Vocabularios

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legislator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/
विधायिका सदस्य (vidhayika sadasya)

a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

"The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare."

"विधायिका सदस्य ने स्वास्थ्य देखभाल सुधारने के लिए एक बिल प्रस्तुत किया।" (Vidhayika sadasya ne swasthya dekhbhal sudharne ke liye ek bill prastut kiya.)
legislature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃər/
विधानमंडल (vidhanmandal)

a group of people who have the power to make and change laws

"The state legislature will vote on the proposal tomorrow."

"राज्य विधानमंडल कल प्रस्ताव पर मतदान करेगा।" (raajy vidhanmandal kal prastaav par matdaan karega.)
legitimate self-defense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C1
lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens
वैध आत्मरक्षा (vaidh aatmaraksha)

Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.

"The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense."

"देश ने दावा किया कि यह वैध आत्मरक्षा था।" (Desh ne daava kiya ki yah vaidh aatmaraksha tha.)
adverb C1
/ˈleŋθ.waɪz/
लंबाई के अनुसार; सबसे लंबी दिशा में (lambaai ke anusar; sabse lambi disha mein)

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

"Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry."

"पेपर को लंबाई के अनुसार मोड़ें ताकि इसे ले जाना आसान हो।" (paper ko lambaai ke anusar modain takii ise le jaana aasaan ho)
noun C1
/ˈliːniənsi/
दया (doya)

The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.

"The judge showed leniency in his ruling."

"न्यायाधीश ने अपने निर्णय में दया दिखाई।" (Nyayadhish ne apne nirnay mein daya dikhayi.)
adjective C1
/ˈliːniənt/
दयालु (dayalu)

Permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

"Her parents are lenient with her curfew."

"उसके माता-पिता उसके समय सीमा में दयालु हैं।" (Uske mata-pita uske samay seema mein dayalu hain.)
lesbian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C1
/ˈlɛzbiən/
लेस्बियन (lesbian)

a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women

"She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights."

"वह एक गर्वित लेस्बियन है और समान अधिकारों के लिए वकालत करती है।" (vah ek garvit lesbian hai aur samaan adhikaron ke liye vakalat karti hai.)
noun C1
/ˈliːʒən/
घाव (ghav)

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

"The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully."

"डॉक्टर ने त्वचा के घाव की सावधानी से जांच की।" (Daktar ne tvacha ke ghav ki saavdhani se jaanch ki.)
Lethal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈliːθəl/
घातक (ghatak)

Able to cause death; deadly.

"The snake's venom is extremely lethal."

"सांप का जहर बेहद घातक है।" (Saap ka zahar behad ghatak hai.)
lethargic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
सजीवता की कमी (sajeevata ki kami)

Feeling sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy.

"After the long journey, he felt lethargic and went straight to bed."

"लंबी यात्रा के बाद, उसे सुस्ती महसूस हुई और वह सीधे बिस्तर पर चला गया।" (Lambi yatra ke baad, use susti mehsoos hui aur vah seedhe bistar par chala gaya.)
Lethargy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈleθərdʒi/
निःसक्रियता (nishaktiata)

A state of tiredness, lack of energy, or drowsiness.

"The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy among the workers."

"गर्म मौसम ने श्रमिकों के बीच निःसक्रियता की भावना उत्पन्न की।" (Garm mausam ne shramikon ke beech nishaktiata ki bhavana utpann ki.)
noun, verb C1
/ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/
लिवर, कड़ा दंड (livar, kada dand)

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

"He used a lever to lift the heavy stone."

"उसने भारी पत्थर को उठाने के लिए एक लेवर का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Usne bhari pathar ko uthane ke liye ek livar ka istemal kiya.)
verb C1
/ˈlɛvi/
कर लगाना (kar lagana)

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

"The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods."

"सरकार ने लक्ज़री सामानों पर नया टैक्स लगाने का फैसला किया।" (Sarkar ne luxury samanon par naya tax lagane ka faisla kiya.)
lexicon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlɛksɪkən/
शब्दकोश (shabdkosh)

the vocabulary of a language, a branch of knowledge, or a person

"The scientist used a specialized lexicon to describe the discovery."

"वैज्ञानिक ने खोज का वर्णन करने के लिए एक विशेष शब्दकोश का उपयोग किया।" (Vaigyanik ne khoj ka varnan karne ke liye ek vishesh shabdkosh ka upyog kiya.)
liability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
जिम्मेदारी (jimmedari)

the state of being legally responsible for something; something that acts as a disadvantage

"The company’s financial liability increased after the lawsuit."

"कंपनी की वित्तीय जिम्मेदारी मुकदमे के बाद बढ़ गई।" (Company ki vittiya jimmedari mukadme ke baad badh gayi.)
noun C1
/liˈeɪzɒn/
संपर्क व्यक्ति (sampark vyakti)

communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship

"She works as a liaison between the company and its clients."

"वह कंपनी और उसके ग्राहकों के बीच एक लियेज़न के रूप में काम करती है।" (Wah company aur uske graahkon ke beech ek liaison ke roop mein kaam karti hai.)
noun C1
/ˈlaɪbəl/
मानहानि (manhani)

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

"The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims."

"न्यूज़पेपर को झूठे दावे प्रकाशित करने के बाद मानहानि के लिए मुकदमा किया गया।" (Newspaper ko jhuthe daave prakatit karne ke baad manhani ke liye mukadma kiya gaya.)
noun C1
/ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/
उदारवाद (udarvaad)

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

"Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights."

"उदारवाद भाषण की स्वतंत्रता और मानवाधिकारों पर जोर देता है।" (Udarvaad bhashan ki svatantrata aur manavadhikaron par zor deta hai.)
liberalization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
उदारवाद (udarvaad)

The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.

"The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments."

"व्यापार नीतियों के उदारीकरण ने विदेशी निवेश को आकर्षित किया।" (Vyapar neetiyon ke udarikaran ne videshi nivesh ko akarshit kiya.)
liberate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈlɪbəreɪt/
मुक्त करना (mukt karna)

to set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression

"The army liberated the city from enemy control."

"आर्मी ने शहर को दुश्मन के नियंत्रण से मुक्त किया।" (Aarmi ne shahar ko dushman ke niyantran se mukt kiya.)
liberation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
मुक्ति (mukti)

the act of setting someone free from restrictions or oppression

"The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule."

"देश ने उपनिवेशी शासन से अपनी मुक्ति का उत्सव मनाया।" (Desh ne upniveshi shasan se apni mukti ka utsav manaya.)
liberation war definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/
स्वतंत्रता संग्राम (swatantrata sangram)

a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence

"The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity."

"स्वतंत्रता संग्राम ने देश के इतिहास को नई दिशा दी।" (swatantrata sangram ne desh ke itihas ko nai disha di)
libido definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/lɪˈbiːdoʊ/
यौन इच्छा (yaun ichchha)

Sexual desire or drive.

"Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido."

"तनाव कभी-कभी एक व्यक्ति की यौन इच्छा को कम कर सकता है।" (Tanaav kabhi-kabhi ek vyakti ki yaun ichchha ko kam kar sakta hai.)
Licensee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/
लाइसेंसधारी (licensedhari)

a person or organization that holds a license to do something

"The licensee is responsible for following all regulations."

"लाइसेंसधारी सभी नियमों का पालन करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।" (licensedhari sabhi niyamon ka palan karne ke liye zimmedar hai.)
noun C1
/luː/
बदला (badla)

Instead of; in place of.

"He gave money in lieu of flowers."

"उसने फूलों के बदले पैसे दिए।" (Usne phoolon ke badle paise diye.)
adjective C1
/ˈlaɪf.laɪk/
वास्तविक जैसा (vastavik jaisa)

Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.

"The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person."

"मोम की मूर्ति इतनी वास्तविक जैसी थी कि लोग सोचने लगे कि यह असली व्यक्ति था।" (Mom ki moorti itni vastavik jaisi thi ki log sochne lage ki yeh asli vyakti tha.)
noun C1
/ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/
लिगामेंट ऊतक (ligament utk)

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

"He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football."

"फुटबॉल खेलते समय उसने अपने घुटने में एक लिगामेंट फाड़ दिया था।" (Football khelte samay usne apne ghoomne mein ek ligament faad diya tha.)
adjective C1
/ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/
हल्का-फुल्का (halka-phulka)

cheerful, carefree, and not serious

"She gave a light-hearted speech at the party."

"वह पार्टी में एक हल्के-फुल्के भाषण के साथ आई।" (Vah party mein ek halka-phulka bhashan ke saath aayi.)
verb C1
/ˈlaɪ.kən/
तुलना करना (tulna karna)

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

"He likened her voice to sweet music."

"उसने उसकी आवाज़ को मीठी संगीत से तुलना किया।" (Usne uski aawaaz ko meethi sangeet se tulna kiya.)
Likeness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlaɪk.nəs/
समानता; समानता (likeness)

the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation

"The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother."

"चित्र उसकी दादी के साथ एक मजबूत समानता दिखाता है।" (chitra uski daadi ke saath ek majboot samaanta dikhata hai)
noun C1
/ˈlɪmboʊ/
अनिश्चितता, निलंबन की स्थिति (anishchitata, nilamban ki sthiti)

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

"The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn."

"प्रोजेक्ट को वित्तपोषण वापस लेने के बाद अनिश्चितता में छोड़ दिया गया।" (Project ko vittposhan wapas lene ke baad anishchitata mein chhod diya gaya.)
Lime stone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/
चूना पत्थर (chuna patthar)

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

"The ancient building was made of limestone blocks."

"प्राचीन इमारत चूना पत्थर की ब्लॉकों से बनी थी" (prachin imarat chuna patthar ki blokon se bani thi)
Limelight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/
लोकप्रियता का ध्यान केंद्रित; चूने के एक बेलन को गर्म करके उत्पन्न उज्ज्वल प्रकाश (laimlait)

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

"The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight."

"सेलिब्रिटी को लाइमलाइट में रहना बहुत पसंद था।" (celebrity ko limelight mein rehna bahut pasand tha)
noun C1
/ˈlɪməˌziːn/
बड़ी, लग्ज़री कार जो एक ड्राइवर द्वारा चलाई जाती है (badi, lagzari car jo ek driver dvara chali jati hai)

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

"The bride arrived in a white limousine."

"दुल्हन एक सफेद लिमोज़ीन में आई।" (Dulhan ek safed limousine mein aayi.)
verb, adjective, noun C1
/lɪmp/
लंगड़ा होना / कमजोर (langda hona / kamzor)

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

"He limped after injuring his ankle."

"वह अपने टखने को घायल करने के बाद लंगड़ा कर चल रहा था।" (Wah apne takhne ko ghaayal karne ke baad langda kar chal raha tha.)
Lineage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlɪniɪdʒ/
वंशावली (vanshavali)

Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.

"He traced his lineage back to medieval kings."

"उसने अपनी वंशावली को मध्यकालीन राजाओं से जोड़ा।" (usne apni vanshavali ko madhyakalīn rājāon se joda.)
linger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/
लंबे समय तक रहना (lambe samay tak rehna)

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.

"The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen."

"कॉफ़ी की खुशबू रसोई में लंबे समय तक रही।" (Kofee ki khushboo rasoee mein lambe samay tak rahi.)
noun C1
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
भाषाविद (bhashavid)

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

"She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently."

"वह एक भाषाविद है जो छह भाषाओं में धाराप्रवाह बोलती है।" (Woh ek bhashavid hai jo chhah bhashaon mein dharapravah bolti hai.)
linguistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
भाषाई (bhashai)

Relating to language or the scientific study of language.

"The study focused on the linguistic diversity of the region."

"अध्यान ने क्षेत्र की भाषाई विविधता पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया।" (Adhyayan ne kshetra ki bhasai vividhata par dhyan kendrit kiya.)
noun C1
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
भाषाविज्ञान (bhashavigyan)

The scientific study of language and its structure.

"She decided to major in linguistics at university."

"उसने विश्वविद्यालय में भाषाविज्ञान में प्रमुखता लेने का निर्णय लिया।" (Usne vishwavidyalaya mein bhashavigyan mein pramukhata lene ka nirnay liya.)
noun C1
/lɪˈkjʊər/
मीठा शराब (meetha sharab)

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

"She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner."

"उसने रात के खाने के बाद चेरी लिक्यूर का एक छोटा गिलास सर्व किया।" (Usne raat ke khane ke baad cheri liqueur ka ek chhota gilas serve kiya.)
verb C1
/ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/
दिवालिया होना (divaliya hona)

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

"The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors."

"कंपनी ने अपने कर्जदाताओं को भुगतान करने के लिए अपनी संपत्तियाँ लिक्विडेट करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Company ne apne karzdaton ko bhugtan karne ke liye apni sampattiyan liquidate karne ka nirnay liya.)
liquidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/lɪkˈwɪd.ə.ti/
तरलता (taralta)

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.

"A business must maintain liquidity to cover expenses."

"एक व्यवसाय को खर्चों को कवर करने के लिए तरलता बनाए रखनी चाहिए।" (Ek vyavsay ko kharchon ko cover karne ke liye taralta banaye rakhni chahiye.)
adjective C1
/ˈlɪstləs/
निरुत्साही (nirutsahi)

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

"She felt listless after working long hours without rest."

"लंबे समय तक आराम के बिना काम करने के बाद वह निरुत्साही महसूस कर रही थी।" (Lambe samay tak aaram ke bina kaam karne ke baad vah nirutsahi mahsus kar rahi thi.)
Litchi definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlaɪtʃi/
लीची (lichee)

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

"The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside."

"लीची का एक खुरदुरा गुलाबी खोल होता है जिसे आप छीलकर अंदर के मीठे सफेद फल को खाते हैं।" (lichee ka ek khurdura gulabi khol hota hai jise aap cheelkar andar ke meethe safed phal ko khate hain.)
verb C1
/ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/
मुकदमा करना (mukadma karna)

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

"The company decided to litigate the contract dispute."

"कंपनी ने अनुबंध विवाद को अदालत में लाने का निर्णय लिया।" (Kampani ne anubandh vivad ko adalat mein laane ka nirnay liya.)
litigation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
मुकदमा (mukadma)

the process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court

"The litigation lasted for over three years."

"मुकदमा तीन साल से अधिक समय तक चला।" (Mukadma teen saal se adhik samay tak chala.)
livelihood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
आजिविका (aajivika)

A means of securing the necessities of life.

"Fishing is the main livelihood of the villagers."

"मछली पकड़ना गाँव वालों की मुख्य आजिविका है।" (Machhli pakadna gaon walon ki mukhya aajivika hai.)
adjective C1
/ˈlɪvɪd/
क्रोधित (krodhit)

Extremely angry; furious.

"She was livid when she found out about the betrayal."

"वह विश्वासघात के बारे में जानकर क्रोधित हो गई थी।" (Vah vishwasghat ke baare mein jaankar krodhit ho gayi thi.)
Loafer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈloʊfər/
आलसी (aalsi)

A person who is lazy and avoids work; also a type of slip-on shoe.

"He was called a loafer because he never did his job properly."

"उसे आलसी कहा गया क्योंकि उसने कभी ठीक से अपना काम नहीं किया।" (Use aalsi kaha gaya kyunki usne kabhi theek se apna kaam nahin kiya.)