Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

avuncular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈvʌŋkjələr/
काका जैसा दयालु (kaka jaisa dayalu)

kind and friendly, like an uncle

"He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable."

"उसका अवंकुलर अंदाज सभी को आरामदायक महसूस कराता था।" (Uska avunkular andaaz sabhi ko aaraamdayak mahsus karaata tha.)
awl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɔːl/
आल (aal)

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

"The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather."

"जूते वाले ने चमड़े में छेद करने के लिए आल का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Joote wale ne chamde mein chhed karne ke liye aal ka istemal kiya.)
axiomatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/
स्वत:सिद्ध (svatah-siddh)

self-evident or unquestionable

"It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success."

"यह स्वत:सिद्ध है कि कठिन परिश्रम सफलता की ओर ले जाता है।" (Yeh svatah-siddh hai ki kathin parishram safalta ki or le jata hai.)
azalea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈzeɪ.li.ə/
अज़ालिया फूल (azaliya phool)

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

"The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring."

"बग़ीचे में वसंत में अज़ालिया फूल खिले हुए थे।" (Bagiche mein vasant mein azaliya phool khile huye the.)
azure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæʒər/
आज़्योर (aazyor)

A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.

"The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure."

"साफ आसमान गहरे आज़्योर रंग में रंगा हुआ था।" (saaf aasman gahare aazyor rang mein ranga hua tha.)
bacchanal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbækənæl/
उत्तेजक पार्टी (uttejak party)

A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.

"The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight."

"त्योहार आधी रात तक एक उन्मत्त उत्तेजक पार्टी में बदल गया।" (Tyohar aadhi raat tak ek unmatt uttejak party mein badal gaya.)
bacchanalia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbækəˈneɪliə/
मदिरापान और आनंद के साथ रोमानी उत्सव (madirapan aur anand ke saath romani utsav)

A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.

"The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy."

"उपन्यास पार्टी का वर्णन अत्यधिकता और आनंद के एक मदिरापान और खुशी के उत्सव के रूप में करता है।" (Upanyas party ka varnan atyantata aur anand ke ek madirapan aur khushi ke utsav ke roop mein karta hai.)
bacchanalian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌbækəˈneɪliən/
मदिरापान से संबंधित (madhirapan se sambandhit)

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

"The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams."

"छात्रों ने परीक्षा के बाद एक मदिरापान से संबंधित पार्टी आयोजित की।" (Chhatron ne pariksha ke baad ek madhirapan se sambandhit party aayojit ki.)
backbite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbækbaɪt/
पीठ पीछे बुराई करना (peeth peeche burai karna)

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

"It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs."

"सहकर्मियों की पीठ पीछे बुराई करना गलत है।" (sahkarmiyon ki peeth peeche burai karna galat hai)
backslide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbækˌslaɪd/
पतन (patan)

To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.

"After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits."

"कुछ महीनों की प्रगति के बाद, वह पुराने आदतों में वापस लौटने लगा।" (Kuch mahino ki pragati ke baad, vah purane aadaton mein wapas lautne laga.)
baconian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/beɪˈkoʊniən/
बेकनियन (Baconian)

Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.

"The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation."

"शोधकर्ता ने अवलोकन और प्रयोगात्मकता के लिए बेकोनियन दृष्टिकोण अपनाया।" (Shodhakarta ne avlokan aur prayogatmakta ke liye Baconian drishtikon apnaya.)
badinage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/
हंसी मजाक, मज़ेदार बातचीत (hansi mazak, mazedar baatcheet)

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

"The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee."

"दोस्तों ने कॉफ़ी पर हल्की हंसी मजाक का आनंद लिया।" (Doston ne coffee par halki hansi mazak ka anand liya.)
bailee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbeɪˈliː/
जमानत में वस्तु प्राप्त करने वाला (jamanat mein vastu prapt karne wala)

a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement

"The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession."

"बेइली को वस्तुओं की उचित देखभाल करनी चाहिए।" (beili ko vastuon ki uchit dekhbhaal karni chahiye)
bailor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbeɪlɔːr/
जमानतदाता (jamanatdata)

a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement

"The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping."

"जमानतदाता ने मूल्यवान कला कृति को संग्रहालय को सौंपा।" (jamanatdata ne mulyavan kala kriti ko sangrahalay ko saunpa)
baize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/beɪz/
एक प्रकार का मोटा ऊनी कपड़ा (ek prakar ka mota ooni kapda)

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

"The old card table was covered with worn baize."

"पुराना कार्ड टेबल पहनने वाले बाईज़ से ढका हुआ था।" (Purana card table pehanna wale baize se dhaka hua tha.)
noun C2
/bəˈkuːl/
बकुल फूल (bakul phool)

a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi

"The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village."

"गाँव में बकुल फूलों की मीठी खुशबू ने शाम की हवा को महकाया।" (gaon mein bakul phoolon ki meethi khushboo ne shaam ki hawa ko mehkaaya.)
baleful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbeɪlfəl/
हानिकारक (haanikarak)

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

"She gave him a baleful look after the insult."

"अपमान के बाद उसने उसे एक हानिकारक नजर दी।" (Apmaan ke baad usne use ek haanikarak nazar di.)
balky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɔːlki/
जिद्दी (ziddi)

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

"The balky printer refused to work when needed most."

"जिद्दी प्रिंटर ने सबसे ज़्यादा ज़रूरत के समय काम करने से मना कर दिया।" (Ziddi printer ne sabse zyada zarurat ke samay kaam karne se mana kar diya.)
ballast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbælæst/
बलास्ट (balast)

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

"The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm."

"तूफान में स्थिर रहने के लिए जहाज में बैलास्ट लादा गया था।" (Toofan mein sthir rehne ke liye jahaj mein ballast laada gaya tha.)
Balsam definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɔːlsəm/
बाम की तरह खुशबूदार रेजिन (baam ki tarah khushbudar rezin)

An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.

"The tree produced a fragrant balsam used in medicine."

"वृक्ष ने एक सुगंधित बालसाम उत्पादित किया जो चिकित्सा में उपयोग किया गया।" (Vrksh ne ek sugandhit balsam utpadit kiya jo chikitsa mein upyog kiya gaya.)
Balsam apple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/
करेला (karela)

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

"Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste."

"बालसाम एपल को इसके कड़वे स्वाद को कम करने के लिए मसालों के साथ पकाया जाता है।" (balsam apple ko iske kadwe swaad ko kam karne ke liye masalon ke saath pakaya jaata hai)
banality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bəˈnæləti/
साधारणपन (saadhaaranpan)

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

"The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality."

"स्पीच को इसके साधारणपन और मौलिकता की कमी के लिए आलोचना की गई थी।" (Speech ko iske saadhaaranpan aur maulikta ki kami ke liye aalochana ki gayi thi.)
bandanna definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bænˈdænə/
बड़ा रंगीन रूमाल (bada rangin rumal)

A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.

"He tied a red bandanna around his neck."

"उसने अपनी गर्दन के चारों ओर एक लाल बैंडाना बांधा।" (Usne apni gardan ke charon or ek lal bandana bandha.)
bandy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbændi/
बातचीत करना (baatcheet karna)

To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.

"They bandied jokes across the table."

"वे मेज के पार मजाक बाँड रहे थे।" (Ve mej ke paar mazak baand rahe the.)
baneful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbeɪnfəl/
हानिकारक (hanikarak)

Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.

"His baneful influence ruined the community."

"उसका हानिकारक प्रभाव समुदाय को बर्बाद कर गया।" (Uska hanikarak prabhav samudaay ko barbaad kar gaya.)
Banian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbæn.jən/
बनियन (banian)

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

"He put on a cotton banian under his shirt."

"उसने अपनी शर्ट के नीचे एक सूती बनियन पहना।" (Usne apni shart ke neeche ek sooti banian pehna.)
Barbar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɑːr.bər/
नाई (nai)

a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards

"The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding."

"नाई ने उसकी शादी के लिए एक परफेक्ट हेयरकट दिया।" (nai ne uski shaadi ke liye ek perfect haircut diya.)
Barbarism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
बरबरियत (barbariyat)

extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization

"The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community."

"युद्ध अपराधों की क्रूरता ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय समुदाय को चौंका दिया।" (Yuddh aparadhon ki krurata ne antarraashtreey samudaay ko chonka diya.)
Barbarous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɑːr.bə.rəs/
भयंकर, जंगली (bhayankar, jangli)

extremely cruel or uncivilized

"The prisoners were treated in a barbarous manner."

"कैदियों के साथ एक भयंकर तरीके से व्यवहार किया गया।" (kaidiyon ke saath ek bhayankar tareeke se vyavhaar kiya gaya.)
barcarole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/
बारकारोल (barcarole)

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

"The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice."

"ऑर्केस्ट्रा ने एक सुंदर बारकारोल बजाई जो मुझे वेनिस की याद दिलाती थी।" (orkestra ne ek sundar barcarole bajai jo mujhe venis ki yaad dilati thi.)
bard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɑːrd/
कवि (kavi)

a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions

"Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon."

"शेक्सपियर को अक्सर एवन का कवि कहा जाता है।" (Shakespeare ko aksar Avon ka kavi kaha jaata hai.)
barefaced definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/
निर्लज्ज (nirlajj)

shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed

"He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone."

"उसने सबके सामने एक निर्लज्ज झूठ बोला।" (Usne sabke samne ek nirlajj jhooth bola.)
Barnacle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/
कुंडल (kundal)

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

"The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles."

"पुराना जहाज की तली में कुंडल जमे हुए थे।" (purana jahaz ki tali mein kundal jame hue the.)
barograph definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbærəˌɡræf/
वायुमंडलीय दबाव रिकॉर्ड करने वाला यंत्र (vayumandliya dabaav record karne wala yantra)

an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure

"The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations."

"वैज्ञानिक ने दबाव में बदलाव के लिए बैरोग्राफ की जाँच की।" (Vaigyanik ne dabaav mein badlav ke liye barograph ki jaanch ki.)
barterer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɑːrtərər/
समान व्यापार करने वाला व्यक्ति (samaan vyapar karne wala vyakti)

A person who trades goods or services without using money.

"The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery."

"बार्टरर ने फल के बदले कुछ मटकी का आदान-प्रदान किया।" (Barterer ne phal ke badle kuch matki ka aadan-pradan kiya.)
bassoon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bəˈsuːn/
एक प्रकार का बांसुरी (बड़ा लकड़ी का वाद्ययंत्र) (ek prakar ka baansuri (bada lakdi ka vaadyayantra))

a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound

"The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo."

"ऑर्केस्ट्रा में एक सुंदर बैसूण सोलो बजाया गया था।" (Orkestra mein ek sundar baisun solo bajaya gaya tha.)
noun C2
/ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/
बास्टर्ड टीक (bastard teak)

A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest

"The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring."

"बास्टर्ड टीक का पेड़ बसंत में चमकीले नारंगी फूलों के साथ खिलता है" (bastard teak ka ped basant mein chamkile naarangi phoolon ke saath khilta hai)
bastardization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/
विकृति / अवमूल्यन (vikriti / avmulyan)

the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something

"Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film."

"आलोचकों ने रिमेक को मूल फिल्म का विकृति बताया।" (Aalochako ne remake ko mul film ka vikriti bataya.)
bastardize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbæstərdaɪz/
विकृत करना (vikrit karna)

to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity

"Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel."

"आलोचकों का कहना है कि रीमेक ने मूल उपन्यास को विकृत कर दिया।" (alochakon ka kehna hai ki remake ne mul upanyas ko vikrit kar diya)
baste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/beɪst/
पिघला हुआ वसा, रस या तरल पदार्थ मांस पर डालना (pighla hua vasa, ras ya taral padarth maans par daalna)

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

"She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy."

"उसने टर्की को हर 30 मिनट में बास्ट किया ताकि वह जूसी रहे।" (Usne turkey ko har 30 minute mein baste kiya taaki woh juicy rahe.)
bate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bate (बेट)

verb C2
/beɪt/
कम करना, दबाना (kam karna, dabana)

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

"He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result."

"वह परिणाम का इंतजार करते हुए दबी हुई सांस के साथ बोला।" (Wah parinaam ka intezaar karte hue dabi hui saans ke saath bola.)
bathetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/bəˈθɛt.ɪk/
तुच्छ भावना (tuchchh bhavna)

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

"The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic."

"फिल्म का अंत त्रासदी के बजाय अनायास ही तुच्छ और हास्यास्पद था।" (Film ka ant trasadi ke bajay anayas hi tuchchh aur hasyaspad tha.)
bathymetry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/
सागरमापी (sagarmaapi)

The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.

"Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography."

"बैथीमेट्री महासागरीय स्थलरूप को समझने के लिए आवश्यक है।" (Bathymetry mahaasaagariya sthalaroop ko samajhne ke liye aavashyak hai.)
batten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbætn/
सुरक्षित करना (surakshit karna)

To fasten or secure something tightly.

"They battened down the hatches before the storm."

"उन्होंने तूफान से पहले हैचेस को मजबूती से बंद किया।" (Unhone toofan se pehle hatches ko majbooti se band kiya.)
adjective C2
/ˈbæti/
पागल (pagal)

crazy or eccentric in behavior

"The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless."

"सड़क के किनारे वाला बूढ़ा आदमी थोड़ा पागल है लेकिन हानिरहित है।" (Sadak ke kinare wala boodha aadmi thoda pagal hai lekin hanirhit hai.)
bauble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɔːbəl/
सजावटी गहना (sajavati gehna)

A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.

"She wore a shiny bauble around her neck."

"उसने अपनी गर्दन में एक चमचमाता सजावटी गहना पहना था।" (Usne apni gardan mein ek chamchamata sajavati gehna pehna tha.)
bawdy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɔːdi/
अश्लील (ashleel)

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

"The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush."

"कॉमेडियन के अश्लील चुटकुलों ने दर्शकों को हंसाया और शरमिंदा किया।" (Comedian ke asleel chutkulo ne darshako ko hansaya aur sharminda kiya.)
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verb C2
/ˈbeɪɪŋ/
भौंकना (bhaunkna)

making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs

"The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest."

"हाउंड्स का भौंकना जंगल में गूंज रहा था।" (Hounds ka bhaunkna jangal mein goonj raha tha.)
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noun C2
/ˈbiːtənd raɪs/
चि़ड़ा (chira)

flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes

"Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast."

"चि़ड़ा आमतौर पर दूध और चीनी के साथ नाश्ते में खाया जाता है।" (chira aamtor par dudh aur chini ke sath nashtay mein khaya jata hai.)
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adjective C2
/ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/
आध्यात्मिक रूप से खुश (adhyatmik roop se khush)

blissfully happy or showing great joy

"She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news."

"अच्छी खबर सुनने के बाद उसके चेहरे पर एक आध्यात्मिक खुशी थी।" (Achhi khabar sunne ke baad uske chehre par ek adhyatmik khushi thi.)