Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

centigrade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/
सेंटिग्रेड (सेल्सियस) (centigrade (celsius))

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

"The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade."

"मौसम पूर्वानुमान में ३० डिग्री सेंटिग्रेड की भविष्यवाणी की गई थी।" (Mausam purvaanumaan mein 30 degree centigrade ki bhavishyavaani ki gayi thi.)
Centipede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/
केंचुआ (kenchua)

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

"I found a centipede crawling under the rock."

"मैंने एक सेंटीपीडे को चट्टान के नीचे रेंगते हुए पाया।" (Maine ek centipede ko chattan ke neeche rengte hue paya.)
Certainty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɜːtənti/
निश्चितता (nishchitata)

the state of being sure or confident about something

"There is no certainty about the weather tomorrow."

"कल के मौसम के बारे में कोई निश्चितता नहीं है।" (Kal ke mausam ke baare mein koi nishchitata nahin hai.)
certification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
प्रमाणीकरण (pramanikaran)

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

"She received her professional certification after completing the training program."

"प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम पूरा करने के बाद उसे अपना पेशेवर प्रमाणीकरण मिला।" (prashikshan karyakram poora karne ke baad use apna peshevar pramanikaran mila)
chamber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃeɪmbər/
कक्ष (kakksh)

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

"The king held meetings in his private chamber."

"राजा ने अपनी निजी कक्ष में बैठकें कीं।" (Raja ne apni niji kakksh mein baithakein keen.)
Chameleon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈmiːliən/
गिरगिट (girgit)

a lizard known for its ability to change color to blend with its surroundings.

"The chameleon changed its color to hide from predators."

"गिरगिट ने शिकारियों से छिपने के लिए अपना रंग बदल लिया।" (Girgit ne shikariyon se chhupne ke liye apna rang badal liya.)
change management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
परिवर्तन प्रबंधन (parivartan prabandhan)

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

"Change management ensures smooth transitions."

"परिवर्तन प्रबंधन यह सुनिश्चित करता है कि परिवर्तन सुगम हो।" (Parivartan prabandhan yah sunishchit karta hai ki parivartan sugam ho.)
Changeable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/
परिवर्तनीय; बदलने योग्य; (parivartaniyo; badalne yogya;)

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

"The weather is very changeable in spring."

"वसंत में मौसम बहुत ही परिवर्तनीय है।" (vasant mein mausam bahut hi parivartaniyo hai.)
chant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/tʃænt/
स्लोगन/गान ध्वनि करना (slogan/gaan dhvani karna)

To say or sing something repeatedly in a rhythmic way.

"The crowd began to chant the team's name during the match."

"दर्शकों ने मैच के दौरान टीम का नाम चिल्लाना शुरू किया।" (Darshako ne match ke dauran team ka naam chillana shuru kiya.)
Chaos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkeɪɒs/
अराजकता (arajakta)

A state of complete disorder and confusion.

"The sudden storm caused chaos in the city."

"अचानक तूफान ने शहर में अराजकता पैदा कर दी।" (Achanak toofan ne sheher mein arajakta paida kar di.)
Chaotic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/keɪˈɒtɪk/
अराजक (arajak)

Completely disordered or confusing.

"The classroom became chaotic when the teacher left."

"कक्षा अराजक हो गई जब शिक्षक ने छोड़ा।" (Kaksha arajak ho gayi jab shikshak ne chhoda.)
chapel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃæpəl/
चैपल (chapel)

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

"The couple got married in a small countryside chapel."

"जोड़ी ने एक छोटे से ग्रामीण चैपल में शादी की" (Jodi ne ek chhote se gramin chapel mein shaadi ki)
character development definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt
चरित्र विकास (charitra vikas)

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

"The character development of Sydney Carton is profound."

"सिडनी कार्टन का चरित्र विकास गहरा है।" (Sidney Carton ka charitra vikas gahra hai.)
characterize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈkærəktəraɪz/
वर्णन करना (varnan karna)

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

"The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless."

"लेखक नायक को साहसी और निःस्वार्थ के रूप में वर्णन करता है।" (lekhak nayak ko sahasi aur nishwarth ke roop mein varnan karta hai.)
charisma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈrɪzmə/
आकर्षण (akarshan)

a special charm or appeal that inspires devotion or attraction in others

"The leader's charisma inspired thousands of followers."

"नेता का आकर्षण हजारों अनुयायियों को प्रेरित करता था।" (neta ka akarshan hazaron anuyayiyon ko prerit karta tha.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/
उदार; परोपकारी; दयालु; (udar; paropkari; dayalu;)

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

"She is known for her charitable work in the community."

"वह सामुदायिक कार्य में अपनी चैरिटेबल कार्यों के लिए जानी जाती है।" (vah samudaayik kaarya mein apni chayritable kaaryon ke liye jani jaati hai.)
charter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈtʃɑːrtər/
चार्टर / किराए पर लेना (charter / kiraye par lena)

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

"The company decided to charter a bus for the trip."

"कंपनी ने यात्रा के लिए बस चार्टर करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Kampani ne yatra ke liye bas charter karne ka nirnay liya.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃiːzi/
सस्ता/अत्यधिक भावुक (sasta/atyadhik bhavuk)

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

"The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy."

"फिल्म मजेदार थी लेकिन थोड़ी ज्यादा सस्ती लगी।" (film mazedar thi lekin thodi jyada sasti lagi.)
chemical waste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst
रासायनिक कचरा (rasaayanik kachra)

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

"Chemical waste pollutes water bodies."

"रासायनिक कचरा जलाशयों को प्रदूषित करता है।" (Rasaayanik kachra jalashayon ko pradushit karta hai.)
cherish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
सयत्नपूर्वक रखना (sayatnapurvak rakhna)

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

"She cherishes the memories of her childhood home."

"वह अपनी बचपन के घर की यादों को सयत्नपूर्वक रखती है।" (Vah apni bachpan ke ghar ki yaadon ko sayatnapurvak rakhti hai.)
noun B2
/ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/
चेरी फूल (cherri phool)

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

"The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April."

"चेरी फूल अप्रैल में सुंदरता से खिलते हैं।" (cherri phool april mein sundarta se khilte hain.)
Chick pea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃɪk piː/
चने (chane)

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

"Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion."

"चिक पीज़ को पकाने से पहले रात भर भिगोकर रखें ताकि पाचन बेहतर हो सके।" (chik peez ko pakane se pehle raat bhar bhigokar rakhen taaki paachan behtar ho sake.)
adverb B2
/ˈtʃiːfli/
मुख्यतः (mukhyatah)

mainly; primarily

"The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people."

"त्योहार मुख्यतः युवा लोगों द्वारा मनाया जाता है।" (Tyohar mukhyatah yuva logon dwara manaya jata hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/
बच्चे जैसा; निर्दोष और विश्वासपूर्ण; सरल और प्यारा (bachche jaisa; nirdosh aur vishwaspoor; saral aur pyaara)

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

"She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her."

"उसने अपने चारों ओर की दुनिया के बारे में बच्चों जैसा अचरज बनाए रखा।" (usne apne charon or ki duniya ke baare mein bachon jaisa achraja banaye rakha.)
cholesterol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈlɛstərɒl/
कोलेस्ट्रॉल (kolesterol)

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

"High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease."

"उच्च कोलेस्ट्रॉल हृदय रोग का खतरा बढ़ा सकता है।" (uchch kolesterol hriday rog ka khatra badha sakta hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃuː.zi/
चुज़ी; बहुत चयनात्मक; जो चीज़ पसंद हो वही स्वीकार करें (chooji)

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

"He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats."

"वह उन रेस्तरां के बारे में बहुत चुज़ी है जहाँ वह खाता है।" (vah un restoran ke baare mein bahut chooji hai jahan vah khata hai.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃuːzi/
चूजी (chooji)

very careful in choosing; selective

"She is very choosy about the clothes she wears."

"वह जो कपड़े पहनती है, उसमें बहुत चूजी है।" (Wah jo kapde pehanti hai, usmein bahut chooji hai.)
Chopper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃɒp.ər/
कुल्हाड़ी (kulhadi)

a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter

"The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree."

"लकड़हारा पेड़ काटने के लिए कुल्हाड़ी से वार कर रहा था।" (lakdahara ped katne ke liye kulhadi se war kar raha tha.)
chord definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kɔːrd/
संगीत का तार (sangeet ka taar)

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

"She strummed a simple chord on the guitar."

"उसने गिटार पर एक सरल तार बजाया।" (usne gitar par ek saral taar bajaya.)
chore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/tʃɔːr/
काम (kaam)

A routine task, especially a household duty.

"Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore."

"बर्तन धोना मेरा सबसे कम पसंदीदा काम है।" (bartan dhona mera sabse kam pasandeeda kaam hai.)
Chorus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɔːrəs/
कोरस (koras)

a group of singers or the part of a song that is repeated

"The children sang the chorus loudly."

"बच्चों ने जोर से कोरस गाए।" (bachchon ne jor se koras gaaye.)
christ definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kraɪst/
क्राइस्ट (krist)

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

"Christ is central to Christian faith."

"क्राइस्ट ईसाई विश्वास के केंद्र में हैं।" (Krist Isai vishwas ke kendra mein hain.)
chronic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈkrɒnɪk/
चिरकालिक (chirkalik)

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

"She suffers from chronic back pain."

"वह लंबे समय से क्रॉनिक पीठ दर्द से पीड़ित है।" (Wah lambe samay se chronic peeth dard se peedit hai.)
chronological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
कालानुक्रमिक (kalanukramik)

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

"The events were listed in chronological order."

"घटनाएँ कालानुक्रमिक क्रम में सूचीबद्ध की गईं।" (Ghatnaen kalanukramik kram mein suchibaddh ki gayi.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃʌbi/
गोलमटोल (golmatol)

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

"The baby has chubby cheeks."

"बेबी के गाल गोलमटोल हैं।" (Baby ke gaal golmatol hain.)
chunk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/tʃʌŋk/
टुकड़ा / खंड (tukda / khand)

a thick or solid piece of something

"She cut the cake into large chunks."

"उसने केक को बड़े टुकड़ों में काटा।" (Usne cake ko bade tukdon mein kata.)
Cinnamon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪnəmən/
दारचीनी (darchini)

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

"Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts."

"दारचीनी को अक्सर बेकिंग और मिठाइयों में इस्तेमाल किया जाता है।" (darchini ko aksar baking aur mithaiyon mein istemaal kiya jata hai.)
circuit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɜːrkɪt/
परिक्रमण / विद्युत मार्ग (parikraman / vidyut maarg)

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

"The runners completed the circuit around the park."

"दौड़ने वालों ने पार्क के चारों ओर परिक्रमण पूरा किया।" (daudne walon ne park ke charon or parikraman poora kiya.)
circular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsɜːrkjələr/
वृत्ताकार (vrittakar)

shaped like a circle; round in form

"The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire."

"बच्चे कैम्पफायर के चारों ओर वृत्ताकार व्यवस्था में बैठे थे।" (Bacche campfire ke charon or vrittakar vyavastha mein baithe the.)
circular economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi
वृत्ताकार अर्थव्यवस्था (vrttakar arthvyavastha)

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

"Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste."

"सर्कुलर इकॉनमी को अपनाने से कचरा कम हो सकता है।" (Sarkular economy ko apnane se kachra kam ho sakta hai.)
circulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/
प्रसारित करना, घूमना (prasarit karna, ghoomna)

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

"Air circulated freely in the open hall."

"हवा खुले हॉल में स्वतंत्र रूप से घूम रही थी।" (Hawa khule hall mein svatantra roop se ghoom rahi thi.)
circulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
संचरण (sancharan)

the movement of something (like blood, air, or information) through a system or area.

"The circulation of blood is essential for a healthy body."

"रक्त का संचरण एक स्वस्थ शरीर के लिए आवश्यक है।" (rakt ka sancharan ek swasth sharir ke liye avashyak hai。)
circumference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sərˈkʌmfərəns/
वृत्त की परिधि (vrtt ki paridhi)

the distance around the edge of a circle

"The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle."

"शिक्षक ने हमें वृत्त की परिधि की गणना करने के लिए कहा।" (Shikshak ne humein vrtt ki paridhi ki ganana karne ke liye kaha.)
cite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/saɪt/
उद्धृत करना (uddhrut karna)

To refer to or quote a source as evidence or justification.

"She cited several studies to support her argument."

"उसने अपने तर्क का समर्थन करने के लिए कई अध्ययन उद्धृत किए।" (Usne apne tark ka samarthan karne ke liye kai adhyayan uddhrut kiye.)
civic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsɪvɪk/
नागरिक (nagarik)

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

"The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities."

"मेयर ने लोगों को नागरिक गतिविधियों में भाग लेने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया।" (Meyar ne logon ko nagarik gatividhiyon mein bhag lene ke liye protsahit kiya.)
civilian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B2
/səˈvɪliən/
सामान्य व्यक्ति (saamanya vyakti)

a person not in the armed forces or police

"The area was evacuated to protect the civilians."

"क्षेत्र को नागरिकों की सुरक्षा के लिए खाली कर दिया गया था।" (kshetra ko nagrikon ki suraksha ke liye khaali kar diya gaya tha.)
clarification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
स्पष्टीकरण (spashtikaran)

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

"The manager requested clarification on the project details."

"प्रबंधक ने परियोजना विवरण पर स्पष्टीकरण मांगा।" (Prabandhak ne pariyojana vivaran par spashtikaran manga.)
clarify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈklærɪfaɪ/
स्पष्ट करना (spasht karna)

To make something clear and easier to understand.

"The teacher tried to clarify the difficult concept for the students."

"शिक्षक ने छात्रों के लिए कठिन अवधारणा को स्पष्ट करने की कोशिश की।" (Shikshak ne chhatron ke liye kathin avdharna ko spasht karne ki koshish ki.)
clarity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈklærəti/
स्पष्टता (spashtata)

the quality of being clear, easy to understand, or transparent

"The teacher's clarity helped the students understand the complex topic."

"शिक्षक की स्पष्टता ने छात्रों को जटिल विषय समझने में मदद की।" (Shikshak ki spashtata ne chhatron ko jatil vishay samajhne mein madad ki.)
clash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/klæʃ/
टकराव (takraav)

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

"The two cars clashed in the intersection."

"दो कारें चौराहे पर टकरा गईं।" (do kaarein chaurahe par takra gayin.)