Vocabulaires

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dabble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdæb.əl/
संगति से काम करना (sangati se kaam karna)

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

"He dabbled in painting during his college days."

"उसने कॉलेज के दिनों में पेंटिंग में शौकिया काम किया।" (Usne college ke dino mein painting mein shaukia kaam kiya.)
daft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dæft/
मूर्ख (moorkh)

Silly or foolish.

"It was a daft idea to go hiking without water."

"पानी के बिना हाइकिंग पर जाना एक मूर्खतापूर्ण विचार था।" (Pani ke bina hiking par jana ek moorkhatapurn vichar tha.)
Dagger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdæɡər/
कुंआ (kunaa)

a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon

"The assassin concealed a dagger beneath his cloak."

"हत्यारा अपनी चादर के नीचे एक कुंआ छिपा कर रखा था।" (hatyaara apni chadar ke neeche ek kunaa chhupa kar rakha tha)
noun C1
/ˈdeɪ.li.ə/
डाहलिया (dahlia)

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

"She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer."

"उसने पिछले ग्रीष्मकाल में अपने बग़ीचे में रंगीन डाहलियास लगाए।" (usne pichhle grishmakal mein apne bagiche mein rangin dahlia lagaaye)
dainty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdeɪnti/
नाज़ुक और सुंदर (naazuk aur sundar)

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

"She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls."

"उसने मोती से बनी एक सुंदर हार पहना था।" (Usne moti se bani ek sundar haar pehna tha.)
verb C1
/ˈdæmpən/
गीला करना, कम करना (geela karna, kam karna)

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

"The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert."

"बारिश ने आउटडोर कॉन्सर्ट के उत्साह को कम कर दिया।" (Barish ne outdoor concert ke utsah ko kam kar diya.)
damper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdæmpər/
वह चीज जो बल, प्रभाव या उत्तेजना को कम करती है (vah cheez jo bal, prabhav ya uttejana ko kam karti hai)

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

"The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm."

"यात्रा के रद्द होने से उनकी उत्साही भावना में कमी आ गई।" (Yatra ke radd hone se unki utsahi bhavna mein kami aa gayi.)
Dandruff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdæn.drʌf/
रूसी, बालों से गिरने वाली मृत त्वचा की सफेद या ग्रे परतें (khushki, mathar khushki)

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

"He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem."

"उसने अपनी स्थायी डैंड्रफ समस्या का इलाज करने के लिए एक विशेष शैम्पू का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Usne apni sthayi dandruff samasya ka ilaaj karne ke liye ek vishesh shampoo ka istemal kiya.)
verb C1
/ˈdæŋɡəl/
लटकना (latakna)

to hang loosely or swing freely

"The keys dangled from his belt."

"चाबियाँ उसके बेल्ट से लटक रही थीं।" (Chaabiyaan uske belt se latak rahi thiin.)
noun C1
/ˈderˌdevəl/
जोखिम लेने वाला व्यक्ति (jokhim lene wala vyakti)

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

"The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil."

"स्टंट एक प्रसिद्ध डेयरडेविल द्वारा किया गया था।" (Stunt ek prasiddh daredevil dwara kiya gaya tha.)
darwinism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/
डार्विनवाद (Darvinvaad)

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

"Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species."

"डार्विनवाद ने वैज्ञानिकों के प्रजातियों की उत्पत्ति को समझने के तरीके में क्रांतिकारी बदलाव किया।" (Darwinvaad ne vaigyanikon ke prajatiyon ki utpatti ko samjhne ke tareeke mein krantikari badlav kiya.)
adjective C1
/ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/
शानदार; आकर्षक; आत्मविश्वासी; (shandar; aakarshak; aatmavishwasi)

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

"He looked dashing in his new suit."

"वह अपने नए सूट में शानदार दिख रहे थे।" (vah apne naye suit mein shandar dikh rahe the.)
datum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/
डेटा (data)

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

"Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed."

"सर्वे में प्रत्येक डेटा को सावधानीपूर्वक विश्लेषण किया गया था।" (Survey mein pratyek data ko saavdhaanipoorvak vishleshan kiya gaya tha.)
daunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɔːnt/
डराना (daraana)

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

"The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers."

"तेज़ चढ़ाई ने अनुभवी पर्वतारोहियों को नहीं डराया।" (tez chadhai ne anubhavi parvatarohiyon ko nahin daraaya.)
daunting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
भयावह (bhayavah)

seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

"Starting a new business can be a daunting task."

"नया व्यवसाय शुरू करना एक भयावह कार्य हो सकता है।" (naya vyavsay shuru karna ek bhayavah karya ho sakta hai.)
noun C1
/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/
प्रभात (prabhat)

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

"They set out on their journey at daybreak."

"वे अपनी यात्रा प्रात: में शुरू करते हैं।" (Ve apni yatra pratah mein shuru karte hain.)
daze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/deɪz/
चकरा देना (chakra dena)

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

"The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium."

"ब्राइट लाइट्स ने दौड़ने वालों को चकरा दिया जब वे स्टेडियम में घुसे।" (Bright lights ne daudne walon ko chakra diya jab ve stadium mein ghuse.)
Dead-lock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈded.lɑk/
मौन गतिरोध; ठहराव (maun gatirrodh; thaharav)

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

"The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise."

"वार्ताएँ एक मृतलॉक में पहुँच गईं जब दोनों पक्ष समझौता करने को तैयार नहीं थे।" (vartaen ek mrtlock mein pahunch gayi jab dono paksh samjhauta karne ko tayaar nahin the.)
deadlock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛdlɒk/
अवरोध (avrodh)

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

"Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise."

"बातचीत उस समय अवरोध में पहुँच गई जब दोनों पक्षों ने समझौते पर सहमति नहीं जताई।" (Baatcheet us samay avrodh mein pahunch gayi jab dono pakshon ne samjhote par sahmati nahin jatayi.)
dearth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɜːrθ/
कमी (kami)

A scarcity or lack of something.

"There was a dearth of food during the famine."

"वहां अकाल के दौरान खाने की कमी थी।" (Wahan akaal ke dauraan khaane ki kami thi.)
debacle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/deɪˈbɑːkəl/
आपत्ति (aapatti)

A sudden and complete failure; a fiasco.

"The product launch turned into a complete debacle."

"उत्पाद लॉन्च एक पूरी आपत्ति में बदल गया था।" (Utpad launch ek poori aapatti mein badal gaya tha.)
debar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈbɑːr/
प्रतिबंधित करना (pratibandhit karna)

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

"He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating."

"वह धोखाधड़ी के कारण प्रतियोगिता में प्रवेश करने से प्रतिबंधित हो गया।" (Vah dhokhadhadi ke karan pratijogita mein pravesh karne se pratibandhit ho gaya.)
debase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈbeɪs/
अधम बनाना (adhm banana)

to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something

"Corruption can debase the values of a society."

"करप्शन एक समाज के मूल्यों को अधम बना सकता है।" (Karapshan ek samaaj ke mulyon ko adhm bana sakta hai.)
debased definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈbeɪst/
अपमानित (apmanit)

having lost quality, value, or moral character

"The debased currency lost the trust of the people."

"अपमानित मुद्रा ने लोगों का विश्वास खो दिया।" (Apmanit mudra ne logon ka vishwas kho diya.)
debilitating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/
कमज़ोर करने वाला (kamzor karne wala)

causing serious weakness or incapacity

"He suffers from a debilitating disease."

"वह एक कमज़ोर करने वाली बीमारी से पीड़ित है।" (Woh ek kamzor karne wali bimari se peedit hai.)
debunk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈbʌŋk/
झूठ साबित करना (jhooth sabit karna)

To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a claim, myth, or belief.

"The scientist worked to debunk the myths about vaccines."

"विज्ञानी ने वैक्सीन्स के बारे में मिथकों को झूठा साबित करने के लिए काम किया।" (Vigyaani ne vaccines ke baare mein mithkon ko jhootha sabit karne ke liye kaam kiya.)
decadence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdek.ə.dəns/
पतन (patan)

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

"The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite."

"उपन्यास में संपन्न वर्ग की पतन का वर्णन किया गया है।" (Upanyas mein sampann varg ki patan ka varnan kiya gaya hai.)
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adjective C1
/ˈdɛkədənt/
उच्छृंखल, विलासी (uchchhrinkhal, vilasi)

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

"The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess."

"पार्टी में उच्छृंखल विलासिता और अधिकता थी।" (Party mein uchchhrinkhal vilasita aur adhikta thi.)
Deceit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈsiːt/
धोखा (dhokha)

The act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

"His career was ruined by lies and deceit."

"उसका करियर झूठ और धोखे से बर्बाद हो गया।" (Uska kariyer jhoot aur dhokhe se barbaad ho gaya.)
deceitful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈsiːtfəl/
धोखेबाज़ (dhokhebaaz)

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

"She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth."

"वह सत्य को छिपाने के लिए एक धोखेबाज़ जवाब दिया।" (Vah satya ko chhupane ke liye ek dhokhebaaz jawab diya.)
decelerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/
गति कम करना (gati kam karna)

to reduce speed; to slow down

"The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light."

"कार ट्रैफिक लाइट के पास पहुँचते हुए धीमा हो गई।" (Car traffic light ke paas pahuchte hue dheema ho gayi.)
decentralization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/diːˌsen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
विकेंद्रीकरण; अधिकार का वितरण (vikendrikaran; adhikar ka vitran)

the transfer of authority from central to local government; distribution of power

"The decentralization of government services improved efficiency at the local level."

"सरकारी सेवाओं का विकेंद्रीकरण स्थानीय स्तर पर दक्षता में सुधार लाया।" (sarkari sevaon ka vikendrikaran sthaniya star par dakshata mein sudhaar laaya.)
decentralized definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/
केन्द्रित नहीं होने वाला, विकेन्द्रीकृत (kendrit nahi hone wala, vikendrikrit)

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

"The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels."

"विकेन्द्रीकृत प्रणाली ने स्थानीय स्तर पर अधिक नियंत्रण की अनुमति दी।" (Vikendrikrit pranali ne sthaniya star par adhik niyantran ki anumati di.)
noun C1
/ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/
डेसिबल (desibel)

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

"The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels."

"कारखाने में शोर स्तर 90 डेसिबल से अधिक था।" (Karkhane mein shor star 90 desibel se adhik tha.)
deciduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/
पत्तियाँ गिराने वाला (pattein girane wala)

trees or plants that shed their leaves annually

"Maple trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in autumn."

"मेपल के पेड़ पत्तियाँ गिराने वाले होते हैं और शरद ऋतु में अपनी पत्तियाँ गिरा देते हैं।" (Maple ke ped patte girane wale hote hain aur sharad ritu mein apni patte gira dete hain.)
decimate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/
नष्ट करना (nasht karna)

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

"The wildfire decimated the forest."

"आग ने जंगल को नष्ट कर दिया।" (Aag ne jangal ko nasht kar diya.)
decimation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/
विनाश (vinaash)

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

"The decimation of the city left thousands homeless."

"शहर का विनाश हजारों लोगों को बेघर कर गया।" (Shahar ka vinaash hazaaron logon ko begar kar gaya.)
decipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsaɪfər/
कोड समझना (kod samajhna)

To make sense of something difficult to read or understand; to decode.

"She managed to decipher the old handwritten letter."

"वह पुराने हस्तलिखित पत्र को डिसाईफर करने में सफल रही।" (Wah purane hastlikhit patra ko decipher karne mein safal rahi.)
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noun C1
dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs
निर्णय लेने की क्षमता (nirnay lene ki kshamata)

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

"His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company."

"उसकी निर्णय क्षमता ने संकट के दौरान कंपनी को बचाया।" (Uski nirnay kshamata ne sankat ke dauran company ko bachaya.)
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adjective C1
/dɪˈklærətɪv/
घोषणात्मक (ghoshanatmak)

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

"A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion."

"एक घोषणात्मक वाक्य बस एक तथ्य या राय बताता है।" (ek ghoshanatmak vakya bas ek tathya ya raya batata hai)
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verb C1
/diːˈkoʊd/
कोड तोड़ना (kod todna)

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

"The software can decode the hidden message within seconds."

"सॉफ़्टवेयर कुछ सेकंड में छिपे संदेश को डिकोड कर सकता है।" (Software kuch second mein chhype sandesh ko decode kar sakta hai.)
decomposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
अपघटन (apghatan)

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

"The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil."

"पत्तियों का अपघटन मिट्टी को समृद्ध बनाता है।" (Pattion ka apghatan mitti ko samriddh banata hai.)
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verb C1
/ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/
तनाव कम करना (tanav kam karna)

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

"Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day."

"गहरी साँस लेना एक तनावपूर्ण दिन के बाद आराम करने में मदद करता है।" (Gehri saans lena ek tanavpoorn din ke baad aaram karne mein madad karta hai.)
Decorum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈkɔːrəm/
शिष्टाचार (shishtachar)

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

"The students maintained decorum during the ceremony."

"छात्रों ने समारोह के दौरान शिष्टाचार बनाए रखा।" (Chhatron ne samarooh ke dauran shishtachar banaye rakha.)
decoy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈdiːkɔɪ/
चाल (chaal)

something or someone used to lure or mislead

"The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy."

"शिकारी ने एक लकड़ी की बत्तख को एक चाल के रूप में इस्तेमाल किया।" (Shikari ne ek lakdi ki battakh ko ek chaal ke roop mein istemaal kiya.)
Decree definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/dɪˈkriː/
आदेश (adesh)

an official order or command, often by authority

"The king issued a decree banning hunting in the forest."

"राजा ने जंगल में शिकार पर प्रतिबंध लगाने का आदेश जारी किया।" (Raja ne jangal mein shikar par pratibandh lagane ka aadesh jaari kiya.)
verb C1
/dɪˈkraɪ/
निंदा करना (ninda karna)

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

"Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest."

"कई कार्यकर्ता वर्षावन के विनाश की निंदा करते हैं।" (Kai karyakarta varshavan ke vinash ki ninda karte hain.)
decryption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈkrɪp.ʃən/
डिक्रिप्शन (dikripshun)

The process of converting encrypted information back to its original form

"Decryption of sensitive files requires a secure key."

"संवेदनशील फाइलों का डिक्रिप्शन एक सुरक्षित कुंजी की आवश्यकता होती है।" (Sanvedansheel failon ka dikripshun ek surakshit kunji ki avashyakta hoti hai.)
verb C1
/dɪˈdjuːs/
निष्कर्ष निकालना (nishkarsh nikaalna)

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

"From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying."

"प्रमाण से, जासूस ने निष्कर्ष निकाला कि संदिग्ध झूठ बोल रहा था।" (Pramaan se, jasoos ne nishkarsh nikaala ki sandigdh jhooth bol raha tha.)
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verb C1
/diːm/
मानना, विचार करना (maanna, vichar karna)

to regard or consider in a specified way

"The project was deemed a success by the board."

"बोर्ड ने परियोजना को सफलता के रूप में माना।" (Board ne pariyojna ko safalta ke roop mein maana.)