To become less intense or widespread
Abate
(V.) (कम होना, घटना)
Example: The storm began to abate after midnight.
A place where animals are slaughtered for consumption as food (5)
Abattoir
(N.) (कसाईखाना)
Example: The animals were taken to the abattoir early in the morning.
The head of a monastery
Abbot
(N.) (मठ का प्रमुख)
Example: The abbot guided the monks with wisdom and discipline.
A shortened form of a word or phrase (4)
Abbreviation
(N.) (संक्षिप्त रूप)
Example: ‘Dr.’ is an abbreviation for ‘Doctor.’
To give up one’s authority or throne (7)
Abdicate
(V.) (अपना पद या दावा छोड़ देना)
Example: The king decided to abdicate in favor of his son.
The act of giving up the throne or authority (3)
Abdication
(N.) (अपने अधिकार अथवा पद का त्याग)
Example: The emperor’s abdication marked the end of an era.
Deviation from the right course
Aberration
(N.) (असामान्यता, भटकाव)
Example: His rude behavior was an aberration from his usual kindness.
A state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Abeyance
(N.) (रुकी हुई स्थिति; दुविधा)
Example: The project was kept in abeyance due to lack of funds.
The act of washing oneself, especially as a religious rite
Ablution
(N.) (धार्मिक कार्य के लिए शुद्धि-स्नान)
Example: He performed his ablutions before entering the temple.
To renounce or give up a right or belief
Abnegate
(V.) (त्याग करना)
Example: She chose to abnegate her luxurious lifestyle for a simple life.
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution (4)
Abolish
(V.) (समाप्त करना)
Example: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.
Relating to the original inhabitants of a place
Aboriginal
(Adj.) (मूल निवासियों से संबंधित)
Example: The museum displayed aboriginal art and culture.
The original inhabitant or native of a country (4)
Aborigine
(N.) (मूल निवासी)
Example: The aborigines have lived on this land for centuries.
To shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense
Abridge
(V.) (संक्षिप्त करना)
Example: The editor abridged the novel for younger readers.
A shortened version of a larger work
Abridgement
(N.) (संक्षिप्त संस्करण)
Example: This book is an abridgement of a famous classic.
To cancel or do away with a law or agreement
Abrogate
(V.) (निरस्त या रद्द कर देना)
Example: The treaty was abrogated after the conflict.
To go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere (3)
Abscond
(V.) (फरार होना)
Example: The thief absconded with the stolen money.
The formal forgiveness of a person’s sins
Absolution
(N.) (पापमुक्ति, क्षमादान)
Example: The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Wildly unreasonable, illogical or ridiculous
Absurd
(Adj.) (बेतुका)
Example: It is absurd to expect results without effort.
A deep and seemingly bottomless pit or hole
Abyss
(N.) (बहुत गहरी खाई)
Example: He stared into the abyss below the cliff.
To increase the speed (2)
Accelerate
(V.) (गति बढ़ाना)
Example: The car began to accelerate on the highway.
An unexpected event that causes injury or death
Accident
(N.) (दुर्घटना)
Example: He was injured in a road accident.
An award, honour, or laudatory notice granted as special recognition
Accolade
(N.) (पुरस्कार, सम्मान)
Example: She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
A person who helps another commit a crime; a partner in crime (9)
Accomplice
(N.) (सह-अपराधी)
Example: The police arrested both the criminal and his accomplice.
The successful completion of a task or goal
Accomplishment
(N.) (उपलब्धि; काम का पूरा होना)
Example: Completing the project on time was a big accomplishment.
To be harmonious or consistent with
Accord
(V.) (सहमत होना)
Example: His actions accord with his words, showing true honesty.
A person whose profession is to keep and inspect financial records
Accountant
(N.) (मुनीम, लेखपाल)
Example: The accountant prepared the company’s annual financial report.
Sharp and bitter in speech or temperament
Acerbic
(Adj.) (कड़वा; स्वभाव या भाषा में)
Example: Her acerbic remarks hurt everyone in the meeting.
The scientific study of sound (9)
Acoustics
(N.) (ध्वनि-विज्ञान)
Example: The acoustics of the hall made the music sound perfect.
To decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime (3)
Acquit
(V.) (बरी/दोषमुक्त कर देना)
Example: The judge decided to acquit him due to lack of evidence.
A judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with
Acquittal
(N.) (दोषमुक्त किया जाना)
Example: His acquittal brought relief to his family.
A person who performs difficult gymnastic feats for entertainment (4)
Acrobat
(N.) (कलाबाज़)
Example: The acrobat amazed the audience with his balance and flexibility.
A word formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (5)
Acronym
(N.) (शब्दों के पहले अक्षरों से बना शब्द)
Example: NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
An extreme fear of heights (4)
Acrophobia
(N.) (ऊँचाई का डर)
Example: Due to acrophobia, she avoids climbing tall buildings.
Giving cause for legal proceedings
Actionable
(Adj.) (कानूनी कार्यवाही करने योग्य)
Example: His defamatory statement was considered actionable in court.
The ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions (2)
Acumen
(N.) (कुशाग्र बुद्धि)
Example: Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
A person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance (2)
Addict
(N.) (नशेड़ी)
Example: He became a drug addict at a young age.
(V.) To speak formally; to deliver a speech; (N.) Details of a person’s location or contact place
Address
(V./N.) (संबोधित करना; पता)
Example: The principal will address the students during the assembly. / The letter was sent to the wrong address.
To believe in and follow a rule, belief, or plan
Adhere
(V.) (पालन करना)
Example: You must adhere to the rules of the examination.
The period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood (5)
Adolescence
(N.) (किशोरावस्था)
Example: Adolescence is a time of rapid physical and emotional change.
An extremely handsome young man
Adonis
(N.) (खूबसूरत नौजवान)
Example: The actor looked like an Adonis on the red carpet.
Extremely attractive and lovable
Adorable
(Adj.) (बेहद प्यारा)
Example: The baby looked adorable in that dress.
To make impure by adding inferior substances
Adulterate
(V.) (मिलावट करना)
Example: Some traders adulterate milk to increase profits.
Willing to take risks and try new ideas
Adventurous
(Adj.) (साहसिक)
Example: She is adventurous and loves exploring new places.
A person who publicly supports or speaks in favour of a cause; a lawyer
Advocate
(N.) (समर्थक, वकील)
Example: He is a strong advocate of environmental protection.
Existing or living in the air (2)
Aerial
(Adj.) (हवाई)
Example: The drone captured stunning aerial views of the city.
An irrational and intense fear of flying
Aerophobia
(N.) (हवाई यात्रा से डर)
Example: His aerophobia prevents him from traveling by plane.
A person who has a strong appreciation for beauty and art
Aesthete
(N.) (सौंदर्य-प्रेमी)
Example: As an aesthete, she spends hours in art galleries.
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty (4)
Aesthetic
(Adj.) (सौंदर्य संबंधी)
Example: The room has a pleasing aesthetic design.
The study of beauty and art
Aesthetics
(N.) (सौंदर्यशास्त्र)
Example: He studied aesthetics to understand artistic principles.