Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

counterpoint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/
विपरीत बिंदु या विपरीत तर्क (vipareet bindu ya vipareet tark)

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

"Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger."

"उसका शांत व्यवहार उसके गुस्से का विपरीत था।" (Uska shant vyavhaar uske gusse ka vipareet tha.)
counterproductive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/
विपरीत प्रभावी (viparit prabhavi)

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

"Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels."

"नाश्ता छोड़ना आपकी ऊर्जा स्तर के लिए विपरीत प्रभावी है।" (Nashta chhodna aapki urja star ke liye viparit prabhavi hai.)
countryman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkʌntrɪmən/
देशवासी (deshvasi)

a person from one's own country or rural area

"He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference."

"उसे अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में एक सहदेशवासी से मिलकर गर्व हुआ।" (Use antarraashtreey sammelan mein ek sahdeshvasi se milkar garv hua.)
coup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kuː/
कूप (koop)

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

"The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime."

"सैन्य ने मौजूदा शासन को उखाड़ फेंकने के लिए एक कूप किया।" (Sainya ne maujooda shasan ko ukhad fenkne ke liye ek koop kiya.)
Course flour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɔːrs flaʊər/
कोर्स आटा (kors ata)

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

"She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture."

"उसने घर का बना रोटी बनाने के लिए कोर्स फ्लावर का इस्तेमाल किया जिसमें एक देहाती बनावट थी।" (usne ghar ka bana roti banane ke liye kors flour ka istemal kiya jismein ek dehati banawat thi.)
covenant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkʌvənənt/
संविदा (samvida)

a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding

"The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property."

"मालिक और किराएदार ने संपत्ति बनाए रखने के लिए एक संविदा पर हस्ताक्षर किए।" (Malik aur kirayedar ne sampatti banaye rakhne ke liye ek samvida par hastakshar kiye.)
covert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkoʊvərt/
गुप्त (gupt)

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

"The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines."

"जासूस ने दुश्मन की सीमाओं के पीछे एक गुप्त अभियान चलाया।" (Jasoos ne dushman ki seemaon ke peeche ek gupt abhiyan chalaya.)
covet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkʌvət/
लालच करना (lalach karna)

to desire something belonging to someone else

"He coveted his neighbor's new car."

"उसने अपने पड़ोसी की नई कार को लालच किया।" (Usne apne padosi ki nayi car ko lalach kiya.)
cowardice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊərdɪs/
कायरता (kāyaratā)

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

"His cowardice prevented him from speaking up."

"उसकी कायरता ने उसे बोलने से रोक दिया।" (Uski kāyaratā ne use bolne se rok diyā.)
cower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkaʊər/
डर से झुका होना (dar se jhuka hona)

to crouch down in fear

"The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm."

"बच्चा तूफान के दौरान सोफे के पीछे डर से झुका हुआ था।" (Baccha toofan ke dauran sofe ke peeche dar se jhuka hua tha.)
coy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kɔɪ/
संकोची, लज्जाशील (sankochi, lajjashil)

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

"She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans."

"जब उससे उसकी योजनाओं के बारे में पूछा गया तो उसने एक संकोची मुस्कान दी।" (Jab usse uski yojnaon ke baare mein poocha gaya to usne ek sankochi muskaan di.)
crafty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkræfti/
चतुर, चालाक, कपटी (chatur, chalaki, kapti)

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

"The crafty fox evaded the hunters again."

"चतुर लोमड़ी ने फिर से शिकारीों को धोखा दिया।" (Chatur lomdi ne phir se shikariyon ko dhokha diya.)
crag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kræɡ/
एक ऊँचा या खड़ी चट्टान (ek uncha ya khadi chattan)

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

"The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit."

"यात्रियों ने शिखर तक पहुँचने के लिए खड़ी चट्टान चढ़ी।" (Yatriyon ne shikhar tak pahuchne ke liye khadi chattan chadhi.)
crass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kræs/
अविवेकी, संवेदनशीलता या परिष्कृतता से रहित (aviveki, sanvedansheelta ya parishkrtata se rahit)

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

"His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting."

"उसके अविवेकी टिप्पणियों ने बैठक में सभी को आहत किया।" (Uske aviveki tippaniyon ne baithak mein sabhi ko aahat kiya.)
creak definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kriːk/
चिड़चिड़ी आवाज़ करना (chidchidi awaaz karna)

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

"The old door creaked as she opened it."

"पुरानी दरवाजा खुलते समय क्रीक करता था।" (Purani darwaza khulte samay creak karta tha.)
noun, verb C1
/kriːs/
क्रीस, मोड़ (kris, mod)

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

"She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease."

"वह शर्ट को ध्यान से इस्त्री कर रही थी ताकि हर एक क्रीस हट सके।" (Wah shart ko dhyaan se istri kar rahi thi taaki har ek kris hat sake.)
credence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkriː.dəns/
विश्वास, स्वीकृति (vishwas, sveekriti)

belief in or acceptance of something as true

"The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi."

"गवाह ने प्रतिवादी के बयान को विश्वास योग्य माना।" (Gawah ne prativadi ke bayan ko vishwas yogya maana.)
noun C1
/krɪˈden.ʃəl/
प्रमाणपत्र, योग्यता का प्रमाण (pramaantapatra, yogytā kā pramāṇ)

a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something

"She presented her credentials before starting the new job."

"उसने नई नौकरी शुरू करने से पहले अपने प्रमाणपत्र प्रस्तुत किए।" (Usne naī naukarī shurū karne se pahle apne pramaantapatra prastut kiye.)
creditable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/
प्रशंसनीय (prashansneeya)

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

"She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time."

"उसने समय पर परियोजना पूरी करने के लिए एक प्रशंसनीय प्रयास किया।" (Usne samay par pariyojna poori karne ke liye ek prashansneeya prayaas kiya.)
noun C1
/kriːd/
विश्वास, सिद्धांत (vishwas, siddhant)

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

"Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed."

"स्वतंत्रता की अभिव्यक्ति उसका व्यक्तिगत विश्वास का हिस्सा है।" (Svatantrata ki abhivyakti uska vyaktigat vishwas ka hissa hai.)
cremate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkriː.meɪt/
दाह करना (dah karna)

to burn the body of a dead person until only ash remains

"They decided to cremate their relative according to tradition."

"वे परंपरा के अनुसार अपने रिश्तेदार को दाह संस्कार करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Ve parampara ke anusar apne rishtedar ko dah sanskar karne ka nirnay liya.)
noun C1
/krəˈʃɛndoʊ/
ध्वनि का क्रमबद्ध वृद्धि (dhvani ka krombaddh vruddhi)

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

"The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale."

"ऑर्केस्ट्रा ने फिनाले से पहले एक शक्तिशाली क्रेशेंडो बनाया।" (Orkestra ne finale se pehle ek shaktishali crescendo banaya.)
noun C1
/krɛst/
शिखर (shikhar)

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

"The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise."

"हाइकर सूर्योदय के समय पर्वत की चोटी पर पहुंचे।" (Haikar suryoday ke samay parvat ki chhoti par pahunche.)
crevasse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krəˈvæs/
गहरी दरार (gehri darar)

a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface

"The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse."

"चढ़ाई करने वाले ध्यान से बर्फीली दरार को पार कर गए।" (Chadhai karne wale dhyan se barfili darar ko paar kar gaye.)
noun C1
/ˈkrɛvɪs/
दरार (daraar)

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

"The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones."

"छिपकली पत्थरों के बीच एक दरार में छिपी हुई थी।" (Chhipkali patharon ke beech ek daraar mein chhapi hui thi.)
Crimson definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkrɪm.zən/
गहरे लाल (gahre lal)

a deep purplish-red color

"The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades."

"गहरे लाल सूर्योदय ने आकाश को सुंदर रंगों से रंग दिया।" (gahre lal suryoday ne akash ko sundar rangon se rang diya.)
verb C1
/krɪndʒ/
लज्जित होना (lajjit hona)

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

"She cringed when she remembered her mistake."

"वह अपनी गलती याद करते हुए लज्जित हुई।" (Wah apni galti yaad karte hue lajjit hui.)
noun/verb C1
/kroʊˈʃeɪ/
क्रोशे (kroshe)

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

"She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter."

"वह सर्दी के लिए एक स्कार्फ क्रोशे करना सीखी।" (Woh sardi ke liye ek scarf crochet karna seekhi.)
noun C1
/ˈkrɒkəri/
बर्तन (bartan)

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

"The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests."

"होटल ने मेहमानों के लिए साफ बर्तन उपलब्ध कराए।" (Hotel ne mehmanon ke liye saaf bartan uplabdh karaaye.)
cronyism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/
घृणित पक्षपातीवाद (ghrinat pakshapativad)

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

"The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices."

"कंपनी को भर्ती प्रथाओं में घृणित पक्षपातीवाद का आरोप लगा था।" (Kampani ko bharti prathao mein ghrinat pakshapativad ka aarop laga tha.)
crook definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krʊk/
धोखेबाज़ (dhokhebaaz)

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

"The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars."

"पुलिस ने अंततः उस धोखेबाज़ को पकड़ लिया जो कारें चुरा रहा था।" (Police ne antatah us dhokhebaaz ko pakad liya jo kaarein chura raha tha.)
crossbreed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkrɒs.briːd/
संकरित करना (sankrit karna)

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

"Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production."

"किसान गायों को दूध उत्पादन बढ़ाने के लिए क्रॉसब्रीड करते हैं।" (Kisan gaayon ko doodh utpadan badhane ke liye crossbreed karte hain.)
adverb C1
/ˈkrɒswaɪz/
आड़ा-तिरछा (aada-tircha)

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

"Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire."

"एक स्थिर आग बनाने के लिए लकड़ियों को आड़ा-तिरछा रखें।" (ek sthir aag banane ke liye lakdiyon ko aada-tircha rakhen)
verb C1
/kraʊtʃ/
झुका हुआ (jhuka hua)

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

"The cat crouched before leaping at its prey."

"बिल्ली शिकार पर कूदने से पहले झुकी हुई थी।" (Billi shikar par koodne se pehle jhuki hui thi.)
Crowbar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/
क्रोबार (krobar)

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

"He used a crowbar to remove the old nails."

"उसने पुराने कीलें निकालने के लिए क्रोबार का उपयोग किया।" (usne purane keele nikaalne ke liye krobar ka upyog kiya.)
crucible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkruːsɪbəl/
कठिन परीक्षा, धातु पिघलाने का पात्र (kathin pariksha, dhaatu pighlaane ka patra)

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

"The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition."

"टीम प्रतियोगिता के क्रूसिबल से मजबूत होकर उभरी।" (Team pratiyogita ke crucible se majboot hokar ubhri.)
verb C1
/ˈkrʌmpəl/
मचमचाना (machmachana)

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

"He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin."

"उसने कागज को मसल कर कूड़ेदान में फेंक दिया।" (Usne kagaz ko masal kar koodedan mein phenk diya.)
noun/verb C1
/kruːˈseɪd/
धर्मयुद्ध, जोरदार अभियान (dharmayudh, joradar abhiyan)

a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause

"She has been crusading for women's rights all her life."

"वह महिलाओं के अधिकारों के लिए जीवन भर क्रूसेडिंग कर रही है।" (Wah mahilaon ke adhikaron ke liye jeevan bhar crusading kar rahi hai.)
noun C1
/krʌst/
कठिन परत (kathin parat)

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

"He cut off the crust of the bread before eating."

"उसने खाने से पहले रोटी की कठोर परत काट दी।" (Usne khane se pehle roti ki kathor parat kaat di.)
noun C1
/krʌˈsteɪʃən/
कठोर खोल वाले जलीय प्राणी (Kathor khol wale jaliya prani)

an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps

"Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans."

"केकड़े और लॉबस्टर अच्छे से प्रसिद्ध क्रस्टेशियन हैं।" (Kekde aur lobster achhe se prasiddh crustaceans hain.)
crutch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krʌtʃ/
लाठी, सहारा (lathi, sahara)

a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help

"He had to use crutches after breaking his leg."

"उसे पैर टूटने के बाद लाठी का इस्तेमाल करना पड़ा।" (Use pair tootne ke baad lathi ka istemal karna pada.)
crux definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krʌks/
मुख्य बिंदु (mukhya bindu)

the most important or decisive point of an issue

"The crux of the problem lies in poor communication."

"समस्या का मुख्य बिंदु खराब संचार में छिपा हुआ है।" (Samasya ka mukhya bindu kharab sanchar mein chhupa hua hai.)
noun C1
/krɪpt/
समाधि कक्ष (samadhi kakkh)

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

"The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral."

"पर्यटकों ने कैथेड्रल के नीचे प्राचीन समाधि कक्ष का अन्वेषण किया।" (Paryatkon ne cathedral ke neeche prachin samadhi kakkh ka anvishan kiya.)
cryptic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkrɪptɪk/
रहस्यमय (rahasyamay)

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

"She left a cryptic message on his voicemail."

"वह अपने वॉयसमेल पर एक रहस्यमय संदेश छोड़ गई।" (Wah apne voicemail par ek rahasyamay sandesh chhod gayi.)
verb C1
/ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/
क्रिस्टलाइज़ करना (krystallize karna)

to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite

"Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan."

"उसकी अस्पष्ट सोचें एक ठोस योजना में क्रिस्टलाइज़ होने लगीं।" (Uski aspasht sochen ek thos yojna mein krystallize hone lagi.)
noun C1
/ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/
अंतिम सड़क (antim sadak)

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

"They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac."

"उन्होंने एक शांत अंतिम सड़क के अंत में एक घर खरीदा।" (Unhone ek shant antim sadak ke ant mein ek ghar kharida.)
verb C1
/kʌl/
चुनना / बाहर करना (chunna / baahar karna)

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

"The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd."

"किसान ने बीमार जानवरों को झुंड से बाहर करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Kisaan ne beemar jaanwaron ko jhund se baahar karne ka nirnay liya.)
culminate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/
उच्चतम बिंदु पर पहुँचना (uchchtam bindu par pahuchna)

to reach the highest point or final stage

"The negotiations culminated in a successful agreement."

"मोलभाव एक सफल समझौते में उच्चतम बिंदु पर पहुँचा।" (Molbhav ek safal samjhote mein uchchtam bindu par pahucha.)
culmination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
परिणति (parinati)

the highest point or final result of something

"Graduation day is the culmination of years of hard work."

"ग्रेजुएशन दिवस वर्षों की कठिन मेहनत का परिणति है।" (Graduation divas varshon ki kathin mehnat ka parinati hai.)
adjective C1
/ˈkʌlpəbl̩/
दोषी (doshi)

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

"The judge found him culpable for the accident."

"न्यायाधीश ने उसे दुर्घटना के लिए दोषी पाया।" (Nyayadhish ne use durghatna ke liye doshi paaya.)