Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

acerbity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈsɜːrbəti/
तीव्रता (teevrata)

bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste

"The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent."

"उनकी टिप्पणियों की तीव्रता ने सभी को चुप कर दिया।" (Unki tippaniyon ki teevrata ne sabhi ko chup kar diya.)
acetate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæsɪˌteɪt/
ऐसीटेट (acetate)

a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film

"The company produces acetate fibers for clothing."

"कंपनी वस्त्र के लिए एसीटेट फाइबर का उत्पादन करती है।" (Kampani vastr ke liye acetate fiber ka utpadan karti hai.)
acetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsiːtɪk/
एसीटिक (asetik)

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

"The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen."

"सिरके की एसीटिक गंध रसोईघर में फैल गई।" (sireke ki asitik gandh rasoi ghar mein phail gayi.)
achillean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈkɪliən/
अचिलिस-सदृश (achilian)

like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable

"His achillean pride made him blind to danger."

"उसका अचिलिस-सदृश गर्व उसे खतरे से अंधा कर दिया था।" (uska achilian garv use khatre se andha kar diya tha.)
achromatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌækrəˈmætɪk/
रंगहीन (ranghin)

without color; free from color

"The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray."

"डिज़ाइनर ने काले, सफेद और ग्रे के रंगहीन पैलेट को चुना।" (designer ne kaale, safed aur grey ke ranghin palette ko chuna.)
acidify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/
अम्लीय करना (amliya karna)

to make something acidic or more acidic

"Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil."

"किसान इस बात को लेकर चिंतित हैं कि प्रदूषण मिट्टी को अम्लीय बना देगा।" (Kisan is baat ko lekar chintit hain ki pradushan mitti ko amliya bana dega.)
acidulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɪdjʊləs/
हल्का खट्टा या तीखा (halka khatta ya tikha)

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

"The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie."

"समीक्षक ने फिल्म की एक तीखी समीक्षा लिखी।" (Sameekshak ne film ki ek tikhi samiksha likhi.)
acme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈækmi/
उत्कर्ष (utkarsh)

the highest point of achievement or excellence

"Winning the award was the acme of his career."

"पुरस्कार जीतना उनके करियर की उत्कर्ष थी।" (Puraskar jeetna unke career ki utkarsh thi.)
acolyte definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈækəlaɪt/
अकोलाईट (akolait)

a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader

"The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press."

"सीनेटर प्रेस से जुड़े एक छोटे समूह के अनुयायियों के साथ पहुँचे, जो प्रेस संभालते थे." (seinetar pres se jude ek chhote samuh ke anuyayiyon ke saath pahunchhe jo pres sambhalte the)
acquiesce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌækwiˈɛs/
चुपचाप स्वीकार करना (chupchup svikaar karna)

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

"She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes."

"उसने अपने माता-पिता की इच्छाओं को चुपचाप स्वीकार करने का निर्णय लिया।" (Usne apne mata-pita ki ichchhaon ko chupchup svikaar karne ka nirnay liya.)
acquiescence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/
मौन स्वीकृति (maun sveekriti)

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest

"His nod was a sign of acquiescence."

"उसका सिर हिलाना मौन स्वीकृति का संकेत था।" (Uska sir hilana maun sveekriti ka sanket tha.)
acquiescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌækwiˈɛsənt/
नम्र स्वीकार करने वाला (namra sveekar karne wala)

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

"He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan."

"उसने एक नम्र मुस्कान दी और योजना पर सहमति जताई।" (Usne ek namra muskan di aur yojana par sahmati jatai.)
acquirement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkwaɪərmənt/
अर्जन; प्राप्त उपलब्धि (arjan; prapt uplabdhi)

the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession

"Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers."

"वैश्विक करियर के लिए भाषा दक्षता एक महत्वपूर्ण अर्जन है।" (vaishvik career ke liye bhasha dakshata ek mahatvapurn arjan hai)
acquisitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈkwɪzətɪv/
लालची (akwisitiv)

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

"The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find."

"लोभी व्यवसायी ने जितनी भी जमीन के टुकड़े मिल सके, वे सभी खरीद लिए।" (lobhi vyavsayee ne jitni bhi zameen ke tukde mil sake ve sab kharid liye)
acquittance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkwɪtəns/
स्वीकृति पत्र (swikriti patra)

a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt

"He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan."

"उसने कर्ज चुकाने के बाद एक स्वीकृति पत्र की मांग की।" (Usne karz chukane ke baad ek swikriti patra ki maang ki.)
Acrid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæk.rɪd/
तीखा (teekha)

Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.

"The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe."

"आग से निकलने वाला तीखा धुआँ सांस लेना मुश्किल बना देता था." (aag se nikalne wala teekha dhuaan saans lena mushkil bana deta tha)
acrimonious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
तीव्र और गुस्से से भरा (teevr aur gusse se bhara)

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

"The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark."

"बहस विवादास्पद टिप्पणी के बाद तीव्र और गुस्से से भरी हो गई।" (Bahas vivaadaspad tippani ke baad teevr aur gusse se bhari ho gayi.)
acrimony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/
कड़वाहट (akrimoni)

Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.

"The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes."

"तलाक में कड़वाहट और विवाद थे." (talaak mein kadvaahat aur vivaad the.)
acrophobia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
ऊँचाई का डर (unchai ka dar)

An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

"Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building."

"उसकी ऐक्रोफोबिया ने उसे ऊँची इमारत पर चढ़ने से रोक दिया।" (Uski acrophobia ne use unchi imarat par chadhne se rok diya.)
actuarial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/
ऐक्चुअरियल (actuarial)

Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.

"The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums."

"कंपनी ने बीमा प्रीमियम निर्धारित करने के लिए ऐक्चुअरियल रिपोर्ट्स पर निर्भर किया" (Company ne beema premium nirdharit karne ke liye actuarial reports par nirbhar kiya)
actuary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæktʃuˌɛri/
अधिकारियों द्वारा जोखिम का विश्लेषण करने वाला पेशेवर (actuary)

A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.

"The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy."

"एक्चुअरी ने बीमा पॉलिसी को अंतिम रूप देने से पहले जोखिम की गणना की।" (Actuary ne beema policy ko antim roop dene se pehle jhuki ki ganana ki.)
actuate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæktʃueɪt/
सक्रिय करना (sakriya karna)

to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate

"The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch."

"इंजीनियर ने एक साधारण स्विच के साथ मशीन को सक्रिय किया।" (Enginear ne ek saadharan switch ke saath machine ko sakriya kiya.)
acuity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkjuːɪti/
तीव्रता (teevrata)

sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

"The doctor tested the patient’s visual acuity."

"डॉक्टर ने रोगी की दृश्य तीव्रता की जांच की।" (Doktar ne rogi ki drishya teevrata ki jaanch ki.)
acuteness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkjuːtnəs/
तीक्ष्णता; तीव्रता (tikshnata; tivrata)

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

"Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed."

"उसकी तीक्ष्णता ने उसे वे विवरण देखने में मदद की जिन्हें दूसरों ने नज़रअंदाज़ किया।" (uski tikshnata ne use ve vivaran dekhne mein madad ki jinhen doosron ne nazarandaz kiya)
ad-lib definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌæd ˈlɪb/
तत्काल कहना (tatkal kehna)

to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

"The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed."

"कॉमेडियन ने माइक रोफोन के फेल होने पर एक मजाक ऐड-लिब किया।" (comedian ne microphone ke fail hone par ek mazaak ad-lib kiya.)
addendum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈdɛndəm/
परिशिष्ट (parishishta)

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

"The report included an addendum with updated statistics."

"रिपोर्ट में अपडेटेड आँकड़ों के साथ एक परिशिष्ट शामिल था।" (Report mein updated aankdon ke saath ek parishishta shamil tha.)
addle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæd.l̩/
भ्रमित करना (bhramit karna)

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

"The complicated instructions only served to addle him."

"जटिल निर्देश केवल उसे भ्रमित करने के लिए थे।" (Jatil nirdesh keval use bhramit karne ke liye the.)
adduce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈdjuːs/
प्रमाण या तर्क प्रस्तुत करना (pramaan ya tark prastut karna)

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

"The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case."

"वकील ने अपने केस का समर्थन करने के लिए कई उदाहरण प्रस्तुत किए।" (Vakeel ne apne kes ka samarthan karne ke liye kai udaharan prastut kiye.)
adeptness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˈdept.nəs
कौशल (kaushal)

The quality of being very skilled or proficient at something.

"His adeptness at solving problems impressed his colleagues."

"उसकी समस्याओं को हल करने में कौशल ने उसके सहयोगियों को प्रभावित किया।" (Uski samasyaon ko hal karne mein kaushal ne uske sahyogiyon ko prabhavit kiya.)
adieu definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈdjuː/
अलविदा (adyoo)

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

"She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France."

"उसने फ्रांस जाने से पहले अपने दोस्तों को अलविदा कहा." (Usne Frans jaane se pehle apne doston ko alvida kaha)
adipose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈædɪˌpoʊs/
वसा संबंधी (vasa sambandhi)

Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.

"The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature."

"डॉक्टर ने समझाया कि ऊतक मुख्य रूप से वसा संबंधी था।" (Doktar ne samjhaya ki utak mukhya roop se vasa sambandhi tha.)
adjudge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈdʒʌdʒ/
निर्णय देना (nirnay dena)

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

"He was adjudged guilty by the court."

"उसे अदालत ने दोषी करार दिया था।" (Use adalat ne doshi karar diya tha.)
adjudicative body definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i
न्यायिक निकाय (nyayik nikay)

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

"The adjudicative body deliberated on the case."

"न्यायिक निकाय ने केस पर विचार किया।" (Nyayik nikay ne kes par vichar kiya.)
adjuration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/
गंभीर अनुरोध (gambheer anurodh)

a solemn urging or appeal

"The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity."

"पादरी ने शांति और एकता के लिए एक गंभीर अनुरोध किया।" (Paadri ne shanti aur ekta ke liye ek gambheer anurodh kiya.)
adjure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈdʒʊər/
शपथ कराना (shopath karana)

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

"The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court."

"गवाह को अदालत में सच बताने के लिए शपथ दिलाई गई।" (Gawah ko adalat mein sach batane ke liye shopath dilayi gayi.)
Adjutant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈædʒʊtənt/
सैन्य अधिकारी जो एक वरिष्ठ अधिकारी के प्रशासनिक सहायक के रूप में कार्य करता है (sainy adhikari jo ek varishth adhikari ke prashasanik sahayak ke roop mein kary karta hai)

a military officer who acts as an administrative assistant to a senior officer

"The colonel relied on his adjutant to manage daily orders."

"कर्नल अपने एडजुटेंट पर दैनिक आदेशों को प्रबंधित करने के लिए निर्भर करते थे।" (Karnel apne adjutant par dainik aadeshon ko prabandhit karne ke liye nirbhar karte the.)
admonitory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ədˈmɒnɪtəri/
चेतावनीपूर्ण (chetavneepurn)

giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

"She gave him an admonitory glance."

"उसने उसे एक चेतावनीपूर्ण दृष्टि दी।" (Usne use ek chetavneepurn drishti di.)
adroit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈdrɔɪt/
कुशल (kushal)

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

"He is adroit at solving complex problems."

"वह जटिल समस्याओं को हल करने में कुशल है।" (Vah jatil samasyaon ko hal karne mein kushal hai.)
adroitness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈdrɔɪt.nəs/
कौशल (kaushal)

Cleverness or skill in using the hands or mind; expertness in performance or execution.

"His adroitness in negotiations helped secure the deal."

"उसकी बातचीत में कौशल ने सौदा सुरक्षित करने में मदद की।" (Uski baatcheet mein kaushal ne sauda surakshit karne mein madad ki.)
adulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈædjʊˌleɪt/
अत्यधिक प्रशंसा करना (atyadhik prashansa karna)

to praise or flatter excessively

"The fans adulated the actor after his performance."

"फैंस ने अभिनेता की परफॉर्मेंस के बाद उसकी अत्यधिक प्रशंसा की।" (Fans ne abhinetra ki performance ke baad uski atyadhik prashansa ki.)
adulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/
अत्यधिक प्रशंसा (atyadhik prashansa)

excessive admiration or flattery

"The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans."

"गायक ने अपनी फैंस से अत्यधिक प्रशंसा का आनंद लिया।" (Gaayak ne apni fans se atyadhik prashansa ka anand liya.)
adulterant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈdʌltərənt/
अपद्रव्य (apadravya)

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

"The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples."

"प्रयोगशाला ने दूध के नमूनों में अपद्रव्य पाया।" (Proyogshala ne doodh ke namoono mein apadravya paya.)
adulterate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈdʌltəreɪt/
मिलावट करना (milavat karna)

to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality

"The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals."

"कंपनी को सस्ते रासायनिक पदार्थ मिलाने के लिए जुर्माना किया गया था।" (Kampani ko saste rashayanik padarth milane ke liye jurmana kiya gaya tha.)
adulterated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/
मिलावटी (edalterted)

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

"Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse."

"अधिकारियों ने गोदाम से मिलावटी दवाएं जब्त कर लीं।" (adhikaariyon ne godam se milavati davaen jabat leen)
adulteration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən
अपद्रव (apadrav)

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

"Food adulteration poses a serious health risk."

"खाद्य अपद्रव स्वास्थ्य के लिए गंभीर खतरा उत्पन्न करता है।" (Khadya apadrav swasthya ke liye gambhir khatra utpann karta hai.)
adumbrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/
संकेत करना (sanket karna)

to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way

"The report adumbrates future economic challenges."

"रिपोर्ट भविष्य के आर्थिक चुनौती को संकेत करती है।" (Report bhavishya ke aarthik chunautiyon ko sanket karti hai.)
adumbration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/
अंधेरे में पूर्वाभास (andhere mein purvabhas)

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

"The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come."

"नाटक भविष्य में होने वाली राजनीतिक अशांति का एक अंधेरे में पूर्वाभास प्रस्तुत करता है।" (Natak bhavishya mein hone wali rajnaitik ashanti ka ek andhere mein purvabhas prastut karta hai.)
adventitious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/
आकस्मिक (aaksmik)

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

"His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances."

"उसकी सफलता आंशिक रूप से आकस्मिक परिस्थितियों के कारण थी।" (Uski safalta aanshik roop se aaksmik paristhitiyon ke kaaran thi.)
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noun C2
/ˈiːdʒɪs/
सुरक्षा (suraksha)

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

"The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations."

"परियोजना संयुक्त राष्ट्र के संरक्षण में पूरी की गई थी।" (Pariyojna Sanyukt Rashtra ke sanrakshan mein puri ki gayi thi.)
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noun C2
/ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/
युग (eon)

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

"Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago."

"डायनासोर पृथ्वी पर मिलियनों साल पहले अनेक युगों में घूमते थे।" (dayaanasor prithvi par miliyon saal pehle anek yugon mein ghoomte the)