Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

coven definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkʌvən/
तांत्रिकों का समूह (tantrikon ka samuh)

a group or gathering of witches

"The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest."

"जादूगरनियां जंगल में एक तांत्रिकों के समूह में गुपचुप मिलीं।" (Jadugarniyan jangal mein ek tantrikon ke samuh mein gupchup mili.)
covetous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkʌvətəs/
लालची (laalchi)

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

"She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch."

"उसने अपनी नई घड़ी दिखाते समय उसे एक लालच भरी नज़र से देखा।" (Usne apni nai ghadi dikhate samay use ek laalch bhari nazar se dekha.)
covey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkʌvi/
पक्षियों का एक छोटा समूह (pakshiyon ka ek chhota samooh)

a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails

"A covey of quails flew across the field."

"एक कोवी क्वेल्स खेत के ऊपर उड़ गई।" (Ek covey quails khet ke upar ud gayi.)
coxswain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒksweɪn/
नाविक प्रमुख (navik pramukh)

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

"The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team."

"कॉकस्वेन ने रोइंग टीम को निर्देश दिए।" (Coxswain ne rowing team ko nirdesh diye.)
cozen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkʌzən/
धोखा देना, ठगना (dhokha dena, thagna)

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

"He cozened the old man out of his money."

"उसने पुराने आदमी को उसके पैसे से धोखा देकर ठग लिया।" (Usne purane aadmi ko uske paise se dhokha dekar thag liya.)
crabbed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkræbɪd/
पढ़ने में कठिन, चिड़चिड़ा स्वभाव (padhne mein kathin, chidhchidhā svabhāv)

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

"His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible."

"उसकी हैंडराइटिंग कठिन और लगभग अपरिष्कृत थी।" (Uski handwriting kathin aur lagbhag aparishkrit thi.)
cranium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkreɪniəm/
कपाल (kapal)

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

"The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium."

"प्राचीन क्रेनियम को ध्यान से जांचा गया।" (Prachin cranium ko dhyan se janchha gaya.)
craven definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkreɪvən/
कायर (kayar)

cowardly; lacking courage

"He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs."

"वह अपने विश्वासों के लिए खड़ा होने के लिए बहुत कायर था।" (Vah apne vishwason ke liye khada hone ke liye bahut kayar tha.)
creamery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkriːməri/
डेयरी उत्पाद निर्माण केंद्र (dairy utpad nirmann kendra)

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

"The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily."

"स्थानीय क्रीमैरी रोजाना ताजा मक्खन और पनीर बनाती है।" (Sthaniya creamery rozana taja makkhan aur paneer banati hai.)
credo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkriːdoʊ/
विश्वास (vishwas)

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

"Honesty has always been the central credo of his life."

"ईमानदारी हमेशा उसके जीवन का केंद्रीय विश्वास रही है।" (Imaandari hamesha uske jeevan ka kendriya vishwas rahi hai.)
credulity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/krəˈdjuːlɪti/
आत्मविश्वास की अधिक प्रवृत्ति (aatmvishwas ki adhik pravritti)

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

"The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity."

"धोखाधड़ी सफल हुई क्योंकि पीड़ित की क्रेड्युलिटी थी।" (Dhokhaadhadi safal hui kyunki peedit ki credulity thi.)
adjective C2
/ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/
अत्यधिक विश्वास करनेवाला (atyadhik vishwas karnewala)

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

"The credulous child believed every story she heard."

"विश्वास करनेवाले बच्चे ने हर कहानी को सच माना।" (Vishwas karnewale bachche ne har kahani ko sach mana.)
noun C2
/ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/
श्मशान (shmashan)

a place where dead bodies are cremated

"The crematory was located near the cemetery."

"क्रीमेटरी क़ब्रिस्तान के पास था।" (Crematory qabrastaan ke paas tha.)
adjective C2
/krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/
गोधूलि संबंधी (godhooli sambandhee)

relating to twilight or active during twilight

"Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk."

"बैट्स गोधूलि समय के जानवर होते हैं, जो प्रातः और संध्या के समय सबसे अधिक सक्रिय होते हैं।" (Bats godhooli samay ke janwar hote hain, jo pratah aur sandhya ke samay sabse adhik sakriya hote hain.)
adjective C2
/ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/
निराश (niraash)

sad and disappointed

"He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news."

"बुरी खबर सुनने के बाद वह निराश दिख रहा था।" (Buri khabar sunne ke baad vah niraash dikh raha tha.)
verb C2
/ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/
झुर्री (jhurri)

To form small creases or wrinkles.

"She crinkled her nose at the strange smell."

"उसने अजीब गंध से अपनी नाक सिकोड़ दी।" (Usne ajeeb gandh se apni naak sikod di.)
noun C2
/kroʊn/
वृद्धा महिला (vruddha mahila)

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

"The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest."

"बच्चे जंगल में बुरी वृद्धा महिला की कहानी से डर गए थे।" (Bachche jangal mein buri vruddha mahila ki kahani se dar gaye the.)
croon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kruːn/
नर्म, धीमी और कोमल आवाज़ में गाना या गुनगुनाना (narm, dheemi aur komal awaaz mein gaana ya gungunana)

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

"She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep."

"वह बच्चे को सोने में मदद करने के लिए एक लोरी गा रही थी।" (Wah bachche ko sone mein madad karne ke liye ek lori gaa rahi thi.)
crotchety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/
चिढ़चिढ़ा (chidhchidhā)

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

"The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house."

"चिढ़चिढ़े बूढ़े आदमी ने बच्चों को अपनी घर के पास खेलने के लिए डांटा।" (Chidhchidhē bōṛhē ādmī nē bachōn kō apnī ghar kē paas khēlnē kē liye ḍāntā.)
noun C2
/ˈkruːɪt/
छोटा पात्र (chhota patra)

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

"She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad."

"उसने सलाद के लिए क्रूएट में जैतून का तेल डाला" (Usne salad ke liye cruet mein jaitoon ka tel dala)
crustaceous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/krʌˈsteɪʃəs/
कठोर खोल जैसा (kathor kohl jaisa)

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

"The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils."

"वैज्ञानिक ने कठोर खोल जैसे जीवाश्मों का अध्ययन किया।" (Vaigyanik ne kathor kohl jaise jibashmon ka adhyayan kiya.)
noun C2
/ˈkrɪptəɡræm/
गोपनीय कोड (gopniya kod)

a text written in code or cipher

"The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter."

"जासूस ने पत्र में छिपे क्रिप्टोग्राम को हल किया।" (Jasoos ne patra mein chhipe cryptogram ko hal kiya.)
cryptographic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/
सांकेतिक लेखन (sanketik lekhan)

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

"Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions."

"बैंक्स लेनदेन को सुरक्षित करने के लिए क्रिप्टोग्राफिक तकनीक का उपयोग करते हैं।" (Banks lendan ko surakshit karne ke liye cryptographic takneek ka upyog karte hain.)
cryptography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/
गोपनीयता संरक्षण या एन्क्रिप्शन तकनीक (gopaneeyata sanrakshan ya encryption takneek)

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

"Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions."

"आधुनिक क्रिप्टोग्राफी ऑनलाइन लेन-देन को सुरक्षित बनाती है।" (Aadhunik cryptography online len-den ko surakshit banati hai.)
Cubeb Pepper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/
क्यूब पेपर (kyub pepar)

aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste

"Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine."

"क्यूब पेपर पारंपरिक इंडोनेशियाई व्यंजन में इस्तेमाल होता है।" (kyub pepar paramparik indoneshiyai vyanjan mein istemal hota hai)
noun/verb C2
/ˈkʌdʒ.əl/
लाठी (lathi)

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

"The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief."

"गार्ड ने चोर को भगाने के लिए लाठी का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Garde ne chor ko bhagane ke liye lathi ka istemal kiya.)
noun C2
/ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
दोषिता (doshita)

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness

"The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime."

"जूरी ने अपराध में उसकी दोषिता के स्तर पर विचार किया।" (Juri ne aparadh mein uski doshita ke star par vichar kiya.)
culvert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkʌlvərt/
कलवर्ट (kalvart)

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

"The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge."

"भारी वर्षा का पानी पुल के नीचे कलवर्ट से बहकर गया।" (Bhaari varsha ka paani pul ke neeche kalvart se behkar gaya.)
cupidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kjuːˈpɪdəti/
लालच (laalach)

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

"The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity."

"राजा की बर्बादी उसके लालच के कारण हुई।" (raja ki barbadi uske laalach ke kaaran hui.)
adjective C2
/ˈkjʊərətɪv/
उपचारात्मक (upcharatmak)

Able to cure disease or restore health.

"The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness."

"द डॉक्टर ने बीमारी के लिए एक उपचारात्मक इलाज सुझाया।" (Da doctor ne bimari ke liye ek upcharatmak ilaaj sujhaaya.)
curio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/
अजीब वस्तु (ajeeb vastu)

a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity

"She bought a curio from the antique shop."

"उसने प्राचीन दुकान से एक क्यूरियो खरीदी।" (Usne pracheen dukaan se ek curio khareedi.)
curmudgeon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kərˈmʌdʒən/
चिड़चिड़ा आदमी (chidhchidhā ādmī)

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

"The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood."

"वृद्ध चिड़चिड़े आदमी ने मोहल्ले में सब कुछ पर शिकायत की।" (Vr̥ddh chidhchidhā ādmī ne mohalle meṁ sab kuch par śikāyat kī.)
curtsy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C2
/ˈkɜːrtsi/
सम्मान प्रदर्शन (sammaan pradarshan)

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

"She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage."

"उसने मंच छोड़ने से पहले एक तेज कर्टसी दी।" (Usne manch chhodne se pehle ek tez kurtsee dee.)
adjective C2
/ˈkʌsɪd/
अड़ियल (adiyal)

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

"He was too cussed to admit his mistake."

"वह अपनी गलती स्वीकार करने के लिए बहुत अड़ियल था।" (Wah apni galti sweekar karne ke liye bahut adiyal tha.)
Custard Apple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/
कटहल (kathal)

a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds

"The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture."

"कटहल में एक मीठा और मलाईदार बनावट होती है।" (Kathal mein ek meetha aur malaidaar banawat hoti hai。)
cybernetics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks
साइबरनेटिक्स (cybernetics)

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

"Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence."

"साइबरनेटिक्स कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता में एक महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।" (Cybernetics krtrim buddhimatta mein ek mahatvapurn bhumika nibhata hai.)
cycloid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C2
/ˈsaɪklɔɪd/
वृत्ताकार रेखा (vrttakar rekha)

a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line

"The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics."

"सायक्लॉइड को गणित और भौतिकी में अक्सर अध्ययन किया जाता है।" (Saikloid ko ganit aur bhautikī mein aksar adhyayan kiya jaata hai.)
cygnet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɪɡnət/
हंस के बच्चे (hans ke bachche)

a young swan

"The cygnet swam closely behind its mother."

"हंस के बच्चे ने अपनी मां के पीछे सटीक रूप से तैराकी की।" (Hans ke bachche ne apni maan ke peeche sathik roop se tairaki ki.)
cynosure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/
सभी की नजरों का केंद्र (sabhi ki nazron ka kendra)

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

"She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party."

"वह पार्टी में सभी की नजरों का केंद्र थी।" (vah party mein sabhi ki nazron ka kendra thi.)