Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective C1
/ˈrɛzəluːt/
दृढ़निश्चयी (dridhnishchayi)

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

"He remained resolute despite the many challenges."

"वह कई चुनौतियों के बावजूद दृढ़निश्चयी बना रहा।" (vah kai chunautiyon ke bawajood dridhnishchayi bana raha)
resonance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈrɛzənəns/
गूंज (goonj)

The quality of a sound being deep, full, and reverberating; the ability to evoke a strong response.

"Her voice had a resonance that filled the hall."

"उसकी आवाज़ में एक गूंज थी जो हॉल को भर देती थी।" (Uski awaaz mein ek goonj thi jo hall ko bhar deti thi.)
adjective C1
/ˈrɛzənənt/
गूंजते हुए (goonjate hue)

Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.

"The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall."

"स्पीकर की गूंजती हुई आवाज़ हॉल को भर गई।" (speaker ki goonjti hui awaaz hall ko bhar gayi.)
verb C1
/ˈrɛzəneɪt/
गूंजना (goonjna)

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

"Her words resonated with the audience."

"उसके शब्द दर्शकों के साथ गूंजते थे।" (Uske shabd darshako ke saath goonjte the.)
verb C1
/rɪˈzaʊnd/
गूंजना (goonjna)

To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.

"The hall resounded with applause."

"हॉल में तालियों की गूंज थी।" (hall mein taaliyon ki goonj thi.)
resource-efficient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
संसाधन-कुशल (sansadhan-kushal)

Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.

"Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy."

"संसाधन-कुशल खेती पानी और ऊर्जा बचाती है।" (Sansadhan-kushal kheti paani aur urja bachati hai.)
adverb C1
/rɪˈspek.tə.bli/
सम्मानजनक तरीके से; शालीनता से; (sammānjank tarīke se; shālīntā se;)

in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly

"She was dressed respectably for the interview."

"वह साक्षात्कार के लिए सम्मानजनक तरीके से कपड़े पहने हुए थी।" (vah sāksātkār ke liye sammānjank tarīke se kapde pehane huye thī.)
noun C1
/ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/
श्वसन (shvasan)

The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.

"Respiration is essential for all living beings."

"श्वसन सभी जीवित प्राणियों के लिए आवश्यक है।" (shvasan sabhi jeevit praniyon ke liye aavashyak hai)
noun C1
/ˈrɛspɪt/
विश्राम (vishram)

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

"The weekend provided a welcome respite from work."

"सप्ताहांत ने काम से एक स्वागत योग्य विश्राम प्रदान किया।" (Saptahant ne kaam se ek swāgat yogya vishram pradan kiya.)
respondent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɪˈspɒndənt/
प्रतिक्रियादाता (pratikriyadata)

A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case

"The survey had over 1,000 respondents."

"सर्वे में 1000 से अधिक प्रतिक्रियादाता थे।" (Survey mein 1000 se adhik pratikriyadata the.)
noun C1
/rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/
प्रतिक्रियाशीलता (pratikriyashilta)

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

"The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback."

"प्रबंधक ने ग्राहक की प्रतिक्रिया के प्रति उसकी प्रतिक्रियाशीलता की सराहना की।" (Prabandhak ne grahak ki pratikriya ke prati uski pratikriyashilta ki sarahna ki.)
noun C1
/ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/
क्षतिपूर्ति (kshotipurti)

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

"The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud."

"कोर्ट ने धोखाधड़ी के शिकारों को क्षतिपूर्ति का आदेश दिया।" (Kourt ne dhokhaadhadi ke shikaron ko kshotipurti ka aadesh diya.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
संयमित (sanyamit)

characterized by reserve or self-control; held back

"Her restrained reaction surprised everyone."

"उसकी संयमित प्रतिक्रिया ने सभी को चौंका दिया।" (Uski sanyamit pratikriya ne sabhi ko chonka diya.)
restructuring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ
पुनर्गठन (punargathan)

The action of organizing something differently.

"The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency."

"कंपनी ने दक्षता में सुधार लाने के लिए पुनर्गठन किया।" (Company ne dakshata mein sudhaar laane ke liye punargathan kiya.)
Resumption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
पुनरारंभ (punarambh)

The act of starting something again after a pause or interruption.

"The resumption of classes after the holidays brought excitement among students."

"छुट्टियों के बाद कक्षाओं का पुनरारंभ छात्रों में उत्साह लेकर आया।" (Chhuttiyon ke baad kakshaon ka punarambh chhatron mein utsaah lekar aaya.)
verb C1
/rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/
पुनरुत्थान (punarutthan)

To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.

"Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge."

"पारंपरिक शिल्प में रुचि फिर से बढ़ने लगी है।" (Paaramparik shilp mein ruchi phir se badhne lagi hai.)
resurgence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɪˈsɜːrdʒəns/
पुनरुत्थान (punarutthan)

An increase or revival after a period of little activity or decline.

"There has been a resurgence of interest in vintage fashion."

"विंटेज फैशन में रुचि का पुनरुत्थान हुआ है।" (Vintage fashion mein ruchi ka punarutthan hua hai.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/
पुनर्जीवित (punarjivit)

Becoming strong, active, or popular again.

"The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses."

"पुनर्जीवित अर्थव्यवस्था ने कई व्यवसायों को आशा दी।" (Punarjivit arthavyavastha ne kai vyavsayon ko asha di.)
verb C1
/ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/
पुनर्जीवित करना (punarjivit karna)

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

"The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience."

"निर्देशक ने पुराने नाटक को नए दर्शकों के लिए फिर से जीवित करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Nirdeshak ne purane natak ko naye darshako ke liye phir se jivit karne ka nirnay liya.)
verb C1
/rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/
पुनर्जीवित करना (punarjeevit karna)

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

"The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack."

"डॉक्टरों ने दिल के दौरे के बाद मरीज को पुनर्जीवित करने की कोशिश की।" (Doktaron ne dil ke daure ke baad mareez ko punarjeevit karne ki koshish ki.)
noun C1
/rɪˈteɪnər/
अग्रिम शुल्क / दांतों का ब्रेसेस (agrim shulk / daanton ka braces)

a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place

"The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case."

"वकील ने मामले को लेने से पहले अग्रिम शुल्क मांगा।" (Vakil ne mamle ko lene se pehle agrim shulk maanga.)
verb C1
/rɪˈtælieɪt/
प्रतिशोध लेना (pratishodh lena)

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

"The army retaliated after the enemy attack."

"सैनिकों ने दुश्मन के हमले के बाद प्रतिशोध लिया।" (Sainikon ne dushman ke hamle ke baad pratishodh liya.)
Retaliation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
प्रतिशोध (pratishodh)

the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong

"The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression."

"देश ने किसी भी आक्रामकता के खिलाफ प्रतिशोध की धमकी दी।" (desh ne kisi bhi akramakta ke khilaf pratishodh ki dhamki di.)
retaliatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/
प्रतिशोधात्मक (pratishodhatmak)

Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.

"The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions."

"देश ने व्यापार प्रतिबंधों के जवाब में प्रतिशोधात्मक शुल्क लगाए।" (Desh ne vyapar pratibandhon ke jawab mein pratishodhatmak shulk lagaye.)
verb C1
/rɪˈtɑːrd/
विलंबित करना / धीमा करना (vilambit karna / dheema karna)

to delay or slow down the progress of something

"Lack of funds may retard the development of the project."

"फंड्स की कमी परियोजना के विकास को धीमा कर सकती है।" (Funds ki kami pariyojana ke vikas ko dheema kar sakti hai.)
noun C1
/ˈrɛtɪsəns/
मौनता (maunta)

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

"His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking."

"उसकी मौनता ने यह जानना कठिन बना दिया कि वह क्या सोच रहा था।" (Uski maunta ne yeh jaanana kathin bana diya ki vah kya soch raha tha.)
reticent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈrɛtɪsənt/
संकोचपूर्ण (sankochpoorn)

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

"She was reticent about her personal life."

"वह अपनी व्यक्तिगत ज़िन्दगी के बारे में संकोचपूर्ण थी।" (Wah apni vyaktigat zindagi ke baare mein sankochpoorn thi.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
संकोची (sankochi)

Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.

"She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention."

"वह एक शांत, संकोची महिला हैं जो ध्यान से बचती हैं।" (vah ek shant, sankochi mahila hain jo dhyan se bachti hain.)
verb C1
/rɪˈtɔːrt/
तिख़ा जवाब (tikhā javāb)

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

"He quickly retorted that he was not to blame."

"उसने जल्दी से जवाब दिया कि वह दोषी नहीं था।" (Usne jaldī se javāb diyā ki vah doṣī nahīṃ thā.)
verb C1
/ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/
संशोधित करना (sanshodhit karna)

To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.

"The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes."

"फोटोग्राफर ने इमेज को धब्बे हटाने के लिए रीटच किया।" (photographer ne image ko dhabbe hatane ke liye retouch kiya.)
verb C1
/rɪˈtreɪs/
पथ पर लौटना, पहले उठाए गए कदमों को फिर से याद करना (path par lautna, pehle uthaye gaye kadamoon ko phir se yaad karna)

to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier

"She retraced her steps to find her lost keys."

"वह अपनी खोई हुई चाबियाँ खोजने के लिए अपने कदमों को फिर से ट्रेस कर रही थी।" (Vah apni khoi hui chabiyaan khojne ke liye apne kadmon ko phir se trace kar rahi thi.)
verb C1
/rɪˈtrækt/
वापस लेना (wapis lena)

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

"The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error."

"कंपनी ने गलती का एहसास होने पर अपनी पहले की बयान को वापस लिया।" (Kampani ne galti ka ehsaas hone par apni pehle ki bayan ko wapis liya.)
noun C1
/rɪˈtrækʃən/
वापसी, बयान वापस लेना (vapasi, bayan wapas lena)

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

"The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report."

"समाचार पत्र ने झूठी रिपोर्ट का खंडन जारी किया।" (Samachar patra ne jhoothi report ka khandan jari kiya.)
noun C1
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
प्रतिशोध, सजा (pratishodh, saza)

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

"The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed."

"गांववालों ने किए गए अपराध के लिए प्रतिशोध की मांग की।" (Gaavwalon ne kiye gaye aparadh ke liye pratishodh ki maang ki.)
retrieval definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
rɪˈtriː.vəl
प्राप्ति (praapti)

The process of getting or bringing something back; recovery of stored information.

"AI-based search engines ensure fast retrieval of data."

"एआई-आधारित खोज इंजन डेटा की त्वरित प्राप्ति सुनिश्चित करते हैं।" (AI-aadharit khoj engine data ki tvarit praapti sunishchit karte hain.)
adjective C1
/ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/
पूर्वव्यापी (purvavyapi)

applying to a period before it was enacted or established

"The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases."

"नया कानून पिछले मामलों को कवर करने के लिए पूर्वव्यापी किया गया था।" (Naya kanoon pichle mamlon ko cover karne ke liye purvavyapi kiya gaya tha.)
retrofitting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/
पुरानी प्रणालियों में नई तकनीकी या विशेषताएँ जोड़ना (purani pranaliyon mein nai takneeki ya visheshataayein jodna)

The addition of new technology or features to older systems.

"The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards."

"भवन को नई सुरक्षा मानकों से मेल खाने के लिए रेट्रोफिटिंग किया गया।" (Bhavan ko nai suraksha mankon se mel khane ke liye retrofitting kiya gaya.)
adjective C1
/ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/
पिछड़ना (pichadna)

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

"The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights."

"नीति को मानवाधिकारों के लिए पिछड़ने वाला कदम माना गया।" (Neeti ko manavadhikaron ke liye pichadne wala kadam mana gaya.)
noun C1
/ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/
अतीत में सोचने की क्रिया (ateet mein sochne ki kriya)

the act of looking back on or reviewing past events

"In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise."

"अतीत में सोचते हुए, निर्णय अविवेकपूर्ण प्रतीत हुआ।" (Ateet mein sochte hue, nirnay avivekpoorn pratit hua.)
adjective C1
/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/
पूर्वदृष्टि (purvadrishti)

Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

"The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work."

"संग्रहालय ने कलाकार के कार्य का एक पूर्वदृष्टि प्रदर्शन आयोजित किया।" (Sangrahalay ne kalakar ke kary ka ek purvadrishti pradarshan aayojit kiya.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/
रिटर्नेबल (returnable)

able to be returned or given back

"The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund."

"बोतल जमा रिफंड के लिए रिटर्नेबल है।" (botal jama refund ke liye returnable hai)
verb C1
/ˌriːˈvæmp/
पुनर्निर्माण (punarnirman)

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

"The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look."

"कंपनी ने अपनी वेबसाइट को आधुनिक रूप देने के लिए रीवैम्प करने का निर्णय लिया।" (kampani ne apni website ko aadhunik roop dene ke liye revamp karne ka nirnay liya.)
revel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈrevəl/
आनंद लेना (anand lena)

to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in

"They revel in their success."

"वे अपनी सफलता में आनंदित होते हैं।" (Ve apni safalta mein anandit hote hain.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/
प्रतिशोधी (pratishodhi)

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

"He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend."

"वह अपने दोस्त द्वारा धोखा दिए जाने के बाद प्रतिशोधी हो गया।" (vah apne dost dwara dhokha diye jaane ke baad pratishodhi ho gaya)
verb C1
/rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/
गूंजना (goonjna)

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

"The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley."

"विस्फोट की आवाज़ घाटी में गूंज उठी।" (Visfot ki aawaz ghaati mein goonj uthi.)
verb C1
/rɪˈvɪər/
गहरी इज़्ज़त करना (gahari izzat karna)

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

"The students revered their teacher for his wisdom."

"छात्रों ने अपने शिक्षक को उनकी बुद्धिमत्ता के लिए गहरी इज़्ज़त दी।" (Chhatron ne apne shikshak ko unki buddhimatta ke liye gahari izzat di.)
noun C1
/ˈrɛvərəns/
गहरी श्रद्धा (gari shraddha)

deep respect for someone or something

"The students showed reverence to their teacher."

"छात्रों ने अपने शिक्षक के प्रति श्रद्धा दिखायी।" (Chhatron ne apne shikshak ke prati shraddha dikhayi.)
noun, adjective C1
/ˈrɛvərənd/
पादरी, सम्मानित (padri, sammanit)

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

"The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church."

"रेवरेंड ने चर्च में एक प्रेरणादायक उपदेश दिया।" (Reverend ne church mein ek preranaadayak updesh diya.)
reverent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈrɛvərənt/
श्रद्धावान (shraddhavan)

Showing deep and solemn respect.

"They listened to the speech in a reverent silence."

"उन्होंने भाषण को श्रद्धापूर्वक मौन में सुना।" (Unhone bhashan ko shraddhapoorvak maun mein suna.)
adjective C1
/rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/
पलटने योग्य (reeversibal)

able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back

"This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides."

"यह जैकेट पलटने योग्य है और इसे दोनों तरफ पहना जा सकता है." (yah jaiket paltneyogya hai aur ise donon taraf pehna ja sakta hai)