरूरत है।" (Vichar khud mein bura nahi hai, lekin ise sudharne ki zarurat hai.)
perceivable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
পারসিভেবল
दृश्यमान (drishyamaan)

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

"The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas."

"सर्दियों के मौसम में बदलाव ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में दृश्यमान होते हैं।" (Sardiyon ke mausam mein badlav grameen kshetron mein drishyamaan hote hain.)
adjective C1
/pərˈsɛptəbl̩/
साध्य (saadhya)

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

"There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere."

"वायुमंडल में एक साध्य परिवर्तन था।" (Vayumandal mein ek saadhya parivartan tha.)
adjective C1
/pərˈsɛptɪv/
खुशी (khushi)

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

"She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong."

"वह पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने पर अपनी खुशी छिपा नहीं पाई।" (Vah puraskar prapt karne par apni khushi chhupa nahi pai.)
verb C1
/pɜːrtʃ/
उंची या संकरी जगह पर बैठना (unchi ya sankari jagah par baithna)

To sit or rest on something high or narrow.

"The bird perched on the fence."

"पक्षी बाड़े पर बैठा।" (Pakshi bade par baitha.)
verb C1
/ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/
धीरे-धीरे फैलना (dheere-dheere phailna)

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

"The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater."

"बारिश का पानी मिट्टी के माध्यम से फैल कर भूमिगत पानी में चला गया।" (Barish ka pani mitti ke madhyam se phail kar bhumigat pani mein chala gaya.)
noun C1
/ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/
कॉफी बनाने का उपकरण (kofi banane ka upkaran)

A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.

"She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator."

"उसने पर्कोलेटर का उपयोग करके ताजगी से भरी एक कॉफी बनाई।" (Usne percolator ka upyog karke taazgi se bhari ek coffee banai.)
noun C1
/pərˈkʌʃən/
ताल वाद्य (taal vaadya)

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

"The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra."

"ताल वाद्य विभाग ने ऑर्केस्ट्रा में रिदम और ऊर्जा जोड़ी।" (Taal vaadya vibhag ne orkestra mein rhythm aur urja jodi.)
adjective C1
/ˈperɪɡrɪn/
घूमने वाला; यात्रा करने वाला; प्रवासी (ghoomne wala; yatra karne wala; pravaasi)

wandering; traveling; migratory

"The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed."

"पेरेग्रीन बाजपक्षी अपनी अविश्वसनीय गति के लिए जाना जाता है।" (Peregrin bajpakshi apni avishwasi gati ke liye jana jata hai.)
perennial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/pəˈrɛniəl/
स्थायी (sthaayi)

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

"Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists."

"जलवायु परिवर्तन वैज्ञानिकों के लिए एक स्थायी चिंता है।" (Jalvayu parivartan vaigyanikon ke liye ek sthayi chinta hai.)
noun C1
/pəˈfjuː.mər.i/
सुगंधी व्यापार (sugandhi vyapar)

the art, business, or products of making perfumes

"She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents."

"वह एक परफ्यूमरी में काम करती है जो लक्जरी सुगंध बनाती है।" (Vah ek perfumari mein kaam karti hai jo luxury sugandh banati hai.)
perfunctory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/
उदासीन (udaasin)

done without much effort, interest, or thought

"He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away."

"उसने एक उदासीन सिर हिलाया और चला गया।" (Usne ek udaasin sir hilaya aur chala gaya.)
perilous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈper.ɪ.ləs/
खतरनाक (khatarnak)

full of danger or risk

"They undertook a perilous journey through the mountains."

"उन्होंने पहाड़ों के माध्यम से एक खतरनाक यात्रा की।" (Unhone pahadon ke madhyam se ek khatarnak yatra ki.)
noun C1
/pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/
परिधि (paridhi)

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

"The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp."

"सैन्य ने शिविर की परिधि की रक्षा की।" (Sainya ne shivir ki paridhi ki raksha ki.)
adjective C1
/pəˈrɪfərəl/
परिधीय (paridhiya)

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

"The town is located on the peripheral area of the city."

"शहर शहर के परिधीय क्षेत्र में स्थित है।" (shahar shahar ke paridhiye kshetra mein sthit hai.)
noun C1
/pəˈrɪfəri/
परिधि (paridhi)

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

"The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp."

"सैनिकों को शिविर की परिधि पर तैनात किया गया था।" (Sainiko ko shivir ki paridhi par tainat kiya gaya tha.)
adjective C1
/ˈperɪʃəbəl/
सड़नशील (saddansheel)

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

"Store perishable foods in the refrigerator."

"सड़ने वाले खाद्य पदार्थों को फ्रिज में स्टोर करें।" (sadhne wale khadya padarthon ko fridge mein store karein.)
Periwinkle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/
पेरिविंकल (periwinkle)

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

"Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully."

"बैंगनी पेरिविंकल्स ने बग़ीचे की ज़मीन को सुंदरता से ढक दिया।" (baingani periwinkles ne bageeche ki zameen ko sundarta se dhak diya)
noun C1
/ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
झूठी शपथ (jhoothi shapath)

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

"She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence."

"वह झूठा सबूत देने के बाद पर्जरी का दोषी ठहराई गई थी।" (Vah jhootha saboot dene ke baad parjari ka doshi thahraai gayi thi.)
permaculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər
स्थायी कृषि प्रणाली (sthaayi krishi pranali)

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

"Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems."

"परमाकल्चर आत्मनिर्भर कृषि प्रणालियों को बढ़ावा देता है।" (Permaculture aatmanirbhar krishi pranaliyon ko badhawa deta hai.)
permeability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/
पारगम्यता, वह गुण या स्थिति जो तरल या गैसों को गुजरने की अनुमति देती है (pargamyata, wah gun ya sthiti jo taral ya gaso ko guzarne ki anumati deti hai)

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

"The permeability of the soil affects water retention."

"मिट्टी की पारगम्यता जल धारण क्षमता को प्रभावित करती है।" (mitti ki pargamyata jal dharan kshamata ko prabhavit karti hai.)
adjective C1
/ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/
छिद्रपूर्ण (chhidrapurn)

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

"The soil in this area is very permeable to water."

"इस क्षेत्र की मिट्टी पानी के लिए बहुत छिद्रपूर्ण है।" (Is kshetra ki mitti paani ke liye bahut chhidrapurn hai.)
permeate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈpɜːrmieɪt/
व्यापित करना (vyapit karna)

to spread throughout something or to pass into every part

"The smell of fresh coffee permeated the whole house."

"ताज़ा कॉफ़ी की खुशबू पूरे घर में फैल गई।" (Taza coffee ki khushboo poore ghar mein phail gayi.)
adjective C1
/pərˈmɪsəbl̩/
अनुमति प्राप्त (anumati prapt)

allowed or permitted by rules or law

"It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m."

"यहां 6 बजे के बाद पार्क करना अनुमति प्राप्त है।" (Yahan 6 baje ke baad park karna anumati prapt hai.)
permissive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/pərˈmɪsɪv/
अनुकूल (anukool)

allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior; tolerant

"Her parents were very permissive and rarely punished her."

"उसके माता-पिता बहुत अनुकूल थे और शायद ही कभी उसे सजा देते थे।" (Uske mata-pita bahut anukool the aur shayad hi kabhi use saza dete the.)
noun C1
/ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/
परिवर्तन (parivartan)

An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.

"The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles."

"पहेली को टाइल्स के सभी संभव परिवर्तन की कोशिश करके हल किया जा सकता है।" (Pehli ko tiles ke sabhi sambhav parivartan ki koshish karke hal kiya ja sakta hai.)