Set 11 | 501 - 550

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The branch of biology dealing with the study of cells

Cytology
(N.) (कोशिका विज्ञान)
Sentence: She chose cytology as her specialization in biology.

A reckless person who enjoys doing dangerous things

Daredevil
(N.) (दुस्साहसी)
Sentence: The daredevil performed stunts without any fear.

A large amount of information stored in a computer system

Database
(N.) (आँकड़ा-संग्रह)
Sentence: All customer records are stored in the company’s database.

A state of stunned confusion

Daze
(N.) (स्तब्ध अवस्था, सदमा)
Sentence: He walked out of the accident in a daze.

A situation when no progress is possible

Deadlock
(N.) (गतिरोध)
Sentence: The talks ended in a deadlock between the two parties.

One who cannot hear

Deaf
(Adj.) (बहरा)
Sentence: The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.

A performer’s first public appearance

Debut
(N.) (पहला सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन या शुरुआत)
Sentence: The actor made a successful debut in the film industry.

A period of ten years (4)

Decade
(N.) (दशक)
Sentence: The city has changed significantly over the last decade.

An athletic event comprising ten different events

Decathlon
(N.) (दस खेलों वाली एथलेटिक प्रतियोगिता)
Sentence: He trained hard to compete in the decathlon.

To convert secret or encrypted messages into a readable form

Decode
(V.) (कूट भाषा को सुलझाना)
Sentence: The scientist managed to decode the hidden message.

The act of injuring another’s reputation by slanderous communication (2)

Defamation
(N.) (मानहानि)
Sentence: The celebrity filed a case for defamation against the magazine.

To injure one’s reputation

Defame
(V.) (बदनाम करना)
Sentence: Spreading false rumors can defame a person easily.

An open refusal to obey orders or authority

Defiance
(N.) (अवज्ञा)
Sentence: His actions were seen as an act of defiance against the rules.

A lack or shortage of something essential

Deficiency
(N.) (कमी, अभाव)
Sentence: Vitamin deficiency can cause serious health issues.

Loss of self-awareness and restraint in a group

Deindividuation
(N.) (समूह में व्यक्तिगत पहचान खो जाना)
Sentence: Deindividuation often occurs in large crowds during protests.

A feeling that one has experienced the present situation before

Déjà-vu
(N.) (ऐसा अहसास कि पहले देखा या अनुभव किया है)
Sentence: I had a strange sense of déjà-vu when I visited that place.

To give one’s authority or responsibility to another (2)

Delegate
(V.) (काम या जिम्मेदारी सौंपना)
Sentence: A good manager knows how to delegate tasks effectively.

The act of transferring one’s authority to another

Delegation
(N.) (जिम्मेदारी सौंपने की प्रक्रिया)
Sentence: Delegation helps in managing workload efficiently.

Done consciously and intentionally

Deliberate
(Adj.) (जानबूझकर किया गया)
Sentence: His deliberate actions caused harm to the project.

Long and careful consideration or discussion

Deliberation
(N.) (विचार-विमर्श)
Sentence: After much deliberation, the committee reached a final decision.

Minor crime or misconduct, especially by young people

Delinquency
(N.) (दुराचार)
Sentence: Juvenile delinquency is often linked to a lack of proper guidance.

A young person tending to commit crimes, especially minor ones

Delinquent
(Adj.) (युवा अपराधी)
Sentence: The school tried to reform the delinquent behavior of some students.

To become liquid, typically during decomposition

Deliquesce
(V.) (पिघलना, गलना)
Sentence: The substance began to deliquesce when exposed to moisture.

A disturbed state of mind caused by an illness

Delirium
(N.) (मतिभ्रम)
Sentence: The patient was in a state of delirium due to high fever.

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than rational argument (2)

Demagogue
(N.) (भड़काऊ नेता)
Sentence: The demagogue gained power by exploiting public emotions.

A government by the people through elected representatives (5)

Democracy
(N.) (जनता द्वारा चुने गए प्रतिनिधियों का शासन)
Sentence: India is the largest democracy in the world.

The study of population and its dynamics (7)

Demography
(N.) (जनसांख्यिकी)
Sentence: Demography helps governments plan resources effectively.

A lion’s home

Den
(N.) (माँद)
Sentence: The lion rested peacefully in its den.

To take away or alter the natural qualities of

Denature
(V.) (विकृत करना)
Sentence: Excessive heat can denature proteins in food.

To criticize unfairly

Denigrate
(V.) (बदनाम करना, नीचा दिखाना)
Sentence: He tried to denigrate his opponent’s achievements.

To represent or show something in words or pictures

Depict
(V.) (वर्णन करना)
Sentence: The painting depicts a beautiful rural scene.

A person who gives sworn written testimony for use in court

Deponent
(N.) (शपथपूर्वक बयान देने वाला)
Sentence: The deponent submitted his statement before the judge.

One who is morally corrupt

Depraved
(Adj.) (भ्रष्ट)
Sentence: The story revolves around a depraved character with no sense of morality.

To feel and express strong disapproval

Deprecate
(V.) (निंदा करना, तुच्छ बताना)
Sentence: She deprecated his careless attitude toward work.

To become less valuable over a period of time

Depreciate
(V.) (मूल्य घटना, अवमूल्यन करना)
Sentence: Cars tend to depreciate quickly after purchase.

A person appointed to act on behalf of another

Deputy
(N.) (उपाधिकारी)
Sentence: The deputy handled the responsibilities in the manager’s absence.

Unable to think clearly because of a mental illness

Deranged
(Adj.) (विक्षिप्त, पागल)
Sentence: The witness described the attacker as mentally deranged.

A person without a home, job, or property (2)

Derelict
(N.) (लावारिस, बेघर व्यक्ति)
Sentence: The shelter provides food and care for derelicts.

Failing to discharge one’s duty

Dereliction
(N.) (कर्तव्य का त्याग)
Sentence: The officer was punished for dereliction of duty.

To laugh at something in a cruel way

Deride
(V.) (उपहास करना)
Sentence: It is wrong to deride others for their mistakes.

A doctor who studies and treats skin diseases (3)

Dermatologist
(N.) (त्वचा रोग विशेषज्ञ)
Sentence: She visited a dermatologist for her skin problem.

The scientific study of the skin and its diseases (7)

Dermatology
(N.) (त्वचा विज्ञान)
Sentence: Dermatology is an important branch of medical science.

The misuse or violation of something considered sacred

Desecration
(N.) (पवित्र चीज़ का अपमान)
Sentence: The desecration of the temple shocked the community.

The act of leaving a duty, post, or country

Desertion
(N.) (कर्तव्य-त्याग)
Sentence: The soldier was punished for desertion during wartime.

Extremely poor and lacking basic necessities

Destitute
(Adj.) (अत्यंत निर्धन)
Sentence: The charity helps destitute families survive difficult times.

A state of disuse or inactivity

Desuetude
(N.) (अप्रचलन)
Sentence: The old law fell into desuetude over time.

One who investigates and solves crimes (2)

Detective
(N.) (जासूस)
Sentence: The detective solved the mystery with sharp observation skills.

The act of discouraging something by instilling fear or doubt

Deterrence
(N.) (डराकर रोकने की नीति)
Sentence: Strict laws act as a deterrence against crime.

Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals

Devious
(Adj.) (धूर्त)
Sentence: He used devious methods to win the competition.

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands (2)

Dexterous
(Adj.) (हाथों से काम करने में निपुण)
Sentence: The surgeon is highly dexterous in performing complex operations.

Round complete!