Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
Shaddock
शैडोक
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
C2 noun
shangri-la
कल्पित स्वर्ग
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
C2 noun
sheaf
गेहूं की बंडल
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
C2 noun
Sheat-fish
बोयल मछली
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
C2 verb
sheathe
खाप में डालना
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
C2 noun
shibboleth
विशिष्ट समूह को पहचानने के लिए प्रयोग होने वाला वाक्य या विश्वास
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
C2 adjective
shiftless
आलसी
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
C2 adjective
shopworn
पुराना / फीका
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
C2 verb
shuck
छिलका निकालना
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
C2 noun
shyster
धोखेबाज़
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
C2 noun
sibilance
सिसिलनस ध्वनि
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
C2 adjective
sibilant
हिसिंग ध्वनि से युक्त
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
C2 verb
sibilate
सिस्कर ध्वनि करना
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
C2 adjective
sibylline
भविष्यवाणी-संबंधी
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
C2 adjective, adverb
sidelong
पार्श्वदृष्टि
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
C2 adjective
sidereal
नक्षत्रीय
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
C2 noun
signification
अर्थ
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
C2 noun
Silver carp
रजत मछली
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
C2 adjective
simian
मनुष्य से मिलता-जुलता
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
C2 noun
Similitude
समानता; सादृश्यता
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
C2 verb
simper
बेवकूफी से हंसना
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
C2 noun
simpleton
मूर्ख व्यक्ति
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
C2 noun
simulacrum
अनुकरण
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
C2 noun
sinecure
आसान नौकरी
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.