Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
parenthesis
कोष्ठक
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
C2 adjective
parenthetical
सन्निविष्ट टिप्पणी
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
B2 noun
parenting
पालन-पोषण
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
A1 noun
Parents
माता-पिता
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
C1 noun
pariah
पराया
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
B2 noun
parish
पारिश
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
C1 adjective
parisian
पेरिस से संबंधित
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
C1 noun
parity
समानता
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
A1 noun
park
पार्क
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
A2 noun
parking
पार्किंग
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
C2 noun
parlance
भाषा प्रयोग
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
C2 noun, verb
parley
बातचीत
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
B1 noun
parliament
संसद
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
B2 adjective
parliamentary
संसदीय
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
C1 noun
parlor
बैठने का कमरा, दुकान
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
C2 adjective
parlous
संकटपूर्ण
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
C1 adjective
parochial
संकीर्ण
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
C1 noun
Parody
व्यंग्य-नकल
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
C2 adjective
paronymous
समांशब्द
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
C2 noun
paroxysm
अचानक तीव्र उत्तेजना
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
C1 noun
parquet
लकड़ी की बनी मंजिल
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
C2 noun
parquetry
पार्केट फ्लोर बनाने की कला
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
C2 noun
parricide
पितृहत्यार
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
A2 noun
Parrot
तोता
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.