वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

dissertation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
निबंध (nibandh)

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

"She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation."

"उसने अपना डॉक्टोरल निबंध लिखने में दो साल बिताए।" (Usne apna doctoral nibandh likhne mein do saal bitaaye.)
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noun C1
/dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/
हानि (haani)

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

"Spreading false information is a disservice to the community."

"झूठी जानकारी फैलाना समुदाय के लिए एक हानि है।" (jhoothi jankari phailana samudaay ke liye ek haani hai)
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noun C1
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
विपक्षी (vipakshi)

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

"The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government."

"विपक्षी को सरकार के खिलाफ बोलने के लिए गिरफ्तार किया गया था।" (Vipakshi ko sarkar ke khilaf bolne ke liye giraftar kiya gaya tha.)
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adjective C1
/dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/
असमान (asamaan)

Not alike; different.

"Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar."

"हालाँकि वे जुड़वां हैं, उनकी व्यक्तित्व असमान हैं।" (halanki ve judva hain, unki vyaktitva asamaan hain.)
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verb C1
/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/
विलीन होना (vileen hona)

to scatter or disperse; to gradually disappear or waste away

"The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose."

"धुंध सूर्य उगते ही विलीन होने लगी।" (dhund sury ugte hi vileen hone lagi.)
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noun C1
/ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
विघटन (vighatan)

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

"The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday."

"कंपनी का विघटन कल घोषित किया गया था।" (Kampani ka vighatan kal ghoshit kiya gaya tha.)
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noun C1
/ˈdɪsənəns/
असंगति (asangati)

Lack of harmony or agreement, especially in sound or ideas.

"The dissonance between his words and actions was obvious."

"उसके शब्दों और क्रियाओं के बीच असंगति स्पष्ट थी।" (uske shabdon aur kriyaon ke beech asangati spasht thi.)
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verb C1
/dɪˈsweɪd/
विरुद्ध मनाना, निरुत्साहित करना (viruddh manana, nirutsahit karna)

To persuade someone not to do something.

"She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job."

"उसने उसे अपनी नौकरी छोड़ने से निरुत्साहित करने की कोशिश की।" (usne use apni naukri chhodne se nirutsahit karne ki koshish ki.)
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verb C1
/dɪˈstɪl/
शुद्ध करना (shuddh karna)

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

"The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking."

"फैक्ट्री पानी को शुद्ध करने के लिए डिस्टिल करती है।" (Fakti paani ko shuddh karne ke liye distil karti hai.)
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noun C1
/ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/
सिद्धीकरण (siddhikaran)

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

"Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages."

"डिस्टिलेशन का सामान्यत: शराब बनाने में उपयोग किया जाता है।" (Distillation ka samanyata: sharab banane mein upyog kiya jata hai.)
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noun C1
/dɪˈstɔːrʃən/
विकृति, गलत प्रस्तुति (vikriti, galat prastuti)

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

"There was a distortion in the radio signal."

"रेडियो सिग्नल में एक विकृति थी।" (Radio signal mein ek vikriti thi.)
adjective C1
/dɪˈstrɔːt/
बेहद परेशान (behad pareshaan)

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

"She was distraught after losing her pet."

"वह अपने पालतू जानवर को खोने के बाद बेहद परेशान थी।" (Woh apne paaltu jaanwar ko khone ke baad behad pareshaan thi.)
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verb C1
/dɪsˈtrʌst/
अविश्वास करना (avishwas karna)

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

"Many people distrust politicians."

"कई लोग राजनेताओं पर विश्वास नहीं करते हैं।" (Kai log rajnaitao par vishwas nahi karte hain.)
noun C1
/ˈdiːvə/
प्रसिद्ध महिला गायक (prasiddh mahila gayak)

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

"The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd."

"पॉप दीवा ने अपनी नवीनतम हिट एक उत्साहित भीड़ के सामने प्रस्तुत की।" (Pop diva ne apni naveenatam hit ek utsahit bheed ke samne prastut ki.)
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verb C1
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/
विभिन्न होना (vibhinn hona)

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

"The two friends began to diverge in their career choices."

"दोस्ती में वे अपने करियर चुनावों में भिन्न दिशा में चलने लगे।" (Dosti mein ve apne career chunoavon mein bhinn disha mein chalne lage.)
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noun C1
daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns
विभिन्नता (vibhinnata)

The process or state of diverging; a difference in opinion, character, etc.

"The divergence of their opinions led to heated debates."

"उनकी राय की विभिन्नता ने गरमागरम बहसों को जन्म दिया।" (Unki rai ki vibhinnata ne garamgaram behason ko janm diya.)
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adjective C1
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/
विभिन्न दिशा में विकसित होने वाला (vibhinn disha mein viksit hone wala)

Tending to be different or to develop in different directions.

"The two scientists had divergent opinions on the outcome of the experiment."

"दो वैज्ञानिकों की प्रयोग के परिणाम पर विभिन्न विचार थे।" (Do vaigyanikon ki prayog ke parinaam par vibhinn vichar the.)
diversification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/daɪˌvɜː.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
विविधीकरण (vividhikaran)

The process of a business expanding into different product lines or markets to spread risk and reduce dependence on a single source of income.

"The company's diversification strategy reduced financial risks."

"कंपनी की विविधीकरण रणनीति ने वित्तीय जोखिम को कम किया।" (Kampani ki vividhikaran rananiti ne vittiya jokhim ko kam kiya.)
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adjective C1
/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/
विविधित (vividhit)

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

"The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks."

"कंपनी ने जोखिम कम करने के लिए एक विविधित व्यापार रणनीति अपनाई।" (Kampani ne jokhim kam karne ke liye ek vividhit vyapar ranneeti apnaai.)
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noun C1
/daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
मार्ग विकल्प (diversion)

The act of changing direction or being distracted; an activity that entertains.

"The road was closed, so we had to take a diversion through the village."

"सड़क बंद थी, इसलिए हमें गाँव के रास्ते एक वैकल्पिक मार्ग अपनाना पड़ा।" (sadak bandh thi, isliye humein gaon ke raaste ek vaikalpik maarg apnaana pada.)
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verb C1
/daɪˈvɛst/
विक्री करना या परित्याग करना (vikri karna ya parityag karna)

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

"The company decided to divest its unprofitable division."

"कंपनी ने अपनी घाटे में चल रही शाखा को विक्री करने का फैसला किया।" (Kampani ne apni ghaate mein chal rahi shaakha ko vikri karne ka faisla kiya.)
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noun C1
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/
दिव्यता (divyata)

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

"The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul."

"पादरी ने आत्मा की दिव्यता के बारे में बात की।" (Paadri ne aatma ki divyata ke baare mein baat ki.)
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adjective C1
/dɪˈvɪzəbl/
विभाज्य (vibhajya)

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

"Twelve is divisible by three and four."

"बारह तीन और चार से विभाज्य है।" (Barah teen aur chaar se vibhajya hai.)
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noun C1
/dɪˈvaɪzər/
विभाजक (vibhajak)

A number by which another number is divided.

"In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor."

"समीकरण 12 ÷ 3 में, संख्या 3 विभाजक है।" (Sameekaran 12 ÷ 3 mein, sankhya 3 vibhajak hai.)
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verb C1
/daɪˈvʌldʒ/
प्रकट करना (prakat karna)

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

"She refused to divulge the source of her information."

"उसने अपनी सूचना का स्रोत प्रकट करने से मना कर दिया।" (Usne apni soochna ka srot prakat karne se mana kar diya.)
adjective C1
/ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/
वश में (vash mein)

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

"The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks."

"वश में पपी ने जल्दी नए करतब सीखे।" (Vash mein puppy ne jaldi naye kartab sikhe.)
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noun C1
/ˈdɒktrɪn/
सिद्धांत (siddhant)

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

"The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values."

"चर्च नैतिक मूल्यों पर एक सख्त सिद्धांत का पालन करती है।" (Church naitik mulyon par ek sakht siddhant ka paalan karti hai.)
adjective C1
/ˈdɒdʒi/
संदेहास्पद; संदिग्ध; असमर्थनीय; जोखिमपूर्ण या खतरनाक (sandehaspad; sandigdh; asamarthaniyo; jokhimpoorn ya khatarnaak)

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

"That deal sounds dodgy to me."

"वो डील मेरे लिए संदिग्ध लग रही है।" (vo deal mere liye sandigdh lag rahi hai।)
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noun C1
/doʊ/
हिरणी (hirani)

a female deer, especially an adult one

"The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow."

"हिरणी और उसका बच्चा मैदान में घास खा रहे थे।" (Hirani aur uska bachcha maidan mein ghas khaa rahe the.)
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adjective C1
/ˈdɒɡɪd/
दृढ़ (dridh)

showing stubborn determination and persistence

"She succeeded through dogged determination."

"वह दृढ़ संकल्प के साथ सफल हुई।" (Vah dridh sankalp ke saath safal hui.)
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noun C1
/ˈdɒɡmə/
अडिग विश्वास (adig vishwas)

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

"The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma."

"धार्मिक नेता पारंपरिक अडिग विश्वास पर दृढ़ता से विश्वास करते थे।" (Dharmik neta paramparik adig vishwas par dridhta se vishwas karte the.)
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adjective C1
/dɒɡˈmætɪk/
कट्टरपंथी (kattarpanthi)

Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or others’ opinions.

"Her dogmatic approach left little room for debate."

"उसकी कट्टरपंथी दृष्टिकोण ने बहस के लिए बहुत कम जगह छोड़ी।" (Uski kattarpanthi drishtikon ne bahas ke liye bahut kam jagah chhodi.)
verb C1
/dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/
पालतू बनाना (paaltu banana)

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

"Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago."

"मनुष्य हजारों साल पहले कुत्तों को पालतू बना चुके थे।" (Manushya hazaron saal pehle kutto ko paaltu bana chuke the.)
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noun C1
dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən
पालतूपन (paltupan)

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

"Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival."

"पालतूपन जानवरों के लिए मनुष्य की अस्तित्व के लिए महत्वपूर्ण रहा है।" (Paltupan janwaron ke liye manushya ki astitva ke liye mahatvapurn raha hai.)
noun C1
/ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/
निवास स्थान (nivas sthaan)

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

"He declared Canada as his legal domicile."

"उसने कनाडा को अपनी कानूनी डोमिसाइल घोषित किया।" (Usne Kanada ko apni kanooni domicile ghoshit kiya.)
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noun C1
/ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
वर्चस्व (varchasva)

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

"The empire sought domination over its neighbors."

"साम्राज्य अपने पड़ोसियों पर वर्चस्व चाहता था।" (Samrajya apne padosiyon par varchasva chahta tha.)
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verb C1
/ˈduːdəl/
डूडल करना (doodle karna)

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

"She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class."

"वह कक्षा के दौरान अपनी नोटबुक के कोने में फूल डूडल कर रही थी।" (Vah kaksha ke dauran apni notebook ke kone mein phool doodle kar rahi thi.)
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noun C1
/ˈduːmz.deɪ/
कियामत का दिन; दुनिया के अंत का दिन (kiyamat ka din; duniya ke ant ka din)

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

"The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually."

"धर्मगुरु ने कियामत के दिन और आध्यात्मिक रूप से तैयारी करने के महत्व के बारे में बात की।" (dharmguru ne kiyamat ke din aur adhyatmik roop se taiyaari karne ke mahatva ke baare mein baat ki.)
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noun C1
/ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/
दरबान (darban)

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

"The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall."

"डोरकीपर ने हॉल में प्रवेश करने से पहले सभी के पास जांचे।" (Dorkeeper ne hall me pravesh karne se pehle sabhi ke pass jaanche)
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adjective C1
/ˈdɔːrmənt/
निष्क्रिय (nishkriya)

Inactive or in a state of rest; temporarily not active or growing.

"The volcano has been dormant for centuries."

"ज्वालामुखी सदी दर सदी निष्क्रिय रहा है।" (Jwalamukhi sadi dar sadi nishkriya raha hai.)
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noun C1
/ˈdɑːsieɪ/
डॉसिएर (dosier)

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

"The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court."

"वकील ने अदालत में साक्ष्य का एक डॉसिएर प्रस्तुत किया।" (Vakil ne adalat mein sakshya ka ek dosier prastut kiya.)
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verb C1
/doʊt/
अत्यधिक प्यार (atyadhik pyaar)

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

"She tends to dote on her grandchildren."

"वह अपने पोते-पोतियों पर अत्यधिक प्यार दिखाती है।" (Vah apne pote-potiyon par atyadhik pyaar dikhati hai.)
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adjective C1
/ˈdaʊ.ər/
कठोर (kathor)

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

"His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable."

"उसकी कठोर मुद्रा ने बैठक को असहज बना दिया।" (Uski kathor mudra ne baithak ko asahaj bana diya.)
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verb C1
/daʊs/
बुझाना / डालना (bujhana / dalna)

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

"Firefighters doused the flames with water."

"फायरफाइटर्स ने पानी से आग बुझाई।" (Firefighters ne pani se aag bujhayi.)
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adjective C1
/ˈdaʊn.kæst/
उदास (daunkaast)

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

"He looked downcast after hearing the bad news."

"खराब खबर सुनने के बाद वह उदास दिखा" (kharab khabar sunne ke baad vah udaas dikha)
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verb C1
/ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/
महत्व कम करना (mahatv kam karna)

to make something seem less important than it really is

"The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product."

"कंपनी नए उत्पाद के जोखिमों को महत्व कम करने की कोशिश कर रही थी।" (Company naye utpad ke jokhimo ko mahatv kam karne ki koshish kar rahi thi.)
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noun C1
/ˈdaʊnˌpɔːr/
मूसलधार बारिश (moosaldhaar barish)

A sudden and heavy fall of rain.

"We got caught in a sudden downpour on our way home."

"हम घर जाते समय अचानक मूसलधार बारिश में फंस गए।" (Hum ghar jaate samay achanak moosaldhaar baarish mein fans gaye.)
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noun C1
/ˈdaʊri/
दहेज (dahej)

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

"The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures."

"कुछ संस्कृतियों में आज भी दहेज की परंपरा निभाई जाती है।" (Kuch sanskritiyon mein aaj bhi dahej ki parampara nibhaayi jaati hai.)
adjective C1
/dræb/
नीरस (niros)

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

"The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting."

"धूसर दीवारों और मद्धम रोशनी के साथ कमरा नीरस लग रहा था।" (dhoosar deewaron aur maddham roshni ke saath kamra niros lag raha tha)
adjective C1
/drəˈkoʊniən/
क्रूर (kroor)

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

"The new regulations were criticized as draconian."

"नई विनियमों को क्रूर बताया गया।" (Nayi viniyamon ko kroor bataya gaya.)