Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

vacillate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈvæsɪleɪt/
खुशी (khushi)

to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

"He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer."

"वह पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने पर अपनी खुशी को छुपा नहीं पाई।" (Vah puraskar prapt karne par apni khushi ko chhupa nahin paayi.)
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noun C2
/ˌvæsɪˈleɪʃən/
दुविधा (duvidha)

The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecisiveness.

"His constant vacillation frustrated his colleagues during the meeting."

"उसकी लगातार दुविधा ने बैठक के दौरान उसके सहयोगियों को निराश कर दिया।" (uski lagatar duvidha ne baithak ke dauran uske sahyogiyon ko niraash kar diya.)
vacuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈvækjuəs/
निःसार (nissar)

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

"She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion."

"वह गंभीर चर्चा के दौरान एक निःसार मुस्कान दी।" (vah gambhir charcha ke dauran ek nissar muskan di.)
noun C2
/ˈveɪɡəri/
अप्रत्याशित परिवर्तन (apratyashit parivartan)

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.

"The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult."

"मौसम के अप्रत्याशित परिवर्तनों ने योजना बनाना कठिन कर दिया।" (mausam ke apratyashit parivarton ne yojana banana kathin kar diya.)
adjective C2
/veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
अहंकारी (ahankari)

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

"The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements."

"अहंकारी नेता अपने छोटे से कार्यों पर बड़ाई कर रहा था।" (Ahankari neta apne chhote se karyo par badhai kar raha tha.)
noun C2
/ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/
अति गर्व (ati garv)

Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.

"His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise."

"उसका भाषण अति गर्व और आत्मप्रशंसा से भरा था।" (Uska bhashan ati garv aur aatmaprashansa se bhara tha.)
noun C2
/ˈvæləns/
सजावटी झालर (sajavti jhalar)

A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.

"She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom."

"उसने अपने बेडरूम में पर्दों से मेल खाने के लिए एक फूलों वाली वैलेंस चुनी।" (Usne apne bedroom mein pardo se mel khane ke liye ek phoolon wali valance chuni.)
noun C2
/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/
विदाई भाषण (vidai bhashan)

The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.

"The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony."

"प्रोफेसर ने अपनी सेवानिवृत्ति समारोह में एक भावुक विदाई भाषण दिया।" (Professor ne apni sevanivritti samaroh mein ek bhavuk vidai bhashan diya.)
noun C2
/ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/
उत्कृष्ट छात्र (utkrisht chatra)

The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.

"She was honored as the valedictorian of her class."

"उसे अपनी कक्षा का वैलेडिक्टोरियन के रूप में सम्मानित किया गया।" (Use apni kaksha ka valedictorian ke roop mein sammaanit kiya gaya.)
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adjective C2
/ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/
विदाई संबंधित (vidaai sambandhit)

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

"He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference."

"उन्होंने सम्मेलन में एक विदाई संबधी भाषण दिया।" (Unhone sammelan mein ek vidaai sambandhit bhashan diya.)
noun C2
/ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/
स्वास्थ्य के प्रति अत्यधिक चिंतित व्यक्ति (swasthya ke prati atyadhik chintit vyakti)

A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.

"He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health."

"वह एक वैलट्यूडिनैरियन के रूप में जाना जाता था, जो हमेशा अपनी सेहत के बारे में चिंता करता था।" (Wah ek valetudinarian ke roop mein jana jata tha, jo hamesha apni sehat ke baare mein chinta karta tha.)
adjective C2
/ˈvælərəs/
साहसी (sahasi)

showing great courage and bravery

"The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation."

"साहसी सैनिक ने बिना झिझके अपनी सेना को युद्ध में नेतृत्व किया।" (Sahasi sainik ne bina jhijhak apni sena ko yudh mein netritva kiya.)
adjective C2
/ˈvæpɪd/
निरस (niros)

lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired

"The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep."

"व्याख्यान इतना निरस था कि आधा दर्शक सो गए थे।" (Vyakhan itna niros tha ki aadha darshak so gaye the.)
adjective C2
/ˈveɪpərəs/
वाष्पीय; अस्पष्ट (vaporis; asposht)

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

"The morning air was filled with vaporous mist."

"सुबह की हवा वाष्पीय कुहासा से भरी हुई थी।" (subah ki hawa vaporiy kuhasa se bhari hui thi)
verb C2
/ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/
विविध करना (vividh karna)

To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.

"The artist used different shades to variegate the design."

"कलाकार ने डिजाइन को विविध बनाने के लिए विभिन्न शेड्स का उपयोग किया।" (kalakar ne design ko vividh banane ke liye vibhinn shades ka upyog kiya.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/
बहुरंगी (bahurangi)

Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.

"The garden was full of variegated plants."

"बगीचा बहुरंगी पौधों से भरा हुआ था।" (bagicha bahurangi paudhon se bhara hua tha)
noun C2
/ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/
विविधता (vividhata)

The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.

"Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive."

"वेरिगेशन पत्तियों को और अधिक आकर्षक बनाता है।" (Variegation pattiyon ko aur adhik aakarshak banata hai.)
noun C2
/ˈvæsəl/
वassल (vassal)

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

"The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service."

"राजा ने अपने वासल को निष्ठा और सेवा के बदले ज़मीन दी।" (Raja ne apne vassal ko nishtha aur seva ke badle zameen di.)
noun C2
/ˈvɔːdəvɪl/
वॉडविल (vaudeville)

A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.

"The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers."

"वॉडविल शो में हास्य कलाकार, जादूगर और नर्तक शामिल थे।" (Vaudeville show mein hasya kalakar, jadugar aur nartak shamil the.)
verb C2
/vɔːnt/
दंभ करना (dambh karna)

to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way

"He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues."

"वह अक्सर अपने सहकर्मियों के सामने अपनी उपलब्धियों की बड़ाई करता था।" (Wah aksar apne sahkarmiyon ke samne apni uplabdhiyon ki badaai karta tha.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɔːntɪd/
अत्यधिक सराहा गया (atyadhik saraha gaya)

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

"The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results."

"वह अत्यधिक सराहा गया तकनीक अपेक्षित परिणाम देने में विफल हो गया।" (Wah atyadhik saraha gaya takneek apekshit parinaam dene mein viphal ho gaya.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/
वेजेटल (vegetal)

relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation

"The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor."

"सूप में एक विशिष्ट वेजेटल स्वाद था।" (Soop mein ek vishisht vegetal swaad tha.)
verb C2
/ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/
निष्क्रिय रहना (nishkriya rehna)

to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort

"He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV."

"उसने अपनी छुट्टी सोफे पर टीवी के सामने निष्क्रिय तरीके से बिताई।" (Usne apni chhuti sofay par TV ke samne nishkriya tareeke se bitayi.)
noun C2
/vəˈliːɪti/
कमजोर इच्छा (kamjor ichcha)

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

"His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity."

"पेंटिंग में उसकी रुचि कभी भी एक मामूली कमजोर इच्छा से आगे नहीं बढ़ी।" (Painting mein uski ruchi kabhi bhi ek mamooli kamjor ichcha se aage nahi badhi.)
noun C2
/ˈvɛləm/
वेलम (velam)

a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing

"The ancient manuscript was written on vellum."

"प्राचीन पांडुलिपि वेलम पर लिखी गई थी।" (Prachin pandulipi velam par likhi gayi thi.)
venal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈviːnəl/
घूसखोर (ghooskhore)

willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt

"The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt."

"राजनेता को घूसखोर और भ्रष्ट होने का आरोप लगा था।" (Raajnetaa ko ghooskhore aur bhrasht hone ka aarop laga tha.)
noun C2
/viːˈnæləti/
घूसखोरी (ghooskhori)

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

"The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials."

"कैलेंकारिटी ने कई वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों की घूसखोरी को उजागर किया।" (Kailenkaariti ne kai varishth adhikariyon ki ghooskhori ko ujagar kiya.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɛndɪbəl/
बेचने योग्य (bechne yogya)

Capable of being sold; marketable.

"Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair."

"केवल बेचने योग्य उत्पाद ही व्यापार मेले में प्रदर्शित किए गए थे।" (Keval bechne yogya utpad hi vyapar mele mein pradarshit kiye gaye the.)
noun C2
/vɛnˈdɪʃən/
विक्रय (vikray)

The act of selling; sale.

"The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets."

"नीलामी संपत्ति के संपत्तियों की एक औपचारिक विक्रय थी।" (Neelami sampatti ke sampattiyon ki ek aupcharik vikray thi.)
adjective C2
/vəˈnɪəriəl/
यौन रोगों से संबंधित (yaun rogon se sambandhit)

relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases

"Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases."

"डॉक्टर यौन रोगों के खतरे के बारे में चेतावनी देते हैं।" (Doktor yaun rogon ke khatre ke baare mein chetavni dete hain.)
adjective C2
/ˈviːniəl/
क्षम्य (kshamya)

forgivable, not seriously wrong

"Forgetting to call was a venial fault."

"फोन करना भूल जाना एक विनियल गलती थी।" (Phone karna bhool jana ek vinial galti thi.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɛntrəl/
पेटीय (petiya)

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ

"The fish has a white ventral surface."

"मछली की पेटीय सतह सफेद है।" (Machhli ki petiya satah safed hai.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɛntʃərəs/
साहसी (sahasi)

Willing to take risks or try out new and exciting things; adventurous.

"The venturous explorers set out to cross the uncharted desert."

"साहसी अन्वेषक अव्यक्त रेगिस्तान को पार करने के लिए निकल पड़े।" (sahasi anvēṣak avyakt regīstān kō pār karne ke liye nikal paṛe.)
veracious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/vəˈreɪʃəs/
सत्यवादी (satyavadi)

Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.

"She gave a veracious account of what happened that day."

"उसने उस दिन जो हुआ उसका एक सत्यवादी वर्णन दिया।" (usne us din jo hua uska ek satyavadi varnan diya.)
noun C2
/ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/
व्यर्थ शब्दों का उपयोग (vyarth shabdon ka upyog)

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

"The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage."

"अनुबंध अवांछनीय कानूनी व्यर्थ शब्दों से भरा हुआ था।" (Anubandh avanchaniy kanuni vyarth shabdon se bhara hua tha.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɜːrdənt/
हरा-भरा (hara-bhara)

Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.

"The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains."

"मानसून की बारिश के बाद पहाड़ हरे-भरे लग रहे थे।" (maansoon ki baarish ke baad pahaad hare-bhare lag rahe the.)
noun C2
/ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/
ताम्र हरा या नीला आवरण (tamra hara ya neela avaran)

A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.

"The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain."

"पुरानी मूर्ति बारिश के संपर्क में आने के बाद वर्डिग्रिस से ढकी हुई थी।" (purani murti barish ke sampark mein aane ke baad verdigris se dhaki hui thi.)
adverb C2
/ˈvɛrɪli/
निश्चय ही (nishchay hi)

truly; certainly; without a doubt

"Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth."

"निश्चय ही, मैं तुमसे कहता हूँ, यह सत्य है।" (Nishchay hi, main tumse kehta hoon, yah satya hai.)
adjective C2
/ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/
सत्य के समान (satya ke samaan)

appearing to be true or real

"The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional."

"कहानी सत्य के समान प्रतीत हो रही थी हालांकि यह पूरी तरह से काल्पनिक थी।" (Kahani satya ke samaan prateet ho rahi thi, haalaanki yeh poori tarah se kalpnik thi.)
noun C2
/ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/
वास्तविकता (vastavikta)

the appearance of being true or real

"The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events."

"फिल्म को असली घटनाओं के साथ इसके वास्तविकता के कारण सराहा गया था।" (Film ko asli ghatnaon ke saath iske vastavikta ke kaaran saraha gaya tha.)
noun C2
/ˈvɛrɪti/
सत्यता (satyata)

a true principle or belief; the state of being true

"The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence."

"उसके कथन की सत्यता साक्ष्य द्वारा पुष्टि की गई थी।" (Uske kathan ki satyata sakshya dwara pushti ki gayi thi.)
adjective C2
/vərˈmɪkjələr/
कृमि जैसे (krimi jaise)

having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like

"The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript."

"कलाकार ने पाण्डुलिपि की सीमा को सजाने के लिए कृमि जैसे डिज़ाइन का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Kalakar ne pandulipi ki seema ko sajane ke liye krimi jaise design ka istemal kiya.)
vermiculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər
केंचुआ पालन (kenchua paalan)

The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.

"Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients."

"वर्मीकल्चर मिट्टी को प्राकृतिक पोषक तत्वों से समृद्ध करता है।" (Vermiculture mitti ko prakritik poshak tatvon se samriddh karta hai.)
Vermillion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/vərˈmɪl.jən/
लाल-नारंगी रंग; इस रंग का पिगमेंट (vermillion)

a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color

"The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset."

"कलाकार ने सूर्योदय के लिए वर्मिलियन रंग का पेंट इस्तेमाल किया।" (kalakar ne suryoday ke liye vermillion rang ka paint istemaal kiya.)
adjective C2
/ˈvɜːrnəl/
वसंतकालीन (vasantkaaleen)

related to spring; fresh, youthful

"The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter."

"लंबे सर्दी के बाद बग़ीचा वसंत की सुंदरता से भर गया था।" (Lambe sardi ke baad bagicha vasant ki sundarta se bhar gaya tha.)
adjective C2
/vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/
चक्करदार (chakkardar)

Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.

"The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe."

"पर्यटक डर के साथ वर्टिजिनस चट्टानों से नीचे देख रहे थे।" (Paryatak dar ke saath vartijinas chattanon se neeche dekh rahe the.)
noun C2
/vɜːrv/
उत्साह (utsah)

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

"The actor performed his role with remarkable verve."

"एक्टर ने अपनी भूमिका को असाधारण उत्साह के साथ अदा किया।" (Aktor ne apni bhumika ko asadharan utsah ke saath ada kiya.)
adjective C2
/vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/
अवशिष्ट / अव्यवस्थित (avashisht / avyavasthit)

Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.

"Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose."

"मानवों के पास एक अवशिष्ट पूंछ की हड्डी है जो अब अपनी मूल भूमिका नहीं निभाती।" (Manavon ke paas ek avashisht poonch ki haddi hai jo ab apni mool bhoomika nahi nibhati.)
noun C2
/ˈvɛstmənt/
धार्मिक वस्त्र (dharmik vastra)

a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services

"The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony."

"पादरी ने समारोह के दौरान एक सुनहरा धार्मिक वस्त्र पहना।" (Paadri ne samaaroh ke dauran ek sunahra dharmik vastra pehna.)
vexation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/vɛkˈseɪʃən/
निराशा (niraasha)

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

"She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays."

"वह बार-बार की देरी के बाद अपनी निराशा छुपा नहीं सकी।" (Woh baar-baar ki deri ke baad apni niraasha chhupa nahi sakti.)