वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

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adverb B2
/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
प्रधान रूप से (pradhan roop se)

mainly; for the most part

"The population in the city is predominantly young."

"शहर की जनसंख्या प्रमुख रूप से युवा है।" (Sheher ki jansankhya pramukh roop se yuva hai.)
noun B2
/ˈprɛfəs/
प्रस्तावना (prastavna)

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

"The author explained his motivation in the preface."

"लेखक ने अपनी प्रेरणा को प्रस्तावना में समझाया।" (Lekhak ne apni prerna ko prastavna mein samjhaya.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/
बेहतर (behtar)

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

"It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic."

"यह भारी ट्रैफ़िक में गाड़ी चलाने की बजाय ट्रेन लेना बेहतर है।" (Yah bhaari traffic mein gaadi chalane ki bajay train lena behtar hai.)
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noun B2
/ˈprɛf(ə)rəns/
पसंद (pasand)

a greater liking for one alternative over another

"She has a preference for tea over coffee."

"उसे चाय को कॉफी पर अधिक पसंद है।" (Use chai ko coffee par adhik pasand hai.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈpriːfɪks/
उपसर्ग; पहले जोड़ना (upsarg; pehle jodna)

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

"Developers often prefix variables with an underscore."

"डेवलपर्स अक्सर वेरिएबल्स के साथ अंडरस्कोर जोड़ते हैं।" (Developers aksar variables ke saath underscore jodte hain.)
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adjective B2
ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk
प्रागैतिहासिक, इतिहास से पहले का समय (prāgaitihāsik, itihās se pahle kā samay)

Belonging to the time before written records.

"The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans."

"प्रागैतिहासिक युग प्रारंभिक मानवों के उदय द्वारा चिह्नित था।" (prāgaitihāsik yug prārambhik mānavon ke uday dvārā chihnit thā.)
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noun B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
पक्षपाती विचार (pakshapati vichar)

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

"Prejudice often prevents people from seeing the truth about others."

"पक्षपाती विचार अक्सर लोगों को दूसरों के बारे में सत्य देखने से रोकते हैं।" (Pakshapati vichar aksar logon ko doosron ke baare mein satya dekhne se rokate hain.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛdʒədɪst/
पक्षपाती (pakshapāti)

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

"He was prejudiced against people from other regions."

"वह दूसरे क्षेत्रों के लोगों के प्रति पक्षपाती था।" (vah dūsre kṣetrō ke logo ke prati pakshapāti thā.)
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adjective B2
/prɪˈlɪmɪˌneri/
प्रारंभिक (prarambhik)

happening before something that is more important; introductory or preparatory

"The team held a preliminary meeting to discuss the project."

"टीम ने परियोजना पर चर्चा करने के लिए एक प्रारंभिक बैठक की।" (Team ne pariyojana par charcha karne ke liye ek prarambhik baithak ki.)
adjective B2
/ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/
अकाल (akal)

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

"His decision to quit the job was premature."

"उसका नौकरी छोड़ने का निर्णय अकाल था।" (Uska naukri chhodne ka nirnay akal tha.)
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noun, adjective B2
/prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/
प्रधानमंत्री / प्रमुख (pradhanmantri / pramukh)

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

"The French premier addressed the nation."

"फ्रांसीसी प्रधानमंत्री ने राष्ट्र को संबोधित किया।" (Francisi pradhanmantri ne rashtr ko sambodhit kiya.)
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noun B2
/ˈprɛmɪs/
पूर्वधारणा / भवन (purvadharna / bhavan)

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

"His argument was based on a false premise."

"उसका तर्क एक गलत पूर्वधारणा पर आधारित था।" (Uska tark ek galat purvadharna par aadharit tha.)
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noun B2
/ˈpriːmiəm/
प्रीमियम (premium)

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

"You need to pay your insurance premium every year."

"आपको हर साल अपना बीमा प्रीमियम अदा करना होगा।" (Aapko har saal apna bima premium ada karna hoga.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈpærətɔːri/
प्रारंभिक (prarambhik)

Serving as preparation or preliminary before the main event.

"They held a preparatory meeting before the main conference."

"उन्होंने मुख्य सम्मेलन से पहले एक प्रारंभिक बैठक आयोजित की।" (unhone mukhya sammelan se pehle ek prarambhik baithak aayojit ki.)
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verb B2
/prɪˈskrʌɪb/
निर्देशित करना (nirdeshit karna)

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

"The doctor prescribed medication for my cold."

"डॉक्टर ने मेरी सर्दी के लिए दवाइयाँ प्रिस्क्राइब की।" (Doktar ne meri sardi ke liye davaiyan prescribe ki.)
prescription definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
प्रिस्क्रिप्शन (prescription)

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

"The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics."

"डॉक्टर ने उसे एंटीबायोटिक्स के लिए एक प्रिस्क्रिप्शन दिया।" (Doctor ne use antibiotics ke liye ek prescription diya.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈzentəbl/
दिखने योग्य; स्वीकार्य; सार्वजनिक रूप से देखने के लिए उपयुक्त (dikhne yogya; svīkārya; sārbajanik rūp se dekhne ke liye upayukt)

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

"Make sure you look presentable for the job interview."

"यह सुनिश्चित करें कि आप नौकरी के साक्षात्कार के लिए दिखने योग्य दिखें।" (yah nishchit karein ki aap naukari ke sākṣātkār ke liye dikhne yogya dikhein)
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adverb B2
/ˈprɛzntli/
अभी (abhi)

at the current moment; now

"Presently, I am working on a new project."

"अभी, मैं एक नए प्रोजेक्ट पर काम कर रहा हूँ।" (Abhi, main ek naye project par kaam kar raha hoon.)
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noun B2
/ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən/
संरक्षण (sanrakshan)

The act of keeping something in its original state or protecting it from harm or decay.

"The preservation of old books is important for cultural heritage."

"पुरानी किताबों का संरक्षण सांस्कृतिक धरोहर के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।" (Purani kitabon ka sanrakshan sanskritik dharohar ke liye mahatvapurn hai.)
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verb B2
/prɪˈzɜːrv/
संरक्षित करना (sanrakshit karna)

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

"We must preserve our cultural heritage."

"हमें अपनी सांस्कृतिक धरोहर को संरक्षित करना चाहिए।" (Humein apni sanskritik dharohar ko sanrakshit karna chahiye.)
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noun B2
/ˈprɛzɪdənsi/
राष्ट्रपति पद (rashtrapati pad)

the office or position of being a president

"He was elected to the presidency in 2020."

"उन्हें 2020 में राष्ट्रपति पद के लिए चुना गया था।" (Unhein 2020 mein rashtrapati pad ke liye chuna gaya tha.)
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adjective B2
/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
राष्ट्रपति संबंधित (rashtrapati sambandhit)

relating to a president or presidency

"The presidential election is scheduled for next month."

"राष्ट्रपति चुनाव अगले महीने के लिए निर्धारित है।" (Rashtrapati chunav agle mahine ke liye nirdharit hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/
आपतकालीन (aapatkaaleen)

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

"The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once."

"प्रबंधक को एक साथ कई आपतकालीन मुद्दों से निपटना पड़ा।" (Prabandhak ko ek saath kai aapatkaaleen muddon se nipatna pada.)
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noun B2
/ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/
प्रेशर कुकर (pressure kukar)

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

"Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half."

"प्रेशर कुकर का उपयोग करने से खाना पकाने का समय आधे से भी कम हो जाता है।" (pressure kukar ka upyog karne se khana pakane ka samay aadhe se bhi kam ho jata hai)
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noun B2
/prɛˈstiːʒ/
सुख (sukh)

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on their achievements or quality.

"Winning the award gave the company international prestige."

"जब उसे पुरस्कार मिला, तो वह अपनी खुशी को छुपा नहीं सकी।" (Jab use puraskar mila, to vah apni khushi ko chhupa nahi saki.)
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adjective B2
/prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/
प्रतिष्ठित (pratishthit)

having a high reputation; respected

"Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world."

"हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी दुनिया के सबसे प्रतिष्ठित विश्वविद्यालयों में से एक है।" (Harvard University duniya ke sabse pratishthit vishwavidyalayon mein se ek hai.)
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adverb B2
/prɪˈzjuːməbli/
संभावित रूप से (sambhavit roop se)

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

"Presumably, he forgot to send the email."

"संभवत: उसने ईमेल भेजना भूल गया।" (Sambhavit usne email bhejna bhool gaya.)
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verb B2
/prɪˈzjuːm/
अनुमान लगाना (anumaan lagana)

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

"I presume she has already left for the meeting."

"मैं अनुमान लगाता हूँ कि वह पहले ही मीटिंग के लिए जा चुकी है।" (Main anumaan lagata hoon ki woh pehle hi meeting ke liye ja chuki hai.)
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noun B2
/prɪˈtens/
बना हुआ दिखावा (pretens)

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

"He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation."

"उसने बातचीत में रुचि रखने का कोई बनावटी दिखावा नहीं किया।" (usne baatcheet mein ruchi rakhne ka koi banavati dikhawa nahi kiya.)
noun B2
/ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/
नकली, बहाना (nakli, bahana)

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

"His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust."

"उसकी दयालुता केवल विश्वास हासिल करने के लिए एक बहाना था।" (uski dayaulat keval vishwas hasil karne ke liye ek bahana tha.)
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verb B2
/prɪˈveɪl/
विजयी होना (vijayi hona)

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

"Justice will always prevail over injustice."

"न्याय हमेशा अन्याय पर विजयी होगा।" (nyay hamesha anyay par vijayi hoga.)
adjective B2
/prɪˈventɪv/
रोकथाम करनेवाला; रोगों से बचाव के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया (priventiv)

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

"Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease."

"नियमित व्यायाम दिल की बीमारी से बचाव के लिए एक रोकथाम उपाय है।" (niyamit vyaayam dil ki bimari se bachav ke liye ek roktham upay hai)
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noun/verb B2
/preɪ/
शिकार (shikar)

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

"Lions prey on zebras in the wild."

"सिंह जंगली में ज़ेब्राओं का शिकार करते हैं।" (Singh jangli mein zebron ka shikar karte hain.)
adjective B2
/ˈpraɪs.ləs/
मूल्यहीन; अत्यधिक मूल्यवान (mulyahin; atyadhik mulyavan)

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

"Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless."

"उसकी दादी की प्राचीन गहनों की कीमत अविश्वसनीय है।" (uski dadi ki pracheen gahon ki keemat avishwasniya hai.)
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adjective + noun B2
ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv
प्राथमिक उद्देश्य (prathamik uddeshya)

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

"The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling."

"कार्यक्रम का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य पुनर्चक्रण को बढ़ावा देना था।" (Kaaryakram ka prathamik uddeshya punarchakran ko badhawa dena tha.)
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adjective B2
/praɪm/
श्रेष्ठ, प्रमुख (shreshth, pramukh)

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

"She is in the prime of her career."

"वह अपने करियर के सर्वोत्तम समय में है।" (Wah apne career ke sarvottam samay mein hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɪmətɪv/
प्राचीन (prachin)

Relating to an early stage of development; simple and basic.

"The tribe lived in primitive huts made of mud and straw."

"जनजाति माटी और घास से बने प्राचीन झोपड़ों में रहती थी।" (Janjati maati aur ghas se bane prachin jhopdon mein rahti thi.)
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adjective B2
/ˈpraɪər/
पूर्व (purv)

existing or coming before something in time or order

"He had no prior knowledge of the event."

"उसे इस घटना के बारे में पहले से कोई जानकारी नहीं थी।" (Use is ghatna ke baare mein pehle se koi jaankari nahi thi.)
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verb B2
/praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/
प्राथमिकता देना (prathmikta dena)

To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

"Always prioritize tasks to avoid delay."

"हमेशा कामों को प्राथमिकता दें ताकि कोई देरी न हो।" (Hamesha kaamon ko prathmikta den taaki koi deri na ho.)
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noun B2
/ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/
निजी ट्यूटर (niji tutor)

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

"The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills."

"निजी ट्यूटर ने छात्र की गणित क्षमताओं को सुधारने में मदद की।" (niji tutor ne chhatra ki ganit kshamataon ko sudharne mein madad ki)
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adverb B2
/ˈpraɪvətli/
निजी रूप से (niji roop se)

in a private way; not in public or not shared with others

"She spoke to him privately about the issue."

"उसने मुद्दे के बारे में निजी रूप से उससे बात की।" (Usne mudde ke baare mein niji roop se usse baat ki.)
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noun B2
/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
विशेष अधिकार, लाभ (vishesh adhikar, labh)

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

"Education is considered a privilege in many developing countries."

"शिक्षा को कई विकासशील देशों में एक विशेष अधिकार माना जाता है।" (Shiksha ko kai vikasheel deshon mein ek vishesh adhikar maana jaata hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/
विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त (privilijed)

having special advantages; favored; elite

"She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities."

"उसकी पृष्ठभूमि विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त है और उसके पास कई अवसर हैं." (uski prishthabhumi visheshadhikar praapt hai aur uske paas kai avsar hain)
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adjective B2
ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv
सक्रिय (sakriya)

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

"Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity."

"कमी से निपटने के लिए सक्रिय रणनीतियाँ आवश्यक हैं।" (Kami se nipatne ke liye sakriya rananitiyan avashyak hain.)
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noun B2
/ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/
संभावना (sambhavna)

the likelihood or chance of something happening

"The probability of rain tomorrow is high according to the forecast."

"कल बारिश की संभावना कल के पूर्वानुमान के अनुसार अधिक है।" (Kal baarish ki sambhavna kal ke purvanumaan ke anusar adhik hai.)
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adjective B2
/ˈprɒbəbl̩/
संभावित (sambhavit)

likely to happen or be true, but not certain

"Rain is probable tomorrow according to the forecast."

"पूर्वानुमान के अनुसार कल बारिश संभावित है।" (Purvanuman ke anusar kal barish sambhavit hai.)
noun B2
/proʊˈbeɪʃən/
परीक्षण काल (parikshan kaal)

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

"He was placed on probation for six months."

"उसे छह महीने की परीक्षण अवधि पर रखा गया था।" (Use chhah mahine ki parikshan avadhi par rakha gaya tha.)
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verb, noun B2
/proʊb/
जांच करना (jaanch karna)

to investigate thoroughly; a device used for exploration or examination

"The journalist probed into the politician’s past."

"पत्रकार ने राजनेता के अतीत की जांच की।" (Patrakar ne raajneta ke atit ki jaanch ki.)
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noun B2
/ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/
समस्या समाधान (samasya samadhan)

The process of working through details of a problem to reach a solution.

"Effective problem-solving is critical in overcoming challenges."

"प्रभावी समस्या समाधान चुनौतियों को पार करने में महत्वपूर्ण है।" (prabhavi samasya samadhan chunautiyon ko paar karne mein mahatvapurn hai.)
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adjective B2
/ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
समस्यात्मक (samasyaatmak)

Difficult to solve or deal with; presenting a problem or challenge.

"His problematic behavior made teamwork very difficult."

"उसका समस्यात्मक व्यवहार टीमवर्क को बहुत कठिन बना देता था।" (Uska samasyaatmak vyavhaar teamwork ko bahut kathin bana deta tha.)