The right of self-governance (2)
Autonomy
(N.) (स्वशासन)
Example: The region demanded autonomy from the central government.
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death (2)
Autopsy
(N.) (शव परीक्षण)
Example: The autopsy revealed the exact cause of death.
A mass of snow, ice and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
Avalanche
(N.) (हिमस्खलन)
Example: The avalanche blocked the mountain road.
Using or showing new, experimental, or unconventional ideas; ahead of its time
Avant-Garde
(Adj.) (अग्रगामी; समय से आगे की सोच वाला)
Example: The artist is known for his avant-garde style.
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain (2)
Avarice
(N.) (अत्यधिक लालच)
Example: His avarice led him to exploit others.
Having an extreme desire for wealth (2)
Avaricious
(Adj.) (अत्यधिक लालची)
Example: The avaricious businessman cared only about profits.
A place for keeping birds in a confined space (15)
Aviary
(N.) (पक्षीशाला, पक्षी घर)
Example: The zoo has a large aviary with exotic birds.
The operation and flying of aircraft
Aviation
(N.) (विमानों की उड़ान का विज्ञान)
Example: He pursued a career in aviation.
The killing of birds (2)
Avicide
(N.) (पक्षी-हत्या)
Example: The law strictly prohibits avicide to protect wildlife.
A statement accepted as true without proof (2)
Axiom
(N.) (स्वयंसिद्ध सत्य; सिद्धांत जिसे बिना प्रमाण के सत्य माना जाता है)
Example: In mathematics, an axiom is considered universally true.
An unmarried man (2)
Bachelor
(N.) (अविवाहित पुरुष)
Example: He lived a single life as a bachelor.
A place where bread and cakes are made
Bakery
(N.) (जहाँ ब्रेड और केक बनाए जाते हैं)
Example: She bought fresh bread from the bakery every morning.
Having no hair on the scalp (2)
Bald
(Adj.) (गंजा)
Example: He started going bald at a young age.
Senseless or foolish talk or writing
Balderdash
(N.) (निरर्थक बात)
Example: His explanation was nothing but balderdash.
A large bundle bound for storage or transport (4)
Bale
(N.) (गठरी, गट्ठा)
Example: The farmer stacked bales of hay in the barn.
A poem that tells a story and has a regular rhythm and rhyme scheme (2)
Ballad
(N.) (गाथागीत)
Example: The singer performed a beautiful ballad about love.
To pass or exchange back and forth, especially words or ideas
Bandy
(V.) (विचारों का आपस में आदान-प्रदान करना)
Example: The students bandied ideas during the discussion.
One who is unable to pay his debts (5)
Bankrupt
(N.) (दिवालिया)
Example: After huge losses, he became a bankrupt.
A playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Banter
(N.) (हँसी-मज़ाक)
Example: There was light banter between the friends at the party.
A poet who composes and recites epic or lyrical poetry
Bard
(N.) (वीरता की कहानियाँ सुनाने वाला कवि)
Example: The bard entertained the audience with his poems.
(N.) The outer protective layer of a tree; (V.) To make a sharp loud sound
Bark
(N./V.) (छाल; भौंकना)
Example: The dog began to bark loudly at strangers.
An instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure (3)
Barometer
(N.) (वायु-दाब-मापक)
Example: The barometer showed a drop in pressure before the storm.
A place where soldiers are stationed (7)
Barracks
(N.) (सैनिकों के लिए बने घर)
Example: The soldiers returned to their barracks after duty.
A wooden drum in which beer or oil is stored (2)
Barrel
(N.) (पीपा; लकड़ी का बेलनाकार पात्र)
Example: The oil was stored in a large barrel.
To revel in and make the most of something pleasing
Bask
(V.) (आनंद लेना)
Example: She basked in the praise she received for her work.
A group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
Battery
(N.) (तोपों का समूह)
Example: The army deployed a battery of guns near the border.
A short sword fixed onto the end of a gun
Bayonet
(N.) (बंदूक की नोक पर लगा चाकू)
Example: The soldier fixed a bayonet to his rifle.
Something of monstrous size or power
Behemoth
(N.) (विशालकाय वस्तु या प्राणी)
Example: The company grew into a business behemoth.
One who is fond of fighting
Bellicose
(Adj.) (लड़ाकू)
Example: His bellicose attitude often led to conflicts.
A deep roaring sound, as made by a bull or crocodile
Bellow
(N.) (दहाड़)
Example: The lion’s bellow echoed through the forest.
One who helps others by giving money or other aid (3)
Benefactor
(N.) (धन आदि से सहायता करने वाला)
Example: The school received donations from a generous benefactor.
A person who gains as a result of something
Beneficiary
(N.) (लाभार्थी)
Example: She was the main beneficiary of the scholarship.
Deprived of or lacking something
Bereft
(Adj.) (वंचित)
Example: He felt bereft of hope after the failure.
A person who is engaged to be married
Betrothed
(N.) (मंगेतर)
Example: He introduced his betrothed to his family.
A drink, especially one other than water
Beverage
(N.) (पेय पदार्थ)
Example: Tea is a popular beverage in India.
A large group of people or things, especially girls or birds (2)
Bevy
(N.) (झुंड)
Example: A bevy of girls gathered for the celebration.
A list of the books referred to in a scholarly work (5)
Bibliography
(N.) (संदर्भ ग्रंथसूची; संदर्भित पुस्तकों की सूची)
Example: The thesis included a detailed bibliography at the end.
An obsessive desire to acquire and possess books
Bibliomania
(N.) (किताबों के लिए पागलपन)
Example: His bibliomania filled his house with books.
A person who loves or collects books (14)
Bibliophile
(N.) (पुस्तक प्रेमी)
Example: As a bibliophile, she spent hours in the library.
A 200th anniversary of an event
Bicentennial
(N.) (200वीं वर्षगांठ)
Example: The city celebrated its bicentennial with grand events.
Happening every two years (3)
Biennial
(Adj.) (द्विवार्षिक)
Example: The exhibition is a biennial event held in the city.
A person intolerant of different opinions, especially in religion or politics (4)
Bigot
(N.) (कट्टर व्यक्ति)
Example: He was criticized for being a bigot who refused to accept others’ views.
Able to speak two languages (5)
Bilingual
(Adj.) (द्विभाषिक)
Example: She is bilingual and speaks both Hindi and English fluently.
Happening every two months or twice a month
Bimonthly
(Adj.) (हर दो महीने में या एक महीने में दो बार होनेवाला)
Example: The magazine is published on a bimonthly basis.
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes (2)
Biodegradable
(Adj.) (प्राकृतिक तरीके से सड़नशील)
Example: We should use biodegradable materials to reduce pollution.
The story of a person’s life written by someone else (6)
Biography
(N.) (जीवनी)
Example: I read a biography of a famous scientist.
The study of living organisms
Biology
(N.) (जीव विज्ञान)
Example: Biology helps us understand how living things function.
The removal and examination of tissue from a living body to diagnose disease
Biopsy
(N.) (जीवित ऊतकों की जांच)
Example: The doctor recommended a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Very strange or unusual
Bizarre
(Adj.) (विचित्र)
Example: He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.