English Vocabulary

1.  MUZZY (adjective):
Meaning: unable to think clearly; confused.
Synonyms: groggy, faint, dizzy, shaky, muddled, befuddled, addled, befogged, dopey, woozy
Antonyms: clear, definite, obvious, unequivocal, blatant, candid, clear, clearheaded, comprehensible, conscious, defined, definite, distinct, explicit, forthright, foursquare.
Usage: Feeling muzzy from the blow on his head, he got up very slowly.

2. NEBBISH (noun) :
Meaning: a person, especially a man, who is regarded as pitifully ineffectual, timid, or submissive.
Synonyms: banal, jejune, mundane, trite, vapid, prosaic, tame, tenuous, inane.
Antonyms: fancy, precocious, sharp appetizing, exhilarating, hard-working, vigorous, alert vivacious.
Usage: The nebbish refuses to take responsibility for his actions, always too afraid to admit that he made a mistake

3. ADUST (adjective):
Meaning: Gloomy; melancholic.
Synonyms: despondent, downcast, dejected, crestfallen, disappointed, disheartened, , desolate, glum, doleful, melancholy, woebegone, mournful, forlorn, subdued, wretched, lugubrious, sepulchral, saturnine.
Usage: The last two, he says, are particularly dangerous because they cause the humors to turn inward and become adust.

4. EXTENUATE (verb) :
Meaning: (of a factor or situation) acting in mitigation to lessen the seriousness of guilt or an offence.
Synonyms: mitigating, exonerative, palliating, justifying, vindicating, exculpatory; moderating, softening, tempering, diminishing, lessening.
Antonyms: maximize, burden, discomfort, exacerbate, aggravate, extend, expand.
Usage: The court reduced the criminal’s sentence because of extenuating circumstances.

5. TRAMMEL (noun) :
Meaning: restrictions or impediments to freedom of action.
Synonyms: restraint, curb, obstacle, barrier, handicap, block, hindrance, encumbrance, snag, stumbling, shackles, fetters.
Antonyms: aid, assist, facilitate, help, liberate, release, untie, encourage, emancipate, rescue, untangle.
Usage: No longer trammeled by his responsibilities as chairman, he could say what he wished.

6. PILLORY (verb) : 
Meaning: attack or ridicule publicly.
Synonyms: attack, criticize, censure, condemn, denigrate, lambaste, flay, savage, denounce; bash, crucify, slag off, roast, deride.
Antonyms: accolade, laud, esteem, eulogy, encomium, kudos, commendation, greeting, honor.
Usage: The museum has an actual pillory that was once used to punish criminals in the center of town.

7. HEBETUDE (noun) :
Meaning: the state of being dull or lethargic.
Synonyms: dullness, languidness, lassitude, torpidity, torpor, drowsiness, stupor.
Antonyms: perspicacity, gusto, verve, vivacity, liveliness, impetus.
Usage: When Jessica stays up all night, her mind goes into hebetude, and she can’t focus in class.

8. LOLLYGAG (verb) :
Meaning: spend time aimlessly; idle
Synonyms: crawl, creep, dally, dawdle, delay, dillydally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, mope, tarry.
Antonyms: barrel, dash, fly, hasten, hurry, race, run, rush, scurry, speed, whirl, whisk.
Usage: We can't lollygag around and expect to maintain the sharpness we need.

9. SLIPPAGE (noun) :
Meaning: failure to meet a standard or deadline.
Synonyms: drop, fall, lag, slump, sliding, decline.
Antonyms: upsurge, escalation, mend, parity, success, accuracy.
Usage: The smallest slippage could delay completion of the project.

10. SEGREGATION (noun) :
Meaning: the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
Synonyms: separation, setting apart, keeping apart, sorting out, restriction, isolation
Antonyms: gather, combine, associate, connect, unite, link
Usage: In certain countries, religious segregation is the norm.

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1.Aloof (Adj.)पृथक, अलग

Syn.:  Segregated, Isolated

Ant.:  Together, Concerted

2.Amalgamate (V.)मिल जाना या मिला देना

Syn.:  Merge, Consolidate

Ant.:  Separate, Disband

3.Ambient (Adj.)चारो ओर से घरने वाला, व्यापक

Syn.:  Best, Beleaguer

Ant.:  Free, Uncover

4.Amnesia (N.)शब्द्स्मृतिलोप, शब्दस्मृतिभ्रंश

Syn.:  Loss of memory power, Blackout, Memory  loss

5.Amorphous अनियतरुपी, अनाकार, आकारहीन, आकृतिहीन

Syn.: Indefinable

Ant.:  Crystalline, definite

6.Anomaly (N.)असंगति, नियमहीनता, अनियमितता

Syn.:  Abnormality

Ant.:  Normality

7.Apiary (N.)मधुमक्षिका-पालनगृह, मधुमक्षिकालय (शहद की मक्खी का बगीचा)

Syn.:  beehive, hive

8.Apprehensive (Adj.)आशंकावान, भययुक्त, संदेही

Syn.:  Doubtful, Dubious

Ant.:  Certain, Sure

9.Apprise (V.)जताना, सूचना देना, बताना

Syn.:  Familiar, Cognizant

Ant.:  Unknown, Nondescript

10.Arcane (N.)भेद करना

Syn.:  Distinguish, Discriminate

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01. Abbreviation — A shortened form of a word or phrase(किसी शब्द समूह संक्षिप्त रूप) (Acronym)

02. Abdicate— To give up a throne voluntarily(स्वेच्छा से त्याग देना) 

03. Abolish—Do away with wholly(पूरी तरह समाप्त करना )

04. Aborigines—Original inhabitants of a place(किसी जगह का मूल निवासी)

05. Abstruse—Hard to understand(जिसे समझाना मुश्किल हो)

06. Accomplice—An associate in crime(किसी अपराध में अपराधी का सहयोगी) 

07. Accountable —Liable to being called to account, answerable(किसी बात के लिए जवाबदेह) 

08. Actuary—One who calculates premium (वह व्यक्ति जो प्रीमियम भुगतान की राशी तय करता है) 

09. Addict—One who has become dependent on something or drugs(वह व्यक्ति जिसे किसी चीज की लत लग जाती है )

10.Adolescence—The period between childhood and adulthood(किशोरावस्था )

11.Aggravate—To increase the gravity of an offence or the intensity of a disease(किसी 

बुरी चीज की तीव्रता और बढ़ा देना )

12.Aggressor—A person who attacks first(जो पहले आक्रमण करता है) 

13.Agnostic—One who doubts the existence of god(जो भगवान के आस्तित्व पर संदेह व्यक्त करता है )

14.Agnosticism—The belief that nothing can be known about God(धारणा की ईस्वर के आस्तित्व के बारे में कुछ नहीं कहा जा सकता)   

15. Alienate—To turn friends in enemies (मित्र को शत्रु बना लेना) 

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Raucous (adj)(उग्र,कर्कश,भारी)-Noisy, rowdy

Seema, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.

Recrimination (noun)(उल्टा दोष,अभियोग,आरोप)-A retaliatory accusation

Pankaj, who was wounded by Sangeeta's remark, made a bitterrecrimination.

Synonyms: counterclaim

                                     

Redouble (verb)(दोहराना,बढना,बढ़ाना)-To make twice as great

As the sun began to set, Shikha redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.

Synonyms: intensify, strengthen

Refurbish (verb)(नवीकरण,न्या करना)-To brighten or freshen

Lucifer cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.

Synonyms: renovate, renew

Regale (verb)(भोज खाना,दावत देना)-To amuse

My clever brother Brajesh regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.

Synonyms: entertain, delight

Regurgitate (verb)(उलटे बहना,उगलना)-To pour out or throw back

The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitatememorized facts.

Synonyms: spew, disgorge

Rehash (verb)(फेंटना,मिलाना,दोहराना)-To discuss again

"Shanti," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."

Synonym: review

Repel (verb)(प्रतिरोध,टालना,रोकना)-To resist, reject

The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.

Synonyms: repulse, rebuff

Repentant (adj)(पश्चातापी)-Feeling regret

The repentant Pandit admitted to cheating on the test. 

Synonyms: contrite, penitent

Retroactive (adj)(पूर्वव्यापी,पूर्व प्रभावी)-effective as of a prior time or condition

The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.

Synonym: retrograde

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Retroactive (adj)(पूर्व व्यापी,पूर्व प्रभावी)-effective as of a prior time or condition
The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
Synonym: retrograde

Revive (verb)(दुबारा प्रचलित करना,)-To bring back to life
Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
Synonyms: reanimate, quicken
Revoke (verb)(हटाना,रद्द करना,उठा देना)-To cancel by taking back
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
Synonyms: rescind, annul

Scamper (verb)(भाग जाना)-To run quickly
The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
Synonyms: dash, scurry

Scapegoat (noun)(बली का बकरा,भेंट का बकरा)-Someone who bears the blame for others
Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
Synonyms: dupe, victim

Serenity (noun)(सफाई,धीरता)-Calmness
The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
Synonyms: peace, tranquility

Servile (adj)(दासों को,दासों जैसा)-Fearfully submissive
Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
Synonyms: slavish, menial

Sociable (adj)(मेली,सामाजिक)-Inclined to seek companionship
The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
Synonyms: genial, gregarious

Solace (noun)(आश्वाशन,दिलासा)-Source of consolation
Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
Synonyms: comfort, relief

Stealth (noun)(उपाय,कपट,छल)-The act of moving secretly or unnoticed
The cat burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
Synonyms: furtiveness, slyness

Stern (adj)(निर्दय,कठोर)-Harsh, severe
The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
Synonyms: strict, adamant

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1.Extol(verb)(सराहना,प्रशंसा करना)-To praise highly
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single-handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
Synonyms:glorify,exalt

2.Facade(noun)(अग्रभाग,मुखौटा)-false or superficial appearance
Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
Synonyms:mask,deceit

3.Fidelity(noun)(अनुराग,भक्ति,वफादारी)-State of being faithful
Unlike her fickle friend Benji,May Belle was known for her fidelity.
Synonyms:loyalty,devotion

4.Finite(adj)(नियत,सावधि)-Having definite limits
The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
Synonyms:limited,circumscribed

5.Flagrant(adj)(खुला,घोर)-Noticeably offensive
The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
Synonyms:glaring,outrageous

6.Flaunt(verb)(अकरना,इठलाना,झूमना)-To display showily
Sheila,who could not resist bragging,flaunted the"A"marked on her test paper.
Synonyms:parade,brandish

7.Flaw(noun)(कलंक,त्रुटी,दोष)-An imperfection
The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
Synonyms:defect,blemish

8.Flourish(verb)(सुशोभित करना,समृद्ध होना)-To make bold,sweeping gestures
The fairy god mother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
Synonyms:brandish,wave

9.Foil(noun)(चमकी,पर्णिका)-One that enhances or under scores by contrast
The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemons or  bet.
Synonyms:complement

10.Fragile(adj)(मुलायम,कोमल)-Delicate
Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
Synonyms: frail, brittle

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1.Civility(noun)(अनुग्रह,कृपा,शिष्टता )- Politeness

The usually unruly Santosh acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.

Synonyms: courtesy, consideration

2.Clairvoyance (noun) (सूक्ष्म दृष्टि) - Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception

Krishna used her clairvoyance to help Santosh find his lost keys.

Synonyms: divination, foretelling

3.Clarity (noun)(स्पष्टता,शुद्धता) - Clearness

The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.

Synonyms: lucidity, limpidity

4.Colossal(adj)(विराट,विशाल,चमत्कारपूर्ण )- Immense, enormous

After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move thecolossal boulder.

Synonyms: gigantic, tremendous

5.Combative(adj)(जंगी,फौजी,लड़ाकू) - Eager to fight

The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.

Synonyms: aggressive belligerent

6.Combustion(noun)(जलन,दहन) - Act of burning

Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.

Synonyms: igniting, kindling

7.Commemorate(verb)( उत्सव मनाना,स्मरण करना ) - To mark by a ceremony

Each year, the Gaalib commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.

Synonyms: observe, remember

8.Comparable(adj) (तुल्य,तुल्यनिए) - Similar, equivalent

Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.

Synonyms: akin, analogous

9.Composed(adj)( अंगभूत,शांत)- Calm

Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectlycomposed when she took the stage.

Synonyms: serene, unperturbed

10.Comprehensible(adj) (समझने योग्य,सुबोध)- Understandable

Shikha spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.

Synonyms: intelligle, coherent

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APODICTIC (सुनिश्चित) - necessarily true or logically certain

It has also been pointed out that the laws in the Old Testament may be classified as either apodictic in form ("thou shalt…" or "thou shalt not…") or "casuistic" 

ASPERITY(करवाहट,तीक्षण,तीखापन )- the quality of being hard to endure, uninviting or formidable

I dread the asperity of northern winters.

BEATITUDE(परम सुख,परम आनंद की अवस्था )- a state of supreme happiness or blessedness

His face had taken on the expression of imbecile beatitude the religious sometimes adopt.

CAPRICIOUS(उथला,उमंगी,सनकी)- changeable; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

The capricious bride-to-be has a different church in mind for her wedding every few days.

CAPTIOUS( कठिन,धोखेवाज,भ्रामक)- tending to find and call attention to faults

A captious attitude often causes difficulties in a relationship.

CHOLERIC(क्रोधी,गुस्सैल)- easily moved to anger

Men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing.

CORNUCOPIA(ज्यादा मात्र में,प्रचुर)-symbolizing prosperity; the property of being extremely abundant

This is a time of abundance when bird, beast and insect gather to share thecornucopia. 

DENOUEMENT(उपसंहार,धमकी,निन्दा)- the unraveling of a plot or story; the outcome of a complex sequence of events

I waited by the eighteenth green with thousands of spectators to see thedenouement.

DILATORY(समय व्यर्थ गवानें वाला, सुस्त)- slow to act; intended to cause delay

The White House scolds Congress for being dilatory in finding cash for Panama and Nicaragua.

EXTEMPORE (बिना तैयारी के ,तात्कालिक)-with little or no preparation or forethought

This is usually performed extempore, following the whims of the singer, musician and/or dancer.

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1.Benefactor (noun) (उपकारी,पुण्यात्मा,धन आदि से सहायता करने वाला) -One who offers financial help

Santosh's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.

Synonym: patron

2.Beneficial (adj)( गुणकारक,लाभकारी,लाभदायक) - Helpful

there is no doub that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.

Synonyms: advantageous, salutary

3.Benevolent (adj)( कृपालु,दयालु,परोपकारी) - Kind, helpful

Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.

Synonyms: altruistic, generous

4.Brandish (verb) (भांजना,लपलपाना,फिराना) - To shake or wave menacingly

The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.

Synonyms: flourish, swing

5.Buffer (noun) (प्रतिरोधक,बफर) -  Protective barrier

The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.

Synonyms: cushion, mediator

6.Buffoonery (noun)(तमाशा,मश्करापन) - Foolish behavior

Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.

Synonyms: jocularity, clowning

7.Camaraderie (noun) (सखापन,समिती,सौहार्द) - Spirit of friendship

The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.

Synonyms: sociability

8.Catastrophic (adj) (आपातपूर्ण,अनर्थकारी,आपत्तिजनक) -  Relating to extreme misfortune

The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.

Synonyms: devastating, disastrous

9.Celebrated (adj) (सुप्रसिद्ध,विख्यात,प्रसिद्ध) - Widely known, respected

The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.

Synonyms: admired, famous

10.Censure (verb)(नींदा करना,दोष लगाना, अपराधी ठहराना) -   To find fault with

The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.

Synonyms: blame, criticize

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1.Compulsion (noun) (विवश,दवाब,बलजोरी)-An irresistible impulse

Kumar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.

Synonyms: urge, obligation

2.Condone (verb) (क्षमा करना,माफ़ करना,अनदेखि करना)-To treat as acceptable

Krishna condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.

Synonyms: excuse, sanction

3.Conduit (noun) (नाली,वाहक,पाइपलाइन)-Means for transmitting or distributing

Santosh, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.

Synonyms: channel, pipeline

4.Corrective (adj) (दोषनिवारक,शोधक)- Intended to correct

The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.

Synonyms: remedial, curative

5.Corroborate (verb) (समर्थन करना,बल देना)-To support with evidence

"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.

Synonyms: verify, prove

6.Corrosive (adj) (तीब्र,नाशक,संक्षारक)-Bitingly sarcastic

The cruel John's corrosive comments made Pip cry.

Synonyms: caustic, sardonic

7.Cunning (adj) (चालू,धूर्त,मक्कार)-Showing clever insight

The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.

Synonyms: crafty, ingenious

8.Curtail (verb) (काटना,घटाना,छाटना)-To make less

Shikha decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.

Synonyms: shorten, reduce

9.Deferment (noun)(टालना,विलम्ब,मोहलत)- The act of delaying

Brijesh was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.

Synonyms: postponement, reprieve

10.Defiant (adj)(दिलेर,निडर,ललकारनेवाला)- Showing bold resistance

The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.

Synonyms: impudent, disobedient

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1.Demean (verb)(वर्ताव करना,व्यवहार करना,अपमानित करना)-To lower status
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
Synonyms: humble, degrade

2.Demeanor (noun)(आचरण,चाल-चलन,व्यवहार)-Behavior towards others
Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
Synonyms: disposition, comportment

3.Derelict (adj)(आवारा,जीर्ण,नष्टप्राय) - Abandoned
The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
Synonyms: destitute, forsaken

4.Derivative (adj)(यौगिक पद,अमौलिक) - Lacking originality
Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
Synonyms: banal, cliche

5.Diffident (adj)(लजीला,शंकालु,शक्की) - Lacking self-confidence
The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
Synonyms: timid, bashful

6.Discern (verb)( नापना,पहचानना)-To recognize as separate as distinct
The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
Synonyms: detect, discriminate

7.Disconcert (verb) (घबराना,बिगाडना,अशांत कर देना)-To throw into confusion
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
Synonyms: unnerve, bewilder

8.Disdain (noun) (नफरत,अवज्ञा,अवहेलना)-Feeling of contempt
The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
Synonyms: scorn, discersion

9.Distortion (noun) (कुरुफता,टेढ़ापन,वक्रता)-The act of twisting out of shape
The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
Synonyms: contortion, mutilation

10.Drab (adj) (धूसर,नीरस,फीका)-Dull, monotonous
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
Synonyms: dreary, colorless

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-Apathetic (adj)( उदासीन,वेपरवाह ) - Showing little or no emotion

Krishna was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apatheticattitude.

-Appalling (adj)(घटिया,भयावह,डरावना) - Inspiring dismay or disgust

Kumar found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floorappalling.

-Appraise (verb) (आंकना,मोल लगाना, मूल्यांकन करना)- To evaluate the worth of

Santosh, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.

-Archaic (adj)(पुराना ,प्राचीन,अप्रचलित )- Characteristic of an earlier time

In the world of high fashion, two-year-old shoes are considered positivelyarchaic.

Archetypal (adj) (आद्यप्ररुपिये)- Characteristic of the original model or perfect example

Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems

Augment (verb) (आगम,व्रिधी)- To make greater

Ritu read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.

-Authoritarian (adj) (अधिकारबादी दबंग,सत्ताबादी)- Favoring absolute obedience to authority

Kumar's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.

-Avian (adj)( पक्षियों का,पक्षी सम्बंधी) - Relating to birds

The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."

-Awe (noun) (आदर ,डर,भय) - Emotion combining dread and wonder

Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.

-Belated (adj)( विलंबित) - Past the normal or proper time

Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.