Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
shoal
झुंड
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
C1 adjective
shoddy
नकली
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
C1
shred
टुकड़े-टुकड़े करना
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
C1 noun
shrew
चिड़ीचिड़ी महिला / छोटी चूहा जैसी जानवर
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
C1 adjective
Shrewd
चतुर; तीव्र बुद्धि वाला; समझदार
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
C1 adjective
shrill
तीव्र ध्वनि
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
C1 noun
Shrine
मंदिर; पवित्र स्थान
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
C1 noun
shrinkage
संकोचन
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
C1 verb
shrivel
झुर्रिया
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
C1 verb
shroud
लपेटना
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
C1 verb
shudder
काँपना
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
C1 verb
Shun
परहेज करना
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
C1 verb
shunt
साइड में हटाना / दिशा बदलना
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
C1 noun
Sickle
दरांती
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
C1 noun
sideline discussions
साइडलाइन चर्चाएँ
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
C1 verb
sidestep
बचाना
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
C1 verb
sidetrack
विषय से भटकना
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
C1 noun
Sierra Club
सिएरा क्लब
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
C1 noun
sieve
छलनी
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
C1 verb
sift
छानना / ध्यान से जांचना
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
C1 adjective
Sightless
अंधा; दृष्टिहीन;
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
C1 noun
Silk cloth
रेशमी कपड़ा
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
C1 noun
Silk-worm
रेशम कीट
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
C1 adjective
Silken
रेशमी; मुलायम; चिकना;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.