Vocabularios

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pollute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pəˈluːt/
प्रदूषित करना (pradushit karna)

to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful

"Factories pollute the river with toxic waste."

"फैक्ट्रियां नदी को जहरीले कचरे से प्रदूषित करती हैं।" (Factories nadi ko zahreele kachre se pradushit karti hain.)
polluted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/pəˈluː.tɪd/
प्रदूषित (pradushit)

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

"Polluted air causes severe health problems."

"प्रदूषित हवा गंभीर स्वास्थ्य समस्याएं पैदा करती है।" (Pradushit hawa gambhir swasthya samasyaen paida karti hai.)
Pomegranate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/
अनार (anar)

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

"The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing."

"अनार के दाने मीठे और ताजे थे." (anar ke daane meethe aur taaje the.)
verb B2
/ˈpɒndər/
गंभीरता से सोचना (gambhirta se sochna)

to think about something carefully

"She pondered over the meaning of the poem."

"वह कविता के अर्थ पर गंभीरता से विचार कर रही थी।" (Vah kavita ke arth par gambhirta se vichar kar rahi thi.)
Poppy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɒp.i/
पॉपी (poppy)

a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance

"The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden."

"लाल पॉपी बगीचे में सुंदरता से खिला।" (laal poppy bageeche mein sundarta se khila)
porch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pɔːrtʃ/
बरामदा (baramda)

a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides

"We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze."

"हम बरामदे में बैठकर शाम की हवा का आनंद ले रहे थे।" (Hum baramde mein baithkar shaam ki hawa ka anand le rahe the.)
noun B2
/ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/
पोरिज (porij)

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

"She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast."

"वह नाश्ते में एक कटोरी पोरिज खा रही थी।" (Vah nashtay mein ek katori porij khaa rahi thi.)
portfolio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
निवेश पोर्टफोलियो (portfolio)

A collection of financial investments, artworks, or documents presented as a body of work.

"The designer showcased her portfolio during the interview."

"डिज़ाइनर ने साक्षात्कार के दौरान अपना पोर्टफोलियो प्रस्तुत किया।" (Designer ne sakshatkar ke dauran apna portfolio prastut kiya.)
portray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pɔːˈtreɪ/
वर्णन करना (varnan karna)

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

"The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside."

"उपन्यास ने ग्रामीण जीवन का एक जीवंत चित्र प्रस्तुत किया।" (Upanyas ne gramin jeevan ka ek jeevant chitra prastut kiya.)
pose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/poʊz/
खुशी (khushi)

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

"She posed for a picture in front of the monument."

"जब उसने पुरस्कार प्राप्त किया तो वह अपनी खुशी को छिपा नहीं पाई।" (Jab usne puraskaar prapt kiya to vah apni khushi ko chhupa nahin pai.)
possess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pəˈzɛs/
मालिक होना / अधिकार रखना (maalik hona / adhikar rakhna)

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

"She possesses great talent in music."

"वह संगीत में अद्भुत प्रतिभा रखती है।" (Vah sangeet mein adbhut pratibha rakhti hai.)
Possession definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pəˈzɛʃən/
स्वामित्व (swamitva)

The state of owning, controlling, or holding something.

"The ring was her most valuable possession."

"अंगूठी उसकी सबसे मूल्यवान संपत्ति थी।" (Angoothi uski sabse mulyavan sampatti thi.)
adjective B2
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
स्वामित्ववादी (swamitwawadi)

Showing a desire to own or control; relating to possession.

"He became very possessive about his old books."

"वह अपनी पुरानी किताबों के बारे में बहुत स्वामित्ववादी हो गया था।" (Wah apni purani kitabon ke baare mein bahut swamitwawadi ho gaya tha.)
post-war definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/
युद्धोत्तर (yuddhottar)

relating to the period after a war has ended

"The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years."

"युद्धोत्तर वर्षों में देश ने तेज़ आर्थिक प्रगति की।" (yuddhottar varshon mein desh ne tez arthik pragati ki)
noun, adjective B2
/ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/
स्नातकोत्तर छात्र (snatakkottar chhatr)

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

"She is doing postgraduate research in physics."

"वह भौतिकी में स्नातकोत्तर शोध कर रहा है।" (Wah bhoutiki mein snatakottar shodh kar raha hai.)
Posture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɒstʃə/
सुख (sukh)

the position in which someone holds their body; an attitude or approach

"Good posture helps prevent back pain."

"जब उसने पुरस्कार प्राप्त किया तो वह अपनी खुशी छिपा नहीं पाई।" (Jab usne puraskar prapt kiya to vah apni khushi chhupa nahin pai.)
postwar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈpəʊstwɔːr/
युद्धोत्तर (yuddhotar)

occurring or existing after a war

"The postwar period saw significant economic growth."

"पोस्टवार अवधि में महत्वपूर्ण आर्थिक वृद्धि देखी गई।" (Postwar avdhi mein mahatvapurn arthik vruddhi dekhi gayi.)
potentially definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/pəˈtɛnʃəli/
संभावित रूप से (sambavit roop se)

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

"This project is potentially a huge success."

"इस परियोजना की सफलता पोटेंशियली बहुत बड़ी हो सकती है।" (Is pariyojna ki safalta potentially bahut badi ho sakti hai.)
Potter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɑː.tər/
मटका बनानेवाला (matka bananewala)

a person who makes pottery

"The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel."

"मटका बनानेवाले ने घूमते हुए पहिए पर मिट्टी को आकार दिया।" (matka bananewale ne ghoomte hue pahiye par mitti ko akar diya.)
noun B2
/paʊtʃ/
पाउच (pouch)

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

"She kept her coins in a small leather pouch."

"उसने अपने सिक्के एक छोटे चमड़े के पाउच में रखे थे।" (Usne apne sikke ek chhote chamde ke pouch mein rakhe the.)
adjective B2
/ˈpaʊərləs/
निर्बल (nirbal)

without ability, influence, or strength

"She felt powerless against the unfair system."

"वह अन्यायपूर्ण व्यवस्था के खिलाफ powerless महसूस कर रही थी।" (Woh anyaaypoorn vyavastha ke khilaf powerless mahsus kar rahi thi.)
practitioner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/
व्यवसायी (vyavsayee)

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

"She is a skilled medical practitioner."

"वह एक कुशल चिकित्सा व्यवसायी है।" (Vah ek kushal chikitsa vyavsayee hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/
प्रशंसा योग्य (praiseworthy)

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

"Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy."

"उसका परोपकारी कार्य सच में प्रशंसा योग्य है।" (uska paropkari karya sach mein prashansa yogya hai.)
prank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/præŋk/
शरारत (shararat)

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

"They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party."

"वे पार्टी के दौरान अपने दोस्त के साथ एक निर्दोष शरारत खेल रहे थे।" (ve party ke dauran apne dost ke saath ek nirdosh shararat khel rahe the.)
Prawn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɔːn/
झींगा (jhinga)

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

"The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk."

"शेफ ने नारियल के दूध से स्वादिष्ट झींगा करी तैयार की।" (chef ne nariyal ke doodh se swadisht jhinga kari tayyar ki.)
preach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/priːtʃ/
धर्मोपदेश देना (dharmopadesh dena)

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

"The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness."

"पादरी क्षमा और दया के बारे में धर्मोपदेश दे रहे थे।" (Padri kshama aur daya ke baare mein dharmopadesh de rahe the.)
Precaution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈkɔːʃən/
सावधानी (savdhani)

a measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger

"You should take precaution when crossing a busy road."

"आपको व्यस्त सड़क पार करते समय सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए।" (Aapko vyast sadak paar karte samay savdhani baratni chahiye.)
precede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/prɪˈsiːd/
आगे आना / पहले होना (aage aana / pehle hona)

to come before something in time, order, or position

"A short introduction will precede the main lecture."

"मुख्य व्याख्यान से पहले एक छोटा परिचय होगा।" (Mukhya vyakhyan se pehle ek chhota parichay hoga.)
verb B2
/prɪˈsiːdɪd/
पूर्व में हुआ (poorv mein hua)

came before something in time, order, or position

"Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall."

"डार्क क्लाउड्स ने भारी बारिश से पहले आ चुके थे।" (Dark clouds ne bhari baarish se pehle aa chuke the.)
precedent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
नजीर (nazir)

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

"The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases."

"न्यायधीश का निर्णय समान मामलों के लिए एक नया नजीर स्थापित किया।" (Nyayadhish ka nirnay samaan mamlon ke liye ek naya nazir sthapit kiya.)
precision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈsɪʒən/
सटीकता (sateekta)

The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.

"The surgeon operated with great precision."

"सर्जन ने महान सटीकता के साथ ऑपरेशन किया।" (sarjan ne mahaan sateekta ke saath operation kiya.)
predator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛdətər/
शिकारी प्राणी (shikari prani)

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

"Lions are powerful predators in the savannah."

"शेर सवाना में शक्तिशाली शिकारी प्राणी हैं।" (sher savana mein shaktishali shikari prani hain)
Predecessor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛdəˌsɛsər/
पूर्वज (purvaj)

A person who held a position or office before the current holder.

"The new CEO thanked her predecessor for his service."

"नई सीईओ ने अपने पूर्वज को उनके सेवा के लिए धन्यवाद दिया।" (nayi CEO ne apne purvaj ko unke seva ke liye dhanyavaad diya.)
predictable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/prɪˈdɪktəbəl/
पूर्वानुमान योग्य (purvanuman yogya)

able to be predicted or foreseen

"His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior."

"उसकी प्रतिक्रियाएँ उसके पिछले व्यवहार के आधार पर पूर्वानुमान योग्य थीं।" (Uski pratikriyaen uske pichhle vyavhaar ke aadhar par purvanuman yogya thin.)
Prediction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈdɪkʃən/
भविष्यवाणी (bhavishyavani)

A statement about what will happen in the future based on knowledge or evidence.

"Her prediction about the weather turned out to be accurate."

"उसकी भविष्यवाणी मौसम के बारे में सही साबित हुई।" (Uski bhavishyavani mausam ke baare mein sahi sabit hui.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
प्रधान (pradhan)

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

"The predominant color in the painting is blue."

"चित्रकला में प्रधान रंग नीला है।" (Chitrakala mein pradhan rang neela hai.)
predominantly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
प्रधान रूप से (pradhan roop se)

mainly; for the most part

"The population in the city is predominantly young."

"शहर की जनसंख्या प्रमुख रूप से युवा है।" (Sheher ki jansankhya pramukh roop se yuva hai.)
noun B2
/ˈprɛfəs/
प्रस्तावना (prastavna)

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

"The author explained his motivation in the preface."

"लेखक ने अपनी प्रेरणा को प्रस्तावना में समझाया।" (Lekhak ne apni prerna ko prastavna mein samjhaya.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/
बेहतर (behtar)

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

"It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic."

"यह भारी ट्रैफ़िक में गाड़ी चलाने की बजाय ट्रेन लेना बेहतर है।" (Yah bhaari traffic mein gaadi chalane ki bajay train lena behtar hai.)
Preference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəns/
पसंद (pasand)

a greater liking for one alternative over another

"She has a preference for tea over coffee."

"उसे चाय को कॉफी पर अधिक पसंद है।" (Use chai ko coffee par adhik pasand hai.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈpriːfɪks/
उपसर्ग; पहले जोड़ना (upsarg; pehle jodna)

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

"Developers often prefix variables with an underscore."

"डेवलपर्स अक्सर वेरिएबल्स के साथ अंडरस्कोर जोड़ते हैं।" (Developers aksar variables ke saath underscore jodte hain.)
prehistoric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk
प्रागैतिहासिक, इतिहास से पहले का समय (prāgaitihāsik, itihās se pahle kā samay)

Belonging to the time before written records.

"The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans."

"प्रागैतिहासिक युग प्रारंभिक मानवों के उदय द्वारा चिह्नित था।" (prāgaitihāsik yug prārambhik mānavon ke uday dvārā chihnit thā.)
Prejudice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
पक्षपाती विचार (pakshapati vichar)

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

"Prejudice often prevents people from seeing the truth about others."

"पक्षपाती विचार अक्सर लोगों को दूसरों के बारे में सत्य देखने से रोकते हैं।" (Pakshapati vichar aksar logon ko doosron ke baare mein satya dekhne se rokate hain.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪst/
पक्षपाती (pakshapāti)

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

"He was prejudiced against people from other regions."

"वह दूसरे क्षेत्रों के लोगों के प्रति पक्षपाती था।" (vah dūsre kṣetrō ke logo ke prati pakshapāti thā.)
preliminary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/prɪˈlɪmɪˌneri/
प्रारंभिक (prarambhik)

happening before something that is more important; introductory or preparatory

"The team held a preliminary meeting to discuss the project."

"टीम ने परियोजना पर चर्चा करने के लिए एक प्रारंभिक बैठक की।" (Team ne pariyojana par charcha karne ke liye ek prarambhik baithak ki.)
adjective B2
/ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/
अकाल (akal)

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

"His decision to quit the job was premature."

"उसका नौकरी छोड़ने का निर्णय अकाल था।" (Uska naukri chhodne ka nirnay akal tha.)
premier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/
प्रधानमंत्री / प्रमुख (pradhanmantri / pramukh)

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

"The French premier addressed the nation."

"फ्रांसीसी प्रधानमंत्री ने राष्ट्र को संबोधित किया।" (Francisi pradhanmantri ne rashtr ko sambodhit kiya.)
premise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈprɛmɪs/
पूर्वधारणा / भवन (purvadharna / bhavan)

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

"His argument was based on a false premise."

"उसका तर्क एक गलत पूर्वधारणा पर आधारित था।" (Uska tark ek galat purvadharna par aadharit tha.)
premium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpriːmiəm/
प्रीमियम (premium)

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

"You need to pay your insurance premium every year."

"आपको हर साल अपना बीमा प्रीमियम अदा करना होगा।" (Aapko har saal apna bima premium ada karna hoga.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈpærətɔːri/
प्रारंभिक (prarambhik)

Serving as preparation or preliminary before the main event.

"They held a preparatory meeting before the main conference."

"उन्होंने मुख्य सम्मेलन से पहले एक प्रारंभिक बैठक आयोजित की।" (unhone mukhya sammelan se pehle ek prarambhik baithak aayojit ki.)