Vocabulaires

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Sabotage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
विनाशकारी कार्य (vinashkari kary)

To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage.

"The rebels tried to sabotage the railway lines."

"विद्रोहियों ने रेलवे लाइनों को नष्ट करने की कोशिश की।" (Vidrohiyon ne relvey laino ko nasht karne ki koshish ki.)
sack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sæk/
बोरी (boree)

a large bag made of strong material for holding things

"He carried a sack of rice on his shoulder."

"उसने अपने कंधे पर चावल से भरी एक बोरी उठाई।" (Usne apne kandhe par chawal se bhari ek bori uthai.)
Sacred definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈseɪkrɪd/
पवित्र (pavitra)

connected with God or a religion and considered holy or deserving respect

"The temple is a sacred place for the community."

"द मंदिर समुदाय के लिए एक पवित्र स्थान है।" (Da mandir samudaay ke liye ek pavitra sthaan hai.)
sacrifice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/
बलिदान (balidan)

To give up something valuable for the sake of others or a higher purpose.

"Parents often sacrifice their own comfort for their children."

"माता-पिता अक्सर अपने बच्चों के लिए अपनी आरामदायक स्थिति की बलि देते हैं।" (maata-pitaa aksar apne bachcho ke liye apni aaraamdayak sthiti ki bali dete hain.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈsæd.əl/
घोड़े की पीठ पर बैठने की सीट; किसी को जिम्मेदारी देना (ghode ki peeth par baithne ki seat; kisi ko jimmedari dena)

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

"He saddled the horse before going for a ride."

"उसने घोड़े को सवारी पर जाने से पहले सैडल किया।" (Usne ghode ko sawari par jaane se pehle saddle kiya.)
Safeguard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/
सुरक्षा करना (suraksha karna)

To protect from harm or damage; a measure taken to ensure safety.

"Laws exist to safeguard the rights of children."

"कानून बच्चों के अधिकारों की सुरक्षा करने के लिए अस्तित्व में हैं।" (Kanoon bachon ke adhikar ki suraksha karne ke liye astitv mein hain.)
salute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səˈluːt/
सलाम करना (salaam karna)

to greet with respect; to honor

"The soldiers saluted their commanding officer."

"सैनिकों ने अपने कमांडिंग ऑफिसर को सलाम किया।" (Sainikon ne apne commanding officer ko salaam kiya.)
noun B2
/ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/
आश्रयस्थान (ashrayasthan)

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

"The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals."

"वन समाप्ति के लिए एक आश्रयस्थान है।" (van samapti ke liye ek ashrayasthan hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈsændi/
रेतिला; बालूदार; (retila, baludar)

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

"The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast."

"रेतिला समुद्र तट तट के साथ मीलों तक फैला हुआ था।" (retila samudra tat tat ke sath milon tak phaila hua tha)
sanitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
स्वच्छता (swachhata)

The systems and practices for maintaining hygiene and public health, especially through clean water and sewage disposal.

"Improving sanitation can reduce the spread of diseases."

"स्वच्छता में सुधार से बीमारियों के फैलाव को कम किया जा सकता है।" (Swachhata mein sudhaar se bimariyon ke phailav ko kam kiya ja sakta hai.)
noun B2
/ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/
व्यंग्य (vyangya)

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

"His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them."

"उसका व्यंग्य अक्सर लोगों को हंसाता था लेकिन कभी-कभी उन्हें नाराज कर देता था।" (uska vyangya aksar logon ko hansata tha lekin kabhi-kabhi unhe naaraaz kar deta tha.)
adjective B2
/sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
व्यंग्यात्मक (vyangyatak)

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

"She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking."

"उसने उसके पकवान के बारे में एक व्यंग्यात्मक टिप्पणी की।" (Usne uske pakwaan ke baare mein ek vyangyatak tippani ki.)
satellite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
उपग्रह (upagrah)

An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another planet to collect information or for communication.

"The weather satellite provided real-time images of the storm."

"मौसम उपग्रह ने तूफान की वास्तविक समय की छवियाँ प्रदान की।" (Mausam upagrah ne toofan ki vastavik samay ki chhaviyaan pradan ki.)
noun B2
/ˈsætaɪər/
व्यंग्य (vyangya)

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

"The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics."

"नाटक आधुनिक राजनीति पर एक शानदार व्यंग्य था।" (Natak aadhunik rajneeti par ek shandar vyangya tha.)
adjective B2
/ˈsævɪdʒ/
जंगली; बर्बर (jangli; barbar)

fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; cruel or brutal

"The storm brought savage winds that tore branches from the trees."

"आंधी ने ऐसे हिंसक तूफान लाए, जिन्होंने पेड़ों की शाखाएँ उखाड़ दीं।" (aandhi ne aise hinsak toofan laaye, jinhonne pedon ki shaakhayein ukhaad di.)
Saxophone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsæksəfoʊn/
सैक्सोफोन (saiksofon)

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

"The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone."

"जैज संगीतकार ने अपने सैक्सोफोन पर एक सुंदर सोलो बजाया।" (jazz sangeetkaar ne apne saiksofon par ek sundar solo bajaya.)
scan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skæn/
खुशी (khushi)

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

"She scanned the document before sending it by email."

"जब उसने पुरस्कार प्राप्त किया तो वह अपनी खुशी छिपा नहीं पाई।" (Jab usne puraskar prapt kiya to woh apni khushi chhupa nahi pai.)
scandal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskændəl/
घोटाला (ghotala)

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

"The politician's affair became a public scandal."

"राजनीतिक नेता का अफेयर एक सार्वजनिक घोटाले में बदल गया।" (Rajnaitik neta ka affair ek sarvajanik ghotale mein badal gaya.)
Scar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skɑːr/
दाग (daag)

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

"The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead."

"दुर्घटना ने उसके माथे पर स्थायी दाग छोड़ दिया।" (durghatna ne uske mathe par sthayi daag chhod diya.)
adjective B2
/skɛərs/
अभाव (abhaav)

insufficient in quantity; hard to find

"Water was scarce during the long drought."

"लंबी सूखा के दौरान पानी का अभाव था।" (Lambi sukha ke dauran paani ka abhaav tha.)
adverb B2
/ˈskeəs.li/
मुश्किल से; शायद ही; बस थोड़ी देर में (mushkil se; shayad hi; bas thodi der mein)

hardly; barely; only just

"I could scarcely believe my eyes."

"मैं अपनी आँखों पर मुश्किल से विश्वास कर सका।" (main apni aankhon par mushkil se vishwas kar saka)
scarcity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɛərsəti/
कमी (kami)

a situation where something is in short supply

"The scarcity of jobs forced many people to leave the town."

"नौकरी की कमी ने कई लोगों को शहर छोड़ने पर मजबूर किया।" (Naukri ki kami ne kai logon ko shahar chhodne par majboor kiya.)
scare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skeər/
डराना (darana)

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

"The loud noise scared the baby."

"तेज़ आवाज़ ने बच्चे को डरा दिया।" (tez awaaz ne bachche ko dara diya.)
adjective B2
/ˈskɑː.lət/
संतरी लाल (santari laal)

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

"The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light."

"बग़ीचे में संतरी लाल गुलाब सुबह की रोशनी में शानदार दिखे।" (bagiche mein santari laal gulab subah ki roshni mein shandaar dikhe.)
scatter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈskætər/
खुशी (khushi)

to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions

"The farmer scattered seeds across the field."

"वह पुरस्कार मिलने पर अपनी खुशी छिपा नहीं सकी।" (vah puraskaar milne par apni khushi chhupa nahin sakee.)
Scattered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈskætərd/
बिखरा हुआ (bikhra hua)

Spread irregularly or widely in different directions.

"The toys were scattered all over the floor."

"खिलौने फर्श पर बिखरे हुए थे।" (khilaune farsh par bikhre hue the.)
scenario definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈnɛərioʊ/
संभावित स्थिति (sambhavit sthiti)

a possible situation or sequence of events

"The company prepared for the worst-case scenario."

"कंपनी ने सबसे खराब स्थिति के लिए तैयारी की थी।" (Company ne sabse kharab sthiti ke liye tayari ki thi.)
scent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɛnt/
सुगंध (sugandh)

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

"The scent of roses filled the garden."

"गुलाब की खुशबू ने बगीचे को भर दिया।" (Gulab ki khushboo ne bagiche ko bhar diya.)
Sceptical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈskeptɪkəl/
संशयात्मक; अविश्वासी; सत्य पर प्रश्न उठाने वाला (sanshayatmak; avishwasi; satya par prashn uthane wala)

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

"Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory."

"कई वैज्ञानिक नए सिद्धांत के बारे में संदेहास्पद बने रहते हैं।" (kai vaigyanik naye siddhant ke baare mein sandeyhaspad bane rehte hain)
Scholar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɒlər/
विद्वान (vidwan)

a person who studies a particular subject or academic field

"The scholar presented a research paper on ancient civilizations."

"विद्वान ने प्राचीन सभ्यताओं पर एक शोध पत्र प्रस्तुत किया।" (Vidwan ne prachin sabhyataon par ek shodh patra prastut kiya.)
scholarly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈskɒl.ə.li/
शैक्षणिक (shaikshanik)

Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic study.

"She wrote a scholarly article on medieval literature."

"उसने मध्यकालीन साहित्य पर एक शैक्षणिक लेख लिखा।" (Usne madhyakalīn sāhitye par ek shaikshanik lekh likha.)
scholarship definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɒlərʃɪp/
स्कॉलरशिप (scholarship)

an award or grant to support a student's education

"She received a scholarship to study abroad."

"उसने विदेश में पढ़ाई करने के लिए एक स्कॉलरशिप प्राप्त की।" (Usne videsh mein padhai karne ke liye ek scholarship prapt ki.)
scold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skoʊld/
डांटना (daantna)

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

"The teacher scolded the students for being late."

"टीचर ने देर से आने के लिए छात्रों को डांटा।" (Teacher ne der se aane ke liye chatron ko daanta.)
noun B2
/ˈskuːtər/
स्कूटर (scooter)

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

"She rides a scooter to work every day."

"वह हर दिन काम पर स्कूटर से जाती है।" (Woh har din kaam par scooter se jaati hai.)
scope definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skoʊp/
सीमा (seema)

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

"The project is beyond the scope of our resources."

"परियोजना हमारे संसाधनों की सीमा से बाहर है।" (Pariyojana hamare sansadhan ki seema se bahar hai.)
noun/verb B2
/skɔːrn/
तिरस्कार (tirskaar)

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

"She looked at him with open scorn."

"वह उसे खुले तौर पर तिरस्कार से देख रही थी।" (Vah use khule taur par tirskaar se dekh rahi thi.)
Scorpion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
बिच्छू (bichchhoo)

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

"The scorpion hid under the rock during the day."

"बिच्छू दिन के दौरान चट्टान के नीचे छिपा था।" (bichchhoo din ke dauran chattan ke neeche chhupa tha.)
scramble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈskræmbəl/
जल्दी से चढ़ना या मिक्स करना (jaldi se chadhna ya mix karna)

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

"The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite."

"बच्चे घास पकड़ने के लिए पहाड़ी पर जल्दी चढ़े।" (Bacche ghaas pakadne ke liye pahadi par jaldi chhade.)
noun/verb B2
/skræp/
टुकड़ा / फेंक देना (tukda / phenk dena)

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

"He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number."

"उसने नंबर लिखने के लिए कागज के एक टुकड़े का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Usne number likhne ke liye kagaz ke ek tukde ka istemal kiya.)
verb B2
/skreɪp/
घिसना, खरोंचना (ghisna, kharonchna)

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

"He scraped his knee while playing football."

"वह फुटबॉल खेलते समय अपने घुटने को खरोंच लिया।" (Wah football khelte samay apne ghutne ko kharonch liya.)
noun (plural) B2
/skræps/
टुकड़े (tukde)

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

"The dog ate the scraps from the table."

"कुत्ते ने टेबल से बचे हुए टुकड़े खा लिए।" (Kutte ne table se bache hue tukde kha liye.)
verb B2
/skriːtʃ/
कर्कश आवाज़ करना (karkash awaaz karna)

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

"The car screeched to a halt."

"कार अचानक कर्कश आवाज़ करती हुई रुक गई।" (kaar achanak karkash awaaz karti hui ruk gayi.)
screening definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskriːnɪŋ/
परीक्षण या प्रदर्शन (parikshan ya pradarshan)

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

"The hospital offered free health screening for all employees."

"अस्पताल ने सभी कर्मचारियों के लिए मुफ्त स्वास्थ्य परीक्षण प्रदान किया।" (Aspataal ne sabhi karmachariyon ke liye muft swasthya parikshan pradan kiya.)
screw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/skruː/
धातु की पेंच; किसी चीज़ को स्क्रू से कसना (dhatu ki pench; kisi cheez ko screw se kasna)

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

"He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly."

"उसने शेल्फ को दीवार से मजबूती से स्क्रू किया।" (Usne shelf ko deewar se majbooti se screw kiya.)
verb B2
/ˈskrɪbəl/
लापरवाह लिखना या चित्र बनाना (laparwah likhna ya chitra banana)

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

"The child scribbled all over the wall."

"बच्चे ने दीवार पर सब कुछ लापरवाही से लिखा।" (Bacche ne deewar par sab kuch laparwahi se likha.)
script definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skrɪpt/
स्क्रिप्ट (skript)

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

"The actor memorized his lines from the script."

"अभिनेता ने स्क्रिप्ट से अपनी लाइन्स याद कीं।" (Abhinetaa ne skript se apni lines yaad ki.)
scrolling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈskroʊlɪŋ/
स्क्रॉलिंग (scrolling)

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

"Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time."

"फीड्स में स्क्रॉलिंग करने से बहुत समय बर्बाद होता है।" (Feeds mein scrolling karne se bahut samay barbaad hota hai.)
scrub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skrʌb/
रगड़ना (ragadna)

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

"Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful."

"अत्यधिक आँखों को रगड़ना हानिकारक है।" (Atyadhik aankhon ko ragadna haanikarak hai.)
scrutiny definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskruːtɪni/
समीक्षा (sameeksha)

critical observation or examination

"The project's financial records were under close scrutiny."

"परियोजना के वित्तीय रिकॉर्डों की गहन समीक्षा की जा रही थी।" (Pariyojana ke vittiya recordon ki gahan sameeksha ki ja rahi thi.)
Sculptor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskʌlp.tər/
शिल्पकार (shilpkār)

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

"The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue."

"शिल्पकार ने एक सुंदर संगमरमर की मूर्ति बनाने में महीने बिताए" (shilpkār ne ek sundar sangmarmar ki mūrti banāne mein maheene bitāye)