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bestrew definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈstruː/
बिखेरना (bikherna)

To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.

"The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves."

"ज़मीन शरद की पत्तियों से बिखरी हुई थी।" (Zameen sharad ki patiyon se bikhri hui thi.)
bestride definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈstraɪd/
अधिपत्य जमाना (adhipatya jamaana)

To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.

"The statue bestrides the city square."

"प्रतिमा शहर के चौक पर अधिपत्य जमाए हुए है।" (Pratima shahar ke chawk par adhipatya jamaaye hue hai.)
betake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈteɪk/
जाना या शरण लेना (jana ya sharan lena)

to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself

"After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read."

"रात के खाने के बाद वह पढ़ने के लिए अपने कमरे में गई।" (raat ke khane ke baad vah padhne ke liye apne kamre mein gai)
bete noire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/
नफरत की चीज़ (nafrat ki cheez)

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

"Grammar has always been his bete noire."

"व्याकरण हमेशा उसकी बेत न्वायर रहा है।" (Vyakaran hamesha uski bete noire raha hai.)
noun C2
/ˈbiː.təl nʌt/
पान (pan)

seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant

"Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries."

"पान को कई दक्षिण एशियाई देशों में सामान्यतः चबाया जाता है" (pan ko kai dokshin eshiya deshon mein saadharanata chibaya jaata hai)
bethink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈθɪŋk/
याद करना (yaad karna)

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

"He bethought himself of the promise he had made."

"उसने अपनी दी हुई वचनबद्धता को याद किया।" (Usne apni di hui vachanbaddhata ko yaad kiya.)
betide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈtaɪd/
घटना होना (ghatna hona)

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

"Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules."

"जो कोई नियम तोड़ेगा, उसका बुरा हाल होगा।" (Jo koi niyam todega, uska bura haal hoga.)
betimes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/bɪˈtaɪmz/
समय से पहले (samay se pehle)

early; in good time

"She rose betimes to finish her work."

"वह अपना काम पूरा करने के लिए समय से पहले उठी।" (Vah apna kaam poora karne ke liye samay se pehle uthi.)
betoken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈtəʊkən/
संकेत देना (sanket dena)

to be a sign or indication of something

"Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm."

"अंधेरे बादल एक आ रहे तूफान का संकेत देते हैं।" (Andhere baadal ek aa rahe toofan ka sanket dete hain.)
betroth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈtroʊð/
सगाई करना (sagaai karna)

To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.

"He was betrothed to the princess at a young age."

"वह बहुत कम उम्र में राजकुमारी से सगाई कर चुका था।" (Vah bahut kam umr mein raajkumari se sagai kar chuka tha.)
betrothal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪˈtroʊðəl/
सगाई (sagai)

The formal engagement to be married.

"Their betrothal was announced to the whole village."

"उनकी सगाई को पूरे गाँव में घोषित किया गया था।" (Unki sagai ko poore gaon mein ghoshit kiya gaya tha.)
betrothed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C2
/bɪˈtroʊðd/
सगाई किया हुआ (sagai kiya hua)

Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.

"She introduced him as her betrothed."

"उसने उसे अपने सगाई किए हुए के रूप में परिचित कराया।" (Usne use apne sagai kiye hue ke roop mein parichit karaya.)
bevel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ˈbɛvəl/
ढलवा किनारा (dhalwa kinara)

A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.

"The carpenter beveled the edges of the table."

"कारीगर ने मेज के किनारों को ढलवा किया।" (Karigar ne mej ke kinaron ko dhalwa kiya.)
bevy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɛvi/
झुंड, समूह (jhund, samuh)

A large group of people or things of a particular kind.

"A bevy of swans floated on the lake."

"एक झुंड हंस झील पर तैर रहे थे।" (Ek jhund hans jheel par tair rahe the.)
bewail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈweɪl/
विलाप करना (vilaap karna)

to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly

"She bewailed the loss of her childhood home."

"उसने अपने बचपन के घर के खोने पर विलाप किया।" (usne apne bachpan ke ghar ke khone par vilaap kiya)
bewitch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈwɪtʃ/
जादू से मोहित करना (jadoo se mohit karna)

to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic

"The dancer's performance bewitched the audience."

"नर्तकी का प्रदर्शन दर्शकों को मोहित कर गया।" (Nartaki ka pradarshan darshako ko mohit kar gaya.)
adjective C2
/bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/
मोहक (mohak)

charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way

"She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room."

"उसने एक मोहक मुस्कान पहनी थी जिसने कमरे में सभी को आकर्षित कर लिया।" (Usne ek mohak muskan pehni thi jisne kamre mein sabhi ko aakarshit kar liya.)
bibliomania definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/
पुस्तक प्रेम (pustak prem)

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

"His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books."

"उसकी पुस्तक प्रेम ने उसे हर कमरे को पुस्तकों से भरने पर मजबूर कर दिया।" (uski pustak prem ne use har kamre ko pustakon se bharne par majboor kar diya.)
bibliophile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/
पुस्तकप्रेमी (pustakpremi)

A person who loves or collects books.

"She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores."

"वह एक सच्चा पुस्तकप्रेमी है जो पुराने किताबों की दुकानों पर सप्ताहांत बिताता है।" (vah ek sachcha pustakpremi hai jo purane kitabon ki dukano par saptahant bitata hai)
bibulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪbjələs/
मदिरापान प्रेमी (madirapan premi)

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

"His bibulous habits worried his family."

"उसकी मदिरापान प्रेमी आदतों ने उसके परिवार को चिंतित कर दिया।" (Uski madirapan premi aadaton ne uske parivar ko chintit kar diya.)
bicameral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/baɪˈkæmərəl/
द्व chambers वाली (dw chambers wali)

Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.

"The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives."

"संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में द्व chambers वाली विधायिका है, जिसमें सेनेट और हाउस ऑफ रिप्रजेंटेटिव्स शामिल हैं।" (sanyukt rajya amerika mein dw chambers wali vidhayika hai, jismein senate aur house of representatives shamil hain.)
bide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/baɪd/
इंतजार करना (intzar karna)

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

"He decided to bide his time before making a move."

"उसने कदम उठाने से पहले समय का इंतजार करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Usne kadam uthane se pehle samay ka intzar karne ka nirnay liya.)
biennial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/baɪˈɛniəl/
द्विवार्षिक (dvivarshik)

happening every two years

"The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors."

"द्विवार्षिक महोत्सव हजारों पर्यटकों को आकर्षित करता है।" (Dvivarshik mahotsav hazaron paryatak ko akarshit karta hai.)
bier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪər/
शववाहन ढांचा (shavvahan dhancha)

a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation

"The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service."

"अंत्येष्टि सेवा के दौरान कोफिन शववाहन ढांचे पर रखा गया था।" (Antyestti seva ke dauran kofin shavvahan dhancha par rakha gaya tha.)
bifurcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/
दो हिस्सों में विभाजित करना (do hisso mein vibhajit karna)

to divide into two branches or parts

"The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill."

"रास्ता पहाड़ी पर दो अलग रास्तों में विभाजित हो जाता है।" (Rasta pahadi par do alag raaston mein vibhajit ho jata hai.)
bifurcated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/
दो हिस्सों में बाँटा हुआ (do hisso mein baanta hua)

Divided into two branches or parts.

"The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island."

"नदी द्वीप के चारों ओर बहते हुए दो हिस्सों में बाँट गई।" (Nadi dweep ke chaaro or behte hue do hisso mein baant gayi.)
bigamist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/
द्विविवाही व्यक्ति (dwivivahi vyakti)

A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.

"The man was arrested for being a bigamist."

"वह एक बिगामिस्ट होने के कारण गिरफ्तार किया गया।" (vah ek bigamist hone ke kaaran giraftaar kiya gaya.)
bigamy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/
द्विविवाह (dvivivah)

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

"He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered."

"उसकी दूसरी शादी के बाद उसे द्विविवाह के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया गया था।" (Uski doosri shaadi ke baad use dvivivah ke aarop mein giraftar kiya gaya tha.)
bight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/baɪt/
बाँध (baandh)

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

"The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight."

"नाविक बाइट के शांत पानी में लंगर डाले हुए थे।" (Navik baandh ke shaant paani mein langar daale hue the.)
bilious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪliəs/
क्रोधित (krodhit)

Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.

"He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism."

"अन्यायपूर्ण आलोचना सुनने के बाद वह क्रोधित हो गया।" (anyayapurn alochna sunne ke baad vah krodhit ho gaya.)
bilk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪlk/
धोखा देना (dhokha dena)

To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.

"The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings."

"धोखेबाज ने बुजुर्ग लोगों से उनके पैसे छीनने की कोशिश की।" (Dhokhebaaz ne bujurg logon se unke paise cheenane ki koshish ki.)
billingsgate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/
अश्लील या अपमानजनक भाषा (ashleel ya apmanjanak bhasha)

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

"The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate."

"तिब्र विवाद जल्दी ही अश्लील भाषा में बदल गया।" (Tibr vivad jaldi hi ashleel bhasha mein badal gaya.)
billow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbɪloʊ/
लहरों की तरह फुलना (laharon ki tarah phulna)

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

"Smoke billowed from the burning building."

"धुँआ जलते हुए भवन से लहरों की तरह उछल रहा था।" (Dhuaa jalte hue bhavan se laharon ki tarah uchhal raha tha.)
billowing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/
लहराते हुए (lahrate hue)

Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.

"She walked through the billowing curtains."

"वह लहराते हुए पर्दों के बीच से निकली।" (Woh lahrate hue pardo ke beech se nikli.)
bimester definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/baɪˈmɛstər/
दो महीने की अवधि (do mahine ki avadhi)

A period of two months.

"The academic program is divided into six bimesters."

"अकादमिक कार्यक्रम छह बाइमेस्टर में विभाजित है।" (Akadamik karyakram chhah bimester mein vibhajit hai.)
bioavailability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/
जैव उपलब्धता (jaiv upalabdhata)

The degree and rate at which a substance is absorbed or becomes available at the site of physiological activity.

"Vitamin C enhances the bioavailability of iron in the diet."

"विटामिन C आहार में आयरन की जैव उपलब्धता को बढ़ाता है।" (Vitamin C aahar mein iron ki jaiv upalabdhata ko badhata hai.)
noun C2
ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd
जैवविष (jaivvish)

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

"Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases."

"जैवविष कीटनाशकों को नियंत्रित करने और रोगों के फैलाव को कम करने में मदद करते हैं।" (Jaivvish kitnashako ko niyontron karne aur rogo ke phailav ko kam karne mein madad karte hain.)
biograph definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/
जीवनी (jeevani)

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

"The library holds an old biograph of the poet."

"पुस्तकालय में कवि का एक पुराना जीवनी संग्रहित है।" (Pustakalay mein kavi ka ek purana jeevani sangrahit hai.)
bioremediation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
जैव चिकित्सा (jaiv chikitsa)

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

"Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil."

"जैव चिकित्सा प्रदूषित मिट्टी से विषाक्त पदार्थों को हटाने में मदद करती है।" (Jaiv chikitsa pradūṣit miṭṭī se viṣākt padārthoṁ ko haṭāne mein madad kartī hai.)
biped definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbaɪpɛd/
द्विपद (dwipad)

An animal that walks on two feet.

"Humans are examples of biped creatures."

"मनुष्य द्विपद प्राणियों के उदाहरण हैं।" (Manushya dwipad praniyon ke udaharan hain.)
bisque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪsk/
शेलफिश का सूप (shelfish ka soup)

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

"We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant."

"हमने रेस्तरां में लॉब्स्टर बिस्क मंगवाया।" (Humne restaurant mein lobster bisque mangwaya.)
bivouac definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪvuˌæk/
अस्थायी शिविर (asthaayee shivir)

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

"The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside."

"चढ़ाई करने वालों ने पहाड़ की ढलान पर एक अस्थायी शिविर स्थापित किया।" (Chadhai karne walon ne pahaad ki dhalan par ek asthaayee shivir sthaapit kiya.)
blab definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun C2
/blæb/
बेकार बोलना; राज़ खोल देना (bekaar bolna; raaz khol dena)

to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk

"He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone."

"उसने गलती से सबको सरप्राइज़ बता दिया।" (usne galti se sabko surprise bata diya)
Black Cardamom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/
काला इलायची (kala ilaichi)

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

"Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor."

"करी में काला इलायची डालें ताकि इसका समृद्ध, धुएं जैसा स्वाद आए।" (kari mein kala ilaichi daalein taki iska samruddh, dhoon jaise swad aaye)
Black-bee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blæk biː/
काले-मक्खी (kaale-makkhi)

a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

"The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden."

"काले-मक्खी बगिया में फूलों के चारों ओर गूंज रही थी।" (kaale-makkhi bagiyaa mein phoolon ke chaaron or gunj rahi thi.)
blackball definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblækˌbɔːl/
बहिष्कृत करना (bahishkrit karna)

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

"He was blackballed from the club after the controversy."

"वह विवाद के बाद क्लब से बहिष्कृत हो गया था।" (Wah vivad ke baad club se bahishkrit ho gaya tha.)
Blain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bleɪn/
फफोला (phphola)

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

"The doctor examined the blain on his arm."

"डॉक्टर ने उसकी बांह पर फफोले की जांच की।" (doktar ne uski baah par phphole ki jaanch ki.)
blandish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblændɪʃ/
चापलूसी करना (chaplusi karna)

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

"He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support."

"उसने समर्थन पाने के लिए अधिकारियों की चापलूसी की।" (usne samarthan paane ke liye adhikariyon ki chaplusi ki)
blandishment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈblændɪʃmənt/
चापलूसी (chaploosi)

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

"She used every blandishment to win his support."

"उसने उसका समर्थन जीतने के लिए हर चापलूसी का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Usne uska samarthan jeetne ke liye har chaploosi ka istemal kiya.)
blase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/blɑːˈzeɪ/
उदासीन, बेमुरव्वत (udaseen, bemuravat)

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

"After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris."

"लक्जरी यात्रा के वर्षों के बाद, उसने पेरिस की एक और यात्रा के बारे में उदासीन महसूस किया।" (Lakjari yatra ke varsho ke baad, usne Paris ki ek aur yatra ke baare mein udaseen mehsoos kiya.)